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WASHINGTON (AP) — Twenty-one people have been charged in the past nine days as part of a nationwide enforcement push to root out those who exploit the pandemic through health care fraud schemes, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.
The cases resulted in about $150 million in alleged false billings and theft from federal pandemic assistance programs. The DOJ seized over $8 million in cash and other fraud proceeds.
Some defendants are accused of offering COVID-19 testing to get people to provide their personal identifying information and a saliva or blood sample. That information and the samples were then allegedly used to submit fraudulent claims to Medicare for unnecessary, far more expensive tests or services.
In Colorado, federal agents went through a man’s trash to uncover an alleged scheme to produce and sell fake vaccination record cards. In Maryland and New York, owners of medical clinics are accused of using information from people who sought COVID testing at drive-thru sites to submit fraudulent claims for lengthy office visits that never occurred.
“Today’s enforcement action sends a very clear message that we will stop at nothing to root out COVID-19 related health care fraud, wherever it may be found,” said Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Polite. “The Department of Justice is committed to protecting the American people and the critical health care benefits programs that assist them during this national emergency. And most importantly, we will hold those who exploit those programs accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”
Imran Shams and Lourdes Navarro, both 63, of Glendale, California, were indicted in an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare. They’re accused of owning a laboratory that allegedly submitted nearly $144 million in false and fraudulent claims for COVID and respiratory pathogen tests. The tests were ineligible for reimbursement and procured through kickbacks and bribes, and Shams and Navarro concealed their roles in the lab because of prior health care fraud convictions, according to the indictment.
Navarro’s attorney, Mark Werksman, said Wednesday his client denies the charges and looks forward to her day in court to show she did nothing illegal in connection with her lab work. Werksman said he may make a special appearance in court for Shams, who doesn’t have a lawyer yet.
Other defendants are accused of exploiting telehealth policies put into place during the pandemic, misappropriating money intended for frontline medical providers and manufacturing and distributing fake vaccination record cards.
The DOJ led a similar nationwide enforcement push nearly a year ago that involved 14 defendants and a total of roughly $143 million in false billings. Numerous federal and local law enforcement agencies participated in both enforcement actions.
The Justice Department named a chief prosecutor for pandemic fraud last month, Kevin Chambers, following through on President Joe Biden’s State of the Union promise to go after criminals who stole billions in relief money.
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McDermott reported from Providence, Rhode Island. | https://www.wivb.com/news/doj-21-people-charged-nationwide-with-150m-in-covid-fraud/ | 2022-04-21 11:54:26 | 1 | https://www.wivb.com/news/doj-21-people-charged-nationwide-with-150m-in-covid-fraud/ |
DENVER (AP) — Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has been added to the new Broncos ownership group.
Rob Walton announced the inclusion of Rice in a statement issued Monday on behalf of the Walton-Penner family ownership group. The group agreed to buy the franchise from the Pat Bowlen Trust last month for a reported $4.65 billion. It’s pending approval by the NFL.
“A highly respected public servant, accomplished academic and corporate leader, Secretary Rice is well known as a passionate and knowledgeable football fan who has worked to make the sport stronger and better,” Walton said in a statement. “Her unique experience and extraordinary judgment will be a great benefit to our group and the Broncos organization.”
Rice has strong ties to the Denver community. She received her undergraduate degree and Ph.D. from the University of Denver.
The former provost at Stanford University, Rice served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush from 2005-09. She’s also been on the College Football Playoff selection committee and chaired a commission on college basketball.
The new ownership group is led by Walton and includes his daughter, Carrie Walton Penner, and her husband, Greg Penner.
Walton, 77, was chairman of Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, from 1992-2015, when he retired. He is the eldest son of founder Sam Walton and Helen Walton and has an estimated net worth of nearly $60 billion.
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A group of armed plainclothes officers assigned to protect South Africa’s deputy president were caught on video dragging a man out of a car and then stomping on his head until he lies motionless, sparking outrage and drawing more attention to the country’s problems with police brutality.
The officers are part of the police security team protecting South Africa Deputy President Paul Mashatile, his office confirmed on Tuesday. There are no indications that Mashatile was present during the incident. His spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to phone calls seeking further comment.
The video of the weekend incident shows the officers, some of them holding rifles, dragging the man across the road on a major highway in Johannesburg and then kicking him and stomping on his head and body. The man appears to be kicked unconcious and lies motionless on his back after the attack. The officers are also seen kicking another man, who holds his hands over his head to protect himself.
The police protection unit is known in South Africa as the “blue light brigade” and has a reputation for using unneccesary force. The unit’s officers are often criticized for driving fast down highways and reacting with force if other drivers don’t immediately recognize the small blue lights and sirens in their vehicles and move out of the way.
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), which handles cases of misconduct by police, said it had opened an investigation into the alleged assault of the driver of the car and his passengers by police officers.
Mashatile’s office said in a statement that he “abhors any unnecessary use of force, particularly against unarmed civilians.”
It didn’t say if Mashatile had been part of a convoy of vehicles traveling on the highway in the leadup to the incident.
The video was recorded by a person in another car not involved in the incident and posted to Twitter.
After the incident, the officers, who are part of a larger dedicated police unit tasked with protecting South African politicans and other VIPs, get into two black SUVs and drive away.
The video shows a third man also lying on the side of the road in the aftermath. It’s unclear if he was also beaten. A woman is seen getting out of the car and holding her hands above her head as the men are kicked and stomped on.
At least seven police officers, some of them wearing suits, were involved and the video shows at least three of them kicking and stomping on the two men. Two of the officers seen kicking the men are holding rifles while the third has a pistol in his hand.
Amid an outcry, national police spokersperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe said in a statement that the officers have been identified “and will be subjected to internal processes.”
Police had also “successfully traced the victims of this incident,” Mathe said, and they were being interviewed.
Mathe also posted the 45-second long video on her Twitter account. She wrote in an earlier tweet that “Police officers are meant to uphold and protect the fundamental rights of every person … Such behaviour cannot be condoned.”
The statement from Mashatile’s office said South Africa’s national police commissioner had “promised a thorough investigation.”
It’s not clear what led to the incident as the car had already been pulled over by the time the video starts.
South Africa has a problem with police brutality, with the most notorious recent incident in 2012 when 34 miners were killed when police fired on them with assault rifles during a prolonged strike over wages and conditions. In another high-profile incident in 2020 that gained national attention, a man was beaten to death at his home by soldiers while police watched on.
IPID investigated 3,407 complaints of unlawful assault by police officers in the 2021-2022 financial year, according to its annual report, a rate of nearly 10 a day.
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Associated Press writer Mogomotsi Magome in Johannesburg contributed to this report.
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King Charles III coronation: Koh-i-noor diamond won’t be used during ceremony
LONDON (AP) - The Koh-i-noor diamond won’t be used during King Charles III’s coronation, allowing Buckingham Palace to sidestep the controversy surrounding a gem acquired during the age of Empire.
Camilla, the queen consort, will not to use the diamond in her coronation crown. Rather than commission a new crown, as is customary, Camilla will modify Queen Mary’s crown using diamonds from Queen Elizabeth II’s personal collection, the palace said in a statement Tuesday.
Some observers had speculated that Camilla would be crowned with the crown made for Queen Elizabeth, the queen mother, in 1937, which had the Koh-i-noor diamond as its centerpiece.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 19: The Crown Of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (1937) Made Of Platinum And Containing The Famous Koh-i-noor Diamond Along With Other Gems. (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
That reportedly sparked concern from some people in India, who said using the Koh-i-noor in the coronation could be an uncomfortable reminder of Britain’s oppressive past.
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — After a student in his classroom had yet another outburst, Tyler Wright couldn’t bear to see him get written up again. Wright, then a student teacher at a Charleston elementary school, led the child out to the hallway for a chat.
Within minutes, the student started crying.
“He was telling me that he really doesn’t get to see his dad and stuff like that,” Wright said. “That his dad was supposed to come see him but never did. At the end of the day, that was the root cause for the outbursts, because the child was angry.”
Wright told him that he grew up in a similar situation, but he still paid attention the best he could, despite what was going on at home. The conversation was all it took, Wright said, for the student to open up and improve his behavior.
Wright became a full-time teacher at Stono Park Elementary in January, thanks to a program in Charleston aimed at making the teaching profession more accessible to Black men, who are vastly underrepresented in classrooms in South Carolina and around the United States.
Just 7% of America’s public school teachers were Black during the 2017-18 school year although Black students make up 15% of the student population, according to the most recent available data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Their absence in classrooms is deeply felt, especially in states like South Carolina, where almost a fifth of students are Black and Black males account for less than 3% of teachers.
Having teachers who reflect the identity of their students can foster connections between teachers and students — and help avoid the kind of misinterpretation of behavior that can contribute to disparities in discipline for Black students, experts say. Research shows that Black teachers can lead to improved academic performance and higher graduation rates for Black students.
At a time of teacher shortages in South Carolina and around the country, the presence of Black teachers also can make it more likely for Black students to pursue careers in education themselves.
“The issue starts fairly young,” said Eric Duncan, a member of the policy team at the Education Trust, a nonprofit advocacy organization. “They get negative impressions of school because they are traditionally overdisciplined or misidentified in terms of behavior challenges, when they may have some other issues or challenges that should be addressed in a more culturally proficient way.”
There are other barriers to the teaching for Black men. Many come from low-income families and face pressure to find higher-paying jobs, and there are license requirements that were deliberately created to prevent people of color from becoming teachers, Duncan said.
The program in Charleston, Men of CHS Teach, is a partnership between the University of South Carolina and the Charleston County School District. It places new teachers in elementary classrooms even if they haven’t participated in a student teacher program and creates an alternative pathway for them to get teaching licenses.
CCSD decided to focus on recruiting elementary teachers because it’s typically difficult to fill those positions with men, and research shows that if Black students have a teacher of color in elementary school, they’re less likely to drop out of high school and more likely to consider college. For Black boys of low-income backgrounds, those effects are even greater.
Program organizers hope to hire 20 male teachers of color within the next five years. Close to half of the district’s student population is non-white.
Wright was one of the program’s first inductees. He decided he wanted to teach after working as a student concerns specialist at one of the district’s high schools. A few years later, Wright is leading a classroom of his own.
The South Carolina districts that have seen the greatest increase in Black male teachers in recent years are Charleston, York 3, Richland 1 and Aiken, with a net total of almost 80 new hires from 2017 to 2021. However, they still have a small share of Black male teachers overall.
Statewide, the racial demographics of teachers barely changed between 2016 and 2021, according to an analysis of state teacher workforce data.
The program in Charleston was partially inspired by Call Me MiSTER, a Clemson University program that aims to recruit, train and certify men of color to become elementary school teachers in South Carolina.
Mark Joseph, the program’s director, said they’ve seen a decrease in applicants in recent years and have had to put more effort into recruitment. It’s a new era of teaching after the pandemic, Joseph said, and the program has had to adapt.
“We took a different approach in terms of talking about leadership, talking about college, talking about what it’s like being a part of a program that provides support, encouragement, brotherhood and teamwork,” he said.
One realization, he said, has been that teachers are ambassadors for the teaching profession.
After all, the teachers they’re looking to recruit aren’t coming out of thin air — they’re sitting in classrooms across South Carolina.
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ZUG, Switzerland, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exarta, a U.K based metaverse recently featured in the Business Leader Magazine's Global Top 32 Metaverse Companies, is coming to Concordium.
Using Concordium's ID layer to build safe and authentic environments while balancing privacy and accountability, Exarta plan to go multi-chain, bridging serious gamers and brands from existing blockchains.
Exarta says a Fortune 200 company is expected to join Exarta in October, along with other organizations that are building on the virtual world which will be announced later this year.
Enabling users to pay with both fiat and crypto, Exarta can onboard brands at speed and offer faster time to market, at a fraction of the cost it currently takes to build on current metaverses.
In a metaverse first, Exarta have built their own proprietary A.I/ Machine Learning systems, and designed their virtual world built on Unreal Engine, including an in-house developed custom avatar creator module, and car configurator.
Exarta will also incorporate retail, gaming, medical, and educational applications to give brands a complete metaverse platform to create new experiences with their customers.
"Without question, the metaverse vision is a big opportunity for the blockchain industry. Therefore, at Concordium, it is very important for us to partner up with ambitious projects in this space. We want to support the metaverses themselves, but can also bring clients to them as an increasing number of use cases are requesting metaverse infrastructure for their own projects. So we see a great synergy between the metaverse, our other projects and use cases and the safe environment Concordium provides for both brands and users. We are excited to have identified Exarta as an aspiring and commercially orientated metaverse. Together, we will bring corporations and brands into these new virtual distribution and marketing channels that we believe will constitute an ever increasing part of business and everyday life in coming years. Both for social and commercial purposes, the future looks bright for the metaverse, and Exarta is well positioned to be among the front runners in the industry,'' says Lars Seier Christensen, Concordium Founder and Chairman.
"We are excited to be working with Concordium and believe that the ID layer will be a critical component for large brand adoption within the web3 space now and in the future. Exarta has been building non-stop for some of the largest brands in the world. Our rapid expansion also includes building teams across our offices in Asia, UK, Dubai, USA, and a headquarters in the Isle of Man," Says Rashid Ali, Exarta Co-founder and CEO.
He continues by saying, "Our proprietary A.I artificial intelligence coupled with the Concordium blockchain will revolutionize the Metaverse as we know it today. We will bring brands on at scale and give users a safe, secure and private platform to work in, explore, buy/ trade and play."
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Criminal defendants are routinely advised to avoid commenting on pending charges against them. But Donald Trump, the former president and current White House hopeful, is no ordinary defendant.
In his first televised interview since his arraignment last week on federal charges, the former president acknowledged that he delayed turning over boxes of documents despite being asked to do so, drew factually incorrect parallels between his case and classified document probes concerning other politicians, and claimed he didn’t actually have a Pentagon attack plan that the indictment says he boasted about to others.
Those comments — like any remarks made by a defendant about an ongoing case — could complicate his lawyers’ work, potentially precluding defenses they might have otherwise wanted to make or alternately boxing them into certain arguments so as to remain consistent with their clients’ claims. The interview could give the Justice Department compelling, and admissible, insight into Trump’s state of mind as the case moves forward, allowing prosecutors to preemptively attack defenses he might intend to invoke.
“If my client went on TV and said everything that he said, I might have fainted,” said Jeffrey Jacobovitz, a Washington criminal defense lawyer.
The interview with Fox News aired just hours after a federal magistrate judge granted a Justice Department request for a protective order in the case that would prevent the public disclosure of evidence provided to the Trump team through the information-sharing process known as discovery, though nothing said in the interview would seem to have run afoul of that directive.
It’s part of a long-running pattern by Trump, who is also seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, of commenting openly about legal matters. Sometimes those comments have been to his own detriment, including last month when E. Jean Carroll, the advice columnist who won a $5 million sexual abuse and defamation award against Trump, sought at least $10 million more over remarks he made after the verdict.
The stakes are even higher in a criminal case.
“You typically say to your clients, ‘Don’t make any statements. Direct people to me,’” said Richard Serafini, a former Justice Department official and Florida defense lawyer. “Just politely decline to make any comment about the case and let your attorney do any commenting for you.”
A Trump campaign spokesperson did not immediately respond to questions about the Fox interview.
The indictment filed by Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith charges Trump with illegally retaining classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and obstructing government efforts to recover them, including by asking aides to relocate boxes before a visit by investigators and suggesting to his lawyer that he falsely claim that all classified material had been returned as requested.
In the interview Monday night, Trump repeatedly denied wrongdoing.
But in so doing, he seemed to undercut potential future arguments from his lawyers that he was not intimately involved in the handling of the boxes, or that he had moved quickly to cooperate with demands to give the records back. He asserted incorrectly that he was entitled under the Presidential Records Act to retain the documents that he took with him from the White House and acknowledged that he delayed giving the boxes over because he wanted to first remove personal belongings that investigators say were commingled with the files — something he suggested he had been too busy to do.
Asked about an allegation in the indictment that he told his lawyer to tell the Justice Department that a subpoena for records had been fully complied with, he said, “Before I send boxes over, I have to take all of my things out. These boxes were interspersed with all sorts of things: golf shirts, clothing, pants, shoes. There were many things.”
“He’s essentially admitting that he knew the documents were there,” Jacobovitz said. “That’s inconsistent with saying, ‘It was planted there.’”
One of Trump’s GOP rivals, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, said the procrastination excuse, in his mind, served as proof of obstruction of justice, given that Trump is alleged to have instructed his lawyers to certify to the Justice Department that the classified materials had been returned.
“It appears to me last night, as a former prosecutor, that he admitted obstruction of justice on the air last night,” Christie said. “I can tell you this: His lawyers this morning are jumping out of whatever window they’re near.”
In addition, Trump denied the Justice Department’s characterization of a core allegation in the indictment — that, during a July 2021 meeting at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, he showed off a Pentagon “plan of attack” and told others that it was “secret” information that he could no longer declassify because he wasn’t president anymore. But Trump, in the interview, denied that he was holding a specific document.
“There was no document. That was a massive amount of papers and everything else, talking about Iran and other things,” Trump told Fox News host Bret Baier. “And it may have been held up or may not, but that was not a document. I didn’t have a document, per se. There was nothing to declassify. These were newspaper stories, magazine stories and articles.”
The episode detailed in the indictment is based on an audio recording obtained by prosecutors, who could also presumably call as witnesses people who were present for the Bedminster encounter to testify about the document that’s being shared.
But as is always the case with Trump, the court of public opinion matters too. Well-practiced in legal delay tactics, Trump could hope to drag out the proceeding so long that a trial does not conclude until after the election.
Meanwhile, the judge in the case, Aileen Cannon, on Monday set an Aug. 14 trial date, though that will unquestionably slip given the complexities of a criminal case centering on sensitive classified information.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The play finishes. The actors take their bows. Then they let loose with wartime patriotic zeal. “Glory to Ukraine!” they shout. “Glory to the heroes!” the audience yells back, leaping to its feet.
The actors aren’t done. More yells follow, X-rated ones, cursing all things Russian and vowing that Ukraine will survive. More cheers, more applause.
Bundled up against the cold, everyone then troops out of the dark, unheated theater, barely lit with emergency generators. They head back to the hard realities of Ukraine’s capital — a once comfortably livable city of 3 million, now beginning a winter increasingly shorn of power and sometimes water, too, by Russian bombardments.
But hope, resilience and defiance? Kyiv has all those in abundance. And perhaps more so now than at any time since Russia invaded Ukraine nine months ago.
When Butch, her French bulldog, needs a walk and the electricity is out in the elevator of her Kyiv high-rise, Lesia Sazonenko and the dog take the stairs — all 17 flights, down and up. The maternity clinic executive tells herself the slog is for an essential cause: victory.
She has left a bag of candies, cookies, water and flashlights in the elevator for any neighbors who might get trapped in the blackouts, to sustain them until power returns.
“You will not get us down,” she says. “We will prevail.”
When Paris was freed from Nazi occupation in World War II, Gen. Charles de Gaulle delivered eternal words that could now also apply to Kyiv. “Paris outraged! Paris broken! Paris martyred! But Paris liberated!” the French leader said.
Outrage at Russia is everywhere in Kyiv. The audience and actors at the Theater on Podil made that crystal clear at the performance of “Girl with a teddy bear,” set in Soviet times and based on a book by 20th century Ukrainian author Viktor Domontovych. When pronouncing the word “Moscow,” the actors spat it out and added a curse in Ukrainian. The audience applauded.
