text string | url string | crawl_date string | label int64 | id string |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BOSTON (AP) — A suspect will be arraigned Tuesday in connection with a crime that has rattled a Boston suburb and a church community: the apparently random weekend killings of a couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, along with the woman’s 97-year-old mother.
Jill D’Amore, 73, Bruno D’Amore, 74, were found dead in their home in Newton, along with Lucia Arpino, after the couple failed to show up for Sunday services at Our Lady Help of Christians Church.
Christopher Ferguson was arrested Monday; he also lives in Newton, but it appears he had no other connection to the victims, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said.
It wasn’t immediately clear whether Ferguson had an attorney who could comment on his behalf.
The Rev. Dan Riley, of Our Lady Help of Christians, said they were “wonderful people, church-going, kind, hospitable, salt of the earth.” A message to parishioners said the three “lost their lives in a senseless act of violence.”
“Bruno was known for his big voice and his exuberant personality and as ‘head chef’, he proudly flipped the burgers at the parish picnic,” wrote Paul and Ginny Arpino, who were related to the victims, in the letter to the church community.
They said Jill D’Amore had taken on the ministry of beautifying the church’s environment.
“Without a single day of liturgical training she simply followed her heart, caring for the flowers and decorating for the liturgical seasons,” they wrote.
Until coronavirus pandemic, Lucia Arpino never missed morning Mass, they said.
“Lucia will be especially missed on the upcoming Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festa weekend as she faithfully walked in that procession through the streets of Nonantum well into her 90’s,” they wrote.
The preliminary investigation indicated the victims died of stab wounds and blunt force trauma, Ryan said. Investigators found signs of forced entry into the basement, and Ryan described a chaotic scene in which there were “obvious signs of struggle.” A crystal paperweight was covered in blood, and furniture was broken.
Ferguson is charged with killing Jill D’Amore after an autopsy revealed her death was a homicide. Ferguson also was charged with two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, and burglary.
Additional charges are expected in the death of Bruno D’Amore and Arpino after those autopsies are completed.
There was an attempted break-in about a half-mile (800 meters) from the victims’ home early Sunday, but it’s unclear if the two crimes were related, Ryan said. | https://www.kark.com/news/national/killing-of-3-relatives-including-couple-marking-50th-wedding-anniversary-rattles-boston-suburb/ | 2023-06-27 18:40:10 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/news/national/killing-of-3-relatives-including-couple-marking-50th-wedding-anniversary-rattles-boston-suburb/ |
A Major Hardware Milestone for X-Bow Systems
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- X-Bow Systems Inc. (X-Bow), a new non-traditional small business supplier of Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) and defense technologies, announced today that its Pathfinder I, a mobile energetics factory demonstration unit (aka Rocket Factory In-A-Box) will be delivered this month to the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in Edwards, California. Pathfinder I is part of X-Bow's groundbreaking, low-cost additive manufacturing approach to solid rocket motors, developed in conjunction with, and as part of, AFRL's Eternal Quiver Program.
X-Bow's Rocket Factory In-a-Box (RFIB) Pathfinder I is an inert demonstration unit of a mobile, containerized Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) "factory" that combines innovative design, automation, and additive manufacturing techniques. Pathfinder I operates in a small footprint and greatly increases flexibility in the manufacturing and fielding of rockets to specific missions. The X-Bow approach removes many design constraints and delays that are inherent to the current methods of producing SRMs. X-Bow's design and modular manufacturing techniques, together with state-of-the-art automation and digital engineering, enable affordable rocket propulsion anytime, anywhere.
"Advanced propulsion technology, cutting-edge manufacturing, and our talented and dedicated team of engineers are critical to developing next-generation rocket solutions," said Jill Marsh, RFIB Program.
Manager at X-Bow System. "Over the next several years, X-Bow aims to work together with AFRL to identify projects and technologies to evolve the Pathfinder I capability for use in defense and other applications."
"I look forward to our continued collaboration with X-Bow Systems and witnessing their technology change and modernize how we manufacture solid rocket motors. We eagerly look forward to receiving the world's first Rocket Factory In-a-Box Pathfinder and evaluating the amazing potential this technology brings to our mission. The pace of the world's threats and evolution of capabilities means we cannot stand still. This demonstration unit will allow us to redefine what solid rocket motor production means in the 21st century," said Dr Shawn Phillips, Chief Rocket Propulsion Division of AFRL Rocket Lab, located at Edwards AFB, CA.
"X-Bow is poised to deliver the world's first tactical mobile energetics factory demonstration unit. The significance of this technology and what it could do to enable tactical responsive space access, increase the solid rocket motor industrial base resiliency and production capacity, shorten the design and production timelines and radically lower the cost for hypersonics, tactical missiles, missile defense and other commercial applications is now a significant step closer with this AFRL backed endeavor," states X-Bow CEO Jason P. Hundley. "We look forward to demonstrating its capabilities and further collaboration with AFRL Edwards in radically pushing the paradigm of solid rocket motor design development forward." For information on the goals and key benefits behind this program, please go to AFRL's website to learn more.
X-Bow Systems (X-Bow) is disrupting the aerospace industry with innovative and cost-effective additively manufactured energetics for the solid rocket motor and launch vehicle market. X-Bow is also designing and building a suite of modular solid rocket motors and small launch vehicles for both orbital and suborbital launch services. X-Bow is led by CEO Jason Hundley and a growing team of seasoned industry veterans and new space entrepreneurs. Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, X-Bow has additional presence in California, Alabama, Colorado, Texas, and Washington DC. X-Bow is actively recruiting talented and determined individuals to join its team. For more information visit www.xbowsystems.com
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 11,500 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit: www.afresearchlab.com
View original content:
SOURCE X-Bow Systems | https://www.wbay.com/prnewswire/2022/06/28/x-bow-systems-deliver-worlds-first-rocket-factory-in-a-box-us-air-force-research-laboratory/ | 2022-06-28 20:24:08 | 0 | https://www.wbay.com/prnewswire/2022/06/28/x-bow-systems-deliver-worlds-first-rocket-factory-in-a-box-us-air-force-research-laboratory/ |
GUIZHOU, China, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Village sports have been recently making headlines for their immense popularity among fans and the passionate participation of locals. The Global Times talked with industry insiders to learn why these local grass-roots leagues have thrived and how they can benefit China's rural revitalization and professional sport.
As China is years into the drive of rural revitalization, modern sports events taking place in the otherwise unlikely places like mountain villages have recently popped up. How sustainable are these events and how much can they contribute to China's grand national revival plan?
These non-professional leagues have taken the country by storm in recent months, earning billions of views online and triggering an influx of tourists who arrive not only to watch the amateur matches, but also enjoy local cuisine and experience some intangible cultural heritages from the countryside.
As people enjoy this new craze, potential organizers for more of such grass-roots events have gotten a shot in the arm with the release of a new initiative from the government.
According to the initiative recently published by the General Administration of Sport of China and 11 other ministries and commissions, more than 100 rural sports events will be established by 2035 in a bid to boost nationwide rural revitalization.
In the short term, the initiative aims to boost mass sports in rural areas by 2025 and streamline sports mechanisms to further facilitate rural revitalization.
A number of prototypical sports events for rural revitalization will be established, with the long-term goal of running over 100 model rural sports events across the country.
Action plans centered around the initiative include construction of related infrastructure in villages, promoting the development of rural outdoor sports such as mountaineering, cycling, water sports, aviation sports and camping, cultivating village sports educators and hiring retired athletes as mentors.
The new plan corresponds to the National Fitness Program for 2021 to 2025 announced by the State Council of China in August 2021.
The major goals are to get 38.5 percent of the overall population to participate in sports regularly by 2025, showing China's ambitions in making sports and fitness a key pillar of national development.
The general public will enjoy more convenient fitness options by 2025, with the goal of achieving full coverage of fitness facilities in counties, villages, and communities all located within a 15-minute walk.
With the support of these national policies, it looks like it will be plain sailing for organizing more rural sports events. However, nationwide grass-roots sports competitions are not something that can be built in one day.
Love and passion
Cun Chao (Lit: village super league), a village soccer league established in Rongjiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, has become a huge sports phenomenon since May. The craze has had a positive impact on local tourism. During the recent Dragon Boat Festival, hotel reservations in Rongjiang increased by 15 times compared to the same period in 2019, according to China's major travel platform qunar.com.
An army of media reporters across the country flocked to the county to cover the league as former Chinese men's soccer team captain Fan Zhiyi led a local team from Northwest China's Qinghai Province to compete in the county during the Dragon Boat Festival.
Fan was taken aback by the popularity of the event.
"It's soccer at its purest form. That's why everybody loves it," said Fan, who was the first Chinese man to win the Asian Player of the Year in 2001.
Fans of these rural matches attributed its sensation to local people's pure love and passion for soccer. No professional players. No tickets. The players hail from different ethnic groups and all walks of life including drivers, students and farmers aging from 15 to over 40 years old.
"This is the day for which Rongjiang has been waiting for a long time," Xu Bo, the magistrate of Rongjiang county, told the Global Times.
"It's not a game of chance, but the result of trial and error. We've learned a lot of lessons from previous failures," said Xu.
Since 2021, five local events have been organized in the county to attract tourists but all failed to prevail. Bullfighting, a folk event in the Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture where Rongjiang is located, was canceled over safety concerns. A half marathon held in March was a flash in the pan and didn't fuel economic growth. An effort to emulate the thriving basketball tournament in the neighboring Taijiang county was shelved since it was deemed too similar in nature.
Wang Dazhao, a Beijing-based senior sports commentator, told the Global Times that it's actually very difficult for a county to organize a soccer or basketball tournament due to the lack of fields and the small number of participants.
"Selecting a suitable event is crucial. Only those that are based on local conditions and involve the masses can truly promote rural revitalization," said Wang.
Sports plus culture
Before trying for mass promotion of rural fitness, it's better for these grass-roots events to be handled by local villagers as it is easier for them to access sports facilities, Wang said, noting it will take a long time given the economic gap between rural and urban areas.
Xu noted that combining sports and culture was the key to success in Rongjiang.
"It's been proven that, no matter if it is a sports or culture event, it is difficult to make a single thing a phenomenon. The soccer league made a splash because we combined sports and the culture of Rongjiang together," Xu said.
"Soccer has a long history in Rongjiang and a huge fan base. The county has a diverse array of ethnic culture as well. So holding a soccer tournament involving all ethnic groups is exactly what Rongjiang was looking for," Xu noted.
Whether it's a soccer or a basketball tournament, sports have the power to knit people into a community, as these examples across China have shown. And this close-knit community is the perfect foundation for rural revitalization.
"Village soccer and basketball games represent the original form of sports returning to community-oriented activities," Sun Lei, a Beijing-based soccer commentator, told the Global Times.
"These team sports, relying on kinship and geographical ties, have fostered community sports culture and the essence of sports as a form of entertainment for the masses. Naturally formed communities also enable sports to become a way of socializing."
Sun also noted that many villages and towns in South China's Hainan Province also have a deep love for volleyball, with regular matches attracting thousands of spectators. The participants include everyone from locals to talented individuals who have broken into professional sports.
Volleyball is ingrained in the rural life of Hainan. Wenchang, dubbed the "hometown of volleyball" in China, will host a local volleyball tournament on June 30 with 20 teams from local towns playing a total of 52 games. Wenchang is home to all kinds of volleyball courts, be they under a coconut tree or on the beach. Local villagers have even developed varieties such as "bench volleyball."
Players are mainly township residents and villagers. In addition to the anticipated volleyball matches, this year's competition features a mobile market covering all the destinations taking part in the tournament with the goal of promoting regional tourism, culture, food and specialty industries. To create a better tourism experience, this tournament will host local township cultural performances.
Jiang Yiyi, a professor of leisure sports and tourism at Beijing Sport University, told the Global Times that combing grass-roots sports events with local culture is the way to make a lasting impact on rural revitalization.
"The Naadam festival, and lion dance in South China's Guangdong Province are good examples of regional events that blend sports and local culture," said Jiang.
The Naadam festival, usually held from the 4th to 9th of the sixth month of the lunar calendar, is one of the most exciting and colorful festivals in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. At the center of the festivities are fierce horse races as well as archery and wrestling competitions. It has become a mass artistic and sports event participated in by people of all ages.
In addition to enjoying sports competitions, people also make good use of the gathering to make business connections or to exchange goods.
The soccer league in Guizhou gained immediate popularity because it's a combination of local culture and a popular trend, she noted.
"We can not only watch soccer on the field but also enjoy ethnic performances off the field."
"With floods of visitors drawn to Guizhou, we need to improve the public service sector to drive tourism and the consumption of local specialties. We can't make it a one-off event," she said.
View original content:
SOURCE Global Times | https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2023/07/03/global-times-major-ball-games-catalyst-rural-revitalization-amid-chinas-mass-sports-plan/ | 2023-07-03 10:29:26 | 1 | https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2023/07/03/global-times-major-ball-games-catalyst-rural-revitalization-amid-chinas-mass-sports-plan/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Portland Police Bureau’s former assistant chief Ryan Lee was asked to step down from his position as police chief in Boise.
In a release on Friday, Boise officials announced Lee resigned from the city’s police department at the request of Mayor Lauren McLean. The city did not immediately release why Lee was asked to step down.
He will reportedly remain on leave until his resignation goes into effect on Friday, Oct. 14.
Lee ended his 20 year tenure with PPB in 2020 as the bureau embarked on a series of major changes. Many of those changes were sparked by the murder of George Floyd, the unarmed black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes.
“The senseless murder of a man in Minneapolis had repercussions to the police profession around the world,” said Lee. He added that he was horrified about how Floyd was killed and that more thorough police training is needed nationwide. In some cases, officers go through only two weeks of training.
He first joined the Portland bureau as a patrol officer in 2000 before being promoted to Sergeant in 2007. He was promoted again in 2015, this time to Lieutenant and two years later served as Acting Captain of PPB’s Central Precinct.
Meanwhile, the Boise mayor named retired officer Ron Winegar as acting chief who will start on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Winegar served in the Boise Police Department for nearly three decades before retiring.
KOIN 6 has reached out to the City of Boise to learn what led up to Lee’s resignation but has yet to hear back. | https://www.koin.com/news/boise-police-chief-ex-portland-assistant-chief-asked-to-resign/ | 2022-09-26 19:14:09 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/news/boise-police-chief-ex-portland-assistant-chief-asked-to-resign/ |
Proof of concept STEP-52 trial shows treatment efficacy and stability of PTSD symptoms when moving from unregulated drug to APEX-52 GMP drug product.
VANCOUVER, BC, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Apex Labs Ltd. (APEX or the Company), a pharmaceutical company optimizing the standard of mental health care with clinically proven psilocybin treatments, is pleased to announce the completion of the first-ever take home microdose psilocybin clinical trial, meeting all endpoints over a two month period with no adverse events. STEP-52 (risk mitigation study evaluating take home synthetic psilocybin) was specifically designed to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of APEX-52 for the treatment of depression in patients diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) within the Veteran community. The study also evaluated the stability of symptoms when transitioning from illicit unregulated psilocybin to regulated APEX-52 synthetic psilocybin.
"This clinical milestone cements APEX as the first mover in take home psilocybin treatment and furthers our commitment to treating the substantial unmet need within the Veteran community," says APEX CEO Tyler Powell. "Following our recent approval for the world's largest take home microdose clinical trial, STEP-52 confirms we are on the right track towards demonstrating efficacy of this new drug in pivotal clinical trials."
STEP-52 was approved by Health Canada in October of 2022, commenced January of 2023, and patient dosing was completed March 29th, 2023.
In January, APEX also received approval for a 294-participant phase 2b take home microdose clinical trial, PATHFINDER-52, the largest approved to date, which will evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of APEX-52 in treating depression and anxiety among adults diagnosed with PTSD.
APEX-52 is a microdose, orally administered psilocybin drug product dosed regularly per the study protocol, manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) which is currently formulated, packaged, and labeled for self-administered dosing.
APEX is a patient-driven pharmaceutical company focused on optimizing the standard of mental health care with clinically proven psilocybin treatments by bringing data supported, clinically evaluated drugs to market for depression and anxiety in PTSD. APEX's strategy is focused on developing pharmaceutical products through a phased clinical program evaluating safety and efficacy across multiple indications, alongside a robust early access program.
APEX sees Veterans as a patient base with the most severe unmet need and strong mental healthcare infrastructure. APEX is supporting Veteran patients first and expanding to broader global patient communities.
Visit apexlabs.com for more information and follow APEX on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram
This release contains certain "forward looking statements" and certain "forward-looking information" as defined under applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans" or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements and information are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking statements and information are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of the Company to control or predict, that may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied thereby, and are developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors set out here in, including but not limited to: Details of the STEP-52 trial, the Company administering the first take home multi-dose psilocybin clinical trial in Canada; the Company evaluating the safety and efficacy of APEX-52 (psilocybin) in treating depression within diagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder; statements related to APEX-52 has a microdose, multi-dose, take-home orally administered psilocybin drug product, manufactured in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and currently formulated, packaged, and labeled for self-administered patient dosing in the home; statements made by the Company's CEO with respect to the being a first mover in take home psilocybin treatment, and their commitment to tackling the substantial unmet need within the Veteran community; statements relating to North American regulatory bodies are taking necessary steps in accelerating patient's path to medical access; statement's made relating to Canadian Veteran patient's taking APEX-52 in the comfort of their own home; the potential impact of epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises, including the current outbreak of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 on the Company's business, operations and financial condition, the successful integration of technology, the inherent risks involved in the general securities markets; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; the inherent uncertainty of cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses, currency fluctuations; regulatory restrictions, liability, competition, loss of key employees and other related risks and uncertainties. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents managements' best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Apex Labs Ltd. | https://www.wsaz.com/prnewswire/2023/03/29/apex-labs-meets-endpoints-first-of-its-kind-take-home-microdose-psilocybin-clinical-trial/ | 2023-03-29 18:00:05 | 0 | https://www.wsaz.com/prnewswire/2023/03/29/apex-labs-meets-endpoints-first-of-its-kind-take-home-microdose-psilocybin-clinical-trial/ |
The discovery that a 9-year-old boy allegedly was forced to live outdoors inside a dog kennel, as the Winston-Salem Journal’s John Hinton reported last week, is shocking. It’s so difficult to believe it could have happened — that any adult, let alone the child’s guardians, would have treated him this way.
It’s difficult to believe that this has been the situation since April, as the boy told an investigator.
But it’s a sign, perhaps, that for all of our technological and social advances, some serious degree of ignorance, depravity or evil still exists in our very state. And it’s a warning for the rest of us that similar situations may exist within our scope of vision and influence.
The boy was rescued last Wednesday from outside a 1,400 square-foot Davidson County house — one in which three adults and four other children lived — following an anonymous call to the sheriff’s office. The boy apparently had been told there wasn’t enough room inside for him.
People are also reading…
He was found wearing a T-shirt, jeans and no shoes, despite the 28-degree temperature the night before he was rescued and frost on the ground that morning.
He was treated at Brenner Children’s Hospital. A warrant says he suffered a serious mental or emotional injury. That’s no surprise.
His father and stepmother, Jonathan Scott Starr and Sarah Lynette Starr, were arrested and are being charged with felony child abuse, misdemeanor child abuse and false imprisonment. Sarah Starr’s aunt, Shelly Lucille Barnes, who owns the house, was arrested and is being charged with felony child abuse, misdemeanor child abuse and false imprisonment, as well as possession of a firearm by a felon and maintaining a dwelling place for controlled substances, the sheriff’s office said.
Some of the details are still sketchy, but Sarah Starr did say that she and her husband were upset about the boy being held in the dog cage, the warrant said.
Were they helpless to do something about it? What kind of pathology is at work here?
The parties responsible for this torture should be properly punished. Severely punished. They’re scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 10.
In the meantime, every resource available should be provided to make sure the boy recovers from his ordeal — and that it’s not repeated.
As severe as this incident is, it’s not, unfortunately, the only example of child abuse in North Carolina. The Family Justice Center in Greensboro has reported 338 cases of child abuse or neglect since January versus 325 cases in all of 2021. It projects a total increase of 20-25% in such cases by the end of the year.
In Davidson County, more than 2,000 children were assessed in 2020 — 61.7 out of every 1,000. Statewide, more than 110,000 cases of child abuse were investigated in 2019.
Abuse doesn’t have to be physical; it can also be mental or emotional, with consequences just as serious and, in some cases, deadly. Bullying — in person and on social media — has led some vulnerable children to hurt themselves — there were 2,971 emergency room visits for self-harm in kids between the ages of 10 and 18 in North Carolina in 2020, according to NC Health News — or even to commit suicide. Societal expectations sometimes put them at risk.
LGBTQ kids are at even greater levels of risk from bullying and abuse.
A lack of access to proper food and medical care also puts children at risk — one more reason General Assembly leaders should get off their butts today and pass Medicaid expansion.
It should go without saying that all forms of bullying should be prohibited in our schools.
And then there are the guns. As we are writing, another school shooting, this time in a St. Louis high school, has claimed the lives of a teacher and a 16-year-old student.
And some parents lost their minds over masks.
This is unconscionable.
We like to think that childhood is a time of innocence, a time in which young people are allowed to make friends, follow their curiosity and young passions, learn how to be independent — while being protected from harm by their parents and guardians. They need nurture and support — both physical and emotional.
Too many of us have failed them. It’s past time to stop gate-keeping their access to resources like food and counseling. Fully fund schools, fully fund human and health services and vote for candidates who will treat children as if they matter.
And when you see a child possibly being abused — report it, for God’s sake. | https://greensboro.com/opinion/editorial/our-opinion-depravity-lurks-near/article_ef267ec6-547a-11ed-8dc5-a79549efd12c.html | 2022-10-26 01:55:40 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/opinion/editorial/our-opinion-depravity-lurks-near/article_ef267ec6-547a-11ed-8dc5-a79549efd12c.html |
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — First, Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn had to convince All-Star forward Kevin Durant to stay home Saturday night.
Then he tried to explain why the Nets opted to rest their top seven scorers against Indiana. In the end, it didn’t matter as they rallied to beat the Pacers 136-133.
But for Vaughn, it came down to a simple calculation. With two games in two nights, most of those players fighting through injuries and only one game between Sunday and Friday, Vaughn felt it was the best thing to do for his players and the franchise.
“When you have two or three guys, rotational guys out, it puts a strain and a stress on two or three more guys and then we’re really not in a position of taking care of the team in total,” he said. “We think, how does it affect everyone else so we can get to a place where, next week we’re looking at ourselves in the mirror with pretty good health mentally and physically.”
As it turned out, Cam Thomas, Patty Mills and others took advantage of their chance. Thomas scored a career-high 33 points on 13-of-20 shooting, while Mills added 24 points, six rebounds and six assists, looking like he turned back the clock to his San Antonio days.
While it worked out this time for Vaughn, league officials have discouraged the roster management practice, especially for nationally televised games and road games because they want ticket-buying fans to see the players they want to watch.
That didn’t happen Saturday when Vaughn kept Durant and Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, Joe Harris, Royce O’Neale, Nic Claxton, Seth Curry and T.J. Warren all out. None of the starters from a 120-116 victory Friday night over Atlanta played and Durant didn’t even make the trip — at Vaughn’s urging. Durant ranks among league leaders in minutes played.
In Brooklyn’s case, seven players including Durant, Irving and Simmons are either injured or rehabbing from injuries. O’Neale missed the game for personal reasons and is not expected to play Monday at Washington, either.
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle understood.
“What’s happening tonight, this is part of playing, this is a very extreme case,” he said. “In coaching when you’re managing a team as an executive, minutes accumulate, aches and pains this time of year, you’re thinking big picture and a day at the right time can really help a player over the next two weeks type of thing.”
With only nine players dressed and none of the usual names to energize Brooklyn on the court, Vaughn threw a curve ball by mixing up his lineups, even using a zone defense and it caught the Pacers off-guard. Carlisle acknowledged it was one of the few times this season Indiana didn’t play solid basketball for 48 minutes.
The reason was obvious to Vaughn.
“We wanted to be the aggressor and the zone allowed us to do that,” he said.
And now Vaughn believes his team got some short-term gain and long-term help, which he hopes fans also recognize.
“I hope that fan knows Kevin really wanted to play, he understands that he (Durant) wants to win every game but it’s a decision that for us, as an organization, just had to do,” Vaughn said. “I would say to that fan I’m looking out for Kevin Durant’s future and really apologize that this is the game he (the fan) chose.”
___
More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/ap-vaughn-defends-nets-decision-to-rest-most-of-top-rotation/ | 2022-12-12 01:34:31 | 1 | https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/ap-vaughn-defends-nets-decision-to-rest-most-of-top-rotation/ |
SHELTON, Conn., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Logicbroker, a premier Supply Chain Experience Management (SCXM) eCommerce platform providing industry-leading drop ship, marketplace, and supply chain visibility solutions, is excited to announce that Matt Ramsbottom has joined the executive team as Chief Financial Officer.
Ramsbottom joins the Logicbroker executive team with over 14 years of experience scaling software companies through rapid expansion and driving significant ARR growth through organic and inorganic strategies.
"We are thrilled to welcome Matt to our team at Logicbroker," said the CEO of Logicbroker, Justin Hartanov. "His exceptional financial expertise and strategic vision will undoubtedly strengthen our position as an industry-leading supply chain experience platform. With Matt on board as our new CFO, we are confident in his ability to drive rapid financial growth and guide us through new avenues of success. Joining Logicbroker so close to one another, we are excited to seize the opportunities ahead and continue our commitment to delivering unparalleled white-glove service to our clients and partners."
As a technology partner for hundreds of enterprise retailers across the globe, Logicbroker is constantly working with our customers to improve core functions and increase their speed-to-market strategies, all while managing every evolving cost of operating as an API-driven Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) organization. Ramsbottom brings a proven track record in building the financial foundation of high-growth businesses, managing mergers and acquisitions, and executing financial strategies.
Under Ramsbottom's guidance, Logicbroker is poised to continue its surge as an industry leader and bolster its already proven drop ship and marketplace programs through increased hyper-growth strategies.
"I am honored and excited to join the remarkable team at Logicbroker as their new CFO," Ramsbottom said. "From my very first interactions with the company's leadership, I was deeply impressed by their unwavering dedication to innovation and customer-centricity. Being part of an industry-leading drop ship and marketplace eCommerce solution provider is an incredible opportunity, and I am eager to contribute my financial expertise and strategic insights to fuel the company's growth."
Join the Logicbroker team in providing a warm welcome for Ramsbottom as he comes into his own in his role as CFO and the team looks forward to working with him as we continue to scale our eCommerce solutions to meet the ever-changing eCommerce market.
To learn more about our comprehensive D2C and B2B drop ship, marketplace, and supply chain visibility offerings, please visit our website.
About Logicbroker
Logicbroker is the premier Supply Chain Experience Management (SCXM) eCommerce platform. Our unique B2B and D2C offerings give manufacturers and retailers a single source of truth for their supply chain, yielding real-time visibility and communications, higher compliance rates, lower transaction costs, and exceptional customer experiences. Through drop ship, marketplace, and supply chain visibility solutions, Logicbroker processes $6.3 billion in GMV each year and can help your organization achieve Supply Chain Excellence
Our integrated suite connects all participants of an organization's supply chain regardless of the type of business model: owned inventory, drop ship, or marketplace. We work with mid-market and Enterprise manufacturers and retailers across a number of verticals including Health & Wellness, Home Improvement, Consumer Electronics, Toys & Babies, and Consumer Packaged Goods and service brands such as Samsung, 1-800-Flowers, Victoria Secret, The Vitamin Shoppe, Walgreens, and RiteAid.
Media Contact:
Name: Becca McCarthy
Title: Director of Marketing
Email: bmccarthy@logicbroker.com
Phone: 203.751.1166
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Logicbroker | https://www.1011now.com/prnewswire/2023/07/31/logicbroker-appoints-matt-ramsbottom-chief-financial-officer-continuing-high-growth-initiative/ | 2023-07-31 14:30:12 | 0 | https://www.1011now.com/prnewswire/2023/07/31/logicbroker-appoints-matt-ramsbottom-chief-financial-officer-continuing-high-growth-initiative/ |
Amazon will pay more than $30 million in fines to settle alleged privacy violations involving its voice assistant Alexa and doorbell camera Ring, according to federal filings.
In one lawsuit, the Federal Trade Commission claims the tech company violated privacy laws by keeping recordings of children's conversations with its voice assistant Alexa, and in another that its employees have monitored customers' Ring camera recordings without their consent.
The FTC alleges Amazon held onto children's voice and geolocation data indefinitely, illegally used it to improve its algorithm and kept transcripts of their interactions with Alexa despite parents' requests to delete them.
The alleged practices would violate the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA, which requires online companies to alert and obtain consent from parents when they gather data for children under age 13 and allow parents to delete the data at will.
In addition to the $25 million civil penalty, Amazon would not be able to use data that has been requested to be deleted. The company also would have to remove children's inactive Alexa accounts and be required to notify its customers about the FTC's actions against the company.
"Amazon's history of misleading parents, keeping children's recordings indefinitely, and flouting parents' deletion requests violated COPPA and sacrificed privacy for profits," said Samuel Levine, director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, in a statement. "COPPA does not allow companies to keep children's data forever for any reason, and certainly not to train their algorithms."
Until September 2019, Alexa's default settings were to store recordings and transcripts indefinitely. Amazon said it uses the recordings to better understand speech patterns and respond to voice commands, the complaint says.
After the FTC intervened at the time, Amazon added a setting to automatically delete data after three or 18 months, but still kept the indefinite setting as the default.
Amazon said in a statement it disagrees with the FTC's findings and does not believe it violated any laws.
"We take our responsibilities to our customers and their families very seriously," it said. "We have consistently taken steps to protect customer privacy by providing clear privacy disclosures and customer controls, conducting ongoing audits and process improvements, and maintaining strict internal controls to protect customer data."
The company said it requires parental consent for all children's profiles, provides a Children's Privacy Disclosure elaborating on how it uses children's data, allows child recordings and transcripts to be deleted in the Alexa app and erases child profiles that have been inactive for at least 18 months.
More than 800,000 children under age 13 have their own Alexa accounts, according to the complaint.
The FTC claims that when these issues were brought to Amazon's attention, it did not take action to remedy them.
In a separate lawsuit, the FTC seeks a $5.8 million fine for Amazon over claims employees and contractors at Ring — a home surveillance company Amazon bought in 2018 — had full access to customers' videos.
Amazon is also accused of not taking its security protections seriously, as hackers were able to break into two-way video streams to sexually proposition people, call children racial slurs and physically threaten families for ransom.
Despite this, the FTC says, Ring did not implement multi-factor authentication until 2019.
In addition to paying the $5.8 million, which will be issued as customer refunds, Ring would have to delete customers' videos and faces from before 2018, notify customers about the FTC's actions and report any unauthorized access to videos to the FTC.
"Ring's disregard for privacy and security exposed consumers to spying and harassment," Levine said. "The FTC's order makes clear that putting profit over privacy doesn't pay."
The proposed orders require approval from federal judges.
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.wbaa.org/2023-06-01/amazon-must-pay-over-30-million-over-claims-it-invaded-privacy-with-ring-and-alexa | 2023-06-01 13:04:09 | 1 | https://www.wbaa.org/2023-06-01/amazon-must-pay-over-30-million-over-claims-it-invaded-privacy-with-ring-and-alexa |
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Woodruff struck out 10 over five innings in his return from the injured list, Andrew McCutchen and Luis Urías homered during a four-run sixth, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Woodruff, who hurt his right ankle on May 27 at St. Louis, allowed one run and two hits. While on the 15-day injured list, Raynaud’s syndrome affected his pitching fingers.
“He pitched wonderfully,” Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell said. “The fastball was very, very good. Overpowering for most of the game. It was fun to watch, it really was.”
The right-hander's average four-seam fastball was 97.7 mph, which tied with a start on July 21, 2019 at Arizona for his fastest in any outing.
Woodruff had no issues with his fingers.
“That's a good, positive sign,” Woodruff said. “I'll just keep monitoring it, But as far as today, if it goes like it does today for the rest of the year I'll be happy with that.”
Woodruff (6-3) was perfect through three innings with seven strikeouts. He made his major league debut on Aug. 4, 2017 at Tropicana Field against the Rays and went 6 1/3 innings in a 2-0 win.
Matt Wisler (2-2) replaced Tampa Bay starter Shane Baz with one on and two outs in the sixth, and it took eight pitches for the Brewers to turn a one-run deficit into to a 4-1 lead. McCutchen connected on Wisler’s second offering for a two-run shot, and after Kolten Wong doubled, Urías hit another two-run drive.
“Wis has been so good for us,” Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said. “It kind of came together really fast. They handled the breaking ball, got it up in the air and hit a couple big home runs.”
Wisler was coming off a stretch of 11 scoreless outings in 12 games.
Urías added an RBI double in the eighth.
Josh Hader struck out the side in the ninth for his 23rd save in 24 chances.
Baz gave up one run, three hits and two walks along with six strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings.
Jason Alexander entered in the eighth and walked his first two batters: Brett Phillips, who's in a 4-for-51 slide, and Yandy Díaz. After a passed ball, Wander Franco had a sacrifice fly and Harold Ramírez hit a run-scoring grounder to get the Rays within 5-3.
Devin Williams replaced Alexander, who was hit in the leg by Randy Arozarena's two-out base hit. After walking Isaac Paredes, Williams got a fielder's choice from Josh Lowe.
Alexander was OK after the game.
Díaz doubled on a nine-pitch at-bat leading off the fourth and scored to make it 1-0 on Arozarena’s two-out single.
Tampa Bay extended its team-record stretch to 13 consecutive games decided by two or fewer runs. It's the longest stretch in the major's since the New York Yankees had 16 in a row from July 20-Aug, 5, 2014.
DEFENSIVE GEM
Woodruff came off the mound on the third-base side to field Arozarena’s hopper in the second and first baseman Rowdy Tellez scooped the pitcher's throw from the dirt to complete the out.
WELCOME BACK
There was a video tribute after the second inning for Brewers infielders Willy Adames and Mike Brosseau, who returned to Tropicana Field. The pair were on the Rays' 2020 AL pennant-winning team.
Adames received a nice ovation before his first-inning at-bat and tipped his batting helmet toward the stands.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Brewers: Wong (right calf) returned after missing 15 games. ... Left-hander Aaron Ashby (left forearm) could be back later this week. ... Right fielder Jace Peterson stayed in the game after an awkward slide on a bullpen mound trying to catch Paredes' seventh-inning foul ball.
Rays: First baseman Ji-Man Choi (left ankle) didn’t play.
UP NEXT
Milwaukee lefty Eric Lauer (6-3) starts the finale of the two-game series on Wednesday. He has allowed eight homers over his last three starts. The Rays will have a bullpen day with left-hander Jalen Beeks (1-1) as the opener.
___
More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/article/Woodruff-fans-10-in-return-from-IL-Brewers-beat-17273256.php | 2022-06-29 07:35:46 | 1 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/article/Woodruff-fans-10-in-return-from-IL-Brewers-beat-17273256.php |
Napping regularly linked to high blood pressure, study says
Published: Jul. 25, 2022 at 9:18 AM EDT|Updated: 33 minutes ago
(CNN) - Taking a nap on a lazy afternoon can feel great, but it could also be a sign of some health risks.
A new study shows that frequent napping is linked to 12% higher risk of developing high blood pressure.
Taking regular naps is also associated with a 24% higher risk of having a stroke.
The study used data from 360,000 participants.
One clinical psychologist who studies sleep says taking naps is not harmful itself, but it could be an indication of inadequate sleep at night, which is associated with higher health risks.
The study was published in the latest edition of the American Heart Association Journal, Hypertension.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wkyt.com/2022/07/25/napping-regularly-linked-high-blood-pressure-study-says/ | 2022-07-25 13:54:41 | 0 | https://www.wkyt.com/2022/07/25/napping-regularly-linked-high-blood-pressure-study-says/ |
Today's mortgage rates edge up for three key terms | May 26, 2022
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we do promote products from our partner lenders, all opinions are our own.
Check out the mortgage rates for May 26, 2022, which are up from Wednesday. (Credible)
Based on data compiled by Credible, mortgage refinance rates have fallen for three key terms since Wednesday.
- 30-year fixed-rate refinance: 4.875%, down from 5.125%, -0.250%
- 20-year fixed-rate refinance: 4.625%, down from 4.990%, -0.365%
- 15-year fixed-rate refinance: 4.125%, unchanged
- 10-year fixed-rate refinance: 3.875%, down from 4.000%, -0.125%
Rates last updated on May 26, 2022. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary. With 5,000 reviews, Credible maintains an "excellent" Trustpilot score.
What this means: Mortgage refinance rates fell across three key terms today, with rates for 30-year terms falling below 5% for the first time in 29 days, and 10-year rates falling below 4% for the first time in 36 days. Rates are likely to continue to fluctuate, meaning homeowners looking to refinance may want to lock in a low rate now ahead of future increases.
Today’s mortgage rates for home purchases
Based on data compiled by Credible, mortgage rates for home purchases have risen for three key terms since Wednesday.
- 30-year fixed mortgage rates: 5.000%, up from 4.990%, +0.010%
- 20-year fixed mortgage rates: 4.990%, up from 4.750%, +0.240%
- 15-year fixed mortgage rates: 4.375%, up from 4.125%, +0.250%
- 10-year fixed mortgage rates: 4.250%, unchanged
Rates last updated on May 26, 2022. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary. Credible, a personal finance marketplace, has 5,000+ Trustpilot reviews with an average star rating of 4.7 (out of a possible 5.0).
