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Government data released Wednesday showed that consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier. That's down from a 9.1% year-over-year increase in June. The reprieve offered no certainty that prices would stay on the decline. Inflation has sometimes slowed only to re-accelerate later.
Donald Trump says he invoked the Fifth Amendment and wouldn’t answer questions under oath in the long-running New York civil investigation into his business dealings.
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Donald Trump reasserted his grip on Republicans in Wisconsin’s primary, but both Democrats and Republicans say that the former president’s involvement in the state’s key races for governor and U.S. Senate could come back to hurt them in the swing state.
President Joe Biden has signed veterans health care legislation that ends a long battle to expand benefits for troops who served near toxic “burn pits.” The ceremony Wednesday at the White House was a personal matter for Biden.
China is criticizing a U.S. law to encourage processor chip production in the United States and reduce reliance on Asian suppliers as a threat to trade and an attack on Chinese business. The law signed this week by President Joe Biden promises grants and other aid to investors in U.S. chip factories.
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Almost all gone: A brief history of the Port Authority toll booth
Earlier this month, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that the agency would deactivate the last of its toll booths and implement a new state-of-the-art all cashless tolling system at the Lincoln Tunnel.
This is set to happen on Sunday, Dec. 11 and once activation of the new toll system is in effect, it will be the completion of a multi-year $500 million capital project to upgrade the toll collection system at all six agency crossings to a fully cashless system.
This “out with the old, in with the new” concept brings back a lot of memories of what the Port Authority toll booths used to look like.
Let’s take a ride through history, shall we?
In 1928, there were no toll lanes, no toll booth attendants, and just a few toll booths, according to an article written by Amanda Kwan at the Port Authority.
A Port Authority Police Department officer, also known as a “bridgeman” stood at a toll booth on Staten Island, collecting coins from cars just before they crossed the Goethals Bridge.
At the George Washington Bridge, there was only one toll booth each that was included on the northern and southern walkways. Pedestrians and bicyclists were charged a toll.
Then in the early 1930s, the Port Authority took over operations and renamed the Hudson River Vehicular Tunnel after its chief engineer, Clifford Holland. This became known as the Holland Tunnel. At this time, the toll booths were in both the north tube (Manhattan-bound) and the south tube (New Jersey bound).
What is interesting is that PAPD officers who were on a toll collection shift were assigned to either a left-handed or a right-handed toll booth. The article goes on to say that a toll sergeant (yes, one of those existed back then) was in charge of keeping records of the numbers and types of vehicles that came through the toll booth.
A 1953 PAPD study recommended that all toll booths be equipped with left-handed booths, which eventually they all did.
Toll collection was part of a PAPD cadet’s first assignments. But in 1967, the agency’s security grew so the PAPD transitioned away from toll collection.
Tolls were collected in both directions until August 1970.
In the late 1990s, E-Z Pass was introduced which collects data much faster and more accurately. No more coins and exact change were needed anymore. Customer service, account information, and payment methods are a breeze to access online.
For those who did not want to take advantage of the E-Z Pass, toll booths have remained in existence. Many preferred the old-school way of paying cash at the tolls and going on their merry way.
But now, the Port Authority toll booths will once and for all, be demolished and permanently removed. This has been done in phases to limit traffic disruptions. The Staten Island bridge crossings were the first to install and activate the new tolling system in 2019.
On Dec. 11, 2022, the Lincoln Tunnel will be the last.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is also seeking toll increases as it looks ahead to its 2023 budget proposal. The plan will be voted upon next month.
The Port Authority announced a one-dollar toll hike at its bridges and tunnels and a 45-cent fare increase to use the AirTrain at Newark and JFK airports. Commissioners blame inflation.
More N.J. toll history
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia and Ukraine faced off at the U.N. Security Council on Friday on the first anniversary of their war, with their confrontation even extending to dueling moments of silence for the dead.
The showdown began before the session formally began, with Russia’s ambassador demanding to know why Ukraine sat at the top of the speakers list. Most dramatically, in the middle of the meeting, the two countries even tussled over tributes to the victims of the war.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that, “finally, on this tragic day, when we mourn lives, and destinies broken by Russia, I kindly ask everyone to observe a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the aggression.”
He rose to his feet. Everyone in the council chamber stood in silence.
Although Moscow and Kyiv keep precise numbers under wraps, Western estimates suggest hundreds of thousands of killed and wounded on both sides.
Even in a moment of respect for the war dead, Ukraine and Russia were at odds.
As soon as Kuleba sat down, Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia asked for the floor, saying: “We are getting to our feet to honor the memory of all victims of what has happened in Ukraine starting in 2014 – all of those who perished.”
Nebenzia’s use of 2014 and double emphasis on the word “all,” were references to Russia’s claims that the conflict with Ukraine began that year after Ukraine’s Moscow-friendly president was driven from office by mass protests.
Russia responded by annexing Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula and then threw its weight behind an insurgency in the mostly Russian-speaking eastern Ukraine region known as Donbas that continues and which Putin has illegally annexed.
“All lives are priceless, and that is why we’re rising to honor the memory of them all,” Nebenzia said, referring to Russians, pro-Russian Ukrainians in the east as well as Ukrainians elsewhere in the country.
Nebenzia and Russian diplomats then rose to their feet, and slowly, apparently after some thought, other members in the council chamber rose until everyone in the chamber was standing silently for about a minute.
Nebenzia accused Malta, which holds the council’s rotating presidency, of giving Ukraine preference in choosing it to speak first just because it is “part of your geopolitical project.”
He also objected to foreign ministers of 14 European countries on the speakers list along with the European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, saying they all have the same EU position “and will bring no added value” to the debate.
Malta’s Foreign Minister Ian Borg responded that the European ministers flew to New York and asked to speak because “they feel that their countries have been and are still being directly impacted by this war.”
Kuleba told the council that “Ukraine will resist as it has done so far, and Ukraine will win.” And he declared that Russian President Vladimir “Putin is going to lose much sooner than he thinks.”
Kuleba then delivered several messages to Russian officials and servicemen: You may think you will get away with what you did but “you will end up on trial.”
Kuleba urged countries everywhere to implement President Volodymry Zelenskyy’s peace plan and the General Assembly resolution adopted Thursday with support from 141 countries demanding that his country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are upheld, as required by the U.N. Charter. The resolution also calls for a cessation of hostilities and withdrawal of all Russian forces from Ukraine.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres opened the meeting recalling his plea to the council for peace just before Russian troops and tanks crossed the border on Feb. 24, 2022, and his warning that war could be the worst since the beginning of the century, with consequences not only for Russia and Ukraine but potentially for the world economy – all of which has proven true in the past year.
The U.N. chief lamented that “peace has had no chance” and “war has ruled the day,” unleashing widespread death, destruction and displacement and leaving 17.6 million Ukrainians, nearly 40% of the population, in need of humanitarian assistance and protection.
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Which VTech baby monitor is best?
Born in 1976, VTech has a long history of being an industry leader in several areas of technology, including baby monitors. Today they have over 40 baby monitors to choose from with a variety of features. Choosing the right VTech baby monitor comes down to which features you want for your baby and which style of monitor you’re most comfortable with.
With a 2.8-inch display, temperature sensor and 1,000-foot range, all for less than $50, the VTech VM3252 2.8-inch Digital Video Baby Monitor is consistently ranked as one of the best VTech baby monitors. It’s a great way to have a baby monitor without spending hundreds of dollars.
What to know before you buy a VTech Baby Monitor
Deciding which VTech baby monitor is right for your baby starts by knowing the types of baby monitors available.
The most basic type of baby monitor is the digital audio baby monitor. It’s been around for decades and VTech still makes several models. These are usually less expensive and have two main components: a base that stays in the baby’s room and a receiver. While these are great for hearing if your baby is crying, they don’t let you keep an eye on your baby.
The biggest thing most parents worry about is if their baby stops breathing in the middle of the night. This style of monitor wouldn’t alert you to that emergency, because it’s a silent emergency. However, having only the audio is still a valuable way to monitor your baby.
Digital video monitors are a good step up from the audio monitor. These also relay sound, so you will be alerted if your baby is crying. Like the audio baby monitor, the video and sound are sent from the base in your baby’s room to the receiver. Typically with a video monitor you will have a digital video monitor with a screen.
VTech has many video monitor models in a generous price range, so they are accessible at any budget. By investing in a video monitor, you’ll be able to keep a better eye on your baby and that can bring a greater sense of peace. That being said, it still relies heavily on you hearing your baby making sounds as they don’t have health sensors.
Wi-Fi monitors take video monitoring one step further. As the newer version of audiovisual monitoring, these let you monitor your baby both visually and auditorily, but many also have sensors for things like the room temperature, your baby’s movement, etc.
With a Wi-Fi monitor, you might have either a receiver or an app that you connect to on your smartphone. The benefit of monitoring through an app is it eliminates the limited range other video and audio monitors have. But you have to have a stable internet connection. If your internet glitches or goes down, your baby monitor won’t work.
As you start to look through VTech’s catalog of baby monitors, there are a few considerations you should make.
Type of monitor
One thing to consider is how much information is too much information. With more sensors and more ways to monitor your baby, some parents report higher levels of anxiety. If that’s the case, consider a monitor with fewer extra sensors, but that has the video monitoring.
Range
Digital video or audio monitors all have a limited range in which they will connect the base to the receiver. Most of VTech’s baby monitors have a range of 1,000 feet. Take a moment to measure how far your room is from your baby’s. Depending on the size of your home, there’s a chance your room is out of range for the base and receiver to communicate. In that case, the monitor is useless.
With a Wi-Fi baby monitor, you can eliminate the limited range by connecting to an app. The baby monitor streams the video feed through the app, allowing you to check on your baby even if you’re thousands of miles away.
Wireless encryption
If you choose to get a Wi-Fi baby monitor, this is a critical consideration to make.
Wi-Fi monitors are more susceptible to hacking than the digital video and audio monitors. If someone were to hack it, they could watch your baby, communicate with you and steal your personal information. Start by securing your home network by using a strong password consisting of letters — both uppercase and lowercase — numbers and symbols. From there, choose a baby monitor with 2.4Ghz FHSS wireless transmission. This is the safest connection possible. And don’t forget to keep the baby monitor’s firmware updated.
Battery life
Depending on the monitor you get, it will have either rechargeable or disposable batteries. If it has disposable batteries, the unit is meant to stay plugged in, only being portable when absolutely necessary. The issue with disposable batteries is the cost of replacing them, which can escalate quickly, depending on how you use the monitor.
With a rechargeable battery, you’ll want to make sure the battery life will last through the night. Most will last between 15 to 20 hours on one charge, perfect for keeping an eye on the baby no matter what time of night.
What to look for in a quality VTech baby monitor
Sound levels
Adjustable sound levels can really improve your experience with the baby monitor. Being able to adjust the sound, you can have the perfect amount to alert you about your baby’s distress without having their other nightly noises waking you up.
Multiple receivers
It is a huge bonus if the baby monitor has multiple receivers. This gives you more than one connection. You could have them around the house. For example, if the parents are in separate rooms, they could each have a receiver. Or say you’ll be running between two areas of your house for a while. Instead of having to remember to grab the one receiver, having two means you could put one in each area.
Large display screen
When it comes to your display screen, the bigger the better. The larger your display screen, the more easily you can visually monitor your baby. Always pay attention to the pixel density, too. The more pixels the better quality your video stream will be.
Zoom
Newer video baby monitors are able to remotely zoom in on your baby. This can give you a better view of the baby. Most parents go through a phase of checking to make sure their baby is still breathing during the night. With a video monitor that zooms, you can check without disturbing your baby.
Remote adjustments
Another feature of newer video monitors is the ability to remotely adjust the monitor. Rather than going into their room and disturbing them, you can use the receiver to remotely move the camera exactly where you need it.
Multiple cameras
If you can, choose a baby monitor that either comes with multiple cameras, or has the option to add additional cameras. This will let you monitor multiple rooms and have multiple angles. If you have multiple children in your home, this can be a lifesaver.
How much you can expect to spend on a VTech baby monitor
The most basic audio monitor starts around $20. For a video monitor, plan on spending at least $50, though the price can range up to $100. Beyond $100, you’ll find systems with multiple cameras, Wi-Fi cameras and additional sensors.
VTech baby monitor FAQ
Is VTech a good baby monitor brand?
A. VTech has proven to be an industry leader and a staple brand in the baby monitoring space. They have over 40 years of experience innovating tech. Plus they have a ton of options, so you can find exactly what you need and in the right price range. Their products are also consistently top picks for the best baby monitors.
Is VTech a safe baby monitor?
A. Technically, every baby monitor has the possibility of being hacked. However, Wi-Fi baby monitors, regardless of the brand, are much more susceptible. To protect your Wi-Fi baby monitor, ensure you have a secure network with a strong password that has letters, numbers and symbols.
From there, update your monitor’s firmware and get in the habit of doing it regularly. Finally, make sure you have a Wi-Fi monitor with 2.4GHz FHSS wireless transmission. It’s the safest way for the pieces to relay the information.
How far can a VTech baby monitor reach?
A. Most of VTech’s digital baby monitors have a range of about 1,000 feet. If you choose to get a Wi-Fi monitor, you can eliminate that range. Instead, through an app on your phone, you can monitor your baby, even if you’re on the other side of the country.
What are the best VTech baby monitors to buy?
Top VTech baby monitor
VTech VM3252 2.8-inch Digital Video Baby Monitor
What you need to know: With plenty of features at an affordable price, this baby monitor has tons of great reviews and is a favorite of many parents.
What you’ll love: The first thing you’ll love is the setup: There is none. The monitor and camera are configured for monitoring already. Just plug them in. Keep an eye on your baby’s comfort with the temperature sensor and enjoy a super-clear night vision visual.
What you should consider: This is a non-expandable system, so you can’t add additional cameras or receivers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top VTech baby monitor for the money
VTech DM221 Safe and Sound Digital Audio Monitor
What you need to know: For an affordable, reliable digital audio baby monitor, this is the best one for you.
What you’ll love: This digital audio monitor has great sound quality and an impressive range of 1,000 feet. It also has adjustable sound sensitivity, so you can set a sound range for when it alerts you your baby is crying.
What you should consider: Past 600 feet, you may start to notice some interference affecting the sound quality.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Buy Buy Baby and Bed Bath and Beyond
Worth checking out
VTech VM819 Video Baby Monitor
What you need to know: With great features and the quality of VTech, this is another great digital video monitor with all the bells and whistles you can get for less than $60.
What you’ll love: The battery range on this video monitor is impressive with a 19-hour range. It’s protected with a 2.4GHz channel so you won’t have to worry about hacking. And there’s no setup — it’s ready right out of the box.
What you should consider: Some reviewers report the camera and the receiver losing their connection somewhat frequently.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s space agency intentionally destroyed a new H3 rocket minutes after its launch Tuesday because the ignition failed for the second stage of the country’s first new rocket series in more than two decades.
Coming three weeks after an aborted launch due to a separate glitch, the H3’s failure was a setback for Japan’s space program — and possibly for its missile detection program — and a disappointment for space fans who were rooting for Tuesday’s retrial.
The H3 rocket with a white head blasted off and soared into the blue sky from the Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan as fans and local residents cheered. It followed its planned trajectory and the second stage separated as designed, but the ignition for it failed, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said.
JAXA officials apologized for the failure, and said it sent a command to destroy the rocket about 14 minutes after liftoff as there was no hope for it to complete its mission.
Yasuhiro Funo, JAXA director for launch implementation, said the second stage and its payload fell into the deep sea off the eastern coast of the Philippines. He said the rocket, which was not going to enter the targeted orbit while carrying a lot of fuel, was unsafe and had to be destroyed.
No damages or injuries were reported from the destruction of the rocket or its falling debris.
The rocket was carrying an Advanced Land Observation Satellite, or ALOS-3, tasked primarily with Earth observation and data collection for disaster response and mapmaking, and an experimental infrared sensor developed by the Defense Ministry that can monitor military activity including missile launches.
There is no plan for an alternative satellite launch to replace the earlier generation of ALOS, said Katsuhiko Hara, Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology minister. He did not say if or how the delay could affect disaster and missile detection capability.
The failure is the second in six months since a smaller Epsilon-series solid-fueled rocket designed to launch scientific satellites failed in October.
The H3 launch had also been held up more than two years because of an engine development delay. During a launch attempt in February, an electrical glitch after the main engine ignition aborted the launch just before its liftoff and narrowly saved the rocket.
Further delay is expected, but JAXA officials said analyzing the malfunction and rebuilding trust comes first.
“Our top priority is to do everything we can to find the cause and regain the trust in our rockets,” said JAXA President Hiroshi Yamakawa at a joint news conference. “We need to figure out what we should do to successfully achieve the next launch.”
Yamakawa said global competitiveness is still important. “Delays and additional costs are both burdens, but we will achieve international overall competitiveness from the perspectives of cost and user friendliness in delivering satellites.”
The H3 rocket — Japan’s first new series in more than 22 years — was developed at a cost of 200 billion yen ($1.47 billion) by JAXA and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as a successor to Japan’s H-2A rocket, which is due to retire after its upcoming 50th launch.
The H3, about 60 meters (196 feet) long, can carry larger payloads than the 53-meter (174-foot) H-2A. But its launch cost has been slashed approximately in half to about 50 million yen ($368,000) by simplifying its design, manufacturing and operation in an effort to win more commercial launch customers. The hydrogen-fueled main engine is newly developed and uses fewer parts by altering the combustion method.
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Teen arrested for helping plot relative’s murder, authorities say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - Two teenagers have allegedly confessed to their involvement in a deadly shooting that killed a 33-year-old woman.
According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a shooting at an apartment complex at about 11 p.m. Wednesday.
WAFB reports that deputies apprehended a 16-year-old boy in connection with the incident. He was booked into the juvenile detention center on charges of second-degree murder and possession of a firearm.
According to the sheriff’s office, the teen told homicide detectives that a 16-year-old girl solicited his help to kill the woman, who was a family member of the girl.
Detectives said they also took the girl into custody, as she confessed to her part in having the victim killed.
Authorities identified the woman killed as 33-year-old Markeshia Stone.
The sheriff’s office said the investigation remains ongoing.
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INDIANAPOLIS, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) will announce its second-quarter 2023 financial results on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. Lilly will also conduct a conference call that day with the investment community and media to further detail the company's financial performance.
The conference call will begin at 9 a.m. Eastern time. Investors, media and the general public can access a live webcast of the conference call through a link that will be posted on Lilly's website at https://investor.lilly.com/webcasts-and-presentations. A replay will also be available on the website following the conference call.
About Lilly
Lilly unites caring with discovery to create medicines that make life better for people around the world. We've been pioneering life-changing discoveries for nearly 150 years, and today our medicines help more than 51 million people across the globe. Harnessing the power of biotechnology, chemistry and genetic medicine, our scientists are urgently advancing new discoveries to solve some of the world's most significant health challenges, redefining diabetes care, treating obesity and curtailing its most devastating long-term effects, advancing the fight against Alzheimer's disease, providing solutions to some of the most debilitating immune system disorders, and transforming the most difficult-to-treat cancers into manageable diseases. With each step toward a healthier world, we're motivated by one thing: making life better for millions more people. That includes delivering innovative clinical trials that reflect the diversity of our world and working to ensure our medicines are accessible and affordable. To learn more, visit Lilly.com and Lilly.com/newsroom or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. F-LLY
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DENVER (AP) — Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon each scored twice as the Colorado Avalanche notched their ninth straight win over Detroit by beating the Red Wings 6-3 on Monday.
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Artturi Lehkonen and J.T. Compher also scored for the Avalanche, who followed up a 7-0 win over Ottawa on Saturday with another scoring spree. There were eight different Colorado players with at least a point, including two assists from Evan Rodrigues and Devon Toews. MacKinnon also had two assists for a four-point day.
Trailing 5-0 late in the second period, Andrew Copp scored for Detroit to spoil Pavel Francouz's bid for a second straight shutout. Ben Chiarot and Moritz Seider added goals in the third.
Francouz followed up his 29-save shutout against the Senators with another solid performance by stopping 26 shots.
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There was a little bit of luck along the way. Jonatan Berggren clanged a wrist shot off the bar that hit Francouz in the mask and veered wide of the net.
Ville Husso allowed five goals on 22 shots before being replaced by Magnus Hellberg for the third period.
Lehkonen started the scoring early in the first period on a goal set up by Makar, who reached the 30-assist mark for the season.
Makar made it 2-0 with a power-play goal late in the first. Valeri Nichushkin had an assist as he returned to the ice after missing nine games. Nichushkin has struggled to get his foot to feel comfortable inside his skate due to scar tissue following ankle surgery.
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12-0 RUN
Colorado's string of 12 consecutive goals was snapped by Copp. It's the third time in team history they've notched 12 or more straight goals. Colorado accomplished the feat from Oct. 19-22, 1983, (16) and March 18-22, 2021, (12), according to NHL Stats.
MAKAR'S MARK
Makar's three-point day marked his 57th career multipoint game. He’s tied with Tyson Barrie for second on the franchise’s all-time list among defensemen (Sandis Ozolinsh leads with 63).
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AROUND THE RINK
Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson played in his 899th career NHL game. ... Forward Darren Helm reaggravated a lower-body injured that's limited him to five games this season. There’s a concern his season could be in jeopardy. “We have to get more information still,” Colorado coach Jared Bednar said. ... Red Wings forward David Perron had an assist for his first point since Dec. 28.
UP NEXT
Red Wings: At Arizona on Tuesday.
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Avalanche: Start a three-game trip Wednesday in Calgary.
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Prosecutor: Gang dispute led to shooting at Chicago school
CHICAGO (AP) — A prosecutor suggests a gang dispute led to a December shooting near a Chicago high school that left two students dead and two other teens wounded. Thomas Darman, an assistant state’s attorney, said during the suspect’s bail hearing Saturday that the 16-year-old suspect charged in the Dec. 16 shooting outside Benito Juarez High School asked one of the victims about his gang affiliation before he opened fire. A Cook County judge denied his bail and said life in prison is a possibility. The suspect is charged as an adult with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2023/02/12/prosecutor-gang-dispute-led-to-shooting-at-chicago-school/ | 2023-02-12 20:26:01 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2023/02/12/prosecutor-gang-dispute-led-to-shooting-at-chicago-school/ |
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut jury began hearing arguments Tuesday in a trial to decide how much money conspiracy theorist Alex Jones should pay relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting for spreading a lie that the massacre was a hoax.
The trial is being held in Waterbury, less than 20 miles (32 kilometers) from Newtown, where 26 children and teachers were shot to death in 2012.
More than a dozen family members, including parents of some victims, filed into the courtroom to listen to the opening statements and first day of evidence.
It’s the second such trial for Jones, who was ordered by a Texas jury last month to pay nearly $50 million to the parents of one of the slain children.
A jury of three men and three women along with several alternates will decide how much the conspiracy theorist should pay relatives of eight victims and an FBI agent who responded to the school. Judge Barbara Bellis found Jones liable without a trial last year after he failed to turn over documents to the families’ lawyers.
On Tuesday, she sanctioned Jones for failing to turn over analytic data related to his website and the popularity of his show. She told his lawyers that because of that failure, they will not be allowed to argue he didn’t profit from his Sandy Hook remarks.
Jones did not attend the opening of the trial Tuesday. He said on his show Monday that he would be traveling to Connecticut next week.
The trial is expected to last about a month and feature testimony from both Jones and the families.
Bellis instructed the jury that Jones and his company, Free Speech Systems, have already been found liable for damages to the plaintiffs for calling the shooting a hoax on multiple media platforms and saying that no one died.
The Sandy Hook families and former FBI agent William Aldenberg say they have been confronted and harassed for years by people who believed Jones’ false claim that the shooting was staged by crisis actors as part of a plot to take away people’s guns.
Some say strangers have videotaped them and their surviving children. They’ve also endured death threats and been subjected to abusive comments on social media. And some families have moved out of Newtown to avoid harassment. They accuse Jones of causing them emotional and psychological harm.
Jones, whose web show and Infowars brand are based in Austin, Texas, has been banned from YouTube, Facebook and Spotify for violating hate-speech policies.
Jones now says he believes the shooting was real. At the Texas trial, he testified that he realizes what he said was irresponsible, did hurt people’s feelings and he apologized.
He continues, however, to insist that his comments were protected free speech. He views the lawsuits as efforts to silence him and put him out of business.
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- Striving to further expand its territory to Africa and the Middle East from Southeast Asia and Latin America
- "Will create synergy between international procurement market and private markets of individual countries so as to boost sales and profitability"
YONGIN, South Korea, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GC Biopharma, a South Korean biopharmaceutical company, announced on the 18th that its quadrivalent flu vaccine called GC FLU Quadrivalent Pre-filled syringe inj. has been approved by the Egyptian Drug Authority.
This is the first approval the company has obtained on its quadrivalent flu vaccine on the African continent.
Egypt has one of the largest pharmaceutical markets in the African region, with the size of the seasonal flu vaccine market estimated at 45 million dollars as of 2022.
Based on the company's internationally recognized seasonal flu vaccine production technology, GC FLU has been expanding its export volume and number of markets every year, proving the safety and efficacy of the Korean-made vaccine to the world.
Taking this EDA approval as an opportunity, GC Biopharma plans to further expand its global presence which has been centering on Southeast Asia and Latin American regions to Africa and the Middle East regions. At the same time, the company will push ahead with entering into the private markets of individual countries based on its successful presence in the procurement markets of international organizations.
"The trend of moving away to quadrivalent flu vaccines is clear not only in the procurement market led by international organizations, but also in the individual private markets", points out GC Biopharma and further emphasizes, "We will target both international organizations' procurement markets as well as the private markets to draw synergy and boost our sales and profitability."
The flu vaccine market divides into two parts: the procurement market of international organizations represented by the PAHO of WHO and the UNICEF; and the private markets of each country that supplies pharmaceuticals based on the approvals of respective authorities.
While the international procurement market offers the advantage of ordering in large quantities for NIPs (National Immunization Program), the price competitiveness and subsequent profitability are the upside of private markets as the market price can be differentiated based on the situation of each market.
"We will continue to expand our global market share based on our half-century vaccine technology and manufacturing capabilities", said EC Huh, Ph. D., President of GC Biopharma.
Meanwhile, GC Biopharma is the largest seasonal influenza vaccine manufacturer and provider of PAHO and UNICEF, supplying flu vaccines to 63 nations worldwide. Egypt marks the 24th in the list of individual nations the company supplies flu vaccines to apart from international organization procurement. With its cumulative vaccine production recently reaching 300 million doses, the company continues to solidify its presence as a strong vaccine brand.