A straw doll and a bowl of pins next to a framed photo of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Simona pizzeria in central Kyiv also speak of the city’s anger. Plenty of customers clearly felt the cathartic need to vent; the doll is pin-stuck from head nearly to toe.
Not mentally but physically, Kyiv is also broken, with rolling power cuts now the norm. When water supplies were also knocked out this past week, residents lined up in the cold to fill plastic bottles at outdoor taps. Some collected rainwater from drainpipes.
Russia says its repeated salvoes of cruise missiles and exploding drones on energy facilities are aimed at reducing Ukraine’s ability to defend itself. But the civilian hardships they cause suggest the intention is also to martyrize minds, to torment Kyiv and other cities so Ukrainians surrender and sue for peace.
They had the opposite effect on 21-year-old Margina Daria.
The customer support worker and her boyfriend rode out the biggest Russian barrage yet, on Nov. 15, in a corridor in Kyiv. They figured that having walls on both sides would keep them safe from the more than 100 missiles and drones that Russia launched that day, knocking out power to 10 million people across the country. The lights in the corridor went out; the mobile network, too.
“There was no way to even tell our families that we were OK,” she says. Yet one of her first reactions after the all-clear sounded was to cough up money for the war effort.
“Anger turned into donations to charities to defeat the enemy as soon as possible,” she says. “I plan to stay in Kyiv, work, study and donate to the armed forces.”
And what of the last word De Gaulle used of Paris: liberated? How does that fit wartime, wintertime Kyiv?
Well, the living was easier in the capital this summer, when bathers flocked to beaches on the Dnieper River. Russia, beaten back from the capital’s outskirts in the opening stages of the Feb. 24 invasion, wasn’t pounding Ukraine’s power grid with the destructive regularity that is making life so tough now.
But Kyiv’s mood was also more somber back then.
The southern port city of Mariupol had fallen in May when its last Ukrainian defenders surrendered after a gruesome siege. The first bodies of Ukrainian fighters killed at Mariupol’s shattered Azovstal steelworks were being recovered. There had been, from a Ukrainian perspective, uplifting feats of military derring-do. But news from the battlefronts was otherwise largely unrelentingly grim. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was pleading for Western weapons as “a matter of life or death.”
Now the cold and the dark and Moscow’s bombing are turning winter into a weapon. And yet, even with the frost and the discomforts, there is also hope in the air. Kyiv feels liberated of some of its earlier anxieties.
Western weapons have enabled Ukraine to stem the tide militarily, with counteroffensives this autumn taking back swaths of previously Russian-occupied territory. Fewer Russian missiles appear to be reaching targets in Kyiv and elsewhere, with Western-supplied air-defense systems helping to shoot more of them down.
“It’s much better than before. Definitely,” says Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
In a Kyiv maternity clinic, Maryna Mandrygol went into labor as Ukrainian forces closed in on their biggest battlefield success of the war so far — the recapture this month of the southern city of Kherson.
Mandrygol, a Kherson customs officer, had fled the city’s Russian occupation in April. All the while, she worried whether the stress of her escape — through six Russian checkpoints and fields that had been mined — would impact her then-unborn baby girl.
On Nov. 9, Mia was born pink and gorgeous. Mandrygol emerged from the delivery room with her bundle of love to the stunning news that Russian troops were retreating from her home city. Two days later, with Kherson back in Ukraine’s hands, partying broke out in the city and in Kyiv’s central Independence Square.
Mia’s arrival and Kherson’s liberation happening so close together seemed somehow fated — both were tangible new beginnings, rays of light in a future for Ukraine that is still clouded but perhaps not as dark as it looked when Mia was conceived around the time of the invasion.
“The birth of a girl,” says Mandrygol, “brings us peace and victory.”
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Stars uncertain about Joe Pavelski after hard hit by Wild
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas center Joe Pavelski left the Stars’ loss in their playoff opener after taking a massive hit from Minnesota defenseman Matt Dumba, who wasn’t assessed a major penalty for that after a lengthy replay review by officials Monday night.
Dumba did get a two-minute minor for roughing, though the referees had initially announced a five-minute major penalty after the play midway through the second period of the game that the Wild won 3-2 in double overtime.
“To be honest, I thought it was a clean hit. I figured (the refs) were going to see the same. Shoulder on shoulder,” Dumba said. “I don’t even know why I got the roughing, probably because I was just in the box already.”
Pavelski appeared wobbly as he was helped off the ice. Coach Pete DeBoer, who said after the game that he hadn’t yet looked at the play in depth, said the 38-year-old center hit his head on the ice when he fell.
“We have the best officials in the world. They called a five, they reviewed it, which is the right thing to do. If they reviewed and decided it wasn’t a bad hit then, you know, I guess it’s not for me to argue with that,” DeBoer said. “They got to look at it at multiple different angles and that was the decision they made, so we’ve got to live with that.”
DeBoer said he wasn’t confident about Pavelski being available for Game 2 on Wednesday night.
A play involving Pavelski in the 2019 playoffs helped lead the NHL to expand its video review process to allow officials to review major penalties to determine whether the call was accurate. That change gave referees the option to reduce a major penalty to a minor, as happened with Dumba’s hit Monday night.
Had that expanded process been in use in 2019, it could have potentially changed the complexion of Game 7 in a first-round series between Vegas and San Jose after Pavelski, then with the Sharks with DeBoer as his coach there, took a hit from Cody Eakin.
The Golden Knights were leading 3-0 when Eakin was assessed a major penalty for that hit, which the league later told Vegas was not the right call. The Sharks scored four times on the ensuing major penalty and won 5-4 in overtime.
While Pavleski remained down on the ice Monday night, Stars teammate Max Domi went after Dumba and threw a couple of hard punches before they ended up in a pile on the ice, with referees and Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov also on top of them. Kaprizov was eventually pulled back by a teammate.
Domi was given a 10-minute misconduct.
“I didn’t really see the actual hit real time, just saw Joe lying there,” Domi said.
Asked about Dumba’s penalty being reduced from a five-minute major to a minor, Domi responded, “I trust that they’re going to make the right call. So whatever they saw, they saw and made the review. … It’s part of the game.”
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(NEXSTAR) – Without a winner Wednesday, the Powerball jackpot has rolled again to reach an estimated $700 million ahead of the next drawing. The jackpot now ranks as both a record-setting prize for Powerball and U.S. lottery games.
The current Powerball jackpot has been building since late November, eluding players for 32 consecutive drawings. Wednesday’s drawing resulted in three tickets worth $1 million – two in Florida and one in North Carolina – and a $2 million prize for a ticket in New York. Still, no ticket was able to match all six winning numbers.
Ahead of the next drawing, set for 10:59 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 4, Powerball officials have estimated the jackpot at $700 million, with a cash value of $375.7 million. If the jackpot were won on Saturday, it would stand as the sixth-largest grand prize in Powerball history, edging out two jackpots won in California, including last year’s $632.6 million pot split with a winner in Wisconsin.
The 10 largest Powerball jackpots in history are:
- $2.04 billion – Nov. 7, 2022; California
- $1.586 billion – Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida, and Tennessee
- $768.4 million – March 27, 2019; Wisconsin
- $758.7 million – Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts
- $731.1 million – Jan. 20, 2021; Maryland
- Est. $700 million – Feb. 4, 2023
- $699.8 million – Oct. 4, 2021; California
- $687.8 million – Oct. 27, 2018; Iowa and New York
- $632.6 million – Jan. 5, 2022; California and Wisconsin
- $590.5 million – May 18, 2013; Florida
As you can see, California already holds the record for the most Powerball jackpot-winning tickets sold, and would only extend its lead if a California player landed the current jackpot.
The $700 million jackpot also ranks as the 10th-largest U.S. lottery prize, coming in roughly $31 million behind the ninth-largest prize, which was won in 2021. Here are the 10 largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history:
- $2.04 billion (Powerball): Nov. 7, 2022; California
- $1.586 billion (Powerball): Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida, Tennessee
- $1.537 billion (Mega Millions): Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina
- $1.337 billion (Mega Millions): July 29, 2022; Illinois
- $1.35 billion (Mega Millions: Jan. 13, 2023; Maine
- $1.05 billion (Mega Millions): Jan. 22, 2021; Michigan
- $768.4 million (Powerball): Mar. 27, 2019; Wisconsin
- $758.7 million (Powerball): Aug. 23, 2012; Massachusetts
- $731.1 million (Powerball): Jan. 20, 2021; Maryland
- Est. $700 million (Powerball) – Feb. 4, 2023
Because the jackpot’s value is estimated (here’s why), a winner on Saturday could end up with a prize smaller than $700 million. Too much smaller, and the jackpot would fall out of the top 10 largest lottery prizes in U.S. history – the current 10th-largest lottery jackpot is a $699.8 million grand prize won by a Powerball player from Morro Bay, California in October 2021.
Regardless of how big the Powerball jackpot is, drawings are held every Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday. Powerball is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets are $2 per play. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/powerball-jackpot-reaches-700m-when-is-your-next-chance-to-win/ | 2023-02-02 20:30:51 | 0 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/powerball-jackpot-reaches-700m-when-is-your-next-chance-to-win/ |
Motorcyclist killed in Melbourne crash with vehicle, police say
Melbourne police are investigating a two-vehicle collision on Monday that left a motorcyclist dead.
The crash happened about 2:30 p.m. near the intersection of Dairy Road and Range Drive. Melbourne police arrived within minutes and determined that the unidentified motorcyclist had severe life-threatening injuries.
There were no immediate reports of any injuries involving the 82-year-old driver, identified as Alice Carter, Melbourne, of the other vehicle.
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Police said that the driver of the unidentified vehicle entered the northbound lanes of Dairy from Range Drive as the motorcycle travelled north, approaching the intersection at a high rate of speed.
No other information was available Tuesday.
J.D. Gallop is a Criminal Justice/Breaking News Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Gallop at 321-917-4641 or jgallop@floridatoday.com. Twitter: @JDGallop. | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2022/05/03/melbourne-police-investigating-crash-left-motorcyclist-dead/9626180002/ | 2022-05-03 14:50:39 | 0 | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2022/05/03/melbourne-police-investigating-crash-left-motorcyclist-dead/9626180002/ |
- Novavax' vaccine is the first protein-based COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S.
- Immunizations with the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted as a primary series will begin upon product release and once a policy recommendation from the CDC is received
GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today announced that the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (NVX-CoV2373) has received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide a two-dose primary series for active immunization to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in individuals 18 years of age and over.
"Today's FDA emergency use authorization of our COVID-19 vaccine provides the U.S. with access to the first protein-based COVID-19 vaccine," said Stanley C. Erck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novavax. "This authorization reflects the strength of our COVID-19 vaccine's efficacy and safety data, and it underscores the critical need to offer another vaccine option for the U.S. population while the pandemic continues."
"Patients and providers in the U.S. now have access to a protein-based COVID-19 vaccine backed by data that have demonstrated efficacy, safety, and tolerability," said Karen Kotloff, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Associate Director of Clinical Studies at the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health, COVID-19 Prevention Network co-lead for the PREVENT-19 trial. "Offering more vaccine technologies and options in our vaccination portfolio, including those built upon technologies that have been successfully used for years, will hopefully help to increase our country's vaccination rate."
The FDA EUA was based on data from the pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial, PREVENT-19, which enrolled approximately 30,000 participants aged 18 years and over in the U.S. and Mexico. In the trial, the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted demonstrated 90.4% efficacy (95% confidence interval [CI], 83.8% to 94.3%; P<0.001) with a reassuring safety profile. Among participants 18 through 64 years of age, solicited adverse reactions (AR) following administration of any dose of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted were injection site pain/tenderness (82.2%), fatigue/malaise (62.0%), muscle pain (54.1%), headache (52.9%), joint pain (25.4%), nausea/vomiting (15.6%), injection site redness (7.0%), injection site swelling (6.3%), and fever (6.0%). In participants 65 years of age or over, solicited ARs following administration of any dose of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted were injection site pain/tenderness (63.4%), fatigue/malaise (39.2%), muscle pain (30.2%), headache (29.2%), joint pain (15.4%), nausea/vomiting (7.3%), injection site swelling (5.3%), injection site redness (4.8%), and fever (2.0%).
Doses of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted were shipped from the Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd., the world's largest vaccine manufacturer by volume, and are now in the U.S. The next step for the vaccine is a policy recommendation for use from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with the Department of Defense, announced an agreement to secure an initial 3.2 million doses of the Novavax' COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted. These vaccine doses will be made available for free to states, jurisdictions, federal pharmacy partners, and federally qualified health centers.
In addition to the FDA EUA, the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine has received conditional authorization for use in individuals aged 18 and over from multiple regulatory agencies worldwide, including the European Commission (EC), and emergency use listing from the World Health Organization (WHO).
This project has been supported in part with federal funds from the Department of Health and Human Services; Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response; Biomedicdal Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), through the Department of Defense Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) under contract #MCDC2011-001.
Use of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted in the U.S.
The Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted has not been approved or licensed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but has been authorized for emergency use by FDA, under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to provide a two-dose primary series to individuals 18 years of age and older to prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The emergency use of this product is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of the medical product under Section 564(b)(1) of the FD&C Act unless the declaration is terminated or authorization revoked sooner.
Authorized Use
The Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted is authorized for use under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to provide a two-dose primary series for active immunization to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in individuals 18 years of age and older.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Contraindications
Do not administer the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted to individuals with a known history of a severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any component of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted.
Warnings and Precautions
Management of Acute Allergic Reactions: Appropriate medical treatment to manage immediate allergic reactions must be immediately available in the event an acute anaphylactic reaction occurs following administration of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted. Monitor the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted recipients for the occurrence of immediate adverse reactions according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention guidelines.
Myocarditis and Pericarditis: Clinical trials data provide evidence for increased risks of myocarditis and pericarditis following administration of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (see Full EUA Prescribing Information).
Syncope (fainting): May occur in association with administration of injectable vaccines. Procedures should be in place to avoid injury from fainting.
Altered Immunocompetence: Immunocompromised persons, including individuals receiving immunosuppressant therapy, may have a diminished immune response to the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted.
Limitations of Vaccine Effectiveness: The Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted may not protect all vaccine recipients.
Adverse Reactions
Adverse reactions reported in clinical trials following administration of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted include injection site pain/tenderness, fatigue/malaise, muscle pain, headache, joint pain, nausea/vomiting, injection site redness, injection site swelling, fever, chills, injection site pruritus, hypersensitivity reactions, lymphadenopathy-related reactions, myocarditis, and pericarditis.
Myocarditis, pericarditis, and anaphylaxis have been reported following administration of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted outside of clinical trials.
Additional adverse reactions, some of which may be serious, may become apparent with more widespread use of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted.
Reporting Adverse Events and Vaccine Administration Errors
The vaccination provider enrolled in the federal COVID-19 Vaccination Program is responsible for mandatory reporting of the following to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS):
- vaccine administration errors whether or not associated with an adverse event,
- serious adverse events (irrespective of attribution to vaccination),
- cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS), and
- cases of COVID-19 that results in hospitalization or death.
Complete and submit reports to VAERS online: https://vaers.hhs.gov/reportevent.html. For further assistance with reporting to VAERS, call 1-800-822-7967. The reports should include the words "Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted EUA" in the description section of the report.
To the extent feasible, report adverse events to Novavax, Inc. using the following contact information or by providing a copy of the VAERS form to Novavax, Inc. Website: www.NovavaxMedInfo.com, Fax Number: 1-888-988-8809, Telephone Number: 1-844-NOVAVAX (1-844-668-2829).
Please click to see the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine (Vaccine Providers) and EUA Full Prescribing Information.
About NVX-CoV2373 (Novavax' COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted)
NVX-CoV2373 is a protein-based vaccine engineered from the genetic sequence of the first strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. The vaccine was created using Novavax' recombinant nanoparticle technology to generate antigen derived from the coronavirus spike (S) protein and is formulated with Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M™ adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies. NVX-CoV2373 contains purified protein antigen and can neither replicate, nor can it cause COVID-19.
NVX-CoV2373 is packaged as a ready-to-use liquid formulation in a vial containing ten doses. The vaccination regimen calls for two 0.5 ml doses (5 mcg antigen and 50 mcg Matrix-M adjuvant) given intramuscularly 21 days apart. The vaccine is stored at 2°- 8° Celsius, enabling the use of existing vaccine supply and cold chain channels. Use of the vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations.
The PREVENT-19 trial of NVX-CoV2373 is being conducted with support from the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the HHS, and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health at HHS. BARDA is providing up to $1.75 billion under a Department of Defense agreement (# MCDC2011-001). The Department of Defense Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense is also providing funding of up to $45.7 million under a separate agreement. To date, the U.S. government has agreed to order 3.2 million doses of NVX-CoV2373 under these existing agreements should NVX-CoV2373 receive a recommendation from the CDC. Novavax and the U.S. government will determine the timing, pricing, and amounts for delivery of any additional NVX-CoV2373 doses. Novavax intends to pursue additional U.S. procurement of both NVX-CoV2373 doses and other potential formulations.
Novavax has established partnerships for the manufacture, commercialization and distribution of NVX-CoV2373 worldwide. Existing authorizations leverage Novavax' manufacturing partnership with Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer by volume. They will later be supplemented with data from additional manufacturing sites throughout Novavax' global supply chain.
About Matrix-M™ Adjuvant
Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant has demonstrated a potent and well-tolerated effect by stimulating the entry of antigen-presenting cells into the injection site and enhancing antigen presentation in local lymph nodes, boosting immune response.
About Novavax
Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) is a biotechnology company that promotes improved health globally through the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative vaccines to prevent serious infectious diseases. The company's proprietary recombinant technology platform harnesses the power and speed of genetic engineering to efficiently produce highly immunogenic nanoparticles designed to address urgent global health needs. NVX-CoV2373, the company's COVID-19 vaccine, has received authorization from multiple regulatory authorities globally, including the U.S., EC and the WHO. The vaccine is currently under review by multiple regulatory agencies worldwide, including for additional indications and populations such as adolescents and as a booster. In addition to its COVID-19 vaccine, Novavax is also currently evaluating a COVID-seasonal influenza combination vaccine candidate in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial, which combines NVX-CoV2373 and NanoFlu*, its quadrivalent influenza investigational vaccine candidate, and is also evaluating an Omicron strain-based vaccine (NVX-CoV2515) as well as a bivalent Omicron-based / original strain-based vaccine. These vaccine candidates incorporate Novavax' proprietary saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies.
