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Family wants answers after traffic pole falls, kills contractor
PHOENIX (AZFamily/Gray News) - A contractor’s family is trying to wrap their heads around what happened after their loved one was killed when a traffic pole fell on him.
Jacob Salveson said his father, 47-year-old Brock Salveson, went to work Thursday in Buckeye, Arizona, for what seemed like just another day.
Brock Salveson had been a contractor in the area for years. However, on Oct. 13, he was reportedly unloading a traffic pole when it fell on him and killed him.
“He was a really good man,” Jacob Salveson said. “And he was a really hard-working man.”
Jacob Salveson is now looking for answers. He said his father was working for AJP Electric during the tragedy, and he hasn’t been able to get any more information from the company about what happened.
“I just want to know who slipped up on this one,” Jacob Salveson said. “Whose fault is this, and who is responsible for it? We just want to get to the bottom of it.”
The company said no one with them could discuss the incident when AZFamily reached out to them.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a government agency that oversees workplace safety procedures, is investigating.
According to the agency’s fatality inspection data, another worker died on the job this year. The agency reported five on-the-job deaths in the state in 2021 and 14 in 2020.
Jacob Salveson said he is trying to stay strong, as his dad would want him to do that.
“I’ll miss talking to him,” he said. “He always gave me good life advice, and he was a really good dad. I’m going to miss him.”
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Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling study of Talicia evaluated intragastric antibiotic exposure, critical for successful H. pylori eradication, comparing low-dose rifabutin 50 mg every 8 hours to generic rifabutin triple therapy 150mg twice a day or 300 mg once a day.
Talicia, the leading prescribed branded H. pylori therapy by U.S. gastroenterologists, is intended for empiric first-line eradication of H. pylori, a bacterial infection that affects approximately 35% of the U.S. adult population
Pooled analyses of Movantik phase 3 studies in opioid-induced constipation assess impact on patient quality of life and symptom improvement
Movantik is the most prescribed oral PAMORA prescribed by U.S. pain specialists for opioid-induced constipation with over 3.2 million prescriptions written since 2015
RALEIGH, N.C. and TEL-AVIV, Israel, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: RDHL) ("RedHill" or the "Company"), a specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced the presentation of new data analyses for Talicia®, for the treatment of H. pylori, and Movantik®, for the treatment of opioid -induced constipation (OIC), at the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting (ACG) October 21-26, 2022.
Sufficient intragastric antibiotic exposure is critical for eradication of H. pylori, consequently, understanding the influence of antibiotic dosing on intragastric exposure is imperative. This study used Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling to compare intragastric rifabutin concentrations with Talicia (low-dose rifabutin 50 mg) administered every 8 hours (Q8H) vs. rifabutin 150 mg (the generically available dose) administered twice daily (BID) or 300 mg administered once daily (QD). This analysis indicates that Talicia provides favorable intragastric rifabutin concentration and as a result provides high potential for H. pylori eradication while minimizing systemic antibiotic exposure.
Poster title (poster number: A0683): Modeling Gastric Luminal Rifabutin Concentrations: RHB-105 (Rifabutin 50mg Q8H) Provides More Favorable Exposure for H. pylori Eradication Than Generic Rifabutin 150mg BID or 300mg QD
Presenting Author: Dr. Colin W. Howden, MD, Professor Emeritus, Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
This analysis builds upon previous work and demonstrates that two generically available rifabutin regimens (150 mg BID and 300 mg QD) did not maintain the intragastric rifabutin concentrations seen with Talicia, despite containing twice the total daily dose of rifabutin. This may help to explain the lower eradication rates seen with generic rifabutin triple therapy regimens (about 70% eradication)[1] than seen in the Talicia clinical trial program (about 84-90% eradication)[2].
"These important new data enhance the body of evidence supporting the use of Talicia as a first line therapy for H. pylori," said Dr. June Almenoff, MD, Ph.D., RedHill's Chief Medical Officer. "This work demonstrates sustained intragastric exposure providing optimized conditions for eradication of H. pylori. Given the need to aim for the most effective empiric first-line eradication therapy, it is important to utilize a therapy with the highest likelihood of eradication success, such as Talicia."
The two Movantik posters are pooled analyses (n= 1337) of two phase 3 clinical studies (KODIAC-04 and -05) of Movantik in patients with OIC and assess the impact of Movantik on patient quality of life according to the validated patient assessment of constipation, quality of life questionnaire (PAC-QOL), and symptom improvement according to the patient assessment of constipation, symptoms questionnaire (PAC-SYM):
Poster title (poster number: A089): Naloxegol Provides Clinically Meaningful Healthcare Related Quality of Life (HR-QoL) Improvement (PAC-QOL) in Patients With Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC): A Pooled Analysis of Two Global Phase 3 Studies of Naloxegol
Presenting Author: Dr. Darren M. Brenner, MD, Professor of Medicine and Surgery (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine.
This poster evaluated the efficacy of naloxegol in providing clinically meaningful HR-QOL improvement in patients with OIC. Data showed that Movantik demonstrated rapid and clinically meaningful constipation related quality of life improvement in the overall population (40-70% more likely to achieve clinically meaningful QOL improvement) as well as in patients >65 years old (2.5-4.4-fold higher likelihood of achieving clinically meaningful QOL improvement) compared with placebo.
Poster title (poster number: A090): Naloxegol Provides Clinically Meaningful Symptom Improvement (PAC-SYM) in Patients With Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC): A Pooled Analysis of Two Global Phase 3 Studies of Naloxegol
Presenting Author: Dr. Darren M. Brenner, MD, Professor of Medicine and Surgery (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine.
This second Movantik poster evaluated the efficacy of Movantik in providing clinically meaningful symptom improvement, based on the PAC-SYM patient reported outcome, in patients with OIC. Data showed that Movantik demonstrated rapid and clinically meaningful constipation related symptom improvement in the overall population (20-80% more likely to achieve clinically meaningful QOL improvement) as well as in older patients >65 years old (2.4-4.1-fold higher likelihood of achieving clinically meaningful symptoms improvement) compared with placebo.
In both analyses Movantik was well tolerated and demonstrated a favorable safety profile.
About H. pylori infection H. pylori is a bacterial infection that affects approximately 35%[3] of the U.S. population, with an estimated two million patients treated annually[4]. Worldwide, more than 50% of the population has H. pylori infection, which is classified by the WHO as a Group 1 carcinogen. It remains the strongest known risk factor for gastric cancer[5] and a major risk factor for peptic ulcer disease[6] and gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma[7]. More than 27,000 Americans are diagnosed with gastric cancer annually[8]. Eradication of H. pylori is becoming increasingly difficult, with current therapies failing in approximately 25-40% of patients who remain H. pylori-positive due to high resistance of H. pylori to antibiotics – especially clarithromycin – which is still commonly used in standard combination therapies[9].
About Talicia Talicia is a novel, fixed-dose, all-in-one oral capsule combination of two antibiotics (amoxicillin and rifabutin) and a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) (omeprazole), approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of H. pylori infection in adults.
Talicia is the only low-dose rifabutin-based therapy approved for the treatment of H. pylori infection and is designed to address H. pylori's high resistance to other antibiotics. The high rates of H. pylori resistance to clarithromycin have led to significant rates of treatment failure with clarithromycin-based therapies and are a strong public health concern, as highlighted by the ACG, FDA and the World Health Organization (WHO) in recent years.
In the pivotal Phase 3 study, Talicia demonstrated 84% eradication of H. pylori infection in the intent-to-treat (ITT) group vs. 58% in the active comparator arm (p<0.0001). Minimal to zero resistance to rifabutin, a key component of Talicia, was detected in RedHill's pivotal Phase 3 study. Further, in an analysis of data from this study, it was observed that subjects who were confirmed adherent[10] to their therapy had response rates of 90.3% in the Talicia arm vs. 64.7% in the active comparator arm[11]. To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Talicia and other antibacterial drugs, Talicia should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
Talicia is eligible for a total of eight years of U.S. market exclusivity under its Qualified Infectious Disease Product (QIDP) designation and is also covered by U.S. patents which extend patent protection until 2034 with additional patents and applications pending and granted in various territories worldwide.
TALICIA: IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription or non-prescription medications or herbal supplements before starting Talicia. Talicia may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect the way Talicia works. Do not start any new medications while taking Talicia without first speaking with your healthcare provider.
- You should not take Talicia if you are known to be sensitive to any of the components of Talicia (omeprazole, amoxicillin, rifabutin), penicillins, proton pump inhibitors or rifamycins.
- You should not take Talicia if you are taking rilpivirine-containing products, delavirdine or voriconazole.
Before you take Talicia, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Talicia may harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant during your treatment with Talicia.
- Have severe kidney disease or liver disease.
When taking Talicia, do not crush or chew capsules. Do not take Talicia with alcohol.
Call your healthcare provider immediately if while taking Talicia you develop:
- New rash or other skin changes, muscle or joint pains, swelling of any area of the body, severe flu-like symptoms, difficulty breathing, fever, blood in your urine, increased or decreased urination, drowsiness, confusion, nausea, vomiting, ongoing stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, or if diarrhea continues after therapy is completed, weight gain or changes in your eyesight.
What are the common side effects of Talicia?
- The most common side effects of Talicia are diarrhea, headache, nausea, stomach pain, rash, indigestion, mouth or throat pain, vomiting, and vaginal yeast infection. Call your healthcare professional for medical advice about side effects.
- Tell your healthcare provider if you experience tiredness, weakness, achiness, headaches, dizziness, depression, increased sensitivity to light, or pain when taking a deep breath.
- Talicia may reduce the effectiveness of oral or other forms of hormonal birth-control. You should use an additional non-hormonal highly effective method of birth control while taking Talicia.
- You may experience a brown-orange discoloration of your urine or tears while taking Talicia.
- The information here is not comprehensive. Talk to your healthcare provider to learn more.
APPROVED USE FOR TALICIA
TALICIA is a prescription medicine for the treatment of a bacteria, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), in the stomach of adults.
Click here for the full Prescribing Information for TALICIA.
You are encouraged to report Adverse Reactions to RedHill Biopharma Inc. at 1-833-ADRHILL (1-833-237-4455) or the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
About opioid-induced constipation
Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) affects 40-80% of patients taking chronic opioid therapy and OIC is the most common adverse event associated with opioids. OIC negatively impacts patients' healthcare related quality of life (HR-QOL). Older adults are particularly susceptible to OIC due to comorbidities, polypharmacy, and reduced physical activity. OIC occurs as a result of opioid attachment to peripheral mu-opioid receptors in the digestive tract, disrupting bowel function leading to a variety of related symptoms such as: infrequent bowel movements - fewer than 3 times week, incomplete bowel movements - a sense of not being finished, feeling like you need to "go" but not being able to, straining and hard stools. Opioid-induced constipation can start at the beginning of treatment and last the entirety of opioid treatment.
About Movantik® (naloxegol)
Movantik® is an opioid antagonist indicated for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain, including patients with chronic pain related to prior cancer or its treatment who do not require frequent (e.g., weekly) opioid dosage escalation.
MOVANTIK: IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- MOVANTIK may cause serious side effects, including:
- Opioid withdrawal. You may have symptoms of opioid withdrawal during treatment with MOVANTIK, including sweating, chills, diarrhea, stomach pain, anxiety, irritability, and yawning. Patients taking methadone to treat their pain may be more likely to experience stomach pain and diarrhea. Tell your doctor if you have any of these symptoms
- Severe Stomach Pain and/or Diarrhea. This can happen within a few days of starting MOVANTIK and can lead to hospitalization. If either of these side effects occurs, stop taking MOVANTIK and call your doctor immediately
- Tear in your stomach or intestinal wall (perforation). Stomach pain that is severe can be a sign of a serious medical condition. If you get stomach pain that gets worse or does not go away, stop taking MOVANTIK and get emergency medical help right away - Do not take MOVANTIK if you:
- Have a bowel blockage (intestinal obstruction) or have a history of bowel blockage
- Are allergic to MOVANTIK or any of the ingredients in MOVANTIK - MOVANTIK can interact with other medicines and cause side effects, including opioid withdrawal symptoms (see symptoms above). Tell your doctor or pharmacist before you start or stop any medicines during treatment with MOVANTIK
- Before you take MOVANTIK, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- Have any stomach, bowel (intestines) problems, including inflammation in parts of the large intestine (diverticulitis), or inflammation and injury of the intestines caused by reduced blood flow (ischemic colitis)
- Have had recent surgery on the stomach or intestines
- Have any kidney, or liver problems
- Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Taking MOVANTIK during pregnancy may cause opioid withdrawal symptoms in you or your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant during treatment with MOVANTIK
- Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if MOVANTIK passes into your breast milk. Taking MOVANTIK while you are breastfeeding may cause opioid withdrawal in your baby. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you will take MOVANTIK or breastfeed. You should not breastfeed if you take MOVANTIK - Tell your doctor about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Other medicines may affect the way MOVANTIK works
- If you stop taking your opioid pain medicine, stop taking MOVANTIK and tell your doctor
- Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice during treatment with MOVANTIK
- The most common side effects of MOVANTIK include: Stomach (abdomen) pain, diarrhea, nausea, gas, vomiting, headache, and excessive sweating
APPROVED USE FOR MOVANTIK
MOVANTIK is a prescription medicine used to treat constipation that is caused by prescription pain medicines called opioids, in adults with long-lasting (chronic) pain that is not caused by active cancer.
Click here for the Medication Guide and full Prescribing Information for MOVANTIK.
You are encouraged to report Adverse Reactions to RedHill Biopharma Inc. at 1-833-ADRHILL (1-833-237-4455) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
RedHill Biopharma Inc. supports the responsible use of medications, including those containing opioids, as treatment options for patients with chronic non-cancer pain.
MOVANTIK is a registered trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.
About RedHill Biopharma
RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: RDHL) is a specialty biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on gastrointestinal and infectious diseases. RedHill promotes the gastrointestinal drugs, Movantik® for opioid-induced constipation in adults[12], Talicia® for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in adults[13], and Aemcolo® for the treatment of travelers' diarrhea in adults[14]. RedHill's key clinical late-stage development programs include: (i) RHB-204, with an ongoing Phase 3 study for pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) disease; (ii) opaganib (ABC294640), a first-in-class oral SK2 selective inhibitor targeting multiple indications with a Phase 2/3 program for hospitalized COVID-19 and Phase 2 studies for prostate cancer and cholangiocarcinoma ongoing; (iii) RHB-107 (upamostat), an oral serine protease inhibitor in a Phase 3-stage study as treatment for non-hospitalized symptomatic COVID-19, and targeting multiple other cancer and inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases; (iv) RHB-104, with positive results from a first Phase 3 study for Crohn's disease; and (v) RHB-102 , with positive results from a Phase 3 study for acute gastroenteritis and gastritis and positive results from a Phase 2 study for IBS-D. More information about the Company is available at www.redhillbio.com/ twitter.com/RedHillBio.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be preceded by the words "intends," "may," "will," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "predicts," "estimates," "aims," "believes," "hopes," "potential" or similar words. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control and cannot be predicted or quantified, and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties, including without limitation the risk that the Company will not succeed to expand Talicia's reach to additional ex-U.S. territories; as well as other risk and uncertainties associated with (i) the initiation, timing, progress and results of the Company's research, manufacturing, pre-clinical studies, clinical trials, and other therapeutic candidate development efforts, and the timing of the commercial launch of its commercial products and ones it may acquire or develop in the future; (ii) the Company's ability to advance its therapeutic candidates into clinical trials or to successfully complete its pre-clinical studies or clinical trials; (iii) the extent and number and type of additional studies that the Company may be required to conduct and the Company's receipt of regulatory approvals for its therapeutic candidates, and the timing of other regulatory filings, approvals and feedback; (iv) the manufacturing, clinical development, commercialization, and market acceptance of the Company's therapeutic candidates and Talicia®; (v) the Company's ability to successfully commercialize and promote Talicia®, Aemcolo® and Movantik®; (vi) the Company's ability to establish and maintain corporate collaborations; (vii) the Company's ability to acquire products approved for marketing in the U.S. that achieve commercial success and build its own marketing and commercialization capabilities; (viii) the interpretation of the properties and characteristics of the Company's therapeutic candidates and the results obtained with its therapeutic candidates in research, pre-clinical studies or clinical trials; (ix) the implementation of the Company's business model, strategic plans for its business and therapeutic candidates; (x) the scope of protection the Company is able to establish and maintain for intellectual property rights covering its therapeutic candidates and its ability to operate its business without infringing the intellectual property rights of others; (xi) parties from whom the Company licenses its intellectual property defaulting in their obligations to the Company; (xii) estimates of the Company's expenses, future revenues, capital requirements and needs for additional financing; (xiii) the effect of patients suffering adverse experiences using investigative drugs under the Company's Expanded Access Program; and (xiv) competition from other companies and technologies within the Company's industry. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 17, 2022. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release. The Company assumes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required by law.
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[3] Hooi JKY et al. Global Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Gastroenterology 2017; 153:420-429.
[4] IQVIA Custom Study for RedHill Biopharma, 2019
[5] Lamb A et al. Role of the Helicobacter pylori–Induced inflammatory response in the development of gastric cancer. J Cell Biochem 2013;114.3:491-497.
[6] NIH – Helicobacter pylori and Cancer, September 2013.
[7] Hu Q et al. Gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma and Helicobacter pylori infection: a review of current diagnosis and management. Biomarker research 2016;4.1:15.
[8] National Cancer Institute, Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER).
[9] Malfertheiner P. et al. Management of Helicobacter pylori infection - the Maastricht IV/ Florence Consensus Report, Gut 2012;61:646-664; O'Connor A. et al. Treatment of Helicobacter pylori Infection 2015, Helicobacter 20 (S1) 54-61; Venerito M. et al. Meta-analysis of bismuth quadruple therapy versus clarithromycin triple therapy for empiric primary treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection. Digestion 2013;88(1):33-45.
[10] Defined as the PK population which included those subjects in the ITT population who had demonstrated presence of any component of investigational drug at visit 3 (approx. day 13) or had undetected levels drawn >250 hours after the last dose.
[11] The pivotal Phase 3 study with Talicia® demonstrated 84% eradication of H. pylori infection with Talicia® vs. 58% in the active comparator arm (ITT analysis, p<0.0001).
[12] Movantik® (naloxegol) is indicated for opioid-induced constipation (OIC). Full prescribing information see: www.movantik.com
[13] Talicia® (omeprazole magnesium, amoxicillin and rifabutin) is indicated for the treatment of H. pylori infection in adults. For full prescribing information see: www.Talicia.com.
[14] Aemcolo® (rifamycin) is indicated for the treatment of travelers' diarrhea caused by noninvasive strains of Escherichia coli in adults. For full prescribing information see: www.aemcolo.com.
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NEW YORK, HOUSTON and DALLAS, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Capital Group, a firm specializing in providing investment banking services to the RIA, wealth and asset management communities, is today congratulating its client, Chetwood Wealth Management and Allworth Financial Group on the announcement of their new partnership.
Adams Chetwood specializes in providing comprehensive fiduciary retirement planning, client-focused investment management, and forward-thinking estate planning recommendations for individuals and families. In less than 10 years, Adams Chetwood has grown to over $300 million in assets under management and to serve approximately 210 clients throughout North Carolina and the greater Southeastern United States.
"After interviewing hundreds of firms, and with 21 acquisitions in four years, we understand just how important cultural alignment is," said Allworth Co-CEO and Co-founder, Scott Hanson. "With their emphasis on family, caring for clients in every way money impacts them, and their passion for orphan care, the addition of Eric Chetwood and his outstanding team of professionals to Allworth Financial checks every box necessary for a long and rewarding partnership."
"Not only are we excited to be expanding into the North Carolina market," said Allworth Co-CEO and Co-founder, Pat McClain, "we are grateful to the team at Republic Capital Group for introducing us to a firm that has both an established history of growth and a culture that closely aligns with what we've built at Allworth."
Allworth Financial, with $15 billion in AUA, clients in all 50 states, and offices in every region of the country, was founded in 1993 in Sacramento, California. The firm once again earned the National Business Research Institute's Circle of Excellence award for client satisfaction in 2021, which ranks it among the most-admired wealth management brands in America.
Republic Capital Group, led by John Langston and Peter Nesvold, specializes in providing investment banking services to the RIA, Asset and Wealth Management communities. Republic Capital Group serves firms throughout the country and clients include a number of industry leaders.
Learn more about Republic Capital Group at www.republiccapgroup.com or email admin@republiccapgroup.com.
Republic Capital Group - securities offered through Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A California peace activist who has worked to remove land mines from war-torn regions and replace them with grape vines, fruit trees and vegetables was named the 2023 World Food Prize laureate Thursday at a ceremony in Washington.
The Des Moines, Iowa-based foundation awarded its annual prize to Heidi Kühn, founder of Roots of Peace. Since founding her nonprofit in the basement of her San Rafael, California, home in 1997, Kühn’s organization has helped remove thousands of mines and assist farmers in more than a half-dozen countries. The group recently signed an initial agreement to begin work in Ukraine.
Kühn, 65, said she formed the idea of starting her group after hosting an event at her home for dignitaries advocating for the eradication of land mines.
“Looking back on it, perhaps it was a vision of turning blood into wine, killing fields into vineyards and hatred into love,” Kühn said in an interview last week.
Kühn was named the winner of the prize, which carries a $250,000 award, at an event featuring Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, and Terry Branstad, the World Food Prize Foundation president and former U.S. ambassador to China. Kühn, who was visiting minefields in Azerbaijan when the award was announced, will be formally given the prize at an event in October in Des Moines.
“Her work shows the world the vital role that agriculture must have in the resilient recovery from conflict to restoration of peace,” Branstad said during the announcement. “For making her mission to turn mines to vines, I am so pleased to announce that the 2023 World Food Prize laureate is Heidi Kühn.”
Kühn said she created her nonprofit after becoming sick with cancer at age 30 while heading a TV production company and raising three children, ages 1, 3 and 5.
“My little prayer was, ‘Dear God, grant me the gift of life and I will do something special with it,’” said Kühn, who survived the cancer and had another child.
After learning about the world’s estimated 60 million land mines, and in part inspired by Princess Diana’s efforts to ban the explosives, Kühn said she met with vintners in California’s Napa Valley and began a fledgling effort that has steadily grown over the decades.
Roots of Peace started in Croatia and then went on to establish programs in Afghanistan, Angola, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Israel, Iraq, Palestinian areas, and Vietnam.
Besides lining up crews to remove mines, Roots of Peace completes market assessments to help determine how farmers can make a living off the newly cleared land. In Vietnam, for example, the group helped plant more than a million pepper trees that resulted in a harvest of high-grade pepper that is now sent to the U.S.
While her organization has become established with funding from a variety of government and private sources, Kühn said, her transition from raising four young children to heading an international mine-clearing organization still can seem strange, even to her.
“It is rather bizarre to be raising four kids, and then their mother is going off to a mind field,” Kühn said. “It is unusual.”
Norman Borlaug, an Iowa native who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970 for his work to alleviate hunger through wheat research and other efforts, established the World Food Prize in 1986. The award has been given to 52 people in honor of their achievements in improving the quality, quantity and availability of the world’s food supply. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/u-s-world/for-turning-mines-to-vines-founder-of-roots-of-peace-wins-world-food-prize/ | 2023-05-11 22:13:17 | 0 | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/u-s-world/for-turning-mines-to-vines-founder-of-roots-of-peace-wins-world-food-prize/ |
(The Conversation) – As clocks march ahead and daylight saving time begins, there can be anxiety around losing an hour of sleep and how to adjust to this change.
Usually an hour seems like an insignificant amount of time, but even this minimal loss can cause problems. There can be significant health repercussions of this forcible shift in the body clock.
Springing forward is usually harder that falling backward. Why?
The natural internal body clock rhythm in people tends to be slightly longer than 24 hours, which means that every day we tend to delay our sleep schedules. Thus, “springing forward” goes against the body’s natural rhythm. It is similar to a mild case of jet lag caused by traveling east – in which you lose time and have trouble falling asleep at an earlier hour that night.
Even though it’s technically just one hour lost due to the time change, the amount of sleep deprivation due to disrupted sleep rhythm lasts for many days and often throws people off schedule, leading to cumulative sleep loss.
We lead a sleep evaluation center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and regularly see patients who are dealing with sleep loss and internal clocks that are not synchronized with external time. Our experience has shown us that it’s important to prepare, as much as possible, for the time shift that occurs every spring.
Consequences of sleep loss vary
Many studies have demonstrated that there is an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and high blood pressure associated with sleep deprivation. Workplace injuries increase and so do automobile accidents. Adolescents often find it harder to wake up in time to get to school and may have difficulties with attention and school performance or worsening of mental health problems.
Is there something to be done to help to deal with this loss of sleep and change of body clock timing?
Of course. The first step is increasing awareness and using the power of knowledge to combat this issue. Here are some quick tips to prepare yourself for the upcoming weekend.
- Do not start with a “sleep debt.” Ensure that you and, if you’re a parent, your child get adequate sleep on a regular basis leading up to the time change each year. Most adults need anywhere from seven to nine hours of sleep daily to perform adequately. Children have varying requirements for sleep depending on their age.
- Prepare for the time change. Going to bed – and for parents, putting your kids to bed – 15 to 20 minutes earlier each night in the week preceding the time change is ideal. Having an earlier wake time can help you get to sleep earlier. Try to wake up an hour earlier than is customary on Saturday, the day before the time change. If you have not been able to make any changes to your sleep schedule in advance, then keep a very consistent wake time on weekdays as well as weekends to adjust to the time change more easily.
- Use light to your advantage. Light is the strongest cue for adjusting the internal body clock. Expose yourself to bright light upon waking as you start getting up earlier in the week before daylight saving time. If you live in a place where natural light is limited in the morning after clocks change, use bright artificial light to signal your body clock to wake up earlier. As the season progresses, this will be less of an issue as the sun rises earlier in the day.
- At night, minimize exposure to bright light and especially the blue light emitted by the screens of electronic media. This light can shift your body rhythm and signal your internal clock to wake up later the next day. If your devices permit, set their screens to dim and emit less blue light in the evening.
- In some geographic locations, it might be helpful to have room-darkening curtains at bedtime depending on how much sunlight your room gets at bedtime. Be sure to open the curtains in the morning to allow the natural morning light to set your sleep-wake cycle.
- Carefully plan your day and evening activities. The night before the time change, set yourself up for a good night’s sleep by incorporating relaxing activities that can help you wind down, such as reading a book or meditating.
- Incorporate exercise in the morning or early in the day. Take a walk, even if it is just around the house or your office during the day.
- Consider starting with a protein-heavy breakfast, since sleep deprivation can increase appetite and craving for high-carbohydrate foods and sugars.
- Stop using caffeine after noon. Use of caffeine too late in the day can lead to trouble falling asleep and even disrupted sleep.
- Adults, decline that wine at bedtime. Wine and other kinds of alcohol can also disturb sleep.
- If you’re a parent or caregiver, try to be patient with your kids as they adjust to the new times. Sleep deprivation affects the entire family, and some kids have a harder time adjusting to the time change than others. You may notice more frequent meltdowns, irritability and loss of attention and focus. Set aside more quiet, electronic media-free time in the evening. Consider a brief 20-minute nap in the early afternoon for younger children who are having a difficult time dealing with this change.
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CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada legislative leaders said Thursday that they had little information about the Oakland Athletics’ plans to move to Las Vegas, beyond that a land purchase deal is in place, a funding bill is coming and there is no timeline for action.
The Major League Baseball team announced late Wednesday it signed a binding agreement to purchase vacant property just off the Las Vegas Strip owned by Red Rock Resorts for a new retractable roof ballpark, ending discussion about the team staying in the Bay Area.
The purchase now sets up a patchwork of public-private funding mechanisms that needs approval from state lawmakers as well as local officials.
The stadium and other developments are projected to cost about $1.5 billion, per The Nevada Independent, while the A’s are asking for $500 million in public assistance, said Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft, who has been in talks with A’s leadership and whose district includes the potential stadium site.
“That’s something that they’ve come up with,” said Naft of the A’s funding ask. “You don’t always get what you want. And I think that’s probably going to be the case with the $500 million.”
Naft said the NFL’s Raiders moving from Oakland, California, to Las Vegas in 2020 helped revolutionize Las Vegas as a major sports city. But even with the land purchase, he has unanswered questions about how the new stadium will affect year-round Las Vegas residents.
“I think the fact that Oakland is no longer an option as of last night means that we can have a more serious conversation about what would be involved with the relocation to our community,” he said.
The Nevada Independent and the Las Vegas Review-Journal first reported the agreement Wednesday night.
How much say the county’s Board of Commissioners will have depends on how much leeway the state Legislature gives them in negotiations. The Legislature could prescribe a narrow mandate that the county has to follow, or come up with a plan that gives commissioners more negotiating power, Naft said.
As of now, several officials in state leadership expressed optimism, but would not comment further until more details come out.
The state Senate majority leader, Democrat Nicole Cannizzaro, was “briefed on the outline of a proposal, and she appreciates the interest the A’s have shown in Las Vegas,” spokesperson Greg Lademann said.
“However, (Cannizzaro) has not committed to supporting any deal, nor would she without seeing detailed legislative language and discussing it with her caucus,” Lademann said.
The Legislature is entering the last six weeks of a session that is held every two years. A funding bill of this nature would be exempt from a deadline that has passed for bills to be introduced and passed out of their first committees.
Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo remains committed to a campaign promise not to raise taxes, spokesperson Elizabeth Ray said in a statement.
“The prospect of bringing new jobs, more economic development, and an exceptional MLB team to Las Vegas is exciting on many levels,” Lombardo said in a statement. “As we continue to navigate this opportunity, I’m in regular communication with the A’s, Major League Baseball, legislative leadership, and local and state stakeholders.”
Others were generally supportive while speaking in broad terms.
Democratic Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager noted the city’s recent success in hosting sports teams.
“It’s important we consider both the benefits and impacts to Las Vegas and the state,” Yeager added.
Republican Senate Minority Leader Heidi Seevers Gansert made a similar remark in a statement that also said she looks forward to reviewing the proposal.
Republican Assemblywoman Danielle Gallant said her caucus will “continue to support our governor as he navigates potential ways to diversify our economy and bolster the existing industries that make Nevada unique.”
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Hot cocktails for cold weather
When the weather starts to chill out for the year, many of us retreat indoors to stay warm and cozy, but what if you want to get a little tipsy while keeping the temperature up? Although high-proof spirits are known for their apparent body-warming capabilities, with some choice ingredients and a stove, you can make hot cocktails that will warm the body as well as the soul.
What you need to make hot cocktails
When it comes to hot cocktails, not all spirits are suited for the heat. Generally speaking, clear liquor doesn’t stand up to the other ingredients in most hot cocktails. Darker spirits, on the other hand, enhance the warm drink experience with their richer flavors.
Best alcohol to use for hot drinks
- Whiskey (bourbon and rye): Most American whiskey can be split into these two categories based on the ingredients in their “mash bill,” the combination of grains that are used in the fermentation process. Rye whiskey, which must include at least 51 percent of the grain in its mash bill, is a bit more peppery and has a notably spicy finish. On the other hand, bourbon is sweeter and smoother while retaining much of the wood flavor from the barrel-aging process.