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A series of investigative reports over the last few months has revealed that migrant children, mostly from Central America, are working in some of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S.
New York Times investigative journalist Hannah Dreier has interviewed more than 100 migrant children working in violation of child labor laws across 20 states.
"I talked to a 12-year-old girl in Alabama who was working overnight stamping auto parts. I talked to a 12-year-old in Florida who came to this country and the next day was put to work roofing houses," Dreier says.
Dreier met one 13-year-old boy in Michigan who worked 12-hour shifts at an egg farm, six days a week. "He told me that really he wanted to go to school, but he hadn't understood how expensive things were in this country," she says.
Dreier estimates that some 250,000 children have crossed into the U.S. without their parents in the last two years, and that the majority of them wind up working full-time jobs.
"These are jobs working for household brands like Cheerios, Cheetos, Ford," she says. "These are jobs that used to go to undocumented immigrants. Now they go to undocumented child migrants."
Meanwhile, Washington Post business reporter Jacob Bogage says a Florida-based conservative think tank called the Foundation for Government Accountability and its lobbying group, the Opportunity Solutions Project, are spearheading an effort to relax child labor laws across the country. Just last month, the Iowa Senate passed a bill allowing minors as young as 14 to work night shifts, and states like Missouri and Ohio are considering bills that would allow teenagers to work longer hours in jobs that were previously deemed too dangerous.
"In Iowa right now, we have this bill advancing that would roll back vast portions of the state's child labor protections," Bogage says. "This is part of a movement that we're seeing across the country. ... This is really a nationwide effort going statehouse-by-statehouse that relaxes some of these regulations."
Interview highlights
On interviewing a 15-year-old who works packaging Cheerios
Dreier: Carolina came on her own from Guatemala last year when she was 14. Like a lot of the kids I talked to, she told me that after the pandemic, food was scarce in her village. Even drinking water was scarce. There weren't jobs. And so she decided to leave and come to this country where she thought life might be easier. She weighed 84 pounds when she got to the border, and she had an aunt here who she had never met. The aunt took her in, but explained that she was already supporting her own children. She didn't have a lot of extra money. So Carolina went to work at a factory packaging Cheerios, and she would go to ninth grade during the day and then work eight-hour shifts right after school until midnight and then get up again at 6 a.m. the next day.
When I talked to her, she was getting sick a lot. Her stomach was hurting. It's very intensive work. You sort of can't take your eyes off the assembly line. It's work where people have gotten their fingers amputated. It can be really dangerous. And she was skipping school more and more because she was just struggling to get through the days without any sleep.
On the lack of support systems for these kids
Dreier: I think the teachers feel really torn. They see that children are being put in situations that a child should never be put in, and yet there is no support for these kids. So what the teachers are telling me is that, yes, they know that this is not right and they worry for some of the people that these kids are living with. Sometimes kids are living with uncles, but thousands of these children are living with strangers. One of the real problems here is that there is not a support system for these children. So it's not like the foster care system where there's a social worker who's going to be checking up on these kids or sort of some support in place if things go wrong. With these migrant children, they get released from a shelter to a sponsor and then there's sort of nothing else. There's no follow-up. There's not a simple solution for them. And so for teachers seeing all of this, the question is, what's the alternative? What would be better? It's not clear.
On the government's reaction to this reporting
Dreier: Health and Human Services and the Biden administration largely has said that they had no idea so many of these children were ending up working full time in dangerous jobs. They said that they were shocked. They made a series of changes as soon as our article came out two months ago. And that, for me, has really been an open question because from my point of view, I found these children working in all 50 states. They were not hard to find. And so I have wondered, could it really be that nobody had any clue that this was happening?
On the Dept. of Health and Human Services hotline
Dreier: They called the number asking for help and what the kids have told me is nobody ever called them back. One of the worst situations I heard of was a child named Juanito who came to this country, was living with an adult, put to work, he was actually sleeping in a basement. His sponsor had set up three cameras to watch him at all times and was taking his paychecks. He told me that he called and asked for help and he thought at least maybe the police would come and check out the house, somebody might come and knock on the door and instead nothing happened. He ended up escaping eventually on his own. When I asked Health and Human Services about this, they told me that yes, they did not have a policy of calling these children back or going out once they were contacted. That's something that they have now changed, and they say that they will be calling back kids who reach out for help.
On companies paying nominal fines for exploiting children
Dreier: One thing employers told me again and again is that they are struggling to find people to do this grueling work. Nobody wants to take the night shift. Nobody wants to work on the cleaning crew at the slaughterhouse. And so companies are turning to staffing agencies to try to fill these shifts — and the staffing agencies are then bringing in children. One thing I was surprised to learn is that child labor is almost never a criminal offense. It's a civil issue, and the maximum fine is $15,000. So when we're talking about a company like Pepsi or Wal-Mart, they're going to make that back in a matter of minutes, maybe seconds. Even when a child dies, these companies stay in business and continue on. I found one recent case where a 15-year-old fell from a 50-foot roof in Alabama. His employer paid a fine, but they're still operating and have just sort of continued on.
On how major brands claim ignorance about child labor
I talk to children who are making Flamin' Hot Cheetos every night, and they told me their lungs were burning from that spicy dust. They were doing this grueling work night after night, but they weren't working directly for this big brand.
Dreier: This has to do with how manufacturing has sort of fissured into different levels. So if you are trying to produce Flamin' Hot Cheetos, it's not as simple as a worker is going to work directly for the Cheetos brand. Cheetos is going to go to a manufacturer, and that manufacturer will then go to a staffing agency. So I talk to children who are making Flamin' Hot Cheetos every night, and they told me their lungs were burning from that spicy dust. They were doing this grueling work night after night, but they weren't working directly for this big brand. So when we then went to Cheetos, they said, "Oh, well, we have no idea this was happening. This is in violation of our policies." And it creates this strange situation where you can easily go to the place where this product is being made and talk to children who are getting off shift at 4 in the morning, and yet the brand itself can still claim ignorance.
On conflicts between state child-labor laws and the federal law
The result of these state proposals that would make it harder for federal officials to do their jobs.
Bogage: There's federal law, the Fair Labor Standards Act, which was passed in 1938 — I mean, this bill is nearly 100 years old — that codifies a basic floor of protections for children in the workplace. It says how many hours children can work and says in what environments they can work, what jobs they can do. What we end up seeing is federal law and state law in direct conflict. But the result of these state proposals ... would make it harder for federal officials to do their jobs.
On laws prohibiting state governments from requiring a minor to obtain a work permit
Bogage: It's important to understand how a child labor violation is investigated. The paperwork here, believe it or not, is actually very important. If I'm a federal child labor investigator and I go down to Arkansas because I want to investigate reports of minors working at chicken processing plants, which, by the way, multiple chicken processing plants in Arkansas have been cited for illegally employing minors. The first thing I do is I show up at the state unemployment office and I say, give me all of the working papers, all of the permits for the minors that are employed in your state, because I want to look at those to see if they're accurate. I want to know where I should be devoting my resources, where I should start my investigation. The Arkansas legislation and the legislation in Missouri and Georgia and Iowa would eliminate that paper trail.
Amy Salit and Seth Kelley produced and edited this interview for broadcast. Bridget Bentz, Molly Seavy-Nesper and Acacia Squires adapted it for the web.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Village Group, Inc., and its affiliated companies ("Big Village") announced today they have secured purchasers for their Agency, Insights, and Balihoo businesses, as well as the managed services platform of its EMX business line. Big Village has executed asset purchase agreements to sell the Agency, Insights, and Balihoo business lines to Refuel Agency, and a second agreement to sell the managed services business of EMX to a publicly traded strategic buyer.
Both of the sales will be effectuated through a coordinated chapter 11 bankruptcy process filed in Delaware and supported by Big Village's senior secured lending group. Concurrent with the chapter 11 filing, Big Village filed a series of "first day motions" that, when approved, will ensure minimal operational impact to Big Village and the EMX managed services business. Both sales will be subject to higher or better offers and final approval by the bankruptcy court.
[Big Village is advised by Young Conaway as its legal advisors (Joe Barry, jbarry@ycst.com), Stephens, Inc. as its investment banker (Sachin Lulla, sachin.lulla@stephens.com) and Portage Point Partners (Matt Ray, mray@pppllc.com) as its Chief Restructuring Officer and restructuring advisors.]
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NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moore Kuehn, PLLC, a securities and shareholder law firm located on Wall Street, is investigating potential claims against:
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Moore Kuehn is investigating PayPal insiders after insiders sold approximately $100 million of PayPal stock from their Insider stock sales.
The investigation concerns the Company's or its officers and directors potential false statements and/or concealment that: (1) it had inflated the Company's vitally important Net New Active Accounts metric guidance through an usually large use of marketing campaigns that were easily susceptible to fraud; i.e. the creation of millions of illegitimate accounts which were created for the sole purpose of taking advantage of cash incentives for account creation; (2) it used these marketing campaigns and other incentives to hide the Company's true churn rate and declining levels of engagement with the platform; and (3) as a result, its positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and /or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
On February 1, 2022, PayPal revealed that its NNAs were only 49 million for 2021, less than the guidance of 50 million it initially provided in February 2021. In doing so, PayPal admitted that "in connection with the increased use of [cash] incentive campaigns throughout 2021, [PayPal] identified 4.5 million accounts that [PayPal] believe[s] were illegitimately created," and that as a result PayPal changed course on some of its customer acquisition strategies including incentive-led campaigns in the fourth quarter.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Gaia, Inc. (NASDAQ: GAIA).
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According to a filed complaint, Gaia, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's Q1 2019 subscriber count was overstated; (2) the Company lacked adequate internal controls; (3) as a result, defendants had a heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and ultimately being subject to an investigation and action by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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Painted rocks scattered across the globe to spark joy
(Gray News) – A 7-year-old girl and her younger brother found a piece of treasure during an ordinary trip to a beach in North Carolina.
Taylor and her brother, Maddox Dolan, were running through the sand when they spotted a beautiful seashell with a lighthouse on the front of it.
On the back, was a message that read, “Please post on Facebook to Halifax Rocks. Keep or re-hide.”
“It was so cool to find this shell randomly on the beach,” Taylor Dolan said. “It was so pretty and made me smile.”
Excited to see what the encrypted message could mean, they asked their mom to immediately take a picture of the shell and search for the group on Facebook.
“It was like finding real-life treasure,” Maddox Dolan said.
The group originated in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2017, according to its founder Ivan Graham.
Graham was inspired by a similar group and created his own for his municipality in Canada.
“I’m not an artist, but thought I could put a little paint on a rock and manage the Facebook group,” he said.
The goal of the group is simple: paint a rock (or shell) and hide it for someone else to find.
If you find one of these hidden gems, take a picture and post it to the group. Then, you can keep the rock or re-hide it for someone else to find.
“I just like the idea of someone finding a painted rock by happenstance,” Graham said. “It seems to bring joy to those who find them. I especially like the smiles on the kids, small and big.”
Since its inception, rocks from this group have traveled across the globe and have been found in five of the seven continents.
According to a map created in 2020, the rocks were spotted in at least 82 countries across the world, including places like Denmark, Norway, Malaysia, New Zealand, Argentina, and much of the United States.
A member of the group recently posted they plan to take some rocks with them as they head to Cuba next month, adding another spot to the map.
Graham explained the group stopped updating the map in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but said the rocks are starting to travel again.
Some of the rocks are painted with popular characters and some are painted with complex designs, while others are simple and share a motivational message in hopes of putting a smile on the seeker’s face.
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UK PM Sunak on surprise trip to Ukraine, meets Zelenskyy
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak paid an unannounced visit Saturday to Ukraine’s snow-blanketed war-time capital for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who described the two countries as “the strongest of allies.”
Zelenskyy posted a video of the meeting in Kyiv and said “we discussed the most important issues both for our countries and for global security.”
“Together we are stronger and we will achieve the desired results,” he said on Telegram. His post gave no other details.
The video Zelenskyy posted showed him greeting Sunak at a presidential palace as snowflakes fell and the two men holding talks.
Sunak tweeted: “Britain knows what it means to fight for freedom. We are with you all the way @ZelenskyyUa.”
The U.K. has been one of the staunchest Western supporters of Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s invasion, giving Kyiv 2.3 billion pounds ($2.7 billion) in military aid.
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who stepped down in July amid a welter of ethics scandals, won wide praise in Ukraine for his backing.
Sunak is keen to reassure Ukraine’s leaders that there will be no change of stance under his leadership, though when he was U.K. Treasury chief under Johnson he was considered resistant to demands for higher defense spending.
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The Philomusica Quartet concludes their 2022-2023 season with a program entitled “Vive la Difference!” in the delightful Schwan Hall on the Wisconsin Lutheran College Campus where they are the resident quartet.
In the first half of the program they will play Édouard Lalo’s “String Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 45” and Caroline Shaw’s “Entr’acte” for String Quartet.” After the intermission they will be joined by pianist Melinda Masur for César Franck’s “Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 14.”
Lalo is a 19th century French violinist and composer best known for his Symphonie espagnole, a five-movement concerto for violin and orchestra. Sasha Mandl kindly pointed out the “difference” in this composition: “written in an era post George Onslow using Beethovenian models (in particular Quarteto Serioso). Lalo’s musical is an amalgam between French and Germanic schools, truly defying French romanticism, yet he has his own forward-looking treatment of counterpoint and melodic material.”
Caroline Shaw was born in South Carolina in 1982 and is a violinist, composer and singer (not necessarily in that order). She won the Pulitzer Prize for Music for her composition “Partita for 8 Voices” when she was 30. She completed Entr’acte in 2011 “after hearing the Brentano Quartet play Haydn’s Op. 77 No. 2—with their spare and soulful shift to the D-flat major trio in the minuet. It is structured like a minuet and trio, riffing on that classical form but taking it a little further. I love the way some music (like the minuets of Op. 77) suddenly takes you to the other side of Alice’s looking glass, in a kind of absurd, subtle, technicolor transition.” I listened and was reminded of Haydn’s “Musical joke.” There’s definitely a difference in this unique piece and as Mandl pointed out she uses a wide variety of sound effects of string instruments.
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The final composition is the wonderful piano quintet by Franck composed in 1879. It premiered with Franck’s friend Camille Saint-Saëns at the piano and was inscribed to him: “To my good friend Camille Saint-Saëns." However, when the piece was over, his friend walked off the stage leaving the open score on the piano creating a minor scandal as people interpreted this as a sign of disdain. Certainly, this gesture was different, though perhaps not something for which we’d shout “Vive!” Most quintets of this large proportion would consist of four movements. Here Franck uses only three, which is, as Mandl points out, a major difference.
Violinists Jeanyi Kim and Alexander Mandl, violist Nathan Hackett, and cellist Adrien Zitoun formed the Philomusica Quartet in 2008 to create an outlet for sharing and expressing their love of chamber music. Kim, Hackett and Zitoun are members of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Mandl is the concertmaster for several regional symphony orchestras besides being a member of the music faculty at UW-Parkside, Wisconsin Lutheran College, and the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Nathan and Adrien also teach at Wisconsin Lutheran College.
Worldwide Members
The members of the quartet are from around the world. Kim is from Toronto and her husband, Mandl, was both a violinist and conductor in his native Brazil. Hackett is a native of Wisconsin while Zitoun is from France.
The Chinese American pianist Melinda Lee Masur has performed on all three stages of Carnegie Hall, at London’s Wigmore Hall and Purcell Room, the Berliner Philharmonie, Ravinia Festival, as well as other venues around the world. She serves as Director of Piano Chamber Music and Co-Director of the Young Artist Piano Program for the BU Tanglewood Institute.
This is certainly an exciting way to end their season and one can understandably join in the cheers, “Vive la difference!” this wonderful chamber group brings to Milwaukee audiences.
Philomusica Quartet perform “Vive la Difference!” 7:30 p.m., April 24, at Wisconsin Lutheran College’s Swan Hall, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave. More information about the quartet and tickets can be found at: philomusicaquartet.com | https://shepherdexpress.com/culture/classical-music/philomusica-quartets-season-finale/ | 2023-04-19 00:23:48 | 1 | https://shepherdexpress.com/culture/classical-music/philomusica-quartets-season-finale/ |
A large winter storm system is making its way across the U.S.
Here & Now‘s Deepa Fernandes checks in with meteorologist Mark Elliot on what people can expect from the storm and the snow it will bring.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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HONG KONG (AP) — A French man is believed to have fallen to his death from a high-rise residential building in Hong Kong last week, police said on Monday, with local media outlets identifying him as daredevil Remi Lucidi.
Police said a 30-year-old man’s body was found on a patio in the city’s upscale Mid-Levels area. He was believed to have engaged in extreme sports, police said, without identifying him.
Officers conducted an initial investigation and said he apparently fell from a rooftop. No suicide note was found at the scene, they said. The cause of his death would have to be verified by an autopsy, they added.
Local media, including the South China Morning Post, said the man was Lucidi, 30. The Post cited an unnamed source saying he was last seen alive knocking on a penthouse window on the 68th floor of a residential tower on Thursday evening. The Associated Press has not been able to verify his identity.
Lucidi, who used the name “Remi Enigma” on social media, last posted a photo of Hong Kong’s night view a week ago on Instagram and tagged the location as Times Square in shopping district Causeway Bay. The photo appeared to be taken from above.
Supporters mourned him on social media.
Lucidi posted to Instagram as he climbed various tall structures around the world and took selfies, including one he captioned, “Above the Sky, 425m” and tagged Dubai as the location. | https://www.localsyr.com/news/international/ap-french-daredevil-who-climbed-towers-around-world-believed-to-have-fallen-to-his-death-in-hong-kong/ | 2023-07-31 16:14:32 | 1 | https://www.localsyr.com/news/international/ap-french-daredevil-who-climbed-towers-around-world-believed-to-have-fallen-to-his-death-in-hong-kong/ |
NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of Japan announced a policy of resuming entry by individual travelers for tourism purposes beginning on October 11. JNTO looks forward to welcoming individual inbound travelers back to Japan with the long-awaited lifting of entry restrictions.
The resumption of individual travel to Japan and visa waivers, and the elimination of the daily arrival cap will allow international visitors to enjoy Japan in more ways than in the past two-and-a-half years.
These measures are long-awaited news for tourists around the world who have been looking forward to visiting Japan. We are eager to welcome you back!
【Remarks by JNTO President SEINO Satoshi】
The Japanese government has at last announced the resumption of individual travel for tourism purposes, visa waivers, and the elimination of the daily arrival cap. I am incredibly pleased to finally welcome back individual travelers after coping with the pandemic during a wait of two-and-a-half years.
In response to the announcement, JNTO will be doing everything we can to provide you with the latest information on coming to Japan so that many tourists can visit and journey throughout our country.
So you can do more than take in Japan's captivating culture, history, nature, and cuisine, we are also working hard on projects for sustainable tourism, adventure travel, and luxury travel. Japan is a highly attractive country not only for tourism, but also for international conferences and incentive travel. With the relaxed travel measures, Japan is fully prepared to host these events.
Along with reveling in the many ways to take in the allures across Japan, now is a time when international visitors can take advantage of shopping opportunities.
Japan has been busy over the past two-and-a-half years with preparations to welcome back everyone. Come see the new Japan. We eagerly await your arrival!
ABOUT JAPAN NATIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION (JNTO)
As the official tourism board of Japan, JNTO seeks to inspire international travelers to visit Tokyo, Kyoto and beyond. Focusing on sustainability, diversity and preservation of its history and culture, JNTO encourages travelers to explore the country while supporting local businesses, learning about indigenous cultures, and helping conserve its natural sites.
For more information about travel to Japan, visit JNTO on its Website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. To contact the New York office of the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) directly, please e-mail jntonyc_press@jnto.go.jp.
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Congressional Democrats are planning floor speeches and procedural maneuvers on bills in an effort to draw attention to reproductive rights ahead of the first anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
This Saturday will mark one year since the high court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which ended the constitutional right to an abortion and marked the start of a new era in abortion politics.
In the Senate, Democrats said they will make floor speeches and seek unanimous consent on a series of bills to “protect women’s fundamental freedoms.”
“Senate Democrats will force Republicans to go on the record once again, and explain to the American people why they refuse to codify our right to contraception, why they refuse to let women travel across state lines for lifesaving health care,” Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) said in a statement.
Democrats currently don’t have the votes to overcome a filibuster and codify Roe’s protections into law. Instead, their actions are aimed at keeping abortion in the front of voters’ minds and highlighting what they say is Republican extremism.
Abortion was a winning issue for Democrats in the 2022 midterms, and lawmakers want to continue that trend heading into the 2024 presidential election.
“As we fight to get the votes we need to restore Roe, it’s imperative that we make plain to the country just how extreme and dangerous Republicans’ anti-abortion agenda is,” Murray said.
Murray and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said they will seek unanimous consent on four bills: to enshrine into law the right to use birth control, to protect women traveling out of state to receive abortion care, to protect the providers from abortion-friendly states who would treat them and a measure to expand online privacy protections so health and location data can’t be used against someone.
In the House, Democratic Reps. Diana DeGette (Colo.), Barbara Lee (Calif), and Judy Chu (Calif.), are planning to file a discharge petition to force a vote on legislation that would codify into law a nationwide right to an abortion before viability.
The Women’s Health Protection Act has passed the House twice without any Republican votes, but failed to advance in the Senate. A spokesman for DeGette said the three lawmakers have been working closely with Democratic leadership to make the legislation a priority.
The effort is a long shot. Democrats control 213 House seats, so even if every single one of them endorses the petition, they would need at least five Republicans to get the 218 signatures they need. | https://pix11.com/hill-politics/democrats-preview-moves-ahead-of-dobbs-anniversary/ | 2023-06-20 17:50:40 | 0 | https://pix11.com/hill-politics/democrats-preview-moves-ahead-of-dobbs-anniversary/ |
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ABU DHABI, UAE, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AbbVie Biopharmaceutical and M42 to elevate collaborative efforts in tailoring personalised medicine and genomics in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). M42 is a first-of-its-kind, tech-enabled, integrated healthcare company created through the coming together of G42 Healthcare and Mubadala Health.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Asma Al Mannaei, Executive Director of the Research and Innovation Center at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), Francesco Redivo, Senior Director at G42 Healthcare, a M42 company, and Hala Dalle, Medical Director Gulf & Levant at AbbVie Biopharmaceutical at the AbbVie Bioresearch Center in Boston.
The three parties aim to advance precision medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of multiple myeloma and non-small cell lung cancer. DoH seeks to drive research that will contribute to policy changes and guideline implementation which will enable broader patient access to innovative approaches in healthcare.
The strategic cooperation aims to maximise on the Emirate's unique genomics programme and translate scientific advancements into tangible patient benefits, focusing on precision medicine tailored to individual needs.
Dr. Asma Al Mannaei, Executive Director of the Research and Innovation Center at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), said: "It is with no doubt that personalised medicine and genomics hold the transformative potential to reshape the delivery of care and improve outcomes. Abu Dhabi continues to harness the power of these fields to unlock a new era of healthcare where every patient's journey is guided by their own genetic blueprint, leading to enhanced quality of life and a brighter future for generations to come. We are proud to witness yet another collaboration with prestigious partners in the biopharma industry during our participation at BIO 2023."
Hassan Sabbah, General Manager AbbVie Gulf & Levant said: "This partnership aims to advance precision medicine in the diagnosis and treatment to help enable broader patient access in UAE to innovative therapies. Our efforts are progressing to launch several initiatives that support research and clinical trials and develop innovative solutions to deal effectively with local and regional health needs, challenges, and burdens."
As part of its preventive healthcare efforts, Abu Dhabi launched the region's first Personalised Precision Medicine Programme for oncology in 2022. The programme integrates predictive, personalised and precision medicine using genomics to transform diagnostics, drug therapy and prevention and tailor it to the needs specific to individuals.
Francesco Redivo, Senior Director at G42 Healthcare, a M42 company said: "I am proud to witness how our vision of realising personalised healthcare is progressing forward as we strengthen our commitments with like-minded pharma businesses like AbbVie who are known to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that enhance people's lives. Our collaboration will be built on joint efforts to advance precision medicine by harnessing real world evidence capabilities, shaping innovative solutions around access to care and translating scientific advancements into tangible patient benefits by maximizing the potential of Emirati Genome Programme."
To learn more, visit: https://www.doh.gov.ae/en/Abu-Dhabi-a-regional-life-science-hub
About Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH):
The Department of Health – (DoH) is the regulatory body of the healthcare sector at the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and ensures excellence in healthcare by monitoring the health status of the population. DoH defines the strategy for the health system, monitors and analyses the health status of the population and performance of the system. In addition, DoH shapes the regulatory framework for the health system, inspects against regulations, enforce standards, and encourages adoption of world-class best practices and performance targets by all healthcare service providers in the Emirate. DoH also drives programmes to increase awareness and adoption of healthy living standards among the residents of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in addition to regulating scope of services, premiums and reimbursement rates of the health system.
For further information on DOH, visit https://www.doh.gov.ae/ and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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Roma falls to surprise 1st defeat in 4-0 rout at Udinese
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MILAN (AP) — Two individual errors from Roma players led to two goals and saw José Mourinho’s side slip to its first defeat in Serie A as it was surprisingly crushed 4-0 at Udinese. Roma defender Rick Karsdorp and goalkeeper Rui Patrício were at fault for the first two goals from Destiny Udogie and Lazar Samardžić. Roberto Pereyra and Sandi Lovrić added to Roma’s humiliation in the final 15 minutes. Cremonese picked up its first point in Serie A for more than 26 years with a 0-0 draw at home to Sassuolo. Hellas Verona recorded its first victory this season by coming from behind to beat Sampdoria 2-1. | https://kion546.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/09/04/roma-falls-to-surprise-1st-defeat-in-4-0-rout-at-udinese/ | 2022-09-04 23:22:55 | 0 | https://kion546.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/09/04/roma-falls-to-surprise-1st-defeat-in-4-0-rout-at-udinese/ |
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson injured his right knee in the first quarter in Friday night’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
After going back to pass, Wilson was flushed out of the pocket and scrambled to his right for 7 yards, but went down after the play. He appeared to injure his knee when planting to cut on Philadelphia’s grass field.
After being checked by trainers, Wilson limped to the sideline on his own power before heading to the locker room. The Jets announced Wilson was questionable to return with a knee injury.