For more information, visit www.novavax.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
*NanoFlu identifies a recombinant hemagglutinin (HA) protein nanoparticle influenza vaccine candidate produced by Novavax. This investigational candidate was evaluated during a controlled phase 3 trial conducted during the 2019-2020 influenza season.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements herein relating to the future of Novavax, its operating plans and prospects, its partnerships, the timing of clinical trial results, the ongoing development of NVX-CoV2373, including an Omicron strain based vaccine and bivalent Omicron-based / original strain based vaccine, a COVID-seasonal influenza investigational vaccine candidate, the scope, timing and outcome of future regulatory filings and actions, including a potential policy recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Novavax' plans to supplement existing authorizations with data from the additional manufacturing sites in Novavax' global supply chain, additional worldwide authorizations of NVX-CoV2373 for use in adults and adolescents, and as a booster, the potential impact and reach of Novavax and NVX-CoV2373 in addressing vaccine access, controlling the pandemic and protecting populations, the efficacy, safety and intended utilization of NVX-CoV2373, and expected administration of NVX-CoV2373 are forward-looking statements. Novavax cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, challenges satisfying, alone or together with partners, various safety, efficacy, and product characterization requirements, including those related to process qualification and assay validation, necessary to satisfy applicable regulatory authorities; unanticipated challenges or delays in conducting clinical trials; difficulty obtaining scarce raw materials and supplies; resource constraints, including human capital and manufacturing capacity, on the ability of Novavax to pursue planned regulatory pathways; challenges meeting contractual requirements under agreements with multiple commercial, governmental, and other entities; and those other risk factors identified in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Novavax' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this press release. You are encouraged to read our filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov and www.novavax.com, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this document, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of the statements. Our business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties.
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New digital platform TF1 matches drivers to jobs instantly
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TransForce Group, a private equity-backed leader in the transportation and logistics industry, announced today they have officially launched TF1, a new app designed to match CDL drivers to jobs that meet each driver's professional and lifestyle goals. The company has beta-tested the app with over 10,000 drivers who use the platform to match with jobs that meet individual needs for pay, equipment type, route type, work schedule, time off, and many other things that allow drivers to create both a job and lifestyle they desire. The company is now opening the app to all drivers in the trucking community.
TF1 greatly reduces the burden on drivers to find great jobs at pay rates they deserve, matching instantly to a wide choice of jobs, ranging from part-time flex to full-time jobs from thousands of motor carriers. Drivers on the app can choose to complete the Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance process to gain access to jobs where they can be placed immediately. Additional features of the app give drivers the tools to target preferred jobs, including the ability to select vehicle preferences, route types, touch or no touch freight, and any jobs that meet their CDL license classifications or endorsements.
"Today's process of matching drivers to jobs in our industry is inefficient and antiquated. Skilled, experience and new drivers are frustrated with how hard it is to find good jobs that meet all the criteria they are looking for, both professional and lifestyle," said Dennis Cooke, President and CEO of TransForce Group. "With TF1, we're seeing happier drivers that are getting placed in the jobs they want at lightning speed."
"What I like most about TF1 is that after you create your profile, it lists a bunch of jobs that are suited for what you're actually looking for," said David Crutchfield, a TransForce Driver. "It gives you the schedule for each job and salary range, and allows you to start the application process for the job right there on the app."
Professional truck drivers are encouraged to download the TF1 app from either the Apple Store or Google Play store to be matched with a job that fits their desired needs. Individuals interested in starting a career as a truck driver are also encouraged to download the TF1 app to begin reviewing future employment opportunities. Many first-year, full-time drivers can earn an average of $60,000 in their first year, in addition to medical and dental coverage, workers compensation benefits, access to 401K retirement plans, and more. More information on TF1 can be found at https://www.transforce.com/drivers/mobile-app .
About TransForce Group
TransForce Group leads the industry in innovative driver shortage solutions. The company leverages its TF1 app to access a digital network of CDL-licensed drivers to match them in real-time with top trucking jobs. TransForce Group works with third party logistics, private fleets, and trucking companies to provide drivers in a way that best meets partner business needs, from temporary flex workers to full-time hires. The company's solutions drastically reduce time-to-hire and keep more trucks on the road. TransForce Group operates throughout the U.S. and Canada. Additional information about the company can be found at transforce.com.
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Global Logistics Veteran Grew Revenues to $300M at DHL Express,Sees Frictionless International Shipping as Next Big Wave for E-Commerce
SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Passport, an international shipping carrier built for cross-border e-commerce, today announced David Field as Head of Strategic Accounts. In the newly-created position, Field will lead the company's strategic direction on next-generation, simple-to-use shipping solutions that are custom built for marketplaces and e-commerce platforms. Field will promote Passport's industry-leading Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipping solution that will help e-commerce marketplaces and platforms to: collect and remit the correct amount of duty and taxes, stay in regulatory compliance in each country as well as offer customers an affordable shipping option with a great customer experience.
Prior to joining Passport, Field spent 16 years at DHL Express where he managed sales teams across Asia, Europe and The Americas. His strategic approach to customer acquisition not only enabled DHL to exceed $300M in annual revenues but, more impressively, grow its customer base by 30 percent in a down economy. Most recently, he served as chief revenue officer at BUKU Ship, a SaaS shipping platform for online retailers.
"Over the course of his career, David has consistently out-performed and that can be directly attributed to his approach of putting customers first and truly understanding their needs," said Passport Co-Founder and CEO Alex Yancher. "When others see challenges, he sees opportunities - and at Passport we are built to find solutions to big hairy problems in cross-border e-commerce, so David is a great fit for us to share the endless possibilities with the e-commerce industry."
"E-commerce has, by and large, been a domestic proposition – with most serving customers in their respective countries using traditional shipping carriers for delivery," said Field. "By tapping into a new platform that enables frictionless cross-border e-commerce, there's a huge opportunity for these same merchants to expand their footprint globally. And that's a game-changer."
Founded in 2017, San Francisco-based Passport is an international shipping carrier built for e-commerce companies and their 3PLs including Kylie Cosmetics, Native Deodorants (P&G brand), Bombas, Raycon and LMNT. The company manages all the complexities associated with international shipping so their consumer brand customers can stay focused on their core business. At the same time, Passport offers end consumers door-to-door tracking and high-touch customer support on all packages being sent to more than 150 countries around the world. More information on the company can be viewed online at https://passportshipping.com
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5 killed, 5 hurt when van collides with truck in Arkansas
Five people were killed and five others injured after a large truck collided with a van belonging to a school serving disabled adults in southeast Arkansas, authorities said.
The crash happened Monday afternoon on U.S. 65 when the 15-passenger van failed to yield when crossing U.S. 65 in rural Chicot County and collided with a truck that was hauling cooking oil, Arkansas State Police spokesman Bill Sadler said Tuesday.
Sadler said the van belonged to C.B. King Memorial School, a nonprofit organization that provides services in several southeastern Arkansas counties to people with developmental delays or disabilities, according to its website.
The five people killed in the crash ranged in age from 19 to 73, state police said. The drivers of both vehicles were injured, along with three other passengers in the van, state police said.
The crash occurred south of Dermott, which is about 100 miles southeast of Little Rock in the Mississippi River Delta region. | https://www.wvtm13.com/article/arkansas-deadly-crash-van-truck/40217980 | 2022-06-07 15:04:08 | 1 | https://www.wvtm13.com/article/arkansas-deadly-crash-van-truck/40217980 |
Leading Eyelash Extension Franchise Welcomes Shant Assarian as Brand President
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deka Lash, the pioneering beauty brand specializing in eyelash extensions and brow services, is pleased to announce the appointment of franchise veteran Shant Assarian to its leadership team as the company's President.
Assarian comes to Deka Lash from Mathnasium, where he served in various C-Suite roles. He was instrumental in driving growth and success through increasing unit revenue and profitability, advancing the technology and resources provided to franchisees, and turning the young brand into a leader in the supplemental education market.
"Shant is bringing experience and expertise to an already talented team as the company moves into its next phase of growth. The depth of his experience will complement our team and enable our company to meet strong consumer demand and provide a best-in-class business model, technology, and support for our franchisees" said Deka Lash CEO Jennifer Blair. "He is passionate about franchising and has the proven ability to operate in a fast-growing environment, leveraging his financial, operational, and analytical expertise."
The brand that started in Blair's living room has now grown to 125 studios across North America. The company anticipates it will have 140 studios by year end and is projected to have 200 studios open by the end of 2023. Deka Lash's proven business model and exceptional reputation sets up the brand for strident growth domestically and beyond.
"I'm excited to be with Deka Lash. It's an incredible brand with extraordinary potential and amazing people throughout the organization – all the ingredients necessary to achieve dramatic success," said Assarian. "Everyone is passionate about what we do because it's rewarding. From the Studio Owners to the Lash Artists building their careers in the growing beauty industry, to the members who are redefining everyday luxury."
Deka Lash offers studio owners a tested and proven professional training program, a proprietary studio design, a personalized customer experience, and an industry leading membership program that goes beyond standard packages.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As families in all 50 states celebrate K-12 learning, Alaska parents, students, school board members, and community leaders will gather to show their support for school choice at the state's flagship rally on Saturday, Jan. 21.
Hosted by National School Choice Week and Brave Nation in collaboration with Alaskans for Choice in Education, the celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Anchorage's ballroom.
Parents, students, and educators will join the celebration, exploring vendor booths, discussing Alaska's K-12 educational options, and raising awareness about learning choices from local public schools to learning pods. Guest speakers will include prominent Alaskans such as Kelly Tshibaka and Nick Begich, home educator and community activist Stephanie Taylor, teacher and parent Dawn Bockleman, and Brave Nation founder Leigh Sloan.
The event will also feature a performance by Ladies of the Pacific Dance Academy and honor winners of a student essay contest on what school choice means and why it is important for Alaska students. Free coffee and refreshments will be provided.
The rally marks the second year in a row that Anchorage families have come together for a large-scale celebration of school choice. The event is planned to coincide with the celebration of National School Choice Week (Jan. 22-28, 2023), which will feature tens of thousands of school choice celebrations across all 50 states, including school fairs, landmark light-ups, and student showcases.
"School choice is about empowering Alaskan families— to stand with them in support of the choices they make according to their values, their needs, and their lifestyles," said Leigh Sloan, founder of Brave Nation.
Alaska is a unique state both in its physical terrain and in its education choices, which include distinctive options such as homeschool allotments. Gov. Mike Dunleavy has issued an executive proclamation for School Choice Week in Alaska, noting that "we must exercise creativity in providing a multitude of excellent educational options for parents to choose from due to our state's unique geographical challenges."
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National School Choice Week (NSCW) informs, inspires, and empowers parents to discover the K-12 education options available for their children, including traditional public, charter, magnet, online, private, and home schooling. Every January, tens of thousands of schools, organizations, and individuals plan unique events and activities to shine a positive spotlight on effective education options in their communities. The Week is a project of the nonpartisan, nonpolitical National School Choice Awareness Foundation.
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JEFF LORBER FUSION comes to Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club with 3x-GRAMMY® Award-Winner & 17x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated Bassist JIMMY HASLIP as well as World-Renowned GRAMMY® Award-Winning Drummer SONNY EMORY of Earth, Wind & Fire. Tickets for Jeff Lorber Fusion at Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, as well as the current list of 2022 shows, can be found on Jimmy's Online Event Calendar at: http://www.jimmysoncongress.com/events.
PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club Features GRAMMY® Award-Winner & 7x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated Keyboardist & Composer JEFF LORBER and his band JEFF LORBER FUSION on Saturday October 29 at 7 & 9:30 P.M.
Jeff Lorber will be joined by 3x-GRAMMY® Award-Winner & 17x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated Bassist JIMMY HASLIP who is a founding member of the acclaimed jazz fusion group The Yellowjackets. Lorber will also be joined by World-Renowned GRAMMY® Award-Winning Drummer SONNY EMORY of Earth, Wind & Fire, who has most recently has been touring with Eric Clapton.
Over the course of 42 years and 24 albums, Jeff Lorber pioneered the post-fusion sound of contemporary jazz with his radio friendly, groove-oriented instrumental music. Lorber has woven together elements of Funk, R&B, Rock and Electric Jazz into an appealing hybrid that has consistently won over listeners from coast to coast and resulted in numerous #1 radio hits.
After six previous nominations, Lorber won his first GRAMMY® Award in 2018 for "Best Contemporary Instrumental Album" for 'Prototype' by his band Jeff Lorber Fusion. From 1977's self-titled 'Jeff Lorber Fusion' to 2021's acclaimed 'Space-Time', Lorber has shown a knack for creating fresh vibes and funky grooves while layering on jazzy improvisations on piano, synthesizer, and his signature Fender Rhodes electric piano.
"Lorber is a master…"
— ALL ABOUT JAZZ
"Jeff Lorber is the original gangster when it comes to Jazz-Funk-Fusion…if there were a Hall of Fame for funkin' up the groove, he'd be in it"
— LONDON JAZZ NEWS
"As a whole, 'Space-Time' (2021) is flawless, resonant, and stands with Lorber's best recordings,"
— ALLMUSIC
Legendary keyboardist Jeff Lorber's last 9 albums have all hit the Top 10 on Billboard's Jazz Album Chart. Lorber's continuous artistic growth has resulted in considerable praise and recognition for his albums: 'Now Is The Time' (2010, GRAMMY® Award Nominated and reached #8 on the Billboard Jazz Album Chart), 'Galaxy' (2012, GRAMMY® Award Nominated and reached #7 on the Billboard Jazz Album Chart) 'Hacienda' (2013, GRAMMY® Award Nominated and reached #5 on the Billboard Jazz Album Chart), 'Step It Up' (2015, reached #9 on the Billboard Jazz Album Chart), 'Prototype' (2017, GRAMMY Award-Winning Album, reached #6 on the Billboard Jazz Album Chart), 'Impact' (2018, reached #5 on the Billboard Jazz Album Chart), and 'Eleven' (2019, with Mike Stern, and reached #4 on the Billboard Jazz Album Chart).
JEFF LORBER FUSION Tickets & 2022 Schedule of Shows
Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club's 2022 Schedule of Shows now includes 9 NEA Jazz Masters, 51 GRAMMY® Award-Winning Artists, 45 Blues Music Award-Winners, and a comprehensive list of talented musicians with 575+ GRAMMY® Award Nominations amongst them. Tickets for JEFF LORBER FUSION at Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, as well as the current list of 2022 shows, can be found on Jimmy's Online Event Calendar at: http://www.jimmysoncongress.com/events or on Ticketmaster.com.
ABOUT JIMMY'S JAZZ & BLUES CLUB
The mission of Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club is to provide guests a one-of-a-kind, world-class experience featuring serious jazz and blues music served with exceptional cuisine. Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club features a spectacular and visually breathtaking environment engineered to deliver the highest quality acoustics while utilizing state-of-the-art production, sound and lighting technologies. Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club is located within a beautifully restored 1905 building at 135 Congress Street in the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. For more information visit www.jimmysoncongress.com or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JimmysJazzBlues and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjazzblues/.
PRIVATE EVENTS AT JIMMY'S
An architecturally breathtaking center of arts and culture in the heart of historic Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club offers a rare and spectacular venue to host important corporate functions, weddings, intimate or large-scale social gatherings, private parties, and memorable celebrations. The team at Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club put heart and soul into creating a stunning full-service event space with new state-of-the-art production, sound & lighting technologies delivered with outstanding next-level culinary experiences. Our high-touch approach with professional and experienced event staff ensures that everything is tailored to exceed your expectations. To start a conversation about hosting your event at Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club, please call us at 888-603-5299, or fill out Jimmy's Private Event Request Form.
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LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Oumar Ballo dominated inside with 30 points and 13 rebounds for No. 14 Arizona, which held off No. 10 Creighton 81-79 on Wednesday to win the Maui Invitational for the third time.
The combination of the unstoppable 7-foot, 260-pound Ballo and his speedy, talented supporting cast was just enough for the Wildcats (6-0) to remain undefeated. Kerr Kriisa added 13 points and nine assists, Azuolas Tubelis had 12 points and Courtney Ramey scored 10. Arizona scored its final points with 2:21 to play but managed to hold on.
“I’m super proud of these guys,” Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said. “These tournaments are hard. To play three games in three days against three really good teams with very distinct styles and to come out of it on top the way we did, it says a lot about this group.”
Ryan Nembhard scored 20 points for Creighton (6-1), which was trying to beat a ranked opponent for the third straight day. Ryan Kalkbrenner added 16 points, Trey Alexander scored 15 and Baylor Scheierman had 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Arizona appeared to be pulling away late, but the Bluejays kept hanging around.
Scheierman made a layup with 2:41 left to pull Creighton within 79-72 but Kriisa made a beautiful pass to Ballo for a dunk and an 81-72 lead with 2:21 left. He was fouled but missed the free throw.
Nembhard made a layup and Scheierman a 3-pointer to get Creighton within 81-77. Kalkbrenner made one of two free throws to cut the deficit to three. Ramey missed a 3-point attempt with 18 seconds left.
Creighton called timeout with 7.4 seconds left to set up a final play. Kalkbrenner didn’t have an open 3 and passed to Nembhard, who was fouled by Ramey with 2 seconds left. He made the first shot and intentionally missed the second, with Arizona rebounding to seal the win despite Creighton closing with a 12-2 run.
“I just kept looking at the score and the time and our timeouts. And I thought we had enough separation to kind of ride it out,” Lloyd said.
“But you’re just hoping for a miss. You hate to say that, you need to make ‘em miss. But one of those shots bounces off, you know, and we rebound it, you know, the game could have been over a little bit earlier. But they didn’t. They went in.
“I think we had one or two maybe poor decisions, but we’ll learn from that. We practice situations a lot. So a lot of the situations came up there and I felt comfortable not calling a timeout,” he added.
Ballo was strong from the start, tallying 16 points and nine rebounds in the first half to help the Wildcats to a 39-30 lead.
“We showed some grit in getting ourselves back in that,” Creighton coach Greg McDermott said. “It felt like in the second half, every time we would get it to three or four, they’d stretch it back to nine or 10 and we just couldn’t quite crack the seal, so to speak, to get ’em where they were really, really nervous.
“And then we executed some stuff down the stretch pretty well to give ourselves a chance, you know, on the free-throw line there to cut it to two, and then ran a play where we thought we could get a good look at a 3 there to tie it, and obviously didn’t work.”
BIG PICTURE
Creighton: The Bluejays reached the title game by beating No. 21 Texas Tech in the opening round and stopping No. 9 Arkansas in the semifinals.
Arizona: The Wildcats also won the Maui Invitational in 2000 and 2014. Lloyd was part of two Maui titles as a Gonzaga assistant in 2009 and 2018.
UP NEXT
Creighton plays at No. 4 Texas on Dec. 1 as part of the Big 12-Big East Battle.
Arizona opens Pac-12 play at Utah on Dec. 1.
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On Thursday, Newark, New Jersey Mayor Ras J. Baraka, First Lady Tammy Murphy and other community leaders unveiled a 25-foot monument honoring abolitionist Harriet Tubman. The monument is located in a square that bears her name at Audible Innovation Cathedral. Called “Shadow of a Face,” the monument was designed by Nina Cooke John and features an audio installation with stories of Tubman’s life narrated by singer, actor and Newark native Queen Latifah.
The memorial replaced a controversial Christopher Columbus statue that was removed in June 2020, and marks the completion of a two-year project inspired by the iconic image of Tubman. Through this monument, visitors are encouraged to engage with history and connect with its legacy.
The City of Newark shared photos of the unveiling on Facebook.
“The monument stands in downtown Newark at the intersection of Washington and Broad Streets,” the city wrote in the post. “Come visit, take photos, and revel in the rich history of Harriet Tubman and Newark’s role in the Underground Railroad.”
The monument features a steel outline of Tubman’s frame inside a circular wall that visitors can enter to read text and listen to audio stories about Tubman’s life and the city’s history of Black liberation. Tubman’s face is engraved outside the stone circle, which also includes ceramic mosaic tiles created by Newark residents.