- Rum: Although clear rum is a great spirit for daiquiris, gold, dark and spiced rum are the best choice for making sweeter warm cocktails. Gold rum is sweet and rich from barrel aging, just like bourbon, and has an amber color. Black or dark rum is similarly aged in barrels, only much longer than gold rums. It’s also usually made with caramelized sugar or molasses, adding to the dark and rich flavor. Spiced rum is also aged, but with the addition of spices like allspice, cloves, cardamom, star anise, cinnamon and nutmeg, giving it a fruity and piquant flavor.
- Brandy: Made from distilled wine, brandy is a fruity and sweet spirit that is popular in Europe, especially in wine-producing regions. Cognac and Armagnac are the two most popular varieties of the spirit, each named for their region in France. Some are even aged in barrels or casks for a richer, woodsy and smoky flavor.
- Whisky (Scotch): This malt or grain-based spirit originated in Scotland, the birthplace of whisky. It is known for its signature smokiness, derived from drying barley over roasting peat. Not all Scotch whiskeys are smoked, but to be considered true Scotch, it must be aged for at least three years in an oak barrel.
- Red wine: This is the central ingredient in a classic warm winter drink, spiced mulled wine. The best reds for any hot drink are Merlot, Zinfandel and Garnacha, all of which possess dark, fruity and full-bodied flavor.
- Cordials: Several hot cocktails are enhanced with the addition of different flavored cordials, which are all low in proof (alcohol content). These include coffee liqueur, Irish cream, RumChata and creme de menthe.
Other ingredients and tools for making hot cocktails
Some other ingredients you will need, depending on the recipe, include a variety of whole spices (allspice, cloves, cardamom, star anise and cinnamon), lemons for juicing, other fruit such as apples, oranges or cherries, plus extras like honey and coffee. For equipment, you’ll need a stainless-steel saucepan, a hand-juicer for citrus, a muddler, an electric kettle and some Irish coffee mugs. Don’t forget a jigger or mini measuring cup for properly pouring your liquor!
Hot cocktail recipes for winter
- Hot toddy: This drink is great during cold seasons, but it’s also popular as a remedy for a sore throat or cold. Pour 1.5 ounces of bourbon or rye whiskey into a warm mug, followed by 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice and 1 ounce of honey. Pour a little hot water and stir the ingredients until fully incorporated, then fill to just below the rim with more hot water. Garnish with a lemon wedge. Replace the American whiskey with Scotch for a smoky variation.
- Mulled wine: Combine your assortment of spices with 2 ounces of brown sugar in a bowl and muddle until the ingredients are fully mixed. Add this to a saucepan with one bottle (750ml) of sweet red wine, 3 ounces of brandy, 3 slices each of apple and orange (with rind) and heat to boiling before reducing to a simmer, stirring as it heats. Heat the concoction on low heat for 30 minutes with the lid on. Strain out the solids, ladle into warm mugs and garnish with an orange slice
- Kentucky Coffee: This American take on its Irish cousin calls for Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream and a Kentucky bourbon — preferably, a sweet one like Maker’s Mark. Simply combine 1 ounce of bourbon and 1 ounce of cream liqueur in a preheated mug, fill with fresh, hot coffee, leaving enough room for a whipped cream topper.
- Spiked apple cider: In a similar process as the mulled wine, heat 1 gallon of fresh unfiltered apple cider in a saucepan with the same muddled spices and brown sugar, one sliced apple and half of an orange (sliced with rind). After heating on low for 30 minutes, strain the solids. Pour 1.5 ounces of spiced rum into a preheated mug, fill with mulled cider and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
What you need to buy for making hot cocktails
Bodum Melior Electric Gooseneck Kettle
With this electric kettle, not only will you have a necessary tool for making hot cocktails, you have all your hot water needs for brewing pour-over coffee or loose leaf tea. You can also preheat your drinking mugs by pouring hot water and warming them before making your cocktail.
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Zulay Metal Manual Citrus Press
A hand-press juicer comes in handy when making hot and chilled cocktails. It’s easy to use and requires minimal cleanup.
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Duxtop 1800W Portable Induction Cooktop
This isn’t a necessity, but an induction burner is the best appliance for making mulled wines, glogg and hot cider. You can more accurately heat your mixture with digital temperature settings and hold your drink at a proper serving temp. It’s also more energy-efficient than gas or electric stoves.
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The best air conditioners for your household
Like clothing, an air conditioner must be the proper fit for it to be of value. If you buy one that’s too small or too large, you won’t be happy — or comfortable.
This article runs through the essential information you need to know before purchasing an air conditioner. It explains how an air conditioner works, what it does to the air in your room, how to choose the right sized air conditioner for your home and what happens if you get the wrong size.
How does an air conditioner work?
What does an air conditioner do?
An air conditioner removes the heat from the air inside your home and vents it outside. The result is the air in your house becomes cooler (and drier).
How does an air conditioner remove heat from the air?
An air conditioner uses a particular substance called a refrigerant that under the right conditions can absorb heat the way a sponge absorbs water. To do this, however, the refrigerant first needs to be compressed. To understand why this must happen, it might help to imagine squeezing (compressing) the bulb of a bulb syringe.
When you release it, the bulb expands and sucks up whatever is in front of the tip. In essence, when the refrigerant expands, it sucks the heat out of the air, instantly cooling it. Since heat is energy and energy can’t be destroyed, heat must be vented outside your house to keep the inside cool.
What else does an air conditioner do besides remove heat?
When the air inside an air conditioner crosses the coils that contain the refrigerant, the water in that air condenses, the way moisture condenses on a cold glass of water on a hot day. This side effect removes humidity from the air, making it drier. In many climates, this is highly desirable, but in some places, the dry air can lead to dry skin and dry nasal passages.
In some units, the water removed from the air evaporates. However, in most instances, an air conditioner either needs to drain or be drained to get rid of the accumulating water.
How to choose the right size air conditioner
Air conditioners are sized by something called British thermal units. Luckily, you don’t need to know what BTU are to pick the perfect air conditioner. All you need to do is measure the width of your room and multiply those two numbers. This gives you the square footage of the room. Check the chart below to find out the best size air conditioner for you.
For example, a room that’s 20 feet long by 10 feet wide is 200 square feet. If you check the Energy Star chart below, you discover you need a 6,000 BTU air conditioner. It’s that easy.
- 100-150 square feet needs 5,000 BTU
- 150-250 square feet needs 6,000 BTU
- 250-300 square feet needs 7,000 BTU
- 300-350 square feet needs 8,000 BTU
- 350-400 square feet needs 9,000 BTU
- 400-450 square feet needs 10,000 BTU
- 450-550 square feet needs 12,000 BTU
- 550-700 square feet needs 14,000 BTU
- 700-1,000 square feet needs 18,000 BTU
Since air conditioner manufacturers only make a few sizes of air conditioners, you might not find an exact match. If this is the case, go with the next larger size. For example, if you need a 7,000 BTU unit but only have the option of a 6,000 BTU or 8,000 BTU air conditioner, go with the larger model.
What happens if my air conditioner is too small?
If you buy an air conditioner that’s too small to cool the room, it will constantly run, cranking up your energy bill while not effectively cooling the space. It will also shorten the lifespan of your air conditioner.
What happens if my air conditioner is too large?
Many people think that going with the most significant model is the best, but this isn’t the case. The refrigerant must go through a cycle to be efficient. Purchasing an air conditioner that’s too big won’t allow the unit to finish the compression cycle. As a result, the air conditioner won’t be running long enough to be effective as a dehumidifier or adequately circulate the air, so you may still have hot spots and damp air. Additionally, the air conditioner constantly turning on and off can shorten the lifespan of the unit.
Which is better: a portable or window air conditioner?
The two main options you have for air conditioners are a portable model that sits on the floor or a semipermanent model installed in a window. Since both models must be vented outside through a window (yes, even the floor model), it’s a matter of user preference which design is best for you. If you like bells and whistles and portability, a floor model might be more desirable. However, a window unit saves floor space and doesn’t need to be emptied (it drains out the back of the unit), so some individuals might prefer that as an option.
Why does my portable air conditioner have two BTU ratings?
In 2017, the Department of Energy updated how it measured BTU. The newer system takes several additional cooling factors into account. This results in a lower BTU rating. It’s important to understand that the air conditioners aren’t less efficient; the rating system has just changed. For consistency and ease of comparison, all models in the following section are listed with the older standard of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.
Best air conditioners
GE 6,000 BTU Electronic Window Air Conditioner
For small rooms, this GE window air conditioner is a solid model. It features three cooling levels and three fan speeds along with an energy-saver mode to help reduce energy bills.
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Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
This portable floor unit has three fan speeds and remote control for convenience. This unit operates off a standard household outlet.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Staples
BLACK+DECKER 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
This higher-end portable air conditioner features quiet running for sleeping, remote operation and a bucket-less, self-evaporating system. The 24-hour timer allows you to control the temperature day and night.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Wayfair
LG Electronics 14,000 BTU Smart Window Air Conditioner
This window air conditioner is best for the individual seeking all the bells and whistles. It’s Energy Star certified and can be controlled via a remote or by using the LG ThinQ app on your smartphone. It’s also easy to install, features a sleep mode and has an auto-restart if you ever lose power.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The first time Sondra Radvanovsky opened the Metropolitan Opera season, she played a mother who contemplates murdering her two young sons as revenge against her faithless lover.
Five year later she’s back in a role that’s strikingly similar — with one crucial difference.
“You know, the last opening night I didn’t quite get to killing the kids, but this time I succeeded,” Radvanovsky said, indulging in a bit of gallows humor.
Such moments of levity are in short supply in Luigi Cherubini’s “Medea,” a work of almost unrelenting intensity that premiered in Paris in 1797 and is having its first-ever Met production to inaugurate the new season on Sept. 27.
The composer and his librettist, François-Benoît Hoffman, based their story of the legendary sorceress on the play by Euripides (and an adaptation by Pierre Corneille). Medea, abandoned by her lover Jason (Giasone in the opera), takes revenge by killing his new bride, the bride’s father and — after considerable hesitation — her own children, punishing Jason by leaving him without an heir.
“Even though it was composed in the 18th century, it’s very relatable to today’s times,” said Peter Gelb, the Met’s general manager, “It’s the story of a woman who has been grossly mistreated, who embraces her rage and does something about it. Of course I’m not suggesting mothers should kill their children, but she’s a woman who fights back.”
He said the decision to stage “Medea” was based largely on Radvanovsky’s desire to perform it.
“When we decide to do new productions, one reason is to create a vehicle for one of our leading artists who we think will shine in a particular role,” Gelb said. “Quite frankly, we wouldn’t have done ‘Medea’ if she wasn’t interested.”
Radvanovsky said she was drawn to the part because “she’s just such a complex character.
“She has these different aspects of her personality, as I think we all do,” she said, “and you see it start to fracture in a way to justify killing her children.”
Radvanovsky said Medea remains “conflicted right up until the moment she decides,” and the tipping point comes when she hears Jason lamenting the death of his new wife.
“She’s basically thinking, ‘Yeah, you’re crying over her, but you don’t care about your children. I’m going to give you something to cry about now,‘” Radvanovsky said. “It’s dark.”
Dark suits the American-Canadian soprano just fine. “I really love dark and brooding and dying,” she said, and many of her roles at the Met would seem to bear that out, from the doomed Leonora in Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” to the Tudor queens of Donizetti, to the self-sacrificing Druid priestess in Bellini’s “Norma.” It was in that last role that she opened the season in 2017.
Vocally, too, a heroine-in-extremis is well-suited to her thrilling, powerful sound and her willingness to sacrifice sheer beauty of tone for dramatic impact.
James Jorden, creator and editor of the opera blog Parterre Box, who has followed Radvanovsky’s career closely, praised her ability to “balance regal dignity and fierce passion to an electrifying effect.
“And the role of Medea should lie in the most effective and brilliant part of her voice,” he added, “specially in the third act when the character is in supreme frenzy.”
Despite Radvanovsky’s impressive list of more than 200 Met performances since her 1996 debut, her relationship with the house has not always been happy. In fact, early in Gelb’s tenure, he told her agent she was “not on my radar.”
That dismissal she traces in part to an ill-advised choice of roles: Rosalinde in Johann Strauss Jr.’s frothy operetta “Die Fledermaus.”
“It was just so far out of my realm, I was really a duck out of water,” she said. “Quite frankly, if I had seen me as Rosalinde, in German, not my language, my medium, I wouldn’t have hired me again either.”
Gelb now says that he was wrong: “I misjudged her. I didn’t fully understand the distinct quality of her voice, its ability to convey raw emotion.”
Redemption came when she triumphed in a 2009 Met production of “Trovatore” directed by David McVicar.
Now, at 53, Radvanovsky feels she’s in her vocal prime and is taking on even more dramatic challenges, like Puccini’s “Turandot” and “La Fanciulla del West” and Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino.” As for Wagner, with its punishing demands on the voice, “I’m not saying no … I’m just saying not yet. I’d love to keep singing for another 10 or 20 years. “
At present, she has no contracts for future appearances at the Met, but Gelb said he would be meeting with her after opening night to discuss possibilities.
The “Medea” being performed at the Met isn’t quite as Cherubini wrote it. Originally it was “Médée,” a French “opera-comique,” which didn’t mean it was a comedy but rather part of a tradition in which musical numbers were interspersed with spoken dialogue.
The Met is doing it in Italian and replacing the dialogue with sung recitative. That’s the version used when Maria Callas rescued the opera from semi-obscurity in 1953.
Though purists prefer the original, both Gelb and Radvanovsky said they felt the Italian version would work better at the Met, where the vast reaches of the auditorium can make spoken dialogue difficult for performers and audience.
The production reunites the soprano with McVicar, under whose guiding hand she has enjoyed many of her biggest successes. It also stars tenor Matthew Polenzani as Giasone, soprano Janai Brugger as his bride Glauce, bass Michele Pertusi as her father Creonte and mezzo Ekaterina Gubanova as Medea’s attendant Neris, and will be conducted by Carlo Rizzi.
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Penguin Random House’s deal to buy Simon & Schuster, a rival publisher, is close to collapsing after Simon & Schuster’s parent company decided to allow the purchase agreement to expire, according to a person familiar with the decision who spoke anonymously to discuss confidential deliberations.
The deal already was in peril after a federal judge last month blocked the sale from going forward on antitrust grounds. Penguin Random House had said it planned to appeal the decision. But it can only do so if Paramount Global, Simon & Schuster’s parent company, agrees to extend the deal, which expires Tuesday.
The collapse of the $2.175 billion sale is a major blow to Penguin Random House’s ambitions to expand its enormous market share, and an enormously expensive one. In addition to the significant legal cost of fighting the Justice Department in court, Penguin Random House will have to pay Paramount a termination fee of about $200 million once the deal falls through.
Paramount has decided not to proceed with the merger after concluding that it wasn’t worth challenging the Justice Department in court, according to a person familiar with the company’s strategy. Simon & Schuster’s improved financial performance gives Paramount options should it choose to put it back on the market.
Paramount’s decision not to go forward with an appeal was earlier reported by Reuters. Spokespeople for Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster and Paramount declined to comment Sunday night.
When the deal was announced in 2020, most of the publishing industry assumed the government would approve it, further cementing Penguin Random House’s status as the largest publisher in the United States. But the Justice Department last year sought to block it, arguing that the merger would result in less competition for books and would drive down authors’ advances, particularly authors of books that were expected to be top sellers.
Penguin Random House argued that a merger would give more authors access to its highly regarded distribution network and that efficiencies created by combining the two companies would allow it to pay authors more.
The judge, Florence Pan, sided with the Justice Department, writing in her opinion that the “government has presented a compelling case that predicts substantial harm to competition as a result of the proposed merger of PRH and S&S.”
It was an important victory for the Biden Justice Department, which has taken an aggressive stance against corporate consolidation. Judges have ruled against the government in several of its challenges.
Penguin Random House called the judge’s decision “an unfortunate setback for readers and authors” and said it planned to immediately request an expedited appeal. In a letter to employees, Jonathan Karp, Simon & Schuster’s CEO, sought to reassure his staff. “Despite this news, our company continues to thrive,” he wrote. “We are more successful and valuable today than we have ever been.”
Paramount’s decision to exit the deal rather than extend it and seek an appeal means that Simon & Schuster once again faces an uncertain future. The company has posted record results in recent quarters, with sales rising nearly 20% in the first nine months of 2022, even as some publishers have posted lackluster results.
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Terry Bradshaw says he’s been treated for 2 kinds of cancer
(AP) - Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw said Sunday he has been treated for two forms of cancer in the past year.
Bradshaw said on “Fox NFL Sunday” that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer late last year and was treated at Yale University Medical Center, including surgery.
“As of today, I am bladder cancer free,” Bradshaw said.
The 74-year-old then said he found a tumor in his neck earlier this year and it turned out to be a Merkel cell tumor, a rare form of malignant skin cancer. He was treated at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
“Folks, I may not look my old self, but I feel like my old self,” Bradshaw said. “I’m cancer free, I’m feeling great.”
Bradshaw played his entire career (1970-83) with the Pittsburgh Steelers and won four Super Bowls.
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nobol Inc. is pleased to announce that we are a participating sponsor at the Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo! #WeCare about your lifestyle, health, and age. Please stop by our booth and get your hands and feet to our new and latest version of the PhysioPedal by Nobol. We will have games, prizes, and giveaways!
PhysioPedal is an Innovative, Self- Peddling, Portable, and Cordless Cycle that provides Assisted Cycling Therapy (ACT) designed to help improve the health of the elderly and individuals who are sedentary, injured, or are doing post-surgery rehabilitation by pedaling for the user. The user steps in, and the machine will get them moving. Nobol Inc. is a Southern California-based manufacturer of innovative home-based medical and health products.
Unlike stationary bikes, which are often manually powered by the user, the PhysioPedal Assisted Cycling Therapy Cycle (ACT) is a form of exercise intervention that improves physical and cognitive functions. The PhysioPedal helps the elderly, the injured, and those with limited voluntary movement improve their health outcomes and overall wellness.
The PhysioPedal is the first step to improving your health!
This event was created specifically for SoCal Baby Boomers and Seniors to explore options and resources available for retirement, learn about new products and services, and connect with others who share the same goal of healthy aging. The expo will showcase various exhibitors from healthcare, financial services, government programs, diet and exercise, Social Security, Medicare, and more! Attendees can also expect 60 exhibits, health screenings, networking, raffles, beauty makeovers, bingo, arts & crafts, job & volunteer opportunities, and educational seminars from industry experts.
The Golden Future 50+ Expo will take place on Saturday, August 20, 2022, 9 am - 1:30 pm at the Hilton Woodland Hills Hotel located at 6360 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. Admission and Parking are Free.
Must park next door at 6400 Canoga Avenue for FREE Parking!
Visit www.goldenfutureseniorexpo.com for a complete schedule. Attendees can pre-register online or at the door.
Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo Los Angeles
September 17, 2022 - Veterans Memorial Building 4117 Overland Avenue Culver City, CA 90230
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October 22, 2022 - Commerce Casino & Hotel Inside the Main Ballroom 6121 Telegraph Road Commerce, CA 90040
Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo Orange County
November 12, 2022 - Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort Inside the Park Ballroom 1855 S Harbor Boulevard Anaheim, CA 92802
Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo Long Beach
December 3, 2022 - Golden Sails Hotel Inside the Crystal & Marina Ballrooms of the PCH Club 6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, CA 90803
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A new pilot project to find ways to inject equity considerations into transportation planning in southeast Michigan will focus on how urban flooding affects historically disadvantaged communities.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and partner agencies are launching this research project to better create infrastructure that is more resilient to flooding impacts from climate change. The study’s focus will be to better understand how transportation disruptions during major urban flooding events affect areas already struggling with poverty challenges.
NOAA will contribute $150,000 to the study, which includes partner groups the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), Fernleaf Interactive, and the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research.
The goal is to develop ways to make decisions about transportation projects that advance equity and climate resilience in the seven-county southeast Michigan region.
The partnership also will analyze data to examine how equity and climate resilience are factored into decision making about project approval and prioritization.
Results of the study are expected to be shared with federal aid agencies, as well as influence regional transportation planning, and a flooding mitigation study.
Officials said this work will advance conversations between NOAA and the U.S. Department of Transportation about how to include equity-centered climate resilience into transportation planning.
“This collaborative effort demonstrates how NOAA puts equity into action by working with communities from start to finish to provide meaningful insight and information about their local climate risks,” said Rick Spinrad, NOAA administrator.
“Ensuring that vulnerable and historically disadvantaged communities can be more intentionally considered when transportation decisions are made is an important step toward resilience,” Spinrad said in a written statement.
Amy O’Leary, SEMCOG executive director, said the major road flooding challenges faced by communities in southeast Michigan after severe storms are getting worse. Officials there are excited for the data this pilot research study will provide, she said.
The pilot study was developed in response to feedback during a 2021 climate and equity roundtable focused on urban flooding in Detroit.
The Michigan-based research is among six other, climate-related studies planned across the United States that will, in coming years, focus specifically on how vulnerable communities can improve understanding of climate change and prepare for its effects. The other studies will focus on: Mississippi River hydrology changes; impacts to traditionally reliable Hawaiian food sources; coastal flooding and stormwater controls in several Connecticut cities; building capacity for heat resilience in four major cities (Miami, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Charleston, S.C.); and establishing a director of tribal climate change initiatives at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of F45 Training Holdings Inc. (NYSE: FXLV) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted in July 2021 (the "IPO" or "Offering"), of the important February 6, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased F45 securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the F45 class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9602 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. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 6, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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 handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. 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.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the registration statement and prospectus used to effectuate the Company's IPO contained untrue statements of material fact or omitted to state other facts necessary to make the statements made not misleading and was not prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations governing its preparation. Specifically, the offering documents made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) F45's rapid growth strategy was unsustainable, reliant on, among other things, franchisees opening multiple locations in a short period of time and/or dependent on franchisees who required near 100% financing of their operations in order to open for business; and (2) as a result, the offering documents misrepresented and failed to disclose material adverse facts pertaining to the Company's business, operations, and prospects.
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Which sun protection shirt for women is best?
Summertime is for hiking, beach days, weekends at the lake, backyard pool parties and countless other activities spent in the sun. You are outdoors more often than any other time of the year, and more sun exposure means your skin is more at risk for sun damage. Sticking to the recommended 2-hour sunscreen reapply schedule can be difficult, and not all clothing material will protect your skin from ultraviolet rays. No matter the time of the year, sun shirts are a convenient and reliable way to protect your skin from sun damage.
What are sun shirts?
Sun-protective shirts absorb or block UV radiation from reaching your skin, making sun shirts a simple and effective way to shield your skin. The Skin Cancer Foundation measures sun-protective shirts by the Ultraviolet Protection Factor, which indicates how much ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B radiation a fabric allows to reach your skin. To be recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation a shirt must contain a UPF rate of 30, but a sun shirt with a UPF rate of 50 or more is considered the most effective form of sun protection.
What makes clothing sun safe?
Not all clothes will protect your skin from the sun. However, dark and bright colors made with tight-knit material will block and absorb UV rays before they can cause harm to your skin. In addition, looking for shirts with UPF labels will give you a variety of good options for summertime temperatures that are guaranteed to keep covered skin safe all year round.
Wearing a sun-safe shirt means less skin exposure to the sun, less sunscreen, less of a mess and more time for fun in the sun. Expanding your closet to include sun shirts will protect your upper body from UVA and UVB light, whereas SPF will only protect you from UVB. For extra protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays, pair a sun-protective top with a fully lined crown hat to protect your face and scalp. For more information on the best qualities women’s sun shirts should feature, check out BestReviews buying guide.
10 best sun shirts for women
Best of the best sun shirt
Vapor Apparel Women’s UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Shirt
This shirt’s dry-fit material is lightweight, made to last and will protect your skin while keeping you cool all day long. It has a slim-fit design that tends to run small, but it comes in a wide range of sizes with multiple color choices.
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Best bang for your buck sun shirt
ilishop Women’s UV Sun Protection Long Sleeve Rash Guard Wetsuit Swimsuit Top
Be swim-ready with this quarter-zip style sun shirt that has a UPF rate of 50+ and is made with a stretchy fabric. You get two styles for the price of one with the adjustable length feature that easily transforms the top from a shirt to a dress. Washing this shirt with laundry detergent will ruin the sun-protective layer, so remember to hand-wash only.
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Most comfortable sun shirt
Coolibar UPF 50+ Women’s Morada Everyday Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Coolibar’s sun-protective shirt is made with a lightweight cotton blend fabric that doesn’t cling to your skin. This quick-drying sun shirt comes in 19 different colors and has a relaxed fit. Users recommend that this sun shirt not be worn on extremely hot and humid days due to its thicker material.
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Best sun shirt with a hood
Backcountry Tahoe 2 Sun Hoodie
Featuring a lightweight hood for extra protection and shade, this sun shirt is made of a stretchy material that is soft and moisture-wicking. The UPF 50+ sun-protective fabric is easy to move in and has built-in thumbholes. This sun shirt comes in six different colors, and users said it runs true to size.
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Best sleeveless sun shirt
Sofibella Women’s UV Colors Tank Top
For those sweltering summer days, try this women’s UPF rated 50+ tank. This breathable material is great for working out in the sun while still providing coverage for the shoulders and chest.
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Best button-down sun shirt
Women’s PFG Tamiami™ II Long Sleeve Shirt
With its easily adjusted sleeves and convenient pockets, this women’s sun shirt is perfect for a long hike in the sun any time of the year. The UPF polyester fabric allows for easy airflow to keep you cool and dry.
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Best sun shirt with fun patterns
Women’s Super Tidal Tee™ Omni-Shade™ T-Shirt
Avoiding UV rays does not have to be boring. This sun shirt provides full coverage against the sun’s harmful UV rays and comes in three colorful patterns that will add some fun to your pool day outfit.
Best full zipper sun shirt
Essentials Long Sleeve Zip-Up UPF 50 Rashguard
This sun shirt has a comfortable fit and a convenient full-length zipper, making it functional for any occasion. From the beach to the lake, this sun shirt will protect your upper body from harmful UV Rays.
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Best hiking shirts with neck gaiters
BALEAF Women’s Hiking Long Sleeve Shirts with Face Cover Neck Gaiter
The breathable face cover design of this loong sleeve shir for your outdoor activities provides wind and UPF50+ protection for your face and neck. It’s 100 percent polyester, while the face mask is a blend of 60 percent polyester and 40 percent polypropylene.
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Best pants to go with your sun shirt
Columbia Women’s Saturday Trail Stretch Pant
If you are going on an outdoor adventure, pairing sun-protective pants with your sun shirt will help you reach full-body coverage. These UPF 50+ straight-leg pants are water-repellent and will keep you cool even on the hottest of days. They come in multiple colors, so you are sure to find one to match your other sun-protective garments.
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(WXIN/NEXSTAR) — Do you say “pop,” “soda,” or “Coke” when you’re talking about carbonated beverages? Chances are where you live affects how you ask for a soft drink — and that has everything to do with your vernacular.
But what does regional vernacular actually mean?
Regional vernacular or dialect is defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary as a language that’s native to a region rather than one that belongs to a culture or country. It’s often distinguished by unique vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation depending on the person speaking.
These idiosyncrasies happen as parents pass down their way of speaking to their children and those children eventually pass it along, too. Sometimes this becomes complicated if children are raised elsewhere and have parents from different regions.
StudySmarter broke down a few examples of dialect by region.
Northern dialect regions
Inland North dialect stretches from the Great Lakes to Western New York including major cities like Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit and Toledo. People from this region might pronounce the word “cat” like “kiy-ut.”
Eastern New England includes major cities like New York City and Boston. Natives from the “Big Apple” tend to switch the letter T for D and say “da” instead of “the.” In Boston, they often switch the “r” for “h.” For example, someone from Boston may say “waduh” instead of “water,” while a native Philadelphian might say “wudder.”
Inland/mountain Southern dialect regions
The Inland/Mountain Southern dialect is prominent among people from Appalachia, Texas, Tennessee and other nearby Southern states. In this region, people are known for their distinctive drawn-out vowel sounds which combine phrases like “you all” into “y’all.”
Dialect vocabularies
Vocabularies vary by regional dialect. People in the Midwestern U.S. drink “pop,” while on the East Coast the same drink is called “soda.” Some people born and raised in the South are known to call all soft drinks “Coke,” regardless of which brand or flavor they’re referring to.
In the southern U.S., people work out in “tennis shoes” while in the East Coast they call the same shoes “sneakers.”
A few other examples include “lollipops” vs. “suckers”; “lightning bugs” vs. “fireflies”; “grocery carts” vs. “buggies”; and “subs” vs. “hoagies.” | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/do-you-say-pop-or-soda-regional-dialect-across-the-u-s-explained/ | 2023-06-18 02:23:41 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/do-you-say-pop-or-soda-regional-dialect-across-the-u-s-explained/ |
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 30 cents per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2022, to shareholders of record as of August 18, 2022.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 8,100 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 139 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel program. Connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas’ Braydon Webb has been named a CoSIDA Academic All-American.
The Hogs’ starting center fielder earned third-team recognition on Wednesday. Webb is just the fifth Razorback baseball student-athlete since 1957 to earn Academic All-America praise from the organization.
Webb boasts a 4.0 GPA while pursuing his master’s degree in operations management from the University of Arkansas. He is one of 14 members of the Academic All-America Division I baseball teams with a perfect 4.0 GPA in their undergraduate work or graduate school.
On the diamond, Webb is slashing .274/.420/.536 with 14 home runs and 38 runs batted in over 55 games with 51 starts this year. The McKinney, Texas, native leads the Hogs in walks (38) and is second in homers (14) and runs scored (53) while playing near-perfect defense in center with a .991 fielding percentage.
Webb is the first Razorback to be named an Academic All-American by CoSIDA since Heston Kjerstad received second-team honors in 2020. Allen Williams (second team, 1992), Zack Cox (third team, 2010) and Trevor Ezell (first team, 2019) are the other previous Arkansas honorees.
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CSX railroad profit up 9% on higher fuel surcharges, rates
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — CSX railroad hauled in 9% more profit in the fourth quarter even though it carried less cargo because it received more money for fuel surcharges and higher shipping rates.
The Jacksonville, Florida-based railroad said Wednesday that it earned $1.02 billion, or 49 cents per share, in the quarter. That’s up from $934 million, or 42 cents per share, the year before.
The results topped Wall Street expectations as the railroad continued to improve its operations. The 27 analysts surveyed by FactSet expected CSX to report earnings of 47 cents per share.
President and CEO Joe Hinrichs, who joined CSX in the middle of last fall’s difficult contract fight with the rail unions, said the railroad “made great progress this quarter, delivering strong earnings as our network performance continued to gain momentum.”
CSX’s trains are running more smoothly now because the railroad has hired hundreds of additional employees over the past year to help handle the freight. CSX said it had 6,886 train crew employees on average in the fourth quarter, up from 6,397 a year earlier. Nearly 800 more conductors are in training.
CSX said its revenue also increased 9% to hit $3.73 billion, which was in line with Wall Street expectations. The increases in fuel surcharges and shipping rates drove revenue higher even though volume slipped 2%. The railroad said last month’s severe winter weather modestly hurt volume in December.
The railroad said its expenses jumped 10% to $2.27 billion with fuel costs increasing 46%.
Hinrichs said he expects volume to continue growing more than the gross domestic product that’s expected to be up about half a percent this year as the railroad’s service continues improving.