There are high hopes this year for the 23-year-old Wilson, who was drafted No. 2 overall last year. He had an up-and-down rookie season, throwing nine touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 13 games, but went without an interception in his final five games.
Wilson was shaky in his first series against Philadelphia’s starters, going 1 for 3 for 10 yards with an interception. Eagles linebacker Kyzir White stepped in front of Wilson’s intended pass for wide receiver Corey Davis and returned it 27 yards to the Jets 20 on what appeared to be a poor read by the New York quarterback. Wilson’s first pass of the game was a badly thrown out-route intended for rookie first-round pick Garrett Wilson.
Wilson struggled with accuracy last season, ranking last in the league in completion rate (55.6%) and passer rating (69.7). His decision-making and accuracy had looked better this summer during training camp.
Before his injury, Zach Wilson was sharper in his second series, albeit against Philadelphia backups. He connected with tight end Tyler Conklin for 4 yards and then hit wide receiver Elijah Moore for 10 yards, finishing 3 for 5 for 24 yards and an interception.
The Jets also have 37-year-old Joe Flacco, but he was not in uniform for the game as a handful of veterans did not play in the preseason opener.
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TX Lake Charles LA Zone Forecast for Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
317 AM CDT Wed Nov 2 2022
TXZ180-022315-
Tyler-
Including the cities of Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe,
Spurger, Warren, and Woodville
317 AM CDT Wed Nov 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. East winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with
showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning,
then sunny in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the lower 70s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.
Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
TXZ201-022315-
Hardin-
Including the cities of Lumberton and Silsbee
317 AM CDT Wed Nov 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning,
then sunny in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the lower 70s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 50.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
TXZ215-022315-
Jefferson-
Including the cities of Beaumont, Sabine Pass,
and Sea Rim State Park
317 AM CDT Wed Nov 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph
with gusts up to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Chance
of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of
showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ216-022315-
Orange-
Including the cities of Orange, Vidor, and Bridge City
317 AM CDT Wed Nov 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Patchy fog in the evening. Mostly clear. Lows in the
lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Chance
of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of
showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs around 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
TXZ259-022315-
Northern Jasper-
Including the cities of Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville,
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, and Roganville
317 AM CDT Wed Nov 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning,
then sunny in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the lower 70s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Highs
around 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
$$
TXZ260-022315-
Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Burkeville, Farrsville, Jamestown,
Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, and Call
317 AM CDT Wed Nov 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers, mainly in the
morning. Cooler with highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs
in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Highs
in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
$$
TXZ261-022315-
Southern Jasper-
Including the cities of Gist, Buna, and Evadale
317 AM CDT Wed Nov 2 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Patchy fog in the evening. Mostly clear. Lows in the
upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of
showers in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the lower 70s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Highs
around 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
TXZ262-022315-
Southern Newton-
Including the city of Deweyville
317 AM CDT Wed Nov 2 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy fog. Lows in the upper 50s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of
showers in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the lower 70s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs around 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s.
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The Nation's Weather for Saturday, November 12, 2022
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NATIONAL SUMMARY
Heavy rain and gusty winds from Nicole will exit northern
New England today. As a cold front makes eastward progress,
a storm along that front will produce a second batch of rain
and thunderstorms which is forecast to advance from the
Appalachians to the Northeast region. On the tail end and
colder side of this storm, snow showers will extend from the
Great Lakes to part of the Ohio Valley. Warmth is expected
to hold on in the Southeast corner, but showers will pester
South Florida. Much colder air will sprawl from the Plains
to the Mississippi Valley as high pressure settles in. Cold
air will linger in the West. As a storm moves inland from
the Pacific Ocean, some rain and mountain snow will spread
from Northern California to Nevada and northern Utah.
SPECIAL WEATHER
No new information for this time period.
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS
No new information for this time period.
DAILY EXTREMES
National High Friday 92 at McAllen, TX
National Low Friday -26 at Poplar, MT
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RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — A community band hoping to make a big trip overseas received a big surprise on Tuesday.
The Sounds of Success Community Marching Band is trying to raise enough money to fly to London for Band Week in June 2023. They're the only community band in the country invited to the prestigious event.
But they have a long way to go for their dream to become a reality.
The SOS band needs to raise a lot of money for the trip — including $50,000 just for a down payment — in just a matter of weeks or they can't go.
The band, thankfully, got some star power Tuesday evening when Palm Beach County rapper Vanilla Ice surprised students while they were practicing at Riviera Beach Preparatory Academy.
The rapper, whose real name is Rob Van Winkle, encouraged band members to follow their dreams in music.
"We all have to wake up with something to do, a purpose, a meaning, a drive," Vanilla Ice said. "It's not just the kids that are playing the music, but all the mentors out here giving these kids the musical direction."
More than 100 students from multiple area schools participate in the SOS band, ranging in age from 5 years old all the way up to high schoolers.
"These kids are in our city. They're representing Palm Beach. They're our neighbors. So let's put some money in the pot for them and send them to London and compete," Vanilla Ice said.
To raise money for the trip, the SOS band has launched a raffle. Each ticket costs $100 and will give you the chance to win six prizes including a BMW 330i, 2023 Hyundai Venue, a VIP luxury yacht trip, golf at the Wellington Golf Club, or an 85-inch TV.
Raffle tickets are on sale through 5 p.m. on Dec. 16. To purchase a raffle ticket, click here.
"If they go to London and compete, they're representing Palm Beach County, and that's what it's all about," Vanilla Ice said. "If we can raise the money for them, it's a big ticket."
Band director Antoine Miller said they have a lot of fundraising to do.
"We are right now trying to raise $50,000 for our down payment, which is due by the 25th of this month," Miller said.
Vanilla Ice encourages the kids to follow their dreams.
"I did 'Ice, Ice Baby' when I was 16 years old," the rapper said. "And it takes that time of life to all of this inspiration and become who you are."
Band member Jazmyn Holmes, 13, is excited about the possibility of going to London.
"I like the energy that we have," Holmes said. "We are so driven to do what we love."
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(KTLA) – A new coronavirus subvariant is starting to spread in the U.S. and, according to health experts, it could be causing an annoying symptom to return.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 10% of all COVID cases reported last week were determined to be from the omicron-related XBB.1.16 subvariant, being referred to by some as Arcturus.
After first being reported in January, the World Health Organization declared XBB.1.16 a variant of interest in mid-April, The Hill reports.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning residents that this omicron sub-strain of COVID-19 may come with an irritating symptom: conjunctivitis
Commonly known as pink eye, health officials also reported that pink eye could be linked to COVID early in the pandemic. Then again last year, experts warned there could be a connection between the then-new omicron variant and itchy, irritated eyes.
Now, some health officials are reporting an increase in conjunctivitis cases nationwide.
That includes Los Angeles County, where the health department has warned that pink eye may be the newest possible symptom of COVID.
“Observational data suggests that people infected with XBB.1.16 may be more likely to experience conjunctivitis as a symptom of their COVID infection, along with more traditional COVID symptoms, such as fever, cough and shortness of breath,” the LA County Health Department said in a statement. “Historically, conjunctivitis was reported in 1 to 3% of COVID-19 cases.”
Conjunctivitis occurs when the lining that covers your eyelid and eyeball, the conjunctiva, becomes inflamed, optometrist Dr. Melanie Dombrowski tells Nexstar’s WGHP. Symptoms include eyes becoming pink or red, increased tear production, discharge from the eyes, and itching, irritation, or burning, according to the CDC.
Pink eye is common with respiratory infections like the cold and flu.
However, with the limited data available, the department said it is “too early to know with certainty” if XBB.1.16 is truly associated with higher rates of conjunctivitis.
“Residents should be aware that itchy, watery or red eyes may be a sign of a COVID-19 infection and these symptoms should not be simply dismissed as a result of pollen or seasonal allergies, especially if someone more vulnerable to severe illness could be exposed,” the Health Department said. “The fact that we are seeing new strains, with possibly new and different symptoms, tells us that COVID continues to evolve and the way we think about our protections should reflect what we know.”
You should talk to your doctor if you have pink eye as well as pain in the eyes, sensitivity to light, blurred vision, intense redness, symptoms that aren’t improving or get worse, or a weakened immune system, according to the CDC.
Older adults and individuals with underlying health conditions are encouraged to take extra precautions to avoid infection, which includes staying up to date on vaccinations, frequent hand washing, and staying home when feeling sick.
Though officials say Arcturus may be more effective at escaping immune response than other subvariants, it doesn’t appear any more severe. | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/health-officials-warn-irritating-symptom-may-be-returning-with-latest-covid-strain/ | 2023-04-30 21:52:46 | 0 | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/health-officials-warn-irritating-symptom-may-be-returning-with-latest-covid-strain/ |
World’s largest hornets: Scientists will set 1,000 traps for murder hornets this year
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Scientists will set about 1,000 traps this year in their quest to wipe out the Asian giant hornet in Washington, the state Department of Agriculture said Tuesday.
Scientists believe the hornets, first detected in the Pacific Northwest state in 2019, are confined in Whatcom County, which is located on the Canadian border north of Seattle.
“We are doing pretty good right now,” said Sven-Erik Spichiger, who is leading the fight to eradicate the hornets for the state Department of Agriculture. “We know about where the nests are located in Whatcom County.”
The insects are the world’s largest hornets, with queens reaching up to 2 inches (5 centimeters) long. They are considered invasive in North America for their ability to kill other bee and hornet species, which is how they got the nickname “murder hornets.”
Hornets caught in traps help scientists find the location of nests. The state eradicated three nests last year, all near the town of Blaine, Washington, and there have been no confirmed reports of Asian giant hornet nests so far this year, Spichiger said.
Most of the traps will be set in northern Whatcom County, but a few will be set in the city of Bellingham, he said.
The agency is also encouraging residents to set their own traps to cover more ground.
The hornets will not be considered eradicated until Washington has gone three full years with no detections, the agency said. The first confirmed detection of an Asian giant hornet in Washington was made in December 2019.
Spichiger said the Entomological Society of America is also working to establish an official name for the insect. Asian giant hornet, or the popular nickname murder hornet, are not official names, he said.
The hornets can also deliver a painful sting, which can result in death if a person is stung repeatedly. Asian giant hornets rarely attack humans unless provoked. About 30 to 50 people die annually from Asian giant hornet stings in Japan, one of their native habitats.
Meanwhile, hornets, wasps and bees typically found in the United States kill an average of 62 people a year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said.
The battle to prevent the Asian giant hornet, an apex predator, from establishing a foothold in North America is being fought mostly in Whatcom County, Washington, and the nearby Fraser Valley of British Columbia. Whatcom County is about 55 miles (88 kilometers) south of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Another effort is underway to determine exactly where in Asia these hornets came from, to try and learn how they are getting across the Pacific Ocean, scientists said. The theory is they are crossing on cargo ships, officials have said.
Hornet queens tend to emerge from winter quarters in the spring and establish nests to birth worker hornets. The hornets start attacking and destroying beneficial honeybees later in the year, eating the bees for protein as they raise more hornets.
A small group of Asian giant hornets can kill an entire honeybee hive in a matter of hours. The honeybees pollinate many of the crops in Washington’s multibillion-dollar agriculture industry.
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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea will extradite a New Zealand murder suspect within 30 days, about two months after she was arrested in South Korea in connection with two dead children found in suitcases in Auckland, officials said Monday.
In making the decision, Han considered a Seoul court’s recent approval of the extradition, her New Zealand citizenship, the site of the crime, and South Korean national interests, the ministry statement said.
Han had the final decision on whether to send her to New Zealand after the Seoul High Court on Friday endorsed her extradition. Court officials said the woman earlier agreed in writing to be sent back to New Zealand.
Han ordered officials to hand over evidence obtained during the woman’s arrest to New Zealand authorities as well, the ministry said.
The Justice Ministry and Seoul prosecutors will consult with New Zealand authorities on the exact timing of the extradition within the next 30 days, it said.
South Korean police arrested the woman in September based on a domestic court warrant issued after New Zealand requested her provisional arrest. New Zealand’s Justice Ministry then requested her extradition.
New Zealand police said the South Korean warrant for the suspect’s arrest was related to two murder charges. The children’s bodies were discovered in August after a New Zealand family bought abandoned goods, including two suitcases, from a storage unit in an online auction. New Zealand police said the family had nothing to do with the deaths. They said the children were between 5 and 10 years old and had been dead for years when their bodies were found in the suitcases.
South Korean police said the woman was born in South Korea and later moved to New Zealand, where she gained citizenship. Immigration records show she returned to South Korea in 2018.
South Korean police suspected that she could be the mother of the two children, as her past address in New Zealand was registered to the storage unit where the suitcases were kept. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/seoul-to-extradite-new-zealand-murder-suspect-within-30-days/2022/11/14/e6172d24-6412-11ed-b08c-3ce222607059_story.html | 2022-11-14 13:27:06 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/seoul-to-extradite-new-zealand-murder-suspect-within-30-days/2022/11/14/e6172d24-6412-11ed-b08c-3ce222607059_story.html |
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VIRTUAL – On Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 PM EST, the Aurora Institute will host a webinar laying out an introduction to competency-based education. The session will explore what competency-based education (CBE) is, how CBE culture, pedagogy, and structure can center students and equity, and what policies and practices are needed to enable a shift to CBE systems. The Aurora Institute will be joined by educators and students to examine what CBE looks like in practice in schools and discuss professional learning resources for transitioning to a competency-based approach. This webinar is free to attend.
What: An Introduction to K-12 Competency-based Education (CompetencyWorks)
Who:
Speakers include:
- Laurie Gagnon, CompetencyWorks Program Director, The Aurora Institute
- Travis Lape, Innovative Programs Director, Harrisburg School District, South Dakota
- TBD – Students
When: Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST
Where: Zoom; Register Here
The Aurora Institute's mission is to drive the transformation of education systems and accelerate the advancement of breakthrough policies and practices to ensure high-quality learning for all. Aurora is shaping the future of teaching and learning through its work in policy advocacy, research, field-building, and convening. With a national and global view of education innovation, we work on systems change in K-12 education, promote best practices, examine policy barriers, and make recommendations for change to yield improved outcomes for students. Aurora envisions a world in which all people are empowered to attain the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to achieve success, contribute to their communities, and advance society.
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FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas is hosting Western Kentucky safety A.J. Brathwaite for an official visit this weekend.
Brathwaite, 6-0, 195, battled injuries in 2022 following an outstanding 2021 season. Injuries limited him to eight games in 2022 with 17 tackles, 12 solo, one for loss and an interception.
In a 2021, Brathwaite started all 12 games. He had 64 tackles, two for loss, a sack, two pass breakups, one interception and a forced fumble. His best output of the season came against Indiana when he totaled 15 tackles, including a sack and a forced fumble, all of which earned him C-USA Defensive Player of the week.
He played in four games in 2018 as a true freshman thus retaining his redshirt season. He then played in 13 games in 2019 and 11 in 2020. He started against UCA in 2019 and came off the bench against the Razorbacks to record one tackle in a 45-19 win.
He played high school football at Miami (Fla.) Central. He committed to Florida International on May 8.
Arkansas will host Delaware safety Amonte’ Strothers, 6-1, 195, for an official visit next week, possibly beginning Monday. Strothers had 31 tackles, 22 solo, three for loss, one sack, an interception, three pass breakups and a quarterback hurry in 2022.
In addition to Louisiana Tech defensive tackle, Keivie Rose, 6-3, 303, the Hogs hosted Louisville tight end Francis Sherman, 6-3, 234, for an official visit that ends today. Sherman caught one pass for 13 yards in 2022.
The Hogs have also jumped into the mix for Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College center Amaury Wiggins, 6-3, 290. He played high school football at Pensacola (Fla.) Pine Forrest. He will graduate from Coffeyville this month and then is eligible to transfer immediately with three years remaining.
Wiggins has gained offers from Arkansas, Texas A&M, LSU, Mississippi State, Tulsa, Memphis, Maryland, Illinois, Troy, Miami, Temple, Wyoming, Toledo, Utah State, FIU, Buffalo, Eastern Kentucky, Temple, Texas Southern, Alabama State, Jacksonville State, Liberty, Texas State, Middle Tennessee, Alcorn State, Old Dominion and Tennessee Tech.
At this time, Arkansas has six scholarships remaining for the Class of 2023. If they land Rose then the needs will be one offensive lineman, 2-3 secondary and then best available. | https://www.fox16.com/red-and-white-report/hogs-hoping-to-land-a-j-brathwaite-to-help-secondary/ | 2023-05-12 17:55:51 | 1 | https://www.fox16.com/red-and-white-report/hogs-hoping-to-land-a-j-brathwaite-to-help-secondary/ |
Police: Handcuffed woman accused of stealing cruiser
MOUNT VERNON, Ind. (WFIE/Gray News) – A woman in Indiana is accused of stealing a police cruiser Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
Officers with the Mount Vernon Police Department were called to a home for reports of a breaking and entering just after 5 p.m.
Police said they found 26-year-old Samantha Billings inside the house when they arrived and arrested her.
Billings was handcuffed behind her back and buckled into the back seat of a police car while officers returned to the home to see if anyone else was inside.
According to police, Billings was able to work her hands to the front of her body, manipulate the window of the cruiser’s cage and get into the front seat.
Officers said they saw Billings drive away and radioed for assistance.
Indiana State Police officers were able to catch up to Billings after she crashed into a farm field.
Billings was arrested and is facing several felony charges, including escape, burglary and theft of a vehicle.
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MONROE TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man accused of fatally shooting his three young sons admitted to planning the killings and lined them up before executing them with a rifle, prosecutors said Friday.
Chad Doerman, 32, who is also accused of wounding the boys’ mother at the family’s home, has been charged with aggravated murder, authorities said.
Clermont County’s chief prosecutor of Municipal Court, David Gast, said during Doerman’s arraignment Friday that one of the boys tried to flee into a nearby field but Doerman “hunted” his son down and brought him back to their home before killing him.
Doerman’s bail has been set at $20 million. Court records did not indicate whether he was represented by a lawyer at his arraignment. He is currently being held in Clermont County Jail.
Gast called the killings the worst crime he’d ever seen.
Deputies responded to the home in Monroe Township shortly before 4:30 p.m. Thursday after receiving a pair of 911 calls, one apparently from the mother who was screaming that “her babies had been shot” and another from a passing motorist who said a girl was running down the street saying her father was killing people, a news release from the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office said.
The deputies found three boys, ages 3, 4 and 7, outside the home with gunshot wounds and tried to save their lives, but the children died at the scene.
“They held these children knowing there was nothing they could do,” Gast said. ”How do you unsee that sort of abomination?”
The boys’ named have not been released.
“This was the man that everyday they woke up looking to for protection, love and guidance in all things, …” Gast said. “He was their world, he was their guardian and he executed them in cold blood.”
The sheriff’s office said the 34-year-old mother, who was not identified, was outside the home and had suffered a gunshot to the hand while trying to shield her sons from their father. She was transported to a hospital with injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening.
Doerman was found sitting on a stoop at the home and was taken into custody without incident. He was arraigned on three counts of aggravated murder Friday.
Officials have not released a motive behind the shootings.
Neighbors in Monroe Township, which is about 75 miles (120 kilometers) west of Columbus, reported hearing several shots fired in what they said is usually a quiet, calm neighborhood.
“I was sitting in the garage, and all of a sudden, I hear ‘boom, boom’ and like five more, and I was like, ‘That’s seven shots,’” Alexis Spoonamore told WLWT-TV in Cincinnati. “I’m shaking. It was a lot. It was bad.” | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/father-admits-to-fatally-shooting-3-young-sons-at-ohio-home-prosecutors-say/ | 2023-06-19 19:38:14 | 1 | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/father-admits-to-fatally-shooting-3-young-sons-at-ohio-home-prosecutors-say/ |
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Hoosier Lotto" game were:
03-04-07-09-25-31
(three, four, seven, nine, twenty-five, thirty-one)
Estimated jackpot: $11.2 million
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Hoosier Lotto" game were:
03-04-07-09-25-31
(three, four, seven, nine, twenty-five, thirty-one)
Estimated jackpot: $11.2 million | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Hoosier-Lotto-game-17149284.php | 2022-05-05 05:22:40 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Hoosier-Lotto-game-17149284.php |
Are Bissell or Shark steam mops best?
Maintaining sparkling floors is something many people say they try to do, though without efficient tools, it can be quite difficult. Many traditional mops require harsh chemicals and arduous labor, making steam mops a great alternative.
Two of the most well-known floor cleaning brands that produce steam mops are Bissell and Shark. When it comes to the most distinct difference between Bissell and Shark steam mops, many users would agree that Shark steam mops are lighter and more compact, while Bissell has a bit more heavy-duty cleaning power.
Bissell steam mop
Believe it or not, Bissell has been around since 1876. For over a century, the company has been leading the way on new and inventive technology to make cleaning easier. In recent years, the company claims to “have a passion for pets,” as they focus on producing products to assist pet owners in maintaining a clean home. The company also created the Bissell Pet Foundation, which supports providing safe and loving homes for pets.
With the speed and power to heat up in just 30 seconds, Bissell steam mops are effective pieces of equipment to deeply sanitize various flooring types. Using microfiber pads that are reusable and machine washable, these steam mops are worth the investment because they do not require buying disposable pads such as non-steam mops and provide a more thorough sanitization without chemicals.
Bissell steam mops cost around $100-$250, depending on the model and its features.
Bissell steam mop pros
- Heavy construction to release caked-on dirt
- Most models include a 23-foot long cable to move around the house with ease
- Easy to reach under and around furniture
- Great for cleaning up messes made by dogs, cats and other pets
- Heats quickly
- Many models feature a removable tank
- Multiple levels of cleaning modes and settings
- Features high and low steam settings
- Includes fragrance discs to leave fresh scents as you steam
- Spot scrubber to use on stubborn stains
- Chemical-free
- Reusable, machine-washable pads
Bissell steam mop cons
- Some Bissell steam mops are prone to leaving streaks on certain high-gloss flooring
- Certain models require the button to be pressed continuously while operating
- Bulky and hard to maneuver for many users
- Some models pricier than other brands
Best Bissell steam mops
Bissell Symphony Pet All-In-One Vacuum and Steam Mop
This multipurpose vacuum and steam mop in one helps get the job done without having to switch from one piece of equipment to another. It’s safe on tile, hardwood, granite, marble and linoleum. This two-in-one vacuum and mop concept is ideal for cleaning up large areas and messes in a timely manner.
Sold by Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond
Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe Steam Mop
This is a powerful model that heats up within just 30 seconds and features high and low steam settings that cater to specific needs. It includes a SpotBoost brush for deep or sticky stains that require scrubbing. It’s a reliable and hard-working device for an affordable price.
Sold by Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond
Shark steam mop
While Shark hasn’t been producing cleaning tools for as many years, they’re still a very reputable company and are known for user-friendly products that efficiently do the job and are surprisingly inexpensive. Not only does Shark produce steam mops, they also make vacuum cleaners, hair dryers and air purifiers.
Shark has developed cleaning technologies such as the anti-allergen complete seal, which captures 99.9% of allergens, dander and dust. The company also designed a self-cleaning brushroll that uses a no-hair wrap to capture more hair than standard wraps in vacuum cleaners. Shark’s steam mops range from vacmops, which vacuum and mop within the same device, to steam cleaning mops, which powerfully sanitize floors.
Shark steam mops are highly affordable and range from $60-$100.
Shark steam mop pros
- Light weight
- Good for small areas
- Easy to maneuver
- Affordable
- Multiple settings
- Most models feature transparent water reservoirs
- Reusable pads are machine-washable
- Two-sided action designed to sanitize more surface area
- Some models feature a no-touch pad release button
- Chemical-free
- Some models have a quick-release swivel cord wrap
Shark steam mop cons
- Non-removable tank
- Only holds 15 ounces of water at a time, which means you can only use it for about 20 minutes before refilling
- Some models’ cords are a bit short
- Certain models take a longer time to heat up
- Some models less powerful than others
Best Shark steam mops
This steam mop is a reliable, compact and convenient solution to cleaning quickly and efficiently. It’s perfect for those aiming to do swift, stress-free tidying up on a daily basis. It features a three-setting steam channeling option that allows you to control the amount of steam. The dual-sided, absorbent woven pad thoroughly grips and catches debris.
Sold by Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond
This model doesn’t have all the bells and whistles that the Genius Steam Pocket Mop has, but it is highly effective and very affordable. With dual-sided sanitizing, impactful scrubbing action and an extra-large reservoir to quickly complete large surface areas in one easy cleaning action, it’s a reliable model. It includes two washable pads.
Sold by Amazon
Should you get a Bissell or Shark steam mop?
For large surfaces, pet owners or for those who want a heavy-duty deep cleaning with fragrance, many users claim Bissell is the best. Because the company specializes in floor cleaning centered around pets, Bissell steam mops do an excellent job of catching pet hair, dander, loosening and catching dirt as well as sanitizing.
For those with smaller areas without pets who are looking for a light and easy cleaning device, Shark steam mops are powerful yet compact devices. These are especially great for anyone who can’t do strenuous labor including bending down, lifting or pushing anything heavy. Shark steam mops are reliable for frequent, quick, everyday use.
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Centrical report finds over 50% of contact centers will add gamification, want to reduce attrition rates, and more.
NEW YORK, LONDON and TEL-AVIV, Israel, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centrical, a global SaaS company, and pioneer of a next-generation employee engagement and performance management platform, has released a new industry trend report on the 2022 global state of contact center employee retention and performance.
The industry report is compiled feedback from 245+ contact center leaders from around the globe with company sizes ranging from 101-10,000+ employees.
Centrical CEO and Founder, Gal Rimon shared: "From the survey, we received very clear insights on where contact center leaders' mindsets and priorities are today. Employees are doubling down on their expectations, customers are more demanding than ever before, and to remain successful you must invest in your frontline employees and put them at the center of your business."
The report includes insights and feedback on what contact center leaders currently think of workforce engagement management, how well their employees are performing, the impact on CSAT, and their top initiatives and priorities for 2022-2023.
Key insights include:
- Attrition trends: 52% of respondents agreed that employee attrition is highly correlated to the quality of the employee-manager relationship
- Leadership focus areas: 90% of contact center leaders indicate improving employee experience is a top priority for 2022-2023
- Top priorities: 54% of respondents plan to add gamification in the next 12 months
"It's easy to say that contact centers need to improve the employee experience to reduce attrition, but it isn't so simple," said April Crichlow, CMO, Centrical. "Many factors are at play, from wages to interactions with managers, clarity of KPIs, increasing customer demands, and a host of other issues. Given Centrical's expertise and knowledge in the contact center, we felt it was critical to provide real-world insights and an action plan that all leaders can utilize to address retention and performance gaps given today's climate."