Michele Jones Galvin, Tubman’s great-great-great-grandniece, said she was delighted with the memorial.
“In the spirit of Harriet Tubman, the monument…will memorialize her heroism, will inspire future generations to take action when they see injustice and will instill the value of service to the most vulnerable in our society,” Galvin told NJ.com.
Mayor Baraka added that this monument was part of their response to George Floyd’s murder.
“People all around the country pulling down statues that represented a history that was oppressive, we wanted to take it a step further,” Baraka told NJ.com. “We wanted to build something. And as a result of that, this is what we got.”
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New Indulgent Desserts, Premium Brand Fitness, Healthy Smoothie and Juice Bar and Reserved Theater Seating Added to Princess Packages Providing Nearly 60 - 70% Savings
SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises - already the best value in travel - has dramatically enhanced its all-inclusive premium add-on packages, incorporating an exciting juxtaposition of new premium indulgences and premium health and wellness offerings to its Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages.
Rolling out on sailings after February 20 are a series of decadent Princess Premium desserts. These elaborate confections overflowing with gelato, pastry, and candy mixtures will be added to both the Princess Plus and Princess Premier and are available in the Gelateria, Swirls or Coffee and Cones.
As part of its recently announced exclusive partnership with Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique premium fitness brands, guests will also enjoy complimentary onboard Pure Barre, Yoga Six and Stretch Lab classes as part of the packages starting in February with classes from additional boutique brands including Club Pilates, Cycle Bar, Stride, and Stride to follow shortly thereafter.
"Adding more content to our much sought-after Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages with the addition of premium experiences including fitness and indulgences not only guarantees an exceptional onboard experience but also ensures our guests have maximum options and superior value when vacationing with Princess," said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president.
Now for just $60 per person per day, Princess Plus will give guests almost 60% off a retail value of $140 if components are purchased separately. The enhanced package includes the Plus Beverage Package, single device wi-fi plan and daily crew appreciation. Two premium crafted desserts, two smoothies or juices, two fitness classes and free shipping of Medallions prior to cruises are the new additions to the Princess Plus package.
And with Princess Premier, inclusivity and value are taken to the next level. Guests receive up to $257 per day in total amenity value, if components are purchased separately, for just $80 per person per day, an almost 70% savings. Within the Princess Premier package guests will enjoy the Premier Beverage Package, four device wi-fi plan, daily crew appreciation, two nights of specialty dining, photo package, Princess Prizes, unlimited Premium crafted desserts, unlimited smoothies or juices, unlimited fitness classes, reserved seating in the Princess Theater and a complimentary Medallion accessory.
New packages are available for bookings made after December 14 for sailings February 20 and beyond.
More information on Princess Premier, Princes Plus and Princess Standard can be found here.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com.
About Princess Cruises
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is the world's leading international premium cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 15 modern cruise ships, carrying millions of guests each year to 330 destinations around the globe, including the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. A team of professional destination experts have curated 170 itineraries, ranging in length from three to 111 days and Princess Cruises is continuously recognized as "Best Cruise Line for Itineraries." In 2017 Princess Cruises, with parent company Carnival Corporation, introduced MedallionClass Vacations enabled by the Medallion device, the vacation industry's most advanced wearable device, provided free to each guest sailing on a MedallionClass ship. The award-winning innovation offers the fastest way to an effortless personalized vacation, giving guests more time to do the things they love most. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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Giants vs. Pirates Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - July 14
Friday's game features the Pittsburgh Pirates (41-49) and the San Francisco Giants (49-41) clashing at PNC Park in what is expected to be a close matchup, with a projected 6-4 win for the Pirates according to our computer prediction. First pitch is at 7:05 PM ET on July 14.
The probable starters are Ross Stripling (0-2) for the Giants and Rich Hill (7-9) for the Pirates.
Giants vs. Pirates Game Info & Odds
- When: Friday, July 14, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: Apple TV+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
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Giants vs. Pirates Score Prediction
Our pick for this game is Pirates 6, Giants 5.
Total Prediction for Giants vs. Pirates
- Total Prediction: Over 9 runs
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Giants Performance Insights
- The Giants have played as the favorite in seven of their past 10 games and have gone 4-3 in those contests.
- San Francisco and its opponents have combined to hit the over two times in its last 10 games with a total.
- The Giants did not cover its most recent game with a spread.
- The Giants have won 22, or 50%, of the 44 games they've played as favorites this season.
- San Francisco is 17-16 this season when entering a game favored by -130 or more on the moneyline.
- Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Giants have a 56.5% chance to win.
- San Francisco has scored 416 runs (4.6 per game) this season, which ranks 11th in MLB.
- The Giants have a 3.95 team ERA that ranks 10th among all league pitching staffs.
Pirates Performance Insights
- The Pirates have played as the underdog in nine of their past 10 games and have gone 3-6 in those contests.
- In its last 10 matchups with a total posted by sportsbooks, Pittsburgh and its opponents are 6-4-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
- The Pirates have covered the runline in all of their previous 10 matchups (one of those matchups had a runline.
- The Pirates have come away with 29 wins in the 70 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
- Pittsburgh has a mark of 23-27 in contests where bookmakers favor it by +110 or worse on the moneyline.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 47.6% chance of walking away with the win.
- Pittsburgh scores the 25th-most runs in baseball (379 total, 4.2 per game).
- The Pirates have the 18th-ranked ERA (4.36) in the majors this season.
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s network regulator said Thursday that a gas shortage is “increasingly unlikely” this winter, but cautioned that it remains important to use the fuel sparingly.
The Federal Network Agency said in its daily report that it views the situation as “less tight than at the beginning of the winter.” It had described the situation as “tight” since Russia started reducing gas deliveries to Germany in June.
The agency stressed that “a deterioration of the situation still cannot be ruled out” and that “frugal use of gas remains important.”
Germany rushed to find replacements for Russian gas supplies following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It is building several liquefied natural gas terminals, the first of which was inaugurated last month by Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
It also has made a big effort to fill up the country’s gas storage facilities. At present, those are nearly 91% full, and recent mild weather has helped reduce gas use.
Germany has also temporarily reactivated old oil- and coal-fired power stations and extended the life of its last three nuclear power plants until mid-April.
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STONECREST, Ga., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Today's federal charging of four Louisville police officers in connection with the murder of Breonna Taylor is an important step forward for justice in this case specifically and for the cause of justice in our country.
The family of Ms. Taylor, the local community of activists and faith leaders from Louisville and across the country are to be commended for never relenting in their efforts to organize and exert pressure on Attorney General Merrick Garland and the US Department of Justice to take a closer look at the facts of this case. Today's developments should serve as a mark of shame for Kentucky's Attorney General Daniel Jay Cameron and lays bare that he is not only complicit in exasperating the injustice and chaos wrought upon Ms. Taylor's family and the people of Louisville, but that he is incompetent and incapable of effective leadership in this moment.
Let us continue to march, rally and fight for equity and fairness throughout our country and for leaders who are wholly committed to the pursuit of justice regardless of race, gender, age, zip code or occupation."
Dr. Jamal Bryant is senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, located just outside of Atlanta, GA. Throughout the years, Bryant has remained a prominent voice for social justice and has advanced efforts to combat injustice plaguing Black Americans. Bryant, who joined various rallies in Louisville, KY to protest the murder of Breonna Taylor, has also remained an unrelenting advocate to condemn police brutality, the senseless killing of Black Americans and other critical social justice and civil rights issues.
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Cats have been roaming in the wild for millennia, but the most recent evidence indicates their domestication happened about 10,000 years ago. There is still some debate about whether felines are truly domesticated, but for now, cats enjoy being around humans.
The common belief is that cats started congregating around grain storage in the Middle East as the full silos attracted rodents. A unique relationship formed from that point, and today there are around 40 distinct breeds. While some still go wandering in the great outdoors, others prefer the comfy life of an indoor cat.
In this article: Garlifden Rabbit-Shaped Cat Bed, BestPet 54-Inch Cat Tree Tower and Bedsure Cat Bed for Indoor Cats.
Make them as comfortable as possible
When felines need to fend for themselves, they employ interesting tactics to get food, water and shelter. Feral and wild cats seek a place to sleep in abandoned buildings or deserted cars, and some even dig shallow holes.
But indoor cats don’t have to rely on their instincts to get some shuteye. Of course, some naughty critters will burrow into clothing or blankets, but that’s mostly just for a bit of fun. It’s up to humans to provide indoor cats with comfortable shelter, plenty of food and water, and a few stimulating toys.
The trick for any pet owner is to ensure their beloved companion is always comfortable. Cats sleep about 12 to 16 hours a day, and while the couch or bed is a perfectly good napping spot, they really appreciate a space of their own.
However, before getting a cat home, you must consider a few things. The most important is your cat’s size and weight. If it struggles to climb stairs or jump on furniture, it’s best to get a cat home that’s low to the ground. Similarly, if the cat is sensitive to temperature changes, you should invest in a cat home with a built-in heating pad.
But a cat home isn’t just for sleeping. Just like humans who do several activities in their homes (and not just sleep), it is always a good idea for the cat home to have surfaces or attachments for stimulation. This can either be a hanging scratch pad on the side, a sisal rope tower on top or a fluffy toy on a string.
Best indoor cat homes your feline friends will love
Garlifden Rabbit-Shaped Cat Bed for Indoor Cats
This adorable cat home is made to look like a rabbit, complete with furry ears on top. It comes in three sizes, with the largest measuring 15.8 by 16 inches, and it’s lined with a soft plush material and ample padding. It has a wide opening, an anti-slip layer on the base and a hanging toy inside.
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BestPet 54-Inch Cat Tree Tower
Any cat will absolutely enjoy this multilevel cat home. Standing 54 inches tall, it has two platforms with a cat home on each and three additional sisal rope towers with plush padding on top. There are several hanging toys and many areas for cats to sharpen their nails.
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Bedsure Cat Bed for Indoor Cats
Your cat will feel like the king of comfort in this cat home. This 16-inch-square cave has a large opening with a fluffy toy on a string, a moderate-sized scratch pad on the side and a plush surface on top for lounging. The bedding on the inside is faux lambswool, and the cat home folds flat for easy storage.
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This cardboard cat home is a quick solution for creating a comfortable space for your cat. The inside floor is a 17-inch scratch pad, and the cardboard house exterior stands 19 inches tall and 13 inches wide. There are little peephole windows on either side, and the house is easily assembled.
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Furhaven Farmhouse Multi-Level Cat Scratcher Hideout
This multilevel cat home, resembling an old farmhouse, is made from sturdy cardboard and easily clips together. There are several large openings and windows for cats to play through, and there’s a mouse on a spring rod.
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Petmaker Animal Print Cat Bed Cave
Perfect for sleeping the days away, this cozy cat home is lined with plush lambswool that will keep your cats warm in winter. Coming in several designs, the house measures 13 inches tall and 12 inches wide and has a large entrance hole. It’s recommended for cats that weigh less than 16 pounds.
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This large cat home has two surfaces for felines to relax and nap. The main compartment is lined with plush fabric and is 16.5 inches wide and tall. At the top is a comfortable surface with a fleece lining that’s machine-washable.
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Ramaetam 2-in-1 Indoor Heated Felt Cat Home
This is the best cat home if your feline friend needs a bit more comfort in the winter. The dome-shaped house stands 14 inches high and 15 inches wide and has a built-in heating pad that connects to a main socket. The dome top is removable for when the weather improves and is easily stored away.
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This elegant cat home is 25 inches long and 15 inches tall. It resembles a large shoebox, with the opening on the longer side. The walls and roof are made from sturdy fabric-lined wood, and it has a plush cushion on the inside. The roof is removable, and the house can also function as a storage container.
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Tropical Storm Bret spins toward eastern Caribbean as islands brace for heavy winds, flooding
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Bret chugged toward the eastern Caribbean on Tuesday as forecasters warned it could strengthen into a hurricane before approaching a region rushing to prepare itself for an unusually early storm.
Bret had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph) and was moving across the Atlantic Ocean at 17 mph (28 kph). It is expected to strengthen into a hurricane in coming days but then weaken ahead of its approach to the Lesser Antilles, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
The storm is expected to pummel some eastern Caribbean islands on Thursday and Friday at near hurricane strength.
“Both the atmospheric and oceanic environment look conducive for strengthening during the next couple of days with low shear and abnormally warm ocean waters,” the center said.
Forecasters warned of strong winds, dangerous storm surge and waves, and flooding from heavy rainfall. They urged people in the Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to closely monitor the storm and have their hurricane plans in place.
“Given the larger than usual uncertainty in the track forecast, it is too early to specify the location and magnitude of where these hazards could occur,” the center said.
Vertical shear and drier air are expected to later weaken Bret as it swirls through the central Caribbean region, potentially taking aim at southern Haiti as a tropical storm.
The storm formed Monday — an early and aggressive start to the Atlantic hurricane season that began on June 1. It is only the second hurricane to form in the tropical Atlantic in June since record keeping began, according to meteorologist Philip Klotzbach at Colorado State University. The previous hurricane was Trinidad, which formed in 1933.
A tropical disturbance with a 60% chance of cyclone formation is trailing Bret. No June on record has had two storms form in the tropical Atlantic, Klotzbach noted.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has forecast 12 to 17 named storms for this year’s hurricane season. It said between five and nine of those storms could become hurricanes, including up to four major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher.
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Twitter auctions off blue bird memorabilia, pricey furniture
By BARBARA ORTUTAY
AP Technology Writer
A neon Twitter bird for $35,000, anyone? How about a used industrial kitchen mixer for a good price? Going once ….
When Elon Musk wants to make a point, it can be pretty blunt. On the day he took over Twitter last fall, he walked in to the San Francisco company’s headquarters carrying a sink. He tweeted “let that sink in.” Get it?
After slashing the company’s workforce, falling behind on rent and contract obligations, Twitter under the mercurial billionaire is now auctioning off memorabilia, fancy office furniture and professional kitchen equipment from its San Francisco offices, where large swaths now sit empty and free meals are a relic of the past.
With the auction, Musk’s message is twofold: call attention to the perceived excesses of Twitter’s previous administration while signaling that cost cutting — at all costs — is a top priority.
The items fetching the highest bids, besides the neon bird, include a plain Twitter bird statue at over $30,000 and a planter sculpture of the “@” symbol. Professional kitchen equipment, meanwhile, is going for tens of thousands of dollars. These include a commercial dehydrator, a fryer and a La Marzocco Strada semi-automatic espresso machine, which retails for around $25,000 (the top bid as of Wednesday morning was $12,000)
Even when all added up, the money raised from the auction, which closes Wednesday, is unlikely to make a dent in Twitter’s financial obligations.
Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion in October and the company is on the hook for about $1 billion a year in interest payments from the deal. Most of Musk’s wealth is tied to his ownership of Tesla shares, which have lost more than 40% of their value since he took ownership of Twitter in late October. He sold nearly $23 billion worth of the electric vehicle company’s stock to fund the purchase since April, when he started building a position in Twitter. He’s even lost the top spot for the world’s wealthiest person, according to Forbes.
Twitter, which no longer has a media relations department, did not immediately respond to a message for comment Wednesday.
Musk defended his extreme cost cutting measures in December in a late night Twitter Spaces call.
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China says it was smeared in Biden State of the Union speech
BEIJING (AP) — China says it was smeared in U.S. President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address that repeatedly mentioned competition between the two countries. A Foreign Ministry spokesperson says China does not fear competing with the U.S. but is “opposed to defining the entire China-U.S. relationship in terms of competition.” She says a responsible nation would not smear another country or restrict its legitimate development rights under the excuse of competition. In his address, Biden focused on how the U.S. is prepared to compete with Beijing while also seeking to avoid conflict. However, he warned that the U.S. would respond to threats to its sovereignty, a reference to its shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/02/08/china-says-it-was-smeared-in-biden-state-of-the-union-speech/ | 2023-02-08 10:39:01 | 0 | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/02/08/china-says-it-was-smeared-in-biden-state-of-the-union-speech/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — For several months, Fox News treated Donald Trump like yesterday’s news. But now the former president has come roaring back at the popular network for conservative viewers, most notably since his indictment in New York on hush-money charges.
The Trump revival was on display Tuesday night, when Tucker Carlson devoted his entire prime-time program to a “historic interview” with him, promising more excerpts on Wednesday. It was two weeks after Sean Hannity similarly gave Trump extensive airtime.
Left unmentioned were Carlson’s two-year-old private text message s, revealed in a defamation case against the network, in which he disparaged Trump and talked eagerly of putting the former president behind him. In one of the exchanges, from Jan. 4, 2021, Carlson wrote that “we are very, very close to being able to ignore Trump most nights” and “I truly can’t wait.”
Trump’s return reverses what some had been calling a “soft ban” by Fox News, which had no on-air interviews with him between Sept. 22, 2022, and Hannity on March 27.
“The short answer is, they need each other,” said Jane Hall, a journalism professor at American University and author of “Politics and the Media: Intersections and New Directions.”
“He’s getting attention, he’s getting ratings, and cable news needs it because they’ve been down,” Hall said.
Records released as part of Dominion Voting Systems $1.6 billion defamation case against the network and its parent company, Fox Corp., show that Fox repeatedly aired false allegations about the 2020 presidential elections as part of a bid to win back viewers angered that the network had called Arizona for Joe Biden on election night. The lawsuit also revealed how Fox executives and many of its star hosts, including Carlson, didn’t believe those claims but aired them anyway.
The judge presiding over that case said Wednesday he was inclined to order an independent review to determine whether the network had improperly withheld evidence
A week ago, Fox News Channel carried in full Trump’s speech from Mar-a-Lago on the day he was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on charges that he falsified business records to conceal payments made ahead of the 2016 election to silence a porn star who says she and Trump had an extramarital sexual encounter years earlier; Trump denies the two had sex.
The speech reached 6.7 million viewers, or about double the typical audience Carlson generally receives at the same time, the Nielsen company said.
Fox says Trump’s return is because of the news, not ratings. The Hannity interview was billed as Trump’s first after his indictment, Carlson’s the first after his arraignment, when the former president pleaded not guilty to the charges. Fox personalities and commentators leapt to his defense when news of the grand jury indictment came out.
Trump’s higher profile also coincides with his growing strength in polls of Republican voters, according to the network.
While Fox News continues as the top-rated cable network, its prime-time viewership was down 18 percent in the first three months of the year, compared to 2022. CNN was down 34 percent in the same measurement and MSNBC was down 8 percent, Nielsen said.
“They’re in the business of fan service and right now conservative politics is all the Trump show,” said Charlie Sykes, a conservative and founder of the Bulwark website. “If the show is back in town, Fox can either try to counterprogram or buy into it. Right now, what is the counterprogramming?”
Trump’s return “was always inevitable,” said Sykes, also an MSNBC contributor. “They can’t quit him. Fox knows what its audience wants and what its audience will accept.”
If Fox wasn’t quitting Trump, it surely had been pulling back.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, viewed as Trump’s chief GOP rival, has made 12 appearances on Fox News this year — but none since March 13, according to the liberal advocacy group Media Matters for America, which monitors Fox.
March 5-11 was the first week this year where the name “DeSantis” received more mentions (177) than “Trump” (142) on Fox, Media Matters said. Others recognized Trump’s potency for their viewers as well: The same week, Trump was mentioned 925 times on MSNBC, compared to 268 for DeSantis.