CSX is one of the nation’s largest railroads, and operates more than 20,000 miles (32,000 kilometers) of track in 26 Eastern states and two Canadian provinces.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Customs officers at New York’s Kennedy International Airport seized $450,000 worth of cocaine from a traveler who was smuggling the drugs in the wheels of her wheelchair, federal authorities announced.
The bust happened Nov. 10 when Customs and Border Patrol officers stopped a woman traveling from Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic with a wheelchair whose wheels weren’t turning, agency officials said.
The officers X-rayed the wheelchair and noticed an “anomaly” in all four wheels, CPB officials said in a news release. Officers checked the tires and found a white powder that tested positive for cocaine, they said.
A total of 28 pounds (12.7 kilos) of cocaine with a street value of $450,000 was removed from the wheels, officials said.
The woman, a Dominican citizen named Emelinda Paulino De Rivas, was arrested on smuggling charges and turned over to Homeland Security Investigations. It wasn’t clear if she had an attorney who could comment.
“CBP stands steadfast and determined in working with our partners to identify the trans-national criminal networks responsible for importing these deadly drugs into our neighborhoods.” Francis J. Russo, Director of CBP’s New York field operations, said. “CBP’s mission is to guard the borders and ports of entry 24/7, 365 days a year to prevent these dangerous drugs from potentially killing our family, friends, and neighbors.” | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/ap-feds-cocaine-worth-450000-seized-from-wheelchair-wheels/ | 2022-11-16 01:33:27 | 0 | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/ap-feds-cocaine-worth-450000-seized-from-wheelchair-wheels/ |
LAKELAND, Fla. -- There are seasons in which spring roster battles are largely manufactured, a way to keep everyone engaged during the long days in the sun.
This isn’t one of those years.
The Detroit Tigers have at least seven spots on the 26-man roster wide open, and there are least 32 players who enter camp with a credible chance to win one of the jobs.
“We shouldn’t overlook the importance of these five weeks,” said Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris on Monday as the team held its first full-squad workout. “We’re going to learn a lot about our players and there’s going to be a lot of competition in camp. I think that’s going to bring the very best out of people, and it’s going to tell us who deserves to be on the opening day roster.”
Here’s a preview of what to watch.
POSITION PLAYERS (at least three spots)
Harris said it’s more useful to think of the Tigers’ offensive collectively as 13 position players, rather than just a lineup of nine starters.
“I think it’s going to be a little bit of a mentality shift here,” he said. “We’re looking at how (those 13 players) fit together and how they produce as many runs as possible for us.”
Sure, there will be a handful of players who will play 150 games at one position if they stay healthy -- shortstop Javier Baez and center fielder Riley Greene spring to mind -- but the majority of spots will be shared.
Because we know the Tigers must carry at least two catchers, let’s focus on the remaining 11 spots.
Baez, Greene, designated hitter Miguel Cabrera, infielder Jonathan Schoop and outfielder Austin Meadows are definitely in. First baseman Spencer Torkelson and outfielder Matt Vierling are almost certainly in. Infielder Nick Maton is likely in. That’s eight.
So at least three spots are completely up for grabs. Sure, we could say that at least one must be an infielder and at least one an outfielder, but the reality is that there will be so much cross-training this spring that virtually every infielder is likely to have at least some experience in the outfield.
If you’re handicapping the race, focus on “complementary” skill sets, which is a fancy way of saying platoon partner. Someone like Ryan Kreidler, Tyler Nevin or Andy Ibanez -- all right-handed batters -- would make sense to pair with Maton.
The contenders (15): Brendon Davis, Cesar Hernandez, Andy Ibañez, Colt Keith, Ryan Kreidler, Andre Lipcius, Justyn-Henry Malloy, Tyler Nevin, Jermaine Palacios, Wenceel Perez, Zack Short, Akil Baddoo, Kerry Carpenter, Jonathan Davis, Parker Meadows.
The most serious contenders (10): Brendon Davis, Cesar Hernandez, Andy Ibañez, Ryan Kreidler, Tyler Nevin, Jermaine Palacios, Zack Short, Akil Baddoo, Kerry Carpenter, Jonathan Davis.
My picks (3): Ryan Kreidler, Andy Ibañez, Kerry Carpenter.
SECOND CATCHER (one spot)
If the Tigers hadn’t acquired Donny Sands as part of the Gregory Soto trade last month, we’d be talking a lot more about the multitude of other catchers in camp, all of whom have either big-league or high-level minor-league experience.
But the arrival of Sands means this is likely a two-man race to serve as co-catcher with Eric Haase, who is guaranteed a roster spot. Jake Rogers, who missed all of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, is the other top candidate.
If Sands or Rogers falters, or if there’s an injury, veteran Andrew Knapp is probably next up.
The contenders (7): Dillon Dingler, Mario Feliciano, Andrew Knapp, Michael Papierski, Julio E. Rodriguez, Jake Rogers, Donny Sands.
The most serious contenders (3): Andrew Knapp, Jake Rogers, Donny Sands.
My pick (1): Jake Rogers.
THE BULLPEN (at least three spots)
We’re not even bothering with the starting rotation, where Eduardo Rodriguez, Matthew Boyd and Michael Lorenzen have guaranteed spots and Spencer Turnbull and Matt Manning will be the remaining two starters if they show they’re ready this spring.
In the bullpen, Jose Cisnero, Alex Lange, Jason Foley, Will Vest and lefty Tyler Alexander are the holdovers from last year’s successful unit.
Cisnero is the only one in that group who is guaranteed a job (and that only by virtue of his contract and veteran status). But the other four are pretty good bets unless they falter this spring.
That leaves at least three vacancies in bullpen.
It was tough narrowing down this enormous field. To arrive at the “serious contenders,” I whacked three non-roster invitees who haven’t pitched above Double-A. But if the stuff is there, the Tigers won’t be afraid of selecting anyone.
My final picks are even more of a shot in the dark. Don’t take them too seriously until we get deeper into spring.
The contenders (22): Left-handers Miguel Del Pozo, Jace Fry, Tyler Holton, Zach Logue, Chasen Shreve, Joey Wentz, Adam Wolf; and right-handers Elvis Alvarado, Beau Brieske, Kervin Castro, Angel De Jesus, Miguel Diaz, Mason Englert, Alex Faedo, Rony Garcia, Brenan Hanifee, Garrett Hill, Reese Olson, Edwin Uceta, Brendan White, Trey Wingenter, Matt Wisler.
The most serious contenders (19): Left-handers Miguel Del Pozo, Jace Fry, Tyler Holton, Zach Logue, Chasen Shreve, Joey Wentz; and right-handers Beau Brieske, Kervin Castro, Angel De Jesus, Miguel Diaz, Mason Englert, Alex Faedo, Rony Garcia, Garrett Hill, Reese Olson, Edwin Uceta, Brendan White, Trey Wingenter, Matt Wisler.
My picks (3): Beau Brieske, Garrett Hill, Trey Wingenter. | https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2023/02/who-will-win-tigers-3-biggest-roster-battles-of-spring-training.html | 2023-02-21 23:57:05 | 1 | https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2023/02/who-will-win-tigers-3-biggest-roster-battles-of-spring-training.html |
MCLEAN, Va., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, will host a conference call on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the Company's second-quarter 2023 financial results. In advance of the call on July 25, 2023, Iridium will issue its second-quarter 2023 earnings press release, which will be available on the investor relations page of the Company's website. To participate in the teleconference, callers can dial 1-412-902-6740 and ask for the Iridium Communications Inc. conference call. Please dial in five minutes prior to the scheduled start time to help ensure the conference call begins in a timely manner. The conference call will also be simultaneously webcast at https://investor.iridium.com/events.
For those unable to participate in the live call, a replay of the webcast will be available in the investor relations section of the Company's website approximately one hour following the conclusion of the call.
About Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium® is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe. Iridium enables connections between people, organizations and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. Together with its ecosystem of partner companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions for markets that require truly global communications. In 2019, the company completed a generational upgrade of its satellite network and launched its new specialty broadband service, Iridium Certus®. Iridium Communications Inc. is headquartered in McLean, Va., U.S.A., and its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol IRDM. For more information about Iridium products, services and partner solutions, visit https://www.iridium.com/.
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Bridge Hydrocarbons, Inc. ("Next Bridge", "our", "we", or the "Company"), a private oil and gas exploration and production company with interests in Texas and Oklahoma, announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") relating to shares of common stock to be offered in a registered direct offering. The shares of common stock may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective.
The Company has engaged Roth Capital Partners as the exclusive placement agent for the registered direct offering.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
The Company is an independent public reporting energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation and/or development of oil and natural gas properties in the United States. Our primary focus has been the development of interests in an oil and gas project consisting of 134,000 contiguous gross acres we hold in the Orogrande Basin in West Texas in Hudspeth County, Texas. In addition, we have minor interests in the Eastern edge of the Midland Basin in Texas, and two minor well interests in Oklahoma. Please visit www.nextbridgehydrocarbons.com for more information.
This statement may contain "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described herein. Although the Company believes the expectations in such statements to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Information concerning the assumptions, uncertainties and risks that may affect the actual results can be found in the Company's filings with the SEC available on the Company's website or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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As new cars and trucks continue to become more complex and tech laden, the simple, almost minimalist nature of classic vehicles is a quality many buyers are seeking—and willing to spend big bucks on.
Velocity Restorations of Pensacola, Florida, is a company that has capitalized on the growing demand for classic vehicles that still offer the convenience, performance, and reliability of modern equivalents.
The company has spent the last decade building restomod versions of the original Ford Bronco, and it recently started offering a restomod version of the fifth-generation Ford F-Series F-250 pickup. Jay Leno has featured the truck in the latest episode of his Jay Leno’s Garage series.
Under the hood sits Ford’s modern 5.0-liter V-8 which Velocity Restorations drops in with minimal modification. The original chassis is also retained, though suspension and brakes are upgraded with modern items. The latter includes six-piston calipers up front and 14-inch rotors.
What’s perhaps most impressive about Velocity Restorations’ vehicles is the modern-meets-yesteryear kind of approach. Although thoroughly updated, the vehicles look like they could have left the factory in the same state. This is helped by the application of modern materials in a way that enables the vehicle to retain the classic feel. This approach results in a great looking ride that doesn’t at all feel overly retro.
Another appeal of Velocity Restorations is the company’s promise to complete a build in just 14 weeks. Current pricing for the F-250 restomod is $285,000 (the version shown has been optioned out to $325,000). Anyone looking for one of the Bronco restomods will need at least $268,000. Those prices include the cost of the donor vehicle.
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DETROIT (AP) — The fastest Corvette ever made comes out later this year, and it’s not powered soley by a howling V8.
The E-Ray is a gas electric hybrid, the first all-wheel-drive version of Chevrolet’s storied sports car with the front wheels running on an electric motor and the traditional 6.2-liter V8 powering the back.
Aimed at affluent buyers who want new technology in the top-line Chevrolet sports car, the $104,000 E-Ray jerks your head back as it goes from zero to 60 mph (97 kilometers per hour) in 2.5 seconds. General Motors says it can cover a quarter mile in 10.5 seconds.
Although those figures are slightly faster than its race track-ready brothers, the Z06 and Z07, it’s civil enough for the daily commute even though its rear tires are almost wide enough to compete in the Indianapolis 500.
Tadge Juechter, the Corvette’s executive chief engineer, said people would ask for the best version of the car, only to wind up a “track monster” that they’re trying to drive every day. “For the same money you can get all-wheel-drive, and comfort, security, and the livability that comes with a car like this,” he said. “We’ve really divided the family into pure track and to everyday utility.”
The E-Ray, which makes its debut exactly 70 years after the first Corvette was introduced in New York back in 1953, is a step toward an all-electric version of the car that will come out at at unspecified date.
Although GM may be over-selling the practicality, the E-Ray does come with all-season tires so it can be driven year-round, and the all-wheel-drive system is configured so it’s confident in the snow, up to just 4 inches due to its low ground clearance.
Unlike most hybrids, it’s not really made for efficiency, although will get a little better city mileage than a standard Stingray at 16 mpg. But because of higher mass and air drag, it will do worse than the standard Corvette’s 24 mpg on the highway. The electric motor adds 160 horsepower to the 495 generated by the V8, for a total of 655. Both systems come on at once for maximum acceleration.
Engineers say its technology sets the stage for the all-electric Corvette. When the latest generation of ‘Vette came out four years ago with the engine in the middle, engineers designed it so future there could be hybrid and electric versions in the future.
The car’s computers are configured to keep it stable by applying power to individual wheels when it’s slippery. GM engineers say most electronic stability controls rely on braking individual wheels. It’s a lot of engineering work for a niche product, but GM says knowledge from developing the car will show up in other vehicles. GM sold only 34,510 Corvettes last year.
The 1.9 kilowatt-hour battery is small compared with a full electric vehicle. It’s positioned under the console. You can’t plug it in to recharge it, but it gets energy restored from regenerative braking and from the V8 motor. It can be driven in “stealth mode” up to 45 mph for a short distance to quietly leave a neighborhood, GM says.
“As fast as you can discharge it, we recharge it, and we always keep it at a pretty optimum state of charge,” said Mike Kutcher, lead development engineer for the E-Ray. “We have a pretty high target state of charge so you always get maximum performance.”
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With days to go until the long Fourth of July weekend and its expected travel crunch, airlines are experiencing massive delays and outright cancellations of flights. Data from FlightAware, which tracks flights globally, shows more than 2,000 flights departing and arriving in the U.S. delayed, with at least 764 other flights outright canceled on Wednesday alone.
Some passengers have been stranded for days while staff is stretched so thin that workers are sleeping on cots at airports.
Association of Flight Attendants President Sara Nelson shared a photo of the chaos for United Airlines crew, many of whom are unable to be reassigned, putting their work in limbo.
Nelson’s call to action for United stems from an agreement between the airline and the flight attendants union that would allow workers to be paid at a higher tier than normal in order to accommodate the current crunch. The AFA noted that some weather issues made it harder to work through ever-changing flight plans but that doesn’t excuse the fact that “United management has the contractual ability, at their discretion, to incentivize Flight Attendant[s] through the use of White & Purple flag pay.”
What that means, according to the AFA’s United Master Executive Council, is that flight attendants have the opportunity to choose assignments that could see their pay boosted by up to 300% from now until July 6th.
The way United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has approached airline issues, at least publicly, has been by passing the buck instead of paying its workers. CNBC reports that Kirby put the blame on the weather and the Federal Aviation Administration. “The FAA frankly failed us,” Kirby told staffers, adding that crews were already behind schedule prior to bad weather, which “was further compounded by FAA staffing shortages Sunday evening.”
Air travel woes likely would not get to this point were it not for the lingering effects of the ongoing pandemic and the decisions made by those at the top of the industry — including Kirby, whose airline chose to furlough and layoff tens of thousands of workers as flying came to a halt due to COVID-19. It’s worth noting that, with compensation totaling more than $9.8 million last year, Kirby is the highest-paid CEO in his industry.
As far as FAA issues are concerned, Kirby isn’t the only critic of the agency’s seemingly slow approach to addressing travel issues. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), which represents thousands of air traffic control workers voiced its own frustrations over government inaction.
NATCA recently called for the passage of reauthorization bills in Congress and for additional language that would “require the FAA to hire controller trainees to the maximum pa of the FAA Academy (“maximum hiring”) in addition to experienced controllers” in addition to funding.
There is little the FAA can do to solve the airline industry’s internal issues, however. The top-down issue of airlines refusing to pay its workers impacts not just flight attendants but pilots, many of whom have threatened to strike for better conditions in addition to compensation.
Even airport workers are feeling the pressure of an industry on a fast-paced rebound but without a long-term plan to address conditions that far predate just one bad travel weekend.
At Miami International Airport, one of many such airports impacted by poor conditions and understaffing this week, airport workers with 32BJ SEIU will participating in one of many planned actions over American Airlines’ handling of airport contracts.
American Airlines, yet another carrier stretched to its limits over understaffing and weather issues, hasn’t just failed to solve its own staffing issues between pilots and crew but taken aim at the workers it once contracted out with at airports like Miami’s, including cabin cleaners and baggage handlers. In March, the carrier chose to use its own subsidiary in staffing at the airport, canceling a contract that employed around 100 workers but re-hiring just 15 employees as part of Envoy at a significant pay cut.
Through subcontracting under its own umbrella, American Airlines has been able to pay workers much less than what 32BJ SEIU members and others are calling for under the recently-introduced “Good Jobs for Good Airports Act,” which would transform the lives of airport workers around the country by ensuring higher pay and better benefits.
Speaking at Wednesday’s action, Miami International Airport security officer Joseph Palma detailed the deteriorating conditions he’d been working in since taking the job in 2017. Palma’s pay has failed to keep up with rising costs and health insurance is nonexistent, plunging his family into medical debt. “The life of a Miami airport worker is a life of need,” Palma said.
“We need higher wages. We need paid sick days so we don’t report to work sick and get our coworkers sick. We need vacation days so we can rest and have a full life. We need health insurance so we can take care of ourselves. More than anything, we need respect and a voice on the job so we’re not exploited by greedy companies and airlines.” | https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/reckon/2023/06/dont-blame-just-bad-weather-flight-delays-and-cancellations-underscore-airport-workers-need-for-better-pay-health-care.html | 2023-06-28 20:50:38 | 1 | https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/reckon/2023/06/dont-blame-just-bad-weather-flight-delays-and-cancellations-underscore-airport-workers-need-for-better-pay-health-care.html |
NHC: Tropical Storm Alex 'likely' to form on path toward Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - The first named storm of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season could potentially form this weekend as it moves toward Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) on Thursday.
The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor of slowly organizing showers and storms on the east side of the Mexican Yucatan/northwest Caribbean. Despite strong upper level winds, this system is likely to become a tropical depression or tropical storm while it moves northwest over the northwest Caribbean and southeastern Gulf of Mexico.
"Regardless of development, heavy rain looks likely across the Yucatan, western Cuba during the next day or so, spreading into southern and potentially Central Florida from that point on," said FOX 35 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Jayme King.
FOX 35 has declared Saturday a FOX 35 WEATHER IMPACT DAY to account for any changes in the forecast and an increase in local tropical impacts.
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As of 5 a.m. on Thursday, the system has an 80-percent chance of developing over the next two days. If the system does become a tropical storm, it would be called Alex. The latest tropical model plots show a system running across southwest Florida on Saturday packing heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
The FOX 35 News exclusive TROPICAL FOX MODEL is keeping the lion's share of impacts pegged down in the southern Peninsula as of Thursday morning.
If a stronger system develops, the track could move a bit more north-northwest, increasing local impacts in Central Florida. Heavy tropical downpours and gusty winds could result. We would also have to watch for an isolated tornado risk if a more northerly track emerges.
Currently, the TROPICAL FOX MODEL is situated between the GFS and EUROPEAN forecast models. The Euro in more north in track, closer the Central Florida. The GFS remains well south. The severe weather outlook from the SPC indicates a "LEVEL-1 POSSIBLE" on Saturday for the tip of South Florida. Heavy rain, damaging winds, water spouts-tornadoes could all pose hazards. Stay tuned, much can change!
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Meanwhile, a weak surface trough located northeast of the northwestern Bahamas is producing disorganized showers and a few thunderstorms. Forecasters say development chances remain low at 10-percent over the next five days.
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Switzerland vs. New Zealand: Live Stream, TV Channel & Game Info - July 30
Published: Jul. 29, 2023 at 3:40 AM EDT|Updated: 56 minutes ago
On Sunday, July 30 at 3:00 AM ET in Dunedin, New Zealand, Switzerland meets New Zealand in these teams' last group-stage match at the 2023 Women's World Cup.
The matchup featuring Switzerland and New Zealand will be airing on FOX US,Fox Sports 2.
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How to Watch Switzerland vs. New Zealand
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 3:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: FOX US,Fox Sports 2
- Location: Dunedin, New Zealand
- Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium
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Switzerland Group Stage Schedule
Switzerland's Recent Performance
- Switzerland finished level in its last matchup, 0-0, versus Norway on July 25. outshot Switzerland by a margin of nine to seven.
- Switzerland failed to score, with Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic leading the way with one shot, in the match.
- Through two Women's World Cup matches for Switzerland, Ramona Bachmann has scored one goal.
- So far in two Women's World Cup games, Seraina Piubel has scored one goal.
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Switzerland's 2023 Women's World Cup Roster
- Gaelle Thalmann #1
- Julia Stierli #2
- Lara Marti #3
- Laura Felber #4
- Noelle Maritz #5
- Geraldine Reuteler #6
- Amira Arfaoui #7
- Nadine Riesen #8
- Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic #9
- Ramona Bachmann #10
- Coumba Sow #11
- Livia Peng #12
- Lia Walti #13
- Marion Rey #14
- Luana Buhler #15
- Sandrine Mauron #16
- Seraina Piubel #17
- Viola Calligaris #18
- Eseosa Aigbogun #19
- Fabienne Humm #20
- Seraina Friedli #21
- Meriame Terchoun #22
- Alisha Lehmann #23
New Zealand Group Stage Schedule
New Zealand's Recent Performance
- In its last outing on July 25, New Zealand suffered a 1-0 defeat to the Philippines, outshooting the Philippines 14 to four.
- New Zealand didn't score a goal against , but Hannah Wilkinson paced the team with four shots.
- Jacqui Hand has has not scored, but does have one assist for New Zealand in Women's World Cup (two games).
- In two Women's World Cup matches, Wilkinson has one goal.
New Zealand's 2023 Women's World Cup Roster
- Erin Nayler #1
- Ria Percival #2
- Claudia Bunge #3
- C.J. Bott #4
- Michaela Foster #5
- Malia Steinmetz #6
- Ali Riley #7
- Daisy Cleverley #8
- Gabi Rennie #9
- Annalie Longo #10
- Olivia Chance #11
- Betsy Hassett #12
- Rebekah Stott #13
- Katie Bowen #14
- Paige Satchell #15
- Jacqui Hand #16
- Hannah Wilkinson #17
- Grace Jale #18
- Elizabeth Anton #19
- Indiah Paige Riley #20
- Victoria Esson #21
- Milly Clegg #22
- Anna Leat #23
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EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — In the hurdles world before Sydney McLaughlin, it took years to shave fractions of seconds off records, and winning races didn’t always mean rewriting history.
This once-in-a-lifetime athlete is obliterating that mindset as quickly as she’s destroying the records she sets again and again.
For the fourth time in 13 months, the 22-year-old McLaughlin set the world record. On Friday, she ran the 400-meter hurdles at world championships in 50.68 seconds. She shattered her old mark by 0.73 seconds, a ridiculous number for a race of this distance and an amount of time that, in the world before McLaughlin, it had taken 33 years to trim.
She beat second-place finisher Femke Bol of the Netherlands by 1.59 seconds. McLaughlin’s main rival, Dalilah Muhammad, finished third in 53.13 seconds, a time that would’ve won the world title with ease a mere seven years ago.
And yet, as McLaughlin summed up her takeaways from the evening — an evening in which she delivered in a race she has turned into one of track’s must-see events — she was far from ready to declare she had run the perfect race.
“I haven’t had a chance to watch it, so I’ll have to do that and go back and talk to my coach,” McLaughlin said. “But I think there’s always things to improve on. I think we’re pushing the boundaries of the sport, especially in our event.”
After McLaughlin received her gold medal and listened to “The Star-Spangled Banner,” World Athletics President Sebastian Coe handed her a $100,000 check — the prize for breaking the record at worlds. This marked the fourth straight major race in which she’s bettered the mark.
On a clear, perfect, 72-degree night at Hayward Stadium, McLaughlin left Bol and Muhammad behind by the 150-meter mark. By the time the American reached the final curve, it was clear this would strictly be a race against the clock.
“It was crazy,” Bol said. “She was so far in front at the end, I was almost doubting if I really had a good race. Then, I saw the time and I thought, ‘Wow, that explains a lot.’”
When McLaughlin finished, she bent to the ground, looked at the scoreboard and said, “That’s great, that’s great.” She clutched her knees and smiled. A minute later, the mascot, Legend the Bigfoot, photo bombed her while holding a sign saying: “World records are my favorite food.”
The 400-hurdles record of 52.34, held by Yuliya Pechonkina of Russia, had sat on the books for 16 years when Muhammad, not McLaughlin, lowered it to 52.20 at U.S. championships in Iowa in 2019.
Back then, Muhammad’s coach, Boogie Johnson, said there had long been the thought that the Russian’s record seemed “a little soft” and ripe for a takeover. Muhammad broke it again, at 52.16, at world championships in 2019.
That was a race McLaughlin lost by a mere 0.07, and one that set her about making changes.
Since connecting with coach Bobby Kersee, she has broken the record at last year’s Olympic trials (51.90), the Olympics (51.46) and nationals last month. (51.41). Now, this — a 1.4% improvement on a four-week-old record and a maiden voyage into times in the 50s.
“I definitely thought it was possible,” Muhammad said. “And after that race, I think 49 is possible.”
McLaughlin has set three of her four records on this very track at Hayward Stadium. She has turned what used to be the best one-on-one showdown in track — her vs. Muhammad — into a one-woman show for the time being.
The big question: how?
Some answers lie in the mix of improved track surfaces, new technology in the spikes that hurdling great Edwin Moses compared to “having trampolines on your shoes,” and a new coaching regimen employed by Kersee, who has worked with virtually all of America’s greats, in the run-up to last year’s Olympics.
But mostly, pure talent.
“It’s just putting everything that you’ve done in practice into the race to the point where you’re just letting your body do what it does,” McLaughlin said.
Another way to look at McLaughlin’s dominance: Traversing the track while leaping 10 hurdles took her only 1.57 seconds longer than Shaunae Miller-Uibo of the Bahamas needed to win the 400-flat, held about a half-hour before the main event.
In the men’s race, American Michael Norman won the world title in 44.29 seconds, pulling away from 2012 Olympic champion Kirani James over the final 80 meters.
Norman received massive applause from the nearly full stands, thought the emotional center of the evening came a few minutes earlier. Javelin thrower Kara Winger, a 36-year-old coming off her second ACL surgery, threw 64.05 meters (210 feet, 1 inch) on her sixth and final attempt to finish second behind Australia’s Kelsey-Lee Barber.
It was the first medal in any major competition for the eight-time national champion, who rigged up a cable-and-pulley system in her backyard to keep up with her training during the pandemic.
And then came McLaughlin. She and Muhammad upped the U.S. medals total to 26 through eight days. The Americans need five more to surpass their championships record. The weekend is heavy with relays, which will include the surprise return of Allyson Felix in the 4×400.
It would be no surprise to see McLaughlin (and Muhammad) on America’s 4×400 relay team, too, just as they were last summer in Tokyo where they helped the U.S. win gold.
Speaking of that 400 flat, McLaughlin teased the idea that she might have a future there, as well.
“My coach thinks there’s a lot more to be done,” she said. “At some point, we could do maybe the 4, or maybe the 100 hurdles. He says to just really enjoy the 400 hurdles while I’m doing it, and then, if you want to expand, go from there. So, the sky’s the limit for sure.”
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U.S. senators from both parties expressed skepticism Tuesday that a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons would result in lower prices for consumers.
“Fewer local options mean less competition to keep prices low,” said Sen. Alex Padilla, a California Democrat, in a hearing before the antitrust subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Padilla said Kroger and Albertsons compete in many California cities.
But the CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons insisted there will still be competition, and said a merger will help them counter growing rivals like Walmart, Costco and Amazon.
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen said the days of shoppers buying all their groceries at one store once a week are gone. Shoppers often get their groceries at five or six different locations, he said.
“I just don’t see less competition going forward,” McMullen said. “It’s easy for customers to take a left turn or a right turn.”
Kroger announced its plan to acquire Albertsons for $20 billion in mid-October. Together, the companies would control about 13% of the U.S. grocery market. If it’s approved by U.S. antitrust regulators, the deal is expected to close in early 2024.
Sen. Mike Lee, a Utah Republican, noted the subcommittee would have little say in whether the merger will go through. That will be a decision for the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department. But he said the hearing was an important opportunity for the public to understand a merger that could impact their lives.
Lee needled Kroger for approving a $1 billion stock buyback last year even as food prices were jumping for consumers. Lee said U.S. households paid an average of $110 more for food in October than they did a year ago.
“If Kroger wasn’t passing on savings to consumers when it was competing with Albertsons, then why would we think it would pass on savings after it eliminates competition?” he said.
But McMullen said Kroger has lowered prices after other mergers, like its 2013 acquisition of Harris Teeter.
“From a business standpoint, that is our commitment,” he said.
McMullen reiterated Kroger’s plan to spend $500 million reducing prices, $1.3 billion updating Albertsons stores and $1 billion on higher employee wages and improved benefits if the merger goes through.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Minnesota Democrat, asked about the timeframe for that spending and wondered who would make sure the company met its commitments. McMullen said those investments would be spread over four years.
Others peppered the companies with questions about potential store closures or employee layoffs. Kroger and Albertsons have said they will sell or spin off up to 375 Albertsons stores in markets where they currently compete.
“The intent is not to close stores. The intent is to divest stores,” Albertsons President and CEO Vivek Sankaran said.
But that didn’t ease lawmakers’ concerns. Several noted that when Albertsons acquired Safeway in 2015 for $9.2 billion, the FTC required it to divest 168 stores. The largest buyer of those stores filed for bankruptcy protection nine months later and Albertsons wound up buying back some of the locations.
“When divested assets head into bankruptcy in less than a year, that remedy is an embarrassing failure,” Lee said.
Sankaran said the FTC approved the buyer in that merger. This time, he said, Albertsons __ pending the FTC’s approval __ may spin off stores into a separate company that would be led by experienced leaders.
Kroger, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, operates 2,800 stores in 35 states, including brands like Ralphs, Smith’s and Harris Teeter. Alberstons, based in Boise, Idaho, operates 2,273 stores in 34 states, including brands like Safeway, Jewel Osco and Shaw’s. Together the companies employ around 710,000 people.
Federal lawmakers aren’t the only ones scrutinizing the merger plan. Earlier this month, a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued to block Albertsons from paying a $4 billion dividend to its shareholders until they have reviewed the merger.
That payout is temporarily on hold after a state judge in Washington said he needed more time to consider the matter. | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/us-lawmakers-skeptical-grocery-merger-will-mean-lower-prices/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2022-11-30 00:19:51 | 1 | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/us-lawmakers-skeptical-grocery-merger-will-mean-lower-prices/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
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BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) - In Idaho House seat 35B, Ammon Representative Chad Christensen was up against Ammon City Councilman Josh Wheeler.
In the last election, Christensen did well in outlying counties but did poorly in Bonneville County.
With Onieda and Franklin counties no longer being in the district, Wheeler was able to win over Christensen.
Wheeler received 4,714 votes to Christensen's 4,352 votes.
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This baby name is out of this world.
Nearly one year after Ed Sheeran and his wife Cherry Seaborn welcomed their second daughter, the singer is revealing her name. He confirmed that the 10-month-old's name as Jupiter in a Rolling Stone cover story published March 21.
Jupiter joins the couple's family of four, which also includes big sister Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran, 2. The news comes a few weeks after the musician shared that Cherry was diagnosed with a tumor while pregnant with Jupiter, and that she couldn't be operated on until after the birth.
The "Perfect" singer told Rolling Stone that he and Cherry considered delivering Jupiter early, however his wife ended up carrying their daughter the full term. She underwent a successful surgery for the tumor in June 2022.
"There's nothing you can do about it," Ed recalled. "You feel so powerless."