What this means: After dropping significantly yesterday, mortgage rates are back up for 30-, 20-, and 15-year terms. Homebuyers looking to save on interest might opt for a 20-year term while those rates are still under 5%. This longer repayment term offers buyers a lower rate, manageable monthly payment, and an opportunity to pay off their mortgages sooner.
To find great mortgage rates, start by using Credible’s secured website, which can show you current mortgage rates from multiple lenders without affecting your credit score. You can also use Credible’s mortgage calculator to estimate your monthly mortgage payments.
How mortgage rates have changed over time
Today’s mortgage interest rates are well below the highest annual average rate recorded by Freddie Mac — 16.63% in 1981. A year before the COVID-19 pandemic upended economies across the world, the average interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for 2019 was 3.94%. The average rate for 2021 was 2.96%, the lowest annual average in 30 years.
The historic drop in interest rates means homeowners who have mortgages from 2019 and older could potentially realize significant interest savings by refinancing with one of today’s lower interest rates. When considering a mortgage or Purchase, it’s important to take into account closing costs such as appraisal, application, origination and attorney’s fees. These factors, in addition to the interest rate and loan amount, all contribute to the cost of a mortgage.
Are you looking to buy a home? Credible can help you compare current rates from multiple mortgage lenders at once in just a few minutes. Use Credible’s online tools to compare rates and get prequalified today.
Thousands of Trustpilot reviewers rate Credible "excellent."
How Credible mortgage rates are calculated
Changing economic conditions, central bank policy decisions, investor sentiment, and other factors influence the movement of mortgage rates. Credible average mortgage rates and mortgage refinance rates reported in this article are calculated based on information provided by partner lenders who pay compensation to Credible.
The rates assume a borrower has a 740 credit score and is borrowing a conventional loan for a single-family home that will be their primary residence. The rates also assume no (or very low) discount points and a down payment of 20%.
Credible mortgage rates reported here will only give you an idea of current average rates. The rate you actually receive can vary based on a number of factors.
Factors that influence mortgage rates (and are in your control)
Many factors affect what mortgage interest rate you can qualify for, and some of them are within your control. Improving these factors could help you qualify for a lower interest rate.
- Credit score — Generally, the lowest interest rates go to borrowers with the highest credit scores.
- Debt-to-income ratio — DTI is a percentage that compares your total debts with your income. To calculate DTI, divide your monthly gross income by the total of all your monthly minimum debt payments. Generally, lenders prefer a DTI of 35% or less.
- Down payment amount — Generally, lenders (and many sellers) look favorably on a higher down payment amount. If you put down less than 20% of the home’s purchase price, many lenders will require you to pay for private mortgage insurance, which protects the lender (not you) if you fail to repay the mortgage.
- Home location/price — Interest rates can vary depending on what state you live in and where in the state you’re buying. Likewise, if you need to borrow a lot more than average (a jumbo loan) or very little, you may get a higher interest rate.
- Repayment term — The lowest rates typically come with 10- or 15-year terms, while 30-year terms usually have the highest interest rates.
If you’re trying to find the right mortgage rate, consider using Credible. You can use Credible's free online tool to easily compare multiple lenders and see prequalified rates in just a few minutes.
Have a finance-related question, but don't know who to ask? Email The Credible Money Expert at moneyexpert@credible.com and your question might be answered by Credible in our Money Expert column.
Advertisement
As a Credible authority on mortgages and personal finance, Chris Jennings has covered topics that include mortgage loans, mortgage refinancing, and more. He’s been an editor and editorial assistant in the online personal finance space for four years. His work has been featured by MSN, AOL, Yahoo Finance, and more. | https://www.fox35orlando.com/money/todays-mortgage-rates-may-26-2022 | 2022-05-27 01:02:21 | 0 | https://www.fox35orlando.com/money/todays-mortgage-rates-may-26-2022 |
Samsung recalls more than 650K washing machines over fire hazard
Published: Dec. 23, 2022 at 11:20 AM CST|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - If you own a Samsung Top-Loading Washing Machine, there’s a recall you should know about.
Samsung is recalling more than 650,000 machines with super speed wash because of a fire hazard.
The company said the machines can short-circuit and overheat.
Samsung has received more than 50 reports of smoking, melting, overheating or fires from the washers. Some cases resulted in property damage, and three people reported injuries from smoke inhalation.
A software repair is available.
Details on the recall and the update can be found on the company’s website.
In the meantime, the company said to immediately stop using the washer.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.kswo.com/2022/12/23/samsung-recalls-more-than-650k-washing-machines-over-fire-hazard/ | 2022-12-23 18:25:23 | 0 | https://www.kswo.com/2022/12/23/samsung-recalls-more-than-650k-washing-machines-over-fire-hazard/ |
People of color are more likely to live near sites at risk of releasing toxic chemicals during coastal floods
LOS ANGELES , May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As climate change increases coastal flood risks at hundreds of hazardous sites in California, the potential exposure to flood-related contamination falls disproportionately on socially vulnerable and marginalized communities, according to a study released today in Environmental Science & Technology. Authored by researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles and Berkeley, and Climate Central, the study's findings are also visualized in publicly available, interactive maps by facility and by county, which overlay indicators of residents' social vulnerability near as many as 423 sites expected to be at risk of coastal flooding by 2100.
The study includes refineries, industrial facilities, sewage treatment plants, clean-up sites and other facilities that store or use hazardous material that can be released during and after coastal floods, either directly into floodwaters or to the air, land, or groundwater. Residents within one kilometer of at-risk sites were more likely than others to be people of color, to be living below the poverty line, to be unemployed, or to experience another form of social disadvantage such as linguistic isolation. Compared to their neighbors, socially vulnerable residents can face more challenges to evacuate during a flood, and often experience social stressors that can make them more susceptible to the health impacts of pollutant exposures.
"Again, climate change amplifies inequality," lead author and UCLA Fielding School of Public Health assistant professor of environmental health sciences Dr. Lara Cushing said. "Sea level rise will present additional risks of contaminant releases to communities already living with pollution sources in their backyards."
San Mateo and Alameda counties are projected to host the most at-risk hazardous sites by 2050, but by 2100 Orange County is projected to surpass both as oil and gas wells there and in Los Angeles County face rising coastal flood risks.
"Sea level rise is like a slow moving storm that we can anticipate and prepare for. As California invests in community resilience to climate change, it is essential that considerations of environmental justice are at the fore," co-author and University of California, Berkeley professor Dr. Rachel Morello-Frosch said.
"The Toxic Tides project reinforces the need for climate resilience strategies to address the disproportionate impacts of sea-level rise and associated flooding threats in environmental justice communities like Richmond and Wilmington," Amee Raval, policy and research director with the Asian Pacific Environmental Network said. "These findings will help us hold industry accountable and financially liable for cleanup and remediation of legacy toxic sites in order to protect communities from the growing risk of toxic exposure."
These projections are based on a high-emissions scenario developed by the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change–RCP 8.5, which assumes no meaningful reductions in carbon pollution. The number of at-risk sites in 2100 would drop to 372 under the more optimistic RCP 4.5, which assumes carbon pollution reductions roughly aligned with targets in the 2015 Paris Agreement. Projections based on both scenarios are shown in the research and the accompanying mapping tool.
Resources
Study: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.2c07481
Map (facilities): https://coastal.climatecentral.org/map/6/-119.3066/37.419/?theme=flood_threats&map_type=toxic_tide_facilities
Map (counties): https://coastal.climatecentral.org/map/6/-119.3066/37.419/?theme=flood_threats&map_type=toxic_tide_regions
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Climate Central | https://www.kait8.com/prnewswire/2023/05/02/rising-seas-threaten-hazardous-sites-californias-socially-vulnerable-communities-face-highest-risks-study/ | 2023-05-02 15:19:11 | 1 | https://www.kait8.com/prnewswire/2023/05/02/rising-seas-threaten-hazardous-sites-californias-socially-vulnerable-communities-face-highest-risks-study/ |
Changes in air patterns as the world warms will likely push more and nastier hurricanes up against the United States’ east and Gulf coasts, especially in Florida, a new study said.
While other studies have projected how human-caused climate change will probably alter the frequency, strength and moisture of tropical storms, the study in Friday’s journal Science Advances focuses on the crucial aspect of where hurricanes are going.
It’s all about projected changes in steering currents, said study lead author Karthik Balaguru, a Pacific Northwest National Laboratory climate scientist.
“Along every coast they’re kind of pushing the storms closer to the U.S.,” Balaguru said. The steering currents move from south to north along the Gulf of Mexico; on the East Coast, the normal west-to-east steering is lessened considerably and can be more east-to-west, he said.
Overall, in a worst-case warming scenario, the number of times a storm hits parts of the U.S. coast in general will probably increase by one-third by the end of the century, the study said, based on sophisticated climate and hurricane simulations, including a system researchers developed.
The central and southern Florida Peninsula, which juts out in the Atlantic, is projected to get even more of an increase in hurricanes hitting the coast, the study said.
Climate scientists disagree on how useful it is to focus on the worst-case scenario as the new study does because many calculations show the world has slowed its increase in carbon pollution. Balaguru said because his study looks more at steering changes than strength, the levels of warming aren’t as big a factor.
The study projects changes in air currents traced to warming in the equatorial eastern Pacific Ocean, just off the coast of South America. Climate change is warming different parts of the world at different rates, and models show the eastern Pacific area warming more quickly, Balaguru said.
That extra warming sets things in motion through Rossby waves, according to the study — atmospheric waves that move west to east and are connected to changes in temperature or pressure, like the jet stream or polar vortex events.
“I like to explain it to my students like a rock being dropped in a smooth pond,” said University of Albany atmospheric scientist Kristen Corbosiero, who wasn’t part of the study. “The heating is the rock and Rossby waves are the waves radiating away from the heating which disturbs the atmosphere’s balance.”
The wave ripples trigger a counterclockwise circulation in the Gulf of Mexico, which bring winds blowing from east to west in the eastern Atlantic and south to north in the Gulf of Mexico, Corbosiero and Balaguru said.
It also reduces wind shear — which is the difference in speed and direction of winds at high and low altitudes — the study said. Wind shear often decapitates hurricanes and makes it harder for nascent storms to develop.
Less wind shear means stronger storms, Balaguru said.
Overall, the steering current and wind shear changes increase the risk to the United States, Corbosiero said in an email.
Corbosiero and two other outside scientists said the study makes sense, but has limits and is missing some factors.
It doesn’t factor in where storms are born, which is important, and the study assumes a global trend toward more El Nino events, said Jhordanne Jones, an atmospheric scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research and Purdue University’s Climate Extreme Weather Lab. Most climate simulations project more El Ninos, which is a natural warming of the central Pacific that alters weather worldwide and dampens Atlantic hurricane activity. But recent observations “suggest a more La Nina- like state,” she said.
___
Follow AP’s climate and environment coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/climate-and-environment
___
Follow Seth Borenstein on Twitter at @borenbears
___
Associated Press climate and environmental coverage receives support from several private foundations. See more about AP’s climate initiative here. The AP is solely responsible for all content. | https://www.wivb.com/news/world/study-says-warming-may-push-more-hurricanes-toward-us-coasts/ | 2023-04-08 13:09:27 | 1 | https://www.wivb.com/news/world/study-says-warming-may-push-more-hurricanes-toward-us-coasts/ |
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and lying-in-state last year cost Britain’s government an estimated 162 million pounds (around $200 million), the treasury said Thursday.
The occasion, attended by world leaders and dignitaries, followed 10 days of national mourning after the queen died on Sept. 8 after 70 years on the throne.
Hundreds of thousands of people were drawn to Westminster Abbey to see the United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch lying in state.
The costs were published Thursday as part of a written statement to Parliament.
“The government’s priorities were that these events ran smoothly and with the appropriate level of dignity, while at all times ensuring the safety and security of the public,” said John Glen, chief secretary to the treasury, in a statement.
Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip, were both interred at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/18/queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-cost-uk/1bfc3dca-f58c-11ed-918d-012572d64930_story.html | 2023-05-18 15:33:55 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/18/queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-cost-uk/1bfc3dca-f58c-11ed-918d-012572d64930_story.html |
House panel: Trump’s bills to Secret Service ‘exorbitant’
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s private company arranged for the Secret Service to pay for rooms at his properties in excess of government-approved rates at least 40 times during his presidency, including two charges for more than $1,100 per night, according to documents released Monday by a congressional committee.
The Secret Service was charged room rates of more than $800 per night at least 11 times when agents stayed at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, the Trump hotel in Washington, D.C., and other properties, the Democratic-led House Oversight Committee said. It noted that Trump made over 500 trips to his properties while president.
The “exorbitant” rates point to a possible “taxpayer-funded windfall for former President Trump’s struggling businesses,” wrote N.Y. Rep. Carolyn Maloney in a letter Monday to the Secret Service requesting more information.
The Trump Organization denied that the Secret Service charges were a problem and said it provided rooms and other services at cost, at big discounts or for free.
“The Trump Family is likely the first family in American history to have not profited off of the United States government,” said Eric Trump in a statement. He added, “President Trump funded the vast majority of his campaign with hundreds of millions of dollars of his own money and turned away billions of dollars in real estate deals worldwide.”
In total, the Trump Organization charged the agency responsible for protecting the president and his family at least $1.4 million, according to Secret Service records released by the committee. The committee said the total bill was likely higher because the panel only got records through September 2021 and payments for trips abroad were not included.
The former president has been repeatedly criticized by Democrats and government watchdogs for what they say were brazen attempts make money from taxpayer funds during his presidency.
In addition to money from the Secret Service when he and his family visited his clubs and hotels, Trump played host to foreign officials at his properties, also requiring lodging for accompanying agents. The president tried to arrange for his Trump National Doral Golf Club in Florida to be chosen as the venue for a Group of Seven meeting of global leaders, only to pull back after an outcry of about self dealing.
Among the documents released Monday was a bill tied to 2017 trip by Trump’s oldest son, Don Jr., to the Trump International Hotel down the street from the White House. That resulted in a Secret Service room charge of $1,185 per night, more than five times the government-approved per diem rate, the committee said, though the agency is allowed to make exceptions.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.kait8.com/2022/10/17/house-panel-trumps-bills-secret-service-exorbitant/ | 2022-10-17 20:41:47 | 0 | https://www.kait8.com/2022/10/17/house-panel-trumps-bills-secret-service-exorbitant/ |
UTICA, N.Y. -- The Saranac Brewery kicked off their 'Homecoming' Wednesday, adding a big white tent to their Biergarten, just in time for those coming in from out of town.
There is much to be enjoyed while attending, including pilot beers on tap, live bands, DJs, food and more. The tent is heated so no need to worry about the cold.
The party goes until 9 p.m. on Wednesday and will continue on both Friday and Saturday. | https://www.wktv.com/news/saranac-brewery-kicked-off-their-homecoming-event-wednesday/article_f56d2300-6b92-11ed-90ae-8b556f4041c7.html | 2022-11-24 01:46:38 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/saranac-brewery-kicked-off-their-homecoming-event-wednesday/article_f56d2300-6b92-11ed-90ae-8b556f4041c7.html |
What are the best baseball cleats?
Baseball requires plenty of equipment to play, and while high-quality gear such as bats and gloves is crucial for performing at a high level, don’t underestimate the importance of reliable cleats. Baseball cleats provide players with the traction and protection they need to succeed on the diamond, but there are a few things to consider before buying a new pair.
How do I choose the best baseball cleats?
Size
Your cleats could be made with advanced technology, but they won’t serve you well if you don’t buy the correct size. Wearing shoes that fit too tightly can be uncomfortable at best and, at worst, cause pain, swelling and blisters. Your cleats should have a snug fit, but leaving some room is critical to prevent soreness. However, be cautious and ensure that your shoes aren’t too large, as this can cause tripping and injury.
Types of cleats
There are two types of baseball cleats: molded and metal.
- Molded cleats have rubber studs and are more durable than metal cleats but don’t offer the same level of grip.
- Metal cleats are considered the standard for baseball cleats, especially at the highest levels. They offer excellent traction but are not as durable as molded cleats.
Turf shoes
Turf shoes don’t have studs or spikes like baseball cleats but have a textured rubber pattern. Turf shoes can be worn for training drills but are unsuitable for games since they don’t offer enough traction for high-speed, agile movements on outdoor surfaces.
Ankle length
The ankle length of your baseball cleats should depend on your fielding position, physique and skill. Many taller and stockier infielders prefer high-cut or mid-cut cleats since they provide more stability and ankle support. Speedier outfielders often prefer low-cut shoes since they’re more lightweight and don’t limit mobility as much as high-cut or mid-cut shoes.
Cost and durability
Your baseball cleats should remain usable for two or three seasons, but some players wear out their shoes much faster than others. The most durable baseball shoes cost $60-$150, but if you don’t play often and don’t want to spend too much money on a pair, you can find reliable cleats for $40-$60.
The best baseball cleats
Best cleats under $50
Under Armour Men’s Leadoff Low RM Baseball Cleats
These have a durable synthetic upper with perforations for increased airflow. The toe cap overlay gives players added protection, and the padded collar provides a locked-down fit. The rubber studs are rugged and offer excellent traction.
Sold by Amazon
New Balance Men’s 3000 V5 Molded Baseball Shoes
With molded rubber studs, these provide excellent durability and traction. The synthetic mesh upper is breathable, and the midsole is packed with Fresh Foam for a comfortable feel and more bounce back on strides.
Sold by Amazon
Nike Men’s Vapor Ultrafly 4 Keystone RM Baseball Cleats
These have a perforated synthetic upper for maximum breathability and durability. The mesh tongue helps keep feet cool for extended periods, and the soft foam cushioning in the midsole gives speedy players extra flexibility and shock absorption.
Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Best cleats for $50-$100
Nike Alpha Huarache Elite 2 Metal Baseball Cleats
These have Zoom Air units in the cushioned midsole for extra comfort and more efficient energy transfer. Each shoe has nine metal studs for enhanced grip, and the dual internal heel cups provide a secure fit.
Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Adidas Men’s Icon 7 Dripped Out Cleats
Step onto the diamond with style and confidence with these high-end, paint-dripped cleats. The midsole helps facilitate more bounce back on strides and enhanced shock absorption, and the metal spikes provide excellent traction on grass.
Sold by Adidas
Nike Men’s Force Trout 7 Pro MCS Baseball Cleats
These have an outsole plate with durable rubber molded studs for grip. The durable synthetic leather provides increased stability, and full-length cushioning makes them comfortable enough to wear for extended periods.
Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Best cleats for $100-$150
Adidas Men’s Adizero Afterburner 8 NWV Mid Metal Baseball Cleats
Any baseball player looking for extra stability on the diamond will love these cleats, thanks to their elite performance and stylish design. The Lightstrike midsole enhances mobility, and the Sprintskin upper is durable, lightweight and provides a sock-like fit for increased support.
Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Adidas Icon 7 Men’s Baseball Cleats
These are designed for heavy hitters looking to enhance their speed and power. They have a soft textile upper for long-lasting comfort and a Boost midsole with plenty of cushioning for increased responsiveness on strides.
Sold by Adidas
Want to shop the best products at the best prices? Check out Daily Deals from BestReviews.
Sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter for useful advice on new products and noteworthy deals.
Kevin Luna writes for BestReviews. BestReviews has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money.
Copyright 2022 BestReviews, a Nexstar company. All rights reserved. | https://www.cenlanow.com/reviews/br/sports-fitness-br/baseball-softball-br/8-best-baseball-cleats/ | 2022-08-12 16:39:54 | 1 | https://www.cenlanow.com/reviews/br/sports-fitness-br/baseball-softball-br/8-best-baseball-cleats/ |
HOUSTON (AP) — When the first woman accused Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct during a massage session in a lawsuit filed in March 2021, it was just the initial step in a protracted saga that would eventually encompass 23 more civil filings, a criminal investigation and the possibility of indefinite suspension by the NFL.
After Thursday’s announcement that Watson and the NFL had agreed on an 11-game suspension and a $5 million fine as part of a settlement of his disciplinary case, the only remaining legal issue pending for the Cleveland Browns quarterback is one unsettled lawsuit.
“Now with the exception of one last civil case, he can look at it and say it’s closed the door on this matter, at least the legal proceedings,” said David Ring, a California-based attorney who is not connected to the lawsuits and who has represented victims of sexual assault. “As far as the court of public opinion and how the fans react to him, that’s something he’s still going to be dealing with, I think for a while.”
Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing the 24 women who sued Watson, was upset by the NFL’s settlement.
During a news conference earlier this month, Buzbee called on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell “to do the right thing.” After Watson had been suspended six games by a retired federal judge who had been appointed by the league and the players’ union to act as an independent disciplinary officer, the NFL appealed the decision and indicated it would push for an indefinite suspension.
“By settling this matter the way he has, Roger Goodell has proven one of two things: either his recent rhetoric was utter baloney, or his bark is much worse than his bite,” Buzbee said in a statement released Thursday. “The message today to all victims is clear, if you believe you have been sexually assaulted by a powerful person, keep your mouth shut and go away.”
Watson was still with the Houston Texans when the 24 women filed lawsuits alleging he had exposed himself, touched them with his genitals or kissed them against their will during massage appointments. One woman alleged Watson forced her to perform oral sex.
Watson has long denied any wrongdoing, and was traded to the Browns in March.
“Yeah, I am moving on with my career and my life, and I am continuing to stand by my innocence,” Watson told reporters in Berea, Ohio, after the settlement was announced.
The lawsuits led to criminal investigations, including by Houston police.
In a deposition, Houston police Detective Kamesha Baker, the lead investigator in the criminal probe, had told Buzbee she believed Watson had committed crimes in the 10 criminal complaints that had been filed against the quarterback. But in March, two separate Texas grand juries declined to indict Watson.
Earlier this month, Buzbee announced Watson had settled 23 of the 24 lawsuits against him.
Buzbee previously announced that 30 women who accused the Texans of turning a blind eye to allegations against their former star quarterback had settled their legal claims against the team.
The settlement terms related to the lawsuits against Watson and the Texans were confidential.
“Just because settlements and things like that happen does not mean that a person is guilty for anything,” Watson said.
Buzbee has said he would continue discussing the remaining lawsuit with Watson’s legal team.
“I think these victims look at it like it’s as a mixed bag,” Ring said. “They didn’t get everything they wanted and unfortunately in our system of justice, both criminal and civil, it’s hard to come away with a complete victory.”
___
Follow Juan A. Lozano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/juanlozano70
___
More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL | https://who13.com/sports/ap-sports/single-lawsuit-last-remaining-legal-issue-for-deshaun-watson/ | 2022-08-19 16:01:15 | 0 | https://who13.com/sports/ap-sports/single-lawsuit-last-remaining-legal-issue-for-deshaun-watson/ |
NASSAU, Bahamas, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With newly eased entry protocols and tropical sunshine on the forecast, now is the perfect time to book a trip to The Bahamas. From world-class culinary experiences to lively entertainment and exciting cultural events, see for yourself how much the destination has to offer.
NEWS
Tourism Leadership Continues Its "Bringing The Bahamas to You" Events Across the U.S. — In September, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation marked the successful start of global sales and marketing events in Florida, New York and New Jersey. The events are designed to export a taste of Bahamian culture directly to industry leaders, partners, travel agents, media and influencers in major markets across the globe while inspiring travel to the destination. Additional event stops in the U.S. and Canada include Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina; Toronto, Calgary, and Montreal, Canada; and Los Angeles, California. The BMOTIA will also head to Atlanta, Georgia and Houston, Texas in the future.
The Bahamas Further Relaxes COVID Protocols — As of 20 September 2022, the COVID-19 testing requirement for entering The Bahamas has been eliminated. All travellers, regardless of vaccination status, are no longer required to submit to pre-travel COVID-19 testing to enter the country. Additionally, as of 1 October 2022, face masks will no longer be required in most public settings. Travellers should visit Bahamas.com/travelupdates to see the latest protocols.
South Eleuthera Hosts a Homecoming Festival — Homecomings are popular festivals in which Bahamians return to their hometowns to celebrate and reminisce. The Wemyss Bight Homecoming Festival, which takes place from 9 to 13 October 2022, will welcome both residents and visitors with live music, Bahamian food and drink and local crafts.
The Harbour Island Regatta Returns — The annual Harbour Island Regatta, from 7 to 10 October 2022, will welcome sloop sailors and spectators alike. Participants will race each other across crystal-clear waters to win cash prizes and the grand trophy while those watching can shop artisan vendors and enjoy authentic local food, drink and live music.
Spend Wednesday Nights at Smith's Point in Grand Bahama Island — Wednesday nights in Grand Bahama Island are about to come alive at Smith's Point Fish Fry. Starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, visitors to this Grand Bahama signature event can expect a traditional cookout featuring fried snapper, lobster, potato bread, conch salad and other authentic Bahamian dishes to a backdrop of live music.
Baha Mar Launches The First Annual Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival — Experience world-class dining and indulge in exclusive dinners in spectacular locations, as well as tastings and intimate conversations with master chefs like Marcus Samuelsson and Daniel Boulud, as well as Nassau native celebrity chef Simeon Hall Jr. at the first annual Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival, from 21 to 23 October 2022.
The Bahamas Scores 28 Nominations in the Caribbean Journal Travelers' Choice Awards — The Islands of The Bahamas are well represented in the 2022 Caribbean Journal Travelers' Choice Awards. Categories range from top destination to hotel and beach bar awards. Voting is live now through 19 October 2022.
The Bahamas Shines Bright in Scuba Diving Magazine — Participants in Scuba Diving Magazine's 2023 Reader's Choice Awards named The Bahamas a top destination for aquatic adventures in 13 categories, including best waters for animal encounters (No. 1), caves (No. 2), wrecks (No. 3) and beginners (No. 3).
PROMOTIONS AND OFFERS
For a complete list of deals and discounted packages for The Bahamas, visit www.bahamas.com/deals-packages.
You Can Earn a Complimentary Night at Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina — Guests travelling to Abaco who book seven consecutive nights at Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina will earn a complimentary night. The offer is applicable for any room type, including waterfront villas.
Private Pilots Visiting The Bahamas' Out Islands Will Receive a $150 Credit — Private pilots who book a two-night hotel stay at participating Bahama Out Islands Promotion Board hotels between now and 30 June 2023, for travel until 31 October 2023, will receive a $150 credit.
Explore all the islands have to offer at www.bahamas.com or on Facebook, YouTube or Instagram to see why It's Better in The Bahamas.
PRESS INQUIRIES
Anita Johnson-Patty
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation
ajohnson@bahamas.com
Weber Shandwick
Public Relations
Bahamas@webershandwick.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation | https://www.wistv.com/prnewswire/2022/10/04/whats-new-bahamas-october-2022/ | 2022-10-04 21:14:25 | 1 | https://www.wistv.com/prnewswire/2022/10/04/whats-new-bahamas-october-2022/ |
Marketa Vondrousova 2023 Wimbledon Odds
Wimbledon field is shrinking , as Marketa Vondrousova plays in a quarterfinal against Jessica Pegula. Vondrousova has +2800 odds to win this tournament at AELTC Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Ground.
Find all the latest odds for 2023 Wimbledon and place your bets with a new user bonus from BetMGM.
Vondrousova at 2023 Wimbledon
- Next Round: Quarterfinals
- Tournament Dates: June 25 - July 16
- TV Channel: ABC (Watch on Fubo)
- Venue: AELTC Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Ground
- Court Surface: Grass
Watch live sports without cable! Sign up today for a free trial to Fubo!
Vondrousova's Next Match
After beating Marie Bouzkova 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, Vondrousova will meet Pegula in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, July 11 at 6:00 AM ET.
Vondrousova is currently listed at +125 to win her next match versus Pegula. Check out the latest odds for the entire field at BetMGM.
Marketa Vondrousova Grand Slam Odds
- Wimbeldon odds to win: +2800
- Wimbledon odds to win: +2800
Want to bet on Vondrousova? Head to BetMGM using our link for a bonus bet special offer for new players!
Vondrousova Stats
- In the Round of 16 on Sunday, Vondrousova defeated No. 33-ranked Bouzkova, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3.
- In 10 tournaments over the past year, Vondrousova is yet to win a title, and her overall record is 24-9.
- Vondrousova has not won any of her two tournaments on grass over the past year, with a record of 6-1 on that surface.
- Vondrousova, over the past 12 months, has played 33 matches across all court types, and 20.6 games per match.
- Vondrousova, over the past 12 months, has played seven matches on grass, and 21.3 games per match.
- Over the past 12 months, Vondrousova has been victorious in 43.3% of her return games and 73.6% of her service games.
- Over the past year, in terms of serve/return winning percentages on grass, Vondrousova has won 82.4% of her games on serve and 32.0% on return.
Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.
© 2023 Data Skrive. All rights reserved. | https://www.wlbt.com/sports/betting/2023/06/25/marketa-vondrousova-wimbledon-betting-odds/ | 2023-07-09 20:45:30 | 1 | https://www.wlbt.com/sports/betting/2023/06/25/marketa-vondrousova-wimbledon-betting-odds/ |
Innovative Products Offer 'Fresh Approach' to Wound Care
CHICAGO, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CURAD®, a Medline brand and leading provider of world-class consumer medical products, has launched CURAD Naturals™, an adhesive bandage line containing a variety of all-natural healing ingredients to treat and protect wounds gently and effectively. The inherent soothing powers of well-known ingredients such as Aloe Vera, Vitamin E, and ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda are infused directly into the wound pad and bandage surface to cover and protect wounds during the healing process.
"The demand for clean, natural ingredients is migrating to the first-aid space with many natural alternatives being used to treat anything from scrapes and bug bites to wounds and sore muscles," said Dr. Billy Goldberg, a "New York Times" best-selling author and NYC emergency room physician. "It's exciting to see companies like CURAD incorporating these natural and efficacious ingredients right into their products."
The CURAD Naturals adhesive bandage line features the following:
CURAD NATURALS infused with Aloe Vera + Vitamin E
- Each bandage pad and strip is infused with natural Aloe Vera, widely used to treat a variety of cuts, scrapes, and burns, and antioxidant Vitamin E to soothe and moisturize skin. Individually-wrapped bandages are made with breathable and lightweight fabric and a four-sided seal to keep dirt and germs out. Available in 30-count boxes of sterile 0.75" x 3" bandages and eight-count boxes in a 2" x 4" size.
CURAD NATURALS with ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda
- Bandages are infused with ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda, which provides soothing relief to minor cuts, scrapes, and even insect stings while also helping neutralize and reduce wound odor. Adhesive pads are made with pillow-soft material to cover, cushion, and protect, with an extra layer of cellulose to help absorb excess drainage and a four-sided seal to keep dirt and germs out. Available in 10-count boxes of sterile 2" x 4" bandages and six-count boxes in a 4" x 4" size.
"We're excited to introduce this innovative, fresh approach to healing," says Medline Senior Marketing Manager Kurt Schmidt. "Our CURAD Naturals bandages are perfect for kids and their parents because they contain no harsh or irritating ingredients, while providing a simple, soothing way to protect minor cuts and burns."
The CURAD Naturals line of adhesive bandages is available at Amazon and walmart.com.
The ARM & HAMMER trademarks are owned by Church & Dwight Co., Inc., and are used by Medline under license.
About CURAD
Since being acquired by Medline in 2007, the CURAD brand has been re-energized – introducing many innovative solutions for a broad range of health concerns. With new Truly Ouchless® EZ Release™ adhesive technology, rugged Performance Series® bandages and tapes, and advanced options like antimicrobial wound gel, hydrocolloids, antibacterial bandages, super absorbent dressings and foam bandages, CURAD medical supplies have been known and trusted worldwide since 1951 and remain at the forefront of creating hospital-quality products for home use. Learn more at www.curad.com.
For More Information:
Contact: Rob Eiseman
robjeiseman@gmail.com
312.493.4347
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Medline Industries, Inc. | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2023/05/31/curad-introduces-naturals-adhesive-bandage-line/ | 2023-05-31 13:11:56 | 1 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2023/05/31/curad-introduces-naturals-adhesive-bandage-line/ |
Expert in minimally invasive and robotic surgery will expand access to new technology and advance surgical research in Central New Jersey
EDISON, N.J., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hackensack Meridian Health is proud to announce the appointment of thoracic surgeon Faiz Y. Bhora, MD, FACS , as the inaugural Regional Chair of Surgery for the central region, which includes JFK University Medical Center, Bayshore Medical Center, Old Bridge Medical Center and Raritan Bay Medical Center.
Dr. Bhora is an internationally recognized thoracic surgeon, who is an expert at performing complex robotic and minimally invasive operations for lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors and tracheal tumors and stenosis. Prior to joining Hackensack Meridian Health, he was System Chief of Thoracic Surgery and Director of Thoracic Oncology at Nuvance Health and Chief of Thoracic and Robotic Surgery in the Mount Sinai Health System.
In addition to providing expert surgical care to patients, Dr. Bhora is actively involved in translational research- moving basic science discoveries more quickly and efficiently into practice. Dr. Bhora's current research is focused on regenerative medicine, including 3-D bioprinting of the trachea and his research laboratory is considered one of the foremost research laboratories in the area of tracheal regeneration. His clinical research focuses on cancer care disparities in lung and esophageal cancer. Dr. Bhora serves as a consultant and scientific advisor to several major biomedical companies and is considered a thought leader in surgical care delivery, surgical innovation, and robotic surgery platforms.
Dr. Bhora is passionate about resident and medical student education. He has mentored over 150 residents (several of whom are now thoracic surgeons), 15 post-doctoral fellows and over 300 medical students. He continues to mentor thoracic surgeons both in the United States and internationally. Dr. Bhora also provides leadership at a national level to the thoracic surgical community, as president of the New York General Thoracic Surgical Club (NYGTSC) and past president of the Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society (ECTSS). He is listed annually in the most prestigious best doctor lists such as Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors, America's Top Surgeons for Cancer, and NY Magazine Top Doctors.
Dr. Bhora earned his medical degree at Aga Khan University in Pakistan and completed a residency in general surgery at George Washington University Hospital and thoracic surgery fellowship at UCLA Medical Center, and an additional fellowship in thoracic surgical oncology at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. He is Board Certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery.
"I am thrilled to join Hackensack Meridian Health," said Dr. Bhora. "The opportunity to be a part of the finest health system in New Jersey with a new and innovative affiliated medical school was a big draw. The central region of New Jersey has a need for the highest quality of surgical care, and we have bold plans to transform both the quality and breadth of surgical programs that we will offer to our patients. This, in addition to starting a surgical residency program and helping transform JFK University Medical Center into a true tertiary and quaternary hospital was the impetus for me to join the Hackensack Meridian Team and an opportunity impossible to turn down."
"Hackensack Meridian Health is a regional leader in high quality surgical care provided by experts who are skilled in the latest minimally invasive and robotic techniques," said Todd Way, president, central market, Hackensack Meridian Health. "We are delighted to welcome a surgeon with the expertise and renown as Dr. Bhora as our inaugural Regional Chair of Surgery and look forward to his leadership to expand our academic footprint as well as access to the latest surgical techniques and technologies to promote outstanding surgical outcomes for the communities we serve."
Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading not-for-profit health care organization that is the largest, most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care. The network has 18 hospitals and more than 500 patient care locations, which include ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health services, long-term care and assisted living communities, ambulance services, lifesaving air medical transportation, rehabilitation centers, urgent care centers, physician practice locations, and a fitness and wellness center. With more than 35,000 team members and 7,000 physicians, Hackensack Meridian Health is a distinguished leader in health care philanthropy and committed to the health and well-being of communities throughout New Jersey.
The network's notable distinctions include having more U.S. News-ranked hospitals than any other health system in New Jersey, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report, 2022-23. Hackensack University Medical Center is nationally-ranked by U.S. News & World Report in four specialties, more than any other hospital in New Jersey. Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center, and K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, are ranked #1 in the state and top 20 in the Mid-Atlantic Region by U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 Best Children's Hospital Report. Additionally, their combined nephrology program ranks in the top 50 in the United States. To learn more, visit www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Hackensack Meridian Health | https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/11/14/hackensack-meridian-health-appoints-internationally-renowned-thoracic-surgeon-faiz-y-bhora-md-facs-central-region-chair-surgery/ | 2022-11-14 20:37:06 | 1 | https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/11/14/hackensack-meridian-health-appoints-internationally-renowned-thoracic-surgeon-faiz-y-bhora-md-facs-central-region-chair-surgery/ |
CA Sacramento CA Zone Forecast for Friday, November 4, 2022
_____
851 FPUS56 KSTO 050840
ZFPSTO
Interior Northern California Zone Forecasts for California
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
139 AM PDT Sat Nov 5 2022
Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for today, tonight, and Sunday.
CAZ013-052300-
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County-
Including the city of Shasta Dam
139 AM PDT Sat Nov 5 2022
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
.TODAY...Rain showers until late afternoon, then a chance of rain
showers late in the afternoon. Patchy fog in the late morning and
afternoon. Highs 37 to 51 higher elevations...46 to 54 lower
elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
evening. Patchy fog through the night. Colder. Lows 27 to 42.
Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. At lower
elevations, rain showers likely in the afternoon. At higher
elevations, rain and snow showers likely in the afternoon. Highs
36 to 51 higher elevations...46 to 56 lower elevations. No snow
accumulation lower elevations...up to 1 inch higher elevations.