Back on Jan. 8, 2021, two days after the U.S. Capitol insurrection, Fox News founder Rupert Murdoch wrote in an email to a former Fox executive that the network was pivoting.
“We want to make Trump a non-person,” Murdoch wrote, according to documents revealed as part of an elections technology company’s defamation lawsuit against Fox.
The trend away from Trump accelerated following the midterm elections when candidates he supported did more poorly than he expected. When he announced in November he was running again for president, Fox didn’t carry his speech in full.
Other Murdoch-controlled media properties were even harsher: The New York Post headlined its story: “Florida man makes announcement.” Following the midterms, a Wall Street Journal editorial was headlined, “Trump is the Republican Party’s biggest loser.”
Yet, as spring neared, Fox warmed again to the former president. The network carried Trump’s entire 90-minute speech to the Conservative Political Action Committee live on the network March 4.
Tuesday night, understandably, Carlson didn’t talk about his critical texts and emails directed at Trump following the 2020 election, as seen in court papers related to the Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit. Back in January 2021, when Carlson said his show was close to being able to ignore Trump most nights. he wrote, “I hate him passionately.”
Carlson said in an interview with WABC radio last month that a wounded Trump had called him, seeking an explanation after the text messages became public. Carlson said he’d been angry about election information passed on by Trump’s team that proved false.
He told the radio station that he found Trump “funny and insightful” and that he spent four years on the air defending his policies.
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FUNDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S 5013c "HOME FRONT HEROES" ORGANIZATION FOR DISBURSEMENT TO 20 DISASTER-IMPACTED DEPUTIES
FORT MYERS, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Covenant Technologies, a premiere staffing and recruitment firm in the cyber security and IT sector, announced today it will donate 10% of one month's profits to frontline-victims of Hurricane Ian.
Dispersed through the Lee County Sheriff's charitable organization, Home Front Heroes, 20 deputies will receive the funds raised by the Covenant team and other individual donors. The recipients, most of whom have been working for up to 18 days straight, in shifts as long as 14 hours, were identified based on the amount of loss they and their families incurred. The twenty individuals will receive their donation at a luncheon ceremony at 12pm ET on November 18th, 2022. Afterwards, the donors and members of the Lee County Sheriff's team will tour the progress they've made rebuilding the community.
"I'm profoundly grateful to these brave men and women, who have rescued people and pets, cleaned up debris, delivered clean water, provided hospitals with critical generators, run crews to sandbag fragile coastlines and courageously responded to this devastating storm," said Casey Marquette, CEO and Founder of Covenant Technologies. "As a proud Florida resident and former police officer, I can assure you, these unsung heroes protected and served, while their own homes and belongings were destroyed. Their character, honor and resiliency will be remembered for decades to come."
He added, "Each of us saw the storm heading our way and felt helpless. When we realized it skipped us, our hearts sank knowing it instead devastated our neighbors. This is the first of many of Covenant's community enrichment initiatives. In Ian's wake, we wanted to begin with giving back to the frontlines. These sheriffs, deputies and first responders rebuilt our lives and now we want to help rebuild theirs. We are grateful to President Biden, Senator Scott and Governor DeSantis who epitomized character, grace and leadership in crisis."
"Covenant Technologies has a core ethos of service and excellence, and being headquartered in Florida, many of our professionals and their families were impacted by Hurricane Ian. When we came together as a Leadership team, we focused on how we could help, it felt very fitting to make this gesture to these folks who truly define heroism in action," said Sal Trovato, Chief Operating Officer of Covenant Technologies.
The storm was the worst to hit the state of Florida since 1935, and resulted in widespread devastation in Lee County, where FEMA mandated 90 percent of buildings must be demolished. This is in addition to critical infrastructure damage of power grids, water systems and storm drains, roads and bridges, as well as the erosion of the area and its surrounding islands' coastlines. For those interested in donating, please visit: https://donorbox.org/hurricane-ian-4.
Covenant Technologies provides real-world solutions to a digital industry through direct-hire, contract staffing and executive placement. Its proprietary process is designed to help large global enterprises locate the best talent for their unique IT and cybersecurity needs. In a crowded staffing space, Covenant Technologies does a lot of listening. Its highly seasoned team seeks to understand a company's culture and business outcomes for the project to best identify and vet strong candidates. Similarly, it looks at each professional it recruits, as more than a resume of skill-sets, but instead takes a holistic look at their unique career path, skills and personality. This helps to ensure a strong fit and long-term success for the professionals it places, as well as the enterprises it serves. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with offices in Fort Myers, Covenant works with Fortune 100 brands such as Johnson & Johnson, Fidelity, Cognizant, McCormick and others. Using its guiding ethos of quality, accountability, transparency, honesty and fairness, Covenant Technologies is a leading provider of quality IT and cybersecurity staffing solutions. For more information on how we can find you the perfect professional, or how we can fast-track your IT or Cyber Security career, please visit us at: www.cov-technologies.com. We are excited to meet you!
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Leading multichannel commerce platform announces advertising support for TikTok, new partnerships with global selling channels, and fulfillment integrations across major marketplaces.
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE: ECOM), a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions that enable brands and retailers to increase global sales, today announced new capabilities to help reach new customers, stand out in a competitive market, and increase operational efficiencies.
"Brands are actively seeking ways to streamline their e-commerce operations across the entire consumer journey, whether it's how they promote their products, drive traffic to preferred retailers or even how they process orders across channels." said Steve Frechette, vice president of product management at ChannelAdvisor. "ChannelAdvisor's Spring Release gives them more ways to do that. We're excited to announce our latest batch of platform enhancements, partnerships and integrations that will help our brands scale and optimize their marketing, selling and fulfillment operations — all from a single interface."
ChannelAdvisor's Spring Release includes:
Managed Support for Advertising on TikTok
TikTok is increasingly used by brands and retailers to reach new audiences in a fun and engaging manner. ChannelAdvisor's Managed Services team has now added support for TikTok to its broad suite of advertising offerings to help our sellers leverage this important marketing channel. Our support for TikTok is now the latest tool that brands and retailers can leverage as part of a comprehensive digital advertising and social commerce strategy , which also includes support and optimized strategies across Google, Bing, Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Instagram, retail media programs, and more.
Optimize Fulfillment Operations Across More Sites From a Single Platform
Success in multichannel commerce relies on more than just having a listing on a given channel. To that end, ChannelAdvisor's strategy is to go deep on key channels and enable our clients to leverage native capabilities such as advertising and fulfillment. With this release, ChannelAdvisor adds to its fulfillment support by providing the ability for sellers to manage and automate their fulfillment operations across additional channels, including:
- Bol.com
- Fulfillment by ABOUT YOU ('FbAY')
- Castlegate (Wayfair)
With these additional fulfillment integrations, sellers can deliver the best "on channel" consumer experience while maintaining flexibility over fulfillment options based on product selection.
Access Over 340 Marketplace and Retail Integrations to Reach New Consumers
ChannelAdvisor continues to reinforce its commitment to channel diversification with support for over 340 channels globally, giving brands and retailers the reach and flexibility to present their products to the right consumers at the right time across the globe. New channels added include:
Marketplaces:
- Blokker (NL)
- Linio (CL, MX)
- Manor (CH)
- Oriental Trade Company (US)
- Secret Sales (BE, NL)
- Spartoo (17 New Locales: BE, CZ, DK, DE, ES, FI, GR, HR, IT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, UK)
- Walmart (MX)
1P Retail Integrations:
- Douglas (AT, DE)
Support for Additional Amazon 1P Content Locations:
ChannelAdvisor has also added support for 12 new Amazon 1P Content countries for its 1P vendors, including AE, AU, BR, CA, IN, JP, MX, PL, SA, SE, SG, and TR. With these additions, ChannelAdvisor now supports Amazon Vendor Content in 19 Amazon 3P locations and 21 Amazon 1P locations, enabling sellers to automate their submission to the vendor central catalog.
New ChannelAdvisor Learning Center with Enhanced Client Training Resources
Brands and retailers use ChannelAdvisor's platform to automate and optimize key tasks in order to compete effectively across numerous channels. Thus, a thorough understanding of platform capabilities is critical for success. ChannelAdvisor now makes it easier than ever to access this knowledge through the new Learning Center, an enhanced training resource hub that includes a growing library of on-demand content. These self-guided courses incorporate documentation and a variety of learning methodologies, helping to ensure all users have the resources to become more proficient in their roles and maximize the value of the ChannelAdvisor platform.
New Support Center for ChannelAdvisor Clients
The new ChannelAdvisor Support Center provides an easy and efficient way for ChannelAdvisor sellers to receive assistance from the ChannelAdvisor Support team, including an improved case view and the ability to choose from a variety of new case forms.
More to Explore
Learn more about ChannelAdvisor's suite expansion by registering to attend the upcoming webinar on April 26 at 11 a.m. EDT/ 4 p.m. BST.
For more details about ChannelAdvisor, visit ChannelAdvisor's blog, follow ChannelAdvisor on Twitter @ChannelAdvisor, like ChannelAdvisor on Facebook and connect with ChannelAdvisor on LinkedIn.
About ChannelAdvisor
ChannelAdvisor (NYSE: ECOM) is a leading multichannel commerce platform whose mission is to connect and optimize the world's commerce. For over two decades, ChannelAdvisor has helped brands and retailers worldwide improve their online performance by expanding sales channels, connecting with consumers across the entire buying cycle, optimizing their operations for peak performance, and providing actionable analytics to improve competitiveness. Thousands of customers depend on ChannelAdvisor to securely power their e-commerce operations on channels such as Amazon, eBay, Google, Facebook, Walmart, and hundreds more. For more information, visit www.channeladvisor.com.
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Updated September 30, 2022 at 12:42 PM ET
The antipathy many conservatives feel toward President Biden's student debt relief plan, which the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office recently estimated will cost roughly $400 billion, is as vivid as many borrowers' enthusiasm for it.
"The president isn't a king. He's not an emperor. And if he does something unconstitutional, hell yeah, I'm going to hold him accountable," Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich told NPR in an interview. On Thursday, Brnovich made good on that promise, suing to block Biden's plan.
"I can assure you that my Republican colleagues and I will fight to the bitter end against this illegal, abusive use of the executive pen," Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., said in a recent speech.
In short, legal opposition to Biden's debt relief plan has become a team effort. Brnovich's lawsuit is just the third this week. And other conservative politicians, interest groups and attorneys are likely to file additional suits soon.
How likely are they to succeed?
That depends on whom you ask.
The Biden administration's legal defense of student debt relief
In a memo defending Biden's plan, the U.S. Justice Department cited the Higher Education Relief Opportunities For Students Act, or HEROES Act, which President George W. Bush signed after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, as U.S. soldiers fought in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The act gave an incredible power to the U.S. secretary of education: the authority "to alleviate the hardship that federal student loan recipients may suffer as a result of national emergencies," according to the Justice Department's memo.
Fast-forward two decades to a very different national emergency: the COVID-19 pandemic.
Early in the pandemic, the Trump administration used this same HEROES Act authority to freeze payments and interest accrual on federal student loans – helping many borrowers who, because of COVID's crippling effect on the economy, would have struggled to keep up.
President Biden not only extended the payment freeze through December but, citing the same authority, announced he would go even further, canceling up to $10,000 in student loan debt for any borrower who earns less than $125,000 a year, and up to $20,000 for any borrower who meets that income requirement and received a Pell Grant to attend college.
The Biden administration argues, if Republicans feel this debt relief is an abuse of power, why didn't they oppose President Trump's use of the same authority in 2020?
"That has not been challenged in court. It has not been found improper by a court," Bharat Ramamurti, deputy director of the National Economic Council, said of the Trump-initiated payment pause after Biden's announcement. "It's the same statute that the previous administration used and that we've used, that we are now using, for this action."
The case against student debt relief
Opponents of Biden's debt relief plan have been clear: They think it is an illegal abuse of power.
Congress controls government spending, they argue, and the president can't simply erase hundreds of billions of dollars in student loan debt without going through lawmakers.
"If Joe Biden or the Biden administration implement a policy that is unconstitutional, we will sue him," Arizona's Mark Brnovich told NPR before he did just that.
The courts can only get involved ... when someone who has been harmed in a concrete way by that action files a lawsuit.
The problem for Brnovich, and anyone else hoping to legally block Biden's plan, boils down to one word: standing.
"The courts can only get involved ... when someone who has been harmed in a concrete way by that action files a lawsuit," says Abby Shafroth, director of the Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project at the National Consumer Law Center.
Who might Biden's plan – meant to help as many as 40 million borrowers – actually hurt?
"Standing is really the major hurdle," Brnovich conceded. Though it's a hurdle, not a wall.
A very specific borrower could have standing to sue
Several types of plaintiffs could potentially clear that standing hurdle.
First, a borrower – though not just any borrower. The harm has to be automatic, and most borrowers who qualify for debt relief will have to apply for it. That's not automatic.
Some 8 million borrowers, though, have enough income information on file with the U.S. Education Department that they could receive their debt relief automatically, and, of those, borrowers in as many as seven states (though likely fewer) could end up having to pay state income tax on their relief – a tax of perhaps $500 to $1,000 that they may not be able to afford.
That could be considered a kind of automatic harm.
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, borrower Frank Garrison, an attorney based in Indiana, argued he would be harmed by the president's plan. The suit was filed by the conservative Pacific Legal Foundation, which also employs Garrison.
Garrison says he should qualify for up to $20,000 in automatic debt relief under Biden's plan. But Indiana is one of those states that would tax that relief as income. Garrison does not want the relief now (or the tax hit) because he anticipates having all his debts erased in four years, through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program – relief that Indiana will not tax.
When the suit was filed on Tuesday, the harm to Garrison seemed to be concrete and automatic. But, just a few hours later, White House spokesperson Abdullah Hasan told NPR in a statement:
"The claim is baseless for a simple reason: No one will be forced to get debt relief. Anyone who does not want debt relief can choose to opt out. Why would this group bring this baseless claim? Because opponents of the debt relief plan are trying anything they can to stop this program that will provide needed relief to working families."
Neither the White House nor the Department of Education had previously said borrowers would have the opportunity to opt out of debt relief.
"That undercuts the whole theory that courts need to intervene here," Shafroth says.
And the judge in Garrison's case appears to agree with Shafroth.
On Thursday, he denied Garrison's request for the court to stop Biden's debt relief plan and wrote, "in view of the fact the Department of Education exempted Plaintiff from receiving debt relief, [the court] finds Plaintiff cannot be irreparably harmed."
Banks and loan servicers could also have standing to sue
While Thursday's denial appeared to close the door on one legal strategy, another opened. Six states sued the Biden administration on behalf of a handful of state-based loan servicers and investment entities that manage old, privately-held federal loans, known as FFEL loans.
FFEL loans are guaranteed by the federal government but often issued, held and managed by outside groups – including private banks and these state-based entities, like Missouri's MOHELA.
These federal loans were a mainstay until the FFEL program ended in 2010. Today, according to federal data, more than 4 million borrowers still have commercially-held FFEL loans. Until Thursday, the department's website advised FFEL borrowers that they could consolidate these loans into federal Direct Loans and qualify for relief.
In Thursday's lawsuit, the six states argue that letting FFEL program borrowers do this – consolidate their old loans to qualify for cancellation – could hurt these state-based loan agencies.
"The consolidation of MOHELA's FFELP loans harms the entity by depriving it of an asset (the FFELP loans themselves) that it currently owns," says the complaint. "The consolidation of MOHELA's FFELP loans harms the entity by depriving it of the ongoing interest payments that those loans generate."
In response, the department quietly reversed its guidance for FFEL borrowers Thursday morning, likely fearing the policy's legal vulnerability. An administration official told NPR the move could exclude roughly 800,000 FFEL borrowers from relief they had been promised.
The sudden change angered not only borrowers, but advocates who have been staunch supporters of debt relief.
"The Biden plan would provide life-changing relief to 40 million Americans," says Aaron Ament, president of Student Defense, a borrower advocacy nonprofit. "I think the reality is that, no matter what they do, they will face politically motivated lawsuits. But, rather than play whack-a-mole by eliminating relief for some borrowers, it would be great to see the administration confidently defend their plan."
It's not yet clear if the department's Thursday policy change, limiting the number of FFEL borrowers who can qualify for debt relief, will undercut these states' claims and make other groups that manage and profit from FFEL loans less likely to legally oppose relief.
And then there's Arizona
Also on Thursday, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed his lawsuit to stop debt cancellation, and he took a slightly different tack from the previous suits.
Like the six-state case, he argues that debt relief will deprive Arizona of important, future tax revenue. He also suggests relief will hurt Arizona's economy by exacerbating inflation, increase the state's borrowing costs and increase the law enforcement costs of cracking down on debt relief scammers.
But the first harm listed in Brnovich's complaint may be the most interesting. He essentially argues that broad debt relief will nullify the impact of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which he says dozens of attorneys in his office are eligible to receive.
Simply discharging these attorneys' debts, he writes, "harms [the Office of the Attorney General's] ability to recruit legal talent, and directly makes it less lucrative for lawyers to work for the OAG."
It's too soon to know what a judge will make of those arguments.
And these are just the suits that have been filed so far.
Alfredo Ortiz, the president and CEO of the Job Creators Network (JCN), told NPR his group "absolutely" plans to file a lawsuit, though he wasn't comfortable sharing details.
"We feel very comfortable that our legal strategy is on solid ground and not only will be found to have standing, but the merits of the case, I think, are very clear."
Ortiz says they're waiting to file until the department releases its relief application in early October.
What a lawsuit could mean for borrowers
If a lawsuit is allowed to proceed, Brnovich and other opponents say their priority would be to seek an injunction. That would mean asking the court to stop the Biden administration from canceling any student loan debts.
What's not clear is whether an injunction could come before some borrowers see their debts erased, sowing confusion among remaining borrowers who must then wait for the suit to play out.
"We don't want to create a situation where, you know, a bunch of people are in limbo on this," Brnovich told NPR. "And so I think it's incumbent on all of us ... to file a lawsuit as quickly as possible. So that way there isn't any uncertainty. And that would, of course, mean getting an injunction to stop the president."
We don't want to create a situation where, you know, a bunch of people are in limbo on this. And so I think it's incumbent on all of us ... to file a lawsuit as quickly as possible.
In Tuesday's filing, plaintiff Frank Garrison asked the court to prevent the department from canceling any loans under this new Biden plan – a request the judge quickly shot down.
Also worth noting, says Shafroth: "A preliminary injunction is not all or nothing: Even if a court grants [one], it wouldn't necessarily stop the government from moving forward with providing debt relief to most people."
At this point, a few things are clear:
Conservative legal groups are taking notes – to make the next lawsuit even stronger. Since the department's addition of an opt-out undermined Garrison's case, that legal path may be closed.
Soon we'll see how the court responds to the department's changing of its FFEL rules and whether the move, sudden though it was, hurts the six-state case against debt relief.
For its part, the Education Department is clearly willing to make changes, on the fly, if it means protecting the president's debt relief plan for most borrowers.
If Brnovich, Ortiz or other opponents of debt relief do successfully bring a suit – or suits – to federal court, it's possible this legal fight could make its way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP)Virginia Tech’s Elizabeth Kitley has been named Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year for the second straight season while Notre Dame’s Niele Ivey has been named coach of the year.