That period of strife was also worsened by the mourning of his best friend Jamal Edwards, who died February 2022 at age 31. And that same month, Ed was in court battling a copyright infringement case regarding his single 2017 hit "Shape of You." Though he walked away with a legal victory, his mental health suffered greatly from everything he had undergone that February.
"I was spiraling through fear, depression and anxiety," he noted in a March 1 statement. "I felt like I was drowning, head below the surface, looking up but not being able to break through for air."
Ed channeled this emotion into his forthcoming album, - (pronounced Subtract), which he called a "diary entry" into his experiences during this time, and adding that it's his vulnerable work to date.
"As an artist I didn't feel like I could credibly put a body of work into the world that didn't accurately represent where I am and how I need to express myself at this point in my life," he explained. "This album is purely that. It's opening the trapdoor into my soul. For the first time I'm not trying to craft an album people will like. I'm merely putting something out that's honest and true to where I am in my adult life."
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is outlining its goals for a new trade deal with Australia, Japan, South Korea and nine other nations meant to signal the country’s commitment to working with the Indo-Pacific region at a time of growing Chinese clout.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Friday released its negotiating objectives for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, a deal with the 12 nations launched in May.
Among them, the U.S. wants the Indo-Pacific countries to improve their labor and environmental standards and ensure their markets remain open to competition, while also taking steps to ease supply-chain backlogs at border crossings.
After the Trump administration’s clashes with U.S. allies, Asian countries have welcomed America’s reengagement in the region, which also comes at a time of considerable economic disruption arising from COVID-19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
But many were disappointed the framework doesn’t lower tariffs or provide signatories with more access to the U.S. market.
The Obama administration had negotiated a detailed trade agreement with 11 other Pacific Rim nations, the Trans-Pacific Partnership. But President Donald Trump, saying the TPP and similar trade deals threaten American jobs, pulled out of the agreement in his first week in office. The other countries moved forward without the United States.
The Biden administration has no plans to rejoin the trade bloc and is instead promoting the Indo-Pacific framework. Critics consider the agreement a vague alternative to TPP.
Still, the administration noted that countries involved in the framework — also including Brunei, Fiji, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam — account for 40% of global GDP.
“The future of the 21st century economy is going to be largely written in the Indo-Pacific,” the trade office said Friday. The framework “will help to drive sustainable growth for all our economies.”
The Biden administration said its trade team would also seek to promote digital trade, among other things.
USTR is handling the trade aspects of the framework. The Commerce Department is overseeing three other framework initiatives involving improving supply chains and promoting a green economy and “fair’’ growth that emphasizes the rule of law and labor rights. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ap-us-to-seek-stronger-labor-environmental-standards-in-asia/ | 2022-09-24 14:17:23 | 1 | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ap-us-to-seek-stronger-labor-environmental-standards-in-asia/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — Add state and local government to the list of entities struggling to deal with growing tension over Pride month.
In the past few months, several major companies have come under fire for expressing support for the LGBTQ+ community, whether it’s Budweiser’s partnership with a transgender influencer, Target’s annual section of Pride-themed merchandise during June or a rainbow rocking chair at Cracker Barrel.
In response to the backlash, many companies folded.
Budweiser was criticized for failing to defend the very influencer they hired while Target began pulling Pride items from the shelves. Cracker Barrel’s public support for Pride has remained, but the decision drew a solemn Tweet from the Texas Family Project: “We take no pleasure reporting that Cracker Barrel has fallen.”
In the Hoosier state, a miniature version of the national culture wars have played out on the social media profiles of government entities, with one unexpectedly supportive state agency emerging: the Indiana Department of Correction.
IDOC bucks trend of other state agencies with Pride posts
Of the handful of state agencies with a Facebook page, IDOC is the only agency with posts about Pride month. In fact, the agency has changed its profile picture to have a Pride flag in the background of the logo.
The Capital Chronicle reached out to nine other state agencies about their policies surrounding Pride month and social media messaging. None had specific plans to celebrate the month or policies directing them how to message about the month.
The silence on Pride month comes after the Indiana General Assembly passed a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, strengthened restrictions on school library books deemed obscene and will soon require parental notification when a student asks to go by a different name or pronoun in school.
The reception to IDOC’s post was mixed. One commenter applauded the department’s recognition of diversity, while others questioned why a state agency was posting about “personal beliefs.”
“You want to prove your support for diversity? Change it to the Christian flag next! I bet you won’t,” one commenter wrote.
The post is nothing new for the department, which highlighted LGBTQ+ members of the department on social media last June and had a booth at the Indy Pride Festival this year.
In a statement to the Capital Chronicle, IDOC said the department “strives to be an inclusive workplace by supporting our diverse staff of more than 5,000 people throughout the state with programs and groups such as IDOC-Out. IDOC-Out, which was formed in 2021, is comprised of IDOC employees who identify as and/or support the LGBTQ+ community.”
The governor’s office confirmed the state has no specific policies for Pride month, but the governor did send a letter welcoming people to Indy Pride in 2017.
“We haven’t made a habit of singling out months,” Holcomb told the Capital Chronicle. “We let agencies for the most part, unless it crosses an egregious line, share messages themselves and I haven’t had to intervene yet.”
Previous governors have also sent letters to Indy Pride, including former Gov. Mike Pence in 2015 and Gov. Mitch Daniels in 2005.
Pence’s letter came in the wake of backlash against the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and was criticized for not specifically mentioning the LGBTQ+ community. Daniels’ letter made clear the celebration was about acceptance of people’s differences, including gender identity and sexual orientation.
Local governments split on support for Pride on social media
On a local level, decisions on whether or not to publicly support Pride on social media have generated controversy.
At the start of Pride month, Westfield Mayor Andy Cook — a Republican — directed his staff to remove a Pride post on the city’s Facebook page after it had been up for less than a day, telling the IndyStar that he felt the government should “remain neutral on these social issues.” Cook did not respond to the Capital Chronicle’s requests for comment.
However, Westfield’s Republican-run neighbor, Carmel, received an outpouring of support from the community for their Pride post. The post received hundreds of positive comments, with some commenters tagging Westfield’s Facebook page
Beyond social media support, Carmel has been known for being one of the few places in Indiana to pass laws protecting LGBTQ+ people. In 2015, Carmel mayor Jim Brainard introduced and passed an anti-discrimination ordinance that included protections for sexual orientation and gender identity.
Some cities with Democratic mayors have varying levels of public support for the LGBTQ community.
Bloomington, for example, has not posted about Pride at all so far, although the city’s social media accounts have published posts this month about National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Juneteenth.
Fort Wayne, also led by a Democratic mayor, has not posted about Pride on Facebook, but said “Love is Love. Happy Pride Month” on its Twitter page. The majority of the comments on the post were negative.
“We hope that every person in Fort Wayne feels respected, valued and appreciated. We will not tolerate discrimination in any form on any basis, including sexual orientation. Everyone should feel like they belong here in Fort Wayne,” John Perlich, Fort Wayne spokesman, said in a statement to the Capital Chronicle.
Indianapolis has posted about Pride on Instagram and Facebook and Mayor Joe Hogsett attended both the parade and festival on June 10.
In a statement to the Capital Chronicle, the Indianapolis mayor’s office said the city will always welcome and affirm the LGBTQ+ community.
“We do think it’s important to make sure residents and visitors feel that sense of welcome, whether it’s during Pride Month or throughout the year. That includes through social media posts, or having an entry at the Pride parade and festival, or regular engagement with the LGBTQ+ community across city services.”
Shortly before the Pride parade, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department announced the rollout of a Pride-themed vehicle for the month, a decision that was organized by officers and funded by the Indy Public Safety Foundation — not taxpayer dollars. | https://www.kpcnews.com/heraldrepublican/article_b115e988-882f-5ec1-a992-609f6fc872eb.html | 2023-06-19 14:23:26 | 0 | https://www.kpcnews.com/heraldrepublican/article_b115e988-882f-5ec1-a992-609f6fc872eb.html |
Children’s Museum partners with NASA for Stella Star Party
The event is tonight from 6-8
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - In celebration of the first released images from the Webb Telescope, the Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley is holding an out-of-this-world event.
Hannah McCurrin with the museum joined First News at Four to share more about the special night.
The Stella Star Party will display the new images and will feature an expert panel held by NASA, as well as some graduate students from Texas A&M astronomy. There will be games and crafts for kids.
McCurrin says the museum aims to spark interest in STEM programs with the event.
“Children, especially young girls, do start to develop, unfortunately, limiting beliefs about going into that STEM education field, especially at really young ages, and so we want to make sure that we’re encouraging children to have those opportunities for growth and exploration in those STEM fields, knowing this is something that you can do,” says McCurrin.
Anyone is welcomed to attend this free event on Tuesday, July 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stella Hotel.
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Several injured when SUV crashes into front of Apple store
Published: Nov. 21, 2022 at 11:57 AM CST|Updated: 35 minutes ago
HINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — Authorities say an SUV crashed into an Apple store in Massachusetts, injuring several people.
A large hole was seen in the glass front of the store and first responders were at the scene in Hingham following the crash shortly before 11 a.m. Monday.
Police are investigating and didn’t immediately say whether the crash was believed to be accidental.
At least five people were reported hurt.
A nurse at nearby South Shore Hospital told WCVB that the hospital was notified that seven to 10 victims could be transported to their emergency room.
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A roundup of the week's most newsworthy travel industry press releases from PR Newswire, including AI for trip planning and Caribbean updates from Celebrity Cruises and Alaska Airlines.
NEW YORK, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the travel industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
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- Priceline Unveils Trip Intelligence, its Summer 2023 Product Release, a Game-Changing Suite of Tools and Enhancements for Smarter Travel Booking
Trip Intelligence is an innovative suite of over 40 booking tools and site enhancements that support easier, more informed trip planning, including Priceline's Penny, a proprietary generative AI chatbot. - Celebrity Cruises® Will Be Island Hopping Like Never Before with the Introduction of a New Caribbean Program Including the First Ever Stops to Perfect Day at CocoCay
Starting next April, sun chasers, beach lovers and relaxation seekers, will all be able to enjoy the Caribbean like never before on board two award-winning ships, Celebrity BeyondSM and Celebrity Reflection®, as they begin to call the tropics home. - ISLAND Waterpark - World's Largest Indoor Beachfront Waterpark - Opens at Atlantic City's Showboat Resort on June 30th
The $100 million ISLAND Waterpark features 11 slides, a 1,000 square-foot surf simulator, first-of-its-kind nightlife entertainment exclusively for adults, and much, much more. - The Caribbean is calling! Alaska Airlines adds new flights to the Bahamas
Alaska Airlines has added its first-ever flights to the Bahamas with nonstops from both Los Angeles and Seattle. The airline is also increasing its service to Mexico with new routes between Las Vegas and both Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta. All four new international routes begin flying in mid-December. - Play Celebrity for a Day at SeaWorld this Summer with the "Ultimate VIP Tour," Granting Exclusive Access to Extraordinary Animal Encounters and Thrilling Attractions for the Whole Family
Personal VIP Tour Guides shepherd a highly customized, thoughtfully paced experience and interactions with perks including front of the line access to rides, reserved seating for presentations, character meet-and-greets, unique culinary experiences, exclusive in-park VIP lounges and reserved VIP parking for ultimate convenience. - Study Reveals How Far Americans Will Travel and Go into Debt to See Their Favorite Musical Artists
"We've always known the influence that music has and our study further proves that," says Alex Miller, Founder of Upgraded Points. "Fans are willing to travel farther and spare no expense just for the chance to stand in the crowd and experience their favorites live." - Nationally Acclaimed #1 Field of Screams Maryland Announces Major Expansion Following Last Year's Record-Breaking Attendance
Field of Screams Maryland, an immersive Halloween attraction, has doubled the number of stations of their flagship Super Screams Haunted trail, a one-hour walk through dark, cold, sinister woods, to include over 50 terrifying scenes packed full of custom props, décor, and actors, including Skinner Shack, Infested House, Laser Maze and the all-new Clown Freak Show. - Pratt & Whitney and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance Announce First GTF Engine Induction
AFI KLM E&M is one of several distinguished providers in Europe supporting GTF MRO work and will become the third facility in the region to provide full disassembly, assembly, and test capability for the PW1500G engine. - Island Routes Unveils 'Private and Bespoke' Travel Experiences
From private catamaran cruises that sail island to island, and thrilling underwater adventures while snorkeling in Turks & Caicos, to swimming with the iconic pigs in The Exumas, the Private Collection will offer guests the chance to enjoy some of Island Routes' most adored tours all to themselves. - Booking.com Launches New AI Trip Planner to Enhance Travel Planning Experience Travelers can ask the AI Trip Planner general travel-related questions, as well as more specific queries to support any stage of their trip planning process, including scoping out potential destinations and accommodation options, providing travel inspiration based on the individual traveler's needs and requirements, as well as creating itineraries for a particular city, country or region.
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The new documentary “We Met in Virtual Reality” was filmed entirely in virtual reality chat rooms and focuses on the deep relationships that are often formed. The film debuts tonight on HBO and will be streamed on HBO Max.
Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks with director Joe Hunting.
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Eliot Ness is a 20th-century law enforcement legend. Most people know him as the incorruptible crime fighter who brought down Chicago gangster Al “Scarface” Capone during Prohibition in the early 1930s. Ness was immortalized in a book, television series and movie — all titled “The Untouchables.”
“Eliot Ness was involved in trying to disrupt the flow of beer and look for evidence of bootlegging but never found enough evidence to build a strong case against Capone on those charges,” Jonathan Eig, the author of “Get Capone: The Secret Plot That Captured America’s Most Wanted Gangster,” told me. Instead, Capone was sent to prison for tax evasion. “Ness was one of the smaller players, to be honest, in building the case against Capone.” But a story about the Internal Revenue Service accountants who gathered evidence against Capone would be pretty boring, he notes.
An upcoming festival in Coudersport, Pa., is doing its part to reconcile Ness the larger-than-life lawman and the real-life federal agent with integrity who still serves as a role model. One part of his legend is true: Ness and his team did earn the nickname “The Untouchables” because they couldn’t be bribed, unlike many other contemporaries.
The Eliot Ness Fest, scheduled for July 15-17, acknowledges the entertaining Hollywood fiction while putting Ness’s achievements in historical context. Thousands are expected to converge on the small Pennsylvania town this summer for a three-day event celebrating Ness’s career. The Eliot Ness Fest is also a family-friendly tribute to law enforcement, wrapped up in Roaring Twenties cosplay.
Stephen A. Green, an organizer of the event who’s the president and CEO of the Eliot Ness Museum, calls it “an opportunity to relive one of the most glamorous and violent periods of the country’s past.” It includes films, a parade and historical enactments. The festival this year coincides with the 50th anniversary of ATF; Associate Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer Thomas Chittum will deliver the keynote address.
In addition to Chicago, Ness is associated with Cleveland, where he served as the city’s public safety director in the 1930s and ’40s. Ness lived in Coudersport only for about the last year of his life. But Coudersport is the birthplace of Ness’s “Untouchable” legend.
Ness moved to the scenic town in north-central Pennsylvania with his third wife and their 10-year-old son to pursue a business opportunity. Before he died of a heart attack in 1957 at age 54, Ness met with writer Oscar Fraley multiple times at the Hotel Crittenden, located in the center of town just across the street from where the Eliot Ness Museum now stands. They talked about Ness’s crime-fighting days and made plans to write a book about his experiences.
The lawman had resisted sharing his story, but he was deeply in debt and needed the money the book would bring in, says A. Brad Schwartz, the co-author with Max Allan Collins of “Scarface and the Untouchable: Al Capone, Eliot Ness, and the Battle for Chicago” and “Eliot Ness and the Mad Butcher: Hunting America’s Deadliest Unidentified Serial Killer at the Dawn of Modern Criminology.”
Ness didn’t approve of the exaggerations in Fraley’s draft, but he’s nevertheless credited as a co-author of the resulting book when it was published shortly after his death. These days, many people who know his backstory agree that “The Untouchables” is a highly embellished tale of Ness’s part in bringing Capone to justice.
The book spawned a television series starring Robert Stack that ran from 1959 to 1963 and the 1987 movie starring Kevin Costner. The book, series and movie cemented Ness’s image as a tough-talking, gun-toting federal agent, much to the annoyance of some who knew the true story of Capone’s downfall.
“There were plenty of people who were still alive who remembered the real history and knew Eliot Ness had nothing to do with it,” Schwartz told me. Getting Capone was a team effort by the Prohibition Bureau, the Treasury Department and the Bureau of Investigation, the agency that became the FBI, he explains.
“What’s been lost in the fight is all of the work he did to modernize, to professionalize and to reform law enforcement,” Schwartz says. Ness’s work on the Capone case was ahead of its time in trying to make law enforcement less brutal and corrupt. It also laid the foundation for the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act to prosecute organized-crime figures.
Ness didn’t resurface in the media again until 2014, when three U.S. senators proposed naming the ATF headquarters in D.C. after Ness. But the Chicago City Council passed a resolution introduced by city Alderman Edward M. Burke protesting the move, which revived the debate over what Ness did and didn’t do in the Capone case. Ultimately, ATF named its headquarters after Ariel Rios, the first ATF agent killed in the line of duty after the ATF became an independent bureau. (Burke was indicted on federal racketeering and bribery charges in 2019 and is awaiting trial.)
In recent years, ATF has been instrumental in setting the record straight on its most famous agent and celebrating his achievements. The bureau named the atrium after Ness when the building opened in 2008. A portrait of Ness created from a collage of ATF agents’ photos is on display. “Clearly, there’s a mythology that’s built around Eliot Ness,” acknowledges ATF’s Chittum. “That’s not lost on any of us.”
Chittum told me he jumped at the chance to speak at this year’s Eliot Ness Fest. The man and the myth serve an important storytelling function that allows the bureau to highlight bigger issues, he says. “Ness is also a symbol of ethical law enforcement. In an era where there are a lot of questions about the legitimacy and credibility of law enforcement, I think it’s worth celebrating the honest cop.”
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BANGKOK (AP) — As Myanmar’s military put on an annual show of strength Monday, its top leader told its assembled ranks they need to take decisive action against those fighting army rule of the country.
Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing spoke at a military parade on Armed Forces Day. At sunrise, members of all service branches marched in mass formations onto a huge parade ground in the capital, Naypyitaw, backed by armored vehicles, missiles and artillery as well as fighter jets and helicopters flying overhead.
Myanmar’s military has been accused of indiscriminate killings of civilians as it engages in major offensives to suppress the armed resistance opposed to its takeover of the government two years ago. Min Aung Hlaing in his speech said those who condemned his military government demonstrated indifference to the violence committed by its opponents.
Armed Forces Day marks the anniversary of the start of a 1945 uprising of a ragtag army against occupying Japanese forces. The country then called Burma attained independence from colonial power Britain in 1948 and has been ruled by a succession of military governments for most of the years since.
On Feb. 1, 2021, the army ousted Aung San Suu Kyi’s elected government, prompting peaceful protests that security forces suppressed with bloody violence. The escalation of the violence since then has been characterized by U.N. experts and others as a civil war.
The opposition to military rule is led by a self-styled National Unity Government, or NUG, which was established by elected lawmakers who were denied their seats by the army and stakes a claim to being the country’s legitimate administration.
Its armed wing, the loosely organized People’s Defense Forces, or PDF, along with their armed ethnic minority allies, regularly strike military columns, bases and outposts. At the same time, the army and air force are hitting villages with artillery and air strikes, often causing civilian casualties and credibly being accused of other brutal human rights abuses. Their offenses have displaced more than a million people, causing a humanitarian crisis.
“The terror acts of the NUG and its lackey so-called PDFs are needed to be tackled for good and all,” Min Aung Hlaing said in his speech. “The (military) and the government also need to take action against this terrorist group, trying to devastate the country and killing the people.”
His government has declared major resistance organizations to be terrorist groups, and anyone associated with them is subject to harsh punishment.
While Min Aung Hlaing said the actions of his military were necessary to achieve peace, his government is keen to dismiss allegations of human rights abuses by pointing at violence carried out by its opponents.
After security forces arrested, tortured and killed activists in the cities, urban guerrilla groups responded with bombing and assassinations of targets linked to the military. On Friday, a veteran corporate lawyer accused of being a military crony was shot dead in the country’s biggest city, Yangon.
There were scattered protests reported against the army’s celebration.
Independent online media reported that bomb explosions took place in at least three areas of the country’s biggest city, Yangon on Monday morning.
Yangon Revolution Force, a pro-democracy activist group, announced it had protested Armed Forces Day by performing a ritual at a Buddhist pagoda placing a curse on Min Aung Hlaing. The military’s leaders, like many other people in Myanmar, are known to be highly superstitious.
In the Sagaing region in the northwest, a stronghold of armed resistance, people held small protests against Armed Forces Day.
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Collaboration between Impartner, Google and Amanda AI creates an automated system to maximize Paid Media campaigns while delivering a 75% reduction in cost per lead
SALT LAKE CITY, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Impartner, the fastest-growing and most award-winning provider of channel management technologies, today announced its partnership with Amanda AI, an Automation as a Service (AAAS) company, to power its Google Ads for the Channel solution. This collaboration is fueled by Impartner's nearly 30 years of experience in providing channel solutions, along with Google's market data and systems and Amanda AI's autonomous AI system to optimize channel campaigns and results.
As the economy wavers, organizations are searching for cost-effective ways to accelerate pipeline growth. For many, that means finding ways to generate more revenue through an indirect channel. In a recent report, McKinsey & Company wrote that efficiency "means more effectively deploying resources to where they matter the most" and most companies are realizing that selling with an active ecosystem of partners is the most effective and efficient path to market.
Modern marketers typically spend over half of their budget on Paid Media Advertising, using platforms such as Google Ads and LinkedIn. Impartner's Google Ads for the Channel lets marketers bring their ecosystem of partners into the paid media strategy, increasing lead conversion by 27% while reducing cost per lead by a staggering 75%. Now, with the integration of Amanda AI's powerful engine, organizations and their ecosystem partners will be able to automate campaigns to save time and increase cost-effectiveness. The platform constantly tests keywords, ads, bids, audiences and budgets to optimize leads based on the highest probability of conversion and progress toward a campaign's goals.
"Partnering with Amanda AI has already driven an increase in pipeline conversions and tangible results for many Impartner customers," said Gary Sabin, VP of Product at Impartner. "In today's uncertain economy, Impartner is bullish on the immense indirect sales opportunity that we believe will generate revenue growth. We can't wait to show others what they're missing out on and how Impartner can help."
Xerox, among other leading companies, utilizes Google Ads for the Channel to centralize and streamline all partner Google Ads campaigns and landing pages on a large scale with partners across Europe and the U.S. The system is designed to incorporate local partner information and geo-target customers. AI tools are then used to track and optimize ad content, click rates and conversions based on real-time actions. After successfully piloting the program with 11 partners, Xerox has now expanded the partner marketing automation program to over 100 premier partners.
"Google Ads has become our first source of leads for our partners across all geographies," said Isabelle Pampelune, SMB Business Development Lead, EMEA Channels Organization, Xerox. "With the help of this solution-based technology from Impartner, we have already seen a dramatic reduction in cost per lead and look forward to optimizing our campaigns even more so with the addition of Amanda AI."
With the implementation of Amanda AI, Xerox and corporations alike will have full access to deliver consistent, relevant and compliant messaging within campaigns.
"After seeing Xerox's success with Google Ads for the Channel, we look forward to how Amanda AI's addition will propel the future of this solution," said John Lojek, Google Strategic Partnerships. "As it stands, it is increasing leads at an impressive rate with no additional effort or advertising expertise needed by its partners, proving that the best is yet to come with this new partnership."
To learn more about how Impartner helps corporations from the smallest to the largest enterprises like Honeywell, Qualtrics and Vertiv grow their channel revenue by an average of 32.3% in the first year of use alone, click here.
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DETROIT -- After a rocky start last week, the Lions showed up Sunday to deliver a 36-27 win over the Washington Commanders at Ford Field.
A huge pass rush helped the Lions take early control of the game. Detroit was up 22-0 before the Commanders’ offense could even gain a first down. Aidan Hutchinson managed three sacks in the first half, smashing the team’s rookie sack record. Amon-Ra St. Brown tied an NFL record by catching eight passes for the eighth game in a row, and accounted for two of Jared Goff’s four touchdown passes.
Check out some of our favorite images below or click here to see all 103 photos from the game.
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) comes around to sack Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) runs the ball as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates a touchdown as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18 2022.
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) runs the ball as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) congratulates Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) on a touchdown as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
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Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) tackles Washington Commanders wide receiver Dax Milne (15) as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
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Detroit Lions linebacker Charles Harris (53) celebrates after sacking Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) fires off a touchdown pass to Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell high-fives Detroit Lions defensive end John Cominsky (79) as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
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Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) pumps up the crowd as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
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Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) tackles Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (24) as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
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Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) celebrates after a big carry as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
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Detroit Lion Aidan Hutchinsin (97) celebrates after completing his first career sack against Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18 2022.
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) celebrates another sack as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
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Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) runs the ball as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
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Detroit Lions cornerback Mike Hughes (23) tackles Washington Commanders tight end John Bates (87) as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
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Detroit Lions linebacker Julian Okwara (99) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
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Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (44) tries to nab an interception off Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
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Lions fans celebrate with a touchdown game ball given to them by Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) congratulates Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8) after a touchdown as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
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The Hogs aren’t scheduled to play in the SEC tournament until Thursday, but it is already shaping up to be an important game when looking toward the NCAA tournament.
Kassi Duncan with the Hogman’s Gameday Superstore joined KARK 4 News to show off new merch that is available ahead of this week’s game.
The Hogs are scheduled to play the Auburn Tigers at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, at 6 p.m.
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Retrospective Research Demonstrates Potential of FeelBetter in Optimizing Medication Regimens of Senior Patients and Reducing Avoidable Healthcare Utilization and Spending
BOSTON and TEL AVIV, Israel, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FeelBetter, the leading provider of medication management technology and pioneer of Pharmaco-Clinical Intelligence, today announced the findings of retrospective research conducted by investigators in Boston. Presented at the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) 2023 Annual Meeting and the 2023 Annual Research Meeting (ARM) of AcademyHealth, the results of the retrospective study demonstrate that FeelBetter's Pharmaco-Clinical Intelligence accurately and appropriately predicts senior patients at high risk of medication-related adverse events.
The study, conducted at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, concluded that FeelBetter can be used to effectively risk stratify emergency department use and hospitalizations among patients over the age of 65 with multiple chronic conditions and complex medication regimens. Study results also indicate that when paired with a medication management intervention, FeelBetter's technology could potentially reduce healthcare utilization and expenses, and aid in improving patient outcomes.
"Medication-related issues contribute to 10-30% of hospitalizations in the elderly. Preventing these issues is critical to improving patient outcomes and reducing avoidable healthcare utilization and expenses. However, current intervention methods and alert systems have numerous limitations," said Lisa Rotenstein, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of Population Health at Brigham and Women's Hospital and principal investigator of the study. "What's exciting about this solution is that it enables a targeted view of those individuals who may most benefit from medication management interventions and the alteration of their medication regimens. These warnings and recommendations have the potential to aid clinicians and other healthcare providers in optimizing medication regimens, which could lead to downstream improvement in patient outcomes and cost reductions.
The population for the retrospective study included 108,817 of Brigham and Women's Hospital's senior patients (mean age of 77.1) who were taking an average of nine medications to treat multiple chronic conditions. Among the key study findings, the FeelBetter algorithm successfully incorporated a wide variety of data from the electronic health records and accurately stratified patients into risk groupings with distinct demographic and utilization characteristics. Patients in successive risk strata, as identified by FeelBetter, incurred incrementally more emergency department visits and hospitalizations one-, three-, and six-months post prediction. Patients in the highest risk percentile (99%) incurred a mean of 0.531 hospitalizations three-months post prediction.
The study also estimated a total of $4.8 million in potential savings in three months following the use of FeelBetter to risk stratify patients, when considering only the top 5% of high-risk patients and specific hospitalizations that may have been avoided pending medication changes. Based on the results of the retrospective analysis, the study team has begun conducting prospective research to further assess the capabilities of FeelBetter's technology to impact patient trajectories and costs of care.
"Our AI-powered solution leverages data on medications, demographics, social history, diagnoses, lab results, procedures, allergies, emergency department and hospitalization patterns, and costs, among other sources of information. It's comprehensively designed to help clinicians risk stratify patients and proactively personalize medication regimens," said Dr. Adva Tzuk Onn, FeelBetter's Chief Medical Officer, and a physician with more than 15 years of experience in geriatric and family medicine. "We're pleased to see the growing body of evidence for our Pharmaco-Clinical Intelligence and look forward to beginning prospective research with the team at Brigham and Women's Hospital to further assess FeelBetter's impact on improving patient outcomes and driving value-based care."
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FeelBetter is the pioneer of Pharmaco-Clinical Intelligence, changing the polypharmacy paradigm on both an individual and population health level with a comprehensive solution designed to tackle the challenges associated with suboptimal medication management.Powered by AI and machine learning capabilities, FeelBetter's Pharmaco-Clinical Intelligence drives personalized medication management, helping healthcare professionals ensure that their patients' medication regimens are safe, effective, and appropriate. The technology pinpoints patients at high risk of deterioration and preventable hospitalization due to suboptimal medication management, and proactively suggests immediate and actionable interventions to reduce these risks. Provider organizations use FeelBetter to monitor their patients' progress and more proactively deliver the right follow-up care, as well as to efficiently allocate resources and minimize preventable, costly use of healthcare services.
Led by an interdisciplinary team of clinicians, clinical pharmacists, and technologists, FeelBetter is headquartered in Boston and Tel Aviv, Israel. Investors include Firstime Ventures, Shoni Health Ventures, Triventures, Random Forest VC, The Group Ventures, and GoodCompany Ventures. To learn more, visit feelbetter.healthcare.
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Dallas police identify suspect wanted for double homicide
DALLAS - Police need help finding the suspect in last weekend’s double murder at a Dallas strip mall.
Houston Littles IV was seen on security video shooting two people several times Saturday in the shopping center parking lot near Park Lane and Greenville Avenue.
The 39-year-old suspect then took personal property from his victims, police said.
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One victim died at the scene. He was identified as 35-year-old Bobby Lockhart. Sirmilltons Evans, 29, died a few days later at the hospital.
Littles has a long criminal history including arrests for drug and gun charges. Police said he should be considered armed and dangerous.
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Anyone who spots him or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Det. Jake Morgan at 214-425-9905 or jake.morgan@dallaspolice.gov.
Crime Stoppers is also offering a reward for tips that lead to an arrest and indictment in the case. Tipsters should call 214-373-TIPS. | https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-police-identify-suspect-wanted-for-double-homicide | 2022-09-16 15:09:01 | 0 | https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-police-identify-suspect-wanted-for-double-homicide |
SANDVIKEN, Sweden, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously communicated, Sandvik paused its business activities in Russia on February 28 due to Russia's war in Ukraine. Since then, the company has continuously been assessing and adjusting to the situation, and has taken the decision to wind down operations in Russia.
As a consequence Sandvik will record a non-recurring charge of about SEK 1 billion in the second quarter operating results (EBITA), of which SEK 0.7 billion is a write-down and SEK 0.3 billion a provision mainly relating to personnel costs. These costs will be treated as items affecting comparability. Following the write-down, total remaining assets related to Russia, excluding cash, amounted to approximately SEK 0.7 billion on May 31, 2022.