Snow level 4000 feet. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph shifting
to the south in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and heavy snow showers in the
evening, then rain and snow showers likely after midnight.
Colder. Lows 22 to 37 higher elevations...30 to 39 lower
elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...3 to 6 inches
higher elevations. Snow level 4000 feet. Prevailing southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY...Rain and snow showers likely in the morning, then rain
and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 30 to 45 higher
elevations...40 to 48 lower elevations. No snow accumulation
lower elevations...2 to 4 inches higher elevations. Snow level
3000 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow showers. Moderate snow
accumulations possible. Lows 24 to 39.
.TUESDAY...Rain and snow showers. Moderate snow accumulations
possible. Highs 33 to 48.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow
showers. Colder. Lows 21 to 36.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow
showers. Highs 35 to 50.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows
21 to 36. Highs 37 to 52.
.VETERANS DAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and
snow showers. Highs 40 to 55.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
SHASTA DAM 52 39 54 / 100 20 70
$$
=
CAZ014-052300-
Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County-
Including the city of Burney
139 AM PDT Sat Nov 5 2022
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
.TODAY...In the valleys, patchy fog in the morning. Rain showers.
Highs 41 to 49. Prevailing west winds up to 15 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the
evening, then a slight chance of rain showers after midnight.
Patchy fog through the night. Colder. Lows 22 to 35. Prevailing
west winds up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, patchy fog in the
morning, A chance of rain showers in the afternoon. At higher
elevations, patchy fog in the morning, A slight chance of snow
showers in the morning, then a chance of rain and snow showers in
the afternoon. Highs 39 to 48. Snow level 5000 feet. Prevailing
southwest winds up to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the
afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow showers. Breezy, colder. Lows 14 to
29. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch lower elevations...except 2 to
7 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4500 feet. Prevailing
southwest winds 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after
midnight. Gusts up to 40 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the morning,
then rain and snow showers likely in the afternoon. Highs 31 to
42. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Prevailing southwest winds
up to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow showers. Patchy fog. Light snow
accumulations possible. Lows 14 to 27.
.TUESDAY...Snow showers. Patchy fog. Moderate snow accumulations
possible. Highs 30 to 40.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely.
Patchy fog. Light snow accumulations possible. Lows 13 to 24.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers.
Highs 31 to 41.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 9 to
24. Highs 31 to 46.
.VETERANS DAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow
showers. Highs 38 to 47.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
BURNEY 48 25 46 / 90 30 40
$$
=
CAZ015-052300-
Northern Sacramento Valley-
Including the cities of Redding and Red Bluff
139 AM PDT Sat Nov 5 2022
.TODAY...A chance of rain showers early in the morning, then rain
showers in the late morning and afternoon. Patchy fog late in the
morning. Highs around 53. South winds around 10 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the
evening, then a slight chance of rain showers after midnight.
Patchy fog after midnight. Lows 37 to 47. Northwest winds up to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. A slight
chance of rain showers in the morning, then a chance of rain
showers in the afternoon. Highs 53 to 61. West winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the south with gusts to around 25 mph in the
afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Breezy. Lows 34 to 44. South winds
15 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Gusts up
to 35 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the morning,
then rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 47 to 55. South winds
10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Lows 35 to 43.
.TUESDAY...Rain showers. Highs around 50.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers.
Patchy fog. Lows 32 to 40.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 50 to 56.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows
29 to 39. Highs 50 to 56.
.VETERANS DAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers. Highs around 57.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
REDDING 53 34 57 / 100 30 60
RED BLUFF 55 45 59 / 90 30 40
$$
=
CAZ016-052300-
Central Sacramento Valley-
Including the cities of Chico, Oroville, and Marysville/Yuba City
139 AM PDT Sat Nov 5 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers early in
the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the late morning
and early afternoon. Rain showers likely late in the afternoon.
Highs 54 to 64. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Patchy fog after
midnight. Lows 43 to 51. Southeast winds around 10 mph with gusts
to around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a slight
chance of rain showers. Highs 57 to 65. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Windy, colder. Lows 37 to 45. South
winds 15 to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the morning,
then rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 49 to 57. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 38 to 44.
.TUESDAY...Rain showers. Highs 47 to 53.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers.
Patchy fog. Lows 34 to 40.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 50 to 56.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows
31 to 39. Highs 50 to 59.
.VETERANS DAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers. Highs 54 to 60.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
CHICO 57 50 61 / 90 50 30
OROVILLE 57 49 60 / 80 60 30
MARYSVILLE/YUBA CITY 59 49 62 / 60 50 20
$$
=
CAZ017-052300-
Southern Sacramento Valley-
Including the city of Sacramento
139 AM PDT Sat Nov 5 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers late in
the morning. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs
56 to 64. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph increasing
to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows 46 to 52.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 57 to 65. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Breezy. Lows 42 to 48. South winds
10 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...A chance of rain showers in the morning, then rain
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs 51 to 57. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows around 44.
.TUESDAY...Rain showers. Highs 48 to 54.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
rain showers. Lows 36 to 42. Highs 48 to 57.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows
32 to 40. Highs 51 to 57.
.VETERANS DAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers. Highs 54 to 60.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
SACRAMENTO 61 52 63 / 60 40 20
SAC EXEC AIRPORT 61 51 63 / 50 40 20
$$
=
CAZ018-052300-
Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Including the city of Fairfield/Suisun
139 AM PDT Sat Nov 5 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
late morning and early afternoon. A chance of rain showers late
in the afternoon. Highs around 63. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the
evening, then a slight chance of rain showers after midnight.
Lows 48 to 54. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs 58 to 64. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...A chance of rain showers in the evening, then
rain showers after midnight. Lows around 47. South winds 10 to
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the morning,
then rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 52 to 58. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows around 46.
.TUESDAY...Rain showers. Highs 49 to 55.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
rain showers. Lows around 41. Highs 51 to 57.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows
35 to 41. Highs 52 to 58.
.VETERANS DAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers. Highs 53 to 59.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
FAIRFIELD/SUISUN 66 49 65 / 40 30 10
$$
=
CAZ019-052300-
Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Stockton and Modesto
139 AM PDT Sat Nov 5 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers late in
the afternoon. Highs 58 to 66. Southeast winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Patchy fog in the evening. Cloudy with a chance of
rain showers. Lows 49 to 55. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the morning,
then a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs
56 to 64. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the
evening, then rain showers after midnight. Lows 43 to 49. South
winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Rain showers. Highs 50 to 58. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 42 to 48.
.TUESDAY...Rain showers. Highs 47 to 55.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain showers likely. Lows
37 to 43.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs
50 to 56.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH VETERANS DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33 to
41. Highs 50 to 59.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
STOCKTON 63 53 62 / 20 50 20
MODESTO 63 54 61 / 10 40 30
$$
=
CAZ063-052300-
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County-
Including the city of Alder Springs
139 AM PDT Sat Nov 5 2022
.TODAY...Rain showers. Highs 39 to 53 higher elevations...48 to
56 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
evening. Colder. Lows 28 to 42 higher elevations...38 to 44 lower
elevations. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. At lower elevations, a chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. At higher elevations, a chance of rain and snow
showers in the afternoon. Highs 35 to 50 higher elevations...
51 to 57 lower elevations. Snow level 4500 feet. Prevailing
southwest winds up to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and heavy snow showers in the
evening, then rain and snow showers likely after midnight.
Colder. Lows 24 to 38 higher elevations...35 to 41 lower
elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...3 to 6 inches
higher elevations. Snow level 4500 feet. Prevailing southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers in the
morning, then rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 28 to
43 higher elevations...44 to 50 lower elevations. No snow
accumulation lower elevations...up to 3 inches higher elevations.
Snow level 3000 feet. Prevailing southwest winds up to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow showers. Light snow accumulations
possible. Lows 26 to 41.
.TUESDAY...Rain and snow showers likely. Moderate snow
accumulations possible. Highs 32 to 47.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow
showers. Lows 25 to 40.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow
showers. Not as cool. Highs 35 to 50.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows
27 to 42. Highs 37 to 52.
.VETERANS DAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and
snow showers. Highs 39 to 54.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
ALDER SPRINGS 47 34 45 / 100 20 30
$$
=
CAZ066-052300-
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-
Including the city of Paradise
139 AM PDT Sat Nov 5 2022
.TODAY...A chance of rain showers early in the morning, then rain
showers in the late morning and afternoon. Patchy fog late in the
morning. Patchy fog late in the afternoon. Highs 46 to 56.
Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Patchy fog. Lows
37 to 52. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a chance
of rain showers. Highs 45 to 57. Prevailing south winds up to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Breezy, colder. Lows 31 to 44.
Prevailing south winds 10 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Rain and snow showers likely in the morning, then rain
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs 38 to 50. Little or no snow accumulation. Prevailing south
winds up to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 31 to 43.
.TUESDAY...Rain showers and heavy snow showers. Patchy fog. Highs
38 to 48.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely.
Patchy fog. Lows 29 to 41.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow
showers. Highs 40 to 52.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows
26 to 41. Highs 41 to 56.
.VETERANS DAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers. Highs 47 to 57.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
PARADISE 51 48 51 / 90 70 30
$$
=
CAZ067-052300-
Motherlode-
Including the cities of Grass Valley and Jackson
139 AM PDT Sat Nov 5 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers late in
the morning. A chance of rain showers early in the afternoon,
then rain showers late in the afternoon. Highs 49 to 59.
Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Rain showers likely. Patchy fog. Lows 42 to 52.
Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain
showers. Highs 48 to 58. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Colder. Lows 34 to 46. Prevailing
south winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY...Rain showers in the morning, then rain showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 40 to 52.
Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 32 to 44.
.TUESDAY...Rain showers. Patchy fog. Highs 38 to 48.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Patchy fog. Lows 30 to 40.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow
showers. Highs 41 to 53.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows
27 to 40. Highs 41 to 55.
.VETERANS DAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 50 to 58.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
GRASS VALLEY 50 42 51 / 90 80 30
JACKSON 55 49 54 / 70 70 40
$$
=
CAZ068-052300-
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
Including the cities of Chester and Quincy
139 AM PDT Sat Nov 5 2022
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
.TODAY...At lower elevations, a chance of rain showers early in
the morning, then rain showers in the late morning and afternoon.
At higher elevations, a chance of rain and snow showers early in
the morning, then rain showers in the late morning and afternoon.
Highs 36 to 51. No snow accumulation. Prevailing southwest winds
5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers at lower elevations...
and a chance of rain and snow showers at higher elevations.
Patchy fog through the night. Lows 27 to 42. Snow level 6500 feet
after midnight. Prevailing southwest winds up to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. At lower
elevations, a chance of rain showers in the morning, then a
chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon. At higher
elevations, a chance of rain and snow showers. Breezy. Highs
30 to 45 higher elevations...36 to 50 lower elevations. Snow
level 5500 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to
10 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow showers. Breezy, colder. Lows 19 to
34. Snow accumulation of 1 to 7 inches lower elevations...except
8 to 13 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4500 feet.
Prevailing south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
.MONDAY...Snow showers. Highs 22 to 37 higher elevations...29 to
41 lower elevations. Snow accumulation 3 to 5 inches. Prevailing
southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Snow showers. Moderate snow accumulations
possible. Lows 19 to 34.
.TUESDAY...Heavy snow showers. Patchy fog. Heavy snow
accumulations possible. Highs 25 to 40.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers.
Patchy fog. Lows 17 to 32.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Highs
27 to 42.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows
17 to 32. Highs 30 to 45.
.VETERANS DAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow
showers. Highs 33 to 48.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
QUINCY 50 30 51 / 80 70 30
CHESTER 48 26 46 / 90 40 30
$$
=
CAZ069-052300-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the city of Blue Canyon
139 AM PDT Sat Nov 5 2022
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, a slight chance of
rain showers late in the morning. Rain showers in the afternoon,
A slight chance of rain showers late in the morning. Rain showers
in the afternoon. In the valleys, patchy dense fog late in the
afternoon. At higher elevations, a chance of rain showers late in
the morning. A chance of snow showers in the late morning and
early afternoon. Rain showers in the afternoon. Snow showers
likely late in the afternoon. Highs 34 to 49 higher elevations...
43 to 56 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower
elevations...up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level 7500 feet
in the morning. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...At higher elevations, patchy dense fog in the evening,
Rain showers and heavy snow showers, Heavy snow showers through
the night. At lower elevations, rain showers, Patchy fog. Lows
26 to 40 higher elevations...37 to 47 lower elevations. Snow
accumulation up to 2 inches. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph...except southwest up to 30 mph over
ridges.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy. In the valleys, patchy fog in the morning. At
lower elevations, a chance of rain showers. At higher elevations,
a chance of rain and snow showers. Highs 31 to 46 higher
elevations...42 to 52 lower elevations. No snow accumulation
lower elevations...up to 3 inches higher elevations. Snow level
7500 feet decreasing to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Prevailing
south winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph...except
southwest 10 to 30 mph over ridges.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow showers likely in the evening, then
heavy rain and snow showers after midnight. Breezy, colder. Lows
17 to 32 higher elevations...28 to 40 lower elevations. No snow
accumulation lower elevations...3 to 8 inches higher elevations.
Snow level 6000 feet. Prevailing south winds 10 to 25 mph with
gusts to around 45 mph...except south 10 to 40 mph over ridges.
.MONDAY...Heavy rain and snow showers. Breezy. Highs 22 to
37 higher elevations...34 to 44 lower elevations. Snow
accumulation 3 to 5 inches lower elevations...except 7 to
13 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4000 feet. Prevailing
southwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph
decreasing to 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 50 mph in the morning. Over ridges...
prevailing southwest winds 15 to 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Heavy rain and snow showers. Moderate snow
accumulations possible. Lows 18 to 33.
.TUESDAY...Heavy rain and snow showers. Heavy snow accumulations
possible. Highs 24 to 39.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Heavy snow showers likely. Patchy fog. Moderate
snow accumulations possible. Lows 16 to 31.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Highs
26 to 41.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow
showers. Colder. Lows 13 to 28.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 33 to 48. Lows
16 to 31.
.VETERANS DAY...Partly cloudy. Not as cool. Highs 36 to 51.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
BLUE CANYON 43 39 41 / 90 80 30
$$
=
_____
Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | https://www.ourmidland.com/weather/article/CA-Sacramento-CA-Zone-Forecast-17560570.php | 2022-11-05 10:17:15 | 0 | https://www.ourmidland.com/weather/article/CA-Sacramento-CA-Zone-Forecast-17560570.php |
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationally recognized InnoVision Marketing Group has been named agency of record for Island Fin Poké. Continuing to expand at a steady pace, InnoVision will assist Island Fin Poké with branding, franchise development, digital marketing, and national public relations & outreach. This offers InnoVision the opportunity to help expand the national reach and awareness of Island Fin Poké.
The brand approached InnoVision after seeing the branding, positioning and marketing strategies that have led to much growth and success for other franchises on their client roster. Experts in branding and creating sticky campaigns, the campaign the company developed for Huey Magoo's, The Filet Mignon of Chicken, has received national praise and recognition.
San Diego-based InnoVision Marketing Group offers the full scope of marketing services completely in-house, including digital media, traditional media, web development, design, public relations, video production and more. Representing a variety of clients in different industries, Island Fin Poké adds to their franchise and fast-casual dining category.
"We are so honored to have the opportunity to work with Mark [Setterington]. His vision is clear, and his passion and enthusiasm are contagious," says Ric Militi, CEO / Executive Creative Director of InnoVision Marketing Group. "We look forward to helping Island Fin become the leader in the poke category – it's a goal we know is achievable, and we are excited to be part of it."
Coming in at #22, between Chipotle and Jersey Mike's, Island Fin Poké is a top mover and shaker, recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2022 Top Food Franchises Ranking, the 2022 Top New & Emerging Franchises Ranking and Fast Casual's 2022 Movers & Shakers List.
Offering fresh Hawaiian-style poke bowls, described as sushi in a bowl, Island Fin Poké serves fresh poke in endless combination options, creating customized bowls for every guest. Guests choose from responsibly-sourced ingredients and can personalize their own poke bowl with options including over eight proteins, 25 different toppings, gluten-free house-made sauces that have been creatively crafted, and specialty mix-ins. Island Fin Poké offers a unique and full-service experience to each and every guest that walks through their doors, implementing this approach into everything they do.
Entering into four new markets with four new locations by the end of this year, Island Fin Poké currently has 24 locations open, looking to double in the next year.
"Island Fin Poké could not be more excited to have InnoVision as our agency of record. We are truly humbled that such an incredible agency has committed to helping us to become the brand we know we can be," says Mark Setterington, Co-founder and CEO of Island Fin Poké.
InnoVision is made up of five divisions including public relations, film production, digital media, traditional media and Español. Representing brands in multiple categories, including airports, automotive, fast-casual dining, food & beverage, healthcare, soft drinks, casinos, retail, tribal government, economic development and nonprofit, the agency serves clients across the US.
To learn more about InnoVision Marketing Group, please contact Bianca Kasawdish at bianca@teaminnovision.com or click here.
What began as an idea of a way to better service clients, has turned into a brand that stands out among the rest. InnoVision Marketing Group is a full-service, nationally recognized agency, with clients across the country, including Seattle, Los Angeles, Texas, New York, New Jersey, Phoenix, Tampa and Orlando. From branding to creative design, media buying, digital advertising, web development and SEO, video production, social advertising and management, PR and digital content, entirely everything is done in-house. Our client portfolio spans across several different industries, including casino, dining, jewelry, healthcare, lifestyle, nonprofit and more.
Since first opening in 2012, InnoVision has branched out from its humble beginnings, adding world-class clients to a growing roster that includes Valley View Casino & Hotel, Palomar Health, Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders, and more. InnoVision also offers commercial film production through Pretzel Logic Productions, a wholly owned subsidiary, creating cutting-edge commercial and internet films while embracing storytelling and the brand vision.
At the heart of everything we do, InnoVision is committed to maintaining our unique culture. Team members at InnoVision are continually empowered, inspired and supported on a daily basis, no matter their position. We work hard to ensure an environment that team members thrive and grow in. The happier our team is, the better the work we produce – something we remember every day. To learn more about InnoVision, please visit TeamInnoVision.com.
Island Fin Poké is a Florida-based fast-casual concept known for its Hawaiian-style build-your-own poké bowls. From farm-to-fork, the brand uses the freshest ingredients to bring traditional flavors from the islands to local communities nationwide. Founded in 2017, Island Fin Poké has 20+ locations open, with numerous others in various stages of development. Island Fin Poké was listed in Fast Casual's 2022 Movers & Shakers List. For more information, or if interested in joining the brand's Ohana, please visit https://www.islandfinpoke.com/.
Contact:
Bianca Kasawdish
Director of Public Relations
& Digital Content
InnoVision Marketing Group
(619) 516-9337
Bianca@teaminnovision.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE InnoVision Marketing Group | https://www.wbrc.com/prnewswire/2022/08/01/innovision-marketing-group-welcomes-island-fin-pok-recently-named-22-top-movers-shakers-by-fast-casual-their-booming-agency-roster/ | 2022-08-01 14:37:42 | 0 | https://www.wbrc.com/prnewswire/2022/08/01/innovision-marketing-group-welcomes-island-fin-pok-recently-named-22-top-movers-shakers-by-fast-casual-their-booming-agency-roster/ |
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago woman faces federal charges for allegedly taking part in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol with her brother, a Chicago police officer who was charged last year for his role in the insurrection.
Agnieszka Chwiesiuk, 29, was arrested Monday at her Chicago home and charged in a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., with four misdemeanor counts, including entering a restricted government building and disorderly conduct.
Each count carries a maximum term of one year in prison upon conviction.
Chwiesiuk appeared later Monday before a federal magistrate, who ordered her release on a $10,000 appearance bond, which does not require her to post any money, the Chicago Tribune reported.
Keith Scherer, an attorney representing Chwiesiuk, did not return a message seeking comment Tuesday afternoon.
The criminal complaint alleges that Chwiesiuk was identified as a woman seen wearing a red knit cap with white and blue stripes, and a face mask with upside-down American flags while accompanying her brother, Karol Chwiesiuk, as he entered the U.S. Capitol through a broken-out Senate wing door.
Surveillance footage captured the siblings walking through the Capitol's Crypt area appearing to film the mob, prosecutors allege.
Last year Karol Chwiesiuk, a Chicago police officer since 2018, was stripped of his police powers after his arrest on numerous charges, including disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds with the intent to impede a congressional proceeding. Prosecutors allege that he was among a mob of people who broke into and damaged the office of Sen. Jeff Merkley, an Oregon Democrat.
Karol Chwiesiuk has pleaded not guilty and a trial is tentatively set for May.
Approximately 900 people have been charged with federal crimes for their conduct on Jan. 6. More than 400 of them have pleaded guilty, mostly to misdemeanor offenses. Sentences for the rioters have ranged from probation for low-level misdemeanor offenses to 10 years in prison for a man who used a metal flagpole to assault an officer. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Chicago-woman-charged-in-Capitol-insurrection-17667490.php | 2022-12-20 21:37:32 | 0 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Chicago-woman-charged-in-Capitol-insurrection-17667490.php |
The company's Q1 Consumer Trends Report highlights how consumers are increasingly returning to discretionary spending, focusing on in-store shopping and dining out over booking hotels
DULLES, Va., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gravy Analytics, the leading provider of enterprise location intelligence, today released its Q1 Consumer Trends Report, which analyzed foot traffic data across a variety of locations from Q1 2022 to Q1 2023 to see how consumer behavior has changed across industries. The report found that foot traffic increased to businesses in categories like shopping and restaurants, but there was a significant decrease in accommodation traffic. The data indicates a modest return to discretionary spending, with consumers prioritizing shopping and dining out closer to home rather than traveling.
Consumers return to in-person shopping and dining out across restaurant types
Gravy's latest report reveals visits to shopping-related destinations were up 20% in Q1 2023 compared to the same period last year. Seeing the biggest increases in foot traffic in Q1 2023 were arts and craft supply stores (40%), department stores (34%), outlet malls (32%), and shopping centers (31%). Although there was an unexpected dip in foot traffic to department stores in Q4 2022 despite the holiday shopping season, consumers returned to these retailers in Q1 2023 with the majority of brands seeing foot traffic rise above Q1 2022 levels. The report found that upscale department stores such as Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom were beat out in terms of consumer foot traffic by more affordable alternatives such as Kohl's, Nordstrom Rack, and Macy's.
Q1 2023 also saw consumers spend on dining out across restaurant types. While fast food restaurants (25%), ice cream shops (32%), and coffee shops (23%) continued to see the strongest foot traffic growth, restaurants like Italian (9%) and Mexican (13%) eateries and family-style restaurants (6%) saw healthy increases in foot traffic in Q1 2023 compared to Q1 2022. Foot traffic to higher-end chain restaurants, including Outback Steakhouse and Ruth's Chris, saw a dramatic dip in Q4 2022 before rising again in Q1 2023. Additionally, in Q1 2023, visits to non-chain restaurants in the category were 10% higher than the same period in 2022.
With consumers spending closer to home, accommodations take a hit
During Q1 2023, retailers and restaurants saw increased foot traffic as consumers prioritized spending closer to home in these categories, while foot traffic to accommodations decreased 22% in Q1 2023 compared to Q1 2022. The subcategories that experienced the most significant losses were hotels and motels, down 24% and 28%, respectively. Foot traffic to golf resorts was flat in Q1 2023 compared to last year while destination resorts were down (-5%).
"Insights from the Q1 2023 report indicate that consumers are finding room in their budgets for shopping, though prioritizing more affordable retailers, and dining out with their families across a variety of restaurant types," said Jeff White, founder and CEO of Gravy Analytics. "However, consumers are being more selective with their budget when it comes to spending on accommodations, possibly due to ongoing concerns over travel disruptions, rising gas prices, and increased hotel rates."
Gravy's report found that across the country's 50 largest cities, New York and Boston were the only locations to experience year-over-year increases in foot traffic to accommodations with a modest 7% growth in each. Cities that experienced the largest decline in foot traffic to accommodation locations included Kansas City (-38%), Fort Worth (-39%), and Tulsa (-46%).
How these trends will shape Q2 2023
"Based on our findings, consumer discretionary spending is slowly beginning to recover, and Q2 2023 is likely to see consumers continue to explore ways to get out with their families whether that be shopping, dining, or other activities," said White. "With graduations, school breaks, and the beginning of summer ahead, it will be interesting to see if accommodations achieve increased foot traffic or if consumers continue to prioritize spending closer to home."
For more information on Gravy Analytics' research, download the full report.
About Gravy Analytics
Where people go and why tells the story of our world. Founded in 2011, Gravy Analytics is the enterprise location technology company providing actionable intelligence to businesses. Using its patented technology, the company brings data about people, places, and events together to understand human mobility, helping companies enhance their sales and marketing strategies and optimize business operations. Today, the company's intelligence powers leading-edge solutions for a wide range of industries—from advertising to market research, financial services to supply chain risk management—that rely on knowing how people, products, and materials move throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.gravyanalytics.com.
Media Contact:
SHIFT Communications for Gravy Analytics
gravy@shiftcomm.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Gravy Analytics | https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2023/05/16/new-insights-gravy-analytics-reveal-consumers-are-choosing-shop-dine-closer-home-rather-than-travel/ | 2023-05-16 15:01:44 | 0 | https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2023/05/16/new-insights-gravy-analytics-reveal-consumers-are-choosing-shop-dine-closer-home-rather-than-travel/ |
ITHACA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Attention Central New York Dead Heads! This year will be the last year that you can see Dead & Company in concert as they travel on their final farewell tour.
If you want the chance to see them locally, you can head to Cornell University on May 8 where they will be playing a benefit concert at Barton Hall as part of their tour, honoring their legendary 1977 show.
It’s been 46 years since they played at Cornell where they delivered one of their most iconic and beloved performances to date.
“Cornell 1977 holds a special place in Grateful Dead lore. That magical night lives forever and will always link Cornell and the Grateful Dead. On that fateful night in 1977, my wife Caryl was a student at Cornell but missed that performance. Many twists and turns later, we wind up once again at Cornell to celebrate that 1977 performance with a benefit concert at Barton Hall. If anyone finds some of my old brain cells that I lost back in ’77 in Barton Hall, please advise.”
Dead & Company drummer, Mickey Hart
Remaining members of the Grateful Dead will return, as Dead & Company, to play at the benefit concert — brought to campus by Alumni Affairs and Development — which will raise funds for Cornell’s 2030 Project and MusiCares. Cornell’s 2030 project aims at developing and accelerating tangible solutions to climate change and MusiCares is a nonprofit established in 1989 by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences to support the health and welfare of music industry professionals.
“The legacy of the 5/8/77 show is well-known to fans around the world. That Dead & Co. would come back to Cornell and play at Barton Hall, and do so while supporting the Cornell 2030 Project and MusiCares on their farewell tour, is truly special,” said Rob Klein ’97, an ILR major and a longtime fan of the Grateful Dead and Dead & Company, who was instrumental in organizing the upcoming show via his professional networks in the sports media entertainment industry.
More information about tickets can be found here.
Barton Hall holds around 4,800 seats and demand for the show is expected to far outstrip supply. Discounted tickets for students and tickets for alumni and staff will be released via lottery.
The Grateful Dead history at Cornell University
According to Grateful Dead mythology, May 8, 1977, has become a legendary moment as the show spawned numerous bootlegs, an official release, a book, conspiracy theories and endless debate by diehard Deadheads. But it wasn’t always that way.
At the time, the Grateful Dead was enjoying a period of rejuvenation following their two-year touring hiatus and the death of their keyboardist Ron “Pigpen” McKernan in 1973. They were touring in support of their soon-to-be-released ninth studio album, “Terrapin Station.”
The band was brought to Cornell by the Cornell Concert Commission after years of money-losing performances that put the student-run organization roughly $100,000 in debt.
The band’s performance that night – 19 songs played over two sets, with some numbers sprawling past the 15-minute mark – was tight and inspired, including staples such as “Saint Stephen” and “Morning Dew” while skipping classics “Truckin’” and “Dark Star.” The songs flowed seamlessly, contributing to the sensory envelopment that was the Dead’s stock in trade.
According to Cornell University, many alumni have vivid memories about the band’s visit, from helping cook for the Dead’s roadies to seeing keyboard player Keith Godchaux asleep on a folding table backstage before the show.
“One of the interesting things about this Grateful Dead show is that by the time they’re playing here in ’77, they’re more than a decade old, so to have them play a three-hour show is remarkable, in part because they’re doing something that is long gone from what the rock’n’roll landscape was at that moment,” said Judith Peraino, professor of music in the College of Arts and Sciences. “I think it’s wonderful and beautiful that they want to come back to Cornell and re-create a moment or commemorate a magical experience for themselves as much as for the audience.”
The specialness of the show was heightened by a freak May snowstorm that arrived that day, which happened to be Mother’s Day.
Over the next two decades, the Barton Hall show developed a reputation as one of the Grateful Dead’s greatest gigs, thanks to the band’s laissez-faire policy – what guitarist and singer Bob Weir once called “benign neglect” – about bootlegs.
Of the numerous bootlegs of 5/8/77 that circulated for years, one stood out: a high-quality soundboard recording made by the band’s audio engineer, Betty Cantor-Jackson.
“It’s everything you want all the other bootlegs to sound like, because bootlegs are always frustrating. You can’t hear the delicacy of the work,” Peraino said. “One reason why this show is so legendary, perhaps, is the sound that we’re able to experience with it, the intimacy of the details that we can hear without the interference of crowd noise. It’s just so much more vibrant.”
The Grateful Dead played Barton Hall again in 1980 and ’81, but the ’77 show is the one that became mythic. It has been the subject of a book, “Cornell ’77: The Music, the Myth and the Magnificence of the Grateful Dead Show at Barton Hall,” a mini-documentary and endless debate by fans. Readers of the New York Times voted Barton ’77 the best Dead show of all time in an April 2009 online poll.
A recording of the performance was added to the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress in 2012. In 2017, Rhino Records officially released the so-called “Betty Boards” on compact disc, LP and digitally.
“The 1977 show was great in part due to the intimate setting at Barton Hall,” Klein said. “The intent is to re-create this magic for students and the broader university community once again.” | https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/dead-co-to-play-benefit-concert-at-cornell-in-final-farewell-tour/ | 2023-03-08 21:06:16 | 1 | https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/dead-co-to-play-benefit-concert-at-cornell-in-final-farewell-tour/ |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “ The Little Mermaid ” made moviegoers want to be under the sea on Memorial Day weekend.
Disney’s live-action remake of its 1989 animated classic easily outswam the competition, bringing in $95.5 million on 4,320 screens in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.
And Disney estimates the film starring Halle Bailey as the titular mermaid Ariel and Melissa McCarthy as her sea witch nemesis Ursula will reach $117.5 million by the time the holiday is over. It ranks as the fifth biggest Memorial Day weekend opening ever.
It displaces “Fast X” in the top spot. The 10th installment in the “Fast and Furious” franchise starring Vin Diesel has lagged behind more recent releases in the series, bringing in $23 million domestically for a two-week total of $108 million for Universal Pictures.
In its fourth weekend, Disney and Marvel’s “ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ” made an estimated $20 million in North America to take third place. It’s now made $299 million domestically.
The performance of “The Little Mermaid” represents something of a bounce-back for Disney’s animated-to-live-action remakes, and makes it likely they will keep coming indefinitely. Poor reception and the pandemic had some recent reboots either performing poorly or skipping theatrical releases for Disney +, including “Dumbo,” “Mulan” and “Pinocchio.”
“It works as long as the movies deliver,” said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for Comscore. “It’s great for Disney to be able to go to their archive by reviving these titles that started off as huge hits in the animated realm.”
The opening puts it in the top tier of Disney’s remakes, with a similar performance to 2019’s “Aladdin,” though it was well short of 2017’s “Beauty and the Beast,” which opened to more than $170 million, and 2019’s “The Lion King,” which brought in more than $190 million in its first weekend.
Audiences thought it delivered. The film had an A CinemaScore, and according to exit polling had more ticket buyers between ages 25 and 34 than children, suggesting nostalgic adults were essential.
“The multi generational component of this cannot be overstated,” Dergarabedian said.
Critics were more lukewarm. The movie is currently at 67% on Rotten Tomatoes. In her review, Lindsey Bahr of The Associated Press called it “a somewhat drab undertaking with sparks of bioluminescence” that like too many of the Disney remakes “prioritized nostalgia and familiarity over compelling visual storytelling.”
She said Bailey, half of the sister R&B duo Chloe x Halle, still shone with a “lovely presence” and “superb voice.”
Directed by Rob Marshall with a reported budget of $250 million before marketing, “The Little Mermaid” tells the story of a yearning, wayward daughter who cuts a devil’s deal to swap her fins for a pair of legs. It features the songs from Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, including “Part of Your World” and “Under the Sea,” that helped the original film spark a Disney animation renaissance in the 1990s.
Fourth place went to Universal’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which keeps reaching new levels in its eighth weekend. Now available to rent on VOD, it still earned $6.3 million in theatres. Its cumulative total of $559 million makes Mario and Luigi the year’s biggest earners so far.
Comics couldn’t stand up to Ariel as the week’s other new releases sank.
“The Machine,” an action comedy starring stand—up comedian Bert Kreischer, finished fifth with $4.9 million domestically. And ” About My Father,” the broad comedy starring stand-up Sebastian Maniscalco and Robert De Niro, was sixth with $4.3 million.
It’s not clear whether “The Little Mermaid” will have legs — or fins — going forward. Next week brings the release of animated “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” with “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” arriving the following week.
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
1. “The Little Mermaid,” $95.5 million.
2. “Fast X,” $23 million.
3. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” $20 million.
4. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” $6.3 million.
5. “The Machine,” $4.9 million.
6. “About My Father,” $4.3 million.
7. “Kandahar,” $2.4 million.
8. “You Hurt My Feelings,” 1.4 million.
9. “Evil Dead Rise,” $1 million.
10. “Book Club, The Next Chapter,” $920, 000.
—-
Follow AP Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton: https://twitter.com/andyjamesdalton | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/ap-the-little-mermaid-makes-box-office-splash-with-95-5-million-opening/ | 2023-05-29 09:42:03 | 0 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/ap-the-little-mermaid-makes-box-office-splash-with-95-5-million-opening/ |
Ironman California athletes concerned about running through Discovery Park
Ironman, city, county parks will have extra security for Ironman athletes during the race
Ironman, city, county parks will have extra security for Ironman athletes during the race
Ironman, city, county parks will have extra security for Ironman athletes during the race
As triathletes from around the world get ready to come to Sacramento for Ironman California, organizers and athletes hope this year's race goes off without a hitch after last year's cancellation due to a bomb cyclone hitting the area.
But some athletes are voicing concerns about their safety on part of the course that runs through Discovery Park along the American River Parkway trail.
"My initial reaction was, how will Ironman keep us safe?" said Chase Anderson.
Anderson is traveling from Utah to participate in what some call one of the most difficult and challenging races. An Ironman race consists of a 2.4-mile swim, 112 bike ride and 26.2-mile run. Athletes have 17 hours to complete the race. This will be Anderson's fourth Ironman race.
Anderson moved from Sacramento a year ago and said he always avoided Discovery Park while training due to the large unhoused population, he said.
Many athletes will be running the nine-mile stretch through Discovery Park while it's dark.
"Whether rightfully or not, many people will have fears going through that area late at night," Anderson said.
Athletes like Trish Hart, who is visiting from Marin County and will race her third Ironman.
"The concern is that I’m slow and often times that means there’s not a lot of people around," she said
Hart said she never runs at night alone and doesn't want to be alone during the marathon. She said she wants to be respectful of the unhoused who live in the park.
"My biggest concern is not so much that I think homeless people are dangerous but we are kind of infringing on their home," she said.
Rangers with the Sacramento County Regional Parks patrol the area. Commander David Spencer said they had no issues last weekend with the big Aftershock festival, and don't foresee any issues with the country festival this weekend and Ironman California on Oct. 23.
"Our residents along the river are aware of what's coming up. We've communicated well with them all three weekends," Spencer said. "They understand the conditions on the river and they have been very cooperative with us so far."
Spencer said that every available ranger will be on duty, patrolling the course by foot, car, motorcycle and bicycle. Ironman is bringing in its own security and will place large light towers on the trail.
In a question and answer event at Rancho Endurance Sports, race director Tom Cotton tried to reassure athletes they are taking their safety into consideration.
"I make this course so that I will feel safe with my 85-year-old mother out there," Cotton said. "I'm hoping there's room for you guys."
One Sacramento triathlete said Ironman California will be her eighth Ironman race and she said she wouldn't miss it.
"When they announced California would be in my backyard, I couldn’t not race," said Eileen Newhall.
Newhall is a board member of the Sacramento Tri Club and said athletes have nothing to worry about.
"At no point on this run course is anyone going to be alone," she said. "There are 3,000 plus athletes, hundreds of volunteers who are going to be out here."
Newhall said athletes should focus on the finish line and all the sacrifices they made to get to the start line.
"Please enjoy Sacramento. We are thrilled to host you and please don’t worry about your safety," Newhall said.