The league announced its award winners Tuesday, with Kitley repeating after averaging 18.8 points and a league-best 10.7 rebounds. The 6-foot-6 senior also became the program’s all-time leading scorer last week in a game that ended with her hitting a jumper at the buzzer to win at No. 18 North Carolina.
Ivey led the 10th-ranked Fighting Irish to the regular-season title.
Other individual awards were: Duke guard Celeste Taylor for defensive player of the year; Florida State guard Ta’Niya Latson for rookie of the year, North Carolina State guard Saniya Rivers as sixth player of the year; and Florida State guard Makayla Timpson as most improved.
Kitley headlined the first team and was joined by teammate Georgia Amoore. Notre Dame (Olivia Miles, Sonia Citron) and UNC (Deja Kelly, Alyssa Ustby) were the only other schools with two first-team picks.
The league begins its tournament Wednesday, with the Fighting Irish as the top seed.
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Now that he’s back on Twitter, neo-Nazi Andrew Anglin wants somebody to explain the rules.
Anglin, the founder of an infamous neo-Nazi website, was reinstated Thursday, one of many previously banned users to benefit from an amnesty granted by Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk. The next day, Musk banished Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, after he posted a swastika with a Star of David in it.
“That’s cool,” Anglin tweeted Friday. “I mean, whatever the rules are, people will follow them. We just need to know what the rules are.”
Ask Musk. Since the world’s richest man paid $44 billion for Twitter, the platform has struggled to define its rules for misinformation and hate speech, issued conflicting and contradictory announcements, and failed to full address what researchers say is a troubling rise in hate speech.
As the “ chief twit ” may be learning, running a global platform with nearly 240 million active daily users requires more than good algorithms and often demands imperfect solutions to messy situations — tough choices that must ultimately be made by a human and are sure to displease someone.
A self-described free speech absolutist, Musk has said he wants to make Twitter a global digital town square. But he also said he wouldn’t make major decisions about content or about restoring banned accounts before setting up a “ content moderation council ” with diverse viewpoints.
He soon changed his mind after polling users on Twitter, and offered reinstatement to a long list of formerly banned users including ex-President Donald Trump, Ye, the satire site The Babylon Bee, the comedian Kathy Griffin and Anglin, the neo-Nazi.
And while Musk’s own tweets suggested he would allow all legal content on the platform, Ye’s banishment shows that’s not entirely the case. The swastika image posted by the rapper falls in the “lawful but awful” category that often bedevils content moderators, according to Eric Goldman, a technology law expert and professor at Santa Clara University law school.
While Europe has imposed rules requiring social media platforms to create policies on misinformation and hate speech, Goldman noted that in the U.S. at least, loose regulations allow Musk to run Twitter as he sees fit, despite his inconsistent approach.
“What Musk is doing with Twitter is completely permissible under U.S. law,” Goldman said.
Pressure from the EU may force Musk to lay out his policies to ensure he is complying with the new law, which takes effect next year. Last month, a senior EU official warned Musk that Twitter would have to improve its efforts to combat hate speech and misinformation; failure to comply could lead to huge fines.
In another confusing move, Twitter announced in late November that it would end its policy prohibiting COVID-19 misinformation. Days later, it posted an update claiming that “None of our policies have changed.”
On Friday, Musk revealed what he said was the inside story of Twitter’s decision in 2020 to limit the spread of a New York Post story about Hunter Biden’s laptop.
Twitter initially blocked links to the story on its platform, citing concerns that it contained material obtained through computer hacking. That decision was reversed after it was criticized by then-Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. Facebook also took actions to limit the story’s spread.
The information revealed by Musk included Twitter’s decision to delete a handful of tweets after receiving a request from Joe Biden’s campaign. The tweets included nude photos of Hunter Biden that had been shared without his consent — a violation of Twitter’s rules against revenge porn.
Instead of revealing nefarious conduct or collusion with Democrats, Musk’s revelation highlighted the kind of difficult content moderation decisions that he will now face.
“Impossible, messy and squishy decisions” are unavoidable, according to Yoel Roth, Twitter’s former head of trust and safety who resigned a few weeks into Musk’s ownership.
While far from perfect, the old Twitter strove to be transparent with users and steady in enforcing its rules, Roth said. That changed under Musk, he told a Knight Foundation forum this week.
“When push came to shove, when you buy a $44 billion thing, you get to have the final say in how that $44 billion thing is governed,” Roth said.
While much of the attention has been on Twitter’s moves in the U.S., the cutbacks of content-moderation workers is affecting other parts of the world too, according to activists with the #StopToxicTwitter campaign.
“We’re not talking about people not having resilience to hear things that hurt feelings,” said Thenmozhi Soundararajan, executive director of Equality Labs, which works to combat caste-based discrimination in South Asia. “We are talking about the prevention of dangerous genocidal hate speech that can lead to mass atrocities.”
Soundararajan’s organization sits on Twitter’s Trust and Safety Council, which hasn’t met since Musk took over. She said “millions of Indians are terrified about who is going to get reinstated,” and the company has stopped responding to the group’s concerns.
“So what happens if there’s another call for violence? Like, do I have to tag Elon Musk and hope that he’s going to address the pogrom?” Soundararajan said.
Instances of hate speech and racial epithets soared on Twitter after Musk’s purchase as some users sought to test the new owner’s limits. The number of tweets containing hateful terms continues to rise, according to a report published Friday by the Center for Countering Digital Hate, a group that tracks online hate and extremism.
Musk has said Twitter has reduced the spread of tweets containing hate speech, making them harder to find unless a user searches for them. But that failed to satisfy the center’s CEO, Imran Ahmed, who called the rise in hate speech a “clear failure to meet his own self-proclaimed standards.”
Immediately after Musk’s takeover and the firing of much of Twitter’s staff, researchers who previously had flagged harmful hate speech or misinformation to the platform reported that their pleas were going unanswered.
Jesse Littlewood, vice president for campaigns at Common Cause, said his group reached out to Twitter last week about a tweet from U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene that alleged election fraud in Arizona. Musk had reinstated Greene’s personal account after she was kicked off Twitter for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
This time, Twitter was quick to respond, telling Common Cause that the tweet didn’t violate any rules and would stay up — even though Twitter requires the labeling or removal of content that spreads false or misleading claims about election results.
Twitter gave Littlewood no explanation for why it wasn’t following its own rules.
“I find that pretty confounding,” Littlewood said.
Twitter did not respond to messages seeking comment for this story. Musk has defended the platform’s sometimes herky-jerky moves since he took over, and said mistakes will happen as it evolves. “We will do lots of dumb things,” he tweeted.
To Musk’s many online fans, the disarray is a feature, not a bug, of the site under its new ownership, and a reflection of the free speech mecca they hope Twitter will be.
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BEIJING — Police in northeastern China said that seven people have been arrested following a clash between residents and authorities enforcing COVID-19 quarantine restrictions.
A news release from the police department in the Shandong city of Linyi said public security would take strong measures against those who “illegally violated the legal rights of personal protection of citizens.”
Anti-pandemic measures have prompted backlashes across the country, forming a rarely seen challenge to Communist Party authority. It wasn’t immediately clear who was arrested after the clash. News of the arrests appeared on social media Tuesday morning, but were erased by the country’s censors before noon.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has made “zero-COVID” a hallmark of his administration, which gained a boost last month after he was granted a third five-year term in power and promoted loyalists to top positions.
Those include the former party leader of Shanghai, where a draconian lockdown over the summer led to food shortages, confrontations with authorities and severe disruptions to global supply chains that have grown dependent on Chinese manufacturing and shipping.
While the rest of the world has mostly opened up, China has taken only highly cautious minor steps, with its borders still largely closed and officials under heavy pressure to enforce restrictions.
China reported its trade shrank in October as global demand weakened and anti-virus controls weighed on domestic consumer spending. Exports declined 0.3% from a year earlier, down from September’s 5.7% growth, the customs agency reported Monday. Imports fell 0.7%, compared with the previous month’s 0.3% expansion.
Speculation about a possible relaxation of “zero-COVID” roiled markets, but the government has kept its plans, including the possibility of importing foreign vaccines, a closely held secret.
Last week, access to the industrial zone where a factory that manufactures Apple iPhones is located was suspended for one week following a surge in infections in Zhengzhou and the departure of workers from the factory. Many climbed fences and walked along highways to avoid being placed in quarantine centers where food, sanitation and privacy standards have been heavily criticized.
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The leading open Clinical AI platform allows users to develop and deploy their own AI algorithms and leverage third-party AI algorithms within existing clinical workflows.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ConcertAI's TeraRecon, advanced visualization and AI Clinical SaaS category leader, has announced its Eureka Clinical AI platform is now available to European healthcare providers. The company initiated distribution agreements with seven leading CE-marked AI software developers —Cercare Medical, Combinostics, Coreline Soft, Imaging Biometrics (CE pending), Infervision, Radiobotics, and Riverain Technologies. Eureka Clinical AI is now one of the leading unified solutions for clinical AI algorithms in Europe, providing clinical and diagnostic benefits across radiology, neurology, oncology, pulmonology, and cardiology.
Through the partnership agreements, Clinical AI applications available in the EU market include:
- Cercare Medical's Cercare Perfusion is a fully-automated, patient-specific perfusion application for brain CT and MRI that provides deep insight into brain tissue oxygenation through standard and unique perfusion biomarkers.
- Combinostics cMRI goes beyond MRI quantification to provide automated, objective quantification, lesion assessment and biomarker-based diagnostic support for dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury and Epilepsy.
- Coreline Soft AVIEW CAC automatically segments and displays the location of calcified lesions in CT chest exams to assist clinicians in the early detection of coronary artery disease. Also offered, AVIEW LCS automatically detects and segments lung nodules in CT scans for lung cancer screening, and provides optimized workflow based on Lung-RADS. AVIEW LCS is available as a standalone application, or in combination with AVIEW CAC and/or an LAA analysis algorithm to meet your specific needs.
- Imaging Biometrics IB Clinic provides MR perfusion imaging for brain tumor analysis with key physiological information like true regions of contrast enhancement (void of post-surgical blood products), and tumor blood volume and flow. (CE pending)
- Infervision InferRead™ Lung CT.AI aids in the quick and accurate detection and quantification of lung nodules, and auto-routes all data to PACS, EMR, and reporting systems.
- Radiobotics RBfracture™ automatically detects fractures in X-rays exams across the entire appendicular skeleton. Additionally, RBknee™ automatically analyzes knee X-rays for osteoarthritis, based on OARSI and KL gradings.
- Riverain Technologies ClearRead applications for CT and X-ray use unique vessel and bone suppression technology that enables radiologists to focus on the actionable data to improve accuracy and quality, while decreasing reading time and the number of missed nodules.
Eureka Clinical AI is unique in the industry for its open AI approach that supports the hosting and management of first-party algorithms; proprietary TeraRecon solutions such as TR Neuro, an AI-assisted workflow solution purposely built for the detection and care activation of neurovascular emergencies.; and third-party solutions. ConcertAI CEO, Jeff Elton, PhD commented "ConcertAI and TeraRecon have the broadest array of clinical and AI solutions in production globally. Our approaches have always emphasized the ability to integrate the leading AI innovations be they from us, our partners or our provider customers. This assurance of highest utility combined with the ability to manage AI algorithms centrally are critical."
While the Eureka Clinical AI platform is centered around clinical users, we also understand the need to quickly and easily onboard partners and vendor-agnostic algorithms. Which is why we've built a best-in-breed technical onboarding portal to reduce the time and effort of integration, and give developers access to upload their AI algorithms and test data sets, run the algorithm, and visualize the results firsthand to confirm compatibility with the Eureka platform.
"We're proud to partner with this amazing group of developers, each selected for their expertise in providing solutions to solve our most critical customer needs," said Dan McSweeney, President, TeraRecon. "Individually contracting, integrating, and deploying all these applications is not manageable for the majority of health systems. Operationally, technically, and financially we've simplified this process and eliminated these barriers to allow our clinical users access to the most cutting-edge decision-making tools, while providing a unified user experience."
Schedule a demo at ECR 2023 to see our Eureka Clinical AI platform live (please let us know during the scheduling process if you're interested in a demo from any of our AI partners). You can also reserve time to see the new features of our flagship Intuition product, including dual monitor support, patient list filtering, glow rendering, new measurement tools, HL7 communication protocol, and new neuro perfusion workflow.
Outside the show floor, TeraRecon will host an educational dinner during ECR, focusing on the role of AI in healthcare. Held Wednesday, March 1, at 7:00pm, the event will feature remarks by thought leader Dr. Jean Francois Paul, radiologist and chief of cardiac imaging (CT and MR) at Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris. A limited number of spots remain for this event; please submit your details for inclusion. (Please note: due to the intimate setting, we will not be able to accommodate all interested)
About ConcertAI: ConcertAI is the leader in AI Saas Technologies fo clinical research and clinical care and Real-World Evidence (RWE) solutions. Our mission is to accelerate insights and biomedical innovations, thereby improving outcomes for patients. For more information, visit us at www.concertai.com
About TeraRecon: Serving ~1,900 clinical sites globally, TeraRecon, a ConcertAI company, is a Best in KLAS solution provider for AI-empowered radiology, oncology, cardiology, neurology, and vascular surgery. Awarded the KLAS Category Leader for Advanced Visualization, TeraRecon solutions are independent of any one manufacturer's imaging equipment or PACS system, allowing a single, unified, and simplified clinical workflow that can improve efficiencies and deliver actionable physician-guided insights. For more information, visit us at www.terarecon.com
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Manhattan Airport set to shut down with runway reconstruction project
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Manhattan Regional Airport is shutting down this summer as crews move into the next phase of a runway reconstruction project started in September.
Starting on May 5th the airport will close through the summer starting as the work on runway 3/21 unfolds over multiple phases.
“So we are in phase 2b out of the 4-phase project. Clarkson construction company is doing the runaway reconstruction project and were nearing the completion of Phase 2 we’ll be moving into Phase 3 and Phase 4 the 2 final phases of the project, unfortunately, we have to shut down for a little bit of time but when we open back up the community will have a brand new runway,” said Brandon Keazer, airport director.
Keazer says the $30 million project will unlock a range of opportunities for the airport and surrounding community.
“Opens so many opportunities just like how American Airlines service when it started in Manhattan roughly 10, 15 years ago, just opens a lot of different opportunities and will continue to allow the airport to grow but not also the airport but bringing businesses and things like that into the community,” said Keazer.
Keazer believes the community at large will be better off once the work is done.
“Its very very impactful to the whole entire community I mean obviously this is the first time in 40-plus years this pavement has been replaced and unfortunately we have to shut down but once we get through this we’ll open back up and then again we’ll have great growth, great service, being able to offer back to the community,” said Keazer.
The runway project will conclude on September 1st as that is when the airlines will open back up.
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Terry Francona of the Cleveland Guardians and Buck Showalter of the New York Mets trace their beginnings as major league managers to a time when starting pitchers still threw complete games, defensive shifts were rare and stats like WAR, WHIP, OPS and FIP weren’t part of baseball’s everyday lingo.
Times have changed, but the veteran skippers keep winning games.
Francona and Showalter were voted Managers of the Year on Tuesday night, improving their already sparkling resumes.
Showalter – who narrowly won the National League award in a wide-open race – is just the third person to take the prize four times and the first to do it with four different franchises. He won in the AL with the New York Yankees in 1994, Texas Rangers in 2004 and Baltimore Orioles in 2014.
The other four-time winners are Hall of Famers Bobby Cox and Tony La Russa.
”Sometimes the more things change, the more they stay the same,” Showalter said. ”You still have to do the same things to be successful in our game. We’ve just got a lot of different ways to verify some of the guts that you have. There’s a lot more stuff analytically that you can use to verify what your eyes and your experience may tell you. There’s a lot of different ways to skin a cat.”
Showalter received eight of 30 first-place votes, 10 second-place votes and 77 total points, edging Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts, who finished second. Roberts also earned eight-first-place votes but had just four second-place votes for 57 points.
Brian Snitker, who won in 2018, finished third with 55 points after his Atlanta Braves erased a big deficit and chased down the Mets to win the NL East. He received seven first-place votes in balloting by a Baseball Writers’ Association of America panel.
Showalter guided New York to the second-best regular season in franchise history, finishing 101-61 for a 24-win improvement over 2021. He’s the first Mets manager to win the award, which has been presented since 1983.
The 66-year-old skipper brought stability and gravitas to a franchise that had been saddled with on- and off-the-field issues over the past several seasons.
Showalter credited general manager Billy Eppler and the rest of the organization with hiring the right people.
”That’s why you’re so picky about who you surround yourself with,” Showalter said. ”Realizing you don’t have all the answers, but as a group you can be really strong if you have an open mind and open ears. Sometimes your actions speak so loudly you can’t hear a word somebody says.
”You can sit around and pop your gums a lot, or you can listen and understand the end game you’re all trying to get to.”
After leading their division nearly all season, the Mets settled for the top NL wild card and lost to San Diego at home in the opening round of the playoffs.
Francona won the AL award for the third time in 10 seasons. He received 17 of 30 first-place votes and nine second-place votes for 112 points from the BBWAA panel.
Baltimore’s Brandon Hyde finished second – earning nine first-place votes and 79 points – after leading the Orioles to a 31-win turnaround. Seattle’s Scott Servais was third with one first-place vote, eight second-place votes and 14 third-place votes. He led the Mariners back to the postseason this year, breaking a playoff drought that lasted two decades.
A two-time World Series winner with Boston, Francona’s 10th season in Cleveland may have been his best managing job. He’s the ninth person to win the award three times.
”It should be considered an organizational award, because that’s how I feel,” Francona said. ”You start hearing people talk about you personally, it makes you a little uneasy, but for the things that it allows me to brag about our organization, that makes me really happy.”
Baseball’s youngest team, the Guardians unexpectedly won the AL Central, overtaking the Chicago White Sox in September and running away with the division. Cleveland then swept Tampa Bay in the wild-card round before losing in five games to the Yankees in the AL Division Series.
Voting was conducted before the postseason.
Francona made it through the season after major health issues forced him to leave the team in 2020 and 2021. The 63-year-old said he was re-energized by his young team, which had 17 players make their big league debuts this season.
He intends to return in 2023, but Francona and the Guardians have an open agreement that would allow him to step aside if he needed.
Cy Young Award winners will be announced on Wednesday, and the league MVPs on Thursday.
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AP Sports Writer Tom Withers in Cleveland contributed to this report.
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Some of the current Boulder City Council are considering asking the citizens to increase the council’s pay. To me the real issue is whether the council’s performance is up to snuff. If it is not, then paying people more money to perform the same way seems rather foolish. In my opinion, it would be far better for the council members to first work on improving their performance. Having served when meetings ran to all hours with zero pay, and council members (other than the mayor) only putting in around 20 to 25 hours per week, I know it can be done more efficiently.
This brings me to the unprecedented spate of formal complaints that have been recently filed against various council members, including at least one against the whole council, for violations of the city code, charter, etc. Why do Boulder citizens feel the need to take such serious actions? Maybe they think that council members won’t pay attention otherwise.
Interestingly, many of these complaints were about the Police Oversight Panel. No surprise, since having a staff monitor plus the panel (that bizarrely picks its own candidates for membership, with closed-door discussions) seems like a setup for conflicts.
Another issue is the lack of citizen involvement in important city processes. For example, according to a Hotline from one council member, the question of increasing council pay was discussed by two sitting council members with a group of ten former council members. But the non-invited former council members were not even informed, and the names of the ten have not been made public, as far as I know. What criteria were used in their selection?