The wind-down process is ongoing and progressing in a controlled way, where Sandvik seeks to act responsibly towards its employees, and follows applicable regulations and sanctions. Depending on the progress of the wind-down procedures, additional costs may be incurred in the coming quarters.
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If you receive Social Security benefits, there's an important letter coming to you in the mail this month. The Social Security Administration is sending out letters throughout December with information on beneficiaries' cost of living adjustment coming in January. Don't throw out the letter and don't lose it. You may need it for a number of reasons, including proof of benefit amount when applying for loans or energy assistance. So keep that letter in a safe place.
The letter notifies beneficiaries of their new 2023 benefit amount, according to the SSA, which will increase by 8.7% in January. Those who receive Supplemental Security Income will get their first COLA payment in December. About 65 million Americans will see this check increase in 2023, the SSA said.
If your COLA payment is more or less than you expected, you can make an appeal to the Social Security Administration and your COLA letter or COLA e-letter will act as a sort of proof of payment. For more details about your Social Security benefits, check out when you can expect your Social Security check to arrive in December and this cheat sheet for understanding your benefits.
When will I receive my COLA letter?
The Social Security Administration told CNET that it's sending out letters in the mail throughout the month of December. That means your notice could already be on the way or may have already arrived. We recommend checking your mailbox daily until it arrives.
If you haven't received it yet, don't contact the Social Security office. The SSA recommends you wait until January before contacting it about the notice.
Can I just access my new benefits amount online?
It depends. If you already had an online my Social Security account by Nov. 15, you should be able to access your statement in the Messages Center. Otherwise, you'll need to wait on the letter to arrive.
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Norris administrators outline initial next steps following student-teacher relationship
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - As the Lancaster County Sheriff’s office is finishing up their investigation into a sexual relationship between a Norris High School teacher and a student, administrators are planning to take their first steps to prevent crimes like this in the future.
“To me, this is a major crime,” Board member Gary Kubicek said. “It pains me that young kids got drawn into this.”
Board members continued peppering the Lancaster County Sheriff’s office with questions about how the investigation into 23-year-old Lillie Bowman was handled by both law enforcement and administrators.
Bowman was arrested May 19 after law enforcement discovered she had been engaged in a sexual relationship with a then 17-year-old high school senior. After the arrest, 10/11 NOW obtained court documents showing administrators had investigated rumors of the relationship in early April, but no action was taken. The district said they didn’t take action because their internal investigation done by Assistant Principal Dr. Kristyn Jones found it wasn’t true.
Kubicek called into question whether or not Jones should have investigated reports of the student teacher relationship or not.
“Is our assistant principal trained to do an investigation like this, was there enough done at that time,” Kubicek asked LSO Chief Deputy Ben Houchin.
Houchin didn’t answer this question, telling Kubicek he’s not involved in investigating the district, only Bowman’s actions.
Houchin did tell the board in an emergency meeting in May that the district should go to law enforcement first in situations like these, because they have the ability to get subpoenas and search warrants for evidence.
Board member Aaaron Wubbels said Dr. Jones did tell the school resource officer, Deputy Jordan Funk about the investigation into the rumor after Dr. Jones had concluded it was false. Funk didn’t take any action. Houchin stands by that.
“If someone is telling you a rumor isn’t true you want us to investigate that?” Houchin said.
“Yes, when it’s something that serious,” Wubbels said.
Houchin said their investigation hasn’t uncovered any additional victims or charges for Bowman.
The district did start outlining next steps.
Board president Jim Devine suggested hiring an outside firm to review the district’s actions throughout this situation.
“We have had the question of trust mentioned many, many times and I think it’s beyond the point of where we’re going to be able to do anything and come up with a conclusion people are going to trust, whether that’s fair or not I don’t know,” Devine said.
Some board members questioned how they could call in a third-party firm when they themselves don’t yet know all of the details. The board has not voted on this yet.
Superintendent Dr. Brian Maschmann walked through a number of steps that will be taken before school starts next fall. Primarily how to rebuild trust with the community.
“It pains me to have students feel they can’t go to a teacher or administrator because they fear they will have consequences or not be listened to,” Maschmann said. “We have to do a reset and figure out how to build an environment back for mutual respect between staff and students and families.”
First, during the administration’s summer retreat, Maschmann said they’ll go over how investigations should take place and how to follow up with outside agencies and parents. He also said they’ll go over how to improve communication.
Second, Maschmann said the district will be increasing training for both new and current teachers. This will include re-training on professional boundaries between teachers and students and a training involving the Lancaster County Sheriffs Office and Child Advocacy Center on mandatory reporting.
The entire board will review the district’s policy on professional boundaries in July as well.
Maschmann also discussed creating a student advocacy committee in the high school and middle schools so they can be a voice for students.
Thursday was also the first time parents and community members were able to speak to the board since Bowman’s arrest.
“This is a mess. This is a full on mess,” Norris parent Eric Pillard told the board. “There needs to be an investigation. I’m not calling for anyone’s jobs but take action, do something.”
The commenters were split.
About half called for greater accountability by administrators, including the mother of the student who the assistant principal interviewed about the rumor April 6. She said her son deserves an apology for being told he could face punishment if he continued talking about the relationship.
“The focus should have been on investigating the teacher and student,” she said. “Not calling it an investigation where you talk to a teacher, a 17-year-old boy and two 16-year-olds.”
Another group of public commenters, many of them employed by the district, spoke in support of the administration.
Including Noel Erskine, the technology director for the district. Erskine said while he wishes the relationship would have been caught sooner, he is in support of the actions the administration took.
“This crime was committed by one individual who will bear the weight of her actions,” Erskine said.
Jen Faz, a learning specialist for the district, said the administrators are fair, supportive and student focused. She said they did the best they could with the information they had.
“The fact that some members of the public want them to be fired is outrageous,” Faz said.
She said this is a time for the community to come together, not point fingers.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Reports on Wednesday indicate that Tesla CEO and founder Elon Musk has pulled in longtime executive of the company in China, Tom Zhu, to help manage the Austin-based Texas Gigafactory. Among those reporting the development is Bloomberg.
Zhu has been with Telsa since 2014 and is the president of Tesla’s Asia Pacific operations.
Bloomberg stated, citing people close to the subject, that Zhu's in Austin this week and has some of his engineering team from China in tow to aid in boosting Giga Texas' productivity and supervising the development.
Giga Texas has only been open since this year in April. Its main function is to make the Model Y, and Tesla’s upcoming Cybertruck.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Multiple cars were involved in single-vehicle collisions on I-75 southbound in Lexington. Officials say many vehicles got off the road after reportedly hydroplaning.
According to the Lexington, KY Traffic Management Center, several units were called to the 99.2 mile marker on I-75 southbound.
Lexington police say five vehicles were involved in the collisions at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Only one person was treated for a minor injury and they were treated at the scene. Police believe it was weather related as there was a heavy downpour at the time.
Part of I-75 southbound was temporarily shut down at Exit 104 but has since reopened. Traffic remains backed up toward Exit 108 (Man O War Blvd).
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- First Generic of Abraxane in Korea, World 4th Commercial Scale-Up
- Global tech-transfer expected to US, Japan, and Europe
SEONGNAM, South Korea, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SN BioScience (CEO Park Young-hwan) and Boryeong (CEO Jang Doo-hyun) signed a domestic manufacturing technology transfer and co-development contract for the albumin nanoparticle anticancer drug (code name: SNA-001) developed by SN BioScience for the first time in Korea and the fourth time in the world. Through this contract, Boryeong will have exclusive manufacturing and distribution rights in Korea for "SNA-001." SN BioScience will receive milestones and double-digit royalties according to the development stage. SN BioScience also signed a domestic distribution agreement with Boryeong in February 2021 for SNB-101, a polymer nanoparticle new drug, and expects a variety of cooperations in the field of anticancer drugs in the future.
"SNA-001" is a product that electrostatically binds cytotoxic anticancer drugs to albumin using albumin present in human blood as a drug carrier. Abraxane is a global blockbuster first developed by Abraxis BioScience Inc (acquired by Celgene who became a subsidiary of BMS), with sales of $1.5 billion worldwide in 2020.
Albumin has been studied as a carrier that delivers various drugs into cells through electrostatic or chemical bonds with excellent biocompatibility as about 66,000 Dalton of drug transport protein in the blood. Despite the advantages, there has been challenges in commercial scale-up. Even BMS, the original manufacturer, has gone through global shortages from 2019 to 2021 due to manufacturing/quality issues. Only a few companies around the world, such as Teva, have succeeded in scale-up production to date. Based on the commercial scale-up technology for nanoparticle drugs accumulated through SNB-101 (API: SN-38, firtecan), a nanoparticle anticancer drug that has already entered phase 1, SN BioScience has completed the development of a commercial-scale manufacture process for the Abraxane's generic for the fourth time in the world. SN BioScience developed a superior manufacturing process with a yield of more than 90% and a particle size deviation of less than 7%, which is evaluated as having excellent quality and reproducibility compared to products of competitors with a yield of about 70 to 80%.
SNA-001 showed excellent efficacy in solid cancer animal models in non-clinical studies. In the characterization of the in vivo behavior of nanoparticles, it was suitable for key evaluation indicators such as free and encapsulated drug concentrations and drug accumulation in major organs.
Based on the above, SN BioScience is discussing the technology transfer with global leading pharmaceutical companies in the United States, Japan, and Europe, while on the other hand, it is discovering new indications by applying albumin-based nanoparticle platforms to various anticancer drugs. The company is also planning to file phase 1 IND for two to three new nanoparticle anticancer drugs in the second half of this year.
About SN BioScience Inc
SN BioScience is a biotech company established in May 2017, a drug delivery system R&D company specialized in anti-cancer drugs, and is located in the 2nd Pangyo Techno Valley in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea. SN BioScience was founded by pharmaceutical R&D experts, world-class bio-polymer research professors, and clinical professors. From the beginning of its establishment, it has been developing nanoliposomes and nanoparticle drug carriers based on drug metrology and pharmacokinetics. The main pipelines include polymeric nanoparticle anticancer drugs (on-going phase I in Korea) and albumin nanoparticle anticancer drugs (phase I IND filed).
About Boryung Co., Ltd
Founded in 1957, Boryeong Co., Ltd. is a top-tier pharmaceutical company in Korea that manufactures and sells drugs for chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, brain disease, and anticancer, with sales of about USD 550 million in 2022. In addition, the company has produced various and successful research results, including Kanarb Tab., a new drug for high blood pressure, and has the highest market share in Korea, especially in the field of anticancer drugs.
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Top Player Prop Bets for Rays vs. Rangers on June 10, 2023
Published: Jun. 10, 2023 at 8:50 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Wander Franco and Marcus Semien are two of the players with prop bets for the taking when the Tampa Bay Rays and the Texas Rangers meet at Tropicana Field on Saturday (at 4:10 PM ET).
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Rays vs. Rangers Game Info
- When: Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET
- Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
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MLB Props Today: Tampa Bay Rays
Wander Franco Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -278)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +135)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +750)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +215)
Franco Stats
- Franco has 19 doubles, two triples, seven home runs, 23 walks and 30 RBI (72 total hits). He's also stolen 22 bases.
- He has a slash line of .298/.361/.479 so far this year.
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Yandy Díaz Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over Odds: +205)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +105)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +550)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +200)
Diaz Stats
- Yandy Diaz has 13 doubles, 12 home runs, 28 walks and 34 RBI (63 total hits).
- He's slashing .315/.408/.560 on the season.
- Diaz enters this game looking to extend his six-game hit streak. During his last 10 games he is batting .250 with two doubles, three walks and five RBI.
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Marcus Semien Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -278)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +105)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +400)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +190)
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- Semien has 76 hits with 19 doubles, two triples, nine home runs, 28 walks and 50 RBI. He's also stolen seven bases.
- He has a .295/.362/.488 slash line so far this season.
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Adolis García Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -222)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +115)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +360)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +160)
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- Adolis Garcia has 10 doubles, 15 home runs, 21 walks and 52 RBI (62 total hits). He's also swiped five bases.
- He's slashing .268/.328/.506 so far this season.
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By DEEPA BHARATH, HOLLY MEYER and DAVID CRARY
Associated Press
The Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee — and thousands of its rank-and-file members — now have opportunities to address a scathing investigative report that says top SBC leaders stonewalled and denigrated survivors of clergy sex abuse over two decades while seeking to protect their own reputations.
The report, issued Sunday, says these survivors, and other concerned Southern Baptists, repeatedly shared allegations with the Executive Committee, “only to be met, time and time again, with resistance, stonewalling, and even outright hostility from some within the EC.”
The seven-month investigation was conducted by Guidepost Solutions, an independent firm contracted by the Executive Committee after delegates to last year’s national meeting pressed for a probe by outsiders.
Since then, several top Executive Committee leaders have resigned, and the body — under interim leadership — will meet Tuesday to discuss the report. Three weeks later, the SBC will convene its 2022 national meeting in Anaheim, California, and the report will be discussed there as well.
“Our investigation revealed that, for many years, a few senior EC leaders, along with outside counsel, largely controlled the EC’s response to these reports of abuse … and were singularly focused on avoiding liability for the SBC,” the report said.
“In service of this goal, survivors and others who reported abuse were ignored, disbelieved, or met with the constant refrain that the SBC could take no action due to its polity regarding church autonomy – even if it meant that convicted molesters continued in ministry with no notice or warning to their current church or congregation,” the report added.
The report asserts that an Executive Committee staffer maintained a list of Baptist ministers accused of abuse, but there is no indication anyone “took any action to ensure that the accused ministers were no longer in positions of power at SBC churches.”
The most recent list includes the names of hundreds of abusers thought to be affiliated at some point with the SBC. Survivors and advocates have long called for a public database of abusers.
SBC President Ed Litton, in a statement Sunday, said he is “grieved to my core” for the victims and thanked God for their work propelling the SBC to this moment. He called on Southern Baptists to lament and prepare to change the denomination’s culture and implement reforms.
“I pray Southern Baptists will begin preparing today to take deliberate action to address these failures and chart a new course when we meet together in Anaheim,” Litton said.
Among the report’s key recommendations:
— Form an independent commission and later establish a permanent administrative entity to oversee comprehensive long-term reforms concerning sexual abuse and related misconduct within the SBC.
—Create and maintain an Offender Information System to alert the community to known offenders.
— Provide a comprehensive Resource Toolbox including protocols, training, education, and practical information.
—Restrict the use of nondisclosure agreements and civil settlements which bind survivors to confidentiality in sexual abuse matters, unless requested by the survivor.
The interim leaders of the Executive Committee, Willie McLaurin and Rolland Slade, welcomed the recommendations, and pledged an all-out effort to eliminate sex abuse within the SBC.
“We recognize there are no shortcuts,” they said. “We must all meet this challenge through prudent and prayerful application, and we must do so with Christ-like compassion.”
The sex abuse scandal was thrust into the spotlight in 2019 by a landmark report from the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News documenting hundreds of cases in Southern Baptist churches, including several in which alleged perpetrators remained in ministry.
Last year, thousands of delegates at the national SBC gathering made clear they did not want the Executive Committee to oversee an investigation of its own actions. Instead they voted overwhelmingly to create the task force charged with overseeing the third-party review. Litton, pastor of Redemption Church in Saraland, Alabama, appointed the panel.
The task force had a week to review the report before it was publicly released. The task force’s recommendations based on Guidepost’s findings will be presented at the SBC’s meeting in Anaheim.
The report offers shocking details on how Johnny Hunt, a Georgia-based pastor and past SBC president, sexually assaulted another pastor’s wife during a beach vacation in 2010. In an interview with investigators, Hunt denied any physical contact with the woman, but did admit he had interactions with her.
On May 13, Hunt, who was the senior vice president of evangelism and leadership at the North American Mission Board, the SBC’s domestic missions agency, resigned from that post, said Kevin Ezell, the organization’s president and CEO. Ezell said, before May 13, he was “not aware of any alleged misconduct” on Hunt’s part.
The report details a meeting Hunt arranged a few days after the alleged assault between the woman, her husband, Hunt and a counseling pastor. According to the report, Hunt admitted to touching the victim inappropriately, but said “thank God I didn’t consummate the relationship.”
In a statement Sunday, Hunt disputed the report.
“I vigorously deny the circumstances and characterizations set forth in the Guidepost report,” he said. “I have never abused anybody.”
Among those reacting strongly to the Guidepost report was Russell Moore, who formerly headed the SBC’s public policy wing but left the denomination after accusing top Executive Committee leaders of stalling efforts to address the sex abuse crisis.
“Crisis is too small a word. It is an apocalypse,” Moore wrote for Christianity Today after reading the report. ”As dark a view as I had of the SBC Executive Committee, the investigation uncovers a reality far more evil and systemic than I imagined it could be.”
According to the report, Guidepost’s investigators, who spoke with survivors of varying ages including children, said the survivors were equally traumatized by the way in which churches responded to their reports of sexual abuse.
Survivors “spoke of trauma from the initial abuse, but also told us of the debilitating effects that come from the response of the churches and institutions like the SBC that did not believe them, ignored them, mistreated them, and failed to help them,” the report said.
It cited the case of Dave Pittman, who from 2006 to 2011 made phone calls and sent letters and emails to the SBC and Georgia Baptist Convention Board reporting that he had been abused by Frankie Wiley, a youth pastor at Rehoboth Baptist Church when he was 12 to 15 years old.
Pittman and several others have come forward publicly to report that Wiley molested and raped them and Wiley has admitted to abusing “numerous victims” at several Georgia Southern Baptist churches.
According to the report, a Georgia Baptist Convention official told Pittman that the churches were autonomous and there was nothing he could do but pray.
The report also tells the story of Christa Brown, who says she was sexually abused as a teen by the youth and education minister at her SBC church.
When she disclosed the abuse to the music minister after months of abuse, she was told not to talk about it, according to the report, which said her abuser also went on to serve in Southern Baptist churches in multiple states.
Brown, who has been one of the most outspoken survivors, told investigators that during the past 15 years she has received “volumes of hate mail, awful blog comments, and vitriolic phone calls.”
After reading through the report, Brown told The Associated Press that it “fundamentally confirms what Southern Baptist clergy sex abuse survivors have been saying for decades.”
“I view this investigative report as a beginning, not an end. The work will continue,” Brown said. “But no one should ever forget the human cost of what it has taken to even get the SBC to approach this starting line of beginning to deal with clergy sex abuse.”
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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden strode out of the White House early Sunday with a jaunty step and a huge grin. “I’m feeling good,” he declared. He meant physically, now that he had finally ended his lengthy bout with COVID-19, but he could have been talking about his presidency writ large.
Biden emerged from medical isolation to a new political world. Suddenly, the administration that could not get anything right, that could not catch a break, was on a roll that any president would relish: major legislation cruising to passage, at least some economic indicators heading in the right direction and the world’s most wanted terrorist killed after a two-decade manhunt.
Those early aspirations to being another Franklin D. Roosevelt or Lyndon B. Johnson, the ones that felt like so much hubris in the past few months, are being heard again in the halls of the West Wing and the Capitol. White House aides argue that the string of congressional victories — capped by the package of climate, health and tax provisions that finally cleared the Senate over the weekend — compares favorably to the two-year legislative record of most any other modern president, even perhaps FDR and LBJ.
Whether the victories of recent weeks will prove to be a decisive turning point for Biden’s presidency or merely a transitory moment in an otherwise bleak administration, of course, remains to be seen. Biden is still one of the most unpopular presidents in modern history at this point in his term, according to polls, and even some House Democrats quietly worry that none of the achievements will save them from an electoral rout in November.
While the domestic package that advanced over the weekend is broadly popular in surveys — and many of its individual components overwhelmingly so — Republicans hope to pull out particular elements and use them as wedge issues against Democrats, characterizing the measure as a tax increase that will empower the IRS to go after middle-class Americans without fighting inflation.
But for now at least, Biden has broken the paralysis that hindered his policy agenda and perhaps dispelled the notion that he could not work his will on a Congress where he served for 36 years. He did it, paradoxically, in part by pulling back and letting senators work out their own differences rather than negotiating himself, resisting the impulses of his days as a lawmaker.
The headlines have been a tonic for a White House that had been demoralized for months: “Biden Poised for Big Wins in Congress,” “Joe Biden Just Had the Best Week of His Presidency” and “Wait, Is Biden a Better President Than People Thought?”
“There are few better feelings in a White House than when the fever of bad news breaks, because it gives a much-needed boost to the exhausted team and also sends a message to the American people that government can actually do something,” said Jen Psaki, Biden’s former White House press secretary.
“It’s potentially a narrative-changing moment,” said Cornell Belcher, a Democratic pollster who worked for President Barack Obama and Biden when he was vice president.
But legislation and other policy advances may not address one major political liability. At 79, he is the oldest president in American history, and polls show that many think he should not run for reelection as a result. Two-thirds of Democrats in a recent New York Times/Siena College survey said they wanted a different nominee in 2024; age was the top reason, cited by 33%.
Congressional Democrats are naturally more concerned with the midterm elections, as they trail in their bid to hold onto their narrow majority in the House. Unless the win streak can lift the president’s low approval ratings, it may make little difference for them in November.
“I suspect it will help with motivating Democratic activists and with fundraising,” said Sara Fagen, who was the White House political director for President George W. Bush. “Those two things will matter in close races, but the president’s job approval would need to improve about 7 points to move the needle on the House. With inflation where it is today, I don’t see it.”
Indeed, inflation remains the big skunk in the Rose Garden for Biden, souring the public as prices rise for food, housing and other necessities at the highest rate in four decades. But the White House hopes the public will balance that against the spate of successes of recent weeks, including a surprisingly robust jobs report; falling gas prices; a drone strike that killed Ayman al-Zawahri, leader of al-Qaida; the approval of a treaty admitting Finland and Sweden to NATO; and passage of major legislation investing in the domestic semiconductor industry and expanding medical care to military veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.
The bill passed by the Senate on Sunday is itself a merger of multiple priorities, any one of which would typically be a significant legislative victory, and several of which had eluded Democrats for many years: the largest U.S. investment in history in climate and energy initiatives to fight global warming, curbs on the cost of prescription drugs for older Americans, the extension of health care subsidies and a minimum 15% tax on corporations that have paid little or nothing.
Democrats, defensive about rising prices, have tried to rebrand this odd-bedfellows conglomeration of policies as the Inflation Reduction Act, even though that was hardly its original purpose, and it is unlikely to have a major effect on inflation in the near term. Democrats argue that lowering drug costs and making health care more affordable will offset other price increases and in that sense help Americans balance their checkbooks.
The bill, which still needs to pass the House this week, is of course a pale shadow of the original $1.8 trillion New-Deal-Great-Society-style legislation that crashed and burned last year, when Biden could not persuade Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., to go along with it. The American Families Plan, as it was originally called — or the Build Back Better plan, as it was later recast — would have paid for universal prekindergarten, free community college, expanded child care and parental leave, tax increases on the wealthy and a grab bag of other items from the progressive wish list, none of which made it into the final bill now cruising through Congress.
But this version salvages some of the elements most important to Democrats, and it is still a lot more than Biden appeared likely to get just a few weeks ago, when the seemingly endless talks with Manchin appeared to collapse once and for all. When combined with the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan passed just weeks after Biden took office and the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure program approved later that year, the succession of spending plans add up to one of the most expansive assertions of government in the modern age.
White House officials noted the throughlines in the various packages — the original COVID relief plan included health care spending, just as the infrastructure plan included money for climate initiatives, both of which are then built upon in the latest package. Whatever the political effect, the officials argued, the president had secured a significant legacy.
And even amid Republican criticism, some of the achievements have been bipartisan, much as Biden promised as a candidate. He will showcase two of them this week with back-to-back Rose Garden ceremonies to sign the semiconductor measure Tuesday and the burn pit bill Wednesday.
It is an oddity of fate that Biden’s most fruitful period as president coincided with his struggle to shake COVID. On the one hand, his forced isolation kept him off the road and out of the public eye, but he also had time for phone calls with lawmakers after months of travel to Europe, Asia and the Middle East that had taken him away from his domestic efforts.
From the White House residence, according to aides, Biden made a dozen calls to Democratic senators over the final days before passage of the climate-health package, sometimes reaching them in the cloakroom. His staff delivered White House cookies to tired senators. Steven J. Ricchetti, Biden’s counselor, maintained an open channel to Manchin; Ron Klain, the White House chief of staff, kept in touch with Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York, the Democratic leader, once a day and sometimes more often.
Ricchetti and Louisa Terrell, White House director of legislative affairs, stayed all night at the White House over the weekend to monitor the marathon voting in the Senate and keep Biden up to date.
So by the time the president woke around dawn on a bright Sunday morning and received a second negative COVID test, freeing him from isolation, he knew he was headed for one of his most uplifting days since taking office. How long it will last, he cannot know, but he plans to enjoy it while he can. | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/biden-is-on-a-roll-that-any-president-would-relish-is-it-a-turning-point/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2022-08-08 20:21:12 | 0 | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/biden-is-on-a-roll-that-any-president-would-relish-is-it-a-turning-point/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
DNR webinars cover CWD testing and related information, and the tundra swan migration
Published 5:15 pm Tuesday, October 18, 2022
The DNR invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to tune in to upcoming webinars that will discuss chronic wasting disease testing and other deer hunting information, as well as the tundra swan migration.
The first webinar is at noon Wednesday, Oct. 19. Logan Neu, with the DNR wildlife health program, will highlight changes to Minnesota deer hunting permit areas, new hunting opportunities, CWD testing requirements and options, and other important information related to deer hunting in areas with confirmed or suspected cases of CWD.
The second webinar is at noon Wednesday, Oct. 26. Mary Stefanski, Winona district manager for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will share information on the fascinating migration of tundra swans, their life story and how people can view them up close before they head south for the year. The tundra swan migration is a highlight of the fall on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. At its peak, which usually occurs the second week of November, there can be as many as 50,000 swans on the refuge, primarily between Wabasha and Brownsville.
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Thai Diner Too, the Carytown mainstay at 3028 W. Cary St., has rebranded at Mayu Sushi & Thai.
Namaoy Kaewsang and his family have been part owners of Thai Diner Too for the past 10 years. When they recently became full owners, they decided to rebrand the restaurant and launch a new menu as Mayu Sushi & Thai.
Familiar Thai dishes from Thai Diner Too remain on the menu, such as pad thai ($14), drunken noodles ($14) and tom yum goong soup ($4-$6). Kaewsang’s parents, Waeo and Sombat, can still be found in the kitchen, preparing all the dishes.
"We're a family-owned, family-run restaurant," Kaewsang said.
Kaewsang’s cousin Poom Simluang is now the sushi chef who crafts visually stunning sushi rolls. Try the sayan roll with salmon, avocado, salmon top, takuan, tobiko and spicy mayo ($8). Or Mayu’s North star roll, featuring smoked salmon, takuan, cucumber, and avocado top ($8).
"We've been doing Thai for a long time. Poom was a sushi chef in Washington D.C. for five years. We are a family restaurant. We thought, why not have him do sushi here?" Kaewsang said.
Mayu closed the restaurant for four months to remodel before reopening last week. The new interior features several nods to Japanese culture with a Japanese gate, a long bar where the sushi is prepared, and a bamboo lattice over the bar.
Mayu is planning further renovations for the front of the restaurant and the exterior in the weeks ahead to make the restaurant more open and noticeable from Cary Street.
Mayu is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. open Monday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
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CVS Health has announced an agreement in principle that would make it the first major pharmacy chain to reach a nationwide settlement of lawsuits over how it handled prescriptions for powerful and addictive prescription opioid painkillers that are linked to an overdose epidemic.
The Woonsocket, Rhode Island company would pay about $5 billion over 10 years under a deal that, if accepted, would be one of the largest settlements over the crisis. Other pharmacies, including Rite Aid, Walgreens and Walmart have reached agreements with individual states.
CVS announced its proposed deal Wednesday as it released its quarterly earnings. The company did not admit liability or wrongdoing and said that nonfinancial terms remain to be resolved.
“We are pleased to resolve these longstanding claims and putting them behind us is in the best interest of all parties, as well as our customers, colleagues and shareholders,” Thomas Moriarty, the CVS chief policy officer and general counsel said in a statement. “We are committed to working with states, municipalities and tribes, and will continue our own important initiatives to help reduce the illegitimate use of prescription opioids.”
The company has launched educational programs and installed safe disposal units for drugs in stores and police departments, among other measures designed to reduce misuse of opioids.
In the lawsuits, governments said pharmacies were filling prescriptions that they should have flagged as inappropriate.
Under the settlement plan, CVS would pay $4.9 billion to state and local governments and about about $130 million to Native American tribes over the next decade. The exact amount would depend on how many governmental entities accept the terms of the deal.
The proposed settlement brings a nationwide tally of finalized and completed settlements between companies and governments to more than $45 billion. Under terms of the deals, most of the money must be used to address the continuing epidemic.
Opioids have been linked to more than 500,000 deaths in the U.S. over the past two decades. Most of the deaths initially involved prescription drugs. As governments, doctors and companies took steps to make them harder to abuse and obtain, people with opioid use disorder increasingly switched to heroin, which proved more deadly.
In recent years, opioid deaths have soared to record levels around 80,000 a year. Most of those deaths involve illicitly produced version of the powerful lab-made drug fentanyl, which is appearing throughout the U.S. supply of illegal drugs.
The settlement was announced as litigation over the role of pharmacies in the opioid crisis has ramped up. On Tuesday, 18 companies — most of them pharmacy-related — submitted reports to a judge overseeing opioid litigation detailing where they face lawsuits.
Only a handful of opioid settlements have had bigger dollar figures attached than the CVS plan. Distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson this year finalized a combined settlement worth $21 billion and drugmaker Johnson & Johnson finalized a $5 billion deal.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, and members of the Sackler family who own the company, have a proposed settlement that would involve up to $6 billion in cash plus the value of the company, which would be turned into a new entity with its profits used to combat the epidemic. That plan has been put on hold by a court. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/CVS-Health-agrees-to-5B-settlement-of-opioid-17551737.php | 2022-11-02 11:43:19 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/CVS-Health-agrees-to-5B-settlement-of-opioid-17551737.php |
Woman disrupts flight in meltdown over 'not real' passenger: 'I'm getting the f--k off'
A woman aboard an American Airlines flight was recorded this weekend having a meltdown over a fellow passenger she claimed was "not real" and demanded to get off the plane.
The bizarre and profanity-laced video went viral on TikTok on Sunday evening. It was filmed by fellow passengers as the flight was preparing to depart Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
"I’m telling you, I’m getting the f–k off and there’s a reason why I’m getting the f–k off and everyone can either believe it or they can not believe it," the unidentified woman can be heard saying in the video as she walks to the front of the plane.
THOUSANDS FORCED TO WAIT HOURS AT HOUSTON AIRPORT AFTER HUNDREDS OF DELAYS, CANCELATIONS
An American Airlines plane taxis to a gate on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
"I don’t give two f–ks, but I am telling you right now – that motherf–ker back there is NOT real," she adds, gesturing to the back of the plane. Other passengers can be seen in the video turning their heads to where she pointed.
"You can sit on this plane and you can die with them or not. I’m not going to," the woman continued.
An American Airlines spokesperson said in a statement to FOX Business that the flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Orlando returned to the gate "due to a disruptive customer."