The Ironman California race is Oct. 23 and will begin in the American River and end at the state Capitol. | https://www.kcra.com/article/ironman-california-athletes-concerned-running-through-discovery-park/41604857 | 2022-10-13 02:17:50 | 1 | https://www.kcra.com/article/ironman-california-athletes-concerned-running-through-discovery-park/41604857 |
Walsh University Teacher of the Month: David Burtscher, Hoover High
NAME – Dave Burtscher
SCHOOL – Hoover High School
RESIDENCE – North Canton
HIGH SCHOOL ALMA MATER – Dover High School
COLLEGE – Grove City College and Ashland University.
FAMILY – Wife, Amy, a third-grade teacher Orchard Hill Elementary; daughter Ashley, a senior at University of Mount Union; and son Beau, a sophomore at Otterbein University.
WHAT SUBJECTS DO YOU TEACH? – Ninth-grade world history and 10th-grade advanced placement U.S. history.
WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB? – It is the students that I get to teach and know on a daily basis. I also am extremely blessed to teach in a building with outstanding colleagues and to be part of a tremendous social studies department.
WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR JOB? – The most challenging aspect is the pressure I put on myself to meet the needs of all of my students. Students have varied abilities, interests and backgrounds and I always strive to serve them in ways that fit their specific needs.
WHAT SECRETS TO SUCCESS WOULD YOU SHARE WITH YOUR STUDENTS? – The secret is to find what your passion is in life and pursue that passion to the best of your ability and with great energy. Do not allow others to define your path or success. Hard work, perseverance and treating others with respect will take you to places you desire.
IS TEACHING KIDS TODAY THE SAME AS WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED? – I think kids have not changed much from when I started 34 years ago. Technology, social media and COVID have brought different stresses upon these students that earlier students did not have to deal with. The art of teaching and the relationships that you try to foster are still the goals like they have always been for me.
YOUR STUDENTS WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW THAT … – … deep down I am a very sensitive person. I truly care about their personal lives and their needs and concerns. They might also be surprised that I love the fine arts, musicals and Broadway performances.
WHAT IS YOUR HIDDEN TALENT – That is hard to answer but it might be my ability to solve word games such as crossword puzzles and Word Jumbles.
IF YOU WEREN’T A TEACHER YOU’D BE … – … a historical tour guide for a company or a museum.
AFTER A LONG DAY AT WORK, WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO RELAX – A workout at the YMCA followed by a nice dinner and either reading a book or watching television with my wife.
Other nominations
Alliance
Rachelle Miller, preschool at Alliance Early Learning School − Rachelle Miller is not only an advocate for the children at Alliance Early Learning School, but also advocates for their families. She is kind, caring and generous with her time and truly loves and cares for each and every single one of her students!
April Boals, intervention specialist at Parkway Learning and Development Center − April Boals is committed to thinking outside of the box to accommodate her students' academic, behavioral and social needs. As a first-year teacher, she balances developing her instruction, rapport building and professional growth.
Canton City
Gwen Yohe, deaf education, Arts Academy − Gwen is so patient with kids, and so fair. She always keeps her door open for kids and adults.
McKenzie Harder, eighth grade science, STEAMM Academy − Coach Harder sets high expectations for not only students in her classroom, but also her colleagues. Her leadership and involvement in the school goes above and beyond the four walls of her classroom.
Canton Local
Katelyn Freday, Canton South Middle School Visual Art and Digital Media teacher − Katelyn does a fantastic job engaging students in their work and helping them reach their potential as an artist. Her enthusiasm, creativity, and passion for teaching shine through every day!
Jackson Local
Lexi Sauder, intervention specialist who supports unique learners − Lexi has such a heart for her students. She is very caring and positive and always has a smile on her face.
Lake Center Christian
Matt Green, PE − Matt looks for ways to engage and motivate students. He takes time to demonstrate and model expectations as well as to observe student progress and growth. Matt is a lifelong learner, a team player, and a mentor.
Jonathan Shaeffer, Bible − Jonathan is a new educator to our school but you would never know that. The authentic relationships that he builds in his classroom lead to an environment filled with inquiry and discussion. He consistently reflects on his teaching and assessment strategies in order to find the best fit for each student.
Lake Local
Rick Friedline, AP English Lit and Comp, English 3, English Department Chair − Rick Friedline has provided outstanding leadership as the grades 9-12 English Department Chair while also setting high standards for being well-prepared, flexible, creative, and engaging for those who enter his classroom. With 94% of his AP students scoring a 3 or higher over the past four years, he clearly prepares his students for a tremendous opportunity to earn college credit. However, some of his best work and overall growth as an educator can be easily observed when he presents to a more diverse group of learners. Mr. Friedline’s passion for his subject matter is obvious, his dedication to his craft is admirable, and his contributions to our school and district are invaluable.
Kaidra Bradford, kindergarten − Patience, creative, passionate, and nurturing are just some of the qualities of Kaidra Bradford, a kindergarten teacher at Lake Primary. She has created a safe and nurturing learning environment for all of her students to succeed and grow every day. Her teaching skills go far beyond basic skills of reading, writing, and math. She develops a class that fosters social-emotional development to make her students lifelong learners. Lake Primary is lucky enough to have such a compassionate and encouraging teacher helping to shape our future!
Marlington Local
Laura Ray, Title teacher − Laura has been part of the Marlington family for 20 years. She is not only a teacher, but also a parent and community member. Mrs. Ray is a Title teacher for Washington Elementary. She spends her day helping students with a variety of academic needs. She is kind, compassionate, and an extremely hard worker. Mrs. Ray goes far beyond what is required of her in order to assist any student. She volunteers to help at every opportunity and is always around for after school activities. Mrs. Ray is highly deserving of teacher of the month!
Lynn Francis, science − Lynn is a longtime member of the science department at MHS and currently teaches Honors Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Gen Bio 1 &2, which are both College Credit Plus courses. In addition to teaching these challenging courses and finding various ways to help students succeed, Lynn also serves as the director of various student groups, such as Student Council and the Rotary Interact Club.
Massillon Local
Megan Johnson, preschool − Franklin would like to recognize one of our young teachers who is currently working at the Massillon Preschool. Off to a great start and learning each day is integrated preschool teacher Megan Johnson. Beginning as a student teacher a few years ago, her raw talent, drive, and passion for student success were evident already. Now that she joined the team and is in her second year with a classroom of her own, those same qualities continue to rise to the top each and every day. As a young educator, one of her best qualities is listening and learning from others as she continues to develop her skills.
Meagan Williams, fourth-grade math at Massillon Intermediate School − Meagan, we want to thank you for all of your work supporting other Math teachers at Massillon Intermediate School and in the district. Great job-sharing implemented math strategies with district teachers at your after school "Math Fluency Chats" at Tremont Coffee.
Minerva Local
Heidi Troyer, Intervention Tutor (Minerva Middle School) − Heidi Troyer has made such a positive impact on our students in a short amount of time. She models consistent expectations for all of her students. She continues to model compassion to all of her students and our staff. The rapport and relationships she builds with her students enable her to hold her students to a high standard. She continually makes an effort to check on her students when they are struggling, absent, or if they appear to just need a friendly check-in. She is a dependable colleague who always looks for ways to help her better meet students’ needs. Her creativity has aided our students in learning by providing multiple pathways to master content. MMS is lucky to have her on our team!
North Canton City
LaRissa Weimer, second grade − Mrs. Weimer continually pursues the best ways to meet the needs of her students. She creates a passion for learning through engaging lessons where students push themselves to be their best. Thank you!
David Burtscher, social studies − Mr. David Burtscher is a valued member of Hoover High School’s social studies department. He has taught in the North Canton School District for the past 27 years. Fourteen of those years were at the middle school, and the past 13 years have been at Hoover High School. Most recently, he has taught World Studies and AP U.S. History. Every year of his 27-year career at North Canton Schools, he has coached football or basketball or both sports. We are grateful for Dave’s dedication and passion with both students and student-athletes at Hoover High School.
Gerilyn Shimek, first grade − Mrs. Shimek approaches every day with a positive outlook, and it is contagious with staff and students. Each student knows that Mrs. Shimek cares for them and wants what is best for them, even when it is difficult. The time and effort that she puts into each and every child does not go unnoticed.
Tina Peterson, seventh grade English Language Arts − Mrs. Peterson is an exceptional educator who goes above and beyond to meet the needs of her students. She collaborates with her colleagues to identify specific needs of the whole child. Mrs. Peterson is a valuable member of the staff at NCMS.
Osnaburg Local
Mrs. Sheri Kreutzer, school counseling − East Canton Elementary is excited to recognize Mrs. Sheri Kreutzer as the February Teacher of the Month! Mrs. Kreutzer serves as the school counselor for students in preschool through fifth grade, teaching full class lessons, leading small group discussions, and supporting students in one-on-one settings. Mrs. Kreutzer demonstrates compassion, leadership, and guidance daily. She has one of the best listening ears around! Mrs. Kreutzer is continually searching for resources for students, families, and staff, and in fact, she recently completed training for the Ruling Our Experiences program to begin a research-based small group program for girls. Thank you, Mrs. Kreutzer, for continually caring and going above and beyond for all members of our EC school community!
Mrs. Nicole Shadle, intervention specialist − East Canton Middle School would like to recognize Mrs. Nicole Shadle as the February Teacher of the Month. Mrs. Shadle is a true advocate for all students at East Canton Schools. She goes above and beyond to ensure learning and growth, build connections, meet individual needs and foster relationships with students and families. In addition to her teaching duties, Mrs. Shadle is our head varsity volleyball coach and is a member of our Care Team, PBIS committee as well as serving as an adult leader in our Sources of Strength program. Thank you, Mrs. Shadle!
Perry Local
Erin Silva, intervention specialist − Ms. Silva is a bright star in the building. She is an advocate for her students and fellow colleagues. She brings a gentle mix of humor and spunk to the day. Ms. Silva knows how to place a positive spin on even the most challenging situations. She is a gem to have at our school. Watson is fortunate to have her.
Plain Local
Kelly Shoemaker, Language Arts − Mrs. Shoemaker works to contribute to our culture of kindness in the building by creating posters to reinforce expectations to help our Eagles SOAR! She also recognizes the efforts of her students by showcasing their work consistently in our Glenwood hallways. Kelly Shoemaker also has a classroom environment where students are engaged and support one another's success at school.
Dr. Jennifer Austin, International Baccalaureate Program coordinator − Dr. Jennifer Austin is leading the IB Program at GlenOak and taking the program through the five-year re-evaluation process with great attention to detail and integrity to our district’s vision and mission. She is a respected mentor and colleague to many and we appreciate her dedication to excellence and her tireless effort in help our school be the best it can be. Dr. Austin is an invaluable asset to our students and staff, and we think she is a champion!
Sandy Valley
Stephanie Irwin, Language Arts 11− Kindness, compassion, and caring are three adjectives that describe Mrs. Stephanie Irwin! In addition to teaching Language Arts 11, Mrs. Irwin advises numerous clubs that focus on creating a positive, inclusive, and healthy school environment. She is an amazing Cardinal!
St. Thomas Aquinas
Courtney Fletcher, middle school math and English − Ms. Courtney Fletcher is a math and English teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School. She is committed to education and to providing her students with the best possible education, while always going above and beyond to help them succeed. She is spearheading a sixth-grade trip this April to Damascus Camp, which focuses on faith and science exploration! This immersive experience is just one of the ways Ms. Fletcher aims to keep her students learning beyond her classroom.
Jonathan Evans, high school English − Mr. Jonathan Evans is a high school English teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas. He teaches literature, creative writing, speech, and a newspaper course. Mr. Evans aims to motivate and encourage students to learn and grow in their writing and presentation skills. Mr. Evans helps students to develop confidence, critical thinking skills, and a love of learning all while demonstrating professionalism and dedication to his students and school!
Stark County Catholic Elementary Schools
Jane Vogel, second grade − Jane Vogel has been teaching second grade at St. Peter School for three years and has made a positive impact on her students. They appreciate her kindness, enthusiasm, and dedication to their individual needs. She excels in working with Spanish language learners and helping them become confident readers. Jane also integrates technology effectively into her lessons, using it to engage and motivate her students. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/education/2023/02/12/walsh-university-teacher-of-the-month-david-burtscher-hoover-high/69877088007/ | 2023-02-12 14:05:09 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/education/2023/02/12/walsh-university-teacher-of-the-month-david-burtscher-hoover-high/69877088007/ |
Thousands welcome in new year with polar plunge
Air temperature was 42 degrees at noon
Air temperature was 42 degrees at noon
Air temperature was 42 degrees at noon
Thousands of people welcomed in the new year Sunday by taking part in the in the annual polar bear plunge at Bradford Beach, and some said this year was much easier than usual.
After a night of celebrations, the party continued on the beach Sunday morning for a beloved Milwaukee tradition.
"Ceremonial, baptismal ritual were calling in the new year," Danny Kirk said.
The polar bear plunge brings thousands of people to Lake Michigan, and for Danny and Sandy Kirk, 2023 marked their 29th year participating. They said the weather made this plunge one of the best.
"I might be going in twice or three times because this is an easy year and you got to make the best of it," Danny Kirk said.
Most plungers agreed -- keep it quick and painless.
"Just get in and get out," Steve Adams said
"You just got to walk in and go," Luke Neverman said.
"You just psych yourself up and as soon as you get out of the water, you're going home," Danny Kirk said.
And the best part of it all? People from all walks of life coming together to start a new year.
"Look at this place its packed, it's fun, all the comradery, we're having a good time and happy new year's everyone," Adams said.
Meteorologist Molly Bernard said the water temperature was 39-40 degrees and the air temperature was 42 degrees at noon. | https://www.wisn.com/article/polar-plunge-bradford-beach-milwaukee/42371886 | 2023-01-01 23:45:43 | 1 | https://www.wisn.com/article/polar-plunge-bradford-beach-milwaukee/42371886 |
Arizona vs. Oregon Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks - February 23
Published: Feb. 19, 2023 at 10:51 PM MST|Updated: 2 hours ago
Thursday's contest features the Arizona Wildcats (21-6) and the Oregon Ducks (14-13) squaring off at Matthew Knight Arena in what is expected to be a close matchup, with a projected 71-69 win for Arizona according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 10:00 PM ET on February 23.
The Wildcats' most recent game on Sunday ended in a 61-42 victory over Colorado.
Arizona vs. Oregon Game Info
- When: Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
- Where: Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon
- How to Watch on TV: Pac-12 Network
Use this link to get a free trial of fuboTV, where you can watch college hoops and other live sports without cable!
Arizona vs. Oregon Score Prediction
- Prediction: Arizona 71, Oregon 70
Arizona Schedule Analysis
- The Wildcats captured their signature win of the season on February 17, when they defeated the Utah Utes, who rank No. 4 in the AP's Top 25, by a score of 82-72.
- The Wildcats have tied for the 20th-most Quadrant 1 wins in the nation (five).
- Arizona has six wins versus Quadrant 2 opponents, tied for the 12th-most in the nation.
- Based on the RPI, the Ducks have four wins against Quadrant 3 opponents, tied for the 98th-most in the country.
Arizona 2022-23 Best Wins
- 71-66 on the road over UCLA (No. 16/AP Poll)) on February 3
- 61-42 at home over Colorado (No. 21/AP Poll)) on February 19
- 75-54 over Baylor (No. 30) on December 18
- 81-75 on the road over USC (No. 25/AP Poll)) on February 5
- 79-71 at home over Oregon (No. 40) on January 8
Watch college hoops all season on all your devices without cable with a seven-day free trial on fuboTV!
Arizona Performance Insights
- The Wildcats are outscoring opponents by 12 points per game, with a +323 scoring differential overall. They put up 75.7 points per game (34th in college basketball) and allow 63.7 per outing (162nd in college basketball).
- Arizona has averaged 4.8 fewer points in Pac-12 action (70.9) than overall (75.7).
- In 2022-23 the Wildcats are averaging three more points per game at home (76.7) than away (73.7).
- At home Arizona is allowing 62.3 points per game, 4.5 fewer points than it is away (66.8).
- Over their previous 10 games, the Wildcats are averaging 71.4 points per game, compared to their season average of 75.7.
© 2023 Data Skrive. All rights reserved. | https://www.azfamily.com/sports/betting/2023/02/23/arizona-oregon-womens-college-basketball-picks-predictions/ | 2023-02-20 07:41:43 | 1 | https://www.azfamily.com/sports/betting/2023/02/23/arizona-oregon-womens-college-basketball-picks-predictions/ |
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with brothers Alejandro and Estevan Gutierrez about their band, Hermanos Gutierrez, and new album, "El Bueno Y El Malo."
Copyright 2022 NPR
This news story is funded in large part by Connecticut Public’s Members — listeners, viewers, and readers like you who value fact-based journalism and trustworthy information.
We hope their support inspires you to donate so that we can continue telling stories that inform, educate, and inspire you and your neighbors. As a community-supported public media service, Connecticut Public has relied on donor support for more than 50 years.
Your donation today will allow us to continue this work on your behalf. Give today at any amount and join the 50,000 members who are building a better—and more civil—Connecticut to live, work, and play. | https://www.ctpublic.org/2022-12-10/hermanos-gutierrez-on-their-new-album-el-bueno-y-el-malo | 2022-12-10 13:47:09 | 1 | https://www.ctpublic.org/2022-12-10/hermanos-gutierrez-on-their-new-album-el-bueno-y-el-malo |
TX Norman OK Zone Forecast for Thursday, January 5, 2023
_____
168 FPUS54 KOUN 060800
ZFPOUN
Zone Forecast Product for Oklahoma
National Weather Service Norman OK
200 AM CST Fri Jan 6 2023
TXZ086-061600-
Wichita-
Including the cities of Sheppard AFB and Wichita Falls
201 AM CST Fri Jan 6 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 70. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming west after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Cold with lows around 30. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around
5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in
the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs around 60.
$$
TXZ083-061600-
Hardeman-
Including the city of Quanah
201 AM CST Fri Jan 6 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. North winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 60. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid
30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 40.
Highs around 60.
$$
TXZ084-061600-
Foard-
Including the city of Crowell
201 AM CST Fri Jan 6 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 70. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Cold with lows around 30. North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 60. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
30s. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs around 60.
$$
TXZ087-061600-
Knox-
Including the cities of Munday and Knox City
201 AM CST Fri Jan 6 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph, becoming west after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the mid 50s. North winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Cold with lows around 30. North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 60. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
30s. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs around 60.
$$
TXZ085-061600-
Wilbarger-
Including the city of Vernon
201 AM CST Fri Jan 6 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph
with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Cold with lows in the upper 20s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds around 5 mph,
becoming south in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid
30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in
the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs around 60.
$$
TXZ088-061600-
Baylor-
Including the city of Seymour
201 AM CST Fri Jan 6 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming west after
midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the upper 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Cold with lows around 30. North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around
5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
30s. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in
the mid 40s. Highs around 70.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs around 60.
$$
TXZ089-061600-
Archer-
Including the cities of Archer City, Holliday, Lakeside City,
and Scotland
201 AM CST Fri Jan 6 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming west after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Cold with lows in the lower 30s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around
5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in
the mid 40s. Highs around 70.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs around 60.
$$
TXZ090-061600-
Clay-
Including the city of Henrietta
201 AM CST Fri Jan 6 2023
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming west after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Cold with lows in the lower 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around
5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. A
20 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs around 60.
$$
_____
Copyright 2023 AccuWeather | https://www.ourmidland.com/weather/article/TX-Norman-OK-Zone-Forecast-17698665.php | 2023-01-06 09:03:38 | 1 | https://www.ourmidland.com/weather/article/TX-Norman-OK-Zone-Forecast-17698665.php |
ROSSMOOR, Calif. -- A California man was arrested this week for allegedly threatening to bomb Merriam-Webster's offices and kill its employees over the dictionary publisher's definitions for women, federal prosecutors said.
Jeremy David Hanson, 34, of Rossmoor, Orange County, was charged on April 20 with one count of interstate communication of threats to commit violence for alleged online threats that he sent to the company in October, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts.
Hanson allegedly sent the company several threatening messages through its "Contact us" section on its website and in the comments section on its webpages that corresponded to the word entries for "Girl" and "Woman." Rachael Rollins, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, said. Rollins said the threats were serious enough to force Merriam-Webster to close its Springfield and New York offices out of an abundance of caution.
"We believe Hanson sent a multitude of anonymous threatening and despicable messages related to the LGBTQ community that were intended to evoke fear and division," she said in a statement.
Hanson allegedly used the handle "@anonYmous" to post a message on Oct. 2 on the comment section of Merriam-Webster's webpage for the definition of the word female stating that "Merriam-Webster now tells blatant lies and promotes anti-science propaganda," according to the U.S. Attorney's office.
"There is no such thing as 'gender identity.' The imbecile who wrote this entry should be hunted down and shot," he allegedly wrote in the comment section.
Hanson also allegedly wrote a message on the "Contact us" page stating the company's headquarters should be "shot up and bombed," federal prosecutors said.
"It would be poetic justice to have someone storm your offices and shoot up the place, leaving none of you commies alive," he allegedly wrote.
Hanson posted a similar message on the "Contact us" page on Oct. 8, according to the U.S. Attorney's office.
The suspect allegedly sent related threats to other companies, non-profits and individuals including two professors at Loyola Marymount University, the American Civil Liberties Union, Amnesty International, Land O' Lakes, Hasbro, Inc., IGN Entertainment, the president of the University of North Texas and a New York City rabbi, according to prosecutors.
"Threats to life are most certainly not protected speech and they cause real fear in victims," Joseph R. Bonavolonta, the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division, said in a statement.
Attorney information for Hanson wasn't immediately available.
He was released on conditions following a court appearance in the Central District of California, prosecutors said. He is scheduled to appear before U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson in federal court in Springfield on April 29, according to the U.S. Attorney's office.
Man arrested for allegedly threatening to bomb Merriam-Webster offices over definition of female
Jeremy David Hanson was charged on April 20 with one count of interstate communication of threats to commit violence.
U.S. & WORLD | https://abc7ny.com/merriam-webster-female-definition-jeremy-david-hanson-of-woman/11789452/ | 2022-04-25 19:41:21 | 0 | https://abc7ny.com/merriam-webster-female-definition-jeremy-david-hanson-of-woman/11789452/ |
Mario Tiziani wrapped up a 2-under 70 on the PGA Tour Champions that kept him out of the top 10 by one shot, and then he changed hats from player to agent as one of his top clients, brother-in-law Steve Stricker, won the Constellation Furyk & Friends.
It was the 11th tournament Tiziani played this year, some on an exemption, some through Monday qualifying. He also caddied for Stricker at the U.S. Senior Open and the Boeing Classic. And his work at MGC Sports doesn’t go away.
All that, and the 52-year-old Tiziani still managed to make it to the Charles Schwab Cup postseason.
“It’s been a full plate,” Tiziani said. “But I’ve been able to do it all.”
This wasn’t on the menu when Tiziani, who played one year on the PGA Tour, left competitive golf in 2010. He got his amateur status back with intentions of dabbling in local events, but even that didn’t interest him.
And over the holidays in 2020, he was offered an exemption to the American Family Insurance Championship in Wisconsin the following June. Stricker is the tournament host.
“I kind of chuckled. I hadn’t played golf the most part of 12 years,” he said.
And so he began to practice. He tried pre-qualifying for Monday qualifiers. He won the Minnesota Senior Open the week before his PGA Tour Champions debut in Wisconsin. He won the Wisconsin Senior Open a few months later.
“I was like, ‘Hold on, that was fun.’ And then it was whether I can do all of it,” he said.
Tiziani learned he could during a very busy year. It helped that his sister, Nicki Stricker, was able to caddie more often for her husband than during the COVID-19 pandemic. He pieced it all together and then really cashed in last month at Pebble Beach.
He was in a 4-for-1 playoff when one of players, Alan McLean, hit his second shot to a par 5 at Blackhorse to 2 feet.
“I canned with 35-footer to match his eagle and ended up getting through,” Tiziani said. He tied for seventh with a closing 67, and his tie for 14th a week later put him at No. 61 in the Charles Schwab Cup standings. The top 72 advance to the postseason.
So the full-time sports agent, part-time player and occasional caddie is going to the Schwab Cup playoffs, while is brother-in-law is in a tree with a bow hunting deer. Stricker is No. 3 in the standings, but he has never played much in the fall even on the PGA Tour.
Tiziani will need his best result at the Dominion Energy Charity Classic in Richmond, Virginia, to be among the top 54 who advance. No matter. It’s already been a big year for him.
“I’ve done well for 11 events to able to get into the playoffs,” said Tiziani, whose season earnings are just over $225,000. “Not as good as my brother-in-law in 11 events, but he’s from a different planet.” Stricker won four of the 12 tournaments he played this year.
It’s been a decent year for the extended family.
Stricker returned home from his last win to watch his youngest daughter, Izzi, win the Wisconsin state high school girls title. His oldest daughter, Bobbi Maria, easily made it through the first stage of LPGA Tour qualifying.
RACE FOR NO. 1
Rory McIlroy jokingly said in August he liked the new Official World Golf Ranking formula, which is based on strokes gained against the field, because he would be No. 1.
Now he has a chance to get to No. 1 in the hybrid model.
McIlroy has five straight top-10 finishes dating to a missed cut to start the PGA Tour’s postseason. With a strong field this week at the CJ Cup in South Carolina — 15 of the top 20 in the world — he can return to No. 1 in the world with a win.
That would depend on Scottie Scheffler, who has held down the No. 1 ranking since his victory in the WGC-Dell Match Play in March and already is assured of winning the Mark H. McCormack trophy for being at No. 1 the most weeks of the year.
TIGHT AT THE TOP ON LPGA
With four tournaments left on the LPGA Tour, the race for the points-based Player of the Year award is wide open.
Mathematically, the LPGA says 18 players remain in contention. The leading candidates are Minjee Lee, Brooke Henderson, Atthaya Thitikul and Lydia Ko, and there is not much separation among the four.
Lee has a 19-point lead over Henderson, the only one of the top four who is not in the BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea this week. Henderson played in the Aramco Team Series last week in New York.
Atthaya Thitikul is 25 points behind Lee, while Lydia Ko is 29 points behind. Thirty points go to the winner of regular LPGA events.
Thitikul, meanwhile, has a comfortable lead for rookie of the year as she closes in on joining Patty Tavatanakit as Thais winning the award in consecutive years.
KEEPING IT REAL
Seven events, seven winners making $4 million and what does it all mean at LIV Golf?
Charl Schwartzel was the first winner of a LIV Golf Invitational, and when asked how winning the inaugural event outside London compared to his Masters win in 2011, the South African chose not to play along with a very odd question.
“Well, you can’t compare it to a major win. The Masters, winning a green jacket is the biggest achievement that you can do in our game, I believe. Winning a major for that matter,” Schwartzel said. “We’re starting off here, we’re very fortunate to play for a lot of money, and these events will just get stronger. But for me, London was nice to win.
“When it comes to prestige … I won a lot of money. It was fantastic,” he said. “But I cannot compare (it) to winning a green jacket.”
DIVOTS
Willie Mack won the Butterfield Bermuda APGA Championship and it came with a perk he wasn’t expecting. Mack received an exemption to the Butterfield Bermuda Championship on the PGA Tour next week. A two-time player of the year on the Advocates Professional Golf Tour, Mack made two cuts on the PGA Tour last year. … The USGA is taking three amateur championships to Canterbury Golf Club in Cleveland — the U.S. Girls’ Junior in 2027, the U.S. Senior Amateur in 2033 and the U.S. Women’s Amateur in 2039. The club has hosted two U.S. Opens and is best known for Jack Nicklaus winning the 1973 PGA Championship for the most majors. … Patrick Reed missed out on a $4 million bonus from LIV Golf by either one shot or one tournament. Branden Grace, Peter Uihlein and Reed finished the season at 79 points, far behind Dustin Johnson. The tiebreaker is the podium. Grace was awarded second ($8 million) based on his win, while Uihlein got third with his two runner-up finishes. Reed, who played six times because he didn’t sign up until June, had a second and third as his best results.
STAT OF THE WEEK
Xander Schauffele has 37 consecutive final rounds at par or better dating to a 74 on Sunday in the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot.
FINAL WORD
“I’ve worked for my dad a little bit. Never had a day quite this easy. Just really, really cool experience and I’m glad that I got the nod to be out here for it.” — Griffin Flesch, son of PGA Tour Champions player Steve Flesch, after caddying for Fred Couples when he shot 60 to win the SAS Championship.
___
More AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://fox59.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-tiziani-an-agent-a-caddie-a-player-in-champions-playoffs/ | 2022-10-19 04:35:00 | 0 | https://fox59.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-tiziani-an-agent-a-caddie-a-player-in-champions-playoffs/ |
BOSTON (AP) — Right-handed reliever Chris Martin and the Boston Red Sox finalized a $17.5 million, two-year contract on Thursday.
Martin gets a $4 million signing bonus, of which $1 million is payable this month, $1.5 million next June and $1.5 million in June 2024. He has salaries of $6 million next season and $7.5 million in 2024.
The 36-year-old went 4-1 with two saves and a 3.05 ERA for the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers last season. In his career, he is 9-16 with a 3.84 ERA in 269 relief appearances for six teams, winning the World Series with the Atlanta Braves in 2021.
He joins Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley as the only pitchers since 1900 who have had more than one season with at least 50 innings pitched and five walks or fewer.
The Red Sox first signed Martin as a free agent in 2011 and he pitched three seasons in the system before he was traded to the Colorado Rockies in 2013.
As part of the deal, Martin will make a charitable contribution not to exceed 1% of his contract.
___
AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/Red-Sox-sign-RHP-reliever-Chris-Martin-to-2-year-17641378.php | 2022-12-09 00:00:49 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/Red-Sox-sign-RHP-reliever-Chris-Martin-to-2-year-17641378.php |
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate
WASILLA, Alaska (AP) — Alaska U.S. House candidate Sarah Palin called on fellow Republican Nick Begich to drop out of the race Monday, holding a news conference in the same place where on a holiday weekend more than a decade ago she announced plans to resign as Alaska's governor.
“He keeps calling me a quitter," she told reporters, adding later: "And now he wants me, the one who is clearly the only true conservative in this race who can win, he wants me to quit! Now that's the real joke. Sorry, Nick. I never retreat, I reload.”
Monday was the deadline for candidates to withdraw from the November general election. Begich, who was critical of Palin during the campaign, seeking to cast her as a quitter and questioning her motives in running, said Monday his campaign is “confident that we are on a positive trajectory to win in November.”
“Ranked choice voting showed that Palin simply doesn’t have enough support from Alaskans to win an election and her performance in the Special was embarrassing as a former Governor and Vice Presidential candidate," he said in a statement Monday.
Palin, the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, and Begich lost an Aug. 16 ranked choice special election to serve the remainder of the late Republican Rep. Don Young's term to Democrat Mary Peltola. The results were tabulated Wednesday and certified Friday. Peltola led in first choice votes heading into the tabulation rounds, followed by Palin and then Begich. Begich was the candidate eliminated first.
Of the Begich voters who ranked a second candidate, 36% chose Peltola and about 64% chose Palin.
A spokesperson for Peltola's campaign, Josh Wilson, said Peltola will be sworn in on Sept. 13.
Peltola, Palin and Begich also advanced from the August primary to the November general election, with the winner of that contest to serve a two-year term. They will be joined by Libertarian Chris Bye, after the fourth place finisher in the primary, Republican Tara Sweeney, withdrew.
Voters in 2020 approved changes to Alaska's elections process, scrapping party primaries in favor of open primaries in which the top four vote getters, regardless of party affiliation, advance to the general election, and instituting ranked voting for general elections. The special House election was the first ranked vote election under the system.
Palin's news conference at her lakeside home in Wasilla Monday was interrupted at points by the noise from floatplanes passing by.
She again defended her decision to resign as governor in July 2009, a decision she announced July 3 that year. She said Monday that being governor was a job she wanted to have but resigning was the “right thing.” She cited in part ethics complaints that she said were frivolous and had become distractions.
Begich last week questioned Palin's ability to win an election and she urged him to drop out, a call she reiterated Monday.
Palin said it would make “no sense” for her to drop out. If Begich doesn't withdraw, “then you'll be able to see us not just talking the talk but walking the walk that we've not yet begun to fight," she said.
___
Bohrer reported from Juneau, Alaska. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Palin-urges-Begich-to-drop-House-bid-Begich-17420864.php | 2022-09-05 23:35:58 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Palin-urges-Begich-to-drop-House-bid-Begich-17420864.php |
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Are you obsessed with ranch dressing? There’s a new ice cream for you.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is releasing its new Hidden Valley Ranch Ice Cream exclusively at Walmart stores across the country.
“It is savory with the taste of buttermilk, flavorful herbs and just a touch of sweetness. Have it by itself or pair it with some salty snacks for an afternoon or late night pick me up!” a release from Walmart read.
A Food & Wine employee on TikTok described the flavor of the ice cream as “garlic powder forward, but also sweet.”
Van Leeuwen recommends topping it with crushed pretzels or potato chips to make a perfect combination.
On Wednesday, Hidden Valley teased the new ice cream on social media, inviting fans to “Guess what our announcement is going to be on #NationalRanchDay!” It said it would follow the first person to get it right in the comments.
The new treat will be available beginning March 20 for $4.98 a pint. | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/love-ranch-hidden-valley-ranch-ice-cream-coming-to-walmart/ | 2023-03-10 04:12:25 | 1 | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/love-ranch-hidden-valley-ranch-ice-cream-coming-to-walmart/ |
SAN FRANCISCO, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OKX, a leading Web3 technology company, has integrated Scroll, a zk-EVM scaling solution for Ethereum, Rarible, an aggregated NFT marketplace, and Trader Joe XYZ, a decentralized trading platform, into its Web3 Wallet's Discover Portal, growing the OKX Web3 ecosystem and further enhancing user access to DeFi solutions. The portal, which can be accessed via the Discover section of OKX Wallet on web and mobile, gathers over 10,000 dApps, DEXs, blockchain games, NFTs and supplementary tools.
With these integrations, OKX Wallet users can now access the following solutions via the Discover Portal:
- Scroll's Layer-2 scaling solution provides unlimited scability, lightning-fast confirmation latency, full decentralization and trustless privacy.
- Rarible's multi-chain NFT marketplace allows users to buy, sell, trade and create NFTs across compatible blockchain networks.
- Trader Joe XYZ's decentralized token swap, liquidity pool, staking and NFT solutions.
OKX Chief Innovation Officer Jason Lau said: "It's great to see partners across the ecosystem increasingly recognize and support OKX Wallet. This is highlighted by the addition of new partnerships with Scroll, Rarible, and Trader Joe XYZ. With these new integrations, OKX Wallet users now have increased access to DeFi solutions in the areas of scalability, cross-chain liquidity, NFTs, and more."
OKX Wallet has also recently announced its partnerships with Stargate, Omega Network, cBridge and BendDAO, allowing users to access cross-chain solutions, unified liquidity pools, NFT lending protocols and more. It is also the first multi-chain wallet to support BRC-20 and Bitcoin NFT trading with the launch of its Ordinals Market.
For further information, please contact:
Media@okx.com
About OKX
A leading global technology company driving the future of Web3, OKX provides a comprehensive suite of products to meet the needs of beginners and experts alike, including the OKX Wallet, NFT Marketplace and DEX.
OKX partners with a number of the world's top brands and athletes, including: English Premier League champions Manchester City F.C., McLaren Formula 1, The Tribeca Festival, Olympian Scotty James, and F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo.
As a leader building innovative technology products, OKX believes in challenging the status quo. The company recently launched a global brand campaign entitled, The System Needs a Rewrite, which advocates for a new paradigm led by Web3 self-managed technology to replace existing centralized systems.
To learn more about OKX, download our app or visit: okx.com
Disclaimer
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE ANY INVESTMENT, TAX, OR LEGAL ADVICE, NOR SHOULD IT BE CONSIDERED AN OFFER TO PURCHASE, SELL, OR HOLD DIGITAL ASSETS. DIGITAL ASSETS, INCLUDING STABLECOINS, INVOLVE A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK, CAN FLUCTUATE GREATLY, AND CAN EVEN BECOME WORTHLESS. OKX IS NOT REGULATED BY THE FCA, THUS, PROTECTIONS SUCH AS THE FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE OR FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. YOU SHOULD CONSIDER WHETHER YOU UNDERSTAND HOW CRYPTO WORKS AND WHETHER TRADING OR HOLDING DIGITAL ASSETS IS SUITABLE FOR YOU IN LIGHT OF YOUR FINANCIAL CONDITION. THE VALUE OF YOUR DIGITAL ASSETS, INCLUDING STABLECOINS, CAN INCREASE OR DECREASE AND PROFITS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CAPITAL GAINS TAX. PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT INDICATE FUTURE RESULTS. OKX IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH ANY PARTICULAR DEFI PROTOCOL, MAKES NO WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR UNDERTAKINGS RELATING TO ANY DEFI PROTOCOL'S OFFERINGS, AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT LOSS OR OTHER DAMAGE ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF ANY DEFI PROTOCOL. OKX WALLET IS AN AGGREGATOR; ALL DISPLAYED ESTIMATED RETURN RATES ARE PROVIDED BY THE DEFI PROTOCOL, AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED NOR INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RETURNS. PLEASE CONDUCT YOUR OWN DUE DILIGENCE BEFORE INVESTING IN ANY DEFI PROTOCOL. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR LEGAL/TAX/INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE OKX | https://www.kait8.com/prnewswire/2023/06/23/okx-wallet-integrates-scroll-rarible-trader-joe-xyz-grows-okx-web3-ecosystem-expands-user-access-defi-solutions/ | 2023-06-23 14:30:27 | 1 | https://www.kait8.com/prnewswire/2023/06/23/okx-wallet-integrates-scroll-rarible-trader-joe-xyz-grows-okx-web3-ecosystem-expands-user-access-defi-solutions/ |
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Care for a hint of crab in your whiskey?