The bias concerns also relate to the many informal complaints about the city’s “push poll” on occupancy limits. Apparently, the proposal to allow five unrelated people per housing unit is moving forward, but without unbiased data, ongoing citizen input or in-depth discussion of the pros, cons and alternatives.
Then there were the closed-door negotiations between two council members with Xcel/Public Service over the franchise, and the 23 closed-door meetings between two council members and CU over the annexation of CU South, in apparent violation of the state open meeting law. These certainly deserved a court hearing. And the results clearly could have been improved with up-front citizen involvement, in my opinion.
The conduct of City Council meetings is another item of concern. In the past, citizen participation was an important part of the meeting. It was the chance for citizens to speak directly to council members. On topics of particular interest, interchanges occurred between the citizens and council members, which many times illuminated both, and so helped define the proper path forward. Knowledgeable people were specifically invited to testify, and then questioned, so the council could learn what they knew. (It was my experience that almost always there were people in the audience who knew more than we on council did.)
But now, “citizen participation” appears to be a mere formality, with strict limits on both the number of speakers and the time allowed. It’s as if the citizens are just an irritant, at least to many council members, with their opinions not really altering the pre-determined direction.
As to the workload, which is apparently a big problem for some council members, it’s my observation that much of this is a result of poor meeting preparation. Clearly, many times there is a lot more information that could be relevant to a given issue than anyone realistically has the time to absorb. So, the critical element of the process is assembling the material in a way that the relevant material is accessible, and the critical questions addressed, but without biasing the outcome.
This is nothing new; it’s exactly the problem that we faced when I got on the council. The key piece we added was the Council Agenda Committee. Its job was threefold: 1) to make sure that the material answered the questions that council members might have without burying them in extraneous data, 2) to organize the potential actions so that if the council endorsed a particular direction, it would actually get the job done while minimizing unwanted side effects, and 3) to invite knowledgeable citizens to testify and answer questions so that we would have the benefit of their wisdom. In my observation, the current CAC does none of these very well (or sometimes at all).
There’s lots more to be said about improving the council processes. So, before deciding to ask for more money, council members need to fix what’s not working.
Steve Pomerance is a former member of the Boulder City Council. Email: stevepomerance@yahoo.com. | https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/05/19/opinion-steve-pomerance-before-we-pay-them-more-lets-make-sure-the-city-council-is-working-efficiently/ | 2023-05-19 14:08:26 | 1 | https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/05/19/opinion-steve-pomerance-before-we-pay-them-more-lets-make-sure-the-city-council-is-working-efficiently/ |
BRUSSELS (AP) — The International Federation of Journalists has suspended with immediate effect the Russian Union of Journalists over its action since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its role in annexed Ukrainian territories.
The IFJ, which represents more than 600,000 media workers across the world, said the Russian union’s membership was suspended following an investigation then a vote by its global executive committee on Wednesday.
The vote was held after the union refused to reconsider its decision to set up branches in four regions annexed by Russia, the federation said.
“The Russian Union of Journalists’ actions in establishing four branches in the annexed Ukrainian territories have clearly shattered … solidarity and sown divisions among sister unions,” said IFJ President Dominique Pradalié.
The Kremlin in September illegally annexed the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia regions, where it claims its rule is welcomed. Pro-Moscow separatists have controlled part of Donetsk and neighboring Luhansk province since 2014.
The IFJ said it will continue to support independent journalists inside and outside Russia while providing aid to its Ukrainian affiliates.
According to the federation, Ukraine was the deadliest country for journalists in 2022, with 12 media workers killed while doing their work. | https://www.wfla.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-international-journalists-federation-suspends-russian-union/ | 2023-02-23 12:13:57 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-international-journalists-federation-suspends-russian-union/ |
Ayesha Rascoe is a White House correspondent for NPR. She is currently covering her third presidential administration. Rascoe's White House coverage has included a number of high profile foreign trips, including President Trump's 2019 summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Hanoi, Vietnam, and President Obama's final NATO summit in Warsaw, Poland in 2016. As a part of the White House team, she's also a regular on the NPR Politics Podcast. | https://www.kvpr.org/2022-11-06/the-economy-is-down-now-might-be-the-best-time-to-start-saving-and-investing | 2022-11-06 14:26:20 | 1 | https://www.kvpr.org/2022-11-06/the-economy-is-down-now-might-be-the-best-time-to-start-saving-and-investing |
Ukraine city awaits 1st evacuees from Mariupol steel plant
By CARA ANNA and INNA VARENYTSIA
Associated Press
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — People fleeing besieged Mariupol described weeks of bombardments and deprivations as they arrived Monday in Ukrainian-held territory, where relief workers awaited the first group of civilians freed from a steel plant that is last redoubt of Ukrainian fighters in the devastated port city.
Video posted online Sunday by Ukrainian forces showed elderly women and mothers with small children climbing over a steep pile of rubble from the sprawling Azovstal steel plant and eventually boarding a bus.
More than 100 civilians from the plant were expected to arrive in Zaporizhzhia, about 140 miles (230 kilometers) northwest of Mariupol, on Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
The evacuation, if successful, would represent rare progress in easing the human cost of the almost 10-week war, which has caused particular suffering in Mariupol. Previous attempts to open safe corridors out of the city on the Sea of Azov and other places have broken down. People fleeing Russian-occupied areas in the past have said their vehicles were fired on, and Ukrainian officials have repeatedly accused Russian forces of shelling agreed-upon evacuation routes.
“Today, for the first time in all the days of the war, this vitally needed green corridor has started working,” Zelenskyy said Sunday in a pre-recorded address published on his Telegram messaging channel.
At least some of the people evacuated from the plant were apparently taken to a village controlled by Moscow-backed separatists, though Russian state media reported they would be allowed to continue on to Ukrainian-held territory if they wanted to. In the past, Ukrainian officials have accused Moscow’s troops of forcibly relocating civilians from areas they have captured to Russia; Moscow has said the people wanted to go to Russia.
While official evacuations have often faltered, many people have managed to flee Mariupol under their own steam in recent weeks. Others are unable to escape.
“People without cars cannot leave. They’re desperate,” said Olena Gibert, who was among those arriving an a U.N.-backed reception center in Zaporizhzhia in dusty and often damaged private cars. “You need to go get them. People have nothing. We had nothing.”
She said many people still in Mariupol wish to escape the Russian-controlled city but can’t say so openly amid the atmosphere of constant pro-Russian propaganda. A siege of the city since the early days of the war has trapped civilians in terrible conditions, with scarce access to food, water, medicine and electricity. They have suffered intense bombardment, including a Russian airstrike on a maternity hospital and the bombing of a theater.
Anastasiia Dembytska, who took advantage of the brief cease-fire around the evacuation of civilians from the steel plant to leave with her daughter, nephew and dog, told The Associated Press her family survived by cooking on a makeshift stove and drinking well water.
She said could see the steel plant from her window, when she dared to look out.
“We could see the rockets flying” and clouds of smoke over the plant, she said.
A defender of the plant said Russian forces resumed shelling the plant Sunday as soon as some civilians there were evacuated.
Denys Shlega, commander of the 12th Operational Brigade of Ukraine’s National Guard, said in a televised interview that several hundred civilians remain trapped alongside nearly 500 wounded soldiers and “numerous” dead bodies.
“Several dozen small children are still in the bunkers underneath the plant,” Shlega said. It was unclear whether there would be further evacuation attempts.
Before the weekend evacuation, about 1,000 civilians were also believed to be in the the sprawling, Soviet-era steel plant, along with an estimated 2,000 Ukrainian fighters. As many as 100,000 people may still be in Mariupol overall.
The city, which had a pre-war population of more than 400,000, is a key Russian target because its capture would deprive Ukraine of a vital port, allow Moscow to establish a land corridor to the Crimean Peninsula, which it seized from Ukraine in 2014, and free up troops for fighting elsewhere in the Donbas, now Russia’s main focus.
A Ukrainian officer at the plant urged groups like the U.N. and the Red Cross to ensure the evacuation of wounded fighters, though he acknowledged that reaching some of the injured is difficult.
“There’s rubble. We have no special equipment. It’s hard for soldiers to pick up slabs weighing tons only with their arms,” Sviatoslav Palamar, deputy commander of the Azov Regiment, told the AP in an interview. “We hear voices of people who are still alive” inside shattered buildings.
The Azov Regiment originated as a far-right paramilitary unit and is now part of the Ukrainian military.
In his nightly address Sunday, Zelenskyy accused Moscow of waging “a war of extermination,” saying Russian shelling had hit food, grain and fertilizer warehouses, and residential neighborhoods in the city of Kharkiv, in the Donbas and other regions.
After failing to capture Kyiv in the opening weeks of the war, Russian forces have embarked on a major military operation to seize the Donbas, Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland where Moscow-backed separatists have been battling Ukrainian forces since 2014.
The Russian Defense Ministry said its forces struck dozens of military targets in eastern Ukraine in the past 24 hours, including concentrations of troops and weapons and an ammunition depot near Chervone in the Zaporizhzhia region.
The information could not be independently verified. The Ukrainian president’s office said at least three people were killed and another three, including a child, were wounded in the eastern Luhansk region over the last 24 hours. It said that four people were wounded in the shelling in Donetsk, another eastern region.
The regional administration in the Zaporizhzhia region farther west said that at least two people died and another four were wounded in the Russian shelling of the town of Orikhiv.
A full picture of battle unfolding in eastern Ukraine is hard to capture. The fighting makes it dangerous for reporters to move around, and both sides have introduced tight restrictions on reporting from the combat zone.
Western officials say Russia is advancing slowly in its eastern offensive and has captured some villages, but is inflicting heavy civilian casualties through indiscriminate bombing. Ukrainian forces are fighting their offensive village-by-village while civilians flee airstrikes and artillery shelling.
The British Defense Ministry said in a daily briefing Monday that it believes more than a quarter of all the fighting units Russia has deployed in Ukraine are now “combat ineffective” — unable to fight because of loss of troops or equipment.
The British military believes Russia committed over 120 so-called “battalion tactical groups” into the war since February, which represents 65% of all of Moscow’s combat strength.
Ukraine’s military claimed Monday to have destroyed two small Russian patrol boats in the Black Sea. Drone footage posted online showed what the Ukrainians described as two Russian Raptor boats exploding after being struck by missiles.
The AP could not immediately independently confirm the strikes.
Hundreds of millions of dollars in military assistance has flowed into Ukraine during the war, but Russia’s vast armories mean Ukraine still needs massive support. Zelenskyy has appealed to the West for more weapons, and tougher economic sanctions on Russia.
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other U.S. lawmakers visited Zelenskyy on Saturday to show American support.
European Union energy ministers were meeting Monday to discuss a new set of sanctions, which could include restrictions on Russian oil — though Russia-dependent members of the 27-nation bloc including Hungary and Slovakia are wary of taking tough action.
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Varenytsia reported from Kyiv, Ukraine. Associated Press journalists Yesica Fisch in Sloviansk, Jon Gambrell and Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, and AP staff around the world contributed to this report.
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A person suspected in a mass shooting close to the Texas the town of Cleveland final week which left 5 other people lifeless — together with a 9-year-old boy — has been captured following an in depth manhunt, government stated.
Following a multi-day seek, 38-year-old Francisco Oropesa was once arrested at about 7 p.m. native time, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the San Jacinto County District Attorney’s Office each showed.
He was once taken into custody within the town of Cut and Shoot, Texas, assets showed to CBS News. The main points of the arrest have been nonetheless unclear. The FBI, Border Patrol and U.S. Marshals have been concerned within the apprehension, the District Attorney’s place of job stated.
A news convention was once scheduled for later Tuesday evening.
San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers up to now stated the suspect shot his neighbors Friday evening once they requested him to prevent firing off rounds in his backyard. | https://blackchronicle.com/francisco-oropesa-cleveland-texas-mass-shooting-suspect-arrested/ | 2023-05-03 02:32:57 | 0 | https://blackchronicle.com/francisco-oropesa-cleveland-texas-mass-shooting-suspect-arrested/ |
DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP)Jackson Threadgill made a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer and Charlotte beat Davidson 68-66 in overtime on Tuesday night.
Aly Khalifa had 19 points and 16 rebounds for the 49ers (6-2). Igor Milicic Jr. scored 18 points while going 6 of 11 from the floor, including 4 for 7 from distance, and 2 for 3 from the line, and added seven rebounds. Lu’Cye Patterson recorded nine points and went 4 of 6 from the field.
Foster Loyer led the Wildcats (6-2) in scoring, finishing with 22 points, eight assists and two steals. Sam Mennenga added 21 points and seven rebounds for Davidson. In addition, Desmond Watson finished with 10 points and seven rebounds.
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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Union official: Diplomats at Israeli missions abroad join strikes against Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the judiciary.
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TEXAS, USA — Aerospace company Blue Origin launched its sixth space tourism flight from West Texas Thursday morning, marking some historic firsts and bringing along a popular Texas celebrity.
The roughly 10-minute flight took six people into space via the New Shepard, Space.com reported. Among the passengers was Coby Cotton, co-founder of internet sensation sports group Dude Perfect from Frisco, Texas.
The trip also saw Sara Sabry become the first Egyptian in space and Mário Ferreira become the first person of Portuguese descent in space.
Mountain climber Vanessa O'Brien, telecommunications executive Steve Young, and Clint Kelly, whom Space.com described as a "technology pioneer," joined Cotton, Sabry and Ferreira for the trip.
All passengers saw Earth's curve and felt weightless for a few minutes while aboard the New Shepard, which is "a reusable, fully automated rocket-capsule combo," Space.com reported. The New Shepard brought it's passengers down beneath parachutes in the Texas desert.
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BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) – The Bristol, Virginia City Council will decide on second and final reading if an ordinance to ban many forms of public camping will become law Tuesday night.
The ordinance would make camping on public streets, sidewalks, alleys and other public rights of way a Class 4 misdemeanor.
The council passed the ordinance on first reading two weeks ago.
Business leaders in Bristol said the law is designed to combat homelessness in downtown, which they said is becoming a public safety issue.
Beth Rhinehart, president and CEO of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce, said her office has received several calls from area business owners about homelessness.
“They’re calling and saying we need some relief,” Rhinehart said. “We have business owners who have never called about this type of issue before saying they have travel consultants coming in, who have been coming here for years, who now have said I have some concerns about leaving my hotel and walking to a restaurant.”
Rhinehart said the homeless population has grown, and it’s starting to cause problems for business owners.
“We have business owners who have had a lot of challenges, to be frank, with homeless people,” Rhinehart said. “Sleeping in their doorways or using the streets and doorways and alleyways as public restrooms. Folks who have been aggressive with visitors here.”
Rhinehart said she and a group of business leaders would be in attendance at Tuesday’s meeting.
South of State Street in Tennessee, camping on public property is a felony.
Brian Plank, executive director at Haven of Rest, a homeless shelter and food kitchen in Bristol, Tennessee, said that the law may play a role in Bristol, Virginia’s homeless population.
“We’ve heard numerous people at the evening meal say, ‘I’m going to get this meal and then I’m going to go over to Virginia, so I don’t have to worry about getting thrown in jail and have a felony on my record,'” Plank said.
Haven of Rest serves people like Matthew Carroll, who had been staying at the shelter for a week after a year on the streets.
Carroll said the law would improve public safety, but it may be difficult to inform the homeless population of the change if the ordinance passes.
He said Bristol, Virginia police need to point homeless people toward resources like Haven of Rest and The Salvation Army if people are in violation of the ordinance.
“Some of them don’t have cell phones or radios. They hear by word of mouth, and if officers would come up and tell them, ‘Well look, I apologize you can’t stay here, but this is what I can recommend,'” Carroll said.
At the first reading of the ordinance, several homeless advocates spoke against the ordinance saying it would criminalize homelessness.
Plank spoke in opposition then, and he has been in communication with some council members about the potential impact of the ordinance.
“We just don’t want to see these people who are marginalized anyway get records with the police that they don’t need,” Plank said. “You’re dealing with homeless folks that don’t have any money. How are they going to pay the fine?
Plank also said the ordinance could drive homeless people to private property, which could create a bigger issue.
“You’re going to see a lot of them trying to find places on private property they can go, and just try to hide out,” Plank said. “It’s going to be a situation that you’re probably going to be running your police force ragged.”
In the long-term, Rhinehart said a coalition has been formed aiming to help people out of homelessness. The Bristol Homeless Coalition is compromised of churches, non-profits, local governments, business owners and other stakeholders to develop that long-term strategy.
“We do want to address those who are already in need, but also make sure that we have strategies, programs and the right resources in place to keep people from ever becoming homeless.” Rhinehart said.
Bristol, Virginia will hear the second reading of the ordinance at their meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bristol-va-business-leaders-support-public-camping-ban/ | 2022-08-09 04:37:42 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bristol-va-business-leaders-support-public-camping-ban/ |
(iSeeCars) — A broken or cracked windshield is one of the most common vehicle repair problems motorists face. According to Insurance Journal, 30% of all automotive insurance claims are windshield-related. Approximately 14 million windshields are replaced in America each year. Drive long enough, and you will suffer a broken, pitted, or cracked windshield.
What causes a windshield to need replacement?
Windshields don’t have a lifespan. They can last indefinitely unless something cracks or breaks them. Most windshield damage is caused by road debris, including small stones or other objects impacting the glass. These objects can fall from a vehicle ahead, or they can be kicked up by the tires of vehicles in front of you. At highway speeds, a small stone can crack or pit a windshield easily.
Because damaged or cracked windshields are common, even in new or near-new vehicles, many owners feel there must have been a defect, or that the automaker opted to use poor quality glass. Based on the experience of iSeeCars.com vehicle testers, neither is true.
How to know if you need a new windshield?
Areas where road crews sand and salt roads have more debris on the roadway, and thus, small chips and pits on windshields will often build up over time. However, it is the larger, dime-sized or greater cracks (also called “stars” or “bullseyes”), that require a replacement windshield. States in which an annual safety inspection is required have standards for determining if a windshield needs to be repaired or replaced prior to obtaining a passing grade.
Experts say 90% of pits and bullseyes that appear on a windshield never result in a crack. If your windshield has a small pit or bullseye outside of your field of view, there is no emergency need to replace this windshield.
How much should a replacement windshield cost?
Insurance Journal says that the average windshield replacement cost is $400. Glass USA and AAA report similar average costs. However, the average may not apply to your vehicle. If you have a low-volume luxury vehicle, you will pay more for your repair than a common high-volume model. There are many factors that impact price including the type of vehicle you drive, the auto glass company you choose, the type of glass used, and whether you book a mobile service or on-site appointment.
One new aspect of a windshield replacement is driver-assist technology. Every modern vehicle has optical, radar and/or rain sensors mounted behind the front windshield. Some, though not all, of these models require these systems to be calibrated after a windshield replacement. Your installer will know.
Some vehicles also have heating elements and advanced driver assistance systems in the windshield to help warm windshield wipers or clear ice from the edges and bottom of the windshield. If your vehicle has such a system, be sure your replacement has the same safety features.
Can my windshield be repaired?
Insurers desperately want you to repair rather than replace your windshield when it is an option. The insurer may have an adjuster who will help make the determination or have a relationship with a local windshield repair and replacement service. Your insurer wants you to be safe, but they also want you to have lower premiums. Repairing glass rather than replacing it lowers the overall auto insurance costs for everyone.