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Centrical's employee success platform blends artificial intelligence and advanced gamification with personalized micro-learning, real-time employee performance management as well as adaptive coaching tools, and well-being strategies. The company has offices in London, New York, and Israel. Customers include leading multinational enterprises, including British Telecom, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Teleperformance, Webhelp, and more.
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TORONTO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Magna Gold Corp. (TSXV: MGR) (OTCQB: MGLQF) ("Magna" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated April 21, 2022, it has filed an independent technical report entitled "NI 43-101 Technical Report Initial Mineral Resource Estimate for the Margarita Silver Project Chihuahua, Mexico" and dated May 24, 2022, with an effective date of April 8, 2022 (the "Technical Report"). The Technical Report was prepared by Richard M. Gowans, P.Eng., William J. Lewis, P.Geo., Chitrali Sarkar, M.Sc., P.Geo., and Ing. Alan J. San Martin, MAusIMM (CP) of Micon International Limited, and Rodrigo Calles-Montijo, CPG, of Servicios Geológicos IMEx, S.C. A copy of the Technical Report is available under Magna's profile on SEDAR.
About Magna Gold Corp.
Magna is a Mexico focused gold/silver production company engaged in acquiring, exploring, developing and operating quality precious metals properties in Mexico. It is committed to advancing its 100% owned flagship San Francisco Mine, the Margarita Project and other highly prospective mineral properties located in Sonora and in Chihuahua. The primary strength of the Company is the team of highly experienced mining professionals with a proven track record of developing properties in Mexico from discovery to production. Magna employs community members and services in its operations.
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Arturo Bonillas
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NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Veru Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of VERU during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Veru Inc. common stock between May 11, 2022 and November 9, 2022, inclusive.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: 1) the Company had withheld material adverse facts about the data from the sabizabulin Phase 3 trial and the Company's interactions with the United States Food and Drug Administration; 2) defendants misled Veru's shareholders to believe that the data from the sabizabulin Phase 3 trial was sufficient to support Emergency Use Authorization ("EUA") and even the submission of a New Drug Application without any further studies; and 3) the Company's filings concealed the true risks faced by Veru in gaining approval for its EUA request.
DEADLINE: February 6, 2023 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/veru-inc-lawsuit-submission-form/?id=34804&from=4
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Thomas named to prestigious list for fourth consecutive year
HOUSTON, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce a repeat honor for partner John B. Thomas who has been named to Lawdragon's 2023 500 Leading Lawyers in America list. This is the fourth year in a row that Mr. Thomas has been singled out for his exemplary work in Business Litigation.
The other attorneys at Hicks Thomas are also no strangers to Lawdragon's lists of elite legal professionals. Just last year, all 12 partners were named among the publication's inaugural list of leading litigators in America.
"Everyone at Hicks Thomas – not just me or others receiving an award – understands that our clients are the most important part of our practice," said Mr. Thomas. "Knowing that all of the lawyers here provide consistent, quality work for our clients is what gets me up in the morning."
Mr. Thomas has represented clients from a wide range of industries and backgrounds, including banking and finance, energy companies, health care, manufacturing, sales, and transportation. The quality of his representation has earned him accolades among the top legal publications, and professional organizations in the country. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property, listed among the best business litigators in the state by Texas Super Lawyers, named a top environmental trial lawyer by Chambers USA, and has earned repeat recognition from Benchmark Litigation.
Published annually, the Lawdragon 500 guides choose honorees based on an open peer-nomination process, intense independent third-party research, and thorough editorial evaluation to single out the best-of-the-best in various legal areas. The Lawdragon team has more than a century of combined experience in legal reporting and analysis, aided by an equally proficient team of editorial advisors who specialize in litigation practice.
Founded in 1997, Texas-based Hicks Thomas LLP is a premier litigation firm representing plaintiffs and defendants across the nation. With offices in Houston, Austin, Beaumont, Amarillo, and Sacramento, California, the firm provides in-depth experience in cases involving oil and gas, environmental, complex commercial, toxic tort, construction, products liability, corporate governance, securities, banking, insurance coverage, transportation, trade secrets and business litigation. Visit the firm at http://www.hicks-thomas.com.
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Something weird is up with La Nina, the natural but potent weather event linked to more drought and wildfires in the western United States and more Atlantic hurricanes. It’s becoming the nation’s unwanted weather guest and meteorologists said the West’s megadrought won’t go away until La Nina does.
The current double-dip La Nina set a record for strength last month and is forecast to likely be around for a rare but not quite unprecedented third straight winter. And it’s not just this one. Scientists are noticing that in the past 25 years the world seems to be getting more La Ninas than it used to and that is just the opposite of what their best computer model simulations say should be happening with human-caused climate change.
“They (La Ninas) don’t know when to leave,” said Michelle L’Heureux, head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast office for La Nina and its more famous flip side, El Nino.
An Associated Press statistical analysis of winter La Ninas show that they used to happen about 28% of the time from 1950 to 1999, but in the past 25 winters, they’ve been brewing nearly half the time. There’s a small chance that this effect could be random, but if the La Nina sticks around this winter, as forecast, that would push the trend over the statistically significant line, which is key in science, said L’Heureux. Her own analysis shows that La Nina-like conditions are occurring more often in the last 40 years. Other new studies are showing similar patterns.
What’s bothering many scientists is that their go-to climate simulation models that tend to get conditions right over the rest of the globe predict more El Ninos, not La Ninas, and that’s causing contention in the climate community about what to believe, according to Columbia University climate scientist Richard Seager and MIT hurricane scientist Kerry Emanuel.
What Seager and other scientists said is happening is that the eastern equatorial Atlantic is not warming as fast as the western equatorial Atlantic or even the rest of the world with climate change. And it’s not the amount of warming that matters but the difference between the west and east. The more the difference, the more likely a La Nina, the less the difference, the more likely an El Nino. Scientists speculate it could be related to another natural cycle, called the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, or it could be caused by human-caused climate change or both.
“At this point we just don’t know,” L’Heureux said. “Scientists are watching and I know, are actively studying. But it’s really important because of regional conditions. We need to get this right.”
La Nina is a natural and cyclical cooling of parts of the equatorial Pacific that changes weather patterns worldwide, as opposed to El Nino’s warming. Often leading to more Atlantic hurricanes, less rain and more wildfires in the West and agricultural losses in the middle of the country, studies have shown La Nina is more expensive to the United States than the El Nino. Together El Nino, La Nina and the neutral condition are called ENSO, which stands for El Nino Southern Oscillation, and they have one of the largest natural effects on climate, at times augmenting and other times dampening the big effects of human-caused climate change from the burning of coal, oil and gas, scientists said.
“They really have a very, very strong” effect, said research scientist Azhar Ehsan, who heads Columbia University’s El Nino/La Nina forecasting. “So a third consecutive La Nina is not at all a welcome thing.”
He said the dangerous heat in India and Pakistan this month and in April is connected to La Nina.
The current La Nina formed in the late summer of 2020 when the Atlantic set a record for the number of named storms. It strengthened in the winter when the West’s drought worsened and in the early summer of 2021 it weakened enough that NOAA said conditions were neutral. But that pause only lasted a few months and by early fall 2021 La Nina was back, making it a double dip.
Normally second years of La Nina tend to be weaker, but in April this La Nina surprised meteorologists by setting a record for intensity in April, which is based on sea surface temperatures, Ehsan said.
“These are very impressive values for April,” L’Heureux said. Still, because La Ninas historically weaken over summer and there are slight signs that this one may be easing a bit, there’s the small but increasing chance that this La Nina could warm just enough to be considered neutral in late summer.
La Nina has its biggest effect in the winter and that’s when it is a problem for the West because it’s the rainy season that is supposed to recharge areas reservoirs. But the West is in a 22-year megadrought, about the same time period of increasing La Nina frequency.
Three factors — ENSO, climate change and randomness — are biggest when it comes to the drought, which is itself a huge trigger for massive wildfires, said UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain. Without climate change, La Nina and bad luck could have made the drought the worst in 300 years but with climate change it’s the worst in at least 1,200 years, said UCLA climate hydrologist Park Williams.
La Nina “is a pretty important player; it may be the dominant player,” said Swain, who has a blog on Western weather. “It could be responsible for one-third, maybe one-half of the given conditions if it is pronounced enough.”
“It’s much less likely that the Southwest will see at least even a partial recovery from the megadrought during La Nina,” Swain said.
La Nina “amps up your Atlantic storms” but decreases them in the Pacific, said Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach.
It’s all about winds 6 to 7 miles (10 to 12 kilometers) above the water surface. One of the key factors in storm development is whether there is wind shear, which are changes in wind from high to low elevations. Wind shear can decapitate or tip over hurricanes, making them hard to strengthen and at times even stick around. Wind shear can also let dry air into hurricanes that chokes them.
When there’s an El Nino, there’s lots of Atlantic wind shear and it’s hard for hurricanes to get going. But La Nina means little wind shear in the Atlantic, making it easier for storms to intensify and do it quickly, said University of Albany hurricane researcher Kristen Corbosiero.
“That’s a really huge factor,” Corbosiero said.
“Whatever is the cause, the increasing incidence of La Ninas may be behind the increasing hurricanes,” MIT’s Emanuel said.
Some areas like eastern Australia and the arid Sahel region of Africa do better with more rain during La Nina. India and Pakistan, even though they get extra spring heat, also receive more needed rain in La Ninas, Columbia’s Ehsan said.
A 1999 economic study found that drought from La Nina cost the United States agriculture between $2.2 billion to $6.5 billion, which is far more than the $1.5 billion cost of El Nino. A neutral ENSO is best for agriculture.
Columbia’s Seager said even though there may be some chance and some natural cycles behind the changes in La Nina, because there’s likely a climate change factor he thinks there will probably be more of them.
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Governor Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today announced that a new Rustic Road guide that offers 123 backroad trips through Wisconsin scenery is available in print and online.
The newest route, Rustic Road 123, is in northwest Winnebago County along Pioneer and Medina Junction roads near the site of a former rail depot, two state trails and a wildlife area.
“Wisconsin’s Rustic Roads show us the lakes that glaciers left behind and the bluffs they left untouched. They span our forests and tour our diverse agricultural heritage,” Governor Evers said. “This program, which began in Taylor County in 1975, continues to grow thanks to local participation and a neighborly instinct to share some hidden gems for no other reason than to bring people joy.”
With the addition of Rustic Road 123, the program now highlights approximately 740 miles of scenic, lightly traveled country roads through 61 counties. Unique brown and yellow signs mark the routes of all officially designated Rustic Roads.
“Almost every county in Wisconsin has designated a Rustic Road through our unique local-state partnership dedicated to providing recreational opportunity for people of all abilities,” WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson said. “Our website has new Rustic Roads mapping features online and we encourage travelers to share their photos and celebrate with us as they check more routes off the list.”
“No matter which way the road takes you, Wisconsin is a prime road trip destination and our Rustic Roads help show off some of our most scenic areas,” Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary-designee Anne Sayers said. “They provide countless opportunities to enjoy our state’s natural beauty, explore our friendly communities, make memories and discover something new.”
For a free copy of the new edition of Wisconsin Rustic Roads, visit https://www.travelwisconsin.com/order-guides or contact the Department of Tourism at 1-800-432-8747.
The Rustic Roads guide is also available online as an interactive PDF. The interactive guide provides links to individual Rustic Road features, as well as online maps.
Rustic Roads range from two miles to 37 miles in length and have a maximum speed limit of 45 miles per hour. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation oversees the Rustic Roads program; however, the roads remain under local government authority. Learn more about nominating a Rustic Road by visiting the WisDOT website. | https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2022/06/17/governor-evers-announces-new-rustic-road-guide-featuring-123-routes/ | 2022-06-17 22:02:40 | 1 | https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2022/06/17/governor-evers-announces-new-rustic-road-guide-featuring-123-routes/ |
NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: October 28, 2021 to April 27, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 5, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Teladoc Health, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) increased competition, among other factors, was negatively impacting Teladoc's BetterHelp and chronic care businesses; (ii) accordingly, the growth of those businesses was less sustainable than Defendants had led investors to believe; (iii) as a result, Teladoc's revenue and adjusted EBITDA projections for FY 2022 were unrealistic; (iv) as a result of all the foregoing, Teladoc would be forced to recognize a significant non-cash goodwill impairment charge; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Teladoc you have until August 5, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Teladoc securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the TDOC lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/teladoc-health-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=30183&from=4.
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- New trade campaign launched to target all 55 other states in the Commonwealth
- Marketing blitz timed to mark the start of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham
- Campaign to build on pledges to increase trade at last month's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
LONDON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new trade promotion campaign will target everywhere from Vancouver to Vanuatu as the Commonwealth Games kicks off in Birmingham.
The Commonwealth makes up a third of the world's population – ranging from the world's second most populous nation (India's 1.4bn people) to its second smallest (Nauru's 13,000). Total trade with the Commonwealth was £120.6bn in 2021, accounting for 9.4% of the UK's total trade.
And now an ambitious new campaign from the Department for International Trade (DIT) aims to reach each and every other country in the Commonwealth – thought to be a first for an international trade promotion campaign.
In addition to more well-known outlets such as Canada's Globe and Mail, the NZ Herald and The Gleaner of Jamaica; the campaign will also feature in the Vanuatu Business Review, the Togo Presse and The Mihaaru of the Maldives.
It will spotlight businesses across the Commonwealth, showcasing why the UK is the best place in the world to invest, with our world-class talent, high spending consumer market and business-friendly regulatory landscape. It will also highlight our fantastic exporters to help stimulate global demand for British goods and services.
International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan said:
"The Commonwealth is made up of some of the world's most diverse and dynamic economies and stretches right across the globe."
"With its GDP forecast to jump by nearly 40 per cent over the next five years, we have a massive opportunity to turbocharge trade with Commonwealth countries."
"This exciting campaign, reaching out to some nations for the first time, will raise awareness of the exciting opportunities to boost two-way trade, drive business and economic growth and support local communities."
The new initiative is part of the wider GREAT Global Trade Campaign and is designed to showcase the success of trade and investment with the Commonwealth and encourage more businesses to trade.
The Commonwealth represents a major consumer market for UK exporters. It also offers incredible opportunities for investment, with countries like India and Nigeria among the world's fastest-growing global economies.
Investment between Commonwealth nations is already 27 percent higher than with countries outside the association. And bilateral trading costs are on average a fifth lower due to shared language and legal and economic systems – known as the 'Commonwealth Advantage.'
Running from this month to March 2023, the marketing campaign will capitalise on key moments in 2022, including the Commonwealth Games, Mobile World Congress Africa and COP 27.
It will target key senior business decision makers with a print, paid social, partnership and PR activation in all the 55 other Commonwealth member states.
Ian Bowen-Morris, DIT's Head of International Marketing, added:
"The GREAT Global Trade Campaign is the Government's flagship international trade and investment promotion campaign underpinning the Prime Minister's key trade and investment policy objectives.
"It builds on the proven success of previous international campaigns such as Invest in GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland, and GREAT Ready to Trade supporting the UK's economic recovery from Covid-19 and spearheading trade promotion plans around the world."
The campaign will position the UK as a world leader in green technology and finance, collaborating with global businesses to drive Net Zero goals.
The team will engage with devolved administrations and Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) across England, such as the Midlands Engine and Northern Powerhouse, as part of marketing activity. This will help drive regional growth and support the UK's levelling up agenda.
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Every day, businesses all over the Commonwealth choose to partner with the UK for the highest quality products and services.
- For example, UK Solar Power, a solar manufacturer and PV project specialist, is supplying innovative solar solutions to farming and residential communities in Africa and the Caribbean. So far UK Solar Power have supplied over 34,700 home and road light solutions to communities across the Commonwealth.
- British transport and logistics firm Direx Solutions worked with Canada's Metrolinx to deliver a project that improved the rail services speed by nearly 30%, created jobs across the region and helped cut costs by 50%.
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Custom "Ruby Red Rims" dazzle at W Magazine's 50th anniversary party
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In collaboration with Harris Reed, the acclaimed fashion designer known for challenging expectations, Lexus has reimagined an icon from "The Wizard of Oz" – Dorothy's ruby red slippers. "Ruby Red Rims" were unveiled last night at W Magazine's star-studded 50th anniversary party in New York.
Under license from Warner Bros. Consumer Products, the concept celebrates the automaker's daring redesign of its bestselling, most iconic vehicle, the all-new 2023 Lexus RX. It is an extension of the vehicle's launch campaign that reminds us to never lose our edge with a modern interpretation of one of the most celebrated films of all time. What if, in "The Wizard of Oz," Dorothy had ignored the advice to "follow the yellow brick road" and took the road less traveled instead?
With the "Ruby Red Rims," Harris Reed and Lexus present the RX as the ultimate vehicle for inspiring drivers to veer off of the beaten path. As the official vehicle of the W 50th anniversary party, the "Ruby Red Rims" RX was stationed at the event's entrance, greeting the fashion icons, celebrities and luminaries who have graced W's cover through the decades, and setting the tone for the '70s-themed bash.
"As a gender fluid designer, I've always been fueled and inspired by choosing the path less traveled," said Harris Reed. "With the bold new design of the Lexus RX and the cinematic Hollywood classic, 'The Wizard of Oz,' I took inspiration from the literal interpretation of choosing your own path and pursuing a new journey down the red brick road, with a nod to the film's iconic ruby slippers and my own designs."
In creating the "Ruby Red Rims," Reed took inspiration from two of the signature hats in his recent Spring 2023 ready-to-wear collection. The backs of the rims are made of solid aluminum and feature gloss-sealed glitter. In the center sits the ruby core and Lexus logo, embedded in a polished ruby red color, and powered by LED lights that bring them to life. Fins reveal the ruby red color from different angles, creating a magical moment that celebrates the iconic power of the shoes and the rims. A dramatic color change signifies the transition between worlds, immersing viewers in the journey.
"With 'The Wizard of Oz' as a foundation for our all-new RX launch spot, we were excited about the possibilities of connecting our wheels to Dorothy's ruby red slippers. The final design and thoughtful interpretation of the 'Ruby Red Rims' far exceeded our expectations," said Vinay Shahani, vice president, Lexus marketing. "We are grateful for the incomparable, trailblazing designer, Harris Reed, who helped us reimagine the ruby slipper in the most striking way for W's milestone 50th celebration."
The "Ruby Red Rims" RX will make additional appearances throughout the country later this year and next. For more information on the 2023 RX, visit www.lexus.com/newRX.
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Should I get cologne or perfume?
In most cases, cologne is marketed toward men, while perfume is marketed toward women. The truth is women can use cologne, just as men can use perfume.
The difference between these products is more about the formula and the concentration of essential oils in the fragrance than it is about the name. Perfume has a higher concentration of essential oils than cologne at around 20% to 30%. Cologne, on the other hand, usually has a far lower concentration of oils of around 2% to 5%.
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Cologne
Cologne is usually packaged in a dark-colored or black glass bottle with a simple, industrial design. This gives it a more masculine appearance, which men often favor. Unlike perfume, cologne has a much smaller percentage of essential oils and is more diluted with alcohol or water.
Cologne is known by many names, including eau de toilette, aftershave and eau de cologne. However, these are all slightly different products:
- Eau de cologne and eau de toilette are both a type of cologne with a low concentration of oils. Eau de cologne usually has a weaker fragrance than eau de toilette because there are less essential oils in it.
- Eau de parfum has a stronger fragrance than eau de toilette because of its higher concentration of oils. In fact, eau de parfum contains around 15%-20% perfume oils, but it’s often called cologne to appeal to men.
- Aftershave is a popular alternative to cologne, even though it was originally made just for shaving purposes.
Like perfume, cologne comes in many fragrances. The most popular scents are woody, musky or citrus. Some colognes have a warm vanilla or light floral scent.
The price of cologne varies from around $15 for a simple bottle at a drugstore to $60 or more from a recognized brand. Some celebrity colognes cost upwards of $100.
Cologne pros
- Bottles can be luxurious, sophisticated or elegant.
- Many higher-end colognes use premium-quality ingredients that give a long-lasting scent.
- It makes for a great gift.
- The right cologne can enhance the wearer’s natural scent and give them a boost of confidence.
- It can help set the mood.
- Cologne usually comes in splash and spray modes for quick, easy application.
- Most colognes have a more subtle scent, which is great for those who don’t want something too noticeable.
- Cologne is typically less expensive than perfume.
- Contrary to popular belief, some women prefer to use cologne; some fragrances are more unisex.
Cologne cons
- Many cologne bottles are too large or bulky for convenient travel or portability.
- Aside from some high-end options, cologne doesn’t usually have a long-lasting scent. This means frequent or regular reapplication is required or it will fade.
- Cheaper options of cologne are usually diluted with a higher amount of liquid (usually alcohol), so they may have an unpleasant or weak scent.
- The scent usually fades more quickly on oily or moist skin.
- Once opened, the shelf life of a bottle of cologne is only about a year or less. This is because the ingredients start to break down when exposed to the air.
Best colognes
Calvin Klein Eternity for Men AQUA Eau de Toilette
A small bottle of eau de toilette by a recognized brand, this cologne comes in a spray bottle and has a woody scent that appeals to those who want a more masculine, clean and fresh scent. The scent isn’t overbearing.
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This cologne has a smooth, woody fragrance with underlying notes of pepper, amberwood and bergamot. It uses high-quality ingredients, so the scent is long-lasting but not overwhelming. The only downside is the price, but for something you love, it’s worth it.
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Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau de Toilette Spray for Men
With a light citrus and woody scent, this cologne is strong, sweet and spicy and it lingers. It comes in a simple, sophisticated bottle. Although it’s geared toward men, it’s suitable for anyone.
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Perfume
Perfume is an overarching term that technically includes cologne but is almost always marketed toward women. In this modern age, however, many of the feminine versus masculine connotations of the term are starting to disappear.
In general, perfumes marketed toward women are more concentrated than colognes, with up to 40% oils. They come in various fragrances, including citrus, oriental, floral and clean, fresh scents. Some perfumes use animal extracts to ensure a longer-lasting scent.
Parfum is among the most expensive and longest-lasting options because it’s highly concentrated. A single ounce of a name-brand parfum can cost anywhere from $100 to nearly $500. On average, a bottle of perfume costs $30-$50 per ounce.
Perfume pros
- Perfumes come in sprays, splashes and roller balls for direct or indirect application.
- Since they use a higher concentration of essential oils, perfumes usually have a stronger scent than colognes.
- Some bottles are small and highly portable.
- Only a small amount is needed to make a statement.
- The strong fragrance of perfume can be beneficial to people with oily skin or the tendency to sweat because it lasts longer.
- The scent of higher-end perfumes changes with the wearer’s body chemistry.
- Perfume is versatile, so you can add it to the bath, hair or skin depending on what you’re going for.
Perfume cons
- The scent of some perfumes may be overwhelming to those with sensitive noses.
- Perfume can be costly, especially when choosing one with a higher concentration of oils.
- Like cologne, some synthetic perfumes have toxic chemicals that may trigger a reaction in some people.
Best perfumes
This popular Chanel perfume uses a warm blend of floral, citrus and vanilla for a long-lasting, sweet fragrance. It’s sophisticated, feminine and subtly changes throughout the day.
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Lancome La Vie Est Belle L’Eau de Parfum Spray
Made for the modern woman with luxury and sophistication in mind, this perfume uses natural ingredients for a sweet, floral scent with hints of citrus. It’s long-lasting, so a little bit goes a long way.
Versace Bright Crystal Eau de Toilette Spray for Women
For a sensual, floral fragrance that isn’t overpowering, this Versace perfume is a great option. It’s fresh, light and long-lasting. Plus, it comes in a unique, relatively large bottle that lasts a long time with regular application.
Should you get perfume or cologne?
Cologne is commonly used to refer to any fragrance marketed toward men, while perfume is often used to indicate fragrances marketed toward women, but aside from modern marketing purposes, neither term is truly gender-specific.
Both are a great way to express oneself, but if you want something that’s typically considered more masculine, choose cologne. If you prefer something with a stronger, longer-lasting scent that’s more feminine, choose perfume.
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Senator Joe Manchin this week introduced a bill seeking to delay federal EV tax credits, claiming the Treasury Department isn’t adhering to recently enacted rules.
The federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for qualifying vehicles was re-upped under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed last year, but with added requirements including one that EVs and their battery packs be assembled in North America.
The Treasury Department has delayed full guidance on the battery component of the rules to March, but allowed the rest of the program to be implemented January 1. In the meantime many vehicles that most certainly won’t be eligible for the tax credit as it was passed by the IRA are able to claim a full credit.
So Manchin wants the Treasury Department to stop issuing tax credits for vehicles that have foreign-assembled battery packs or minerals sourced from outside the regular U.S. trade sphere. In a press release, he described the IRA as “first and foremost an energy security bill,” saying EV tax credits are needed to protect domestic supply chains and ensure the U.S. is “not beholden to countries that don’t share our values.”
Separately, the new rules will also require dramatically different reporting from automakers and sellers, including new metrics and data streams that some companies were not previously keeping, so just proving compliance will be more complex.
For now, though, there’s another potential way for nearly any EV to net a tax credit. The IRA created a tax loophole in the associated 45W for commercial vehicles, allowing leased passenger vehicles—even imports—to claim government money, provided there’s a captive lease arm to issue the lease.
Some brands, such as Lucid, are already tapping into that to get credits for luxury vehicles that exceed price caps set by the IRA. And federally subsidized foreign luxury EV leases, it seems, may be just around the corner.
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It’s almost time for No. 14 Auburn (40-19) to play against No. 3 Oregon State (47-16) in a best-of-three super regional in Corvallis, Oregon, with a College World Series berth on the line.
Auburn had one Super Regional appearance before Butch Thompson became the head coach. Thompson is in his seventh season on the Plains. The Tigers are headed to their third super regional in five seasons. Auburn is one of 10 teams to advance to at least three super regionals since 2018, joining Arkansas (4), East Carolina, Mississippi State, North Carolina, Ole Miss, Stanford, Texas, Texas Tech, and Vanderbilt on the list.
Thompson appreciates the success but wants more for his team this season. Auburn reached the College World Series in 2019 but had an early exit. Thompson knows these opportunities are rare and wants to push toward a championship.
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“It’s national championship or bust, Thompson said. “If you just play the “Omaha” game to get to Omaha, it can be like 2019 or other times that I’ve been where it’s two and a barbecue. For me to not aim high for our program and start having our guys envision a national champion, I’m selling our fans short, and the potential of our program short.”