A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called “Crab Trapper" — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs.
Tamworth Distilling, a maker of craft spirits, is not afraid of pushing boundaries with unexpected flavors. In the past, the distillery produced a whiskey with the secretion from beavers' castor sacs. Last year, it was turkey over the holidays and before that the notoriously pungent smell of durian.
The company said the body of this peculiar brew has hints of maple, vanilla oak, clove, cinnamon and allspice. And no, you won't get any crab legs in the drink.
WHY DID THE COMPANY CHOOSE GREEN CRABS?
Searching for a fresh flavor, Tamworth Distilling cast its eye to the sea. Distiller Matt Power said the company heard about the problems caused by the invasive green crabs from the University of New Hampshire Extension's Gabriela Bradt.
The crabs, which came over on ships from Europe in the mid-1800s and landed on Cape Cod, have taken the region by storm. These saucer-size crustaceans with a murky green color have decimated the area's marine ecosystem, outcompeting native species for food and shelter.
Bradt, a fisheries extension specialist, said the crabs are “so numerous that they have really impacted shellfish habitats and fisheries because they are also voracious predators." A good example, she said, was the soft-shell clam fishery, which has suffered millions of dollars in losses.
HOW DO YOU MAKE CRAB WHISKEY?
The crabs, caught off the coast of New Hampshire by fisherman Dwight Souther, are taken to the distillery, where they are boiled to produce what Power called “a stout crab broth.” Power said the broth is fortified with alcohol then goes through a distillation process that separates out the funky smells of the crab from the more inviting aromas.
The goal, Power said, is to get rid of the smells he compared to tidal flats, leaving behind those that might be reminiscent of “the sea breeze on a warm day down by the coast.” Then, the distillery adds a corn and spice mixture that includes coriander, cinnamon, bay leaf and mustard seed. That mixture is then added to a cask of the distillery's bourbon that has been aged for several years.
WHAT DOES THE WHISKEY TASTE LIKE?
The company said the body of this peculiar brew has hints of maple and vanilla oak and finishes with heavier notes of clove, cinnamon and allspice. What it doesn't have is anything that might be associated with a crab dinner: Even though the distillery uses about a pound of crabs for each bottle of whiskey, you won't get any crab meat, shells or claws with your shot.
The distillery's sales manager, Jillian Anderson, said the whiskey, available on site, at Philadelphia’s Art in the Age and online, has grown in popularity. At the distillery's tasting room, Anderson said, customers have been intrigued but a little hesitant until they hear the story behind the whiskey.
CAN THIS WHISKEY GET RID OF THESE INVASIVE CRABS?
The short answer is no. As Power said, they would have to greatly increase their whiskey production to put a dent in green crab numbers. But there are other efforts underway to address the crab threat.
For the past six years, Bradt said, the NH Green Crab Project has been working to come up with uses for the crabs similar to the fishery for soft-shell blue crabs, such as using the green crabs for bait, compost and adding them to the menu of local seafood restaurants.
Some places, including Ipswich, Massachusetts, have a bounty program that pays fishermen to remove the crabs from the estuaries. But Bradt acknowledged that until those efforts reach a much larger scale, they are unlikely to have a significant impact on crab population numbers. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/From-under-to-on-the-rocks-Invasive-crabs-become-17267881.php | 2022-06-27 14:31:48 | 1 | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/From-under-to-on-the-rocks-Invasive-crabs-become-17267881.php |
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Nkosi Tafari scored in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally FC Dallas to a 1-1 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night.
Tafari, a defender, used assists from Alan Velasco and José Martínez to score the equalizer for Dallas (6-3-5). San Jose’s Judson Silva Tavares was hit with a red card in the 10th minute of stoppage time.
The two clubs have played to draws in six of the last eight match-ups with each team winning once. The Earthquakes are 4-1-7 in the last 12 meetings with Dallas, including 2-0-5 in seven home matches. Tafari’s goal was just the fourth surrendered by the Earthquakes at home this season.
Dallas was trying to win two straight on the road for the first time since May of 2018 when it beat Toronto and the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Daniel de Sousa Brito had three saves in his third start of the season for the Earthquakes. Jimmy Maurer saved two shots in his second straight start for Dallas.
Dallas travels to play Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday. San Jose travels to play the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday.
____
AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sport | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/soccer/2023/05/28/fc-dallas-san-jose-earthquakes-mls/a5863f8c-fd16-11ed-bafc-bf50205661da_story.html | 2023-05-28 06:02:16 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/soccer/2023/05/28/fc-dallas-san-jose-earthquakes-mls/a5863f8c-fd16-11ed-bafc-bf50205661da_story.html |
WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 3, 2022
_____
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
146 PM PDT Sun Jul 3 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Stevens, north central Spokane and south central Pend Oreille
Counties through 215 PM PDT...
At 145 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Deer Park, or 24 miles north of Spokane, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Deer Park, Loon Lake and Clayton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 4788 11748 4800 11772 4824 11762 4808 11724
TIME...MOT...LOC 2045Z 213DEG 12KT 4801 11755
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
_____
Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/WA-WFO-SPOKANE-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17282515.php | 2022-07-03 21:25:22 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/WA-WFO-SPOKANE-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17282515.php |
Adventures await visitors in Montana's gateway communities
HELENA, Mont., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Park Service has worked diligently to open Yellowstone National Park to visitors after the devastating floods earlier this summer – with over 90 percent of the roadways now open. While visitors are encouraged to keep their travel plans, now is a perfect time to see more of Montana and support Yellowstone's gateway communities. The small mountain towns that surround the park offer activities for all interests and ages, and are hosting regularly scheduled farmers' markets, music festivals and art fairs.
Located north of Yellowstone National Park is Red Lodge, a unique mix of history and modern-day comforts. You can explore Broadway Avenue, the town's main street, where you will travel back in time to Old West-style saloons, restaurants and shops. Celebrate local Montana artists on the second Saturday of each month, with a stroll down Broadway during the Red Lodge Art Walk.
Red Lodge also offers several opportunities to explore the landscape of the area, including the Beartooth Mountains and Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to mountain lions, bears, bison, and numerous other iconic Montana animals.
Just outside the north entrance of Yellowstone, situated in majestic Paradise Valley is Gardiner. It is the perfect place to experience wildlife or explore local shops and eateries in the historic downtown. Those looking for a one-of-a-kind event should visit Gardiner on Aug.13 for Shakespeare in the Park at Arch Park, a long-standing Montana tradition. Visitors can also experience Yellowstone Hot Springs or take a guided rafting trip, as the Yellowstone River runs through the downtown area.
Cooke City is home to "the most scenic drive in America," the Beartooth Pass on U.S. Highway 212. Surrounded by national forest, wilderness and Yellowstone National Park, the area is perfect for outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, camping and fishing.
Nestled on the bank of the Yellowstone River and surrounded by mountains is beautiful Livingston. The city is home to an impressive blend of shops, museums, a golf course, galleries, live theater music and unique restaurants. Livingston hosts several diverse events throughout the summer, appealing to all visitors. Don't miss Livingston's famous Farmers' Market every Wednesday evening from now until Sept. 14.
Trip inspiration and itineraries can be found at VISITMT.COM. The Visit Montana call center also has staff on hand to help with trip planning and can be reached at 800-847-4868. The latest information from Yellowstone National Park is available here.
Travelers are encouraged to visit the following sites for up-to-date information:
- Road conditions: www.511mt.net
- Yellowstone National Park: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/
To sign up for text alerts for Yellowstone National Park: Text "82190" to 888-7777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions).
Visit Montana markets Montana's spectacular unspoiled nature, vibrant and charming small towns, breathtaking experiences, relaxing hospitality and competitive business climate to promote the state as a place to visit and do business. For more information, please visit VISITMT.COM.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Visit Montana | https://www.kold.com/prnewswire/2022/07/22/yellowstone-national-parks-wonder-extends-beyond-its-borders/ | 2022-07-22 18:07:31 | 1 | https://www.kold.com/prnewswire/2022/07/22/yellowstone-national-parks-wonder-extends-beyond-its-borders/ |
"To be ahead, you must invest in technology and digitalization today."
BARCELONA, Spain, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global fashion company DeFacto participated in ShopTalkEurope 2023, held from May 9th to 11th, 2023 in Barcelona. Önder Şenol, Online General Manager of DeFacto, announced at the event that the company's JUMP UP project, which promotes digitalization, is expected to triple the company's productivity.
ShopTalk, launched in the USA in 2016, is considered the world's largest platform for retail developments and innovations. Over 3,000 participants, including retail and technology companies, as well as brand professionals and analysts, present the latest trends and exchange information.
Online General Manager, Şenol, spoke at the "Supply Chain Innovations" panel
At the "Supply Chain Innovations" panel, Önder Şenol, Online General Manager of DeFacto, spoke with Cassandra Bergsland, Director of Omnichannel at John Lewis Partnership and Carlos Hernandez Bermejo, General Manager of Just Eat Takeaway Retail, about customer-oriented and cost-effective delivery options.
Şenol explained that with the JUMP UP digital transformation project, DeFacto successfully combines the competencies of the DeFacto technology unit with the fashion company's know-how, achieving optimal synergy effects.
Önder Şenol further stated that DeFacto focuses on providing its customers with the best shopping experience and referred to JUMP UP as DeFacto's transformation project for the future.
DeFacto has bundled its existing digital expertise and long-standing technological expertise under the name JUMP UP, said Şenol. "More than 700 people are involved in this project, which is a convergence of gamification, an important industry trend, the use of metaverse, and omnichanneling. With JUMP UP, DeFacto aims to triple its productivity this year."
In his speech, Şenol added: "The ever-increasing digitalization requires constant innovations in retail. Those who want to remain at the forefront of the digital economy tomorrow should prioritize digitalization and technology at the top of their corporate agenda today."
DeFacto is present in 93 countries on five continents with more than 500 stores, websites, and online marketplaces. The company, which has been growing with an omnichannel marketing strategy since 2016, is now a global fashion company that generates 41% of its revenue from international activities. With an integrated marketing strategy based on a comprehensive analysis of customer data, DeFacto continues its development and focuses on customer satisfaction with customized product recommendations, style advice, and versatile delivery options.
DeFacto's vision: Make Customers Fall in Love!
According to Önder Şenol, the customer is always at the center of all company activities. Şenol stated: "Personalization of service and experience is the most important principle for us. A user-friendly design of the website or app, a simple and secure payment system, a clear presentation of products and their features, as well as uncomplicated and comprehensible return and exchange processes are important to reach customers as effectively as possible."
According to Şenol, customers should be able to find, select and purchase the desired products as easily as possible, wherever and whenever they want, whether in the app, on the website, or in the store. DeFacto aims to provide its customers with a shopping experience that makes them "fall in love" and thus realizes its vision. Shopping at DeFacto guarantees every customer their "perfect fit".
About DeFacto
Founded in 2005, DeFacto continues its operations with the vision of being global fashion brand. DeFacto operates in 93 countries with more than 500 stores and online platforms. DeFacto, which has turned into a brand that produces not only fashion but also technology, builds the infrastructure of omni-channel technologies with its developer team of more than 300 person. After creating the Smart Store in 2019 and bringing something new to the world, the company initiated the DeFacto Fijital Store concept which is the output of the figitalization strategy that offers both physical and digital retail experience together. Acting in line with the requests and expectations of the consumers, the brand introduced DeFacto COOOL, DeFacto FİT, DeFacto Modest, DeFacto LIFE, DF Plus and Fall in Love sub-brands to the customers all around the world. Furthermore, as a signatory to Global Compact and the United Nations Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and a member of the Better Cotton Initiative, it is determined to fulfill its social and environmental commitments. In 2022 the brand shared its 7th Sustainability Report with the public.
Media Contact
Gülsah Tezol
modus factum GmbH
presse@modusfactum.com
+4940 333 988 78
Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2075327/DE_FACTO_USA_Spanien.jpg
Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1957780/DE_FACTO_Logo.jpg
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE MOD FACTUM GMBH FOR DE FACTO | https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2023/05/12/fashion-company-defacto-attends-shoptalk2023-barcelona/ | 2023-05-12 13:18:21 | 1 | https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2023/05/12/fashion-company-defacto-attends-shoptalk2023-barcelona/ |
LONDON (AP) — Britain on Thursday froze the assets of three Russian airlines, preventing them from selling landing slots at U.K. airports that are worth up to 50 million pounds ($62 million).
The latest sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine stop state-owned Aeroflot, Russia’s biggest carrier, Rossiya Airlines and Ural Airlines from transferring the valuable landing rights, which are going unused because of an earlier ban on Russian aircraft flying to the United Kingdom.
Wide-ranging international sanctions intended to pressure President Vladimir Putin into withdrawing his troops from Ukraine are already having a significant impact on Russia, the U.K. Foreign Office said. Russian oil exports, a key source of income for Putin’s government, were down 30% in April, and the nation’s economy is forecast to shrink as much as 15% this year.
“As long as Putin continues his barbarous assault on Ukraine, we will continue to target the Russian economy,” Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said in a statement. “We’ve already closed our airspace to Russian airlines. Today, we’re making sure they can’t cash in their lucrative landing slots at our airports.” | https://www.cbs42.com/news/business/uk-freezes-assets-on-russian-airlines-preventing-slot-sale/ | 2022-05-19 16:41:50 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/business/uk-freezes-assets-on-russian-airlines-preventing-slot-sale/ |
HILLSDALE -- In Wednesday’s semifinal of the Pat Paterson Holiday Classic, the Jonesville boys basketball team held Hillsdale scoreless for the first six minutes, 40 seconds of the game, held the Hornets to two points in the third quarter and eight in all in the second half, and won 39-23.
Hillsdale’s defense did keep the Comets in check for stretches, but Jonesville was able to generate enough scoring to build an early lead and not let it slip away. | https://www.mlive.com/sports/jackson/2022/12/jonesville-boys-come-up-big-on-defense-to-stop-hillsdale.html | 2022-12-29 11:48:31 | 1 | https://www.mlive.com/sports/jackson/2022/12/jonesville-boys-come-up-big-on-defense-to-stop-hillsdale.html |
How personal injury lawyers took over your TV
Drive down any highway in America or turn on the TV for 10 minutes and you'll probably see an advertisement for a personal injury lawyer.
"Hurt in car crash? Injured on the job? Slipped in the store? Call this lawyer to get compensated now," a typical ad for a plaintiff's personal injury attorney goes. A lawyer is often in the ad behind a desk or in a courtroom and a phone number spelling a word or phrase for the viewer to call flashes across the screen.
There's a stigma around attorney advertising and it was restricted for most of the 20th century until the Supreme Court in 1977 ruled that it violated First Amendment protections. The court said the restriction had disadvantaged legal service access "particularly for the not-quite-poor and the unknowledgeable."
The decision opened the floodgates for attorney advertising. Tort claims spiked in the 1980s, driven in part by damages filed by workers exposed to asbestos.
Spending on legal service ads on television hit $1.2 billion through November, according to data from Kantar.
Many personal injury lawyers advertise aggressively because of competition and the unusual business model many practices have adopted. Advertisements also help reach clients who don't know any personal injury attorneys, are unable to rely on referrals, or are unaware of their legal rights.
"I advertise to show my business and hopefully attract business," said John Morgan, the founder of Morgan & Morgan, the largest injury law firm in the country.
Morgan appears in light-hearted TV spots and billboards himself with the tagline "For the people." Morgan's most successful ads, he said, are ones that inform people of rights that they may not have known otherwise.
In personal injury cases, "clients tend to be one-off and you don't have repeat interaction with an institution," said Samuel Issacharoff, a professor at NYU Law who studies tort law. "The question is always how do you make connections between ordinary people who are injured and lawyers?"
Personal injury attorneys have a variety of advertising practices, said Nora Freeman Engstrom, a professor at Stanford Law School who studies attorney advertising. Some lawyers who advertise handle cases themselves. Other attorneys advertise and then refer cases they receive out to a network of other lawyers and pick up a slice of awards.
And then there are what Engstrom calls "settlement mills" — personal injury lawyers that settle a high-volume of cases but "aren't necessarily focused on maximizing the value of each individual claim." These lawyers advertise seeking to grab as many cases as they can.
Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee, so they get paid only if they negotiate a settlement for a client or win a case at trial. Less than 1% of all cases go to trial. Their fee is typically between 33% and 40% of the total amount awarded.
The contingency fee structure is the only way many people can afford access to legal representation for accident.
A marketing game
"For a personal injury lawyer, it's really turned into an advertising and marketing game to get the cases," said Jason Abraham, the vice president of Hupy & Abraham, the largest personal injury law firm in the Midwest. "To generate the revenue, if you're not in the advertising and marketing circus you're never going to be a player. It's impossible."
The firm uses actor William Shatner as a paid spokesperson in ads. Using Shatner was a "game changer for us," Abraham said, and "gave us instant credibility." The ads with Shatner helped the law firm break into new markets like Iowa.
Personal injury firms often advertise on TV during the daytime as a "direct response" tool to reach people who are in the hospital or at home recovering from an accident. "If someone is laid up in the hospital, they call right then and there," Abraham said.
In addition to ads for personal injury attorneys, consumers are often flooded with advertisements for mass tort cases, such as current ones flooding the airwaves seeking victims of poisoned drinking water at Camp Lejeune. According to Kantar, $206 million was spent on mass tort advertising through November.
Companies that specialize in recruiting clients, often bankrolled by hedge funds and litigation-finance firms, will often will fund advertising and refer claims to attorneys for a fee.
But critics say attorney advertising has been abused, and there are efforts to clamp down on it.
"We're not saying they can't advertise. It just can't be misleading, fraudulent or unethical," said Matt Webb, the senior vice president for legal reform policy at the U.S Chamber Institute for Legal Reform. "It's used far too frequently to generate a lot of frivolous and speculative litigation."
The number of lawsuits filed is declining, a result of higher costs of bringing lawsuits, stricter state laws designed to raise the bar for litigation.
State courts, which traditionally have been home to roughly 98% of tort litigation, are witnessing a sharp decline in tort filings, said Engstrom from Stanford. Fewer than two in 1,000 people initiated tort lawsuits in 2015, down from about 10 in 1,000 in 1993. | https://www.wbaltv.com/article/how-personal-injury-lawyers-took-over-your-tv/42334882 | 2022-12-27 15:41:10 | 0 | https://www.wbaltv.com/article/how-personal-injury-lawyers-took-over-your-tv/42334882 |
Former Bitwise employees can apply for state health … CHP: 1 dead in fiery crash near bypass canal in Fresno … ‘Help me get his body home’: Father’s plea after … Video ‘Permanent job elimination’ letter sent to Bitwise … Video
CHP: 1 dead in fiery crash near bypass canal in Fresno … ‘Help me get his body home’: Father’s plea after … Video ‘Permanent job elimination’ letter sent to Bitwise … Video
‘Help me get his body home’: Father’s plea after … Video ‘Permanent job elimination’ letter sent to Bitwise … Video
New-look DeChambeau reconnects with Schy Video This Day in Bulldog History: June 11th Video Bulldog Insider conversation: Mike Watney on PGA/LIV Video Bulldog Insider conversation: Jackson Moore Video
This Day in Bulldog History: June 11th Video Bulldog Insider conversation: Mike Watney on PGA/LIV Video Bulldog Insider conversation: Jackson Moore Video
Bulldog Insider conversation: Mike Watney on PGA/LIV Video Bulldog Insider conversation: Jackson Moore Video
by: AJ Fox, KSEE24 Chief Meteorologist Posted: Jun 14, 2023 / 05:23 PM PDT Updated: Jun 14, 2023 / 05:23 PM PDT SHARE AJ Fox has your forecast for coastal cities from San Francisco to L.A.
Lip oils are all over TikTok. Our Testing Lab found … Lip oils are all the rage right now on TikTok. But which one is the best? Learn more about what our testing lab discovered.
10 must-haves to prevent heat exhaustion this summer Don’t let the heat of summer get you down with heat exhaustion. Try these 10 products to help you keep cool.
Robotic pool cleaners that do most of the work for … If you’re in the market for a hassle-free pool cleaner, here are some of the best robotic cleaners to keep your pool clean with minimal effort. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/weather/ksee24-weather/california-coast-forecast-1269/ | 2023-06-15 00:50:43 | 1 | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/weather/ksee24-weather/california-coast-forecast-1269/ |
Italy displays country’s previously looted antiquities worth $12 million
The Italian artifacts were recovered from a London antiquities dealer
Italy on Wednesday displayed hundreds of antiquities that had been looted from Italian territory and were recovered from a London antiquities dealer.
The 750 objects, which date from the 8th century B.C. and the medieval period, include an Etruscan three-legged bronze table, marble busts of men from the imperial age, and wall paintings that are believed to be from the area of Mount Vesuvius.
The Culture Ministry valued the items at $12.79 million, according to a statement.
CELTIC GOLD COINS STOLEN FROM GERMAN MUSEUM IN STUNNING HEIST
They were in the possession of a London company in liquidation, Symes Ltd, owned by dealer Robin Symes.
"The most complex moment was when the liquidators showed their availability (to return the objects), which was a willingness that implied a demonstration of illegality," said Carabinieri Cmdr. Vincenzo Molinese, who is in charge of the carabinieri unit protecting cultural heritage.
He said Symes didn’t provide documentation for the artifacts, but research showed the items had been illegally excavated from Italy and then exported and sold around the world.
Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano, who was on hand for the display of the objects at Rome’s Castel Sant’Angelo, said the returned loot hammered home the need to promote legal circulation of antiquities through loans and museum exhibitions.
"We must stop international illegality in the trafficking of works of art. Illegality must not be allowed and no margin must be given," he said.
The items were returned to Italy on the same day an agreement was signed between Symes and Greece to return other looted items, the carabinieri said in a statement. | https://www.foxnews.com/world/italy-displays-countrys-previously-looted-antiquities-worth-12-million | 2023-06-01 17:59:07 | 1 | https://www.foxnews.com/world/italy-displays-countrys-previously-looted-antiquities-worth-12-million |
HOUSTON, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascend Performance Materials today announced a new portfolio of medical grade nylon 6,6 resins and engineered materials for the healthcare market under its HiDura™ brand.
HiDura™ MED products meet ISO 10993-5 and 10993-10 testing criteria and can be used in a variety of healthcare applications, including:
- Medical durables: Braces, patient support, furniture, mobility aids and other durable equipment.
- Drug delivery: Filtration equipment and membranes, tubing, fluid connectors and auto injectors.
- Surgical instruments: Scalpel handles, dental instruments, forceps and clamps
- Medical equipment: Housings, protective cases, cables, sensors, connectors and wearables.
- Wound care: Sutures, tapes and zip ties.
"Ascend's nylon 6,6 brands are synonymous with unparalleled quality across multiple industry segments," said Dhruv Shah, Ascend's healthcare business manager. "Our HiDura™ MED portfolio offers the same quality to customers looking for solutions that meet the stringent requirements of the healthcare market, including ISO 10993-5 and 10993-10 biocompatibility testing, an effective change notification policy and operational policies to assure the highest possible standards."
Shah added that the company is focused on supporting its customers' growth and will continue to expand its healthcare portfolio, including the introduction of long-chain and amorphous polyamide grades in the future. Ascend is also actively exploring applications in medical durables and wound care using Acteev®, its award-winning, patented technology that incorporates the antimicrobial benefits of active zinc ions into our polyamide to create long-lasting functionality and efficacy in reducing the growth of microbes that can cause some medical products to degrade.
HiDura™ MED grades are available from Ascend and the company's distribution partners. For more information visit ascendmaterials.com/healthcare.
About Ascend Performance Materials
Ascend Performance Materials makes high-performance materials for everyday essentials and new technologies. Our focus is on improving quality of life and inspiring a better tomorrow through innovation. Based in Houston, Texas, and with regional offices in Shanghai, Brussels and Detroit, we are a fully integrated material solutions provider with global manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. Our global workforce makes the engineered materials, fabrics, fibers and chemicals used to make safer vehicles, cleaner energy, better medical devices, smarter appliances and longer-lasting apparel and consumer goods. We are committed to safety, sustainability, inclusion and diversity, and to the success of our customers and our communities.
Learn more about Ascend at www.ascendmaterials.com.
Contact: Alison Jahn
ajahn@ascendmaterials.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Ascend Performance Materials | https://www.wsaz.com/prnewswire/2022/10/11/ascend-continues-broad-expansion-into-new-markets-launches-hidura-med-portfolio/ | 2022-10-11 15:34:55 | 1 | https://www.wsaz.com/prnewswire/2022/10/11/ascend-continues-broad-expansion-into-new-markets-launches-hidura-med-portfolio/ |
NEW YORK, March 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues investigating potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of First Republic Bank (NYSE: FRC, FRC.PRN, FRC.PRM, FRC.PRL, FRC.PRK) resulting from allegations that First Republic may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased First Republic securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=13005 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On March 13, 2023, First Republic led a decline in bank shares on revelations that the bank may not have sufficient liquidity, even after it secured emergency funding from other institutions. Despite the emergency funding, Raymond James downgraded the stock, highlighting the risk of deposit outflows facing First Republic In downgrading the stock, Raymond James stated, "[d]espite the added liquidity sources, we believe deposit balances will remain under pressure in the immediate near term. While we believe the bank received some deposit inflows on Thursday during the bank run at SVB, additional panic among large depositors may have driven deposit balances lower since Thursday."
On this news, the price of First Republic's stock fell $50.55, or 61%, to close at $31.21 per share on March 13, 2023.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/.
Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Contact Information:
Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
lrosen@rosenlegal.com
pkim@rosenlegal.com
cases@rosenlegal.com
www.rosenlegal.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Rosen Law Firm, P.A. | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2023/03/26/rosen-leading-longstanding-top-ranked-firm-encourages-first-republic-bank-investors-with-losses-excess-100k-inquire-about-securities-class-action-investigation-frc-frcprn-frcprm-frcprl-frcprk/ | 2023-03-26 08:51:31 | 1 | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2023/03/26/rosen-leading-longstanding-top-ranked-firm-encourages-first-republic-bank-investors-with-losses-excess-100k-inquire-about-securities-class-action-investigation-frc-frcprn-frcprm-frcprl-frcprk/ |
Partnership Creates the Most Highly Targeted Healthcare Messaging Offering for Pharmaceutical & Lifesciences brands.
NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Populus Media, the pioneer in marketing and patient acquisition solutions leveraging telehealth and virtual care, and Doceree, a global platform building unprecedented solutions for HCP programmatic marketing with proprietary data tools, today announced an exclusive partnership to bring programmatic advertising to healthcare professionals (HCPs) within telehealth and virtual care.
The partnership leverages Populus' network of HCPs within the company's HCP Reach offering, targeting HCPs and pharmacists when they are in their virtual care workflow. The virtual care management platform is accessed by doctors continually throughout their workday, when they are the closest to the patient interaction.
AI powered ad serving powered by Doceree's proprietary identification technology ESPYIAN TM elevates HCP targeting by creating distinct NPI virtual care profiles to better understand the demographics, attitude, influence and practice behavior. A targeted physician is served the right branded or unbranded messaging from a life sciences brand at the right place, at the right script writing moment for the best outcomes.
The partnership makes Doceree the only platform in the US that allows pharmaceutical brands and media agencies to programmatically market to physicians within Populus telehealth partners and makes physician marketing effective, efficient and more targeted than ever.
Ray Rotolo, Chief Growth Officer of Populus Media said, "We're excited to partner with Doceree in bringing our HCP Reach offering to brands who are looking to programmatically reach healthcare professionals in the most targeted and valuable moment in their day."
Harshit Jain MD, Founder and Global CEO of Doceree said "Partnering with Populus Media will expand the depth of ways in which the Doceree platform connects pharmaceutical brands to HCPs within telehealth platforms. Life sciences marketers will have an increased ability to target providers with tailored messages at decision-making moments throughout their patient care journey."
Populus Media, Inc. was formed in 2019 and is based in New York City. Populus is positioned as the first media and virtual patient acquisition platform leveraging the telehealth and virtual care industry. Populus curates a deep archive of condition-specific content for timely delivery to patients before and after their virtual care visit. Content is sponsored by major healthcare brands.
Doceree is a global platform building unprecedented solutions for healthcare professional (HCP) programmatic marketing with proprietary data tools. It facilitates messaging between life sciences brands and HCPs through an extensive global network of digital endemic and point-of-care platforms to programmatically deliver personalized communications to HCPs and transparent marketing campaign metrics at scale. To learn more, visit doceree.com.
View original content:
SOURCE Populus Media | https://www.wistv.com/prnewswire/2022/06/14/populus-media-doceree-form-exclusive-partnership-programmatic-hcp-messaging-telehealth/ | 2022-06-14 14:39:34 | 0 | https://www.wistv.com/prnewswire/2022/06/14/populus-media-doceree-form-exclusive-partnership-programmatic-hcp-messaging-telehealth/ |
By VALERIE GONZALEZ (Associated Press)
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — An SUV driver who killed eight people when he slammed into a group waiting at a bus stop in Brownsville, Texas, was charged with manslaughter, police said Monday as investigators tried to determine if the crash was intentional.
Authorities believe driver George Alvarez, 34, of Brownsville, lost control after running a red light Sunday morning, and plowed into a crowd outside a migrant center in the city, which has long been an epicenter for migration across the U.S.-Mexico border.
Police Chief Felix Sauceda said Alvarez was charged with eight counts of manslaughter and 10 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Officials are awaiting toxicology reports to determine whether Alvarez was intoxicated, Sauceda said, adding that there was no motive that he could discuss. Asked about reports from witnesses that Alvarez was cursing at them, Sauceda said there was nothing to confirm that yet.
The SUV ran a red light, lost control, flipped on its side and hit 18 people, Sauceda told reporters Monday morning. Six people died on the scene and 12 people were critically injured, he said. Officials have said the death toll rose later.
Alvarez tried to flee, but was held down by several people on the scene, the police chief said. His bail was set at $3.6 million.
Victims struck by the vehicle were waiting for the bus to return to downtown Brownsville after spending the night at the Bishop Enrique San Pedro Ozanam Center, said Sister Norma Pimentel, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley. The center is the only overnight shelter in the city and manages the release of thousands of migrants from federal custody.
The victims were all male and several of them were from Venezuela, Sauceda said. The department is working with representatives of Venezuela and other countries. Law enforcement and shelter officials have not made public the identities of the victims killed.
Surveillance video from the Ozanam Center showed some of the victims sitting on the curb when they were hit at the bus stop.
“This SUV, a Range Rover, just ran the light that was about 100 feet (30 meters) away and just went through the people who were sitting there in the bus stop,” said shelter director Victor Maldonado, who reviewed the surveillance video.
Some people walking on the sidewalk about 30 feet (9 meters) from the main group were also hit, Maldonado said.
On Monday morning, Jackson Duarte, 30, a Venezuelan migrant, was sporting a haircut from a friend he made at the Ozanam shelter, where they were both staying. It was the last haircut he’d receive from him.
Duarte said three people he met at the shelter were among the victims; two of them died while a third is in the hospital with a missing limb. He said one of his friends who was killed was a barber, and the other was a young man who had recently celebrated a birthday.
Shortly before the crash, Duarte had decided to share an Uber with a friend rather than wait for the bus downtown. It was during that ride that Duarte began receiving messages about the fatal accident through Whatsapp.
“When I got there, the survivors had already been taken. I counted about seven people who had died,” Duarte recalled.
Duarte said his friend, whom he described as a studious and ambitious young man, was going downtown to reunite with his mother after crossing the border. Only Duarte made it to the bus station.
“Unfortunately, I had to share that with his mom,” Duarte said. “She was desperate, because her son had just turned 18 years old and they had gone through so much trying to get here just so that he’d lose his life here.”
Duarte’s other friend, the barber, was also heading downtown to look for a cellphone after raising money by offering haircuts, he had told Duarte.
Duarte said his friend told him “We’ll see each other in a bit,” and that it was one of the last things his friend said to him.
“It hit me really hard. I still feel bad. I don’t believe it. I don’t feel well. I couldn’t sleep all night,” Duarte said, breaking down as he thought about his friends who lost their lives.
Jesus Ferrer, 32, was standing in line with a group of migrants, including some friends when they noticed one of the vehicles driving in their direction.
“We were in line at the bus stop when we spotted a grey SUV that was coming at full speed. It came toward us and veered toward us,” he said.
The driver tried to run away after the vehicle came to a stop, but Ferrer said he was pat of the group that restrained him.
“’Go back to your country,’” Ferrer recalled the driver telling the group after they confronted him. “He was furious.”
Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino, the highest-elected official in the county that includes Brownsville, said the community is mourning.
“The indications are this was just a terrible, tragic accident,” Trevino said. “And regardless, whether it was intentional or accidental, it doesn’t matter. Those now eight individuals that lost their lives and the other 10 that are hospitalized, we’re praying for them and for their families.”
The Ozanam center remains at capacity, but there are plans to expand the number of sleeping spaces from 250 to 380 a night. During the day, migrants are free to seek employment to pay bus fare or plane tickets that cost hundreds of dollars.
“They stand here at seven in the morning,” Victor Maldonado, executive director of the Ozanam shelter, said Monday. “They get picked up to go do odd jobs, paint, cut yards — they get their money and they move on.”
Brownsville has seen a marked increase of Venezuelan migrants over the last two weeks for reasons that aren’t yet clear, authorities said. The recent increase in the number of migrants prompted Brownsville commissioners to indefinitely extend a declaration of emergency during a special meeting last week.
Roughly 30,000 migrants, mostly from Venezuela, have entered the U.S. in the region since mid-April. That’s compared with 1,700 migrants Border Patrol agents encountered in the first two weeks of April. | https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/05/09/driver-in-deadly-texas-crash-charged-with-manslaughter/ | 2023-05-09 05:04:01 | 0 | https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/05/09/driver-in-deadly-texas-crash-charged-with-manslaughter/ |
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Adam Svensson handled the cold air and the heat of contention as if he had been there before, closing with a 6-under 64 to win the RSM Classic on Sunday at Sea Island for his first PGA Tour victory.
Svensson, a 28-year-old Canadian, was locked in a four-way tie for the lead on the closing stretch of the Seaside course when he poured in an 18-foot birdie putt on the 16th hole, and then hit a tee shot to 10 feet on the par-3 17th for a birdie that gave him a cushion.
Brian Harman (65) and Sahith Theegala (66) were in the group ahead of him and missed birdie chances from about 25 feet on the closing hole.
Callum Tarren of England (64) was the first to post at 17-under par and was hopeful of a playoff. Svensson capped off his bogey-free final round with a par for a two-shot win.
He finished at 19-under 263 and played the tougher Seaside course in 20 under the final three rounds. His tournament began with a 73 on the Plantation, which put him in a tie for 108th. His first job was to make the cut. He wound up winning the trophy.
Svensson is starting his third full year on the PGA Tour and gets a two-year exemption, along with a trip to the Masters and the PGA Championship. He has never played a major.
“To be honest, it’s not even real right now,” Svensson said when he finished. “I’m so happy. I put so much work in. To win on the PGA Tour means everything to be me. … I just kept believing in myself, and here I am.”
Theegala recovered from a double bogey on the par-5 seventh hole when he was in trouble left off the tee and then hit a chip that came back to him from behind the green. He made five birdies over the last 11 holes.
Harman got in the game late, hitting a fairway metal on the par-5 15th hole that was inches away from rolling in, setting up a short eagle. He birdied the 16th to share the lead, but had to settle for pars on the final two holes.
Patrick Rodgers and Ben Martin, who shared the 54-hole lead, couldn’t keep up. Rodgers didn’t make his first birdie until the 13th hole and closed with a 70 to tie for 10th, while Martin shot a 72.
Cole Hammer, who graduated from Texas in May was playing on a sponsor exemption, shot a 65 to tie for fifth, which gets him into the Sony Open.
The PGA Tour now takes a six-week break in the final wraparound season before resuming with the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua the first week of January.
By winning, Svensson was the last man to qualify for that field, the first elevated event that will have a $15 million purse.
Svensson won $1,458,000, more than he won in either of his two previous seasons on the PGA Tour. He is the second Canadian to win this season, joining Mackenzie Hughes, who won in Mississippi.
___
AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. | https://wtmj.com/sports/2022/11/20/canadian-adam-svensson-gets-1st-pga-tour-title-at-sea-island-2/ | 2022-11-23 00:57:15 | 1 | https://wtmj.com/sports/2022/11/20/canadian-adam-svensson-gets-1st-pga-tour-title-at-sea-island-2/ |
WHL
All Times Local
Western Conference
B.C. Division
U.S. Division
Eastern Conference
East Division
Central Division
Note: Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.
Sunday's results
Calgary 3 Vancouver 2
Red Deer 7 Edmonton 2
Regina 7 Tri-City 3
Tuesday's results
Winnipeg 5 Everett 4
Lethbridge 5 Victoria 1
Prince Albert 5 Tri-City 4
Vancouver 3 Medicine Hat 2 (OT)
Seattle 6 Prince George 3
Wednesday's results
Everett 6 Brandon 3
Victoria at Calgary, 7 p.m.
Swift Current 5 Vancouver 4 (OT)
Saskatoon 5 Tri-City 1
Prince George 5 Portland 4 (SO)
Friday's games
Tri-City at Brandon, 7 p.m.
Vancouver at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.