"The flight was met at the gate by local law enforcement and the customer was removed from the flight," the spokesperson said. "We thank our customers for their understanding and our team members for their professionalism in managing a difficult situation."
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 takes off from Los Angeles international Airport on January 13, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images via Getty Images
It is unclear whether the woman was arrested following the ordeal.
The footage was first posted by a TikTok user @texaskansasnnn, but it has since been removed from that account.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is expected to be questioned under oath in the coming days in the New York attorney general's long-running investigation into his dealings as a real estate mogul.
The deposition could be a critical moment in the investigation of allegations that the Republican billionaire's company, the Trump Organization, misled banks and tax authorities about the value of prized assets like golf courses and skyscrapers.
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office said in May that it was nearing the end of its probe and that investigators have amassed substantial evidence that could support legal action against Trump, his company or both.
Trump's deposition — a legal term for sworn testimony that’s not given in court — is one of the few remaining missing pieces, the attorney general's office said.
Two of the former president's adult children — Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump — sat for questioning in the investigation in recent days, two people familiar with the matter said. The people were not authorized to speak publicly about the investigation and did so on condition of anonymity.
The Trumps’ testimony had initially been planned for last month but was delayed after the July 14 death of the former president’s ex-wife, Ivana Trump, the mother of Ivanka, Donald Jr. and another son, Eric Trump.
Eric Trump sat for a deposition in 2020. Donald Trump Jr.'s testimony last week was first reported by The New York Times.
Messages seeking comment were left with James' office and with lawyers for the Trumps. They either declined comment or did not respond.
James, a Democrat, has said in court filings that her office has uncovered “significant” evidence that Trump’s company “used fraudulent or misleading asset valuations to obtain a host of economic benefits, including loans, insurance coverage, and tax deductions.”
James alleges the Trump Organization exaggerated the value of its holdings to impress lenders or misstated what land was worth to slash its tax burden, pointing to annual financial statements given to banks to secure favorable loan terms and to financial magazines to justify Trump’s place among the world’s billionaires.
The company even exaggerated the size of Trump’s Manhattan penthouse, saying it was nearly three times its actual size — a difference in value of about $200 million, James’ office said.
Trump has denied the allegations, explaining that seeking the best valuations is a common practice in the real estate industry. He says James’ investigation is part of a politically motivated “witch hunt” and that her office is “doing everything within their corrupt discretion to interfere with my business relationships, and with the political process.”
“THERE IS NO CASE!” Trump said in a February statement, after Manhattan Judge Arthur Engoron ruled that James’ office had “the clear right” to question Trump and other principals in his company.
While James has explored suing Trump or his company, the Manhattan district attorney's office has long pursued a parallel criminal investigation.
That probe had appeared to be progressing toward a possible criminal indictment, but slowed after a new district attorney, Alvin Bragg, took office in January.
A grand jury that had been hearing evidence disbanded. The top prosecutor who had been handling the probe resigned after Bragg raised questions internally about the viability of the case.
Bragg has said his investigation is continuing, which means that Trump could invoke his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and decline to answer questions from James' investigators.
According to the subpoenas, Trump was to appear in person at the attorney general’s office, located in a Manhattan office tower that has doubled as the fictional conglomerate Waystar Royco's headquarters on HBO’s “Succession.”
As vociferous as Trump has been in defending himself in written statements and on the rally stage, legal experts say the same strategy could backfire in a deposition setting because anything he says could potentially be used against him or his company in the criminal investigation. No former president has even been charged with a crime.
In fighting to block the subpoenas, lawyers for the Trumps argued New York authorities were using the civil investigation to get information for the criminal probe and that the depositions were a ploy to avoid calling them before a criminal grand jury, where state law requires they be given immunity.
Last summer, spurred by evidence uncovered by James’ office, Manhattan prosecutors charged the Trump Organization and its longtime chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, with tax fraud. Prosecutors said Weisselberg collected more than $1.7 million in off-the-books compensation. Weisselberg and the company have pleaded not guilty.
Weisselberg and Eric Trump each invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 500 times when questioned by James’ lawyers during separate depositions in 2020, according to court papers.
The former president could choose to do the same, but it's likely “he’ll claim lack of knowledge on many questions,” New York University law professor Stephen Gillers said.
That strategy “actually may be quite credible because we know he’s not a green eyeshade guy, but a big picture guy,” Gillers said. “So he’ll answer the big picture questions and those answers will be general enough to keep him out of trouble, or so his lawyers will hope.”
“On the other hand, his impetuosity makes him a lawyer’s nightmare and his overconfidence may lead him astray. Whoever questions him will encourage that,” the professor added.
Once her investigation wraps up, James could decide to bring a lawsuit and seek financial penalties against Trump or his company, or even a ban on them being involved in certain types of businesses.
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Associated Press reporter Jill Colvin in New York contributed to this report.
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Funding for those athletes entering the 2023 NFL Draft is now available at Balanced Bridge
WAYNE, Pa., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 NFL Draft is on the horizon. In the coming weeks, the nation's top football talent will begin signing with agents and embark on their pre-draft journey. These athletes will put aside campus life and become laser-focused on improving their draft stock. This entails mock interviews, specialized training at facilities, and workouts with teams. Some athletes will turn to the Reese's Senior Bowl in February to showcase their talents ahead of the NFL Combine in March. Others will put their skills on display at their respective college's pro-days.
Players put in a lifetime of work and commitment into the craft—ultimately culminating in hearing their names called on draft day. Some players with first-round grades choose to look stylish and sport some swag, walking the red carpet and inhabiting the notorious green room, before walking across the stage once their names are called. Others prefer to share the moment with their family members, fiancés, and closest friends—even renting out a private venue for the occasion.
Regardless of how each of the 250+ players elect to share their moment, there is one constant amongst all of them—namely that all will have to wait until late-July to receive their first professional paycheck from any one of the 32 NFL teams.
That is where Balanced Bridge continues to be a top resource for eligible pre-draft athletes and those professionals who represent them. Balanced Bridge provides advances of up to $500k to those pre-draft athletes who project to hear their names called in the first few rounds of the NFL Draft.
As the price of landing top talent, some agencies foot the players' costs of training, nutrition, traveling and professional coaching in the months leading up to the draft. Other agencies may only provide a small monthly stipend that covers the bare minimum costs of training and housing. A pre-draft advance from Balanced Bridge can also be used to cover training expenses and to secure the highest quality of preparation.
That being said, prior to that first professional paycheck, most pre-draft athletes are not financially supported by their agents for purchases and expenses that fall outside of the realm of general draft preparation. As an ESPN article suggests, players have a good idea of what they want to do with their first paychecks before even receiving them—taking care of their family and closest supporters, treating themselves to that one 'big ticket item' and then saving being some of the most common. But the reality is many of these athletes may not want to wait 6 months or longer from the time of declaring (for the NFL Draft) in order to make those financial positions a reality. And they do not have to.
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SINGAPORE, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage, the international multi-asset broker, has received three awards at the Global Forex Awards 2022 – Retail, organised by Holiston Media.
Vantage was recognised in three categories including the "Best Forex Mobile Trading Platform/App – Global", "Best Forex Trade Execution – Global", and "Most Trusted Forex Broker – Asia".
The Global Forex Awards 2022 - Retail is in its fifth edition, and honours businesses that use cutting-edge technology, offer low-cost trading, comprehensive market research tools, advanced educational programs, and world-class customer service for retail traders.
Marc Despallieres, Chief Strategy & Trading Officer at Vantage, says "We are honoured to receive these awards at The Global Forex Awards 2022 – Retail. Vantage went through a massive shift since our rebranding exercise last year, and these awards are an affirmation of the direction we have taken as a business."
"This is a celebration of the sheer hard work and determination of our team at Vantage, who have made Vantage what it is today. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our clients who have supported us through the years, and who remain our biggest motivation to keep doing better."
Lian Jie, Vantage's Assistant App Marketing Director, says, "This is the fourth award garnered by our Vantage App team, and is a testament to the hours of development they have undertaken to make our app more powerful and intuitive than ever before."
Since its rebrand, Vantage has received a number of industry recognised awards, including "Best in CFD trading 2022" at the European – Global & Finance Awards 2022, "Best Broker Australia", "Best Customer Support Australia", and "Best Mobile Trading App" at the Ultimate Fintech Awards 2022.
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Firefighters find Bible with minor damage just feet away from fire’s origin
Published: Nov. 15, 2022 at 3:55 PM CST|Updated: 35 minutes ago
LOGAN, W. Va. (Gray News) – A Bible was left nearly untouched by a fire at a building in West Virginia.
The City of Logan Fire Department said firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire Monday night that had spread to a neighboring dwelling close by.
The fire department said crews were able to extinguish the fire. The first building had extensive fire damage and the second building had minimal damage.
Firefighters found a Bible just 3 feet from the spot where the fire had started. The fire department shared images on Facebook of the book, showing minimal damage, while nearby items had been destroyed.
No one was injured in the incident.
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New York calling for Air National Guard volunteers to help with migrant crisis
New York says four to nine buses of migrants are arriving to New York City daily
The State of New York is calling on its Air National Guard members for help as bus loads of migrants continue to arrive in New York City daily.
"Asylum seekers have arrived in New York City (NYC) over recent months from Nations in Central and South America," reads a memo seeking Air National Guard Volunteers that was obtained by Fox News Digital. "The asylum seekers are arriving at the NYC Port Authority bus terminal at a rate of four (4) to nine (9) buses daily without coordination with NYC Officials. Up to this point, NYC Officials have worked with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to manage the reception of these asylum seekers. NYC Officials have identified a need to establish a more comprehensive and formal receiving process."
The memo comes as Republican governors in border states have launched an effort in recent weeks to bus migrants crossing the southern border to sanctuary cities such as New York City, Washington D.C., and Chicago.
Texas and Arizona have bussed over 10,000 illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities, while Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis flew approximately 50 migrants to Martha’s Vineyard last month.
The buses have shifted some of the crisis that has plagued border states to northern locations, with New York City declaring a state of emergency over the influx of migrants that Mayor Eric Adams projected will cost the city $1 billion this fiscal year.
New York City has responded to the crisis by reportedly pulling over buses that were carrying migrants and attempting to get them taken off the road by searching for infractions such as low tire treads, fluid levels and poor windshield wiper placement.
TEXAS GOV. GREG ABBOTT CRITICIZES NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS FOR TICKETING BUSES CARRYING MIGRANTS
"This is another pathetic ploy by Mayor Adams to stop Texas from busing migrants to his self-declared sanctuary city," a spokesperson for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office told Fox News last month. "Each bus used by the State of Texas for this busing mission undergoes thorough Texas Department of Public Safety Commercial Vehicle inspections before departing for sanctuary cities."
Now, the state is responding by calling on its Air National Guard troops to help, searching for volunteers who can staff migrant shelters and processing centers.
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"The purpose of this operation is to mitigate human suffering for individuals arriving in NYC to request asylum status in the United States," the memo reads.
Reached for comment by Fox News Digital Wednesday, a spokesperson for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the governor has already ordered the deployment of 147 members of the New York National Guard to assist with the situation in New York City.
"Governor Hochul remains concerned about the safety and well-being of asylum seekers who are coming to our state, and we continue to coordinate closely with the City on the immediate response and support their requests for federal assistance," the spokesperson said.
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WASHINGTON, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the risk of smoke inhalation associated with the use of PETRICOR, VARWANEO, and WJZTEK combination smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. The detectors can fail to alert consumers to the presence of hazardous smoke.
Most fatalities in residential fires are due to smoke inhalation, rather than heat and flames. In typical residential fire scenarios, there may be as little as one or two minutes to escape after the smoke alarm sounds before the conditions in the home become incapacitating or deadly. More than 2,390 people in the United States die every year from residential structure fires. Furthermore, the risk of dying in a fire is twice as high in homes without a working smoke alarm (1.18 per 1,000), as compared to homes with smoke alarms (0.53 per 1,000)."
If a combination smoke and CO detector that does not alert to the presence of an elevated level of carbon monoxide or smoke is installed in a home, and carbon monoxide or smoke enters the home, the consumer will not be warned of these harmful conditions, making injury or death very likely. Smoke sensitivity tests performed on the PETRICOR, VARWANEO, and WJZTEK detectors by CPSC found that they failed to alert when exposed to pre-determined concentrations of smoke, in violation of UL 217, a voluntary safety standard.
The combination detectors are made of white plastic, with approximate dimensions of 4 x 1.5 x 4 inches. The PETRICOR and VARWANEO models feature a digital display. The PETRICOR and WJZTEK models feature a label on the back which lists the model number. The combination detectors are advertised to detect dangerous levels of smoke or carbon monoxide and alert with a flashing red LED and a loud alarm pattern. Model No. MQ-808 was sold under the Amazon ASIN B09DPPFJZJ; and Model No. ACJ-512COM was sold under the Amazon ASIN B0928QZ21C; and Model No. KT-X3 was sold under the Amazon ASIN B07QVC2722 and B07M8LR9M7. The combination smoke and CO detectors were sold on Amazon.com for between $15 and $53.
CPSC urges consumers not to purchase or sell these combination smoke and CO detectors. Stop using them and dispose of these products immediately and install new, working CO detectors. Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.
Note: Consumers should install combination smoke and CO detectors on each level of their homes and outside separate sleeping areas. Combination smoke and CO detectors should be battery operated or have battery backup. Test combination smoke and CO detectors frequently and replace batteries as needed. Consumers should only buy combination smoke and CO detectors that meet both the UL 2034 and UL 217 safety standards.
Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
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NEW YORK (WPIX) — A third man has been arrested for the 2002 murder of Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.
A superseding indictment was filed against 48-year-old Jay Bryant of Queens, who was being held on federal drug charges in an unrelated case, officials said.
The hip-hop star, whose real name is Jason Mizell, was shot in the head and killed in his recording studio in Queens on Oct. 30, 2002. He was 37. Mizell’s friend, Tony Rincon, was hit by one bullet in the leg and the next bullet hit Jay in the head, killing him.
Mizell’s fellow group members, Joseph “Run” Simmons and Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels, were not in the second-floor studio on Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica when the gunfire broke out.
When authorities indicted two other men, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, in August 2020, they said Mizell’s death involved a drug deal gone bad.
In a letter filed with the court on Tuesday, prosecutors said Bryant and the two other men entered the building that evening, and then fled after the shooting. They said Bryant was seen going into the building, and his DNA was recovered at the scene.
For years, Jay’s death lingered as a cold case, with witnesses reluctant to speak up despite reward money being offered.
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Fed raises key rate by a half-point in bid to tame inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve intensified its fight against the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark interest rate by a half-percentage point Wednesday — its most aggressive move since 2000 — and signaling further large rate hikes to come.
The increase in the Fed’s key short-term rate raised it to a range of 0.75% to 1%, the highest point since the pandemic struck two years ago.
The Fed also announced that it will start reducing its huge $9 trillion balance sheet, made up mainly of Treasury and mortgage bonds. Reducing those holdings will have the effect of further raising loan costs throughout the economy.
With prices for food, energy and consumer goods accelerating, the Fed’s goal is to cool spending — and economic growth — by making it more expensive for individuals and businesses to borrow. The central bank hopes that higher costs for mortgages, credit cards and auto loans will slow spending enough to tame inflation yet not so much as to cause a recession.
It will be a delicate balancing act. The Fed has endured widespread criticism that it was too slow to start tightening credit, and many economists are skeptical that it can avoid causing a recession.
Speaking at a news conference Wednesday, Chair Jerome Powell made clear that further large rate hikes are coming. He said that additional half-point increases in the Fed’s key rate “should be on the table in the next couple of meetings” in June and July.
But Powell also sought to downplay any speculation that the Fed might be considering a rate hike as high as three-quarters of a percentage point.
“A 75-basis-point hike is not something that the committee is actively considering,” he said — a remark that appeared to cause stock indexes to jump. Before he spoke, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had risen modestly. Less than an hour later, the Dow was up 700-plus points.
At his news conference, Powell stressed his belief that “restoring price stability” — that is, curbing high inflation — is essential to sustaining the economy’s health.
In their statement Wednesday, the central bank’s policymakers noted that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is worsening inflation pressures by raising oil and food prices. It added that “COVID-related lockdowns in China are likely to exacerbate supply chain disruptions,” which could further boost inflation.
Inflation, according to the Fed’s preferred gauge, reached 6.6% last month, the highest point in four decades. Inflation has been accelerated by a combination of robust consumer spending, chronic supply bottlenecks and sharply higher gas and food prices, exacerbated by Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Starting June 1, the Fed said it would allow up to $48 billion in bonds to mature without replacing them, a pace that would reach $95 billion by September. At September’s pace, its balance sheet would shrink by about $1 trillion a year. The balance sheet more than doubled after the pandemic recession hit as the Fed bought trillions in bonds to try to hold down long-term borrowing rates.
Powell has said he wants to quickly raise the Fed’s rate to a level that neither stimulates nor restrains economic growth. Fed officials have suggested that they will reach that point, which the Fed says is about 2.4%, by year’s end.
Some economists warn that some of the factors fueling inflation — notably, shortages of supplies and workers — are outside the Fed’s ability to solve.
“The Fed can’t fix supply-side challenges with higher interest rates,’’ said Jim Baird, chief investment officer at Plante Moran Financial Advisors. “Fed tightening doesn’t re-open Chinese factories, increase grain shipments from Ukraine, re-position container ships to where they are needed or hire truckers to move goods.’’
The Fed’s credit tightening is already having some effect on the economy. Sales of existing homes sank 2.7% from February to March, reflecting a surge in mortgage rates related, in part, to the Fed’s planned rate hikes. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage has jumped 2 percentage points just since the start of the year, to 5.1%.
Yet by most measures, the overall economy remains healthy. This is especially true of the U.S. job market: Hiring is strong, layoffs are few, unemployment is near a five-decade low and the number of job openings has reached a record high.
Powell has pointed to the widespread availability of jobs as evidence that the labor market is tight – “to an unhealthy level” that would tend to fuel inflation. The Fed char is betting that higher rates can reduce those openings, which would presumably slow wage increases and ease inflationary pressures, without triggering mass layoffs.
For now, with hiring robust — the economy has added at least 400,000 jobs for 11 straight months — and employers grappling with labor shortages, wages are rising at a roughly 5% annual pace. Those pay raises are driving steady consumer spending despite spiking prices. In March, consumers increased their spending 0.2% even after adjusting for inflation.
Even if the Fed’s benchmark rate were to go as high as 2.5% by year’s end, Powell said last month, the policymakers may still tighten credit further — to a level that would restrain growth — “if that turns out to be appropriate.”
Financial markets are pricing in a rate as high as 3.6% by mid-2023, which would be the highest in 15 years. Shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet will add another layer of uncertainty surrounding how much the Fed’s actions may weaken the economy.
Complicating the Fed’s task is a slowdown in global growth. COVID-19 lockdowns in China are threatening to cause a recession in the world’s second-largest economy. And the European Union is facing higher energy prices and supply chain disruptions after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
What’s more, other central banks around the world are also raising rates, a trend that could further imperil global growth. On Thursday, the Bank of England is expected to raise its key rate for the fourth straight time. The Reserve Bank of Australia increased its rate Tuesday for the first time in 11 years.
And the European Central Bank, which is grappling with slower growth than in the United States or the United Kingdom, may raise rates in July, economists expect.
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AP Economics Writer Paul Wiseman contributed to this report.
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- Whole-home Backup Power Solution offers easy installation and power for up to a week
- EcoFlow Blade is the first robotic lawn-sweeping mower that also collects fallen leaves
- EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner improves on the original and now offers heating
- EcoFlow Glacier is the first portable fridge with a built-in icemaker and battery
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EcoFlow, a portable power and eco-friendly energy solutions company, is making access to emergency power easier than ever with its new Whole-home Backup Power Solution unveiled today at CES.
Built around EcoFlow's powerful DELTA Pro portable power station, the Whole-home Backup Power Solution is a quiet and reliable portable home battery setup that replaces noisy, polluting generators.
The setup is available in three different capacities and works across EcoFlow's broader ecosystem to deliver affordable, clean and reliable energy, providing peace of mind in these times of increasing energy insecurity.
EcoFlow also launched three new outdoor smart devices at CES — the 2nd-gen Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner, as well as CES 2023 Honorees, Blade, a robotic lawn-sweeping mower, and Glacier, a portable fridge with a built-in ice maker and battery. The new products reflect EcoFlow's commitment to powering people's lives on and off the grid.
"Rising power bills and extreme weather events have created an increasingly unstable energy situation for many people around the world. The pandemic also created a surge of interest in camping and other outdoor events," said Brian Essenmacher, EcoFlow's head of business development.
"EcoFlow is addressing these new demands and challenges by providing power that's easier than ever and helping people to make the most of life by saving them time and money. We're making life more enjoyable at home and outdoors."
Many people rely on gas-powered generators as their emergency power solution during blackouts. These generators are noisy, smoky and produce high levels of dangerous carbon monoxide. EcoFlow's new Whole-home Backup Power Solution, on the other hand, provides backup power that is clean, quiet and safe.
The Whole-home Backup Power Solution is built around DELTA Pro, a powerful portable power station that can be fully recharged with a wall socket in under 3 hours.
The Advanced Kit, one of three different solution bundles to meet customers' individual needs, connects two DELTA Pro units via the Double Voltage Hub, resulting in a massive 7200W and 240V output. That's enough to power practically any home appliance while delivering enough energy to keep critical circuits running for up to a week. Alternatively, customers can get through even the worst blackouts with an even longer-lasting power supply by pairing the setup with EcoFlow's Smart Generator (Dual Fuel).
The Whole-home Backup Solution can be used with EcoFlow's range of solar generators to provide free renewable energy and help users reduce their reliance on the grid. What's more, as part of the U.S. government's Inflation Reduction Act 2022, it is possible for users to apply for a 30% tax credit when installing the DELTA Pro as a home power solution.*
With just a few modules, the Whole-home Backup Power Solution is easy for people to install in homes and RVs without the need for professional installers like other power backup products.
The Whole-home Backup Power Solution will be available in the U.S. on EcoFlow's website beginning Jan. 5. An alternative home backup solution for users in the E.U., comprising EcoFlow's Power Kits and Smart Home Panel, will also be available soon.
As a hotbed of the latest innovation where ideas become reality, CES 2023 provided the ideal setting for EcoFlow to demonstrate how its growing ecosystem of smart devices improves life at home and outdoors. The three new products unveiled today include:
- EcoFlow Blade: The world's first robotic lawn-sweeping mower capable of collecting fallen leaves. EcoFlow Blade is cheaper than professional mowing services and requires less manual lawn maintenance compared to standard robotic mowers.
- EcoFlow Glacier: Glacier is the industry's first portable fridge to feature a built-in icemaker and battery, keeping food fresh and drinks topped up with ice for maximum enjoyment.
- EcoFlow Wave 2: Following the success of the first Wave Portable Air Conditioner, the second generation is capable of both heating and cooling, making life even more comfortable outdoors and in off-grid spaces.
EcoFlow Blade and EcoFlow Glacier were selected as CES 2023 Honorees, highlighting their exceptional, innovative designs and their potential for improving users' quality of life. Just like the Whole-home Backup Solution, all three of the new products allow users to lead more enjoyable, comfortable lives with power that has never been so easy.
EcoFlow is a leading eco-friendly energy solutions company with the vision to power a new world. Since its founding in 2017, EcoFlow aims to become a reliable and trusted energy companion for individuals and families across the world, providing accessible and renewable power solutions at home, outdoors, and in mobile spaces. Today, with operational headquarters located in the USA, Germany, and Japan, EcoFlow has empowered more than 2 million users in over 100 markets worldwide.
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Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-Texas) hauled in $833,000 in the second quarter of fundraising for this year as Republicans look to keep the House majority heading into 2024.
De La Cruz, who flipped the 15th Congressional District in Texas last cycle for the first time ever, ends the second quarter with more than $1 million cash on hand, according to figures first shared with The Hill.
“I am overwhelmed with gratitude by the incredible support our campaign has earned. This shows that my positive vision for South Texas, hard work, and no-nonsense approach are resonating with our community,” De La Cruz said in a statement.
“I’m proud to be working in a bipartisan manner to strengthen our local economy, build safe communities for our children, deliver for Border Patrol agents, and preserve Social Security and Medicare for our abuelitos. Washington, DC may be a telenovela, but down here somos familia,” she added.
The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report rates De La Cruz’s South Texas seat as “likely Republican.”
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David Wohl, an infectious disease specialist at UNC Health, went to a CVS pharmacy last week and rolled up his sleeve for one of the new Omicron-specific vaccines.
North Carolina now has the updated Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines that specifically attack the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorizations for the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines on Aug. 31 to include bivalent vaccines created by the companies to attack the Omicron subvariants, as well as the original coronavirus strain.
Wohl has a knack for breaking down medical and scientific information that can sometimes be complicated into language that’s much easier to understand. He has done that throughout the pandemic.
So North Carolina Health News checked in with him to find out more about the updated vaccines and where we stand now in the battle against COVID-19. Here’s some of what we learned.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
NC Health News: What’s your routine at this point in the pandemic?
David Wohl: I wear a mask indoors when I’m around others, and I wear an N95. Since Omicron started, I just do it. This is a much more catchy virus, and so I’m optimizing my protection.
I wear an N95 when I’m in public spaces, indoors, and private spaces indoors outside of my bubble. Home, of course, my wife, my kids, I don’t wear a mask. We’re pretty careful. My 80-year-old mom who comes over to visit, we test her on the porch before she comes into the house, and we test ourselves because we don’t want to give it to her, unknowingly. So we all test and then we can have dinner together when she comes over every few weeks.
I’m about to go to Africa on Sunday. I will wear an N95 on the plane all the way there. I will wear it when I arrive and once I get to our UNC research house, the five other folks who live there will test and we’ll all test together and we’ll create a bubble. So I don’t go to Home Depot without my N95, I don’t go to Whole Foods without my N95, I’m not in a car with people. I don’t eat indoors at restaurants right now.
(Wohl was scheduled to fly to West Africa several days after this interview to spend time with researchers at UNC Project Liberia, which studies Ebola virus survivors and the viral hemorrhagic Lassa fever.)
NCHN: Will we see a surge of cases as the weather gets colder and people make plans to travel for the winter holidays?
Wohl: I feel that, and hope that, we’ll have a more muted rise than we had previous winters and I think that’s a consequence of hundreds of thousands of people catching BA.5 every week in the United States and thus being protected and people getting vaccinated. I think there’s going to be a pretty good uptick of the new vaccine. When I went to CVS, they told me they were booked out. So I think that we’re going to have a lot of immunity as long as BA.5 sticks around.
NCHN: What was your experience with the updated vaccine?
Wohl: I’m so excited. I have had reactions to every vaccine so far, and so I was really concerned because I’m in the hospital taking care of people and I really wanted to get vaccinated before I travel and I wanted to get it as soon as possible.
I was really worried yesterday that I was going to feel crappy. I took Tylenol the night before, right before I went to sleep. I woke up in the morning, took Tylenol, and I felt slightly, maybe tired, but then I was good and I’ve not had any problems since, just my arm is a little sore, but nothing else. And I worked out yesterday. I’m at work today, fully functional. So of all the shots, this has been the best, and I think people should take Tylenol after they get their shot and the day after. There’s no data that I know of that shows that that interferes with anything.
NCHN: Should we expect to get a COVID vaccine every six months now?
Wohl: I think it’s going to be every year and let me tell you why. I had to stop going on Twitter. There’s good things and bad things. Some of it is really useful. Some of it really tells you stuff, like, ‘Oh, I didn’t know about that article.’
But the problem is people are so critical.
I understand why people are saying that’s a white flag, we’ve given up. But when you think about it, you know if we take it every year, it’s not like we’re protecting 100 percent of the population. That’s not the goal. We reduce the risk, and it’s practical.
It’s very hard to get people to take a vaccine every six months. We don’t know that that’s the greatest idea in general, but if it’s annual, like your flu shot, then a significant portion of the population will now be better protected in sort of a rolling fashion. I see this as sort of a risk reduction and a pragmatic way of doing it. And you know, we should develop mRNA flu vaccines and give them both together. That just seems to make a lot of sense.
NCHN: At a Sept. 6 briefing with reporters, Ashish Jha, the White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator, Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Anthony Fauci, chief medical advisor to the president, and Xavier Becerra, secretary of Health and Human Services, said they expected that it would be routine in the years to come that people get a COVID-19 vaccine once a year, similar to the flu shot. Some public health advocates worry that the Biden administration’s messaging ignores the many curve balls that COVID-19 has thrown us throughout the pandemic. Is this just surrendering?
Wohl: So I don’t think this is defeatist at all, and I think there’s a very pragmatic approach that could be instituted just like we’ve done for flu.
Flu vaccine is not a hundred percent effective. It reduces significant amounts of death, even when it’s 40 percent effective, tens of thousands of people’s lives are saved. They just don’t know it. You and I, maybe our lives were saved because someone took their flu vaccine that was only 40 percent effective.
NCHN: We’ve seen people who have been vaccinated and gotten boosters get COVID. Some people have described the vaccines as “leaky,” meaning they haven’t been as effective as initially touted to prevent COVID infection. How do you convince people to keep taking a shot?
Wohl: I believe the vaccines do protect you from infection, they just don’t protect you as well as we’d have liked. I also believe that, let’s say, that the virus never mutated, the virus was the same from Wuhan and never changed. I don’t know that we understand yet whether or not the vaccine would have protected us from infection from the original.
We don’t know how fully because new variants popped up within months of the vaccine being rolled out. We had Alpha, then we had Delta very soon thereafter. So I think these experts have to think of the alternative scenario where no new variant came out. Would the vaccines that were 95 percent effective continue to be around that level of effectiveness had the virus not changed? And maybe it would have waned somewhat, but probably what we’re seeing is mostly a waning of effectiveness, a leakiness, because of new variants that are popping up.
So what if BA.5 sticks around? Let’s say it sticks around for a few months. Let’s say through the winter, and you have BA.5 immunity. Who’s to say it’s leaky?
When we talk about leakiness, I think we have to be careful. Are we talking about the variant that’s circulating now? Or the variant that’s coming down the pike?
NCHN: Pharmaceutical companies in India and China have received approval from those countries for intranasal vaccines. CanSino Biologics, a Chinese company, developed a nasal spray. Bharat Biotech International, which is headquartered in India, developed a nasal drop vaccine. Should the U.S. start looking into nasal vaccines?
Wohl: Absolutely. … The concept of Warp Speed is right, even if we don’t like the name. We need to work at a fast pace to do things that are remarkable and, in some ways, we did do that. The vaccines are good proof of that. The therapeutics, Paxlovid, remdesivir, molnupiravir, the monoclonal antibodies. This is good news for us. These are very important tools.
The nasal vaccine should be a priority for our government. Like it should be up there with Ukraine. Like we need to get nasal vaccines that are highly effective, people are going to like them better, … even if you have to take them with a shot, that would just be so awesome if we could have better protection against infection. That’s the gap that we have right now. We need that. This should be a high priority. They should be talking about it left and right.
NCHN: The nasal vaccines often are more appealing to people who won’t get a shot because of a fear of needles. They also target the mucus, a front line of defense for keeping bacteria and other particles that can be harmful from entering the body. How do the nasal vaccines offer a different kind of protection?
Wohl: So the antibodies that we make for the injected, the cells that make them are in our blood. The blood cells, … will make antibodies when triggered by exposure to the germ. So that’s great, but the germ has to get into the place where the blood can see it.