Cooper Hjerpe will get the start for the Beavers against Trace Bright for Auburn in the series-opener on Saturday at 9 pm CT on ESPN 2. Hjerpe is 10-2 and carries a sub-3 Earned Run Average. Hjerpe will present challenges to an Auburn offense that led all 64 NCAA Tournament teams in runs per game (17.0) and run differential per game (11.0) during regional play.
“We can’t play better than we did last weekend. The biggest challenge for us is trying to maintain and stay there. “The score will take care of itself, and this will come down to execution; whether we’re playing at Plainsman Park or a 41-hour drive away, this thing will come down to execution.”
Bright (4-4, 4.80) will have the task of slowing down a potent Beaver lineup led by Jacob Melton. The Pac-12 player of the year is hitting .360 with 21 doubles, 16 homers, and 81 RBI. Oregon State is batting .298 as a team and leads the nation in walks. The Beavers also are an excellent baserunning team, which will put pressure on Auburn catcher Nate LaRue.
Auburn practiced at Goss Stadium on Friday after arriving in Oregon on Thursday with confidence. It’d be hard not to have an extra pep in your step when your offense hit .395 while starting pitchers went 3-0 with a 3.86 ERA during last weekend’s regional. However, Thompson’s faith in this team goes beyond three games. It’s forged by a long season that brought the Tigers to Corvallis with big dreams.
I got to a certain point in the season where I said, ‘I trust this ball club,’ This is a ball club of consistency. We’ve never lost more than two ball games over the season... “I think every program, especially Auburn, should think that way that you should be aiming as high as you possibly can.”
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) _ Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Inc. (KW) on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings of $24.3 million.
On a per-share basis, the Beverly Hills, California-based company said it had profit of 12 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, were 50 cents per share.
The real estate investment and services company posted revenue of $139.6 million in the period.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – WARNING — the video on this article is graphic in nature and viewer discretion is suggested.
On May 18th, a stunning incident befell on a town bus in Charlotte, North Carolina, which was once captured on surveillance cameras. The bus motive force and a passenger engaged in a shootout on board, growing a perilous and life-threatening state of affairs for all passengers concerned.
According to CNN, the passenger concerned within the incident, Omarri Shariff Tobias, approached the bus motive force, David Fullard, asking to get off at a location that wasn’t a chosen prevent. As the bus was once nonetheless in movement, the placement escalated, and surveillance cameras captured the next argument between the 2 males.
In the video shared on this article, Fullard tells Tobias that he can’t drop him off at an undesignated prevent. The argument between the 2 continues, with Tobias bold Fullard to the touch him. Tobias then pulls out a gun, walks against Fullard, and confronts him, inflicting Fullard to open fireplace.
In the chaos that ensued, passengers are observed ducking for protection as Fullard and Tobias trade gunfire. Eventually, Tobias and every other passenger go out the bus, and Fullard fires every other shot at Tobias because the automobile involves a prevent.
Although each Fullard and Tobias are anticipated to get better, the incident raises critical considerations about protection for bus passengers. The transit machine has showed that the opposite two passengers at the bus had been unhurt.
Following the incident, Tobias was once charged with attack with a perilous weapon causing critical accidents, speaking threats, and wearing a hid firearm. It’s now not but transparent if fees will likely be introduced in opposition to Fullard, however he was once reportedly fired via the transit corporate. Firearms or different guns are prohibited via the transit corporate’s place of job coverage, and workers may also be terminated after the primary violation.
This incident is a stark reminder of the significance of maintaining bus passengers secure whilst touring. As we transfer ahead, it is a very powerful that transportation corporations proceed to make stronger protection protocols and make certain that all passengers and workers are secure.
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Two men charged with attempted murder in a 2020 shooting that left a New Jersey State Police trooper wounded have reached plea deals in the case.
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GENEVA (AP) — After a nearly 2-1/2-year hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Swiss town of Davos is set to again host global elites from business, government and activist groups for the World Economic Forum.
Russia’s war in Ukraine and climate change worries are expected to be on many minds at the event starting Monday as concern over the pandemic ebbs.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to pipe in virtually. The biggest delegation of top Ukrainian government officials to leave the country since the war started are set to attend Davos in person, organizers said.
In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, forum hosts invited no Russian officials or business leaders this year.
“I’m positive that that was the right decision,” forum president Borge Brende said during a news conference Wednesday. “We do hope, though, that Russia will follow a different path … in the years to come, to start to stick to the U.N. Charter and to their international obligations.”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are among the event headliners.
Brende said more than 2,500 participants from business, civil society, media and government are expected to attend, including more than 50 heads of state and government.
Organizers of the meeting, which usually takes place in Davos each January, hope to catapult out of a pandemic that repeatedly thwarted their hope of holding the event. The last one took place in 2020 as the pandemic was emerging, and then-U.S. President Donald Trump attended.
Skyrocketing inflation, growing signs of climate change, and food and oil shortages sparked by the Ukraine war have increasingly inherited international attention as the COVID-19 crisis has ebbed around the world. Davos organizers trotted out superlatives to reflect the many challenges.
“Under the theme ‘History at the Turning Point,’ the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos this year will be the most timely and consequential annual meeting since the creation of the forum over 50 years ago,” forum founder Klaus Schwab said.
He said: “Our first thoughts are with the war in Ukraine. Russia’s aggression on the country will be seen in future history books as a breakdown of the post-World War II and post-Cold War order.” | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Davos-returns-from-pandemic-with-Ukraine-climate-17181701.php | 2022-05-18 17:27:48 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Davos-returns-from-pandemic-with-Ukraine-climate-17181701.php |
It seems one of the original Charmed writers isn't bewitched by their successors.
The Charmed revival's season four finale aired on June 10, marking the end of the series. In the finale, Mel (Melonie Diaz), Maggie (Sarah Jeffery) and Kaela (Lucy Barrett) discover a portal to Halliwell Manor, where Piper (Holly Marie Combs), Phoebe (Alyssa Milano), Prue (Shannen Doherty) and Paige (Rose McGowan) lived in the original show. As executive producer Joey Falco told TVLine, "We wanted to eventually tie these universes together."
Exceutive producer Jeffrey Lieber added that they hoped to re-introduce the OG stars—that is, if they're "around and amenable."
However, original show writer Curtis Kheel made it crystal clear that the OG crew doesn't want to be associated with the revival. He imagined what would've happened if Charmed was renewed for another season, tweeting June 11, "I can tell u what happened next: Piper, Phoebe & Paige vanquished the 3 imposters right after they invaded Halliwell Manor. Then @H_Combs blew up the portal to that other universe & quipped: 'We wish them well.'"
The reboot's writers, who have a shared Twitter account, responded to Kheel's remarks: "Unlike with the OG version of the franchise, we had a strict ‘no assholes' hiring policy in the writer's room. We feel mostly sorry for these people, because unlike them we actually like each other and had the BEST time."
"And for the record, we LOVE both versions, which is why we set out to create a cohesive universe," they continued. "In our minds there is zero competition in a long line of strong young witches tasked with repeatedly saving the world."
Following the reboot writers' response, Kheel outlined his issues with the new iteration and the perceived slights to the Charmed fan base. "My problem with the Charmed reboot is that from Day One, it pretended like the original Charmed didn't exist, yet it borrowed a ton of ideas from it," Kheel said. "We worked very hard on the OG series for many years [and] to disregard that is offensive and disrespectful to us and our fans."
The creators of the original series, as well as the actresses, have previously expressed their distaste for the show.
For the actresses, they were upset that the new series was branded as "feminist" by the network, with Combs remarking in a tweet, "Guess we forgot to do that the first go around."
Sarah Jeffery eventually spoke out about the original stars' remarks, saying she'd be "embarrassed" if she were behaving the way they were. To this, Combs was frustrated but relented, saying in a statement, "I would like everyone to stop. Truth be told and it will be told is that our issues were and are at the corporate level. And we have the receipts."
She continued, "I will say to the ladies of the reboot... stick together... negotiate together and know that the discourse between us. you guys and crews being discarded and replaced is what they bank on. Division. That is all. Blessed be." | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1334416/feud-erupts-between-writers-of-the-original-charmed-and-reboot?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories | 2022-06-13 22:07:20 | 1 | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1334416/feud-erupts-between-writers-of-the-original-charmed-and-reboot?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories |
ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For many college students, being away at school is a change that is not always easy. This year, Edible is helping families remind their students that they are not alone with crafted care packages. The gifting experts who pioneered edible fruit arrangements have a broad assortment of treats and fun gifts that can bundled to create customized care packages that make the return to school start off on a sweet note.
"Going away for college can be stressful for students, but our assortment of care packages can help bring some fun and joy for your kids, as well as their friends, if they decide to share," said Angela Johnson, Vice President, Innovation and Merchandising for Edible Brands. "From our popular chocolate dipped fruit to our premium baked goods and more, we have gifts that will satisfy different tastes and make going back to school a sweet experience."
The top five Edible College Care Packages include:
- Just Because Bouquet: This fruit basket features chocolate covered pineapple cupcakes topped with sprinkles, our signature Swizzle Apple Fruit Truffles®, and so much more.
- TWIX Cheesecake & Brownie Box: Edible®'s partnership with TWIX® brings you just the right amount of salted caramel crunch in our Brownie & Cheesecake Box made with chopped TWIX® Cookie Bars.
- Thrive Farmers Coffee & Tea Gift Box: Make tea time and morning coffee that much sweeter with our Thrive Coffee and Tea Gift Box. Our exclusive mug and 12-count cookie box pair perfectly with the college morning rush.
- All Smiles Gift Bundle: Sometimes simple treats are the sweetest ones of all. Send our All Smiles Gift Bundle and you're sending a gift that's all sweet, all smiles, and no nonsense.
- Create Your Own Simply Edible Bouquet: Create your own bouquet specifically curated for your college student.
Gifts may be bundled with balloons, plush toys, flowers, cards, and other add-ons to create a customized package that fits each student's style and cravings. Call the Edible closest to the students' university to have the gift delivered same day.
In addition to edible fresh fruit arrangements, Edible also now offers fresh fruit smoothies, fresh produce boxes and baked goods both online and at over 1,000 Edible locations worldwide. For more information or to be sweet today, visit www.ediblearrangements.com.
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SHANNON, Ireland, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Airborne Capital announces the closing of its second asset backed securitisation ('ABS') transaction, MAST 2022-1.
- Marathon is the sponsor of the ABS while Airborne Capital is the servicer
- The $303.7 million ABS offered one tranche of notes, all of which have been privately placed, and secured on a portfolio of 15 narrowbody aircraft including two Boeing 737 MAX 8, two Airbus A320neo, six Airbus A320-200s and five Boeing 737-800NG aircraft
- The portfolio has a weighted average age of 6.0 years and an average remaining lease term of approximately 6.4 years
- The notes are A-rated, with an initial loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 61.1%
- Mizuho Securities was the structuring and placement agent while Clifford Chance and Vedder Price were the legal advisors
Commenting on the transaction, Joe Thorstenson, Managing Director and Head of Marathon's Aviation Strategy said:
"As a long-term investor in the aviation space we are delighted to raise ABS finance on attractive terms for this high-quality portfolio of in-demand aircraft."
Ramki Sundaram, CEO of Airborne Capital said:
"Airborne Capital continues to solidify its strong track record with our second successful ABS issuance. We are delighted with our partnership with Marathon on this transaction and it represents another strong validation of our origination and asset management credentials, coupled with the delivery of an attractive liability solution."
About Marathon Asset Management L.P
Marathon Asset Management, L.P. is a New York-based global investment advisor with over $20 billion of capital under management as of June 30, 2022. The firm was founded in 1998 by Bruce Richards and Louis Hanover and employs more than 170 professionals globally. The firm seeks attractive absolute returns through investments in the global capital markets and the private credit markets where it is known for its ability to provide capital solutions to companies across industries. Marathon has significant experience investing in companies through multiple cycles. Marathon possesses a unique, broad-based skill set and proprietary platform to research, analyze, and act on complex capital structures and situations. Marathon's corporate headquarters are in New York City, with offices in London, Tokyo, Luxembourg, Miami and Los Angeles. Marathon is a Registered Investment Adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Please visit the company's website at marathonfund.com.
About Airborne Capital Limited
Airborne Capital is a specialist aircraft leasing and asset management business headquartered in Ireland and with a presence in Shannon, Dublin, London, New York, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Airborne was established in 2017 and manages approximately USD 2bn of aircraft assets through active relationships with a global set of investors.
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A federal judge overseeing a high-stakes case that could threaten access to medication abortion across the nation told lawyers not to publicize upcoming arguments in the lawsuit, in a move experts say is outside the norm in the U.S. judicial system.
U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk — who was appointed by former President Donald Trump and is known for conservative views — told attorneys during a status conference by telephone on Friday that because the case has prompted death threats and protests, "less advertisement of this hearing is better," according to a transcript of the meeting.
"And because of limited security resources and staffing, I will ask that the parties avoid further publicizing the date of the hearing," Kacsmaryk said, according to the transcript released Tuesday. "This is not a gag order but just a request for courtesy given the death threats and harassing phone calls and voicemails that this division has received."
Kacsmaryk did not specify who made threats.
"We want a fluid hearing with all parties being heard. I think less advertisement of this hearing is better," the judge said in asking lawyers not to Tweet about the hearing so that the court could avoid "any unnecessary circus-like atmosphere of what should be more of an appellate-style proceeding."
The judge, based in Amarillo, Texas, said he planned to issue an order setting the hearing on Tuesday, one day before the hearing on Wednesday. Kacsmaryk ultimately issued the order Monday, after The Washington Post reported on his attempt to keep the hearing under wraps.
Protests are planned in the Texas Panhandle city Wednesday, with the Women's March advocacy group urging people to rally outside the federal courthouse wearing judge and kangaroo costumes to decry Kacsmaryk.
Terry Maroney, a professor at Vanderbilt University Law School who studies federal judges, said they often have security concerns in high-profile cases, but Kacsmaryk's handling of such worries was unusual.
"I have not heard of anybody doing this," Maroney said of Kacsmaryk seeking to delay public notice of the hearing. "It does strike me as unusual and not proper."
Maroney said that while Kacsmaryk noted his request to avoid publicity was not an order, most lawyers would nonetheless be inclined to obey when a judge frames a request as a matter of safety. "It functionally operates as a gag order," she said.
University of Oklahoma law professor Joseph Thai called it "deeply concerning" for a federal judge to try to keep the public in the dark.
"The fact that the Trump-appointed judge is deciding a highly political question, potentially denying millions of women across the country a safe and effective abortion pill, makes it all the more critical to ensure public notice and access to the hearing at which their rights will—or will not—be heard," Thai said. "Nothing less than the legitimacy of the judicial branch is at stake."
The closely watched lawsuit is challenging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's more than 20-year approval of the drug mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication abortions which account for more than half of the abortions in the U.S.
The suit was filed by a group that helped challenge Roe v. Wade, which the U.S. Supreme Court struck down last year, stripping away women's constitutional protections for abortion.
Impacts of a ruling against the FDA could take years to play out. It could affect states regardless of whether abortion is legal there.
Arthur Hellman, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, said that if Kacsmaryk had issued a gag order the lawyers could have appealed it but there was no avenue for judicial review of his requesting their silence "as a courtesy." "It gives rise to the appearance that he's trying to keep the hearing, somehow, secret," said Hellman. "It just looks bad." | https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2023/03/14/abortion-pill-access-case--judge-wants--less-advertisement- | 2023-03-14 20:16:31 | 0 | https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2023/03/14/abortion-pill-access-case--judge-wants--less-advertisement- |
ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions made a bold move during the 2023 NFL draft by trading away their sixth and 81st overall picks to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for the 12th and 34th overall picks. This caused quite a stir among fans and analysts alike, who were eager to see how the Lions would use their newfound draft capital.
However, the real shock came when the Lions selected Alabama’s Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th overall pick, adding yet another talented running back to their roster. Many were surprised by this move, as the Lions already had a strong stable of running backs, but it’s clear that they’re committed to building a dominant ground game for the upcoming season.
Related: 2023 NFL draft: Detroit Lions pick Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs with 12th overall choice
The Lions’ selection of Gibbs drew immediate shock from some analysts. But it was quickly met with positive reviews of the pick.
“When you pair him (Gibbs) with D’Andre Swift and David Montgomery, who they already have on the roster, what do you think Dan Campbell is gonna want to do this year? He wants to run the football” ESPN analyst Louis Riddick said. “He’s got homerun speed, sub 4.4 speed. He can run inside and outside. And he can catch the ball out of the backfield.”
“His comparison to me is obviously Alvin Kamara, Christian McCaffrey type. And you can see why, except he’s fast. He’s a guy who can take it the distance.”
Gibbs had an impressive season, rushing for 926 yards and seven touchdowns while also contributing 444 receiving yards and four touchdowns during his final season at Alabama. He averaged 6.1 yards per carry, making him a valuable asset to the Lions’ rushing attack. Gibbs ran a 4.36 in the 40 yard dash and recorded a 33.5 inch vertical jump at the NFL combine, confirming his top-tier athleticism.
“He’s built well in the lower body, from the hips on down,” Riddick elaborated. “And he’s just one of those guys who is a three down type of player. You’re gonna have a three-headed monster in Detroit.”
Although he had Gibbs linked to the Cincinnati Bengals on his final mock draft board, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. was high on the selection of Gibbs.
“You can use him in a lot of ways. You can make him a slot receiver. You can move him wide. He can help out in the kick return game. (He’s) a touchdown waiting to happen,” Kiper said. “He’s electric with the ball in his hands. He strings multiple cuts together in one run.”
“And he doesn’t cough it up. He’s got really good ball security. So for Jahmyr Gibbs, I don’t look at him as just a running back, I look at him as a multi-dimensional, all-purpose player.”
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CALGARY, AB, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) will release its third-quarter 2022 financial and operating results after the market close on Oct. 26, 2022.
CP will discuss its results with the financial community in a conference call beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. MT) on Oct. 26, 2022.
Canada and U.S.: 866-831-8713
International: 203-518-9822
*Conference ID: CPQ322
Callers should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call.
We encourage you to access the webcast and presentation material in the Investors section of CP's website at investor.cpr.ca
A replay of the third-quarter conference call will be available by phone through to Nov. 2 at 800-839-2456 (Canada/U.S.) or 402-220-7216 (International).
Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. CP-IR
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New UK leader to face highest government debt in 60 years
By DANICA KIRKA
Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — British government debt rose to the highest level in almost 60 years last month and retail sales slumped. That’s underscored the scale of the economic challenges facing whoever replaces Prime Minister Liz Truss after her administration imploded from a failed financial plan. The Office for National Statistics said Friday that public borrowing rose to 98% of economic output in September as rampant inflation increased interest payments on what the government owed. That’s higher than anytime since 1963, when Britain was still paying off the debts accumulated during World War II. Deepening the sense of gloom were figures showing that retail sales fell for a second straight month and are now 1.3% below pre-pandemic levels. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/10/21/new-uk-leader-to-face-highest-government-debt-in-60-years/ | 2022-10-21 13:24:53 | 0 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/10/21/new-uk-leader-to-face-highest-government-debt-in-60-years/ |
Innovative Partnership Funds Research into Diagnostic Tools for Alzheimer's Disease, ALS and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases
NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Target ALS and the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) announced today the first four award recipients in a new initiative to identify and develop biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD). A request for proposals was issued in January.
The partnership includes financial support from the ADDF's Diagnostics Accelerator, a global research effort initiated by ADDF Co-Founder Leonard A. Lauder and Bill Gates with support from other leading philanthropists to fast-track the development of biomarkers and diagnostic tools for Alzheimer's and related dementias.
Discovery and validation of biomarkers will help researchers diagnose these diseases earlier, track their progression reliably and efficiently assess the effects of new drugs, leading to more efficient clinical trials.
Four projects were selected based on their potential to advance biomarkers for ALS and Alzheimer's disease, FTD and other dementias. A brief overview of each newly funded project is provided below.
- Johannes Tröger (ki:elements), Jessica Robin (Winterlight Labs), Anja Schneider and Andreas Hermann (German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases)
- Claudia Duran-Aniotz (Universidad Adolfo Ibañez), Alejandro Bisquertt Zavala (Neurognos), José Manuel Matamala (Universidad de Chile), Agustin Ibañez and Andrea Slachevsky (Universidad Adolfo Ibañez), Rolando de la Cruz (Universidad de Chile)
- Magdalini Polymenidou (University of Zurich), Gianluigi Zanusso (University of Verona), Giuseppe Legname (Trieste International School for Advanced Studies)
- Pietro Fratta (University College, London), Michael Ward (NIH/NINDS), Leonard Petrucelli and Mercedes Prudencio (Mayo Clinic)
Research has shown that neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, ALS and FTD are heterogeneous in nature at the clinical, neuropathological and genetic levels, but they also share common features. Project funding established through this partnership will advance the long-standing search for biomarkers in each of these diseases, as well as provide insights into their heterogeneity.
"These overlaps in the biology and genetics of diseases like ALS, Alzheimer's and FTD offer promising new collaborative opportunities for disease focused research that can have far-reaching impacts," said Target ALS CEO Manish Raisinghani, M.B.B.S., Ph.D. "The work of these cross-sectoral and cross-disciplinary collaborative consortia has the potential to discover biomarkers to benefit ALS and other neurodegenerative disorders."
"Partnerships like the one between the ADDF and Target ALS are essential in expanding our scientific knowledge of all neurodegenerative diseases so we can deliver effective treatments for patients and families with ALS, Alzheimer's and other related dementias," said Howard Fillit, M.D., Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at the ADDF. "We are committed to investing in and developing novel biomarkers that will provide us with simple, accessible and accurate ways to diagnose patients earlier than ever before and pave the way for new and innovative therapies."
"There is much to discover about commonalities between ALS, FTD, Alzheimer's and related dementias, and a great value in looking at these diseases together," says Niranjan Bose, Managing Director, Health and Life Sciences at Gates Ventures. "This is an area that is still emerging and can benefit from philanthropic collaborations like the one between the Diagnostics Accelerator and Target ALS. Through this partnership, we hope to advance our understanding and make progress in identification of easily accessible biomarkers for better diagnosis and monitoring of these neurodegenerative diseases."
PROSA — A low-burden, high-frequency prognostic digital speech biomarker to improve future confirmatory ALS and FTD trials
Johannes Tröger (ki:elements), Jessica Robin (Winterlight Labs), Anja Schneider and Andreas Hermann (German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases)
This research is designed to develop and validate a biomarker based on short, high-frequency speech assessments that can be collected remotely. Changes in speech can be used to assess motor characteristics and cognitive abilities, including respiration, language, speech, executive function and memory. This research will improve understanding of similar patterns within patient groups to create a "yardstick" against which to measure changes that can be used to predict patient trajectory. The goals of the study are to improve patient characterization in ALS using speech assessments, validate and compare speech biomarkers to gold-standard clinical measures, and develop a prognostic biomarker based on clinical outcomes at six-month follow up.
Machine learning for the diagnosis and multimodal profile of neurodegenerative diseases based on circulating miRNA in Latin American population
Claudia Duran-Aniotz (Universidad Adolfo Ibañez), Alejandro Bisquertt Zavala (Neurognos), José Manuel Matamala (Universidad de Chile), Agustin Ibañez and Andrea Slachevsky (Universidad Adolfo Ibañez), Rolando de la Cruz (Universidad de Chile)
The team is studying levels of micro RNAs (miRNAs) in blood plasma, which can be dramatically affected by the physiological and pathological changes associated with Alzheimer's, FTD and ALS. This will be the first study to investigate miRNA biomarkers in Alzheimer's, FTD and ALS from a Latin American and Caribbean cohort, establishing the feasibility required to expand the study to a larger number of participants and more countries across the region. Using data collected from 230 participants, the team hopes to develop a low-cost, non-invasive blood test for the detection and differentiation between patients with these diseases.
Novel biomarkers to detect and monitor TDP-43 pathology in ALS/FTD
Pietro Fratta (University College London), Michael Ward (NIH/NINDS), Leonard Petrucelli and Mercedes Prudencio (Mayo Clinic)
TDP-43 is a protein that normally lives in the nucleus of nerve cells, where it quality controls the processing of RNA. In ALS, TDP-43 is absent in nuclei, instead forming clumps in the periphery of cells. Researchers are currently unable to detect these abnormalities in living patients, which severely hinders development of effective treatments.
To crack this problem, the team decided not to focus on TDP-43 directly, but on the by-products of its mis-localization. When TDP-43 is lost from the nucleus, highly specific mistakes in RNA and proteins occur. The team is developing and validating three types of tests that can detect these RNAs and proteins in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid of patients in order to gain information about changes in TDP-43.
A biomarker for TDP-43 mis-localization would allow researchers to understand when the disease process starts in patients, aiding in diagnosis and the start of potential treatments. It would allow them to assess the level of disease activity, showing whether patients are responding to specific treatments in clinical trials. It would also be essential in some other forms of dementia, such as frontotemporal dementia, where TDP-43 mis-localization occurs only in a subset of patients and cannot be identified with current tools.
Ultrasensitive detection of TDP-43 pathology with RT-QuIC of nasal swabs
Magdalini Polymenidou (University of Zurich), Gianluigi Zanusso (University of Verona), Giuseppe Legname (Trieste International School for Advanced Studies)
The team aims to develop a test for the early detection of changes in TDP-43 pathology, which is implicated in certain forms of ALS and FTD, using a sampling procedure similar to the nasal swabs that were so broadly utilized during the COVID-19 pandemic. To achieve this, they will use a novel technique to detect pathological proteins called Real-Time Quaking Induced Conversion reaction, or RT-QuIC, which can detect just traces of pathological TDP-43 in the cerebrospinal fluid of ALS and FTD patients. If successful, this test may be useful in healthy individuals in the future, to perform large screening campaigns for TDP-43 pathology detection in pre-symptomatic stages of the diseases.
Target ALS is a 501(c)(3) medical research foundation committed to the search for effective treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. We envision a world in which no one dies of ALS, and we play a unique role in the battle against this disease. Founded in 2013 by former New York City deputy mayor Dan Doctoroff — who lost both his father and uncle to ALS — our approach is breaking down barriers and silos that have historically inhibited research results. We do this through our Target ALS Innovation Ecosystem, which facilitates unparalleled collaboration between researchers from academia and the pharma/biotech industry. The Target ALS Innovation Ecosystem has revolutionized the field in just nine years through collaborations that have resulted in the first potential treatments since ALS was identified in 1869, including five drugs now in clinical trials. For more about Target ALS, visit www.targetALS.org.