Victoria at Edmonton, 7 p.m.
Medicine Hat at Calgary, 7 p.m.
Red Deer at Swift Current, 7 p.m.
Everett at Saskatoon, 7 p.m.
Moose Jaw at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Seattle at Portland, 7 p.m.
Prince George at Spokane, 7:05 p.m.
Saturday's games
Saskatoon at Brandon, 7 p.m.
Swift Current at Regina, 7 p.m.
Everett at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Red Deer at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.
Lethbridge at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.
Tri-City at Winnipeg, 8:05 p.m.
Portland at Seattle, 6:05 p.m.
Prince George at Spokane, 7:05 p.m.
Kamloops at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.
Sunday's games
Spokane at Portland, 5 p.m. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/HKO-WHL-Standings-17554503.php | 2022-11-03 07:12:27 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/HKO-WHL-Standings-17554503.php |
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate
SEATTLE (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche did not comment Friday on either the status of forward Valeri Nichushkin, who has been away from the team for a few days, or on a police report about an incident at the team hotel in Seattle last weekend.
Colorado coach Jared Bednar again said Friday that Nichushkin is away from the team for personal reasons. Asked later if Nichushkin was not with the Avs because of a violation of team rules, Bednar again reiterated the personal reasons.
“It’s not a professional decision. It’s a personal decision why he’s not here,” Bednar said before the Avalanche faced the Kraken in Game 6 of their first-round series, which Seattle leads 3-2.
“Next one,” Avs forward Mikko Rantanen said when asked about Nichushkin.
A message sent to agents representing Nichushkin seeking comment was not immediately returned.
Nichushkin has not played since Game 2, on April 20, when he scored a goal in Colorado’s 3-2 victory. Bednar announced last Saturday that Nichushkin didn’t participate in morning skate before Game 3 due to a maintenance day. After the game, Bednar said Nichuskin would be away from the team for personal reasons.
Officers responded to a crisis call at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seattle at 3:44 p.m. PDT on the afternoon of Game 3, according to a report from the Seattle Police Department obtained Friday by The Associated Press.
A 28-year-old woman was in an ambulance when officers arrived, and medics were told to speak with Avalanche team physician Dr. Bradley Changstrom to gather more details.
According to the report, Changstrom told officers that team employees found the woman when they were checking in on Nichushkin. Changstrom told officers the woman appeared to be heavily intoxicated, was too intoxicated to have left the hotel “in a ride share or cab service,” and requested EMS assistance.
Changstrom said the woman hit him but he did not want to press charges, the report said.
When approached in the ambulance by officers, the woman stated she was from Russia but born in Ukraine. She was transported to Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, according to the report.
Nichushkin, who is from Chelyabinsk, Russia, is in his fourth season with the Avalanche and eighth season in the NHL. ___
AP Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno and AP Sports Writer Pat Graham contributed to this report.
___
AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/avs-quiet-about-nichushkin-s-absence-after-police-17925812.php | 2023-04-28 21:44:04 | 0 | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/avs-quiet-about-nichushkin-s-absence-after-police-17925812.php |
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran and the United States appeared poised Tuesday to start indirect talks in Qatar aimed at finding a way to save Tehran's tattered nuclear deal with world powers.
The state-owned Tehran Times posted a photograph of Iran's top nuclear negotiator, Ali Bagheri Kani, in a hotel lobby with Iranian Ambassador to Qatar Hamidreza Dehghani. The newspaper said Bagheri Kani was in Doha, the Qatari capital, for the resumption of the talks.
Rob Malley, the U.S. special representative for Iran, arrived in Qatar on Monday night ahead of the talks. The U.S. Embassy in Qatar said Malley met with Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to discuss “joint diplomatic efforts to address issues with Iran,” but declined to immediately offer any other details about his trip.
Iran and world powers agreed in 2015 to the nuclear deal, which saw Tehran drastically limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. In 2018, then-President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew America from the accord, raising tensions across the wider Middle East and sparking a series of attacks and incidents.
Talks in Vienna about reviving the deal have been on a “pause” since March. Since the deal’s collapse, Iran has been running advanced centrifuges and rapidly growing stockpile of enriched uranium. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Iran-US-to-begin-indirect-nuclear-deal-talks-in-17270570.php | 2022-06-28 08:07:08 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Iran-US-to-begin-indirect-nuclear-deal-talks-in-17270570.php |
CLEVELAND, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Freedonia Group analysis forecasts demand for ceiling products in the US to increase 3.1% annually to $2.4 billion in 2026. Office buildings will remain the leading outlet for ceiling products in the US and see some of the fastest growth rates among building types, boosted by increasing renovations attributable to telecommuting workers transitioning back to the office on part- or full-time bases.
Rising improvement spending on retail buildings, the second largest ceiling market, will also be a significant driver of gains. Additionally, strong growth in the construction of healthcare buildings – the need for which spiked during the pandemic and will continue to grow going forward due to the aging US population – will boost gains in that market.
Ceiling tiles and the suspension systems typically required for their installation together accounted for 85% of US ceiling product demand in 2021, and they are expected to continue driving demand gains through 2026. However, market growth in value terms will be boosted by rising demand for specialty ceiling products. Above average growth for these higher value products will be fueled by their expanding usage in commercial buildings where both acoustics and aesthetics are a priority, including in open plenum designs where ceiling tiles do not compete.
Ceilings provides historical data for 2011, 2016, and 2021, and forecasts for 2026 and 2031 for ceiling product demand by product, market, and US region.
Ceiling demand is segmented into the following product types:
- ceiling tiles (mineral fiber; fiberglass; metal; and wood, gypsum, and other materials including vinyl and polystyrene)
- suspension systems (steel and aluminum and other materials, including vinyl)
- specialty ceilings (clouds; baffles; stretch ceilings and other specialty ceiling products)
Ceiling tile demand is also segmented by performance grade (standard, good, better, and best). Ceiling tile pricing per square foot at the manufacturers' level is provided for the major material types.
The major ceiling markets analyzed are:
- new commercial buildings
- commercial building improvement and repairs
- new residential buildings
- residential building improvement and repairs
About the Freedonia Group - The Freedonia Group, a division of MarketResearch.com, is the premier international industrial research company, providing our clients with product analyses, market forecasts, industry trends, and market share information. From one-person consulting firms to global conglomerates, our analysts provide companies with unbiased, reliable industry market research and analysis to help them make important business decisions. With over 100 studies published annually, we support over 90% of the industrial Fortune 500 companies. Find off-the-shelf studies at https://www.freedoniagroup.com/ or contact us for custom research: +1 440.842.2400.
Press Contact:
Corinne Gangloff
+1 440.842.2400
cgangloff@freedoniagroup.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE The Freedonia Group | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/05/03/office-amp-retail-buildings-fuel-ceiling-market-growth-through-2026/ | 2022-05-04 06:01:35 | 0 | https://www.wflx.com/prnewswire/2022/05/03/office-amp-retail-buildings-fuel-ceiling-market-growth-through-2026/ |
The first step towards handing out New Jersey state public school football championships occurred last week with quarterfinal games.
This week, we move on to 40 sectional semifinals around the state, and NJ.com will break down every single game.We take a look at the road to the semifinals for all 80 teams, the difference makers in every game and what each side needs to do to find itself playing in the final a week from now. | https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2022/11/north-2-group-5-football-semifinals-preview-can-anyone-upset-phillipsburg.html | 2022-11-03 14:15:13 | 1 | https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2022/11/north-2-group-5-football-semifinals-preview-can-anyone-upset-phillipsburg.html |
Button has driven over $6 billion in mobile commerce through 2022 and is set to double in 2023 as leading growth marketers double down on Button's cookieless personalization solutions.
NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Button, the leading cookieless growth marketing platform for personalization and optimization, announced the hire of Michael Montesano as SVP of Engineering in addition to being named to the top three remote companies to work for nationwide by BuiltIn.
Button exited 2023 achieving the fastest growth in company history, tallying record growth in mobile commerce through the platform, being named a best place to work, and assembling a new leadership team to lead through the scale the platform is building.
Button's cookieless personalization platform has established itself as the solution growth marketers are turning to as they navigate the challenges related to privacy changes and the rising costs to acquire users. Leveraging years in development of AI tuned to help marketers drive more value from the traffic they are investing in, Button's solutions are seeing explosive adoption and the company is hitting record performance numbers every month.
Montesano joins Button with a tremendous background leading large application engineering, machine learning, and data science teams for both consumer and B2B companies at massive scale. Most recently he led engineering at Affinity.co and Earnup, and prior held an VP Engineering role at Yahoo - where he led the teams responsible for the Yahoo Homepage, News, and Weather.
"Button is in an enviable position, entering 2023 primed for breakout success with tailwinds of privacy shifts, personalization needs, and mobile app usage leading growth marketers to search for solutions to those problems, said Michael Jaconi, Co-Founder and CEO of Button." "The addition of Michael to lead our engineering teams strengthens our position and will accelerate our velocity as we scale up to meet the challenges of the day."
"Michael's experience leading large scale teams for companies in moments of growth lends itself perfectly to where we find ourselves today," said Jonathan Shottan, President and COO of Button. "With our focus this year around making Button's value proposition universal and its use ubiquitous, Michael's skill set and passion for solving complex consumer facing technical problems at scale are going to be transformative."
"With so much of our lives spent on mobile devices, consumers have come to expect ever increasing levels of personalization and privacy." said Montesano. "As the industry's original privacy-first, cookieless performance marketing platform, Button is uniquely positioned to deliver the next generation AI-native, consumer-first, personalization for growth marketers. I am very excited to join the team and get straight to work."
Michael joins Button's leadership team along with recent addition Glenn Fishback, who most recently helped launch and scaled Klarna's Retail Media commercial business and has led multiple sales and revenue organizations at enterprise businesses such as Klarna, eBay Inc, Nielsen, and Dun & Bradstreet. In addition to Jason Morse who most recently was responsible for monetization at OfferUp, the leading mobile recommerce platform. Prior to OfferUp, Jason was a Product Director at Google leading the development and go-to-market strategy for App Campaigns for Engagement. He also developed Criteo's mobile product portfolio and was the first PM at AdMob, building the early product strategy and led the integration with Google following their acquisition.
About Button
Button is a cookieless personalization and optimization growth marketing platform used by the world's most innovative companies. Button's platform is underpinned by two products: PostTap and Tap.
PostTap is a traffic optimization product that enables marketers to deploy personalized experiences to every inbound visitor without engineering resources. Tap is a traffic enablement product that supports developers building monetization of their traffic through commerce - leveraging affiliate and card linked offers.
Button has driven over $6 billion in mobile commerce to date, has been named a best place to work every year since the company's founding in 2014 and is backed by Greycroft, Redpoint, Norwest, Icon Ventures, and Capital One.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Button | https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2023/01/25/button-hires-michael-montesano-scale-engineering-tailwinds-biggest-yearly-growth-company-history-is-named-one-builtins-top-remote-startups-nationwide/ | 2023-01-25 19:48:33 | 0 | https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2023/01/25/button-hires-michael-montesano-scale-engineering-tailwinds-biggest-yearly-growth-company-history-is-named-one-builtins-top-remote-startups-nationwide/ |
SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of G20, students from 15 prestigious universities in nine countries called on world leaders to empower young people and uphold the principles of multilateralism in order to transition net-zero carbon commitments into action.
The call to action comes from the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC) youth ambassadors who released an open letter directed to world leaders at the 'Climate x' event at COP27 in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. Held in the China Pavilion on November 9, Finance Day, the event brought together GAUC members with global climate leaders including Xie Zhenhua, China's Special Envoy on Climate Change; Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, French Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International partnerships; Inger Andersen, Executive Director, UNEP; Nick Stern, Chairman of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, LSE; and Elizabeth Yee, Executive Vice President, the Rockefeller Foundation.
Xie Zhenhua, China's Special Envoy on Climate Change emphasized the importance of youth contributing to the synergistic approach to the climate problem: "The cross section between climate change solutions and other SDG goals is the key to mankind's green revolution, which is the spirit of 'Climate X'. Now is the time to encourage more young people to join this movement and put forward innovative solutions."
During the event, youth ambassadors from GAUC unveiled a letter to global leaders on behalf of students across six continents, highlighting the need to harness the skills and drive of young people towards urgent climate action. Yenziwe Mbuyasa, GAUC's Global Youth Ambassador from Stellenbosch University said: "The global youth have vested interests in climate action to help the world and are ready to contribute their passion, insights, intellect, and actions to protect our planet for a sustainable future."
Developed by the next generation of climate leaders, the letter calls on decision makers to honor the principles of intergenerational equity and multilateralism, and to broaden channels for young people to effectively participate in global climate governance.
"Beyond being observers and voicing out, young people are capable of making transformational changes with our wisdom and solutions." Canyang Xie, GAUC Ambassador from Tsinghua University expressed. "With diversified opportunities and platforms, we will strengthen our climate leadership and broaden our horizons," Ghilan Mara Andreea, GAUC Ambassador from London School of Economics emphasized. You can read the full letter here.
The climate X event is part of GAUC's 2022 Climate x Campaign, which includes a series of events at the national, regional, and global levels, such as a Climate x Youth Leadership Training Pilot, an Africa Regional Climate Forum as well as the 2022 'Climate x' Global Youth Summit on Net-zero Future, and the Global Youth Climate Week.
Michael R. Bloomberg, the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions and founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies said, "When it comes to tackling climate change, young people deserve a seat at the table. The Global Alliance of Universities on Climate is helping to provide that seat, while supporting their work to build a more sustainable future. We need more global and cooperative partnerships like this to accelerate our progress". As the convening partner, Bloomberg L.P is proud to build on its successful collaboration with GAUC and to announce that it will grant 100 students from GAUC's Climate x Pilot program complimentary access to Bloomberg L.P's newly released ESG certification.
The Campaign also gained support from the Rockefeller Foundation. Its Executive Vice President Elizabeth Yee said "GAUC embodies the global effort necessary across generations and sectors to halt climate change. By connecting and supporting students globally, GAUC is preparing youth climate leaders for their future role and enabling their contribution today."
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Global Alliance of Universities on Climate | https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2022/11/12/cop27-g20-global-youth-urge-world-leaders-uphold-multilateralism-empower-young-people/ | 2022-11-13 01:35:51 | 1 | https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2022/11/12/cop27-g20-global-youth-urge-world-leaders-uphold-multilateralism-empower-young-people/ |
WFO MEDFORD Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, June 13, 2022
_____
FREEZE WATCH
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
534 PM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest to west winds 20 to 30
mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-
freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible.
* WHERE...For the Wind Advisory, portions of Lake County and Modoc
counties along highways 31, 140, 299 and 395, but especially
near Winter Rim and Summer Lake and also from the Warner
Mountains eastward, including Cedar Pass and east of Adel into
Nevada. For the Freeze Watch, In California, portions of Modoc
County, including Alturas. In Oregon, portions Lake and Klamath
Counties including Chemult, Crescent, Silver Lake, Bly, Sprague
River, Christmas Valley, and Beatty. It also includes the
outskirts of Lakeview.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Sunday.
For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday
morning.
* IMPACTS...For the Wind Advisory, gusty winds could blow around
unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few
power outages may result. For the Freeze Watch, Frost and
freezing conditions could kill crops, other sensitive
vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frost may also be possible for areas
outside of the freeze watch depending on cloud cover.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
_____
Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/CA-WFO-MEDFORD-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17235812.php | 2022-06-12 01:35:23 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/CA-WFO-MEDFORD-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17235812.php |
The Miami Hurricanes are two weeks away from their 2023 spring game at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, and second-year coach Mario Cristobal is teasing some big changes to this year’s team.
“I think for the spring game, I think it’s going to be exciting for our fans to see, schematically, some of the things that we’re doing and some of these new guys, watching them get after it, because they’re pretty damn good,” Cristobal said in a video released by Miami Athletics after a scrimmage on Saturday.
The spring game will be the first chance fans have to see the team under new offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson and defensive coordinator Lance Guidry.
Cristobal said the offense is nearly completely installed, and the staff streamlined the offense on Saturday.
“They looked fast today,” Cristobal said. “They played faster today.”
Recapping the events of the scrimmage, Cristobal said the offense scored but the defense came back and forced a negative drive.
Cristobal said some areas of the defense were ahead of others, but he had praise for Guidry as he works through his first spring at UM.
“As good of a football teacher as it gets and as good of a connector of human beings as you’re going to find, as well,” Cristobal said. “He’s a tough son of a gun, and he coaches that way.” | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/miami-hurricanes/fl-sp-um-scrimmage-20230401-ba7e7iba5rhmjd3fla6xqypdoq-story.html | 2023-04-01 17:55:22 | 0 | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/miami-hurricanes/fl-sp-um-scrimmage-20230401-ba7e7iba5rhmjd3fla6xqypdoq-story.html |
Bear cub wandering neighborhood struck, killed by car on highway
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) – A bear cub that was found wandering in a Missouri neighborhood Thursday was struck and killed on the highway, police said.
According to the Springfield Police Department, the cub had been spotted around the city and was being monitored by the Missouri Department of Conservation.
The police department shared a home surveillance video of the cub walking across a driveway.
“We’ve got a beary adorable cub wandering around in south Springfield. While it is a very cute bear cub, please do not approach it and definitely don’t give it any tasty treats,” police wrote in a Facebook post Thursday afternoon.
Sadly, in an update later that night, police said the bear was struck and killed by a car.
“We are very, very sad and it breaks my heart to report that this little guy was hit on James River Freeway overnight. We had hoped it would make it out of town and back to the woods without incident,” police wrote in an update.
Officers responded to a call around 11:30 p.m. regarding the collision. The eastbound off-ramp of the freeway was closed for half an hour as the Missouri Department of Conservation removed the cub.
The police department said bear sightings in the city of Springfield are rare.
Copyright 2023 KY3 via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wkyt.com/2023/06/02/bear-cub-wandering-neighborhood-struck-killed-by-car-highway/ | 2023-06-02 17:15:17 | 1 | https://www.wkyt.com/2023/06/02/bear-cub-wandering-neighborhood-struck-killed-by-car-highway/ |
CHICAGO (AP) — A 20-year-old Chicago man is facing multiple charges in connection with a hit-and-run collision that injured four pedestrians, two critically, outside Guaranteed Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, Chicago police said Wednesday night.
Condelarious Garcia, 20, faces four felony counts each of failure to report an injury accident and aggravated reckless driving causing bodily harm, police said.
He also faces one misdemeanor count of driving on a suspended license, police said, and citations for failure to reduce speed, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and having an expired registration.
Garcia is due in Central Bond Court on Thursday, police said.
It wasn’t clear whether Garcia has an attorney who might comment on the allegations against him.
The pedestrians were injured just after 6:20 p.m. Tuesday as they headed to the White Sox game against the Texas Rangers, Chicago police and fire officials said.
One of the victims flew over the hood and became lodged in the sunroof before the vehicle was stopped by an ambulance on the nearby Dan Ryan Expressway, officials said. The person clinging to the car and one of the three outside the stadium were critically injured.
The other two pedestrians were in serious condition, officials said.
A statement from the Chicago White Sox offered condolences for the injured pedestrians and expressed gratitude for the police, fire officials and fans who responded to the collision.
“Our hearts go out to the four fans who were injured this evening, their families and friends, as well as the fans who witnessed the incident on their way to a baseball game,” the statement said. | https://phl17.com/us-news/ap-us-news/chicago-man-faces-multiple-charges-in-hit-and-run-that-injured-4-outside-ballpark/ | 2023-06-22 11:16:18 | 0 | https://phl17.com/us-news/ap-us-news/chicago-man-faces-multiple-charges-in-hit-and-run-that-injured-4-outside-ballpark/ |
After a up to date scoring drought, Minnesota United FC (MNUFC) scored 3 objectives of their sport in opposition to Detroit City FC on Tuesday, with 22-year-old Emmanuel Iwe scoring his first MLS function and 20-year-old Cameron Dunbar bringing a large number of power to the crew. This victory is a sign that MNUFC’s efforts to construct the membership round younger ability are paying off, and their subsequent sport in opposition to FC Dallas gives a unique viewpoint in this way.
MNUFC is taking a multi-faceted strategy to increase its younger core, making an investment in its Academy program, selling Amos Magee to VP of Youth Development, and bringing on board new coaches. These investments are already paying off, with U19 avid gamers Carlos Leatherman and Leo Conneh enjoying common mins with MNUFC2 and incomes standout honors.
MNUFC2, led by head trainer Cameron Knowles, is offering a treasured building floor for younger ability together with Academy grads like Devin Padelford and Fred Emmings, undrafted signees like Molik Jesse Khan and Diogo Pacheco, and first-team individuals like Emmanuel Iwe and Cameron Dunbar.
Minnesota United’s first crew boasts an excellent younger corps of ability, together with Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Kervin Arriaga, Ménder García, and Sang Bin Jeong, all of whom have already had a big have an effect on for the Loons. Combine this with different gifted children similar to Mikael Marques and Ryen Jiba, and MNUFC is easily on their approach to long-term good fortune.
FC Dallas is referred to as the gold usual when it comes to formative years crew good fortune, with graduates enjoying a key position in serving to the USMNT qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. MNUFC won’t have reached this degree but, however they’re making important development since becoming a member of MLS in 2017. The long run of American football is having a look vivid, with the formative years motion appearing no indicators of slowing down.
As extra golf equipment center of attention on construction from the bottom up, the smartly of American ability will keep growing deeper. With Minnesota placing extra power into rising its Academy, it is not not possible to assume that within the upcoming years, MNUFC may well be sending a couple of avid gamers to the USMNT. The long run is vivid for US football, and MNUFC is surroundings the basis for a dynamic, aggressive, and triumphant generation of football. | https://blackchronicle.com/storylines-presented-by-bmw-minvdal/ | 2023-04-30 16:30:29 | 0 | https://blackchronicle.com/storylines-presented-by-bmw-minvdal/ |
The world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger trains are here
Julia Buckley, CNN
The future of environmentally friendly travel might just be here — and it’s Germany that’s leading the charge, with the first ever rail line to be entirely run on hydrogen-powered trains, starting from Wednesday.
Fourteen hydrogen trains powered by fuel cell propulsion will exclusively run on the route in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony. The 93 million euro ($92.3 million) deal has been struck by state subsidiary Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen (LVNG), the owners of the railway, and Alstom, builders of the Coradia iLint trains. The Elbe-Weser Railways and Transport Company (EVB), which will operate the trains, and gas and engineering company Linde, are also part of the project.
The trains, five of which which debut Wednesday, will gradually replace the 15 diesel trains that currently run on the route, with all 14 running exclusively by the end of the year. Just 1 kilo of hydrogen fuel can do the same as around 4.5 kilos of diesel.
The trains are emissions-free and low-noise, with only steam and condensed water issuing from the exhaust. They have a range of 1,000 kilometers (621 miles), meaning they can run for an entire day on the network on a single tank of hydrogen. A hydrogen filling station has already been established on the route. The trains can go at a maximum of 140 kph, or 87mph, though regular speeds on the line are much less, between 80-120 kph.
“Emission free mobility is one of the most important goals for ensuring a sustainable future,” said Henri Poupart-Lafarge, Alstom’s CEO, in a statement.
The deal has been a decade in the making. LVNG had been looking for diesel alternatives since 2012, according to a press release, and in 2018, Alstom ran a two-year trial of the trains. Germany currently has around 4,000 diesel trains on its non-electrified tracks. The Coradia iLint has also been tested in Austria, Poland, Sweden and the Netherlands.
The fueling station, run by Linde, has 64 high pressure storage tanks, six hydrogen compressors and two fuel pumps.
President of Lower Saxony, Stephan Weil, called the news a “model for the rest of the world” and “a milestone on the road to climate neutrality in the transport sector.”
The trains’ next destination will be Frankfurt, where 27 of them have been ordered for the metropolitan area. They will also be making a stop in Italy, where six trains have been commissioned for use in the northern Lombardy region, and in France, where 12 trains will be shared across four regions.
The-CNN-Wire
™ & © 2022 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved. | https://kion546.com/news/2022/08/24/the-worlds-first-hydrogen-powered-passenger-trains-are-here/ | 2022-08-24 13:31:50 | 0 | https://kion546.com/news/2022/08/24/the-worlds-first-hydrogen-powered-passenger-trains-are-here/ |
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) – Robert F. Smith, a 70-year-old man who prosecutors say shot and killed three people inside an Alabama church Thursday, was a licensed gun dealer, according to government records. Federal inspection reports show that Smith had received a warning letter from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms in 2018 related to missing gun inventory.
Smith was charged with capital murder in the shooting at St. Stephen’s Church in Vestavia Hills on Friday. Police said Smith came to a small group event at the church — a senior potluck — and opened fire, killing three people: Bart Rainey, Sarah Yeager and Jane Pounds.
Smith’s home in Vestavia Hills is registered with the ATF as the primary address for Original Magazines 2, a business with a federal firearms license. The license is valid until 2025, according to ATF records.
But federal inspection reports compiled by news outlet The Trace show that Smith had received a warning letter from the ATF in 2018 involving missing inventory and incomplete record-keeping.
According to the database, the warning letter was issued in February 2018. The letter said Smith had 86 firearms on hand, compared to 97 listed in his records. Smith “failed to the record the disposition” of multiple firearms, the letter said.
The letter also cited issues with Smith’s recordkeeping, saying that he “failed to record” necessary information like addresses and license numbers in records as required by law.
Kelley Hudlow, a church official with the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, said shootings such as this one are “something you never expect to happen in your community.”
“The one thing we know is that St. Stephen’s is a church community and is built on love and grace and prayer, and they are going to come together,” Hudlow said.
Smith is currently being held without bond, authorities said Friday. | https://www.wane.com/news/suspected-alabama-church-shooter-had-received-warning-letter-from-atf-over-missing-gun-inventory/ | 2022-06-18 13:54:56 | 0 | https://www.wane.com/news/suspected-alabama-church-shooter-had-received-warning-letter-from-atf-over-missing-gun-inventory/ |
What’s a heat dome? Here’s why Texas heat is expected to spread.
Loading...
| Dallas
Scorching temperatures brought on by a “heat dome” have taxed the Texas power grid and threaten to bring record highs to the state before they are expected to expand to other parts of the United States during the coming week, putting even more people at risk.
“Going forward, that heat is going to expand ... north to Kansas City and the entire state of Oklahoma, into the Mississippi Valley ... to the far western Florida Panhandle and parts of western Alabama,” while remaining over Texas, said Bob Oravec, lead forecaster with the National Weather Service.
Record high temperatures around 110 degrees Fahrenheit are forecast in parts of western Texas on Monday, and relief is not expected before the Fourth of July holiday, Mr. Oravec said.
Cori Iadonisi, of Dallas, summed up the weather simply: “It’s just too hot here.”
Ms. Iadonisi said she often urges local friends to visit her native Washington state to beat the heat in the summer.
“You can’t go outside,” Ms. Iadonisi said of the hot months in Texas. “You can’t go for a walk.”
What is a heat dome?
A heat dome occurs when stationary high pressure with warm air combines with warmer than usual air in the Gulf of Mexico and heat from the sun that is nearly directly overhead, Texas State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon said.
“By the time we get into the middle of summer, it’s hard to get the hot air aloft,” said Mr. Nielsen-Gammon, a professor at Texas A&M’s College of Atmospheric Sciences. “If it’s going to happen, this is the time of year it will.”
Mr. Nielsen-Gammon said July and August don’t have as much sunlight because the sun is retreating from the summer solstice, which was Wednesday.
“One thing that is a little unusual about this heat wave is we had a fairly wet April and May, and usually that extra moisture serves as an air conditioner,” Mr. Nielsen-Gammon said. “But the air aloft is so hot that it wasn’t able to prevent the heat wave from occurring and, in fact, added a bit to the humidity.”
High heat continues this week after it prompted Texas’ power grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, to ask residents last week to voluntarily cut back on power usage because of anticipated record demand on the system.
The National Integrated Heat Health Information System reports more than 46 million people from west Texas and southeastern New Mexico to the western Florida Panhandle are currently under heat alerts. The NIHHIS is a joint project of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The heat comes after Sunday storms that left more than 100,000 customers without electricity in both Arkansas and Tennessee and tens of thousands powerless in Georgia, Mississippi, and Louisiana, according to poweroutage.us.
Earlier this month, the most populous county in Oregon filed a $1.5 billion lawsuit against more than a dozen large fossil fuel companies to recover costs related to extreme weather events linked to climate change, including a deadly 2021 heat dome.
Multnomah County, home to Portland and known for typically mild weather, alleges the combined carbon pollution the companies emitted was a substantial factor in causing and exacerbating record-breaking temperatures in the Pacific Northwest.
An attorney for Chevron Corp., Theodore J. Boutrous Jr., said in a statement that the lawsuit makes “novel, baseless claims.”
What are the health threats?
Extreme heat can be particularly dangerous to vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and outdoor workers who need extra support.
Cecilia Sorensen, a physician and associate professor of Environmental Health Sciences at Columbia University Medical Center, said heat-related conditions are becoming a growing public health concern because of the warming climate.
“There’s huge issues going on in Texas right now around energy insecurity and the compounding climate crises we’re seeing,” Ms. Sorensen said. “This is also one of those examples where, if you are wealthy enough to be able to afford an air conditioner, you’re going to be safer, which is a huge climate health equity issue.”
In Texas, the average daily high temperatures have increased by 2.4 degrees – 0.8 degrees per decade – since 1993, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration amid concerns over human-caused climate change resulting in rising temperatures.
This story was reported by The Associated Press. Ken Miller reported from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Isabella O’Malley reported from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. | https://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2023/0627/What-s-a-heat-dome-Here-s-why-Texas-heat-is-expected-to-spread | 2023-06-28 20:49:39 | 0 | https://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2023/0627/What-s-a-heat-dome-Here-s-why-Texas-heat-is-expected-to-spread |
First lady Jill Biden will travel to France next week to speak at an event to mark the United States rejoining a United Nations-led education group, the White House said Monday.
The first lady will head to Paris from July 23-26, where she will deliver remarks at a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) flag-raising ceremony.
While there, Biden will highlight the United States’ commitment to education leadership on the global stage, the White House said.
The event in France comes after the U.S. in 2019 officially withdrew from UNESCO, two years after the Trump administration cited anti-Israel bias for the decision to leave the group. The withdrawal was largely procedural, and came as the Trump administration more broadly raised concerns about the United Nations’ agenda and attitudes toward Israel.
UNESCO was co-founded by the United States after World War II.
The organization “contributes to peace and security by promoting international cooperation in education, sciences, culture, communication and information,” according to the United Nations website. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/hill-politics/jill-biden-heading-to-paris-next-week-as-us-rejoins-unesco/ | 2023-07-17 20:34:34 | 1 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/hill-politics/jill-biden-heading-to-paris-next-week-as-us-rejoins-unesco/ |
NEW YORK, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Level Equity Management, LLC, announced the final closing of Level Structured Capital II, securing $157.5 million against a target of $125 million. Level Structured Capital ("LSC") has now raised more than $250 million, invested in 26 companies and has had 16 liquidity events since 2017. Level Equity has now raised $3.0 billion across 10 investment funds since 2011 for their three business lines – core growth equity, opportunistic growth, and structured growth – and made over 100 investments with 51 liquidity events since inception.
LSC II already has made 10 investments and had two liquidity events. "We are excited to close our second structured growth vehicle and are thankful for the support of both existing and new investors," said Barry Osherow, Partner at Level Equity and the head of Level Structured Capital. "We think the type of creative capital solutions that LSC offers will play very well in the current market environment as valuations remain in flux and equity capital is more scarce. Not having to raise equity can be a real luxury in certain market conditions."
The LSC investment team expanded in 2022, with the additions of both Michael Krause and Nihar Patel. Michael is an Associate who most recently worked at Silicon Valley Bank providing growth capital for software and fintech startups, and before that, Cowen, where he advised on sell-side M&A transactions and capital raising financings for disruptive industrial companies. Nihar is a Senior Associate who most recently was an associate at Ironwood Capital where he evaluated, executed, and monitored investments, and before that, he was an investment banking analyst in PNC's debt capital markets group.
Across all three business lines, Level Equity has raised over $1.25B since 2021. Over the same time frame, the firm has had 27 liquidity events. Level also added 13 new team members to their investment, NextLevel Operations, and operations teams in 2022, bringing the firm to 44 team members.
"The last two years have been great years for Level" said Ben Levin, Level co-founder and CEO. "We had record amounts of liquidity in both 2021 and 2022 and continue to see significant inbound interest in our portfolio. We've been judicious but found many compelling investment opportunities in what is now a very different marketplace for growth financing. While we have been cautious as the private markets continue to adjust, Level Equity and our growing portfolio are well capitalized, continue to add talent to our teams, and wake up each day excited to compete and win in this increasingly dynamic marketplace."
About Level Equity
Level Equity is a private investment firm focused on providing capital to rapidly growing software and technology-driven businesses. Level provides long term capital across all transaction types in support of continued growth. The firm has raised $3.0 billion in committed capital and has backed over 100 companies since inception. For more information about Level Equity, visit www.levelequity.com.
View original content:
SOURCE Level Equity | https://www.cleveland19.com/prnewswire/2023/03/22/level-equity-closes-second-structured-growth-fund/ | 2023-03-22 12:56:02 | 0 | https://www.cleveland19.com/prnewswire/2023/03/22/level-equity-closes-second-structured-growth-fund/ |
Jaguar recalls I-Pace electric vehicles due to fire risk in batteries made by LG Energy Solution
DETROIT (AP) — Jaguar is recalling more than 6,000 I-Pace electric SUVs in the U.S. due to the risk of the high-voltage battery overheating and catching fire.
The recall is the latest in a series of electric vehicle battery recalls because of the potential for fires.
Documents posted Wednesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say the recall covers all of the SUVs from the 2019 through 2024 model years.
The documents say the vehicle batteries were made by LG Energy Solution, which is under investigation by the NHTSA after five automakers issued recalls due to possible defects that could cause fires or stalling.
The NHTSA opened the probe in April of 2022 covering more than 138,000 vehicles with the South Korean company’s lithium-ion batteries.
General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Stellantis and Volkswagen have issued recalls since February of 2020, most due to internal battery failures that can increase the risk of fires.
The agency says it will write to LG and other companies that might have bought similar batteries to make sure recalls are being done when needed.
Messages were left early Wednesday seeking comment from LG and Jaguar-Land Rover.
The investigation is another bug in a growing global rollout of electric vehicles by all automakers to replace internal combustion vehicles to cut emissions and fight climate change. Ford and BMW also have recalled batteries in recent years. Also, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board investigated a series of fires in Tesla vehicles and said the high-voltage lithium-ion batteries pose safety risks to first responders after crashes.
Many governments are counting on counting EVs to replace gasoline-burning vehicles that emit greenhouse gases that cause global warming.
Documents in the Jaguar recall say the battery energy control module software will be updated by a dealer or online. The dealers also will replace battery modules if needed.
The documents say that Jaguar has received eight reports of vehicle fires in the U.S. starting in June of 2019.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. | https://www.kob.com/news/business-money/jaguar-recalls-i-pace-electric-vehicles-due-to-fire-risk-in-batteries-made-by-lg-energy-solution/ | 2023-05-31 14:16:13 | 0 | https://www.kob.com/news/business-money/jaguar-recalls-i-pace-electric-vehicles-due-to-fire-risk-in-batteries-made-by-lg-energy-solution/ |
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Purchase Green Artificial Grass, North America's largest artificial grass landscape and leisure supplier – as well as a proud member of The Recreational Group (RG) family – announces the launch of their Colorado Springs showroom and warehouse. Purchase Green Colorado Springs opened on September 09, 2022 – servicing Woodland Park, Stratmoor, Cimarron Hills, and other surrounding cities. The store will operate 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
Colorado Springs is led by Jim Gosselin, who has experience owning several companies with successful exits. He is supported by franchise co-owners Ryan Roberts, who has over a decade of experience in the landscaping business, and Randy Roberts – providing expertise from his time as an attorney and developer. As well as franchise partner Hank Schepemaker, who has numerous years of experience in the carpet/installation industry.
Colorado Springs Franchise owner, Jim Gosselin states:
"The addition of another local sales office in Southern Colorado allows us to better serve our constituents within the region. We are striving to educate our clients on the best practices and products for their specific needs. We look forward to supplying the Southern Colorado market with the best artificial grass in the industry."
Purchase Green prides itself on having a transparent business model by providing customers with all the information they need to feel confident in their artificial grass investments. Colorado Springs exemplifies these ideals by providing high-quality, timely service from a passionate team.
The opening of Purchase Green Colorado Springs symbolizes Purchase Green's commitment to redefine landscapes with water-conscious solutions and create sustainable environments for communities threatened by severe drought. With millions of gallons of water saved since 2009, Purchase Green's mission is an ongoing affair.