When you do a nasal vaccine, there’s a whole bunch of cells that live in the lining of our shiny surfaces (mucus membranes) of our body and they make a different kind of antibody. It’s called the IgA, and that’s an antibody that’s in our secretions, it’s in our shiny surfaces, and that could be a first line of defense if they’re already primed and triggered to attack the germ before you get the germ.
So it doesn’t mean that all nasal vaccines are better. We know that with flu there are nasal vaccines, but we don’t think they’re necessarily better than injectable vaccines. But in this particular virus, it could well be that this is a very good way to protect ourselves, and we’d have to do the research. I’m not saying it’s a slam dunk. I’m not saying it’s a home run. But we have to research it. Can we find a more effective vaccine that’s given intranasally? That also allows it to be given much more easily than a shot.
NCHN: Will we see an evolution of COVID-19 vaccines in the months and years ahead? Perhaps a variety?
Wohl: I do believe nasal vaccines have a real promise for us. You know it would be nice to have, maybe, a perimeter protection, like at the nose or the throat, and nasal vaccines can do that. The other thing you could do is not target the spike protein. The spike protein is changing, but there are some conserved parts of this virus that are not changing, and we need to be able to develop immunity that targets that, and I think that’s another thing that’s going to be really key. So we’re just at the beginning.
I’m pretty psyched that I just got a bivalent vaccine that has BA.5 antibody-generating mRNA in it. And as long as BA.5 is around, I feel like I’m going to be pretty well protected against BA.5.
I don’t think it’s going to be that leaky any time soon as long as BA.5 sticks around. But the vaccines do protect us from getting sick. The good news is your neighbors are getting sniffles. Some of your friends are getting colds and coughs. Some of them are in bed for a couple of days or three or four days, but they’re not in the hospital. They’re not on oxygen, they are not on life support, they’re not on ECMO. And that’s because we have great immunity built up over time due to vaccines that protect us from severe disease. And that’s no small thing because when you have a lot of people in the hospital, that’s when society starts to shut down.
This article first appeared on North Carolina Health News and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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Trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney made her first public comments on social media since facing backlash for partnering with Bud Light for an ad.
Mulvaney was targeted, mostly in conservative circles, after she posted an ad for Bud Light during the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Some conservatives who traffic in anti-trans rhetoric called for a boycott of Bud Light after seeing the ad.
"A lot has been said about me, some of which is so far from my truth that I was like hearing my name and I didn't even know who they were talking about sometimes," Mulvaney said.
Kid Rock made one of the biggest statements in response to the ad. He posted a video on social media of him shooting Bud Light cans.
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“It was so loud that I didn’t even feel part of the conversation. So, I decided to take the back seat and let them tucker themselves out,” Mulvaney said.
Mulvaney has more than 10 million followers on TikTok and nearly 2 million on Instagram. She said that she returned to social media so her followers could hear how she's been handling the ordeal.
"It's OK to be frustrated with someone or confused, but what I'm struggling to understand the need to dehumanize and to be cruel," she said. "I just don't think that's right."
Mulvaney went on to thank her supporters for standing by her side in the face of attacks. She said she will continue to share aspects of her life on social media.
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DEAR ABBY: My husband, my child and I have moved six times over an eight-year period. Some of the moves were within months of each other. All of them were for financial or emotional reasons. The last one took us an hour and a half away from where we had been living for many years. We had formed relationships there, and our child had built friendships. We loved the area and school. We decided to buy a house after renting, but we struggled to find a place in our price range. Instead, we found one back in an old area we liked.
We have been here three months now, and we all regret the move. We miss our old friends, our child misses the old school and we are unhappy in the new house. I think my child and I may have developed depression. Our child’s grades have slipped, and they have made no new friends.
We are debating returning to the area we loved so much. Family and friends are giving us grief about all the moves, and I know they’ll do it again. We are at a loss as to why we moved away and would like an outside honest opinion. Is it OK to move back to an area we loved and established roots in? — WANDERING IN INDIANA
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DEAR WANDERING: You state that finances had a lot to do with your nomadic lifestyle. That’s a valid reason for moving. I do not think you should quickly move again. All of the moves you mentioned may be the reason your child is having difficulty establishing friendships, which takes time. The administrators at your child’s new school may be able to help if you explain to them what you think is going on.
As to your own depression, if you can afford it, I’m suggesting some sessions with a licensed psychologist or social worker for the time being. If, after that, your family still cannot adjust, return to the community from which you came without making apologies to anyone (and with my blessing).
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to my husband for 21 years. I learned only a few days ago that he has a 9-year-old daughter from an affair he had. I never knew he’d been unfaithful. I’m disgusted about what he did. Now he wants his daughter to move in with us! I don’t hate her, but I’m not crazy about children.
Also, I’m the only one in the household who is employed. He doesn’t even try to find a job, and I’m treated like this live-in housekeeper, cleaning up his messes, etc. He refuses to help with housework. If the kid moves in, I’ll be cleaning up after two people, plus trying to cope with anxiety and depression due to past trauma.
I can only take so much. He keeps harassing me about having her stay, and he says that if I don’t accept her, I don’t accept him. I’m ready to ask him to leave, but what should I really do? — FED UP IN PENNSYLVANIA
DEAR FED UP: After 21 years of carrying the entire load for your freeloader husband, rather than shoulder even more responsibility by taking in this child, what you should really do is consult a lawyer. It’s time you started taking care of YOURSELF, because by now it should be apparent that he never will. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/life/dear-abby-for-july-15-family-regrets-moving/article_6247bd3e-037c-11ed-904b-8759732c59f6.html | 2022-07-15 08:01:39 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/life/dear-abby-for-july-15-family-regrets-moving/article_6247bd3e-037c-11ed-904b-8759732c59f6.html |
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla says it will cut the cost of its next generation of vehicles in half, largely by using innovative manufacturing techniques and smaller factories.
CEO Elon Musk and other executives outlined the goals during a 3 1/2-hour investor day presentation at Tesla’s Austin, Texas, headquarters Wednesday as they presented the company’s third master plan.
The changes could bring the cost of a new generation of vehicles to around $25,000. Many investors were hoping to catch a glimpse of the next generation vehicles, but Musk said they wouldn’t be shown until a proper product unveiling.
“We’d be jumping the gun if we answer your question,” about the new vehicles, he told an analyst.
Shares of Tesla fell nearly 6% in after-hours trading during the presentation that ended just after 8 p.m. Eastern time.
Musk announced that Tesla plans to build a new factory in Mexico near Monterrey. Company executives said it will not take production from any other factories, where Tesla expects to expand production. They said the Mexican plant would build the next generation of vehicles, which also will be built at other factories.
It’s likely that the next generation vehicles will be smaller than the current ones to bring the prices down, but that wasn’t clear from the presentation. Many automakers build smaller vehicles in Mexico to save on labor costs and preserve profit margins.
CFRA Analyst Garrett Nelson attributed the drop in Tesla’s stock to the lack of details on the new vehicles as well as the company’s history of seeing its share price rise ahead of big events, only to fall when the actual news is made.
He said the company’s long-term focus may have disappointed some investors, but he sees Tesla’s vision as justifying its high stock valuation versus other automakers.
“What they outlined really made the case that it deserves to trade at a big premium to the rest of the industry,” he said.
Franz Von Holzhausen, Tesla’s design chief, said the company must make another sharp reduction in costs in order to reach its ambitious electric-vehicle production target of 20 million vehicles per year by 2030. Tesla expects to manufacture 1.8 million this year.
The company, he said, will build the cars in smaller modular units, then bring those units together. The system uses less space. Executives said as a result, its next electric powertrain factory will be half the size of the one Tesla just built in Austin, costing 65% less.
“That also means we can build more factories at the same time,” said Tom Zhu, who leads Tesla manufacturing.
Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn said the company cut costs in half between the early Models S and X and the second generation, Models 3 and Y. It’s planning to do that again for the next generation, but also will improve the cars at the same time, he said.
The company also said it would design vehicles so they have fewer wires and transistors, and use fewer expensive rare-Earth metals in the batteries.
“As we improve affordability, the number of customers who have access to our products increases,” Kirkhorn said.
Musk said demand for Tesla vehicles is large, but many who want one now can’t afford them.
Executives said Tesla is unique from other automakers because all the people involved in vehicle design and manufacturing are in the same room. The company also designs and makes many of its parts and software while others rely on tiers of parts supply companies.
The company also said it has opened 10 of its supercharger stations to owners of other electric vehicles as of Wednesday. And it plans to offer a package of unlimited home charging for $30 per month in Texas using wind as the power source.
Kirkhorn said the new master plan includes product advances, rapid volume growth and technology advancement.
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The addition of the leading fitness software provider serving the boutique and studio sector allows ABC Fitness Solutions to amplify its global reach and serve fitness businesses of any size, anywhere
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. and DUBLIN, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ABC Fitness Solutions (ABC), the leading technology and related services provider for the fitness industry, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Glofox, one of the fastest-growing fitness management platforms servicing the boutique gym and studio sector. The strategic combination significantly expands ABC's global reach and amplifies its ability to serve fitness organizations of all sizes with a company that shares its values, commitment to its teams and customers, and proven track record in developing innovative solutions that allow fitness operators to thrive. The transaction is expected to close later this year.
Glofox was founded by former professional rugby player Conor O'Loughlin, and his colleagues Finn Hegarty and Anthony Kelly, and all three will continue to be leaders in the combined business. Glofox is widely recognized as an innovator in management software, helping boutique fitness brands build and grow successful businesses. Its all-in-one platform allows users to manage all aspects of their business with a streamlined, easy-to-use experience for members and staff alike. Its 220-strong team serves customers in over 80 countries in 17 languages around the world. Like ABC, it provides solutions covering all aspects of running a fitness business, from customer acquisition to billing management, from business intelligence to member engagement.
Becoming stronger together, the technical capabilities, reach, and values of ABC and Glofox amplify each other, allowing both to further their mission to assist people around the world in their health, fitness, and wellness journeys. Collectively they will support over 31 million members across more than 24,000 fitness locations with technical solutions that put the member at the center of the experience.
"We are so excited to welcome Glofox into ABC Fitness Solutions. Its range of solutions, focus on the boutique gym and studio sector, and impressive international reach are compelling and will help cement ABC's position as a truly global solution provider within the fitness industry," said Bill Davis, CEO of ABC Fitness Solutions. "When combined with our existing strength in North and Latin America, as well as our market-leading software solutions for the personal trainer and commercial fitness club sectors, we now have a combined offering greater than the sum of its parts and unrivalled by any company in the industry."
The agreement follows the successful strategic acquisitions and integration of Trainerize, GymSales, and FitnessBI that helped enhance ABC's best-in-class club management software solutions, leading to ABC IGNITE, its next generation and most advanced offering to date. From personal trainers to yoga studios, boutique gyms to commercial fitness clubs, the addition of Glofox means ABC can now serve any fitness provider of any size worldwide.
"We are thrilled to become part of ABC, a company that has been a pioneer of the fitness industry for over 40 years," said Conor O'Loughlin, CEO & Co-Founder of Glofox. "To be able to align with a partner that shares the same purpose and values and that can provide additional resources to drive innovation and accelerated international growth is a tremendous advantage to our team and our customers. As part of ABC Fitness Solutions, Glofox has an extremely exciting future, and we look forward to taking the combined business to the next level."
The service of current customers will remain the ongoing top priority of ABC and Glofox and each will continue to focus on the respective fitness sectors they serve.
ABC Fitness Solutions (abcfitness.com) is the premier provider of software and related services for the health and fitness industry. Building on a reputation for excellence in support for clubs and their members, ABC is the trusted provider to boost performance and create a Total Fitness Experience for members of clubs of all sizes, whether a national franchise, regional chain, or a local gym. Founded in 1981, ABC helps over 20,000 clubs and facilities in 75 countries perform better and more profitably, offering a comprehensive SaaS (Software as a Service) club management solution that enables club operators to achieve optimal performance. ABC Fitness Solutions is a Thoma Bravo portfolio company, a private equity firm focused on investing in software and technology companies (thomabravo.com).
Glofox is the innovative management software solution helping visionary fitness brands build successful, growing businesses. The all-in-one platform replaces outdated and overcomplicated systems with a streamlined, easy-to-use experience for members and staff alike. Built to address the intricacies that come with managing both independent fitness businesses and large fitness franchises, the platform delivers a powerful suite of tools to drive success and empower operators globally. Founded in 2017, Glofox now serves over 80 countries and over 17 languages internationally and is continuously expanding its network to unlock opportunities for fitness businesses worldwide.
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SIOUX FALLS S.D. (AP) — South Dakota prosecutors have dropped all charges against the head of an Indigenous-led advocacy organization stemming from a protest during then-President Donald Trump’s visit to Mount Rushmore, the group announced Tuesday.
NDN Collective President Nick Tilsen was among those arrested July 3, 2020, when the protest seeking return of the Black Hills to Lakota control escalated into a scuffle with law enforcement. The charges included robbery and assault of a law enforcement officer.
Tilsen agreed to participate in a diversion program rather than face prison time, but claimed prosecutors backed out of the agreement last year after he spoke to the media about it. In his motion for dismissal, Tilsen said his remarks were protected by the First Amendment.
Deputy State’s Attorney Colleen Moran filed the dismissal Nov. 18, court documents show.
“My case held a mirror up to the so-called legal system, where prosecutors — fueled by white fragility and fear of Indigenous power — wasted years of state resources to intimidate, criminalize, and violate me,” Tilsen said in a statement Tuesday. “The fact that I’ve gone from facing 17 years in prison to all charges dismissed is not a coincidence or an act of justice — it’s evidence that the charges were bogus from the start.”
The case was transferred earlier from Pennington County in Rapid City to Minnehaha County in Sioux Falls. The original prosecutor, Pennington County State’s Attorney Mark Vargo, who is temporarily serving as South Dakota’s interim attorney general, said he had a conflict of interest because he was called to testify.
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When Jamal's trios visited Penthouse jazz club in Seattle in the '60s, they came to play. Now 92, the pianist has signed off on the release of a new series of live recordings from back in the day.
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12-year-old girl escapes captivity, man arrested after bodies found in home, authorities say
TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) - An Alabama man is facing multiple charges after a child led investigators to a disturbing discovery at his home.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said 37-year-old Jose Paulino Pascual-Reyes has been arrested and is facing charges that include capital murder and first-degree kidnapping.
WSFA reports that authorities were called to a county road south of Dadeville, Alabama, after a 12-year-old girl was spotted wandering down County Road 34. Officials said medical was called to assist the girl, who was then taken to an area hospital for treatment.
According to court filings, the girl was tied to bed posts for nearly a week and assaulted while being kept drugged through the use of alcohol.
The court documents revealed that the child escaped after chewing through her restraints before authorities found her walking on the road.
According to Sheriff Abbett, Pascual-Reyes was arrested after deputies completed a search of his home, located in the 3500 block of County Road 34, and found two decomposing bodies.
Abbett said the victims’ remains have since been taken to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for autopsies and identification.
On Tuesday, deputies said they were still at Pascual-Reyes’ home processing the scene.
Authorities said Pascual-Reyes is currently awaiting a bond hearing.
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Buttery, crispy and decidedly not diet food, fried bread makes a delicious side dish or a yummy solo snack.
Not to be confused with the equally delicious Native American fry bread, fried bread is simply bread cooked in a frying pan or on a griddle with a large amount of butter, oil or other fat used to crisp and flavor it.
Think of a grilled cheese sandwich — but with just the rich and toasty bread.
If you’ve ever made toad/frog/egg in the hole or eggs in a basket and fried the center circle of bread that is cut out for the egg, you know how tasty fried bread is.
“Fried bread is best served straight up, and used to mop up the yolks of a sunny side up egg or two,” Rebecca Firkser of MyRecipes said in her write-up on fried bread.
She suggests cooking each side of bread in lots of butter or oil for 2-3 minutes. Before flipping to the other side, make sure there’s still enough butter or oil in the pan to cook the other half and make it “sufficiently charred and glistening with fat.”
This type of toast may be best known for being served with a full English or Irish breakfast along with mushrooms, tomatoes, eggs, beans, and assorted fried meats.
Fried bread is much more saturated with butter or oil than regular toast and it doesn’t include an egg-based batter, as you’d use with French toast.
“It’s the perfect storm of rich flavor, next-level crispiness, and adaptability,” Kendra Vaculin of Epicurious noted. “Unlike the dry toast you can make in a toaster (or under the broiler in your oven), slices fried in oil are rich and luxurious; that bit of extra fat goes a long way in the flavor department.”
Vaculin prefers oil over butter for her fried bread. She quickly fries one side of a piece of bread in a skillet just enough to coat it, then flips it over and cooks the other side until done. Then, she flips it over again to finish the first side.
Vaculin says you can try different types of oil like sesame oil, ghee or coconut oil to get a different flavor profile. She also adds spices, garlic or shallots to olive oil for extra seasoning.
Serve your fried bread with pasta, eggs, stews and a hearty soup — or just eat it by itself.
Doesn’t fried bread sound like a recipe you need to try right now?
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, September 3, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD WATCH
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
103 AM CDT Sat Sep 3 2022
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Texas, including the following
areas, Central Brewster County, Chinati Mountains, Chisos Basin,
Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains Foothills, Lower Brewster County,
Marfa Plateau, Pecos County, Presidio Valley and Terrell County.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are running high
and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall the past several days have
produced saturated soils as well as elevated streams, creaks,
and rivers. Additional heavy rainfall today could exacerbate
ongoing flooding and flash flooding concerns, including along
the Rio Grande.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
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FLINT – Seven Flint-area softball teams will be pursuing regional championships this week and spots in the state quarterfinals next week.
They include Grand Blanc and Fenton, who could meet with victories in the regional semifinals.
Here are the regional matchups for area teams.
Division 1
At Grand Blanc
June 11 – Traverse City Central vs. Grand Blanc, 10 a.m.; Midland vs. Fenton, noon; championship game, 2 p.m.
Winner advances to quarterfinal at Northwood University vs. winner of Jenison regional.
At Essexville-Garber
June 11 – Essexville-Garber vs. Linden, 10 a.m.; Saginaw Swan Valley vs. Frankenmuth, noon; championship game, 2 p.m.
Winner advances to quarterfinal at SVSU vs. winner of Detroit Country Day regional
Division 2
At Imlay City
June 11 – Detroit Country Day vs. Imlay City, 10 a.m.; Macomb Lutheran North vs. St. Clair, noon; championship game, 2 p.m.
Winner advances to quarterfinal at Saginaw Valley State vs. winner of Essexville-Garber regional
At Chelsea
June 11 – Ionia vs. Chelsea, 10 a.m.; Jackson Northwest vs. Owosso, noon; championship game, 2 p.m.
Winner advances to quarterfinal at Kalamazoo College vs. winner of Wayland regional
Division 3
At Mt. Morris
June 11 – Leslie vs. Richmond, 10 a.m.; Laingsburg vs. LakeVille noon; championship game, 2 p.m.
Winner advances to quarterfinal at SVSU vs. winner of Montrose regional
At Montrose
June 11 – Standish-Sterling vs. Cass City, 11 a.m.; New Lothrop vs. Millington, 1 p.m.; championship game, 3 p.m.
Winner advances to quarterfinal at SVSU vs. winner of Mt. Morris regional
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Turkey welcomes Sweden’s extradition of wanted convict
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey has welcomed Sweden’s extradition of a convicted member of an outlawed militant group, calling it a “start” that shows Stockholm’s sincerity in assuaging Turkey’s security concerns. NATO-member Turkey has been holding up bids by Sweden and Finland to join the military alliance, pressing for the two Nordic countries to crackdown on groups it considers to be terrorists organizations. Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said in an interview with state-run TRT television on Monday that the Turkish government hopes that extraditions would “continue with the same sincerity.” On Saturday, Sweden deported a man who fled there after being convicted of membership in an armed group in 2015. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/12/05/turkey-welcomes-swedens-extradition-of-wanted-convict/ | 2022-12-05 15:48:56 | 0 | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/12/05/turkey-welcomes-swedens-extradition-of-wanted-convict/ |
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Dead and dying seabirds collected on the coasts of the northern Bering and southern Chukchi seas over the past six years reveal how the Arctic's fast-changing climate is threatening the ecosystems and people who live there, according to a report released Tuesday by U.S. scientists.
Local communities have reported numerous emaciated bodies of seabirds — including shearwaters, auklets and murres — that usually eat plankton, krill or fish, but appear to have had difficulty finding sufficient food. The hundreds of distressed and dead birds are only a fraction of ones that starved, scientists say.
“Since 2017, we’ve had multi-species seabird die-offs in the Bering Strait region,” said Gay Sheffield, a biologist at University of Alaska Fairbanks, based in Nome, Alaska and a co-author of the report. “The one commonality is emaciation, or starvation.”
The seabirds are struggling because of climate-linked ecosystem shifts — which can affect the supply and the timing of available food — as well as a harmful algal bloom and a viral outbreak in the region, she said.
And their peril jeopardizes the human communities, as well: “Birds are essential to our region — they are nutritionally and economically essential,” said Sheffield.
The data on seabirds is part of an annual report released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, called the “Arctic Report Card,” that documents changes in a region warming faster than anywhere else on Earth.
“With climate change, the food chain is changing rapidly,” said Don Lyons, a conservation scientist at the National Audubon Society's Seabird Institute, who was not involved in the report. “Food isn’t predictable in the way it used to be, in terms of where the food is, at different times of the year."
While seabirds naturally experience some lean years, the report documents a worrying pattern, said Lyons. “It seems like we’ve passed a tipping point — we’ve moved into a new regime where events that we used to think of as rare and unusual are now common and frequent.”
In the past year, Arctic annual surface air temperatures were the sixth warmest since records began in 1900, the report found. And satellite records revealed that for several weeks last summer, large regions near the North Pole were virtually clear of sea ice.
“The sea ice extent was much lower than long-term average,” said Walt Meier, a sea ice expert at the University of Colorado Boulder and a co-author of the report.
“The most notable thing we saw was during the summer, we saw a lot of open-water areas up near the North Pole, which was once very rare,” he said. “Several kilometers with very little or no ice, within a couple hundred kilometers of the North Pole.”
“The changes that are happening in the Arctic are so fast and so profound,” said Peter Marra, a conservation biologist at Georgetown University, who was not involved in the report.
Seabirds are metaphorical canaries in the coal mines, when it comes to showing broader ecosystem changes, Marra said, adding, “We need to do a much better job of monitoring these sentinel populations.”
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Register today for this free conference, featuring 50+ industry and technology sessions
CARY, N.C., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than ever, businesses need resiliency in the face of economic uncertainty, continuing supply-chain disruptions, extreme weather, political instability and other challenges. For many organizations, technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud analytics help them respond to today's challenges and better prepare for whatever tomorrow brings.
At SAS Innovate, the AI and analytics business conference from SAS, the leader in analytics, you will hear from executives and front-line workers using these technologies to optimize their businesses, fight fraud, manage risk, and improve customer relationships.
Among the presenters are executives from leading organizations including FDIC, Georgia Department of Human Services, HDI Seguros, Liberty Mutual, Mayo Clinic Platform, National Bank of Canada, Nestlé, Northern Trust, Parexel, Truist and Ulta Beauty.
Register today
SAS Innovate is an in-person conference May 8-10 at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida. You can join more than 1,000 business leaders and analytics experts for more than 50 industry and technology sessions and roundtables on the latest analytics in action.
To reserve your place, go to the SAS Innovate homepage and click "Register now." Registration is complimentary.
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SAS Innovate will feature an Innovation Hub, where attendees can experience the latest technologies from SAS and its partners. The Innovation Hub will spotlight SAS® Viya® – SAS' cloud-native, massively parallel analytics and AI platform – along with solutions for enterprise decisioning, data strategy, customer intelligence and more.
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SAS will also feature industry-specific solutions in the Innovation Hub, as well as industry-focused presentations on the conference agenda. Spotlighted industries include:
- Financial services (including banking and insurance)
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At SAS Innovate, you will have the opportunity to share ideas and meet with fellow analytics users and SAS customers, as well as presenters, executives and businesspeople interested in transforming data into decisions through analytics.
And if you cannot make it to Orlando, SAS will host a series of events in cities around the globe to bring some of SAS Innovate to you. The full schedule of SAS Innovate on Tour events in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America will be announced soon.
"SAS Innovate will help you guide your business to make faster, better decisions. And show resilience in the face of whatever the future brings," said SAS Chief Marketing Officer Jennifer Chase. "As the conference theme suggests, you can 'Outpace Tomorrow' with the analytics on display at SAS Innovate."
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Each year, the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools awards talented and passionate Lincoln Public Schools professionals in a variety of academic areas who are an inspiration to their schools and the Lincoln community. This spring, the Foundation for LPS surprised and honored 13 educators from across the school district.
The 2023 award winners are:
• Dolores N. Mather Award for Language Arts Teaching given to Brittany Lanik, Brownell Elementary School;
• Florence J. Clark Award for Excellence in Middle School Teaching given to Bre Jones and Amanda Petersen, Schoo Middle School;
• Helen Krieger Outstanding Health Care Provider Award given to Sara Stoner, Goodrich Middle School;
• John Prasch Health and Physical Fitness Award given to Adam Brady, Southwest High School;
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• Leola Bullock Multicultural Educator Award given to Dr. Dawn Mazzie, Steve Joel District Leadership Center;
• Marian Battey Andersen/Charles Wheaton Battey Outstanding Teacher Award given to Teal Hollmann, Sheridan Elementary School;
• Marie Bourke Leadership Award given to Kelly Apel, Brownell Elementary School;
• Music Educator Award given to Mike Robb, Irving Middle School;
• Myrtle Clark Outstanding Math Educator Award given to Nikki Janssen, Riley Elementary School;
• Nancy Muehlhausen Counseling Award given to Dallas Mettler, Park Middle School;
• R.L. Fredstrom Leadership Award given to Michelle Reinke, Eastridge Elementary School; and
• Ruth Eickman Outstanding Early Childhood Educator Award given to Angela Carlow, LPS early childhood psychologist.
Each individual also received a monetary prize to further their professional and personal development. These awards are made possible by generous contributions to the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools’ Inspiring Dreams Fund and gifts from private donors.
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Homeless shelter director has painful connection to his work
At first, Burt Rosen said he couldn’t stomach the thought of leading Knox Area Rescue Ministries, a homeless shelter in Tennessee.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The old saying goes, if you find a job you love you’ll never work a day in your life. At first, that couldn’t have been farther from the truth for Burt Rosen.
When WVLT News Anchor Amanda Hara visited Burt Rosen, the CEO of Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM), a homeless shelter and ministry in Knoxville, Tennessee, it was obvious the saying rang true for him. “I love what I do. Wouldn’t choose to be doing anything else,” Burt beamed.
It was lunchtime and a long line of people eager for a meal snaked through KARM’s cafeteria, waiting their turn. Burt greeted each person at the counter and said, “I love the opportunity to pass a tray of food to someone who’s looking for a meal and I love even more getting to say ‘hello’ to everyone who comes through the line.”
However, Burt didn’t always feel that way. When he accepted the position at KARM 20 years ago, he was haunted by his own painful connection to homelessness, “I couldn’t look in the face of anybody who was coming through the doors. Every one of them morphed into the face of Matthew and I thought, ‘What have I done?’”
When lunch service ended, Burt’s daily ritual was just getting started. Every day he checks a Google Alert he created for his missing son, Matthew Rosen. Every day brings a little ray of optimism. “You just think, maybe today will be the day.”
Burt and his wife Carolyn have been waiting for word of their missing son for 20 years. The day hasn’t come.
“He was kind, he was very comical, he was always cracking jokes, he was always making us laugh, he was always a straight A student. He always took care of his brother. He just had so much compassion. He was such a sweet boy,” Carolyn reflected about their first-born son.
So, what changed? Whatever it was, Burt said it happened when Matthew went to college: “He became more introverted, he became more silent with his emotions. You just get this intuitive sense as a parent, something is not right. The son that went off to college was not the son that came home. Matthew was diagnosed with being bipolar, he didn’t think he was. He was convinced that he didn’t need the medication.”
Burt and Carolyn said Matthew refused help and his behavior became toxic. That’s when they made the difficult choice to ask him to leave, “I can remember us asking him to leave and watching him with the roller board suitcase. Carolyn and I stood there at the door sobbing as we watched our kid walk down the street. What happened to our baby? How did this happen?”
Through occasional emails sent by Matthew, the Rosens learned their son was living on the streets of New York City.
Matthew was newly homeless when Burt was asked to lead KARM. How did he find the strength to say yes? “Somehow I had this sense that everything we had been through, including with Matthew, was now going to make a difference,” said Burt. “Maybe we can’t make a difference in the life of our own son, but maybe we can make a difference in the lives of the 400 plus or minus people who come into KARM every single night.”
“I can go to KARM or I can meet someone on the street and I can be friendly to him, if I can’t be friendly to my own son. So that’s what keeps me going,” Carolyn explained.
Burt officially retires on October 1, 2022. He’s already working with his wife on a new mission born when Burt asked himself, “There’s a plethora of websites out there that will help you find your child. But who will help the parents go through what they have to go through just to endure?”
Burt and Carolyn are counseling parents across the country who also have missing and homeless children.
Over Zoom, the Rosen’s met with Dennis and Debbie Hall. Their 38-year-old son Brandon disappeared within the last year.
“Part of what we want to do is be an encouragement to you and help you hold on to hope,” Burt told the Halls.
Hope is what Burt and Carolyn can give because hope is all they have. Hope that even if they never see their son again, there’s a reason for the journey.
“Somehow his disappearance and ending up homeless has allowed us to make a difference. All things can work together for good. Even pain, even loss. Picture your worst nightmare, your worst heartache, even that can work for good,” said Burt.
Burt and Carolyn started counseling other couples across the country and had plans to expand their help to siblings and other loved ones of missing people.
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ATLANTA, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cousins Properties (NYSE:CUZ) announced today that it will release its third quarter 2022 earnings after the market closes on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Cousins will hold its third quarter 2022 earnings conference call on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The number for this call is (877) 247-1056. The live webcast of this call can be accessed on the Company's website, www.cousins.com, through the "Cousins Properties Third Quarter Conference Call" link on the Investor Relations page.
A playback will be available shortly after the call on Friday, October 28, 2022 and run through Friday, November 4, 2022. The number for the playback is (877) 344-7529, passcode 5916672. The playback can also be accessed on the Company's website through the "Cousins Properties Third Quarter Conference Call" link on the Investor Relations page.
Financial information will be placed on the Company's website promptly after the earnings release announcement. This information will be available in the "Featured Reports" section on the Investor Relations page. This information will also be available through the "SEC Filings" and "Supplemental Information" links on the Investor Relations page.
Cousins Properties is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company, based in Atlanta, GA and acting through its operating partnership, Cousins Properties LP, primarily invests in Class A office buildings located in high-growth Sun Belt markets. Founded in 1958, Cousins creates shareholder value through its extensive expertise in the development, acquisition, leasing and management of high-quality real estate assets. The Company has a comprehensive strategy in place based on a simple platform, trophy assets and opportunistic investments. For more information, please visit www.cousins.com.
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EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — First she set the record. Then she won the medal.
Even if the order was awkward, Sunday night at world championships was beautiful for Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan.
She won the 100-meter hurdles title about 90 minutes after she opened the final session of the championships by breaking the world record in her semifinal heat with a time of 12.12 seconds.