Founded in 1998 by Leonard A. and Ronald S. Lauder, the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation is dedicated to rapidly accelerating the discovery of drugs to prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer's disease. The ADDF is the only public charity solely focused on funding the development of drugs for Alzheimer's, employing a venture philanthropy model to support research in academia and the biotech industry. Through the generosity of its donors, the ADDF has awarded more than $209 million to fund over 690 Alzheimer's drug discovery programs, biomarker programs and clinical trials in 19 countries. To learn more, please visit: http://www.alzdiscovery.org/.
The Diagnostics Accelerator, created in July 2018, is a partnership of funders with funding commitments totaling $100 million to develop novel biomarkers for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. In the initiative's newly launched second phase, the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), Eli Lilly & Company, Biogen and the Shanahan Family Foundation added their support to that of initial partners including ADDF Co-Founder Leonard A. Lauder, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott, the Dolby family, the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation and The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, among others.
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KYOCERA AVX's supercapacitors and Powercast's over-the-air wireless power technology combine to enable maintenance-free sensor tags and ESLs powered solely by RF harvested from RFID readers
PITTSBURGH and FOUNTAIN INN, S.C., Dec. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Powercast Corporation, the leader in radio-frequency (RF)-based over-the-air wireless power technology, and KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components, are teaming to create sustainable, battery-free solutions capable of harvesting power from industry-standard RFID readers to power ESLs (electronic shelf labels), RFID Sensor Tags and other battery-free IoT devices. Both Powercast (booth #52311) and KYOCERA AVX (booth #11123) will demonstrate the solutions at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, January 5 – 8, 2023.
How the technologies work together:
A tiny Powercast PCC110 Powerharvester® receiver chip embedded in electronic devices harvests RF out of the air when it comes within range of a UHF RFID reader, converts that RF to DC (direct current), and then stores it in a KYOCERA AVX supercapacitor for discharge when needed. This battery-independent power storage eliminates battery replacement maintenance and keeps disposable batteries out of landfills.
At CES 2023, the companies will demonstrate two Powercast products that highlight the joint technologies:
- Powercast's newly-redesigned PCT100 RFID Sensor Tags which measure temperature, humidity and light for environmental monitoring in the retail, medical, warehousing and industrial IoT markets: https://www.powercastco.com/products/rfid-sensor-tags/
- Powercast's new battery-free ESL which wirelessly updates an ePaper screen to display instructions on bins in warehouses to facilitate picking or assembly.
"The ability to power green, sustainable devices solely from the RF harvested from the RFID readers deployed today throughout many industries can solve the main problem IoT deployments face - battery replacement," said Charles Greene, PhD, COO and CTO of Powercast. "We are teaming with KYOCERA AVX whose thin, advanced supercapacitors can store the energy generated by Powercast Technology and discharge as needed to either directly power a battery-free device, or recharge a rechargeable battery."
"This collaborative effort can be used to develop environmentally-friendly smart home IoT ecosystems that eliminate disposable batteries, while extending backup time and providing instantaneous power pulses as needed," said Mamoon Abedraboh, Global Product Marketing Manager for Supercapacitor & Power Capacitors, KYOCERA AVX. "Our vision is to make IoT more sustainable now and into the future."
Visit Powercast's CES 2023 page, https://www.powercastco.com/ces-2023/, to schedule a time to meet the Powercast team and keep up to date on the company's news.
About Powercast
Powercast is the established leader in RF wireless power-over-distance solutions. Since its founding in 2003, Powercast has led the industry in RF wireless power innovations that meet FCC and other global standards. Powercast's technologies eliminate or reduce the need for wires and batteries, working at distances of 120 feet. The company's collaborative approach and expertise in all aspects of product design, from vision through prototyping and commercialization, has resulted in dozens of applications, extensive commercial success in both industrial and consumer applications, and over 10 million units shipped. With more than 100 customers and partner companies globally, Powercast leads the RF wireless power market with 79 early and fundamental patents worldwide and 23 patents pending. www.powercastco.com
About KYOCERA AVX:
KYOCERA AVX is a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future. As a wholly owned subsidiary of KYOCERA Corporation structured to capitalize on shared resources and technical expertise, KYOCERA AVX has an expansive global footprint comprised of several dozen research, development, and manufacturing facilities spanning more than 15 countries and staffed with talented personnel dedicated to innovation, component quality, customer service, and enabling a brighter future through technology. KYOCERA AVX designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies advanced capacitors, antennas, interconnects, circuit protection and timing devices, sensors, controls, filters, fuses, diodes, resistors, couplers, and inductors optimized for employment in the international 5G, IoT, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, medical, and military markets.
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Remnants of a hurricane caused waterfalls to form in the nation’s hottest and driest national park over the weekend.
The National Park Service shared a stunning video of the waterfalls in Death Valley saying they were due to recent rain from the remnants of Hurricane Kay, which made landfall in Mexico last week.
The temporary waterfalls were spotted just south of Natural Bridge on Badwater Road Sunday afternoon. Flooding in that area caused CA Highway 190 west of Stovepipe Wells and Badwater Road to be completely closed for cleaning.
Many roads in Death Valley remain closed as of Monday, according to the National Park Service. Flooding earlier this year closed a number of other roads as well, many of which are still inaccessible.
Roughly 40 vehicles were blocked by flooding in the Death Valley area Saturday, NPS reports. At one point, a tour bus became stuck in soft sand and blocked traffic for about an hour.
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Chief Creative Officer Taekjin Kim Unveiled Details of the Game in a Livestream Preview Today
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. and PANGYO, South Korea, Dec. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To showcase new details about NCSOFT's newest flagship IP, THRONE AND LIBERTY (TL), NC chief creative officer Taekjin Kim, along with principal development management officer Moonyoung Choi unveiled the latest about the game during a livestream Director's Preview on the company's official YouTube channel. TL is a next-gen massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG), coming to the global market in the first half of 2023 on PC and consoles.
In the Director's Preview, CCO Taekjin Kim declared that "TL is an MMORPG for all players across nationalities and generations." Kim also added, "Developed under the slogan of 'Play For All', TL will be available on the best platforms for players to enjoy TL, and that is both PC and console."
Further in the preview, producer Jongok Ahn and game design director Moonseop Lee revealed more about TL's key features and details. They demonstrated how TL is a seamless living world and dungeons that change depending on the weather condition and surrounding environments. The MMORPG has an immersive narrative where the past, present, and future are connected. The game also features a "Free Class" system, where player roles are decided by the weapons of their choice, and a PvP (Player versus player) combat system that allows players to decide whether they want to engage or not.
PDMO Moonyoung Choi further defined the direction of TL's game service. As Choi described, "all aspects of TL are aligned with our service goal, 'Play For All.'" Choi also stated that "TL offers unique UX and UI suitable for both PC and consoles, and also features precise character customization to meet the differing demands of our global playerbase." TL's 'Memorial' system adds to this by way of a sequential opening of content, customized according to player progress. For TL, streaming on mobile will also be available, enabling a further platform for players to keep up with their TL experience.
TL's Director's Preview is currently available to watch on the official NCSOFT YouTube channel. For the latest information on the game, players can also visit the official website to learn more: https://tl.plaync.com/
NCSOFT, headquartered in Pangyo, Korea, is the world's premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games, including the critically acclaimed Aion®, Blade & Soul®, Lineage®, and Guild Wars® franchises. NCSOFT West is a division of NCSOFT that holds operating responsibilities for North America, Europe, South America, and Australia/New Zealand. More information can be found at www.ncsoft.com.
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North Carolina governor vetoes abortion limits, launches override showdown
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s Democratic governor has vetoed legislation that would have banned nearly all abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy. The veto came Saturday during a public rally.
Hundreds of abortion-rights activists and voters watched on a plaza in Raleigh between the governor’s office and the Legislative Building as Gov. Roy Cooper affixed his veto stamp to the bill, which also places additional restrictions on physicians, abortion clinics and the women seeking the procedure.
The veto launches a major test for leaders of the GOP-controlled General Assembly to attempt to override Cooper’s veto after they recently gained veto-proof majorities in both chambers. The bill was the Republican response to last year’s U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Cooper, a strong abortion-rights supporter, had until Sunday night to act on the measure that would tighten current state law that bans most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s Democratic governor will veto legislation Saturday that would ban nearly all abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, capping a week of attempting to generate enough opposition to block the Republican measure he said is much more restrictive than meets the eye.
Abortion-rights activists plan to gather on a plaza in Raleigh near Gov. Roy Cooper’s office and the Legislative Building to see him veto the bill, which also would place additional duties upon physicians, abortion clinics and the women seeking the procedure.
The veto will launch a major test for leaders of the GOP-controlled General Assembly to attempt an override vote after they recently gained veto-proof majorities in both chambers.
Cooper, a strong abortion-rights supporter, has until Sunday night to act on the measure that would tighten current state law that bans abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Override voting could begin next week.
Party-line votes for passage last week in the House and Senate signaled Cooper’s expected veto could block the bill’s enactment if just one Republican who voted yes changes their mind or is absent during an override vote. So the governor spent this week on the road talking about the bill’s lesser-known details and urging residents to apply pressure upon key Republican lawmakers who expressed hesitance about further restrictions during their campaigns for office last year.
Republicans have pitched the measure as a middle-ground change to state abortion laws developed after months of private negotiations between House and Senate GOP members. It adds exceptions to the 12-week ban, extending the limit through 20 weeks for rape and incest and through 24 weeks for “life-limiting” fetal anomalies.
But Cooper has said repeatedly the details contained in the 47-page bill show that the measure isn’t a reasonable compromise and would instead greatly erode reproductive rights.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Biden administration official on Monday pushed back against growing criticism from Iranian American activists who are calling on the White House to abandon its efforts to resurrect the Iran nuclear deal.
The U.S. special envoy to Iran, Robert Malley, said that the administration “makes no apology” for “trying to do everything we can to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.” The White House has become increasingly pessimistic about reviving the 2015 nuclear agreement but has stopped short of declaring the deal dead.
The White House has faced growing pressure to scuttle the deal altogether following the Islamic government’s brutal crackdown of a women-led protest movement and Tehran’s decision to send hundreds of drones to Russia for use in its war in Ukraine.
Malley said that lost in the debate is that as the administration has pursued an Iran nuclear deal, it has also continued to pile sanctions on Iranian officials.
The administration announced sanctions against Iranian officials for the brutal treatment of demonstrators after last month’s death of a young Iranian woman while in the custody of Iranian security forces. The administration has also hit Iran with sanctions for supplying drones and technical assistance to Russia and ordered U.S. military strikes in August against Iranian-backed militias in Syria in response to attacks on U.S. forces in the region.
“I think people have to understand that they were not tying our hands because of … this hope that someday maybe there’ll be a deal,” Malley said during an appearance at a virtual event hosted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a Washington think tank. “No, we are taking action. We’re not waiting. We’re taking the action that we think is consistent and necessary to promote our values and our national security interests.”
The Biden administration this month levied new sanctions against Iran over the crackdown on antigovernment protests spurred by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. Morality police had detained Amini last month for not properly covering her hair with the Islamic headscarf, known as the hijab, which is mandatory for Iranian women. Amini collapsed at a police station and died three days later.
At least 270 people have been killed and 14,000 arrested, according to the group Human Rights Activists in Iran. Demonstrations have continued, even as the feared paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has warned young Iranians to stop.
The White House has also said that Iranian troops are “directly engaged on the ground” in Crimea supporting Russian drone attacks on Ukraine’s power stations and other key infrastructure. The Iranians have provided the technical assistance after selling the Russians — desperate for precision guided weapons — hundreds of the drones. The Iranian government has denied selling Moscow drones or providing it with assistance.
The Iran nuclear deal already has been teetering toward collapse despite President Joe Biden’s efforts to revive it since August, with his administration saying Tehran has sought to push extraneous issues into the indirect talks. Still, the administration has not given up all hope for a turnaround.
The pact, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, would provide Tehran with billions of dollars in sanctions relief in exchange for the country agreeing to roll back its nuclear program to the limits set by the 2015 deal.
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth year in a row, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has recognized National CORE as a LEED Homes Power Builder. National CORE is once again the only nonprofit developer to be named on the exclusive list. The distinction is awarded to developers and builders who achieved LEED certification on more than 75% of their construction in the prior year.
National CORE currently has more than a dozen new affordable housing communities in development and construction, representing thousands of affordable apartment homes. All of its developments currently under construction will be all-electric, near-zero net energy, and anticipated to achieve LEED Homes certification at the Gold level or higher.
"National CORE's continued presence among the nation's most-sustainable developers, both affordable and market-rate, is a testament to our team's commitment to forward-thinking planning, development, and construction," said National CORE Director of Sustainable Design Tim Kohut. "That commitment is demonstrated each and every year in the work we do."
As the first developer to sign the American Institute of Architects' (AIA) 2030 Commitment, National CORE prioritizes energy-efficiency and sustainability in each apartment home it builds and owns. These values, put into action, are making a difference.
Across its existing portfolio, National CORE continues to do its part by prioritizing water conservation and energy efficiency through dedicated maintenance and capital improvements. Since 2013, National CORE has saved approximately 435 million gallons of water through turf removal, irrigation redesign, installing drought-tolerant landscape, replacing plumbing fixtures, and installing toilet leak sensors. Meanwhile, National CORE has installed nearly 12 megawatts of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on 54 existing communities, dramatically reducing energy use.
Since 2015, the total carbon dioxide (CO2) footprint from National CORE's common areas has decreased by 1.26 million pounds (57,152 metric tons), even as the nonprofit built nearly 20 new affordable communities. This carbon reduction is equivalent to planting 40,645 trees or taking 154 vehicles, which drive 12,000 miles per year, off the road.
To read the full USGBC press release on the 2022 LEED Homes Awards, please visit: U.S. Green Building Council Announces Recipients of 2022 LEED Homes Awards | U.S. Green Building Council (usgbc.org)
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Rubio demands Biden investigate Ford's deal with Chinese battery maker
Washington — Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, is asking the Biden administration to investigate Ford Motor Co.'s plans to build a $3.5 billion battery plant in Marshall and to withhold any federal aid that may benefit the Chinese company it is licensing technology from.
It is the latest reflection of how ongoing political and economic tension between the United States and China has introduced new challenges for automakers seeking to ramp up electric vehicle production in a global battery supply chain dominated by China.
Ford will own and operate the recently-announced plant, which is expected to come online in 2025 and build lithium iron phosphate batteries for the automaker's electric vehicles. But the battery cell technology will be licensed from Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., or CATL, which is based in China and is the world's leading EV battery maker.
Rubio wrote a letter to the U.S. Departments of Treasury, Energy and Transportation on Monday requesting a review of the plan by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, an interagency group that reviews foreign investment in the United States for potential national security risks.
He also demanded that no federal funds "go to enrich (People's Republic of China) champion CATL, or any other Beijing-supported company. directly or indirectly."
That should especially apply to funding and tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act, he added, which includes billions in federal subsidies for domestic battery manufacturing. Ford said earlier this week that the subsidies were a major part of why the Dearborn automaker chose the United States rather than Mexico or Canada for the project.
"The exact structure of this arrangement has yet to be reported, but policymakers should be clear-eyed about one takeaway: if Chinese companies like CATL are able to exploit both Chinese and United States incentives for battery and EV technology through clever corporate arrangements, then there is no use in investing federal funds toward industrial development in the first place," Rubio wrote. "Taxpayer dollars should never be used to support PRC champions."
Melissa Miller, a spokesperson for Ford, said CATL will not get any U.S. tax dollars.
"Ford will wholly own and control the new battery facility, which will initially create 2,500 good U.S. jobs, with no foreign investment," Miller said in response to Rubio's letter. CATL's "involvement is simply as a source of technology and expertise that will be licensed to us."
The president can suspend or block a business transaction if there is "credible evidence" that it would threaten national security, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. Between 2017 and late 2022, 17 deals had been blocked through the process, primarily related to semiconductors or financial services.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Treasury did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Rubio's request or if the agency has discussed with Ford whether the project would be eligible for tax incentives, but the White House touted the investment in a release Wednesday.
Ford's project "will lead to good-paying jobs that Americans can raise a family on, the revitalization of entire communities that have often been left behind, and America leading the world again in the industries that drive the future," the administration said.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation also declined comment.
Other Republicans have raised concerns about Ford's licensing agreement with CATL.
"The Biden Administration won’t quit pushing their leftist green agenda even though it makes us dependent on China," tweeted Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, who serves as the U.S. House majority leader. "This from Ford shows certain companies are fine with that. Shameful. Now more than ever we shouldn’t be relying on China for anything."
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, a Republican from Tennessee, tweeted on Monday that she was "deeply concerned" about the new plant.
"It is inappropriate for US corporations to partner with an adversary in order to sneak into our country," she wrote. "We want all American companies to succeed in America — not by doing business with the CCP (Chinese Communist Party.)"
Bloomberg reported Thursday that the Chinese government, too, will be looking closely at CATL's deal with Ford. Chinese officials are concerned that Ford could get undue access to CATL's technology, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources, and plan to check whether any people it has sanctioned are involved in the project.
Ford said it is "not aware of any outreach by Chinese government officials on this matter."
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CIT, a division of First Citizens Bank, today announced that its Power and Energy business arranged $88 million in financing for a 173-megawatt stand-alone merchant battery storage facility in Texas.
The borrower, Wolf Tank Storage, is an affiliate of Aypa Power Development, which develops, owns and operates numerous utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects that assist in the decarbonization of the electrical grid. Aypa Power is a portfolio company of Blackstone Inc.
Located in Webb County, Texas, the Wolf Tank Storage project will support the delivery of dependable electricity supply in the south region of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Construction is already under way and completion is expected in the first quarter of 2023. Siemens Financial Services participated as joint lead arranger in the financing.
"Battery storage is an increasingly valuable component of the electricity generation mix, facilitating the integration of renewable power generation into the electric grid, ensuring dependable electricity flow," said Marc Atlas, Chief Financial Officer of Apya Power. "We appreciated CIT's agility and expertise in arranging financing for the Wolf Tank Storage project."
"Apya Power is a premier developer and operator of successful battery energy storage systems (BESS) across the United States," said Mike Lorusso, managing director and group head for CIT's Power and Energy business. "We are pleased to finance this innovative project that will support renewable power generation and help sustain reliable power in the South Texas market."
CIT's Power and Energy business is widely recognized as a pioneer and leader in the financing of battery energy storage systems and renewable power projects. It consistently ranks among the leading arrangers of secured financing for U.S.-based renewable energy projects, according to data compiled by Inframation, an Acuris company.
Power and Energy, part of CIT's Commercial Finance division, leverages its deep industry knowledge and expertise to offer comprehensive financing solutions for renewable and conventional power generation. The unit manages a large, diverse portfolio that includes investments in all asset classes across the energy sector.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Rudy Giuliani faced hours of questioning Wednesday before a special grand jury in Atlanta as a target of an investigation into attempts by former President Donald Trump and others to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia.
The former New York mayor and Trump attorney left the Fulton County courthouse without commenting to reporters roughly six hours after the special grand jury convened Wednesday as part of a rapidly escalating investigation that has ensnared several Trump allies.
Giuliani's questioning took place behind closed doors, as grand jury proceedings are secret. Swarmed by news cameras Wednesday morning as he stepped out of a black SUV at the courthouse steps, Giuliani said he didn't plan to talk about his testimony.
“Grand juries, as I recall, are secret,” said Giuliani, who came to court with his attorney, Robert Costello. “They ask the questions and we’ll see.”
Though grand jury secrecy rules prohibit people present during grand jury testimony from discussing it, that prohibition does not apply to witnesses, including Giuliani. As a former federal prosecutor, he is likely familiar with those rules.
It's unclear how much the former New York mayor and attorney for Trump was willing to say after his lawyers were informed Monday that he's a target of the investigation.
Giuliani's Atlanta-based attorney, Bill Thomas, declined to comment after Giuliani left the courthouse. Costello did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The investigation by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has brought heightened scrutiny to the desperate and ultimately failed efforts to overturn Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 election win. It’s one of several investigations into Trump’s actions in office as he lays the groundwork for another run at the White House in 2024.
Willis opened her investigation after the disclosure of a remarkable Jan. 2, 2021, phone call between Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. On the call, Trump suggested that Raffensperger could “find” the exact number of votes that would be needed to flip the election results in Georgia.
Trump has denied any wrongdoing. He has described the call as “perfect.”
Willis last month filed petitions to compel testimony from seven Trump associates and advisers. She has also said she’s considering calling Trump himself to testify, and the former president has hired a legal team in Atlanta that includes a prominent criminal defense attorney.
Other Trump allies swept up in the probe include U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham. His attorneys filed a legal motion Wednesday asking a federal judge to put Graham’s special grand jury appearance set for Aug. 23 on hold while the South Carolina Republican appeals an order compelling him to testify.
Fulton County prosecutors want to ask Graham about phone calls they say he made to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his staff in the weeks following the vote.
Graham’s attorneys, including former Trump White House counsel Don McGahn, are fighting the subpoena in federal court. They argue Graham’s position in Congress protects him from having to appear before the grand jury. A federal judge rejected that notion and ordered the senator to testify. Graham has said he plans to appeal.
In seeking Giuliani’s testimony, Willis noted that he was both a personal attorney for Trump and a lead attorney for his 2020 campaign.
She recalled in a petition how Giuliani and others appeared at a state Senate committee meeting in late 2020 and presented a video that Giuliani said showed election workers producing “suitcases” of unlawful ballots from unknown sources, outside the view of election poll watchers. The claims of fraud were debunked by Georgia election officials within 24 hours. Yet Giuliani continued to make statements to the public and in subsequent legislative hearings claiming widespread election fraud using the debunked video, Willis noted in her filing.
Two of the election workers seen in the video, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, said they faced relentless harassment online and in person after it was shown at the Dec. 3 Georgia legislative hearing in which Giuliani appeared. At another hearing a week later, Giuliani said the footage showed the women “surreptitiously passing around USB ports as if they are vials of heroin or cocaine.” They actually were passing a piece of candy.
Willis wrote in the court filing that Giuliani’s hearing appearance and testimony were “part of a multi-state, coordinated plan by the Trump Campaign to influence the results of the November 2020 election in Georgia and elsewhere.”
Willis also wrote in a petition seeking the testimony of attorney Kenneth Chesebro that he worked with Giuliani to coordinate and carry out a plan to have Georgia Republicans serve as fake electors. Those 16 people signed a certificate declaring falsely that Trump had won the 2020 presidential election and declaring themselves the state’s “duly elected and qualified” electors even though Biden had won the state and a slate of Democratic electors was certified.
Giuliani’s attorneys tried to delay his appearance before the special grand jury, saying he was unable to fly due to heart stent surgery in early July.
But Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney, who’s overseeing the special grand jury, said during a hearing last week that Giuliani needed to be in Atlanta on Wednesday and could travel by bus, car or train if necessary.
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Statement Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
DENVER, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Clough Global Opportunities Fund (NYSE MKT: GLO) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0943 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 20, 2022.
The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder. The Fund estimates the following percentages, of the total distribution amount per share, attributable to (i) current and prior fiscal year net investment income, (ii) net realized short-term capital gain, (iii) net realized long-term capital gain and (iv) return of capital or other capital source as a percentage of the total distribution amount. These percentages are disclosed for the current distribution as well as the fiscal year-to-date cumulative distribution amount per share for the Fund.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this 19(a) Notice are only estimates and not for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
Presented below are return figures, based on the change in the Fund's Net Asset Value per share ("NAV"), compared to the annualized distribution rate for this current distribution as a percentage of the NAV on the last business day of the month prior to distribution record date.
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+Cumulative distribution rate is based on distributions paid to date for the period November 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022.
*Cumulative fiscal year-to-date return is based on the change in NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions and that all rights in the Fund's rights offering were exercised, for the period November 1, 2021 through April 29, 2022.
**The 5 year average annual total return is based on change in NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions and that all rights in the Fund's rights offering were exercised, as of the last business day of the month prior to the month of the current distribution record date.
While the NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.
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First Alert 7 Forecast- The Rain Cometh
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Wait there’s water falling from the sky? Yep! The rain is finally here, overtaking our Texan friends south of the Red River and progressing across the rest of the Texoma area tonight as we roll into Sunday morning, throughout the day Sunday, and into Monday.
We’re expecting a wide range of accumulations through Monday, ranging from 4-6 inches in some of the heavier areas, which is why the NWS has issued flood watches all along the Red River, and why we’ve labeled Sunday and Monday First Alert days.
There is both risk and reward from this stint of rain: Texoma is very dry, and under extreme and exceptional drought. In this sense, the rain is fantastic for curbing the negative effects of drought. Unfortunately though, drought-ridden soil also does not absorb rainfall very quickly, which enhances the risk of flash flooding.
Rainfall Monday will be more confined to the southern portion of the area, and chances continue to dwindle throughout next week. This bout of rain rides on a second August cold front, which means highs for your Sunday will sit beautifully in the high 70s. The cooler trend continues throughout next week with highs Monday in the low 80s and slowly creeping back up to the high 80s and low 90s by Thursday.
Keep your First Alert 7 app handy for more updates on any flash flooding, and enjoy the rain and cooler temps!
-First Alert Student Meteorologist Collin Mertz
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Flagstaff gathers to remember couple who died lost at sea in Mexico
FLAGSTAFF — As people filled the assembly hall at Northern Arizona University on Saturday afternoon, photos and videos of Yeon-Su Kim and Corey Allen and the life they shared together were broadcast on the screen at the front of the room.
The scenes showed the couple celebrating birthdays, holidays, family vacations with their two kids and the seemingly mundane moments in between — memories that at one point might have seemed inconsequential but have since elevated to a newfound importance.
Kim and Allen died after being lost at sea while kayaking off Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, on Thanksgiving. They had two surviving teenage children.
Speaking to an overflowing room with countless others who joined the memorial online, the couple's family, friends and colleagues took turns remembering the special people Kim and Allen were and the impact they have had on the world around them.
Andrew Sánchez Meador, a colleague and friend of Kim's, opened the ceremony with a moment of silence.
"Over the past decade I have had the distinct honor of being the recipient of Yeon-Su's presence and positivity. I've also had the honor of being the recipient of Corey's heartfelt hugs and kitchen counter counseling sessions," Sánchez Meador said.
"They were both wonderfully unique people but when you combine the two it created a multiplicative effect, it created a force that was impossible to resist. The world was just better when you were around them," he said.