As the nation's leading artificial grass distributor, Purchase Green has come a long way from its first warehouse in Southern California. Today Purchase Green continues to expand its outreach by providing sustainable artificial grass solutions and services to an ever-growing population. By placing education at the forefront of the business model, Purchase Green empowers its customers and provides them with the outstanding service they rightfully deserve. Colorado Springs may be the newest addition to the Purchase Green family, but it will not be the last. For more information on supplies, locations, and franchise opportunities, visit purchasegreen.com.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Purchase Green Artificial Grass | https://www.wbtv.com/prnewswire/2022/09/20/purchase-green-opens-new-franchise-colorado-springs-co/ | 2022-09-20 14:26:19 | 0 | https://www.wbtv.com/prnewswire/2022/09/20/purchase-green-opens-new-franchise-colorado-springs-co/ |
Shares Outstanding: 295,884,511
Trading Symbols: TSX: GGD
OTCQX: GLGDF
2,558 g/t AgEq over 4.8m within 15.0m of 828 g/t AgEq in Main Area
HALIFAX, NS, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - GoGold Resources Inc. (TSX: GGD) (OTCQX: GLGDF) ("GoGold", "the Company") is pleased to announce additional drilling results from the Main Deposit within Los Ricos South as well as from the newly acquired Eagle concession, which contains the northern strike extension of the Main Deposit on the Los Ricos South property. Highlights of the Main Deposit drilling include hole LRGG-22-218, which intercepted 7,093 g/t silver equivalent ("AgEq") over 0.9m, contained within 4.8m of 2,558 g/t AgEq within a wider intercept of 15.0m of 828 g/t AgEq. See Table 1 for breakdown of silver and gold values.
"Drilling continues to expand the size of the newly acquired Eagle zone and continues to confirm high grade wide intercepts in the Main deposit," said Brad Langille, President and CEO. "These results further confirm that both the Main zone and the Eagle are developing into bulk mineable high grade deposits which should significantly increase the value of Los Ricos South."
Table 1: Drill Hole Intersections
The LRGG holes contained in the results above are part of a new drilling program at the Main Deposit. The purpose of the program is to better define the very high grade portions of the current deposit that may be amenable to bulk underground mining. The Company is carrying out a trade-off study to better define what portion of the deposit could be mined in a lower strip ratio pit and what portion would best be mined in more selective bulk underground mining. These holes are in addition to those drilled in 2019 and 2020 which formed part of the initial resource upon which the Los Ricos South Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") was based upon when it was released on January 20, 2021.
The Eagle concession adjoins the Main Deposit where the Los Ricos South PEA is contained. This represents an extension to this previously defined Mineral Resource Estimate at Los Ricos South. The concession covers 1,107 hectares, including the area between the Main Deposit and the Company's Jamaica concession located 3km to the northwest, where the Company holds the rights to additional concessions. Due diligence drilling has returned the highest grade intercepts to date in the district. These wide high grade intercepts are consistent with geophysical targets on the new concession.
Following are maps including a cross section of hole LRGG-22-218 showing the high grade intercept (Figure 1), and a cross section of hole LRGAG-22-076 showing the continuation of the high grade intercepts in the vein as drilling progresses deeper (Figure 2).
The Eagle concession connects the Company's concessions held in the southern portion of its Los Ricos South project, including the Main area where the Initial Resource was released, to its northern concessions in Los Ricos South, which includes the Jamaica exploration target. As a result, all of the concessions in Los Ricos South are now contiguous (Figure 6).
The Company exploration team has been completing detailed mapping and sampling at Jamaica over the last year and sees the same structure that was drilled in the main zone at Los Ricos South extending for several kilometres over the Jamaica concessions. This offers the potential for an additional bulk tonnage target in Los Ricos South, with continuity from the Main Area and Eagle.
Table 2: Drill Hole Locations
VRIFY is a platform being used by companies to communicate with investors using 360° virtual tours of remote mining assets, 3D models and interactive presentations. VRIFY can be accessed by website and with the VRIFY iOS and Android apps.
The VRIFY 3D Slide Deck for GoGold can be viewed at: https://vrify.com/companies/gogold-resources-inc and on the Company's website at: www.gogoldresources.com.
The Company's two exploration projects at its Los Ricos Property are in Jalisco state, Mexico. The Los Ricos South Project began in March 2019 and an initial Mineral Resource was announced on July 29, 2020 which disclosed a Measured & Indicated Mineral Resource of 63.7 million ounces AgEq grading 199 g/t AgEq contained in 10.0 million tonnes, and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 19.9 million ounces AgEq grading 190 g/t AgEq contained in 3.3 million tonnes. An initial PEA on the project was announced on January 20, 2021 indicating an NPV5% of US$295M. The Eagle Concession was acquired in October 2022 and is adjacent to the Main Area which contains the initial Mineral Resource.
The Los Ricos North Project was launched in March 2020 and an initial Mineral Resource was announced on December 7, 2021, which disclosed an Indicated Mineral Resource of 87.8 million ounces AgEq grading 122 g/t AgEq contained in 22.3 million tonnes, and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 73.2 million ounces AgEq grading 111 g/t AgEq contained in 20.5 million tonnes. The Company has a drill program for an additional 100,000 metres of drilling for 2022 in place.
The diamond drill core (HQ size) is geologically logged, photographed and marked for sampling. When the sample lengths are determined, the full core is sawn with a diamond blade core saw with one half of the core being bagged and tagged for assay. The remaining half portion is returned to the core trays for storage and/or for metallurgical test work.
The sealed and tagged sample bags are transported to the ALS Chemex facility in Guadalajara, Mexico. ALS Chemex crushes the samples and prepares 200-300 gram pulp samples with ninety percent passing Tyler 150 mesh (106μm). The pulps are assayed for gold using a 30-gram charge by fire assay (Code AA23) and over limits greater than 10 grams per tonne are re-assayed using a gravimetric finish (Code ME-GRAV21). Silver and multi-element analysis is completed using total digestion (Code ME-ICP61 Total Digestion ICP). Over limits greater than 100 grams per tonne silver are re-assayed using a gravimetric finish (ME-GRA21).
Quality assurance and quality control ("QA/QC") procedures monitor the chain-of-custody of the samples and includes the systematic insertion and monitoring of appropriate reference materials (certified standards, blanks and duplicates) into the sample strings. The results of the assaying of the QA/QC material included in each batch are tracked to ensure the integrity of the assay data. All results stated in this announcement have passed GoGold's QA/QC protocols.
Mr. David Duncan, P. Geo. is the qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and is responsible for the technical information of this release.
GoGold Resources (TSX: GGD) is a Canadian-based silver and gold producer focused on operating, developing, exploring and acquiring high quality projects in Mexico. The Company operates the Parral Tailings mine in the state of Chihuahua and has the Los Ricos South and Los Ricos North exploration projects in the state of Jalisco. Headquartered in Halifax, NS, GoGold is building a portfolio of low cost, high margin projects. For more information visit gogoldresources.com.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT:
The securities described herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) except in compliance with the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to exemptions therefrom. This release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy of any of GoGold's securities in the United States.
This news release may contain "forward-looking information" as defined in applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Los Ricos South and North projects, and future plans and objectives of GoGold, including the intention to undertake further exploration at Los Ricos North, and the prospect of further discoveries there, constitute forward looking information that involve various risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information is based on a number of factors and assumptions which have been used to develop such information but which may prove to be incorrect, including, but not limited to, assumptions in connection with the continuance of GoGold and its subsidiaries as a going concern, general economic and market conditions, mineral prices, the accuracy of mineral resource estimates, and the performance of the Parral project. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from GoGold's expectations include exploration and development risks associated with GoGold's projects, the failure to establish estimated mineral resources or mineral reserves, volatility of commodity prices, variations of recovery rates, and global economic conditions. For additional information with respect to risk factors applicable to GoGold, reference should be made to GoGold's continuous disclosure materials filed from time to time with securities regulators, including, but not limited to, GoGold's Annual Information Form. The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date of this release.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE GoGold Resources Inc. | https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/11/30/gogold-announces-additional-excellent-results-los-ricos-south-main-eagle-areas/ | 2022-11-30 12:59:20 | 1 | https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/11/30/gogold-announces-additional-excellent-results-los-ricos-south-main-eagle-areas/ |
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The U.S. Justice Department has found Louisville police have engaged in a pattern of violating constitutional rights following an investigation prompted by the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor.
The announcement was made Wednesday by Attorney Merrick Garland. A Justice Department report found the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government and Louisville Metro Police Department “engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives people of their rights under the Constitution and federal law.”
The report said Louisville police “discriminate against Black people in its enforcement activities,” uses excessive force and conducts searches based on invalid warrants. It also said the department violates the rights of people engaged in protected speech, like the street protests in the city in the summer of 2020.
“This conduct is unacceptable, it is heartbreaking,” Garland said.
The sweeping probe announced in April 2021 is known as a “pattern or practice” investigation — examining whether there is a pattern of unconstitutional or unlawful policing inside the department.
Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman, was roused from her bed by police who came through the door using a battering ram after midnight on March 13, 2020. Three officers fired shots after Taylor’s boyfriend, fearing an intruder, shot an officer in the leg. Taylor was struck several times and died at the scene.
The warrant used to enter her home is now part of a separate federal criminal investigation, and one former Louisville officer has already pleaded guilty to helping falsify information on the warrant. No drugs were found in Taylor’s home.
Louisville police have undergone five leadership changes since the Taylor shooting, and new Mayor Craig Greenberg is interviewing candidates for the next chief. The city has settled a number of lawsuits related to the incident, including a $12 million payment to Taylor’s family that ended a wrongful death lawsuit.
Since 2020 the city has banned no-knock warrants, started a program that aims to send behavioral health professionals to some 911 calls, expanded community violence prevention efforts and sought to support health and wellness for officers, the report said. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/nation-world/feds-find-pattern-of-violations-louisville-pd/507-37d4aa85-8da3-4489-ba3a-1327986c25e7 | 2023-03-08 19:01:50 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/nation-world/feds-find-pattern-of-violations-louisville-pd/507-37d4aa85-8da3-4489-ba3a-1327986c25e7 |
Locally-Owned Eatery Yearns to Satisfy the Community's Cravings with its Delicious Pizza and More
WARREN, Mich., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- America's fastest-growing pizza brand*, Marco's Pizza, has opened its newest location in Warren, Michigan on November 16 at 28538 Dequindre Road. Pizza lovers can expect only fresh, high-quality ingredients from the new Marco's Pizza.
The Lazar family brings Marco's pizza-making prowess to Warren. Led by franchisee and 40-year restaurateur Al Lazar and operated with his two sons, Chris and Calvin Lazar, along with his brother Dan Lazar, who will serve as head chef.
"Marco's Pizza has a reputation for using high-quality ingredients and offering outstanding customer service," said Al Lazar. "Macomb County residents can expect premium service and products from our Marco's Pizza location and we look forward to becoming the go-to pizza spot in the community."
The Marco's mouth-watering menu features a mix of classic and original specialty pizzas loaded with fresh toppings, including the White Cheezy, Deluxe, All Meat or Build-Your-Own Pizza. Marco's also meets consumers' ever-changing dietary preferences by offering Cauliflower Crust pizza and Marco's was the first national pizza delivery brand to offer Pizza Bowls – a crustless pizza baked in a bowl.
Customers can also choose from oven-baked subs, along with creations like the CheezyBread, Chicken Dippers and Wings, salads and desserts. With carryout, delivery, app and online ordering options, Marco's offers the convenience of picking up a quick meal or having it delivered to your door.
Marco's Pizza has carved out a niche in the industry for its high-quality pizza, known for its dough made from scratch for a craveable golden crust, freshly mixed herbs and spices for a sauce worth savoring and three fresh signature cheeses for a perfect, melty bite. Now, Warren pizza lovers can experience the delicious goodness they've been craving.
For more information about the Marco's Pizza location opening in Warren, please visit www.marcos.com, download the mobile app or call 586-250-4848. If you would like to join the Marco's team as a delivery driver or pizza maker, please visit apply.marcos.com.
ABOUT MARCO'S PIZZA:
Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Marco's Pizza is the fastest-growing pizza brand* in the United States. Marco's was founded in 1978 by Italian-born Pasquale ("Pat") Giammarco and thrives to deliver a high-quality pizza experience. Marco's Pizza can be ordered for delivery or carryout by downloading the mobile app, going online to www.marcos.com or by calling each store directly.
*Marco's Pizza is the fastest-growing pizza brand based on year-over-year unit growth, according to 2021 NRN Top 500 U.S. Restaurant Ranking LSR Pizza Segment.
Media Contact: Marcus Durbin, mdurbin@fishmanpr.com, 847-945-1300
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Marco's Pizza | https://www.wbay.com/prnewswire/2022/11/17/experienced-restaurateurs-bring-first-marcos-pizza-warren-mi/ | 2022-11-17 19:57:02 | 0 | https://www.wbay.com/prnewswire/2022/11/17/experienced-restaurateurs-bring-first-marcos-pizza-warren-mi/ |
SAN FRANCISCO, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Glide, a leading no-code platform for building custom business software, announced another milestone in no code software development with the launch of native integrations and an improved, faster editor.
Until now, customers relied on workarounds or spent time stitching together third-party tools to control external services via their apps. This process was challenging to set up and maintain, especially at scale. With the launch of this new capability, businesses can now create custom workflows that connect with their business tools directly in Glide, saving time and resources in the process. Key improvements to the Actions Editor also centralize different business tools in one easy-to-use, seamless interface.
Together, these new updates bring an unprecedented level of connection and ease of use to Glide so customers can connect critical business workflows and unlock exciting new capabilities:
Boost communication across teams: Send emails, SMS texts with Twilio, push notifications, and Slack or Microsoft Teams messages with a button push.
Automate away busywork: Create PDFs, generate CSV files, send Stripe invoices, collect e-signatures with DocuSign, automatically add events to a Gmail calendar, and more.
Unlock the power of AI: Complete prompts, generate images, summarize text, and answer questions about proprietary data with OpenAI and Microsoft Azure.
Over 30 new integrations are available for all customers today. Start connecting your most important business tools and supercharge your workflows at https://www.glideapps.com/actions
About Glide Apps
Glide is a leading no-code software development platform for building custom business software without code. With an intuitive interface and powerful functionality, Glide empowers businesses all over the world to create custom apps and tools to unlock productivity, streamline workflows, and scale processes.
Thousands of companies like Whirlpool, Zapier, Lowe's, and Oyster collaborate around custom-built Glide apps to streamline internal workflows and boost productivity. To learn more, visit www.glideapps.com.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Glide | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2023/06/07/glide-announces-new-integrations-extend-no-code-business-apps/ | 2023-06-07 15:37:39 | 0 | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2023/06/07/glide-announces-new-integrations-extend-no-code-business-apps/ |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Night" game were:
01-04-08-09-11-15-16-17-18-21-23-24
(one, four, eight, nine, eleven, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, twenty-one, twenty-three, twenty-four) | https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-All-or-Nothing-Night-17608127.php | 2022-11-24 06:09:42 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-All-or-Nothing-Night-17608127.php |
Prosecutor: No ruling on Michigan AG candidate before Nov. 8
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A special prosecutor investigating whether the Republican candidate for Michigan attorney general and others should be charged for attempting to gain access to voting machines said Friday that no decision will be made before Tuesday’s election.
Muskegon County Prosecutor D.J. Hilson said in a statement that his office has been meeting with state police to review the investigation and facts of the case.
“Obtaining a complete picture of the facts and circumstances of the investigation is essential prior to determining the next step in this process,” Hilson said. “Given the complexities of this investigation, the time it takes to obtain and evaluate certain pieces of evidence is beyond our control.”
In August, the office of Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel asked the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council, a state agency, to consider charges against nine people, including Matthew DePerno, her opponent in the Nov. 8 election.
Nessel’s office cited a potential conflict of interest because of the upcoming election. Hilson, a Democrat, was assigned to handle the case in early September.
Allegations made public in August named DePerno as one of the “prime instigators” of a plan to get improper access to voting machines and use them to dispute the 2020 presidential outcome.
According to documents released by Nessel’s office, five vote tabulators were taken from Roscommon and Missaukee counties in northern Michigan, and Barry County in western Michigan. Investigators found others in the group broke into the tabulators and performed “tests” on the equipment.
“It was determined during the investigation that DePerno was present at a hotel room during such ‘testing,’” a petition to the prosecutors’ council said.
Obtaining undue possession of a voting machine used in an election is a felony punishable by five years in prison.
DePerno, a Kalamazoo attorney, has accused Nessel of “weaponizing her office using your tax dollars to harass and persecute her political opponents.”
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. | https://www.kob.com/news/us-and-world-news/prosecutor-no-ruling-on-michigan-ag-candidate-before-nov-8/ | 2022-11-04 19:11:07 | 1 | https://www.kob.com/news/us-and-world-news/prosecutor-no-ruling-on-michigan-ag-candidate-before-nov-8/ |
Published: Aug. 4, 2022 at 3:10 PM CDT|Updated: 49 minutes ago
Net sales of $415.7 million reflects continued strength in customer demand, higher base prices and an increase in raw material surcharges
Net income of $74.5 million with record adjusted EBITDA(1) of $84.2 million
Strong operating cash flow of $50.7 million
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TimkenSteel (NYSE: TMST), a leader in high-quality specialty steel, manufactured components, and supply chain solutions, today reported second-quarter 2022 net sales of $415.7 million and net income of $74.5 million, or $1.42 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis(1), second-quarter 2022 net income was $67.4 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA was a record $84.2 million.
This compares with the company's sequential first-quarter 2022 net sales of $352.0 million and net income of $37.1 million, or $0.70 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis(1), first-quarter 2022 net income was $48.6 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA was $65.3 million.
In the same quarter last year, net sales were $327.3 million with net income of $54.0 million, or $0.98 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis(1), second-quarter 2021 net income was $52.5 million, or $0.96 per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA was $71.0 million.
"I am pleased that the markets we serve remain strong and we have achieved record adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter. We are seeing our commercial strategy drive margin expansion, supported by product mix improvements and increased base pricing across all end markets," said Mike Williams, president and chief executive officer. "Our business development efforts are focused on high value end markets, and we continue to drive greater market diversification to achieve an optimized product portfolio. As an organization, we are aligned on our objective to create profitable and sustainable growth through all business cycles while effectively serving the needs of our customers."
SECOND-QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Net sales of $415.7 million increased 18 percent compared with $352.0 million in the first quarter of 2022. The increase in net sales was primarily driven by an increase in average raw material surcharge per ton as a result of higher scrap and alloy prices, as well as higher ship tons and base sales prices. Compared with the prior-year second quarter, net sales increased 27 percent primarily driven by an increase in average raw material surcharge per ton as a result of higher scrap and alloy prices, as well as higher base sales prices.
Ship tons of 208,900 increased 12,500 tons sequentially, or 6 percent, consistent with expectations and driven by higher industrial and energy shipments. Compared with the prior-year second quarter, ship tons decreased 2 percent with decreases in industrial and mobile partially offset by higher energy demand.
Manufacturing costs increased sequentially by $13.0 million primarily driven by higher maintenance and variable compensation expense. Melt utilization was 84 percent in the second quarter of 2022, an improvement from the first quarter and consistent with the prior-year second quarter. Compared with the prior-year second quarter, manufacturing costs increased $25.9 million primarily driven by inflation and an increase in maintenance costs.
SG&A expense was $21.7 million, a $3.2 million sequential increase primarily driven by higher variable compensation expense and professional fees associated with an ongoing information technology transformation project. Compared with the prior-year second quarter, SG&A expense was relatively flat.
CASH, LIQUIDITY AND REPURCHASE ACTIVITY As of June 30, 2022, the company's cash and cash equivalents balance was $238.5 million. In the second quarter of 2022, operating cash flow was $50.7 million driven by profitability, partially offset by a use of cash for working capital purposes. Total liquidity(2) was $558.7 million as of June 30, 2022.
In the second quarter, the company repurchased $15.2 million aggregate principal amount of its convertible notes at a cash cost of $40.8 million. As of June 30, 2022, the outstanding principal balance of convertible notes was $20.8 million, less than half the original issuance amount, and the associated remaining diluted shares outstanding were 2.7 million diluted shares.
Additionally, during the second quarter, the company repurchased approximately 438,000 common shares in the open market at an aggregate cost of $9.3 million. In July, the company repurchased approximately 187,000 common shares in the open market at an aggregate cost of $3.3 million. As of July 31, 2022, the company had $34.0 million remaining under its previously approved $50.0 million share repurchase program.
2022 OUTLOOK The company expects adjusted EBITDA to remain strong in the third quarter with steady customer demand. Third quarter adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be lower than the second quarter primarily driven by a market decline in scrap prices, which is expected to reduce surcharge revenue per ton, as well as the impacts from a recent operational disruption, which we estimate will result in melt shop downtime through mid-August.
From a cash perspective, operating cash flow is anticipated to be positive in the third quarter driven by anticipated profitability and continued disciplined working capital management. Additionally, full year 2022 capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $35 million.
TIMKENSTEEL EARNINGS WEBCAST INFORMATION TimkenSteel will provide live Internet listening access to its conference call with the financial community scheduled for Friday, August 5, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The live conference call will be broadcast at investors.timkensteel.com. A replay of the conference call will also be available at investors.timkensteel.com.
ABOUT TIMKENSTEEL CORPORATION TimkenSteel (NYSE: TMST) manufactures high-performance carbon and alloy steel products from recycled scrap metal in Canton, OH, serving demanding applications in mobile, energy and a variety of industrial end markets. The company is a premier U.S. producer of alloy steel bars (up to 16 inches in diameter), seamless mechanical tubing and manufactured components. In the business of making high-quality steel for more than 100 years, TimkenSteel's proven expertise contributes to the performance of our customers' products. The company employs approximately 1,800 people and had sales of $1.3 billion in 2021. For more information, please visit us at www.timkensteel.com.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TimkenSteel reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") and corresponding metrics as non-GAAP financial measures. This earnings release includes references to the following non-GAAP financial measures: adjusted earnings (loss) per share, adjusted net income (loss), EBIT, adjusted EBIT, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow and base sales. These are important financial measures used in the management of the business, including decisions concerning the allocation of resources and assessment of performance. Management believes that reporting these non-GAAP financial measures is useful to investors as these measures are representative of the company's performance and provide improved comparability of results. See the attached schedules for definitions of the non-GAAP financial measures referred to above and corresponding reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed as additions to, and not as alternatives for, TimkenSteel's results prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the non-GAAP measures TimkenSteel uses may differ from non-GAAP measures used by other companies, and other companies may not define the non-GAAP measures TimkenSteel uses in the same way.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This news release includes "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. You can generally identify the company's forward-looking statements by words such as "will," "anticipate," "aspire," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "outlook," "intend," "may," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "seek," "target," "should," "would," "strategy," or "strategic direction" or other similar words, phrases or expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. The company cautions readers that actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the company due to a variety of factors, such as: the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company's operations and financial results, including cash flows and liquidity; whether the company is able to successfully implement actions designed to improve profitability on anticipated terms and timetables and whether the company is able to fully realize the expected benefits of such actions; deterioration in world economic conditions, or in economic conditions in any of the geographic regions in which the company conducts business, including additional adverse effects from global economic slowdown, terrorism or hostilities, including political risks associated with the potential instability of governments and legal systems in countries in which the company or its customers conduct business, and changes in currency valuations; the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the global economy, sourcing of raw materials, and commodity prices; climate-related risks, including environmental and severe weather caused by climate changes, and legislative and regulatory initiatives addressing global climate change or other environmental concerns; the effects of fluctuations in customer demand on sales, product mix and prices in the industries in which the company operates, including the ability of the company to respond to rapid changes in customer demand including but not limited to changes in customer operating schedules due to supply chain constraints, the effects of customer bankruptcies or liquidations, the impact of changes in industrial business cycles, and whether conditions of fair trade exist in U.S. markets; competitive factors, including changes in market penetration, increasing price competition by existing or new foreign and domestic competitors, the introduction of new products by existing and new competitors, and new technology that may impact the way the company's products are sold or distributed; changes in operating costs, including the effect of changes in the company's manufacturing processes, changes in costs associated with varying levels of operations and manufacturing capacity, availability of raw materials and energy, the company's ability to mitigate the impact of fluctuations in raw materials and energy costs and the effectiveness of its surcharge mechanism, changes in the expected costs associated with product warranty claims, changes resulting from inventory management, cost reduction initiatives and different levels of customer demands, the effects of unplanned work stoppages, and changes in the cost of labor and benefits; the success of the company's operating plans, announced programs, initiatives and capital investments, and the company's ability to maintain appropriate relations with the union that represents its associates in certain locations in order to avoid disruptions of business; unanticipated litigation, claims or assessments, including claims or problems related to intellectual property, product liability or warranty, employment matters, and environmental issues and taxes, among other matters; cyber-related risks, including information technology system failures, interruptions and security breaches; the company's ability to achieve its environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") goals, including its 2030 ESG goals; the availability of financing and interest rates, which affect the company's cost of funds and/or ability to raise capital, including the ability of the company to refinance or repay at maturity the convertible notes due December 1, 2025; the company's pension obligations and investment performance, and/or customer demand and the ability of customers to obtain financing to purchase the company's products or equipment that contain its products; the overall impact of pension and other postretirement benefit mark-to-market accounting; the effects of the conditional conversion feature of the convertible notes due December 1, 2025, which, if triggered, entitles holders to convert the notes at any time during specified periods at their option and therefore could result in potential dilution if the holder elects to convert and the company elects to satisfy a portion or all of the conversion obligation by delivering common shares instead of cash; and the impacts from any repurchases of our common shares, including the timing and amount of any repurchases. Further, this news release represents our current policy and intent and is not intended to create legal rights or obligations. Certain standards of measurement and performance contained in this news release are developing and based on assumptions, and no assurance can be given that any plan, objective, initiative, projection, goal, mission, commitment, expectation, or prospect set forth in this news release can or will be achieved. Inclusion of information in this news release is not an indication that the subject or information is material to our business or operating results.
Additional risks relating to the company's business, the industries in which the company operates, or the company's common shares may be described from time to time in the company's filings with the SEC. All of these risk factors are difficult to predict, are subject to material uncertainties that may affect actual results and may be beyond the company's control. Readers are cautioned that it is not possible to predict or identify all of the risks, uncertainties and other factors that may affect future results and that the above list should not be considered to be a complete list. Except as required by the federal securities laws, the company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow(1) to GAAP Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities:
This reconciliation is provided as additional relevant information about the company's financial position. Free cash flow is an important financial measure used in the management of the business. Management believes that free cash flow is useful to investors because it is a meaningful indicator of cash generated from operating activities available for the execution of its business strategy.
Reconciliation of adjusted net income (loss)(3) to GAAP net income (loss) and adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share(3) to GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share for the three months ended June 30, 2022, June 30, 2021, and March 31, 2022
Adjusted net income (loss), adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share and other adjusted items referred to below are financial measures not required by, or presented in accordance with GAAP. These Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, the financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, and a reconciliation of these financial measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures is presented. Management believes this data provides investors with additional useful information on the underlying operations and trends of the business and enables period-to-period comparability of the company's financial performance.
Reconciliation of adjusted net income (loss)(3) to GAAP net income (loss) and adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share(3) to GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021
Adjusted net income (loss), adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share and other adjusted items referred to below are financial measures not required by, or presented in accordance with GAAP. These Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, the financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, and a reconciliation of these financial measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures is presented. Management believes this data provides investors with additional useful information on the underlying operations and trends of the business and enables period-to-period comparability of the company's financial performance.
Reconciliation of Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)(1), Adjusted EBIT(3), Earnings (Loss) Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA)(2) and Adjusted EBITDA(4) to GAAP Net Income (Loss):
This reconciliation is provided as additional relevant information about the company's performance. EBIT, Adjusted EBIT, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are important financial measures used in the management of the business, including decisions concerning the allocation of resources and assessment of performance. Management believes that reporting EBIT, Adjusted EBIT, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors as these measures are representative of the company's performance. Management also believes that it is appropriate to compare GAAP net income (loss) to EBIT, Adjusted EBIT, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.
Reconciliation of Base Sales by end market sector to GAAP Net Sales by end-market sector:
The tables below present net sales by end-market sector, adjusted to exclude surcharges, which represents a financial measure that has not been determined in accordance with GAAP. We believe presenting net sales by end-market sector, both on a gross basis and on a per ton basis, adjusted to exclude raw material and natural gas surcharges, provides additional insight into key drivers of net sales such as base price and product mix. Due to the fact that the surcharge mechanism can introduce volatility to our net sales, net sales adjusted to exclude surcharges provides management and investors clarity of our core pricing and results. Presenting net sales by end-market sector, adjusted to exclude surcharges including on a per ton basis, allows management and investors to better analyze key market indicators and trends and allows for enhanced comparison between our end-market sectors.
Calculation of Total Liquidity(1):
This calculation is provided as additional relevant information about the company's financial position.
The above press release was provided courtesy of PRNewswire. The views, opinions and statements in the press release are not endorsed by Gray Media Group nor do they necessarily state or reflect those of Gray Media Group, Inc. | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/04/timkensteel-announces-second-quarter-2022-results/ | 2022-08-04 20:59:56 | 0 | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/04/timkensteel-announces-second-quarter-2022-results/ |
NORTHBROOK — A coyote on public display in suburban Chicago will get a larger den but not a transfer to a wild animal sanctuary in Colorado.
A report for the Cook County Forest Preserve District said the coyote, named Rocky, is "happy and healthy" in his 266-square-foot home but will get more room. Critics, however, said his constant pacing is proof that he's bored.
"You put an animal in a cage they're not happy," said Jodie Wiederkehr, director of the Chicago Alliance for Animals.
Rocky has been at the River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook since 2018, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. He was found as a pup in Tennessee.
An expanded habitat is in the works at the nature center.
A petition to relocate the coyote to a wild animal sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado, has more than 6,000 signatures.
"Because the coyote is an imprinted animal that has lived with humans practically since birth, there is no guarantee it will thrive if moved across the country and introduced to other coyotes," Forest Preserve officials said.
Today’s top pics: Taiwan's annual Han Kuang exercises and more
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Friday that expiration dates for driver’s licenses, ID cards and learner’s permits have been extended to Dec. 1. The previous extension was set to end July 31.
The electric delivery vans will launch in more than a dozen cities including Chicago, Baltimore, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, Phoenix and St. Louis, with “thousands” of the vehicles rolling out to more than 100 cities by the end of the year.
An aircraft passenger who died last weekend when a small plane crashed into a swimming pool in southern Illinois has been identified as a 56-year-old woman from the Peoria area.
The sheriffs of Macon, McLean, Knox, Madison and Rock Island counties have joined a lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Human Services. Details:
The $3.2 billion pipeline, proposed by midstream infrastructure company Navigator CO2 Ventures, would cross five Midwestern states — Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota.
Pritzker’s intent to enlist the DGA to influence the Republican primary was evident in early April when he gave the group $16 million. He followed up with another $8 million in mid-May, the IRS filing showed. | https://pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/rocky-the-illinois-coyote-to-get-more-room-but-not-new-home/article_5601e664-0dd9-11ed-ba29-b301eb8c034f.html | 2022-07-27 21:50:14 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/rocky-the-illinois-coyote-to-get-more-room-but-not-new-home/article_5601e664-0dd9-11ed-ba29-b301eb8c034f.html |
Mackey & Judd By skornorth | August 9, 2022 Picking the all-time Minnesota Timberwolves 15-man roster – Flagrant Howls Share: Phil and Kyle go into the “war room” and hash out the all-time 15-man Timberwolves roster. Some ground rules: This isn’t … | https://www.skornorth.com/picking-the-all-time-minnesota-timberwolves-15-man-roster-flagrant-howls/ | 2022-08-12 12:43:39 | 1 | https://www.skornorth.com/picking-the-all-time-minnesota-timberwolves-15-man-roster-flagrant-howls/ |
The Reverend Jesse Jackson is stepping down as the leader of the Rainbow-Push Coalition after more than a half century of activism.
Copyright 2023 NPR
The Reverend Jesse Jackson is stepping down as the leader of the Rainbow-Push Coalition after more than a half century of activism.
Copyright 2023 NPR | https://www.knau.org/2023-07-17/after-more-than-five-decades-rev-jesse-jackson-steps-down-at-rainbow-push-coalition | 2023-07-17 22:44:13 | 0 | https://www.knau.org/2023-07-17/after-more-than-five-decades-rev-jesse-jackson-steps-down-at-rainbow-push-coalition |
The Ellinikon Development combines new benchmarks for sustainability and quality of life
DALLAS, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The joint venture of Mace and Jacobs (NYSE:J), appointed by Hellinikon S.M.S.A., a subsidiary of LAMDA Development S.A., is Program Management Consultant for the Ellinikon development and has Project Management responsibilities for the four primary building projects within the scheme – Riviera Tower, Vouliagmenis Mall Complex, Riviera Galleria and the Mixed Use Tower.
The Ellinikon program is the largest urban infrastructure development investment in Europe, and the largest urban regeneration investment ever in Greece. The regeneration of the former Athens airport and the neighboring coastal front, Ellinikon, includes one of the first green architectural landmarks in Greece.
The Riviera Tower, planned by LAMDA Development to be complete in 2026, will stand at more than 200 meters above sea level. Constructed to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold standard using environmentally friendly materials, the building, which will be the tallest in Greece, incorporates green features including a full height green wall, natural light and unobstructed sea views.
The Mace and Jacobs JV will also project manage the 160-meter-tall "Mixed Use Tower" which consists of office, hotel and residential space and the Riviera Galleria which will provide a new high-end retail, hospitality and entertainment hub.
"It is a privilege to be involved in the construction of the iconic Ellinikon development, including what is set to be the first high-rise green tower in all of Greece and the country's largest shopping mall," said Mace Consult Managing Director for Property U.K. and Europe Daniel Easthope. "Our appointment to this project is a great example of how construction expertise can be exported to help other nations to meet their infrastructure demands.''
"This latest project progress reinforces that the most significant sustainable impact of The Ellinikon development will be its legacy – creating green, integrated places and spaces that support communities, business and tourism," said Jacobs People & Places Solutions Senior Vice President Europe Kate Kenny. "Integrating global regeneration program experience with local knowledge, together we are applying sustainable and smart principles throughout the project to help bring that vision to life."
LAMDA Development CEO Odisseas Athanasiou said: "The synergy of two well-known international Project Management Consultants, Mace and Jacobs, speaks volumes on how significant the Ellinikon Project is worldwide and ensures that their consolidated knowhow and expertise will be transferred to our overall program and our four landmark projects in Phase I, while advancing our vision. At the same time, the Greek construction industry will benefit with state-of-the-art practices and methods."
Announced as overall Program Management Consultant in February 2022, together Mace and Jacobs draw on decades of international experience in the management of large-scale programs and projects of significant economic value and complexity. As joint venture partners, the two firms will leverage their joint capability on the delivery of major legacy programs, such as the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games and Expo 2020 Dubai, in addition to bringing economic and social benefits and transformation for local communities through jobs creation.
Jacobs brings extensive project and program management consultancy experience from major programs around the world, including a feasibility study for Rikers Island in the U.S., The Elizabeth line in the U.K. and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM, as well as city transformation programs such as the Edinburgh City Centre Transformation and Aurangabad Industrial City in India.
Mace will contribute with its extensive track record from mega developments including One Za'abeel and The Opera District in the UAE, alongside other major global infrastructure, and legacy developments such as the infrastructure reconstruction program in Peru and HS2 London Euston Station in the U.K.
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not directly relate to any historical or current fact. When used herein, words such as "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "plans," "intends," "future," "will," "would," "could," "can," "may," and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management's current estimates and expectations, as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, the timing of the award of projects and funding and potential changes to the amounts provided for under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, as well as general economic conditions, including inflation and the actions taken by monetary authorities in response to inflation, changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, changes in capital markets, the possibility of a recession or economic downturn, geopolitical events and conflicts, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the related reaction of governments on global and regional market conditions, among others. For a description of some additional factors that may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements, see the discussions contained under Item 1 - Business; Item 1A - Risk Factors; Item 3 - Legal Proceedings; and Item 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, and Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations; Item 1 - Legal Proceedings; and Item 1A - Risk Factors in our most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as the company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is not under any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform to actual results, except as required by applicable law.
About Jacobs
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With approximately $15 billion in annual revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector. Visit jacobs.com and connect with Jacobs on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Mace
Mace is a global company of experts in shaping the built environment. It provides development, consulting, construction and operations services for many of the world's most inspiring building and infrastructure projects and programs – from Olympic parks and iconic skyscrapers to state-of-the-art data centers, schools, hospitals and homes.
The privately-owned company, headquartered in London, U.K., has an annual turnover of £1.9bn. Over 30 years, its growth has been fueled by an adventurous spirit and the relentless pursuit of a better way. Today, the company employs over 7,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, the Americas, Sub Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific.
Mace is driven by its purpose to redefine the boundaries of ambition, and its vision of leading the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world. www.macegroup.com
About LAMDA Development
LAMDA Development (Greece), listed on the Main Market of the Athens Exchange (ATHEX), is a holding company specializing in the development, investment and management of real estate. LAMDA Development Group retains a leading position in the large shopping and entertainment sector in Greece, with investments as well in residential and office space developments primarily in Greece and in Southeastern European countries. The Group investment portfolio includes four shopping and entertainment centers (The Mall Athens, Golden Hall and Designer Outlet Athens in Athens, and Mediterranean Cosmos in Thessaloniki), office buildings, residential complexes as well as the Marinas in Flisvos and The Ellinikon. LAMDA Development has undertaken the complete urban regeneration of the Ellinikon-Aghios Kosmas Metropolitan Pole (including the area of the former "Ellinikon" airport and the coastal front), which will be the largest private investment in Greece and one the largest urban regeneration projects in Europe. The budget of the estimated investment for the project is €8 billion. The majority stake in the company is held by the Latsis Group.