“When I watched the record, I was like ‘Whoa, who did that?’” Amusan said of her reaction upon seeing her time pop up on the scoreboard.
It was a strange sequence of events for the 25-year-old, who finished fourth at the Tokyo Games last year and fourth at the last world championships in 2019, and now has a place in history as a champion, record-holder and main character in a most unusual night.
The mark surpassed the six-year-old record held by American Keni Harrison by .08.
"Unbelievable," said Switzerland's Noemi Zbaren, who watched the record while she was waiting for her own semifinal. "I had goosebumps when I saw it in the call room.”
Back on the track for the final, Amusan won the gold medal in an even faster time — 12.06 seconds, but the wind was too strong, so that didn't go down as yet another record.
For the earlier race, she received a $100,000 bonus for setting the mark at worlds.
It's rare, but not unheard of, for a track athlete to set a record before the biggest race. Florence Griffith-Joyner ran her still-standing record 10.49 in the 100 meters in a prelim at the 1988 Olympic trials.
“I believe in my abilities but I was not expecting a world record at these championships,” Amusan said. “The goal is always just to execute well and get the win.”
Amusan went to college at Texas El-Paso. A person familiar with her career told The Associated Press she had been training partners with another Nigerian UTEP alum, Blessing Okagbare.
Okagbare is currently serving an 11-year ban for multiple doping violations, stemming from a federal investigation into an El Paso doctor who is accused of distributing human-growth hormone and other banned substances.
The person providing the information to the AP spoke on condition of anonymity because Amusan is not connected to that case.
After her history-making night, there was nothing but appreciation for the new record holder and new world champion.
“I know what Tobi has gone through over the years. She’s been fourth twice,” said Jamaica’s Danielle Williams. “I know it’s not an easy position. She’s been close to throwing (in) the towel. To see her come out here and do this right now, it’s amazing.”
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AUSTIN, Texas – A Texas sheriff on Monday opened an investigation into two flights of migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, but did not say what laws may have been broken in putting 48 Venezuelans on private planes last week from San Antonio.
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar, an elected Democrat, railed against the flights that took off in his city as political posturing. But he said investigators had so far only spoken to attorneys representing some of the migrants and did not name any potential suspects who might face charges.
He also did not mention DeSantis in a news conference that appeared to mark the first time a law enforcement official has said they would look into the flights.
“I believe there is some criminal activity involved here,” Salazar said. “But at present we are trying to keep an open mind and we are going to investigate to find out what exact laws were broken if that does turn out to be the case.”
DeSantis' office responded with a statement that said the migrants had been given more options to succeed in Massachusetts.
“Immigrants have been more than willing to leave Bexar County after being abandoned, homeless, and ‘left to fend for themselves,'” DeSantis spokesperson Taryn Fenske said. “Florida gave them an opportunity to seek greener pastures in a sanctuary jurisdiction that offered greater resources for them, as we expected.”
The Venezuelan migrants who were flown to the wealthy Massachusetts island from San Antonio on Wednesday said they were told they were going to Boston. Julio Henriquez, an attorney who met with several migrants, said they “had no idea of where they were going or where they were.”
He said a Latina woman approached migrants at a city-run shelter in San Antonio and put them up at a nearby La Quinta Inn, where she visited daily with food and gift cards. She promised jobs and three months of housing in Washington, New York, Philadelphia and Boston, according to Henriquez.
Salazar said the migrants had been “preyed upon” and “hoodwinked.”
Some Democrats have urged the Justice Department to investigate the flights, including California Gov. Gavin Newsom and U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, whose district includes San Antonio.
A federal investigation might be complicated, however. It’s not clear whether anyone boarded buses or planes unwillingly, or that their civil rights were violated. The rights of asylum seekers arriving to the U.S. are also more limited because they are not citizens. The constitution, though, does protect them from discrimination based on race or national origin and from improper treatment by the government.
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SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Software, a leading provider of visual collaboration software, today announced that it has achieved "In Process" status as part of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) under the planned initial authorization of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), an agency of the Department of Justice. Lucid's entire suite of products – Lucidchart, Lucidspark and Lucidscale – are now listed in the FedRAMP Marketplace for federal agencies and government contractors, and when full accreditation is achieved, all will be approved for federal agency use
Working with the DEA to coordinate progress with the FedRAMP Program Management Office, Lucid has completed all preparatory steps for the authorization process. FedRAMP is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services, with a goal to protect US citizen data in the cloud. The program administers a marketplace of approved providers to increase the use of cloud services and facilitate digital transformation across government agencies.
"This milestone is a welcome validation for both the security of our platform and the demand for visual collaboration solutions that exist within the government," said Dave Grow, CEO of Lucid. "Organizations in virtually every industry are looking to Lucid's Visual Collaboration Suite to align around a shared vision, clarify complexity and collaborate visually with each other from any location, and government teams are no exception. We are thrilled to have our platform included in the FedRAMP marketplace, and look forward to helping federal agencies improve how they work and collaborate."
For more information about Lucid's Visual Collaboration Suite, visit lucid.co.
Lucid Software offers a leading Visual Collaboration Suite that helps teams see and build the future from idea to reality. With its products—Lucidchart, Lucidspark and Lucidscale—teams can turn ideas into reality, clarify complexity and collaborate visually, no matter where they're located. Top businesses use Lucid's products all around the world, including customers such as Google, GE and NBC Universal. Lucid's partners include industry leaders such as Google, Atlassian and Microsoft. Since the company's founding, it has received numerous awards for its products, business and workplace culture. For more information, visit lucid.co.
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Luat Rung marks the debut of 16 Typh & Gonzo after signing a 5-year contract with SpaceSpeakers Label.
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Luat Rung" is officially released on August 4th, available on all music platforms. This music video is bringing back Binz, Rhymastic, 16 Typh, GONZO, & TINLE. This is a "greeting" music product of 16 Typh & GONZO after joining SpaceSpeakers Label. Meanwhile, Binz & Rhymastic contribute their voices to support their two brothers, producer TINLE is in charge of producing music.
Binz begins with some "bangin" bars: "One shot haters got shoot with em' short rhymes / Don't act innocent or you gon' be on target / Move careful em' venom is around / They aint hunt cause em' hyenas only bite." It's been a long time since Binz has returned to this color with "bangin'" lyricals.
Rookie of SpaceSpeakers Label - 16 Typh with his transition rap verse pushes the rap to a new spirit with his signature fast flow and triplet flow. Sending em' words to haters: "levellin up, they doubted & hate / when all I did was sway & love / Fair play 3 sides prove it all/ Give up thought never in my soul."
The boom bap beat in GONZO's verse changes "Luat Rung" to a completely different "mood". It's the rare old school vibe that still exist & respected in Viet Hiphop. GONZO is bringing his uniqueness in flow & lyrical seen in his past hit - "Thay Nam", but this time with a more "bangin" lyrics that had never seen before.
Music Video "Luat Rung" is made by director Kien Ung. While Binz & Rhymastic show up "cool" in the scene filled with money & supercars, 16 Typh & GONZO play roles as mechanics.
Most of the time in the MV focuses on 16 Typh and GONZO. At the end of the MV, Touliver, SOOBIN, TINLE and Kien Ung suddenly appeared, joining with Binz, Rhymastic, 16 Typh and GONZO to create the most expensive scene of the MV "Luat Rung". It was the moment when the OGs meet up, welcome their rookies - 16 Typh & Gonzo to SpaceSpeakers Label.
Also during the promotion of the MV "Luat Rung", 2 rappers 16 Typh and GONZO joined SpaceSpeakers Label was officially confirmed by the company's representative in front of the media. Accordingly, 16 Typh and GONZO are the first 2 exclusive artists of SpaceSpeakers Label - the sub-label of one of the world's largest record labels from the United States. SpaceSpeakers Label is positioned as a professional rap/hip hop record label operated according to international standards, under the SpaceSpeakers Group.
With the joining of SpaceSpeakers Label, 16 Typh and GONZO officially entered the professional music path, with the direction and support of the leading music empire of the current Viet hiphop.
At Rap Viet season 1, 16 Typh and GONZO are two prominent faces, going deep in the final rounds and making their mark with many hits such as: Nguoi Ay La Ai, Thay Nam... Before Rap Viet, 16 Typh is a rapper of the 16 Northside team and is active in both Northside and Southside Hiphop scene. The male rapper owns many hits, such as Don't Waste My Time, Walk On Da Street, Quan Diem, Pray. Meanwhile, GONZO plays the role of the leader, the "soul" of Rapital team, maintaining a famous position in the Vietnamese rap/hip hop world to the present. In the Rapital team, "Thay Nam" is considered as the senior of MCK, Orijinn and many young rappers in the capital.
As president of SpaceSpeakers Group, Touliver shared: "When I met and worked with 16 Typh and GONZO, I found these two potential rappers that had many uniqueness in the community at that time. In particular, I also see images of SpaceSpeakers members 10 years ago in 16 Typh and GONZO themselves. Therefore, my company and I decided to have 16 Typh and GONZO as a part of the team and embark on training and orienting them to develop their own musics, thereby following in the footsteps of SpaceSpeakers in the rap/hip hop community".
SpaceSpeakers Label (SSL) is a record label specializing in music production, distribution, and professional artist management, under the SpaceSpeakers Group (SSG). Currently, SSL has been managing and releasing music for all artists under the company; as well as being a co-producer and publisher of music for other talented artists in the industry, even though they are not SSL exclusive artists.
Sharing about this milestone, Mr. Jason Dang, CEO of SpaceSpeakers Label said: "We spent many years researching the Vietnamese music industry as well as setting our ambition to bring Vietnamese music closer to international listeners. SpaceSpeakers Label was born with a mission to find and launch young talents to be closer to the audiences, thereby shining in the Vietnamese market and reaching out to the world."
"SpaceSpeakers Label spent 2 years training 2 artists in many aspects: expertise, performance, and soft skills needed to become professional artists. With more than 10 years of experience from senior artists and the company's existing resources, we aim to make 16 Typh and GONZO become two iconic rappers, representing the next generation of SpaceSpeakers.".
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The following list includes recent reports from the Midland County Sheriff’s Office and the Midland Police Department. Compiled by reporter Andrew Mullin.
Sunday, March 19
11:54 p.m. – A 65-year-old Larkin Township man was arrested for his third offense of operating while intoxicated after backing his truck into a ditch and becoming stuck. A deputy was assisted at the scene by Midland Police, Larkin Township Fire Department and MyMichigan EMS. The man was transported and lodged at the Midland County Jail without incident.
10:10 p.m. – Deputies performed a traffic stop for vehicle violations. They found that the 59-year-old driver did not have a valid license and did not have insurance on the vehicle. He was cited for the violations and a report is being sent to the Midland County Prosecuting Attorney’s office.
9:48 p.m. – Deputies conducted a traffic stop in Warren Township that resulted in the 24-year-old Clare County driver being arrested for outstanding warrants.
8:10 p.m. – Officers made an arrest on Renee Drive.
2:00 p.m. – A deputy made contact with a 63-year-old Missouri man who stated he was involved in a road rage incident on US-10 and that the other vehicle was following him. The suspect vehicle stopped following the complainant and was not located. No one was injured.
11:54 a.m. – Officers responded to a domestic assault on Dublin Avenue.
9:49 a.m. – A deputy was dispatched to a Hope Township residence to assist fire personnel with locating and speaking to a 43-year-old homeowner due to his home burning down. The deputy spoke with the owner, who was aware of the fire and said it was accidental. There was no insurance on the home, no injuries were reported, and nothing was suspicious.
2:41 a.m. – Deputies were dispatched to a Jerome Township apartment parking lot for a report of people partying in a vehicle in the parking lot. Deputies located the vehicle, which had only one occupant, identified via a Michigan driver's license as a Bay City man. He said he was in a verbal dispute with his friends, so he left the apartment. The man said he was drinking and did not want to drive, so he stayed in the parking lot. This report was forwarded to Bay City Probation.
1:31 a.m. – A 54-year-old Jerome Township man reported a person standing in his yard during the night. The suspicious man had fled prior to law enforcement's arrival.
12:46 a.m. – Officers made a warrant arrest on Fast Ice Drive.
Saturday, March 18
10:37 a.m. – A 78-year-old man was arrested on an outstanding felony fugitive warrant out of Gladwin County. The man was later turned over to the Gladwin County Sheriff's Office without incident.
7:35 p.m. – Officers made a warrant arrest while responding to a possession with intention to deliver cocaine. They also responded to a driver operating with a suspended license at the scene.
5:18 p.m. – Officers responded to trespassing on Grant Lane.
5:03 p.m. – Officers responded to a domestic assault and PPO violation on Abbott Road.
5:00 p.m. – Officers responded to an obstruction of justice on Abbott Drive.
12:11 p.m. – Officers responded to a hit-and-run crash on Wallbridge Lane.
2:51 a.m. – A 54-year-old Harrison woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated after a traffic crash in Lee Township. She was transported to the Midland County Jail without incident.
2:16 a.m. – Deputies checked the area of a Sanford residence in reference to a black SUV that was parking in people's yards. The SUV was not located.
1:32 a.m. – Officers conducted a road liquor inspection on North Saginaw Road.
12:39 a.m. – Officers made a warrant arrest in the area of North Saginaw Road and Sturgeon Avenue.
12:10 a.m. – Deputies were dispatched to speak with a Jerome Township 48-year-old male regarding information about suspected drug activity in the area. Information was turned over to BAYANET.
Friday, March 17
10:12 p.m. – Officers responded to a driver operating while intoxicated in the area of North Saginaw Road and Dublin Avenue.
9:53 p.m. – Officers responded to a driver operating while intoxicated in the area of North Saginaw and Stark roads.
9:14 p.m. – Officers responded to a case of fraud on Eastman Avenue.
7:42 p.m. – A 74-year-old Hope Township woman came to the Midland law Enforcement Center to report an attempted fraud. An unknown subject claiming to be from Microsoft made a deposit to her account and asked for money back. The woman did not send any money and reported the incident. She was going to talk with her bank to reference the incident.
6:01 p.m. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle injury crash in the area of Eastman Avenue and Joe Mann Boulevard.
2:00 p.m. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle injury crash in the area of Eastman Avenue and North Saginaw Road.
12:01 p.m. – A Jerome Township gas station reported $20 in gasoline was stolen. The clerk said the vehicle was an older model white truck. No license plate number was obtained. There are no suspects at this time.
9:25 a.m. – Officers responded to a larceny on Isabella Street.
8:39 a.m. – A deputy assisted a 35-year-old Midland woman who came to the Law Enforcement Center needing help unlocking a pair of handcuffs. The female had been cuffed on one wrist by a family member who wanted to play a joke but did not have the key to unlock the cuff.
8:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a Jerome Township residence regarding a 30-year-old man who allegedly assaulted his 59-year-old neighbor. Minor injuries were reported, but all parties involved declined to prosecute.
3:47 a.m. – Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being operated by a 21-year-old Midland woman, who was subsequently arrested for operating while intoxicated. She was lodged at the Midland County Jail without incident, and a report is being forwarded to the prosecutor’s office. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/midland-resident-seeks-law-enforcement-help-17849680.php | 2023-03-20 18:47:55 | 1 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/midland-resident-seeks-law-enforcement-help-17849680.php |
- Schneider Electric unique among energy management companies in extent of recognition received
- EcoXpert Partner Program awarded five-stars for a seventh consecutive year, while the Panel Builders Program receives a third straight five-star rating
- Recognition reflects the company's enduring commitment to nurturing robust channel partnerships for a more digitized and sustainable future
BOSTON, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been has been recognized by CRN with four prestigious five-star ratings in its 2023 Partner Program Guide.
The annual guide offers essential information to solution providers such as managed service providers (MSPs), value-added resellers (VARs), systems integrators, and strategic service providers as they explore technology manufacturers' partner programs to identify the vendors that will best support their business needs. The five-star rating is awarded to the companies that go above and beyond in their commitment to nurturing strong, profitable and successful channel partnerships.
The programs awarded five-star recognition are:
- mySchneider Panel Builders Program: supports partners to evolve by enabling and training them to sell the latest Schneider Panel Building Solutions and industry-leading innovations.
- mySchneider Contractor Program: provides all the necessary tools to build, install, commission, and deliver solutions that allow contractors to collaborate with other electrical peers and scale-up their business.
- EcoXpert Partner Program: an industry-unique global, cross-expertise ecosystem of solution providers which delivers best-in-class automation and digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability.
- mySchneider IT Partner Program: supports IT partners across diverse business models, including by simplifying benefits and requirements, capturing new opportunities, upholding channel-centric practices, and providing agility for future growth.
In addition, Schneider Electric's mySchneider Designers, Engineers & Consultants Program was selected for recommendation in the Program Guide. The program provides tools and support to enable engineering consultants and designers to simplify jobs and save time, as well as consultancy to help their clients achieve sustainability and efficiency goals.
Cumulatively, these recognitions reflect Schneider Electric's ongoing commitment to nurturing enduring channel partnerships and to providing partners with the knowledge and tools required to drive growth, enhance sustainability, and accelerate digital transformation. The Partnering for Sustainability initiative, an aspect of the Partnerships of the Future program, similarly attests to the organization's ongoing dedication to leveraging its ecosystem in service of a more sustainable future.
To further accelerate these efforts, Schneider Electric also recently launched its Sustainability School, which enables partners to access critical resources needed to accelerate climate action.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider's purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On.
Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.
We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.
We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.
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How to Watch the Maple Leafs vs. Lightning Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 1
Published: Apr. 17, 2023 at 8:12 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs First Round at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday, April 18 features the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Tampa Bay Lightning playing at 7:30 PM ET on .
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Maple Leafs Live Stream, TV Channel and Game Info
- When: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
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- Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
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Maple Leafs vs. Lightning Head-to-Head
Maple Leafs Stats & Trends
- The Maple Leafs have allowed 220 total goals (2.7 per game), the seventh-fewest in league action.
- The Maple Leafs' 278 total goals (3.4 per game) make them the ninth-best scoring team in the league.
- In their past 10 matchups, the Maple Leafs have gone 7-1-2 to earn 75.0% of the possible points.
- Defensively, the Maple Leafs have allowed 20 goals (2.0 per game) in those 10 matchups.
- They have averaged 3.1 goals per game (31 total) over that time.
Maple Leafs Key Players
Lightning Stats & Trends
- The Lightning's total of 252 goals allowed (3.1 per game) is 14th in the league.
- With 280 goals (3.4 per game), the Lightning have the league's eighth-best offense.
- Over the past 10 contests, the Lightning have gone 4-6-0 (70.0% of possible points).
- Over on the defensive side, the Lightning have given up 31 goals (3.1 per game) in those 10 matchups.
- They have totaled 33 goals over that span.
Lightning Key Players
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Grizzlies’ Morant in limbo again, awaits review of latest gun video on social media
Ja Morant still had his endorsement deals Monday. While his latest gun video on social media is costing him plenty in public relations currency, he hasn’t lost any money.
Any, or all, of that could change any day. Once again, Morant is in limbo — awaiting the outcome of yet another NBA investigation into what could end up becoming a cataclysmic off-court decision.
“This is going to be a hot question,” Syracuse professor of sport management Rick Burton said Monday. “I don’t think they can hit pause on this. I think that there will be too much demand for, ‘What are you going to do?’”
The NBA already suspended the two-time All-Star guard eight games in March for livestreaming himself holding an apparent handgun in Colorado. That cost him about $669,000 in salary.
How Morant’s sponsors react to him being caught on social media apparently holding a weapon for the second time in less than three months is another issue.
Morant has endorsement deals with Nike and the sports drink Powerade, which is owned by Coca-Cola. Endorsement deals traditionally include confidentiality and morals clauses.
Representatives of Nike, which started selling Morant’s Ja 1 shoes on April 19, did not return a message from The Associated Press on Monday. Powerade pulled his ad almost immediately after the March video.
In April, Morant countersued a Memphis teenager accusing the Grizzlies guard of punching him during a pickup court fight last summer at Morant’s home. The countersuit noted the lawsuit jeopardized relationships with sponsors including some “unconsummated deals.”
Burton, commissioner of Australia’s National Basketball League from 2003-07, said research shows some athletes believe negativity can help them break out as a “perfect pitch person.” Burton wrote in 2001 about the demand for antiheroes or athletes with controversial images.
“I’m sure the people at Nike are trying to figure out, ‘Does this make him more relevant to a certain audience? And this is something we’re going to ride out?’” said Burton, who noted Nike doesn’t often give up on an athlete trending negatively.
Memphis suspended Morant on Sunday from team activities, though that’s unclear what that involves in the offseason. The Grizzlies were eliminated from the playoffs in the first round. Charity events are the biggest offseason events until training camp in late September. Players start receiving game checks when the season begins in October.
Criminal charges are not likely with no indication of where the latest Instagram video was streamed.
Morant has a home in Tennessee, where Republican leaders have repeatedly worked to relax state gun laws, including in 2001 when they allowed most adults 21 and older to carry handguns without first obtaining a permit. A federal judge has since cleared the way to drop that minimum age to 18.
The issues are much broader for the face of the franchise and one of the NBA’s more marketable players.
“Hopefully, the young man will figure out what he’s got to do to turn the ship around if he wants to continue in not only the money, but his career in the NBA,” said Rob Prazmark, founder and CEO of 21 Marketing, whose clients have included the NBA and USA Basketball.
Morant now is facing criticism — even from his own fans. He remained among Twitter’s top trending topics nationally even 24 hours after his latest suspension.
Game 1 of the NBA Finals is scheduled for June 1. Commissioner Adam Silver, who cited Morant for “conduct detrimental to the league” when suspending him in March, traditionally holds a news conference before the Finals start.
Spotrac.com noted Monday that Morant is projected to be paid $33.5 million for the 2023-24 season if the NBA salary cap is $134 million. A suspension of 20 games or fewer would cost Morant $231,034 per game while more than 20 games would mean he loses $304,545 a game.
Morant said when the Grizzlies’ season ended that he needed to work on his decision-making.
“I’ve got to be better in that area,” Morant said.
The Grizzlies hold the No. 25 overall pick in the June draft and now likely are preparing for the possibility Morant won’t be available when the season starts in October.
The biggest question now is just how long that might be.
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Even though an Aries sun now encourages our spring impulses, we might feel less determined and more easily distracted. The two planets which signal our emotions, Venus and Mars, are now both in sensitive, receptive Pisces. An ongoing Jupiter-Neptune conjunction keeps our imagination flying and our dreams and spirituality close to the heart but can also leave us floating or lost in our illusions unless we stay grounded.
It improves our efficiency to spend time with our muse and daydream, doodle, pray, meditate, write a chapter in a novel, or scan seed catalogs before we buckle down to work. With this ongoing Jupiter-Neptune conjunction, keep an eye out for wild weather . If reality begins to feel too gritty, it can help to wander and take a moment of safe temporary escape.
On Saturday a full moon between the Aries sun and Libra moon highlights both our willful need to express ourselves and our desire to invest in our relationships. We need to find a balance, a way to share our time that both honors our inner callings and supports our beloveds.
New information might push us to change our minds Sunday or Monday as mental Mercury conjuncts transformative Uranus under a broody Scorpio moon. Let’s think through the consequences of our words and look carefully before we leap.
We can wake up in a mood as the week begins. On Monday the sun squares Pluto and reminds us what we have to let go, release, or mourn on the last day taxes are due; the mood lifts that evening as the moon enters upbeat Sagittarius. Midweek the stars encourage a fresh pragmatism under an efficient Capricorn and as the sun enters earthy Taurus.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15: The mood is generally positive, if disjointed, under a sociable Libra moon. We may feel fuzzy or react to people’s opinions and needs rather than know our own mind as Mercury challenges Neptune and Jupiter. When in doubt, breathe deep and think through consequences.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16: Balance personal desires and relationships as the 2:54 p.m. Libra full moon squares deep Pluto. Though it may take some creativity, create room for both personal longings and the needs of beloveds. Tonight, explore but don’t push as conversation deepens when the moon enters broody Scorpio.
SUNDAY, APRIL 17: Happy Easter. Bunny hop between lingering memories and melancholy and creative exploration. Keep interpersonal expectations reasonable. Mental Mercury sextiles artistic Venus midday and encourages us to speak from the heart or explore our art supplies.
MONDAY, APRIL 18: Strong emotional undercurrents run under this otherwise competent day, reminding us of losses. Twinges of age or responsibility tug at us as the sun squares Pluto. Enthusiasm and humor emerge later as the moon enters curious Sagittarius.
TUESDAY, APRIL 19: Restless bravery and mischief clash with a sensitive tenderness as the wandering Sagittarius moon challenges Venus and Mars. Notice any hidden fear holding one back and ask what would create a dynamic safety. The sun enters grounded, fertile Taurus tonight.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20: Take advantage of an ambient grounded flexibility and find healthy compromises and cooperation. Try on possibilities and talk about the future with less willfulness and more sensitive pragmatism.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21: Prepare the ground in the garden: build walls and rebuild flower beds as that earthy Capricorn moon trines restless Uranus. Take that metaphor into all work and relationships; it may not be time to plant new seeds but certainly is time to prepare the ground.
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The Must-Have Beauty Product for Radiant, Healthy Skin
NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Decorté, Japan's leading luxury beauty brand, is winning major accolades in the US for its skincare breakthrough, Liposome Advanced Repair Serum, launched earlier this year. The serum has been honored with one of the industry's most coveted awards, Elle Future of Beauty Award 2022. The serum also recently won the People en Español Star Product Award and the Harper's Bazaar Skincare Award for Best Repairing Serum.
"We are honored to be recognized by the team of trusted beauty editors and authorities at Elle who rigorously tested and reviewed hundreds of products," said Sharon del Valle, GM, KOSÉ America. "These recent awards further validate that this bestselling product is not only a breakthrough in the industry but also highly desirable to the US customer base for the incredible results it delivers for every skin type at every age. The serum, powered by our proprietary liposome technology, embodies the best of Japanese beauty and innovation."
Liposome Advanced Repair Serum was developed leveraging 30 years of liposome research inspired by regenerative medicine. This highly concentrated serum is for every skin type and addresses the top skin concerns of consumers in the US, including dehydrated and aging skin. New discoveries in proprietary mulitlamellar technology have enabled higher concentrations of proven hydrating, strengthening and conditioning ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and vitamin E to be delivered to the skin. Every drop of this intensive serum contains one trillion multilayer bio-liposomes (ultra-fine, 0.1 micron in size). Skin is immersed in 24-hour time-released hydration and immediately looks and feels smoother and firmer with a healthy radiance. Formulated for sensitive skin, the plant-based serum is clean, vegan, non-comedogenic and dermatologically tested. The serum also enhances the efficacy of subsequent skincare products that follow, and helps skin reach it healthiest state.
Japanese Beauty is trusted by the world's most discerning beauty consumers as best in class for quality, safety, and efficacy. Post-pandemic, consumers in the US have increasingly been searching for Japanese Beauty (J-Beauty) due to its authentic, holistic, and straight-forward "less is more" philosophy. Beauty, health, and wellness are integrated in Japanese culture, and the holistic approach that J-Beauty embodies is very relevant to what the consumer is looking for now and in future years to come.
Decorté has been a trusted brand in Japan for over fifty years and known for its innovative formulas backed by science as well as for the unique textures that set the brand apart. Each step of the Decorté skincare ritual is created with intent yet simple enough to fit into a busy, hectic life. The skincare products, like the award-winning Liposome Advanced Repair Serum, are effective yet gentle and help to hydrate and protect the skin microbiome. Designed for all ages, all genders, and all ethnicities.
*"COSME DECORTE calculation is based in part on data reported by Beauté Research SAS in April 2022 through its "Japan– Quarterly Retail Sales Report – Q1 2022" in the Department Stores and Boutiques Prestige market. (Copyright ©2022 Beauté Research SAS)"
Decorté, the global prestige cosmetics brand from KOSÉ Corporation, is Japan's best-kept beauty secret. Beloved by millions, the brand embodies the best of Japanese beauty, emphasizing superior technology, sensorial textures, and radiant beauty. In 1970, Kozaburo Kobayashi founded Decorté with a vision to create extraordinary products achieved by balancing art and science with tradition and innovation. Decorté Laboratories is a pioneer in cutting-edge dermatological research and skincare technologies incorporating regenerative medicine to achieve remarkable results.
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Vecchi brings more than 25 years of enterprise security experience to accelerate IoT market demand and expansion
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phosphorus Cybersecurity™, the leading provider of advanced and full-scope security for Internet of Things devices, today announced the appointment of John Vecchi as Chief Marketing Officer. As CMO, Vecchi will lead the company's global marketing, branding, analyst relations and go-to-market strategy.
Vecchi brings more than 25 years of experience delivering new enterprise security and technology products to market. Prior to joining Phosphorus Cybersecurity™, Vecchi served as CMO of Anitian, CMO of ColorTokens Inc., CMO of Solera Networks, VP of Marketing at Zscaler, CMO of Anonyome Labs, Senior Vice President Global Product Marketing and Strategy at Blue Coat, as well as executive-level positions at Check Point Software, McAfee and Motorola.
"John is a top-notch executive and his proven expertise in product marketing and GTM strategy will be a great asset to our company as we ramp-up growth this year," said Chris Rouland, CEO of Phosphorus Cybersecurity™. "Phosphorus has unique capabilities in IoT protection that no other company has, and John's extensive industry experience will play an important role in helping us educate corporate decision-makers in order to drive better proactive defense ahead of the next big wave of corporate cyber attacks."
"The corporate attack surface is quickly evolving beyond traditional endpoints as hundreds of new IoT and OT devices connect to the Internet every second, providing hackers with billions of new devices to exploit," Vecchi said. "Phosphorus is the only company able to provide robust, comprehensive and proactive cybersecurity protection across the complete range of enterprise IoT, OT and Network Devices, and it will play a critical and leading role in the next phase of enterprise cybersecurity."
Phosphorus Cybersecurity™ provides unprecedented IoT and OT defense solutions for enterprise customers. Through its automated security solutions against critical vulnerabilities, Phosphorus Cybersecurity™ enables organizations to scale IoT and OT technologies without adding additional employees to secure them. In February, the company closed a $38 million Series A growth round led by SYN Ventures and MassMutual Ventures.
Phosphorus Cybersecurity™ has found that 20% to 30% of today's corporate networks consist of IoT devices, with little to no security programs in place. Across today's enterprises, as high as 25-30% of all IoT devices are end-of-life and no longer supported with firmware updates by their manufacturer. Additionally, as many as 50% of IoT devices have known vulnerabilities or default passwords, with 20% of these vulnerabilities being critical CVEs (CVSS score of 9 or above). As an example of these current risks, Phosphorus Cybersecurity™ has recently observed hackers exploiting vulnerable IoT systems – including door controllers and camera systems – in order to launch ransomware attacks inside US company networks.
ABOUT PHOSPHORUS CYBERSECURITY™
Phosphorus Cybersecurity™ is a leading provider of full scope, automated Security of Things™ device protection solutions for enterprise and government customers. Founded in 2017 by Chris Rouland, Rebecca Rouland and Earle Ady, the company is a trusted partner of large financial institutions, Fortune 500s and government agencies. The company's investors include SYN Ventures, Fernwood Holdings, Rsquared Fund I, Keel Funds Phosphorus, MassMutual Ventures, Brown University, Colonel John, Bay Point Capital Partners, Atypical Ventures Fund and Capital Partnership. Website: www.phosphorus.io
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