Kim's brother and sister, who traveled from South Korea for the memorial, spoke lovingly of their sister who was brave enough to leave home and continue her education in the United States when she was young. After graduation, Kim moved to Flagstaff to work at NAU in 1998 and soon met Allen. With thousands of miles separating Kim from the rest of her family, her brother Se Yong Kim remembers the comfort it gave them knowing that she had Allen by her side.
"Corey was always there whenever Yeon-Su needed help and support," Se Yong said. "It was their fate to meet and get married and live together forever. Now it is time for us to let them leave from us in this world."
Kim's sister Jiny Kim talked about plans she had made to come visit her sister in Arizona just next month. While they might not have spent a lot of time together growing up, Jiny said, they were looking forward to bonding more now that they were older and settled.
"We lost the opportunity to enjoy our life all of a sudden and it's not fair," she said.
The loss is so painful they still have not been able to break the news of their sister's death to their mother, Se Yong said.
Cathy Small, a professor at NAU and family friend, remembered her hesitation when Kim first told her she had met someone online.
"It turned out to be Corey, the love of her life, the father to their two sensitive, smart, talented, thoughtful children Pax and Lux," Small said. "And he remained a devoted soulmate and a truly creative force in their lives."
The couple was deeply involved in projects and organizations in the city, including at NAU, Pine Forest Charter School, Flagstaff Insight Meditation Community and Allen's photography studio Hidden Light.
Kim, the director of forestry at NAU, was also a prominent leader in her industry across the U.S. and internationally, leading the way in research surrounding sustainable community forestry the economy of recreation.
More than anything, Kim's colleagues said that her true passion was working to make the industry more diverse and inclusive for the next generation of forestry professionals.
At the time of her death, Kim was working on a complex federal grant application to help advance the next generation of forestry professionals coming from underrepresented groups, her colleague Jim Allen said.
In her memory, he said, the department intends to pick up where she left off and submit the application to carry on her mission.
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Amber Alert issued for 12-year-old girl in Florida
Published: Jul. 3, 2023 at 8:58 AM CDT|Updated: 36 minutes ago
(Gray News) - An Amber Alert has been issued for a 12-year-old girl missing in Jacksonville, Florida.
Fernanda Arias was last seen Monday in the 2300 block of Peach Drive in Jacksonville, authorities said. She is described as 4-foot-11, 100 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair.
Fernanda was last seen wearing a white shirt and dark pants.
She is believed to be in the company of Jorge Reyes, and they may be traveling in a dark-colored two-door Honda with a large rear spoiler. A description is not available for Reyes
If seen, do not approach. Instead, call 911 or contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office by calling (904) 630-0500
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russia’s embassy in North Korea says the country has eased stringent epidemic controls in capital Pyongyang that were placed during the past five days to slow the spread of respiratory illnesses.
North Korea has not officially acknowledged a lockdown in Pyongyang or a re-emergence of COVID-19 after leader Kim Jong Un declared a widely disputed victory over the coronavirus in August, but the Russian embassy’s Facebook posts have provided rare glimpses into the secretive country’s infectious disease controls.
The embassy posted a notice Monday issued by North Korea’s Foreign Ministry informing foreign diplomats that the “intensified anti-epidemic period” imposed in Pyongyang since Wednesday was lifted as of Monday.
Last week, the embassy said that North Korean health authorities required diplomatic missions to keep their employees indoors and also measure their temperatures four times a day and report the results to a hospital in Pyongyang. It said the North Korean measures were in response to an increase in “flu and other respiratory diseases,” but it didn’t mention the spread of COVID-19 or restrictions imposed on regular citizens.
Shortly before that post, NK News, a North Korea-focused news website, cited a North Korean government notice to report that health officials had imposed a five-day lockdown in Pyongyang in an effort to stem the spread of respiratory illnesses.
North Korea’s state media didn’t mention any preventive measures specifically tied to COVID-19 as it tightened restrictions in Pyongyang last week. But on Wednesday, the state-run Korean Central News Agency said North Korean health workers have “redoubled” their efforts to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and firmly maintain an “anti-epidemic atmosphere” throughout society to cope with the “daily-worsening world health crisis.”
“(Health workers) are directing primary efforts to consolidating the anti-epidemic barrier and intensifying the medical examination and disinfection to prevent the outbreak and spread of viral respiratory diseases including influenza,” the agency said. “They also make it a daily routine to measure temperatures and sterilize hands of the people in crowded places and ensure the accuracy of medical examination.”
Getting a read of North Korea’s virus situation is difficult as the country has been tightly shut since early 2020, with officials imposing strict border controls, banning tourists and aid workers and jetting out diplomats while scrambling to shield their poor health care system.
North Korea’s admission of a COVID-19 outbreak in May last year came after it spent 2 ½ years rejecting outside offers of vaccines and other help while steadfastly claiming that its socialist system was protecting its population from an “evil” virus that had killed millions elsewhere.
South Korea’s Unification Ministry, which handles inter-Korean affairs, said the number of foreign missions that are currently active in North Korea would be 10 or less, a list that includes the missions of China, Vietnam and Cuba along with the Russian embassy.
North Korean state media in recent weeks have stressed vigilance against a possible re-emergence of COVID-19. The official Rodong Sinmun newspaper, which previously described the anti-virus campaign as the “No. 1 priority” in national affairs, called for North Koreans to maintain a “sense of high crisis” Monday as COVID-19 continues to spread in neighboring countries.
Some analysts say North Korea could be taking preventive measures as it prepares to stage huge public events in Pyongyang — possibly as early as next week — to glorify Kim’s authoritarian leadership and the expansion of his nuclear weapons and missiles program.
Recent commercial satellite images indicated preparations for a massive military parade in Pyongyang, likely for the 75th founding anniversary of the Korean People’s Army that falls on Feb. 8 — an occasion Kim could potentially use to showcase his growing collection of nuclear-capable missiles.
Satellite images taken Friday indicated continuing parade practices at a training site in southeast Pyongyang despite the reported lockdown, according to 38 North, a website specializing in North Korea studies. But no activities were seen at Kim Il Sung Square in the central part of the city where the country usually hosts military parades, the report said.
Some outside experts linked North Korea’s 2022 COVID-19 outbreak to a massive military parade in April, where Kim vowed to accelerate the development of nuclear weapons and threatened to use them if provoked.
North Korea maintains it has had no confirmed COVID-19 cases since Aug. 10, when Kim used a major political conference to declare the country has eradicated the coronavirus, just three months after the country acknowledged an omicron outbreak.
While Kim claimed that the country’s purported success against the virus would be recognized as a global health miracle, experts believe North Korea has manipulated disclosures on its outbreak to help him maintain absolute control.
From May to August, North Korea reported about 4.8 million “fever cases” across its population of 26 million but only identified a fraction of them as COVID-19. Experts say the country’s official death toll of 74 is abnormally small, considering the country’s lack of public health tools.
North Korea has dubiously insisted that rival South Korea was responsible for its COVID-19 outbreak, saying that the virus was transported by anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets and other materials flown across the border by balloons launched by South Korean civilian activists. South Korea has dismissed such claims as unscientific and “ridiculous.” | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ap-russian-embassy-says-north-korea-lifted-lockdown-in-capital/ | 2023-01-30 22:08:04 | 0 | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ap-russian-embassy-says-north-korea-lifted-lockdown-in-capital/ |
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Scores of Serbian students, many wearing black and carrying flowers, paid silent homage on Thursday to peers killed a day earlier when a 13-year-old boy used his father’s guns in a school shooting rampage that sent shockwaves through the nation and triggered moves to boost gun control.
The students filled the streets around the school in central Belgrade as they streamed in from all over the city. Earlier, thousands had lined up to lay flowers, light candles and leave toys to commemorate the eight children and a school guard who were killed on Wednesday morning.
People cried and hugged outside the school as they stood in front of heaps of flowers, small teddy bears and soccer balls. A gray and pink toy elephant was placed by the school fence along with messages of grief, and a girl’s ballet shoes hung from the fence.
The Balkan nation is struggling to come to terms with what has happened. Though awash with weapons left over from the wars of the 1990s, mass shootings still have been extremely rare — and this is the first school shooting in Serbia’s modern history.
The tragedy also sparked a debate about the general state of the nation following decades of crises and conflicts whose aftermath have created a state of permanent insecurity and instability, along with deep political divisions.
Dragan Popadic, a psychology professor at Belgrade University, told The Associated Press that it’s still unclear what caused the teenager to react in such a way, but that the tragedy has exposed the level of violence present in society and caused a deep shock.
“All of a sudden, we are living in a different world,” he said. “We used to live in a world where it was impossible for a 13-year-old to be a mass killer and now, all of a sudden, it is possible and we have to accept that it happened.”
Such a change, Popadic added, is “deeply disturbing.”
Authorities on Thursday moved to boost gun control, as police urged citizens to lock up their guns and keep them safe, away from children.
Police have said that the teen used his father’s guns to carry out the attack. He had planned it for a month, drew sketches of classrooms and made lists of the children he planned to kill, police said on Wednesday.
The boy, who had visited shooting ranges with his father and apparently had the code to his father’s safe, took two guns from the safe where they were stored together with the bullets, police said on Wednesday.
“The Ministry of Interior is appealing to all gun owners to store their guns with care, locked up in safes or closets so they are out of reach of others, particularly children,” police said in a statement that also announced tightened controls on gun owners in the future.
The shooting on Wednesday morning at Vladislav Ribnikar primary school also left seven people hospitalized — six children and a teacher. One girl who was shot in the head remains in a life-threatening condition, and a boy is in serious condition with spinal injuries, doctors said Thursday morning.
To help people deal with the tragedy, authorities announced they were setting up a help line. Hundreds answered a call to donate blood for the wounded victims. A three-day mourning period will begin Friday morning.
Serbian teachers’ unions announced protests and strikes to demand changes and warn about a crisis in the school system. Authorities shrugged off responsibility, with some officials blaming Western influence rather than a deep social crisis in the country.
Popadic said that various forms of violence pervades Serbian society, from schools to politics. He cited harassment of political opponents by ruling populists, aggressive hooligan groups in sports or frequent violence among school children and toward teachers that come to light only in case of serious incidents.
“People suddenly have been shaken into reality and an ocean of violence that we live in, how it has grown over time and how much our society has been neglected for decades,” he warned. “It is as if flashlights have been lit over our lives and we can no longer mind our own business.”
The shooter, whom the police identified as Kosta Kecmanovic, hasn’t given any motive for his actions.
Upon entering his school, Kecmanovic first killed the guard and three students in the hallway. He then went to the history classroom where he shot the teacher before turning his gun on the students.
Kecmanovic then unloaded the gun in the school yard and called the police himself, although they had already received an alert from a school official. When he called, Kecmanovic told duty officers he was a “psychopath who needs to calm down,” police said.
Those killed were seven girls, one boy and the school security guard. One of the girls was a French citizen, France’s foreign ministry said.
Authorities have said that Kecmanovic is too young to be charged and tried. He has been placed in a mental institution while his father has been detained on suspicion of endangering public security because his son got hold of the guns.
“I think we are all guilty. I think each one of us has some responsibility, that we allowed some things we should not allow (to happen),” said Zoran Sefik, a Belgrade resident, during Wednesday evening’s vigil near the school.
Jovan Lazovic, another Belgrade resident, said he was not surprised: “It was a matter of days when something like this could happen, having in mind what happening in the world and here,” he said.
Gun culture is widespread in Serbia and elsewhere in the Balkans: The region is among the top in Europe in the number of guns per capita. Guns are often fired into the air at celebrations and the cult of the warrior is part of national identity. Still, the last mass shooting was in 2013 when a war veteran killed 13 people in a central Serbian village.
Experts have repeatedly warned of the danger posed by the number of weapons in a highly divided country like Serbia, where convicted war criminals are glorified and violence against minority groups often goes unpunished. They also note that decades of instability stemming from the conflicts of the 1990s as well as ongoing economic hardship could trigger such outbursts. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/international/serbia-police-urge-people-to-lock-guns-after-school-shooting/ | 2023-05-04 20:31:54 | 0 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/international/serbia-police-urge-people-to-lock-guns-after-school-shooting/ |
If NFL mock drafts and free agency guides agree on one thing, it’s that the Ravens need a wide receiver.
It would be difficult to argue after a season in which no Ravens wideout reached even 500 receiving yards. They will have a new offensive coordinator in 2023 and plan to arm him with new pass catchers to supplement 2021 first-round pick Rashod Bateman and last year’s No. 2, Devin Duvernay. General manager Eric DeCosta and coach John Harbaugh said as much at their season-ending news conference.
“The one area that needs to be built is the wide receiver room, so that will be a new room, basically,” Harbaugh said. “There will be pieces of it still there — you know the guys — and then we’ll be adding a lot of pieces to that room, and there [will] be competition, too. So, that’ll be the room that will start together in this new offense, and we’ll build with those guys.”
Tight end Mark Andrews added his two cents at the Pro Bowl, where he told NBC Sports’ Chris Simms the Ravens have to change their reputation for depressing receivers’ production. “This is such a pass-happy league,” Andrews said. “if you’re not doing it, you’re gonna fall behind.”
The Ravens do not have a high first-round pick or abundant cap room as they face the prospect of using the franchise tag to keep quarterback Lamar Jackson in Baltimore. But they will have realistic targets in free agency, the trade market and the first three rounds of the draft. Here’s a look at wide receivers who might fit:
Free agents
Allen Lazard: The 6-foot-5, 227-pound Lazard is built like a tight end and produced consistently as a third-down and red-zone target for Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay. He’s also an excellent blocker, a trait the Ravens prize in their wide receivers. Lazard’s statistics won’t blow anyone away, but he held his own stepping in for Davante Adams as Rodgers’ No. 1 option. With a career average of 13.2 yards per catch, he’s more of a big-play threat than he might appear. Plenty of analysts have already suggested him as a prime target for DeCosta. The only worry is that his price tag — Pro Football Focus’ Brad Spielberger projected it at three years, $33 million — might soar given the paucity of appealing wide receivers on the free-agent market.
D.J. Chark: The 2018 second-round pick out of LSU would bring the size and speed the Ravens have lacked in their wide receiver corps. He would also arrive with durability concerns after missing 19 games over the past two seasons. Chark played 2022 on a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions and delivered exactly what they paid for when he was on the field, averaging 16.7 yards per catch. He was Jared Goff’s most potent downfield target as the Lions won five of their last six games and nearly made the playoffs. In 2019, he caught eight touchdown passes and made the Pro Bowl for the Jacksonville Jaguars. With so few big-play threats available in free agency, Chalk will command more years and more dollars than he did last offseason. Would his inconsistency and injury history dissuade the Ravens from bidding?
Parris Campbell: The 2019 second-round pick out of Ohio State lacks big-play upside (9.9 yards per catch in 2022) but was a consistent bright spot in a difficult season for the Indianapolis Colts. He caught 63 of 91 passes thrown his way and at 6-feet, 208 pounds, would give Jackson a sturdy target out of the slot. Campbell’s injury history — 15 games played over his first three seasons — might mean he’s available on a modest, one-year deal, so he could be a low-risk play for the Ravens, who could pair him with a draft pick to build out their wide receiver room.
Odell Beckham Jr.: Reports listed the Ravens among Beckham’s suitors before he ultimately missed the entire 2022 injury because of a torn ACL. Beckham has not played a full season since 2019, but he did help the Los Angeles Rams win the Super Bowl a year ago. At age 30, he might have a few more productive years in him if he can prove he has recovered from the knee injury.
Trade targets
DeAndre Hopkins: No other player has featured so prominently on the Ravens fans’ wish lists. The Arizona Cardinals will start over with a new coach and a new offensive design, so it’s not clear how Hopkins, looking to win now at age 30, would fit with their rebuild. His talent is beyond question. He made five Pro Bowls between 2015 and 2020 and would give the Ravens a punishing, one-on-one playmaker they have not had since Anquan Boldin helped them to a Super Bowl victory a decade ago. Hopkins lost seven games to injury in 2021 and served a six-game suspension for PED use last season, but before that, he had played at least 15 games for nine straight seasons. Though DeCosta has said the Ravens could get creative, trading for Hopkins would not be easy. They would be unlikely to offer a first-round pick, and they don’t have a 2023 second-round pick to put in a deal. Even if they mustered enough draft capital to interest the Cardinals, Hopkins’ $19.45 million salary would not slide easily into their budget. The Ravens would have to believe he’s the piece to put them over the top as a contender.
Brandin Cooks: He wanted to be traded during the season, but the Texans could not find a team willing to meet their price. Cooks is still just 29 and has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in six of his nine NFL seasons. He’s not a big target but has played at least 12 games in each of the last eight seasons. If he was a free agent, his resume would put him at the top of the wide receiver market. But the obstacles to acquiring him are similar to those around Hopkins. Cooks signed a $39.8 million extension last April, so he won’t come cheap, and the Ravens don’t have a surplus of second- and third-day picks to offer in trade. If DeCosta wanted to make a big splash going after Cooks, would he already have done it?
Elijah Moore: The 2021 second-round pick requested a trade last season, saying he was underused in the New York Jets’ offense. General manager Joe Douglas said he received calls from interested teams but had no intention of trading his young wide receiver. Moore’s usage increased but did not skyrocket from there; he was targeted just six times over the Jets’ last three games. Could that lead the 22-year-old Moore to renew his trade demand this offseason? He has flashed the big-play potential that excited scouts in the first place and has two years left on his rookie deal, so he would bring a different flavor to a thin market.
Salary-cap casualties
Michael Thomas: The New Orleans Saints could save themselves a chunk of change — a $31.76 million roster bonus for 2024 that becomes guaranteed March 17 — by cutting Thomas, who has played just 10 games over the last three seasons because of ankle and foot injuries. He won’t turn 30 until next month and was the best receiver in football in 2019, so the upside for a new team could be significant. Not to mention the Ravens love signing players who don’t cost them compensatory picks.
Robert Woods: The Tennessee Titans traded a sixth-round pick to obtain Woods before last season, but he did not produce as hoped for them, catching 53 passes on a team-high 91 targets for just 527 yards and two touchdowns. Though he was never a Hopkins- or Thomas-level star, Woods is just a few years removed from being a far more productive receiver for the Rams. The Titans need to rebuild their offense, and Woods is owed a $13.75 million base salary in 2023, so the math points toward a release. He could provide depth for the Ravens as a modestly priced veteran.
Kenny Golladay: As close to a sure cut as there is in the league, Golladay has given the Giants little return on the four-year, $72 million contract they signed him to before the 2021 season. After establishing himself as a productive deep threat with the Lions, he caught all of six passes for 81 yards in 12 games for the Giants last season. They could save $13.5 million by cutting him, so the decision seems obvious. Golladay has been bad enough that new suitors won’t trip over one another to sign him. But he’s a 6-4 target with multiple 1,000-yard seasons under his belt, so he could be worth a cheap flier.
Adam Thielen: The Minnesota Vikings need to shed salary and could save $13.4 million by releasing their veteran wide receiver. Thielen is five years removed from his last Pro Bowl, but at age 32, he’s still a durable, 6-2 target who caught 14 touchdown passes as recently as 2020. The Ravens reportedly expressed interest in trading for him in 2020, so perhaps they would see him as an experienced complement to Bateman and a 2023 draft pick.
Draft prospects
Quentin Johnston: Several mock drafters, including ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr., have sent Johnston to the Ravens at No. 22 overall. The 6-4, 215-pound TCU star is regarded as the most talented prospect in a weak wide receiver class, with after-the-catch sizzle to match his size. But his college production did not consistently live up to his tools, so it’s fair to wonder if the Ravens would want to use their only pick in the first two rounds on a boom-bust candidate.
Zay Flowers: Here’s another first-round candidate who comes in a very different package from Johnston. The 5-10, 172-pound Boston College star moves beautifully and put up 1,077 yards and 12 touchdowns on a bad team with no other playmakers close to his level. His slight frame and propensity for drops are the factors working against him.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: As a sophomore at Ohio State, he was the most productive pass catcher in an offense that also featured 2022 first-round picks Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. Then, a hamstring injury wiped out most of his 2022 season. Smith-Njigba does not project as an exhilarating deep threat, but he makes contested grabs and consistently adds yards after the catch. There’s a good chance he will be available when the Ravens pick in the first round.
Rashee Rice: The 6-2, 203-pound Rice is a powerful receiver who finished his senior season at SMU with 1,344 yards and 10 touchdown catches. He’s not a burner but might offer solid value in the third round if the Ravens go wide receiver there after using their first-round pick on a different position.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gravitate is pleased to announce that GROWMARK, Inc. recently turned to Gravitate for a self-service platform solution to provide forward contracting opportunities for their customers.
With Gravitate's drive to automate processes through AI-enabled collaboration and decision support software, they were the ideal choice when GROWMARK was looking for a way to streamline their fixed forwards business. GROWMARK's Vice President of Energy, Kelvin Covington noted, "I was introduced to the Gravitate team in 2020 and was instantly impressed with their software solutions and knowledge of the energy business. We needed a more streamlined solution for our customer risk management process and chose Gravitate as our technology partner. They have been great to work with and I am excited about the positive impact this will have for our customers."
Gravitate has delivered a system that provides customers with live fuel and propane pricing and enables GROWMARK'S customers to execute transactions online. According Gravitate Founder and Product Owner, Mike Scharf "It's exciting because our technology is enabling GROWMARK's fuel business to scale efficiently, and we are creating a better user experience for internal users and customers. We have loved working with GROWMARK and are excited about the rollout of the selling platform."
The solution will be rolled out to GROWMARK's customers throughout 2023. It is anticipated that the system will go far beyond the quantitative return on investment for GROWMARK, as it redistributes workflows across their employees as well as creating a new sales channel for their customers.
Gravitate is a software company which provides AI-enabled collaboration and decision support solutions in the refined fuels value chain. Gravitate helps c-store operators, fuel wholesalers, distributors, and refiners get more from their supply chains. With solutions born out of true business problems, their software optimizes supply and logistics, reduces costs, automates processes, and better engages customers.
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Honeywell Forge Sustainability+ for Industrials | Emissions Management and Honeywell Versatilis™ Signal Scout™ wireless Industrial IoT leak detection sensors enable organizations to measure, monitor, report and reduce emissions.
End-to-end, scalable solution to enable customers in the industrials sector to better identify and manage carbon emissions.
ATLANTA, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) today announced a new sustainability solution for carbon emissions monitoring and optimization which it has launched for earlier adopters and has also been deployed at its own facility. Honeywell Forge Sustainability+ for Industrials | Emissions Management and Honeywell Versatilis™ Signal Scout™ wireless Industrial IoT leak detection sensors will enable organizations to monitor and visualize emissions in near real-time. The new solution will help customers in the industrials sector as they strive to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and meet their carbon reduction goals.
Organizations have traditionally struggled to track emissions due to the lack of a single system of record. The new Honeywell Forge Sustainability+ for Industrials | Emissions Management and Honeywell Versatilis™ Signal Scout™ IoT sensors will provide organizations with an end-to-end software solution that includes emissions monitoring, analytics, visualization and proactive insights to assist with emissions reduction. The solution provides a foundation for organizations to measure, monitor, reduce and report their emissions performance against their carbon reduction goals.
Key features and benefits of the Honeywell Forge Sustainability+ for Industrials | Emissions Management solution include:
- An enterprise solution that measures fugitive and process GHG emission leaks, continuously monitors sites for new or remediated emissions, reports on emissions' status and drives emission reduction strategies and solutions.
- Innovative gas detection technologies with Honeywell Versatilis™ Signal Scout™ gas detector and Gas Cloud Imaging, interfaces with Emissions Management for continuous measuring and monitoring of emissions, enabling customers to better manage GHG emissions proactively in near real-time.
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"Honeywell Forge Sustainability+ for Industrials | Emissions Management presents a scalable solution to help our customers meet important compliance, reliability and profitability needs for driving energy transition and achieving their carbon reduction goals," said Kevin Dehoff, president and CEO, Honeywell Connected Enterprise. "Our new sustainability solution eliminates the need for complex data collection and spreadsheets while offering an accurate, auditable and near real-time view of emissions at the site level and across the enterprise."
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Gray skies are definitely not going to clear up.
The Temple-Belton area could be in for some cold weather and freezing rain, according to the National Weather Service office in Fort Worth. Temperatures may be at or near freezing today and Tuesday night, with increasing chances of rain or freezing rain.
The week begins with three nightly temperature lows at or near freezing, the NWS forecasted. Warm air above the general cold air mass may initially prevent any ice formation through evaporation, as the wind dries the lower parts of the atmosphere, the agency said in its online forecast discussion.
Since the cold air should be fairly deep, parts of the area could see some convective sleet showers develop, the NWS said, but freezing rain should be viewed as the main precipitation type so as not to downplay the icing potential.
A Winter Storm Watch, issued Sunday, will be in effect through Wednesday morning for most of Central Texas, including Bell, Coryell, Milam, Lampasas, Falls and McLennan counties.
Sunday night’s low temperature was expected to be around 31 degrees.
Warming shelters
Impact Church, 306 E. Adams Ave., and the Temple Salvation Army, 419 W. Ave. G., regularly open on nights when temperatures get cold so those with nowhere else to go can stay warm.
Salvation Army officials said the facility does allow service animals. The agency serves dinner and breakfast to those who shelter there.
Temple’s shelters open when temperatures hit 32 degrees with wind chill, or 35 degrees when it is wet outside.
Impact Church will remain open during the day if the cold persists. The church allows those with pets to bring their animals inside, also feeding dinner and breakfast to those staying there.
Cold temperatures
Tonight, the National Weather Service shows temperatures expected to get down to 29 degrees with wind chill.
The winter weather is supposed to continue Tuesday morning, when freezing rain likely will occur across most of the forecast area. The dividing line between rain and freezing rain likely will vary throughout the day, possibly causing ice to accumulate on surface roads as well as bridges and overpasses, the NWS said.
The low Tuesday night is forecast around 32.
Temperatures rise Wednesday
The rainfall could continue during a slight warming trend Wednesday, but is expected to taper off Thursday, although the predicted low for that night is 35 degrees.
Wednesday should see a relative high of 42 degrees, but there is still a 90% chance of rain all day and into the night, when the temperature will fall to 39 degrees.
Thursday morning may see still more showers, starting with a 50% chance of rain and tapering off to a 20% chance of rain by nightfall. That night should be partly cloudy, with a low of 35 degrees.