For press/media inquiries:
Jacobs:
Kerrie Sparks
1.214.583.8433
Mace:
Mace Media Line
44.20.3824.3600
E: media@macegroup.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Jacobs | https://www.valleynewslive.com/prnewswire/2023/06/28/jacobs-mace-jv-deliver-greeces-first-green-urban-infrastructure-program/ | 2023-06-28 08:12:00 | 0 | https://www.valleynewslive.com/prnewswire/2023/06/28/jacobs-mace-jv-deliver-greeces-first-green-urban-infrastructure-program/ |
CALDWELL, Idaho — The Caldwell School District board meeting on Monday was abruptly ended after protestors failed to abide the board members warnings about their conduct.
Most of the demonstrators were there to oppose proposal 3281, which addresses gender identity and sexual orientation in school and school related functions. The proposal is intended to foster a safe and non-discriminatory learning environment for all students.
The proposal was only an information item at the meeting, meaning it was not going to vote.
Although there were many protestors against the proposed policy, there were a fair share of people in attendance in support of it.
“It is always okay to have concerns, especially when regarding the safety of your child," said one Caldwell student. "But, it is also unfair to ignore the concerns of others, including the children that policy that 3281 was written for.”
The meeting heated up when first-term state Senator Chris Trakel threatened the possibility of legal action against the board if the proposal was considered.
“And like I told you before, you will face litigation," Trakel said. "You called that a threat, I’m telling you that is what will happen. It’s already happened in several states and there have already been rulings on it.”
After that and some other comments, the board moved to end the meeting. The school district said the meeting had to be adjourned because of the continuous outbursts from those in attendance.
"It was disappointing that some attending refused to follow the rules," The school district said in a statement. "Which prevented others from sharing their thoughts with the board.”
The school district told Idaho News 6 in an email that the Board of Trustees is working to identify the next steps in gathering community feedback after the abrupt ending to the meeting. | https://www.kivitv.com/news/caldwell-school-board-meeting-cut-short-due-to-protesting-over-a-proposal-regarding-gender-identity | 2023-01-11 19:37:33 | 1 | https://www.kivitv.com/news/caldwell-school-board-meeting-cut-short-due-to-protesting-over-a-proposal-regarding-gender-identity |
INDIANAPOLIS — Fans from all over are out celebrating and getting ready for the Indianapolis 500.
First timers and veterans say there is nothing like the Indy 500 experience.
"It's surreal. I am amazed," said Nahina Mulla.
"Your hairs just stand up on the back of your neck. Great, great experience," said Toni McClurg.
As race day approaches, fans gathered on Main Street just across from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
"Oh my god. I am so excited," said Tony Zillmer.
"I have been in the country for 23 years. This is my first time so, I am very excited," said Mulla.
"I've never seen this like this. The streets are full of people," said McClurg.
Toni McClurg looks forward to the Indy 500 every year. This will be her 54th race appearance.
"I was 13 when I watched my first race when Mario Andretti won in 1969," said McClurg.
Hundreds of thousands are expected to fill the stands.
Parking at the track is now sold out.
For those with passes, IMS exterior parking lots open at 5 a.m. Inside lots open at 6 a.m.
It's a first come first serve basis for people parking in nearby yards.
Veteran race goer, Davey Ray, says prepare for heavy traffic.
"Be prepared. Try to take an uber, a lyft, or get together with a group and take less cars," said Ray.
If you download the IMS app you'll be able to track wait times at the gates.
Concessions will be cashless. Coolers are allowed inside. Glass bottles are not.
More than a thousand officers will be in and around the track.
"The race is what makes it special," said Ray. | https://www.wrtv.com/sports/indianapolis-500/fans-gather-on-main-st-ahead-of-indy-500 | 2023-05-27 02:11:43 | 0 | https://www.wrtv.com/sports/indianapolis-500/fans-gather-on-main-st-ahead-of-indy-500 |
It's a full house at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in downtown Los Angeles where Mexican tenor Javier Camarena is performing a mix of Italian and French arias, Spanish and Mexican songs in a recital for the LA Opera.
During the 19th century, Italian opera was very popular in Mexico. Italian companies traveled there to perform operas by Donizetti and Bellini as well as the latest works by other composers. The influence of Italian opera helped to create Mexico's ranchera genre.
"I can imagine Italians coming to Mexico and saying, yeah, listen to me singing O Sole Mío, says Mexican tenor Javier Camarena. "And I can imagine Mexicans, the composers saying 'Okay, so let's sing our music like that.'"
Camarena says the connection between the two seemingly different singing styles makes sense. Mexican composers wrote songs for educated singers during the first half of the 20th century.
Recently, during one of my trips to Mexico City, I went to Plaza Garibaldi's bar "El Tenampa," a sort of cathedral of Mexican popular music. The walls are covered by murals with famous singers of rancheras: Pedro Infante, José Alfredo Jiménez, Chavela Vargas and Juan Gabriel.
Singer Alvaro Hurtado is doing the rounds with a mariachi. During a break, I ask him about the connection between Mexican rancheras and Italian opera. Hurtado says he doesn't know much about opera but Luciano Pavarotti is his favorite singer. "If Pavarotti sang Mexican rancheras, he would have been very successful, like Jorge Negrete," he says.
Negrete studied bel canto and started his career not singing rancheras, but operatic works. Negrete's story is not unusual. Ethnomusicologist Dan Sheehy points out that in the early 1800s, opera companies and their star singers traveled from Italy to perform across the country.
"It was like a parade, people would welcome them in the streets of Mexico City," he says. "The word would spread and people would come out in droves and watch the carrozas, the floats or the wagons, carrying the opera singers and all the hangers-on, all the groupies of the day, they'd follow the arrival of the Italian opera singer, whether they'd be a soprano, or a baritone or whatever."
Back then, Italian opera in Mexico was more grassroots. People from all walks of life went to the shows. Eventually, opera became a high-priced form of entertainment, accessible only to the elite.
In the 1930s, the new popular music began spreading through the radio and record companies promoted it around the country and beyond the borders of Mexico. While 'canción ranchera' was emerging as one of Mexico's popular song styles, a bigger launching pad for mariachi music and the singers of 'canción ranchera' was taking off: The Golden Age of Mexican cinema.
Sheehy says most of the singers in films who represented and idealized Mexican country music on the big screen, were from the city. Many of them studied the singing style of Italian opera. "And they became actors. And so you look at all the bios of almost all the great 'música ranchera' singers and composers to a certain extent, and actors, if you list what their profession was: songwriter, singer, actors. It went hand in hand with the movie industry in Mexico."
Aída Cuevas is considered the last of the great ranchera singers of her generation. A few years ago, Cuevas worked with an opera singer who said this to her: "I don't understand how the singers of 'rancheras' can sing. I don't know how you don't end up hoarse, without a voice. What you do is a super-human effort."
Camarena says there's something special Mexican singers have. "And that is what makes it difficult to sing Mexican music and rancheras because they need the Mexican soul."
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.ijpr.org/jpr-classics/npr-news/2022-10-09/how-italian-opera-influenced-mexican-ranchera | 2022-10-12 04:14:54 | 1 | https://www.ijpr.org/jpr-classics/npr-news/2022-10-09/how-italian-opera-influenced-mexican-ranchera |
An armed Phillipsburg man accused of shooting a woman in Easton tried to flee in an Uber, but the driver refused to take him, city police said.
Twyleak Sexton, 22, instead fled on foot, leading to a manhunt in the city along the Bushkill Creek and a shelter-in-place order at nearby Lafayette College.
Sexton was eventually arrested Friday night in a home on Anderson Street in Phillipsburg, authorities said. The victim, who was shot once in her left foot, was treated and released from the hospital.
On Friday evening, Sexton took an Uber to the Easton home in the first block of North Union Street to pick up a child, court records say.
At one point, Sexton allegedly became upset and threw a bottle at the victim. Police said when the woman picked up the bottle and turned around, Sexton was pointing a gun at her and shot her.
Police were called at 5:29 p.m. for the shooting, and said the victim hopped to her home and was found there by officers.
After the shooting, Sexton was still holding the gun when he got back into the Uber, pointed the gun at the driver and demanded the driver leave, records say. The driver refused to leave.
Police said they found a handgun along the Bushkill Creek and they believe it is the firearm used in the shooting.
Sexton is facing attempted homicide and related offenses in the Easton shooting, and he was previously charged with attempted murder in a September 2020 shooting in Paterson.
Passaic County prosecutors said a 23-year-old Paterson man suffered a non-fatal gunshot wound in that shooting.
Sexton pleaded guilty to fourth degree aggravated assault with a firearm on Feb. 21, 2022, in New Jersey and he was later sentenced to 18 months in prison as part of a plea deal, according to The Paterson Times.
Records show Sexton served 525 days in jail and was released April 16, 2022.
Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to lehighvalleylive.com.
Sarah Cassi may be reached at scassi@lehighvalleylive.com. | https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/2023/02/armed-easton-shooting-suspect-tried-to-flee-in-an-uber-but-driver-refused-to-take-him-cops-say.html | 2023-02-27 15:53:03 | 1 | https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/2023/02/armed-easton-shooting-suspect-tried-to-flee-in-an-uber-but-driver-refused-to-take-him-cops-say.html |
TUCSON, Ariz., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons Educational Foundation (AAPS) filed a lawsuit today in the federal Southern District of Texas, against three medical special boards for their threatened retaliation against physicians who speak out on matters of public concern. AAPS stands up for First Amendment rights of physicians who, like all American citizens, should be able to speak publicly without risk of retaliation.
"Our freedoms depend on the ability of physicians and all Americans to speak out on important issues of our day," said Andrew Schlafly, who filed this lawsuit. "Entities holding monopolies over board certification should not be retaliating against good physicians."
This new lawsuit asserts that "Defendants wrongly misuse their authority in a politically partisan manner to chill speech critical of positions taken by Dr. Anthony Fauci, lockdowns, mask mandates, Covid vaccines and even abortion." This Complaint seeks injunctive and declaratory relief against several specialty Board Defendants that hold monopolies over board certification, and against the federal government for its newly created Disinformation Governance Board.
"Although only official state medical boards have the proper authority to regulate the practice of medicine, certifications by the Board Defendants constitute a de facto essential credential for practicing in most hospitals or participating in most networks," this lawsuit asserts. "By threatening to revoke board certification of physicians, the Board Defendants improperly chill speech by physicians without the political accountability of official state medical boards," this Complaint adds.
The Board Defendants are the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, and the American Board of Family Medicine. Each of these entities, which hold monopolies over board certification in their specialties, have declared their plans to discipline physicians who speak out.
"Criticizing Dr. Anthony Fauci should not be a basis for retaliating against a physician for speaking his mind," Andrew Schlafly states. The lawsuit points out that many Republican senators properly rebuked Dr. Fauci for his statements that "I represent science" and that those who criticize him "are really criticizing science."
The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons Educational Foundation is a national organization that co-sponsors conferences and funds scholarships for attendance by medical students and residents.
View original content:
SOURCE Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) | https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/prnewswire/2022/07/12/lawsuit-stop-retaliation-by-medical-specialty-boards-filed-by-association-american-physicians-surgeons-educational-foundation-aaps/ | 2022-07-12 18:51:32 | 0 | https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/prnewswire/2022/07/12/lawsuit-stop-retaliation-by-medical-specialty-boards-filed-by-association-american-physicians-surgeons-educational-foundation-aaps/ |
(NEXSTAR) – Why so shocked, Pat? We were all thinking it.
Pat Sajak was briefly left speechless during a recent episode of “Wheel of Fortune” after a contestant made a silly, yet completely logical remark after failing to solve the bonus-round puzzle.
The category was “What are you doing?” and the contestant, Kate Mock Elliot from Cincinnati, was given 10 seconds to uncover a three-word phrase.
Her guesses included “Moving a leaf” and “Raking a leaf,” but time ran out before she was able to come up with the correct phrase: “Fixing a leak.”
After the buzzer rang, Mock Elliott told Sajak she had considered the last word could be “leak,” but ruled it out.
“I kept thinking of doing something else with a leak, and I didn’t think that was it,” Mock Elliott politely explained.
Sajak, looking slightly shocked, stared into the camera as the studio audience began to giggle. He then dropped the prize card he was holding in his hand.
“Excuse me,” he said as he bent down to pick up the card. “These get heavy sometimes.”
The clip has since been viewed more than half a million times on social media, with many viewers praising her appearance and empathizing with her plight.
“We all thought it, Kate!” one viewer replied.
“Wish she won but that was a very funny moment,” another said.
Mock Elliott, too, seems to be taking her loss in stride.
“If you can’t win the Bonus Round, at least make Pat Sajak do a double-take,” she wrote on Facebook over the weekend. | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/pat-sajak-briefly-stunned-by-wheel-of-fortune-contestants-leak-remark-during-bonus-round/ | 2022-12-16 19:57:42 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/pat-sajak-briefly-stunned-by-wheel-of-fortune-contestants-leak-remark-during-bonus-round/ |
What are the best gift ideas for 7-year-olds?
Every child has different interests, passions and dispositions, which can make finding the perfect gift for a 7-year-old tricky. Whether they’re into sports, art, music, science or some combination of it all, the best toys for children are the ones that will engage their senses, spark their imagination and work their critical thinking skills.
From building sets that foster creativity to educational games that bring the whole family to the table, here are some wow-worthy picks the 7-year-old in your life is sure to enjoy.
Shop this article: Magna-Tiles Clear Colors 100-Piece Set, Lego Creator Mighty Dinosaurs and National Geographic Science Magic Kit
11 best toys for 7-year-olds
Magna-Tiles Clear Colors 100-Piece Set
An incredibly open-ended STEM toy, Magna-Tiles, are magnetic building blocks that are excellent for kids of all ages. This set comes with 100 pieces of translucent tiles that players can snap together to build cubes, rocket ships, pyramids and more. The tiles don’t just help inspire endless creations but also spark a child’s budding imagination. Durable, safe and built to last for years, they’re expensive but truly worth the investment.
Sold by Amazon
If you know a little one who’s passionate about all things prehistoric, this Lego Creator set is just the right gift for them. The three-in-one set comes with all the blocks needed to build a triceratops, T. rex or pterodactyl. It also comes with detailed instructions for assembling the dinos and is designed for kids between 7 and 12 years.
Sold by Amazon
National Geographic Science Magic Kit
This exciting science kit offers the best of both worlds by combining magic tricks with chemistry experiments. It’s got everything you need to conduct 20 unique science experiments that double as magic tricks. Kids can create square bubbles, make snow appear out of nowhere, change the color of water or make a coin float. The detailed guide features kid-friendly instructions for each experiment as well as fascinating facts and insight into the science at work.
Sold by Amazon
Electric scooters are more popular than ever right now, with more traditional ones taking a back seat. This model from Razor hits the sweet spot between price, performance and power, especially for younger riders. It can go up to 10 mph, which is fast enough to be thrilling but not too fast for young kids. The scooter comes in a wide variety of colors, so you can find one that suits your style. It also features a hand-operated front brake and twist-grip acceleration controls.
Sold by Amazon
The Snap Circuits Junior kit is a great way to introduce kids as young as seven to the world of electrical energy in a safe and fun way. This kit includes 30 color-coded parts and user-friendly instructions to help kids build up to 100 different electrical projects, including simple light switches, clap-activated music circuits, a flashing light and an adjustable volume siren. All of the parts in this kit snap together without the need for tools or soldering, making it safe for kids to use either by themselves or with minimal supervision.
Sold by Amazon
Franklin Sports Blackhawk Portable Soccer Goal
This portable soccer goal brings soccer action to any backyard or training field in a matter of seconds. Fun and easy to both set up and pack away, this goal is perfect for one kid or a crowd. It’s also exceptionally durable and weather-resistant, making it ideal for frequent action. All you need to do is add a soccer ball, and you’re ready for nonstop fun. This one’s super light as well and comes in four sizes.
Sold by Amazon
Melissa & Doug World Map Floor Puzzle
Map puzzles can help children learn and remember their geography. This floor puzzle comes with 33 easy-to-assemble puzzle pieces and is a wonderful way to teach kids some basic geography. It lets your 7-year-old explore the world while learning the location, names and shapes of all the continents and major oceans. Designed in a wildlife theme, it also depicts what kind of animals live on each of the continents.
Sold by Amazon
This tracing pad makes the perfect gift for young and budding artists. The kit comes with over 100 traceable images that children can mix and match to create their own designs, plus the backlight makes tracings easy to see, no matter the setting. It also comes with all the art supplies kids need, including a graphite pencil, colored pencils, tracing sheets and blank paper.
Sold by Amazon
“A Quick History of the Universe” by Clive Gifford
If you know a little person with a love for reading or a passion for space, this cleverly illustrated book takes a whistle-stop tour of the universe, starting with the Big Bang and bringing us right up to the present day. It’s packed with fun cartoons and facts and tackles complex concepts and mysteries of the universe in a simple and concise way.
Sold by Amazon
Blokus is a fantastic strategy game for the whole family. It takes less than a minute to learn and offers fun challenges for all age groups. Each player takes turns placing their pieces on the board, and each piece must touch another of the same color, but only at the corners. The game teaches young kids the art of strategy and critical thinking while building and developing their spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Sold by Amazon
Hola Music Soprano Ukulele Bundle
If your child enjoys music, the ukulele is one of the best string instruments for young kids to learn. It’s not just perfect for their little hands but also a fairly easy way to enter the world of music or get started with their music lessons. This starter pack is well-priced for beginners and offers two free months of uke lessons, a strap, a tote bag and several picks. It also comes in a variety of bright colors so that kids can pick a favorite.
Sold by Amazon
Want to shop the best products at the best prices? Check out Daily Deals from BestReviews.
Sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter for useful advice on new products and noteworthy deals.
Esha Saxena writes for BestReviews. BestReviews has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
Copyright 2023 BestReviews, a Nexstar company. All rights reserved. | https://who13.com/reviews/br/toys-games-br/board-games-br/best-toys-for-7-year-olds/ | 2023-07-03 12:42:04 | 1 | https://who13.com/reviews/br/toys-games-br/board-games-br/best-toys-for-7-year-olds/ |
NEW YORK CITY -- The NCAA Women's Basketball Championship: behind all those shots, all that achievement, is 50 years of Title IX.
The legislation, signed in 1972, was aimed at leveling the playing field for the female sex.
"The early lobbyists for the bill were not thinking about sports, they were thinking about broader educational access," says Laura Mogulesu. "But sports very quickly became a flashpoint."
Mogulescu is one of the curators of an exhibition set to open in May at the New York Historical Society called Title IX: Activism On and Off the Field.
"If you look at the number of girls and women who became interested in athletics, those numbers just increased so much in the last 50 years," she said.
That growth was fostered in part by more schools offering sports for girls, particularly at the collegiate level, making it possible for girls not just to compete, but to pursue professional careers.
The exhibit highlights some of those incredible successes: clothing from Serena Williams, toys depicting female athletes and a Wheaties box featuring Mia Hamm.
And then there's what Title IX has done for women in terms of education.
"The numbers of women who've graduated from college and graduate school have vastly increased," Mogulescu said. "And following that, there is also an increase of women in professional careers."
The actual Title IX legislation is just 37 words, 37 words that changed so much. But so few words continue to require continued advocacy.
"Something that's come clear in the exhibition is that its protections and enforcements are very dependent on presidential administrations," said Mogelescu. "So the work of activism is never really done... in terms of ensuring everyone has access to education."
This year's 50-year anniversary, therefore, is a time to reflect on the progress - but also a time to note the inequities that still exist and need to be addressed.
ABC Owned Television Stations and ABC's Localish present 50 inspiring stories from around the country for Fifty/50, as part of The Walt Disney Company's monumental initiative highlighting the 50th anniversary of the passing of Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any educational institution that receives federal funding, and gave women the equal opportunity to play.
The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of ESPN, Localish and this station.
Special exhibition in New York City marks 50 years of Title IX
Copyright © 2022 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved. | https://abc7ny.com/title-ix-exhibition-ny-historical-society-what-is-1972/11747514/ | 2022-04-14 22:33:18 | 1 | https://abc7ny.com/title-ix-exhibition-ny-historical-society-what-is-1972/11747514/ |
WFO RENO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, April 30, 2022
_____
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service RENO NV
316 AM PDT Sat Apr 30 2022
...More wind with light showers on the way...
-Today into Sunday-
A quick-moving system will sweep through the Sierra and western
Nevada today into Sunday bringing breezy southwest to west winds
today, and northerly winds Sunday. The winds will result in choppy
lake conditions this afternoon and early evening and it may be a
good idea to save lake recreation for another day. Localized areas
of blowing dust are possible downwind of the Carson Sink, possibly
affecting I-80, US-95, and US-50.
Light showers and isolated thunderstorms will form near the
Oregon border today, with showers spreading south along the I-80
corridor overnight. A few showers may linger early Sunday morning
near and east of US-95. Liquid totals will be minimal -- a few
sprinkles up to a tenth of an inch.
-Windy Monday-
Yup, more wind on Monday, and winds will be stronger. Confidence
is high for widespread southwest to northwest wind gusts 35 to 50
mph, locally higher in wind prone locations. There is potential
for downslope enhancement of the wind gusts, which would boost the
peak wind gusts for canyons along the US-395/I-580 corridor from
Susanville south to Mammoth.
Travel impacts are nearly certain with high profile vehicle
restrictions and rough air for aviators. Be sure to check with
NDOT/CalTrans for road conditions and with your airline for flight
details. Choppy lakes and possible ski area impacts are also
expected, along with more widespread areas of blowing dust into
the central Nevada Basin and Range.
While a few light showers are possible near the Oregon border on
Monday, elsewhere conditions will be very dry along with the
gusty winds, leading to increased fire weather danger. Avoid
activities which could ignite a spark.
_____
Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/CA-WFO-RENO-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17138538.php | 2022-04-30 10:56:57 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/CA-WFO-RENO-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17138538.php |
SkillGigs and Drop-In Gaming Partner to Connect Tech Talent to Opportunity
HOUSTON, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SkillGigs Inc., a leading talent marketplace for skilled professionals, announces an esports and video gaming tournament partnership with Drop-In Gaming, a competitive and social tournament gaming platform that brings gamers of all abilities together to compete and win cash prizes. The partnership tournament series known as SkillBash, is set to launch on July 18th. It will kick off with a 5-day tournament series with daily competitive cash prizes available across a variety of games.
"We are excited to increase SkillGigs' visibility and presence in the esports community with SkillGigs' SkillBash," said SkillGigs President of Digital Brad Hill. "This partnership with Drop-In Gaming allows our organization to support the growing connection between top tech talent and esports while showcasing the skill and competitive passion of gamers that are out there today."
SkillBash tournament series will take place over the course of 10 weeks, and players can sign up and register for free on Drop-In Gaming's platform. Users in this tournament series can play in elimination brackets, customized matches, or daily and weekly tournaments for cash. The SkillGigs sponsored scheduled tournaments welcomes members of the tech community to game like the pros and test their skills for cash prizes.
Drop-In Gaming's platform brings together esport gamers, streamers, fans, and sponsors who all share a passion for competition and gaming across the most games in the industry. Whether it's a major franchise title or a niche fan favorite, the platform creates a place where gamers of all skill level can compete to win cash prizes that are paid out instantly. Players can connect with other gamers by adding them to their social network and challenging them to a competition, creating a fun, friendly and competitive environment on any gaming system of their choice.
"Here at Drop-In Gaming, we believe that this partnership is going to level up the excitement and competition of our tournaments," said Chief Marketing Officer Tanner Bogart at Drop-In Gaming. "This series with SkillGigs allows Drop-In Gaming to showcase how easy our platform is to host esport tournament events for major brands, like SkillGigs, who want to invest and connect with the rapidly growing esports community."
The SkillBash Tournament Series will feature some of the most popular games being played today such as Apex, Call of Duty Black Ops, FIFA, Fortnite, Madden, The Show, NBA 2k, NHL, Super Smash Bros and some fan favorites like Magic, the gathering, Dragon Ball Legends and Injustice 2.
Tournaments will be highlighted on https://www.dropingaming.com/tournament-category/partnerships/skillgigs/15/. For more information, go to SkillGigs.com.
SkillGigs, Inc. is an AI sourcing marketplace platform that connects skilled healthcare and technology job seekers with opportunities. Founded in 2017, on the belief that companies and talent want to interact in innovative ways, SkillGigs aims to remove traditional workforce barriers. The company implements patented software focused on matching skills to enable strong candidates for each position. SkillGigs is dedicated to empowering users.
Media contact: Amanda Betts, press@skillgigs.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Skillgigs | https://www.wbtv.com/prnewswire/2022/07/13/skillgigs-levels-up-with-video-game-tournament-partnership/ | 2022-07-13 22:28:29 | 0 | https://www.wbtv.com/prnewswire/2022/07/13/skillgigs-levels-up-with-video-game-tournament-partnership/ |
There's a vast world around us that animals can perceive — but humans can't.
Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer Ed Yong uses the example of a dark room: Though it might seem that there would be little to detect in the darkness, a bird in the room would be able to pick up on the magnetic field of the earth and would know which direction to fly if it was time to migrate. A dog would be sniffing out various odors that a human would not be able to smell. A rattlesnake would detect the presence of humans in the room by sensing their infrared radiation.
"Each of these creatures, we could all be sharing exactly the same physical space and have a radically different experience of that space," Yong says.
In his new book, An Immense World, Yong explores the diversity of perception in the animal world and the limitations of our own perception. He notes that each animal has access to its own sensory environment — called an "umwelt" — which creates its own "bespoke sliver of reality."
"Umwelt was popularized by a German biologist named Jakob von Uexküll," Yong says. "The word comes from the German for 'environment,' but von Uexküll wasn't using it to mean the physical environment. He meant the sensory environment, the unique set of smells, sights, sounds and textures that each animal has access to."
Yong points out that humans can't sense the faint electric fields that sharks and platypuses can, or the magnetic fields that robins and sea turtles detect. Our ears can't hear the ultrasonic call of rodents and hummingbirds, and our eyes can't see the ultraviolet light that the birds and the bees can sense. But, he says, imagining the world as animals perceive it opens up a new appreciation for the everyday wonders of nature.
"If you start thinking about the umwelt of other animals, you understand that nature's magnificence is all around us. It's in our backyards, it's in our gardens, it's in the bodies of some of the most familiar creatures around us, my dog, the pigeons on the street," Yong says. "It just makes things that felt very familiar feel newly wondrous."
Interview highlights
On what are we missing in human vision compared to insects
So flowers absolutely are extraordinarily beautiful, but if you had the ultraviolet vision that a bee has, you'll be able to see patterns on those flowers that we can't see. A sunflower, for example, far from looking just a matte uniform yellow, would have a stark ultraviolet bullseye at its center. A lot of flowers have these ultraviolet shapes like arrows and bullseyes to guide insects toward the pollen at their center. Some predators that eat pollinating insects, like crab spiders, blend in against the flowers to our eyes, but really stand out when viewed in ultraviolet, and that acts as a lure to insects. It draws them in toward the waiting spider.
One of my favorite things about the relationship between insect vision and flowers is that if you took all the colors in all the flowers that were out there, and you asked ... what kind of color vision is best at discriminating between these colors? What you get is an eye that's basically almost what a bee has, an eye that is maximally sensitive to blue, green and ultraviolet. And you might think then that the bee eye has evolved to see the colors of flowers really well. That's exactly the opposite of what happened, because the bee eye came first, the flowers evolved later. So the colors of flowers have evolved to ideally tickle the eyes of bees, and I think that's a truly wondrous result. It means that beauty, as we know it, is not only in the eye of the beholder, it arises because of that eye.
On echolocation
Echolocation is a very advanced form of hearing that a lot of animals, like bats and dolphins, use to perceive the world around them. So they make high pitched, ultrasonic calls beyond the range of human hearing, and they listen for the echoes of those calls after they've rebounded off objects around the animal. And by listening for those echoes and passing those echoes, they get a sense of the world around them. A bat in complete darkness can find, track and swoop upon a flying insect. It can navigate through the darkness of a cave. It can wend its way around obstacles — all by using this incredibly sophisticated type of hearing. ...
Bats and dolphins are the two masters of echolocation in the animal kingdom, and in some ways they use it for similar purposes. But the difference between them is mostly because dolphins are echolocating in the water. Their calls travel much further. And so for them, echolocation is a much longer-range sense than it is for bats, which can only really detect a small moth within several feet in front of [them.] A dolphin's echolocation can ... [allow them] to coordinate their movements, to coordinate their hunting strategies over the distance of an entire pod. Dolphins can also use echolocation kind of like a medical scanner. They can detect hard surfaces that exist inside other animals. A dolphin echolocating on a human could likely see your skeleton, could likely see your lungs. Dolphins can, through echolocation, detect the swim bladders inside the fish that they hunt. They can probably tell the difference between different kinds of prey by the shape of their swim bladders. So they have this incredible see-through ability. But except it's not really to do with vision, right? It's to do with sound.
On how dolphins experience sound as three-dimensional
When you think about sound, you don't think of creating this rich, three-dimensional representation of an object. If I heard a recording of someone playing a saxophone, I would appreciate it. But there's no way I could go from that to recreating the shape of a saxophone in my mind. But dolphins actually are doing that with sound. They can echolocate on an object. It seems as if they build a physical model of what that object looks like — its shape, maybe its texture, which they then can use as fodder for their other senses so they can recognize, say, on a screen, the shape of an object. And that is extraordinary. I think that speaks to not only their weird sensory worlds, but how those extraordinary senses can be deployed by an extremely intelligent animal.
On how some cephalopods experience pain
A really good example might be to turn to the cephalopods, octopuses, squid and other related animals. ... So a squid, for example, if you injure it on part of its body, it doesn't seem to understand where the pain is and it doesn't seem to have a local experience of pain. If I stub my toe, I know, "Oh, my toe hurts." For a squid. It seems that its entire body becomes hypersensitive. So it's not as if it's like, "Oh, my third arm hurts." And that might be because a squid's arms are short. It can't really explore a lot of its body. If it knew part of its body was injured, it might not be able to do anything about it.
That's not true for octopuses, which have much longer and dexterous arms. They do seem to have an experience of pain. They do seem to understand exactly which part of their body has been injured and they will cradle and tend to an injury, much like a human would. So even here, when you look at this one group of animals, you see very distinct kinds of pain. And I think that's really important. Often when we think about pain in the animal kingdom, we think of it as this yes or no thing. Animals experience pain exactly like humans do, or some people contend they don't experience pain at all. I think in most cases it's likely to be something in the middle, and their experience of pain is going to vary just as our experience of color or sound or other sensory information might.
On how cats sense vibration
So many animals have vibration-sensitive cells in their organs of touch. I have them in my fingertips, for example. It seems that cats have that on their bellies. And one scientist I spoke to had this hypothesis, like, if a cat is laying down in a crouch, is it also sensing the vibrations caused by possible prey? When we see a lion watching a herd of antelope in the distance, is it also getting information through the crouch about the footsteps of those prey? Now, I want to be very clear: We don't know the answer to that question, and it might be entirely far-fetched speculation. I write about [it] in the book specifically because I think it's the type of question we should be asking, because a lot of people, including scientists who work on the senses, neglect the world of vibrations, the world of seismic tremors that course through the ground and surfaces along us. We care when those vibrations move through the air; we call them sounds. But when they move through surfaces, we tend to ignore them, except a huge number of animals — scorpions, moles, elephants, many insects — seem to pay attention to that vibrational world. And I think if you really start thinking about it and looking at it, you learn incredible things about nature that you might otherwise have missed.
On how the light sculpture commemorating Sept. 11 and the attack on the World Trade Center disrupts bird migration
The light shines vertically into the heavens. It is beautiful. As an art installation, that's magnificent. But for migrating birds, it is a huge problem. The light draws them in, causes them to circle for a long time, depletes their energy, often distracts them and sends them hurtling into nearby buildings. Thousands of birds might be caught in these beams at any one time. If you're a migrating bird, you can't afford to get distracted. Migration is already an arduous process, and the birds need all the energy they can get. So for this reason, and because scientists have studied it, those lights are turned off for stretches of time if enough birds get caught in them.
There are many other examples of lights at night that confuse not only migrating birds, but also pollinating insects, hatchlings, sea turtles. All kinds of creatures get waylaid and disoriented and often fatally so by lights at night. This is a huge problem. And it's a recent one. For almost the entirety of life on Earth, animals have lived with these rhythms of light and darkness. It's really only in the last couple of centuries that those rhythms have been broken by the constant nighttime illumination that humans pour out. And we don't think of light as a problem, we think of it as a good thing, something we want, something that's safe. But it is a problem for the natural world. And the consequences can be devastating.
On how understanding umwelt has broadened the way he thinks of nature
I think that if we think of nature as something remote and distant, accessible only to someone who can go to a national park, we lose the impetus to save and to protect it.
I think that if we think of nature as something remote and distant, accessible only to someone who can go to a national park, we lose the impetus to save and to protect it. I think if you understand instead that nature is everywhere, then I can go on an adventure just by thinking about the sensory world of the sparrow that sits on the house opposite to me. I think then nature feels like something close to me, close to my heart and close to my life. And I feel like if that's the case, people will be more motivated to try and protect it. Protecting nature isn't just about saving whales or pandas or what have you. It's about protecting even things that are close to us ... because each of those things has a unique way of experiencing the world, that is worth learning about, worth cherishing and worth protecting.
Sam Briger and Joel Wolfram produced and edited this interview for broadcast. Bridget Bentz, Molly Seavy-Nesper and Laurel Dalrymple adapted it for the web.
Copyright 2022 Fresh Air. To see more, visit Fresh Air. | https://www.knkx.org/2022-06-22/the-human-sensory-experience-is-limited-journey-into-the-world-that-animals-know | 2022-06-23 16:29:00 | 0 | https://www.knkx.org/2022-06-22/the-human-sensory-experience-is-limited-journey-into-the-world-that-animals-know |
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Leftist Brazilian politician Ciro Gomes made his presidential candidacy official at an event in capital of Brasilia on Wednesday, less than three months before the election.
Gomes' chances of winning the election appear slim, with just 8% of respondents saying they plan to vote for him in October, according to the latest Datafolha poll conducted in June. He trails far behind former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, of the Workers’ Party, and far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, who accounted for 47% and 28% of intended votes, respectively, according to the same poll, which had a margin for error of plus-or-minus 2 percentage points.
Gomes, a politician from Brazil's northeast region, is the candidate for the Democratic Labor Party, and his candidacy is expected to put a dent in da Silva's support during the first round of the election. He has sought to cast himself as an alternative to Brazil's polarization embodied by the two-horse race between da Silva and Bolsonaro.
Gomes lambasted Bolsonaro for his poor handling of the pandemic, the rise in food insecurity and recurring threats to democracy, but said he was only able to come to power because of the leftist Workers' Party, in power between 2003 and 2016.
“Bolsonaro is also the effect of an economic model and a corrupt school of government, which led the country with very few highs and very many lows to a tragedy foretold,” Gomes told a cheering crowd at Wednesday’s event. “A model so improvised and misleading that it gradually dissatisfied everyone and fueled frustrations and resentments in various strata of society.”
Gomes was governor of Ceara state in the mid-1990s and has run for president three times, most recently in 2018 against then-candidate Bolsonaro. After losing the first round, he declined to endorse the Workers’ Party's candidate in the runoff.
The deadline to make candidacies official is Aug. 5. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Brazilian-candidate-polling-3rd-launches-17318202.php | 2022-07-20 22:19:49 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Brazilian-candidate-polling-3rd-launches-17318202.php |
NEW YORK (AP) — A Colorado businessman charged in a “We Build The Wall” fraud case that once included onetime presidential adviser Steve Bannon among defendants wants his October retrial moved from New York to Colorado to save money and spare him from what his lawyer says is bias from political polarization he’ll otherwise face.
Attorney John Meringolo wrote in papers submitted to a Manhattan federal court judge late Monday that Timothy Shea cannot get a fair and impartial retrial in New York.
He also asked that the retrial be moved from Oct. 24 to early December, saying prosecutors have recently produced a previously seized laptop computer taken from Shea’s Castle Rock, Colorado, residence that contains an email exchange not introduced at the first trial, which ended in June with a deadlocked jury.
In requesting a change of venue, Meringolo cited what he called the “obviously politically charged atmosphere of the jury room” at the first trial and said the effect of “political polarization” became obvious when the trial ended in a mistrial after 11 jurors tried to force one juror off the panel, saying he possessed political bias.
A similar venue-change request was denied before Shea’s first trial. Meringolo said the first trial was an immense financial burden for his client and a move would enable him to have witnesses who live closer to Colorado testify on his behalf.
Shea has pleaded not guilty to charges that he cheated thousands of donors who contributed $25 million to a campaign to build a wall along the southern U.S. border.
Shea stood trial alone after Bannon, a onetime adviser to then-President Donald Trump, was pardoned. Two other defendants pleaded guilty. The case was prosecuted in New York after it was determined that donors to the fund were from everywhere in the country, including New York.
Conspiracy and falsification of records charges against Shea were filed after questions arose over how donations were spent from the “We Build The Wall” campaign. Only a few miles of wall were built.
Shea owns an energy drink company, Winning Energy, whose cans have featured a cartoon superhero image of Trump and claim to contain “12 oz. of liberal tears.”
Prosecutors declined through a spokesperson to comment on the defense requests. | https://who13.com/news/national-news/ap-us-news/we-build-the-wall-defendant-wants-retrial-in-colorado/ | 2022-08-24 21:44:55 | 0 | https://who13.com/news/national-news/ap-us-news/we-build-the-wall-defendant-wants-retrial-in-colorado/ |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.