Friday’s skies should be clear and sunny with a high near 55 degrees. Friday night looks to be clear with a low around 33 degrees.
The weekend will be sunny and warmer. Saturday’s high should be near 58 degrees with a low near 41. Sunday’s high is expected to be 60 degrees. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_3b1020d4-a05d-11ed-99a7-cb4db3f8bbd9.html | 2023-01-30 09:47:14 | 1 | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_3b1020d4-a05d-11ed-99a7-cb4db3f8bbd9.html |
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Two Belgian activists who targeted Johannes Vermeer’s iconic “Girl with a Pearl Earring” painting in a climate protest last week were sentenced Wednesday to two months in prison, with prosecutors saying their action “crossed a line” of acceptable protest.
Half of the sentence was suspended by a judge in The Hague, meaning the men will serve one month. A third suspect is due in court Friday. Their identities were not released, in line with Dutch privacy rules.
One man glued his head to glass protecting the 17th-century masterpiece at the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague while another poured a can of thickened tomato soup over his head. The second man, wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the words “Just Stop Oil,” then glued his hand to the wall next to the painting. A third man filmed the protest.
The painting was not damaged, but the glass covering it had to be replaced and the protest caused other minor damage, prosecutors said. The painting was returned to its wall a day later.
Vermeer was not a prolific artist — taking a long time over every work — and just about three dozen of his paintings have survived, displayed in museums and galleries in various countries.
In a statement, prosecutors in The Hague said that the activists’ “goal, however important you consider it, does not justify the means.”
The prosecutors had demanded four-month sentences, saying they wanted to send a message that “paintings hang in museums to be enjoyed, not exploited for activist ends. You keep your hands off them.”
Earlier this month, climate protesters threw mashed potatoes at a Claude Monet painting in a German museum and a similar protest happened in London, where protesters threw soup over Vincent van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” in the National Gallery. In both those cases, the paintings were not damaged. | https://www.cenlanow.com/entertainment-news/ap-climate-activists-get-a-month-in-prison-for-vermeer-protest/ | 2022-11-02 21:11:56 | 1 | https://www.cenlanow.com/entertainment-news/ap-climate-activists-get-a-month-in-prison-for-vermeer-protest/ |
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In this day and age everyone has a cell phone and almost everyone has at least one social media account. The Albuquerque Police Department is using that technology to solve more violent crime cases and say that its success is due to its new Digital Intelligence Team.
Earlier this month, the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled social media evidence used in a trial is equivalent to DNA or other biological evidence. APD says that’s already playing a role in solving homicide cases.
Deputy Commander Kyle Hartsock with the Criminal Investigations Division explains, “What we’re also doing is, we have the ability to now exploit cell phones and get into these phones. And some of these older phones in older cases at the time weren’t able to get into, it’s easier now.”
Going through digital devices for criminal investigations can take a lot of time. That’s why APD created the Digital Intelligence Team. The DIT identifies digital evidence and analyzes it in expert forensic reports which can then be used in court.
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This means law enforcement can use cell phones and social media as evidence. The DIT played a key role in solving a murder from last July – when 19-year-old Trevonte Robbins was shot and killed in downtown Albuquerque.
The team also helped solve the 2019 murder of Deandre Garcia, who was in the wrong place at the wrong time. They used new technology to unlock one of the suspect’s phones and tracked it to a west side apartment where Garcia was killed.
Right now, there are three members in the Digital Intelligence Team. APD Chief Harold Medina says he’s looking forward to seeing the team grow. “I’m happy to announce earlier this week, we were able to obtain the approval to utilize funding to hire four more individuals who are going to help expand this program.”
APD says drug deals have become a lot more prevalent on apps like Snapchat and Instagram and are a large part of the DIT’s investigations.
They are considering targeting those ads on those platforms to let dealers know that police are watching. The DIT not only helps with homicides but with robberies and other violent crimes as well. | https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/apd-shares-how-its-digital-intelligence-team-helps-solve-homicide-cases/ | 2022-06-30 23:19:12 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/apd-shares-how-its-digital-intelligence-team-helps-solve-homicide-cases/ |
Trump faulted for dinner with white nationalist, Kanye West
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is renewing attention to his long history of turning a blind eye to bigotry after dining with a Holocaust-denying white nationalist and the rapper formerly known as Kanye West just days into his third campaign for the White House.
Trump had dinner Tuesday at his Mar-a-Lago club with West, who is now known as Ye, as well as Nick Fuentes, a far-right activist who has used his online platform to spew antisemitic and white nationalist rhetoric.
Ye, who says he, too, is running for president in 2024, has made his own series of antisemitic comments in recent weeks, leading to his suspension from social media platforms, his talent agency dropping him and companies like Adidas cutting ties with him. The sportswear manufacturer has also launched an investigation into his conduct.
In a statement from the White House, spokesman Andrew Bates said: “Bigotry, hate, and antisemitism have absolutely no place in America — including at Mar-A-Lago. Holocaust denial is repugnant and dangerous, and it must be forcefully condemned.”
Trump, in a series of statements Friday, said he had “never met and knew nothing about” Fuentes before he arrived with Ye at his club. But Trump also did not acknowledge Fuentes’ long history of racist and antisemitic remarks, nor did he denounce either man’s defamatory statements.
Trump wrote of Ye on his social media platform that “we got along great, he expressed no anti-Semitism, & I appreciated all of the nice things he said about me on ‘Tucker Carlson.’” He added, “Why wouldn’t I agree to meet?”
The former president has a long history of failing to unequivocally condemn hate speech. During his 2016 campaign, Trump waffled when asked to denounce the KKK after he was endorsed by the group’s former leader, saying in a televised interview that he didn’t “know anything about David Duke.” In 2017, in the aftermath of the deadly white supremacist protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, Trump was widely criticized for saying there was “blame on both sides” for the violence. And his rallies frequently feature inflammatory rhetoric from figures like U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., who spoke earlier this year at a far-right conference organized by Fuentes.
The latest episode, coming just one week after Trump launched his third run for the Republican nomination, also underscored how loosely controlled access to the former president remained, particularly without a traditional campaign operation in place.
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club came under intense scrutiny amid revelations that Trump was storing hundreds of documents with classified markings there — sparking a federal investigation. But the club — and the people it gave access to Trump — had long been a source of consternation among former White House aides.
Mar-a-Lago is not only Trump’s home, but also a private club and event space. Paid members and their guests dine alongside him and often mingle with him; members of the public can book weddings, fundraisers and other events, and Trump often drops by.
Ye first shared details of the dinner in a video he posted to his Twitter account Thursday. Ye said he had traveled to Florida to ask Trump to be his 2024 running mate, and that the meeting had grown heated, with Trump “perturbed” by his request and Ye angered by Trump’s criticism of his estranged wife, Kim Kardashian.
“When Trump started basically screaming at me at the table telling me I was gonna lose. I mean, has that ever worked for anyone in history, telling Ye that I’m going to lose?” Ye asked in the video. “You’re talking to Ye!”
Ye also said Trump was “really impressed with Nick Fuentes,” whom he described as “actually a loyalist” and said he’d asked Trump, “Why when you had the chance did you not free the January 6th-ers?” referring to the defendants who were alleged to have participated in the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Trump released a series of statements Friday trying to explain the circumstances of the meeting.
“Kanye West very much wanted to visit Mar-a-Lago. Our dinner meeting was intended to be Kanye and me only, but he arrived with a guest whom I had never met and knew nothing about,” Trump said in his first statement released by his campaign.
Not long after, Trump took to his social media network to say that Ye and “three of his friends, whom I knew nothing about” had “unexpectedly showed up” at his club.
“We had dinner on Tuesday evening with many members present on the back patio. The dinner was quick and uneventful. They then left for the airport,” he wrote.
Hours later he again posted, saying he had told Ye that he “should definitely not run for President,” and that “any voters you may have should vote for TRUMP.”
“Anyway, we got along great, he expressed no anti-Semitism, & I appreciated all of the nice things he said about me on ‘Tucker Carlson.’” he added. “Why wouldn’t I agree to meet? Also, I didn’t know Nick Fuentes.”
Fuentes, meanwhile, said after the trip that, while he couldn’t rule out that Trump had heard of him, “I don’t think he knew that I was me at the dinner.”
“I didn’t mean for my statements and my whole background to sort of become a public relations problem for the president,” he added on his show.
The meeting drew immediate criticism from Trump critics as well as some supporters, including David Friedman, who served as Trump’s ambassador to Israel.
“To my friend Donald Trump, you are better than this. Even a social visit from an antisemite like Kanye West and human scum like Nick Fuentes is unacceptable,” Friedman wrote in a tweet. “I urge you to throw those bums out, disavow them and relegate them to the dustbin of history where they belong.”
On Saturday, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, a potential 2024 rival, also denounced antisemitism, without directly referencing the dinner or the president under whom he served.
“Anti-Semitism is a cancer,” Pompeo wrote, adding: “We stand with the Jewish people in the fight against the world’s oldest bigotry.”
Biden, asked about the Trump dinner meeting while vacationing in Nantucket, Massachusetts, replied, “You don’t want to hear what I think.”
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Late on Saturday, a capturing in Pleasant Grove led to at least one person being killed and multiple others being wounded, in step with the Dallas Police Department.
Police officials had been investigating the intersection of Bruton Road and North Masters Drive simply earlier than 10 p.m., the place the capturing happened. While multiple folks had been injured, police officers have no longer launched the names of the ones concerned.
It stays unclear when officials had been known as to the scene of the capturing or what number of people had been shot. As of Saturday night time, no further information used to be to be had and no suspects were known or arrested.
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Just in time for Spring and Easter celebrations, the 'Pure Flour From Europe' program debuts healthy and sustainable brunch recipes
LOS ANGELES, March 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Italian Milling Industry Association (ITALMOPA) is reviving the art of brunching with "farm to fork" certified organic ingredients that bring awareness to what is good and healthy. As part of its "Pure Flower From Europe" program, ITALMOPA invites professional chefs, bakers, and foodie consumers to discover the benefits of Italian and European flour at their next brunch.
Pure Flour from Europe explains: "The brunch tradition dates back to 19th-century English aristocracy and gained popularity in the United States in the 1930s," said Manuela Barzan of ITALMOPA. "By the 1970s, the rich and famous — who socialized until dawn and woke for breakfast at lunch — glamorized brunch."
Today's consumers crave glamour but are unwilling to forgo healthy eating or good-for-the-planet practices. ITALMOPA's Pure Flour from Europe program, co-sponsored by the European Union, addresses their needs. EU flour products are celebrated worldwide for their superior taste, enhanced nutritional value, versatility in cooking and baking, exceptional quality, and limited impact on environmental resources.
Spring and its host of social celebrations featuring food blossom with opportunities to incorporate Italian and EU organic flour and organic semolina into brunch tables laden with savory and sweet dishes. Luscious bread, tarts, biscuits, crackers, waffles and more are simple to make, rewarding to share with family and friends, and connect brunchers to the gifts of nature. Pair with organic yogurt, fruit, meat or fish, cheese and eggs to create a relaxing meal rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and secondary phytochemicals,
Discover Flour from Europe brunch recipes at www.pureflourfromeurope.eu
About ITALMOPA
Founded in 1958 and based in Rome, ITALMOPA represents 82 companies across Italy that mill soft and durum wheat for the production of flour and semolina for pasta, breads, pastries, pizza and more. Learn more at pureflourfromeurope.com.
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2023 MLB Draft: LSU’s Paul Skenes selected No. 1 overall by Pirates
SEATTLE (WAFB) - LSU right-hander and the 2023 National Pitcher of the Year Paul Skenes has been selected No. 1 overall in the 2023 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Skenes, a 2023 consensus First-Team All-American helped lead the Tigers to their seventh baseball National Championship in school history and had one of the best seasons as a Tiger.
The 6-foot-6 right-hander finished the season ranked No. 1 in strikeouts with 209, No. 1 in strikeouts per nine innings (15.33), and No. 1 in WHIP (0.75) and he finished ranked No. 2 in the nation in ERA at 1.69. He was No. 3 in strikeout-to-walk- ratio (10.45), and No. 5 in hits allowed per nine innings (5.28).
He led the SEC in wins with 13, strikeouts with 209, opponents batting average at .165, innings pitched at 122.2, and ERA at 1.69.
During the 2023 season, Skenes won the 2023 Dick Howser Trophy, which goes to the best NCAA Division I player, becoming just the second joining Eddy Furniss.
Skenes, 209 strikeouts set the SEC and LSU single-season record for strikeouts breaking Ben McDonald’s record of 202.
He was voted the 2023 National Player of the Year by Collegiate Baseball and D1 Baseball and was one of three finalist for the 2023 Golden Spikes Award along with teammate Dylan Crews and Florida’s Jac Caglianone.
Skenes, was also voted on by 14 SEC coaches as the SEC Pitcher of the Year, becoming the first to win the award since Aaron Nola did in 2013 and 2014.
He was also named the Most Outstanding Player for the 2023 College World Series where he was 1-0 with a 1.15 ERA in 15 innings, allowing two runs on seven hits with two walks and 21 strikeouts.
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ABU DHABI, UAE, July 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Media (ADM), UAE's leading public service broadcaster and media company, and STARZPLAY, MENA region's fastest growing SVOD service, have secured exclusive rights to stream premium Italian League ("Serie A"), "Coppa Italia" (Italy Cup), and "Supercoppa Italiana" (Italian Super Cup), for next three seasons beginning this year.
The Italian Football Federation granted rights after a competitive bid by ADM and STARZPLAY to win rights to broadcast the European league to offer football fans best quality viewing at highest broadcasting standards.
STARZPLAY's reach of over 2.1 million regional subscribers will offer "Serie A" clubs' maximum visibility to grow the brand across a population of 400 million people. The deal is an example of a successful partnership between ADM and STARZPLAY.
Haitham Al Kathiri, Acting Executive Director, Abu Dhabi TV Network, said: "AD Sports' acquisition of the exclusive broadcast rights to Italian League (Serie A), Italy Cup (Coppa Italia) and Italian Super Cup (Supercoppa Italiana) confirms our leading position, and highlights our technical expertise and media portfolio. We look forward to broadcasting the competitions in partnership with STARZPLAY, which is enjoyed by millions of football fans around the world."
Danny Bates, Chief Commercial Officer, STARZPLAY, said: "Sports in the OTT space is a huge focus for us, and we have been investing in the live sports category over the last year with our platform witnessing an impressive subscription growth. As part of our long-term strategy, we are building this content category into one of our core products, offering the best in sports entertainment to subscribers across the region. With our stellar technical and customer support, STARZPLAY today is undoubtedly the best positioned platform to seize this incredible opportunity."
"Serie A" will be core to STARZPLAY's sport offering which will encompass other premium international and regional assets-AFC, UFC, Abu Dhabi Sport channels and FIFA events like the recent FIFA Club World Cup hosted in Abu Dhabi.
To watch Italian League, sports fans can subscribe to the Sports Pack on STARZPLAY.com. Subscription to the Sports Pack will also entitle subscribers to access various other exciting sports and competitions.
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DETROIT (AP) — Tesla cut prices on its entire U.S. electric vehicle model lineup for the third time this year in an apparent effort to lure more buyers amid rising interest rates.
The largest of the cuts that appeared Friday on Tesla’s website were $5,000 per vehicle for the company’s slower-selling more expensive models, the S large sedan and the X big SUV.
The company lopped $2,000 off the price of the Y small SUV, its most popular model, and added a lower-cost dual-motor version priced at $49,990. The 3 small sedan saw a $1,000 price cut.
The moves come as Tesla’s first-quarter sales grew 36% but fell short of analysts’ expectations. The company said Sunday that it delivered a quarterly record of 422,875 vehicles worldwide from January to March, up from just over 310,000 a year ago. But the increase fell short of analyst estimates of 432,000 for the quarter, according to FactSet.
A message was left Friday seeking comment from the Austin, Texas-based Tesla on why the prices were cut.
Guidehouse Research e-Mobility Analyst Sam Abuelsamid said the cuts are a sign of slowing demand for Tesla. The company, he said, needs to sell more vehicles to keep its factories running at full capacity to protect high profit margins. “Overhead of underutilized plant eats up margin extremely quickly,” he said.
Tesla has added a huge plant near Austin to its U.S. factory footprint, in addition to its original plant in Fremont, California. The company also has built new plants in Shanghai and near Berlin.
Other analysts have speculated that Tesla was cutting prices to take advantage of its profit margin per vehicle, which is larger than most automakers. The move could increase market share and put pressure on startups and legacy automakers now rolling out EVs.
On Twitter Friday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk wrote that demand is limited by affordability. “There is plenty of demand for our products, but if the price is more money than people have, that demand is irrelevant,” he wrote.
The biggest of Friday’s cuts came on Tesla’s aging S and X, which saw sales drop 38% from January through March. The Model S two-motor price dropped 5.6% to $84,990, while the S tri-motor Plaid was trimmed 4% to $104,990. The company cut 5% from the X two-motor price, to $94,990, while the X Plaid saw a 4.6% drop to $104,990.
Tesla added a dual-motor Model Y for under $50,000 and cut prices on the Y Long range by 3.7% to $52,990 and by 3.4% on the Y Performance, to $56,990.
The Model 3 rear-wheel-drive saw a 2.3% price cut to $41,990, with the 3 Performance version falling 1.9% to $52,990.
The most recent cuts came on Good Friday when the markets are closed.
Tesla cut prices in early March on the S and X, by $5,000 to as much as $10,000. In January it slashed the sticker numbers on several versions of its EVs, making some eligible for a U.S. $7,500 federal tax credit. Some versions Model Y saw price trims of nearly 20%, and the base price of the Model 3 small car was dropped by 6%.
The price cuts appeared to have raised demand despite increasing interest rates designed to slow the economy and curb inflation. Since the U.S. Federal Reserve began raising rates in March of last year, the average new vehicle loan has jumped from 4.5% to 7%, according to Edmunds data.
Analysts are watching to see if the price drops cut into the company’s profit and margins per vehicle. Tesla says it will release first-quarter earnings after the markets close on April 19. | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/all-tesla-models-get-price-cut-3rd-this-year/ | 2023-04-07 20:36:44 | 1 | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/all-tesla-models-get-price-cut-3rd-this-year/ |
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
9-5-0
(nine, five, zero)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
9-5-0
(nine, five, zero) | https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-3-game-17599880.php | 2022-11-21 01:41:55 | 0 | https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-3-game-17599880.php |
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — “Tiger King” star Bhagavan “Doc” Antle was arrested by the FBI and expected to appear in court Monday to face federal money laundering charges, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Federal agents arrested the controversial wild animal trainer Friday and he has been in custody at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Conway, South Carolina throughout the weekend.
Antle, the owner of the Myrtle Beach Safari in South Carolina, is featured prominently in “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness,” a 2020 Netflix documentary miniseries that focused on tiger breeders and private zoo operators in the U.S. The series focused heavily on Oklahoma zoo operator Joe Exotic, who also was targeted for animal mistreatment and was convicted in a plot to kill a rival, Carole Baskin.
The charges against Antle, 62, were expected to be formally announced during a court proceeding Monday afternoon in Florence, South Carolina. The charges relate to allegations of money laundering, a person familiar with the matter told the AP on Saturday. The person could not discuss the matter publicly and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.
Animal rights advocates have accused Antle of mistreating lions and other wildlife. He was indicted in Virginia in 2020 on animal cruelty and wildlife trafficking charges.
In May, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals asked the IRS to probe Antle’s Rare Species Fund, a nonprofit raising money for wildlife conservation. PETA alleges he uses some of the fund’s money to subsidize his safari site in Socastee outside Myrtle Beach.
“It’s fitting that “Doc” Antle is behind bars after years of locking up the endangered animals he uses in tawdry photo ops. His legal woes are mounting, as PETA recently blew the whistle on his apparent ‘charity’ scam, and the end to his reign of terrorizing tiger cubs can’t come soon enough,” said Debbie Metzler, associate director of PETA’s Captive Animal Law Enforcement division, in a statement.
Meanwhile, in Virginia, Antle is facing two felony counts of wildlife trafficking and conspiracy to wildlife trafficking charges, as well as 13 misdemeanor counts of conspiracy to violate the Endangered Species Act and animal cruelty charges tied to trafficking lion cubs. Those charges are scheduled to go to trial next month.
Antle has a history of recorded violations, going as far back as 1989, when he was fined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for abandoning deer and peacocks at his zoo in Virginia. Over the years, he has more than 35 USDA violations for mistreating animals.
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Associated Press writer Michael Balsamo in Washington contributed to this report. | https://pix11.com/news/ap-general/tiger-king-star-doc-antle-to-face-money-laundering-charges/ | 2022-06-05 17:47:17 | 1 | https://pix11.com/news/ap-general/tiger-king-star-doc-antle-to-face-money-laundering-charges/ |
Nightly Roundup: Costly snafu for father of Taylor Swift fan; judge rules on Lake election lawsuit
PHOENIX - …here are some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Monday, May 22, 2023.
1. Ticket snafu leads dad to spend $21,000 for last-minute Taylor Swift seats
Taylor Swift (Getty)
A Massachusetts dad said he was forced to spend $21,000 on four tickets to a Taylor Swift concert, after the ones he bought on StubHub last year for his daughter as a Christmas present never arrived, according to a report.
Anthony Silva told a Boston television station that he originally spent around $1,800 for the four tickets last November.
"That’s just not right," Silva told the station.
2. Court rules against Kari Lake in election lawsuit
Kari Lake
A judge ruled against 2022 Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake in her lawsuit over the governor's race.
The lawsuit was part of a wider appeal by Lake over her previous challenge of results from the 2022 election, which saw her losing to Democrat Katie Hobbs.
Lake's legal team faced a high bar of not only having to prove her allegation over signature verifications, but to prove that it also affected the outcome of the race.
3. Family sends warning after toddler was burned on his feet
As temperatures heat up, a Valley family has a warning for other parents about the dangers of hot surfaces.
Days ago, the toddler, identified as 18-month-old Mason, slipped out the back door of his home in Phoenix with no shoes or socks on.
"He was in so much pain and there was nothing we could do. It was horrible. I felt sick the whole day," Mason's mom said.
4. Alleged DUI driver in wrong-way crash arrested
A man is in jail after a wrong-way crash on the Loop 202 over the weekend that left a 10-year-old child dead.
The crash happened just before 5 p.m. on May 21.
The suspect is identified as a friend of the victim's.
5. Man's body found inside burning home
Police are looking into what led up to a man being found dead inside a home that caught fire.
The home was located near 136th Street and Shea Boulevard.
"As the fire crews out here and began to suppress the fire, fire crews working through the home came across a human body," Fire Captain Dave Folio said.
6. Thousands bid farewell to Metrocenter Mall
In a story we first reported on yesterday, a party was held to bid farewell to a former mall in North Phoenix.
10,000 people RSPV'd to the party to celebrate the life of Metrocenter, which reached its peak in the 80s when indoor malls were all the rage.
Current plans call for the area to be redeveloped into a multi-use space including housing, retail stores, and restaurants.
The Associated Press (AP) contributed to this report. | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/nightly-roundup-costly-snafu-for-father-of-taylor-swift-fan-judge-rules-on-lake-election-lawsuit | 2023-05-23 05:27:21 | 0 | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/nightly-roundup-costly-snafu-for-father-of-taylor-swift-fan-judge-rules-on-lake-election-lawsuit |
RE/MAX team leaders and members will learn how to leverage scale and deliver even better service at the annual event in Las Vegas
DENVER, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RE/MAX, LLC today announced that real estate experts Wayne Fredrick, Jared James and Verl Workman will be featured speakers at The Ultimate RE/MAX Teams Event December 6 -7, 2022, at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event, open to current real estate team leaders as well as those interested in starting a team, will include networking, panel presentations, workshops, roundtables and sessions with three of the industry's premier educators. The lineup:
- Wayne Fredrick, CEO of See The Field Consulting, will lead a session on "How to Attract Top Talent to Your Team." Fredrick has 37 years of experience in the real estate industry, and once grew a team more than 180% in two years.
- Jared James, a speaker, author and coach, will present "The Future is WE: How to Build the Team Your Consumer Wants." James, who built one of the largest, fastest-growing teams in the U.S., is one of the most followed people in real estate via his social media channels and popular podcast, "Today with Jared James."
- Verl Workman, the Founder and CEO of Workman Success Systems, will headline day two of the event. For more than 20 years, Workman has been training, coaching, and motivating sales professionals to live life at a higher level. His coaching clients include some of the most successful agents and teams in North America.
"Being part of a team, as a leader or a member, enables real estate professionals to maximize their time and deliver an even better customer experience," says Nick Bailey, RE/MAX President and CEO. "RE/MAX creates a terrific environment for teams of all sizes and experience levels – with education, resources, systems, technology and elements like The Ultimate RE/MAX Teams Event. It's all about helping RE/MAX professionals stand out as the best choice for buyers and sellers."
RE/MAX places an emphasis on helping agents and teams thrive in the highly competitive industry and announced an innovative pilot program for teams this August. Launched in five states, the program adds a more flexible, competitive cost structure for teams. In addition to The Ultimate RE/MAX Teams Event, RE/MAX teams have many resources to help them grow and prosper, including idea-sharing sessions at regional events and RE/MAX University® education opportunities.
"We understand the impact education and development can have on our agents and their clients," says Bryson Creighton, Vice President, RE/MAX University Learning and Education. "By continuing to expand our industry-leading education platform and offering educational opportunities from some of the most renowned coaches at industry-leading events, RE/MAX helps team leaders and agents sharpen their skills to create a better client experience and increase productivity."
Bailey and Creighton also will be featured speakers at The Ultimate RE/MAX Teams Event.
RE/MAX hosts world-class events throughout the year, including the annual RE/MAX R4® convention, the Broker Owner Conference, the Commercial Symposium and Luxury Forum as well as many regional events.
Early bird registration for The Ultimate RE/MAX Teams Event is $325 for RE/MAX affiliates until Friday, November 11. After that, the rate increases to $399.
As one of the leading global real estate franchisors, RE/MAX, LLC is a subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE: RMAX) with nearly 140,000 agents in more than 110 countries and territories. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX, as measured by residential transaction sides. RE/MAX was founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger, with an innovative, entrepreneurial culture affording its agents and franchisees the flexibility to operate their businesses with great independence. RE/MAX agents have lived, worked and served in their local communities for decades, raising millions of dollars every year for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® and other charities. To learn more about RE/MAX, to search home listings or find an agent in your community, please visit www.remax.com. For the latest news about RE/MAX, please visit news.remax.com.
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