One reason not to accept an auto glass repair and instead get a new windshield is that the small micro pits that you look through will remain. A new windshield is perfect and has none of those little imperfections that windshields develop over time.
Will my insurance or vehicle warranty pay for my broken windshield?
Only you and your insurer can answer whether your car insurance coverage includes glass. Some states, such as iSeeCars.com’s home state of Massachusetts, require that insurers include glass replacement as the default in every policy. However, in most cases, the policyholder can opt-out. Some policies have a deductible that will apply.
Some automotive dealers include aftermarket windshield and glass insurance policies when they sell a new vehicle. If you purchased any kind of “protection package” it is worth looking back at that policy to see if you have coverage. Vehicle warranties do not cover windshield damage.
How long will my vehicle be tied up during a windshield repair?
The great news about a car’s windshield repair is that the repair technician usually comes to you. The windshield can be replaced by an auto glass service in your driveway, or even in the parking lot where you work. Within an hour the vehicle is drivable, though the sealant used to hold the glass in place needs time to cure before you can go through a car wash.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) —
Brian Battie ran for 105 yards and had one of South Florida's six rushing touchdowns in a 42-20 victory over FCS-member Howard on Saturday night.
Michel Dukes (two touchdowns), Jaren Mangham (two touchdowns) and K'Wan Powell also scored on the ground for the Bulls (1-1). Battie's touchdown was a 60-yard run.
Gerry Robinson completed 17 of 28 passes for 219 yards with one interception for South Florida.
Jarett Hunter, Ian Wheeler and Kasey Hawthorne scored rushing touchdowns for the Bison. Hunter led with 81 yards on 12 carries.
Quinton Williams was 28-of-37 passing for 250 yards for Howard.
Hunter's 28-yard TD run drew Howard within 21-14 late in the third quarter but South Florida scored on its next three possessions to take a 42-14 lead midway through the fourth.
All nine touchdowns in the game came on the ground and there were no field goals.
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Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers, filmmakers, actors and musicians, and often includes excerpts from live in-studio concerts. This week:
The U.S. faces 'unprecedented uncertainty' regarding abortion law, legal scholar says: Roe author Mary Ziegler has chronicled the legal, political and cultural battles around abortion, and says the debate is far from over: "We're at the very beginning of something very confusing."
NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron shines playing solo on 'The Source': Barron previously recorded most tunes on his album, a few more than once. Now he gives them layers of new meaning and an allusive texture — with occasional hints at Afro-Cuban rhythms and gestures.
'If I Survive You' author grew up feeling judged — and confused: Jonathan Escoffery grew up in Miami, the son of Jamaican immigrants. In a world where identity was linked to race, he says it was often confusing to figure out where he fit in.
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The round also comes with backing from major games and guilds, most notably YGG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kapital DAO announced today the close of its latest raise, with participation from Polygon Ventures, the Algorand Foundation, and the HBAR Foundation, with grants from the Solana Foundation and NEAR. Also involved were prominent investors such as Yield Guild Games (YGG), Samsung NEXT, GSR, Wintermute Ventures, Keyrock, and Portofino. Gaming strategic partners include Splinterlands, Shrapnel, and Blocklords. The Kapital DAO will also receive ongoing advisory from YGG and Floating Point Group (FPG) along with the leaders of Illuvium, Laguna Games, and Digital Insight Games (DIG). The DAO is expected to vote to drive the funding toward further development and scaling of its technology, which enables institutional-grade asset management for web3 gaming organizations. The Kapital DAO plans to deploy its technology closely with these strategic partners to increase the amount of institutional capital and players flowing through partnered ecosystems. This raise comes at a critical juncture as web3 gaming and large DAOs begin to focus on their key issues with scaling operations and security.
"Recent developments in web3 gaming have demonstrated the need for reliable institutional-grade systems to manage gaming assets and complex operations at scale," said Sam Peurifoy, CEO of Playground Labs, a core contributor to the Kapital DAO. "We are excited to have the support of major leaders in the gaming and asset management spaces who can accelerate the Kapital DAO's ability to integrate large players into gaming more seamlessly with regard to asset management. This set of developments will help core sectors of the larger blockchain ecosystem turn up user acquisition to the next level."
The Kapital DAO aims to onboard the next billion players into web3 gaming through scalable and trustless operational infrastructure, as well as large scale internal asset deployment and esports participation within key blue-chip gaming ecosystems. Through close industry partnerships, the Kapital DAO secures robust connections to key smart contracts and public data sources to provide organizations on its platform with a full suite of operational tooling to cover everything from analytics to payouts. For more information, visit www.kapital.gg. For more information on the coming token launch, sign up for updates at https://www.kapital.gg/token.
Playground Labs brings digital productivity to life in the metaverse. By developing decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and play-to-earn gaming products within the virtual world, Playground Labs builds next-generation infrastructure for the metaverse economy and enables everyone to generate real economic utility by playing the games they love. For more information, visit www.playgroundlabs.io.
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Poll: Most Americans believe US relations with adversaries like Russia, North Korea growing more hostile
WASHINGTON (AP) - A majority of U.S. adults expect America's relations with foreign adversaries like Russia and North Korea to grow more hostile, according to a new poll, a major shift in public opinion from four years ago under President Donald Trump.
Two years into the Biden administration, 60% of U.S. adults say relations with adversaries will get worse, up from 26% four years ago at the same point in the Trump administration, according to the poll from the Pearson Institute and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Just 21% say relationships with allies will deteriorate, down from 46% then.
In general, 39% expect the country’s global standing to worsen, compared with 48% who said that in 2018. Crucially, the United States’ own sharply divided domestic politic s influences views of the country’s standing abroad.
"Those results really, clearly show that it’s hyperpartisanship" affecting how confidently or bleakly, respectively, Democrats and Republicans see the U.S. standing abroad, said Sheila Kohanteb, a political scientist and executive director of the Global Forum at the Chicago-based Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts.
In terms of the opinions that people in the U.S. are expressing on U.S. dealings abroad, the key factor is "political bloc sticking with political bloc," Kohanteb said.
Four years ago, three-quarters of Democrats expected U.S. global standing to suffer. Now, roughly that same percentage see stability or improvement in the near future. By comparison, about 6 in 10 Republicans predicted improvements in 2018; now that same percentage expect the current administration to stumble.
Other countries are "probably laughing at us, waiting for us to fall apart," said Kristy Woodard, a 30-year-old Republican in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She said she saw the economy and U.S. leadership as suffering under President Joe Biden.
"I don’t think we really have allies anymore because the United States is just a joke at this point," Woodard said.
But David Dvorin, a 49-year-old Democrat in Pittsburgh who works as a price specialist, said Biden was winning respect abroad by rallying international allies to respond to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
"The war in Ukraine has shown the leadership of the Biden administration, to be able to hold most of Europe together," Dvorin said.
Still, as Russia amps up its assault on Ukraine, tensions with China grow over Taiwan and other issues and the U.S. confronts North Korea and Iran over those countries' nuclear programs, similar percentages of Republicans and Democrats say that relationships with adversaries will get worse in the next year.
The Pearson Institute/AP-NORC poll also shows strong support for a U.S. foreign policy that protects women and minorities around the world — even though few people think the U.S. is doing a world-beating job of protecting those same interests at home.
Majorities of U.S. adults said they see preventing discrimination against women and minorities around the world as an important U.S. foreign policy goal and that the U.S. government has significant responsibility for protecting the rights of those groups. And 78% of people in the United States believe the U.S. should withhold financial support from other countries that are failing to protect the rights of women and minority groups.
However, only about 1 in 5 U.S. adults thinks the country is leading the world in safeguarding the rights of women and racial, ethnic and religious minorities, or LGBTQ people. Many think the U.S. is among several countries that are doing it well, but about a third say there are other countries doing better.
Rick Reinesch, 61, of Austin, Texas, who works as a project manager for a consulting firm and describes himself as a Democratic-leaning political independent, calls safeguarding the freedoms of women and minorities abroad "essential" for the U.S.
But the increasing Republican and Democratic divide at home means Americans' performance on that point is a "mixed bag," with rights deteriorating in states most influenced by former President Donald Trump's dismissive outlook, he said.
Chris Ormsby, 53, of Edmond, Oklahoma, an administrator in higher education who describes himself as a political independent, pointed to women's rights in Iran, where women are spearheading weeks of protests triggered by government demands that women cover their hair, as among the rights issues playing out overseas.
"Maybe we can take more proactive steps" abroad on that, Ormsby said. But "I think there's other things to worry about, nuclear proliferation and things like that." He called slowing climate change by moving the world away from fossil fuels a priority for U.S. policy abroad.
That all makes for a strange split for those charged with shaping America's policy on protections of human rights, Kohanteb, the Pearson Institute official, said.
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ProPlanner empowers construction jobsite teams with a modern scheduling and planning platform to improve collaboration between general contractors and trades to keep projects on time and within budget.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ProPlanner (formerly Ipsum), a web-based and collaborative construction technology platform, announced today that it has raised $2.7 million in funding led by global software investor Insight Partners. The round included participation from The Haskell Company's venture capital arm Dysruptek, Suffolk Technologies, STO Building Group, Thornton Tomasetti and several construction tech founders including Riggs Kubiak from Honest Buildings and Meirav Oren from Versatile. ProPlanner plans to use the funding to grow its customer base, expand its go-to-market team, and enhance the platform's cutting-edge capabilities.
ProPlanner is a collaborative cloud-based construction scheduling and planning platform utilized by general contractors on hundreds of construction projects in over 10 countries. The platform replaces legacy software tools that are generally not cloud-based nor collaborative, preventing jobsite teams from working together in real-time on one of the most important parts of the project – the schedule. ProPlanner gives general contractors a web-based, easy-to-use platform to empower teams in the field to plan better and keep their projects on time. It seamlessly connects their project schedules with weekly lookaheads and work plans, and seamlessly integrates with other platforms, such as Procore, to enable relevant documents such as RFIs and soon Submittals to stay in sync with the schedule.
"For too long construction teams have struggled to keep projects on time. As we dug into the problem, we learned they were using software that isn't up to date with today's needs and siloes information on desktops, resulting in schedules and lookaheads that are immediately stale and obsolete. From day one we have been focused on bringing a modern, collaborative, and integrated solution to help everyone on a project stay on schedule. This latest investment only accelerates our ability to serve more project teams," said Franco Giaquinto, ProPlanner's CEO.
"ProPlanner has modernized a critical part of the construction process and has already disrupted the construction scheduling market. With a user-friendly platform that integrates key project management tools and supports both pre-construction planning and schedule tracking, ProPlanner already has strong feedback from early adopters," said Nikitas Koutoupes, Managing Director at Insight Partners. "We look forward to partnering with the ProPlanner team as they continue to grow and scale up."
ProPlanner was founded as Ipsum more than five years ago in Latin America with Cemex Ventures as an early investor. Now relaunched as ProPlanner, the company has pivoted to a product with a different approach to address a bigger market. ProPlanner has been partnering with general contractors across the continent and has the potential to be the next standard for scheduling, bringing about the next generation of construction project management.
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ProPlanner is a modern, web-based and collaborative construction schedule platform that helps general contractors build robust schedules and lookaheads while allowing trade partners to create their weekly and daily activities, manage resources, and improve coordination between stakeholders of a project. Companies like Haskell, Granger Construction, Journey Construction, Novo Construction and Orion Building Corporation are using it on their projects to take their scheduling and planning to the next level.
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Customer advocacy, industry tech focus of former Dell Technologies global president
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven J. Crowe, recently retired Dell Technologies global executive, has been named to the OneAmerica® board of directors, the national financial services provider announced today.
Crowe, of Scottsdale, Arizona, is a high-energy, results-oriented business leader with over 30 years' experience driving and accelerating revenue growth and profitability, most recently with Dell Technologies, a multinational I.T. technologies, solutions and services giant. Driving large-scale organization transformation programs and pursuing top-notch customer advocacy was a career passion, and he arrives at a time when the life insurance, retirement services and employee benefits provider delivered its strongest financial year to date in 2021.
"Steven's technology expertise and business acumen can further empower and inform our company's growth trajectory and digital service enhancements," said Scott Davison, OneAmerica chairman, president and CEO. "His experience in harnessing technological advancements to better serve our customers will allow us to continue to focus on providing stellar products, exceptional service, and relationships our customers can depend on for a lifetime."
At enterprise storage specialist EMC Corp., Crowe rose to senior vice president of sales in 2016, when the company was acquired by Dell Inc. in the largest technology merger in history. He was part of the integration team and then promoted to the rebranded Dell Technologies as president of Global Specialty Sales & Pre-Sales. In that position, Crowe led over 8,000 team members globally, assisting customers with their IT transformation journeys, all while optimizing operating expense at scale.
"I am deeply humbled to join the board at OneAmerica," said Crowe. "Their history of strong financial stability and performance is driven by a genuine commitment to policyholders when it matters most, with aspirational service provided at the highest levels."
Crowe earned a Bachelor of Science in business from Eastern Illinois University and a master's in business administration (concentration in portfolio management) from Illinois State University.
A reading, running, golf and travel enthusiast, Crowe and his wife Trish are parents of two adult sons.
A national provider in the insurance and financial services marketplace for more than 140 years, the companies of OneAmerica help customers build and protect their financial futures.
OneAmerica offers a variety of products and services to serve the financial needs of their policyholders and customers. These products include retirement plan products and recordkeeping services, individual life insurance, annuities, asset based long-term care solutions and employee benefit plan products.
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Melvin H. Walker Jr. passed away on Dec. 17, 2022, at the Oregon Veterans Home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born June 14, 1945, to Melvin “Buster” H. Walker Sr. and Margaret (Hildenbrand) Walker in White Salmon, Wash.
He was the fourth oldest sibling out of five, which included his sisters Charlene Lemley, Beulah Dallas, and Melva Ann McGraw and brother George Walker. They all lived on their little farm in Mt. Brook area of Snowden. All the kids went to the one room Mt. Brook school until they moved to White Salmon on Loop Road. After attending Columbia High School, Mel worked for SDS Lumber Company before he was drafted into the U.S. Army in June of 1967, in which he served time in Vietnam. He received a Honorable Discharge in June of 1969 as a Sgt. E-5.
In May of 1967, he married Donna Beldin and they had four children during their marriage, Melvin Troy, Robert David, Michael Jeremy and Stephanie Rae. They divorced in 1980. He went on to marry the love of his life, Dixie Pierson, in July of 1981, which brought two more children into his life, Chad LaDean and Kimberlee Marie. During Chad’s middle school years, he became friends with a neighbor boy, Chris Hughes. They started doing 4H, and showing dogs together and Chris became a huge part of the family's life, so they always considered him their “adopted” son.
Mel worked mostly in the construction industry as a truck driver for J. Arlie Bryant Rock Crushing, Tom Arnold Trucking and he retired from Pilot Knob Construction in 2007 at the age of 62 after he started suffering from complications from a hereditary disease known as Spinocerebellar Ataxia. Mel worked the family alfalfa and wheat fields until his disorder forced him into a wheelchair.
In his healthier days, he loved to hunt deer and elk with his sons. His all-time favorite hunting experience was when he got to go on a buffalo hunt at a ranch, where his grandson Chase worked and shot a buffalo. One of his favorite recent memories was when his son Mike and grandson Logan took him fishing for the first time in his life.
Mel was preceded in death by his parents, Buster and Margaret, and his sister Charlene. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Dixie; sons Melvin Troy, Rob, Chad (Gena), Chris (Jana), and Mike (Rece); daughters Kim (TJ), and Steph; his 16 grandchildren (Blake, Zach, Hailey, Chase, Chloe, JR, Abby, Mary, Michael, Macee, Logan, Hadley, Micah, Tyson, Payton and David); and four great-grandchildren (Kynlee, Makiya, Delilah, and Lawson), who he loved dearly and bragged to everyone about!
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The shooting that left four dead at a California mushroom farm on Monday was at least the second time an employee tried to kill a coworker on the property, records show.
Martin Medina, a manager at California Terra Garden, was charged with attempted murder after he threatened to kill another manager and then fired a shot into the man’s trailer. The bullet went through the trailer and into a neighboring one that was home to Yetao Bing, one of the workers killed on Monday, a prosecutor told The Associated Press. No one was injured.
Law enforcement interviewed Bing’s wife, Ping Yang, but it’s not clear from those interviews whether Bing was at home during the shooting, said Sean Gallagher, chief deputy district attorney for San Mateo County.
Medina remains in custody on $5 million bail and appeared in court Monday for a preliminary hearing, hours before authorities say Chunli Zhao shot and killed four coworkers and wounded a fifth at California Terra Garden. Prosecutors say Zhao then drove to a nearby farm where he used to work and killed three more people.
The Bay Area News Group first reported last summer’s shooting.
Zhao, 66, told KNTV-TV in a courthouse interview Thursday that he committed the fatal shootings. Zhao said he was bullied and worked long hours on the farms and that his complaints were ignored, the station reported.
Eric Hove, one of Zhao’s attorneys, did not immediately respond to a phone message seeking comment.
Zhao spoke in Mandarin with the television station reporter during a 15-minute interview at a county jail in Redwood City. Zhao said he has been in the U.S. for 11 years and has a green card. He said he has a 40-year-old daughter in China and lived with his wife in Half Moon Bay.
Zhao told the station he bought the gun used in the killings in 2021 and didn’t run into any obstacles when making the purchase. He was planning to turn himself in to authorities when he was spotted by deputies who arrested him Monday.
The San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office has declined to release information from an interview Zhao gave to investigators after he was arrested.
David Oates, California Terra Garden spokesman, confirmed Zhao lived on the farm along with his wife and said the farm has “no knowledge of any complaints by anyone on allegations of bullying.”
Huizhong Li said he hired Zhao in January 2016 at Mountain Mushroom Farm, which is now California Terrace Garden.
Li, a longtime mushroom farmer, said living conditions were not too comfortable but that working conditions were pretty good. He said, though, that Zhao would tattle on people he didn’t like, to Li.
“He likes to take advantage of small things. Let’s say he doesn’t like somebody, he likes to report things,” Li said in Mandarin.
Zhao spoke of returning to China to retire but Li did not know anything about when Zhao moved to the U.S. or how he wound up in California. Zhao’s wife lived on the farm with him but did not work there, Li said. Li stopped running the farm in 2017.
The charges against Zhao include additional allegations that could result in the death penalty or life in prison without parole, though Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued a moratorium on executions. Among those allegations are that Zhao used a gun, caused great bodily injury and killed multiple people.
The coroner’s office named six of the victims: Zhishen Liu, 73, of San Francisco; Marciano Martinez Jimenez, 50, of Moss Beach, California; Aixiang Zhang, 74, of San Francisco; Qizhong Cheng, 66, of Half Moon Bay; Jingzhi Lu, 64, of Half Moon Bay; and Bing, 43, whose hometown was unknown.
The charging documents identify Jose Romero Perez as the other person killed and Pedro Romero Perez as the eighth victim, who survived the shooting.
Few details about the victims are known, but officials have said some were migrant workers. Chinese workers make up a small percentage of the farmworker population in the coastal region.
The state’s labor department is looking into possible labor, workplace safety and health violations at the farms where the shootings happened, a spokeswoman for the Department of Industrial Relations said Thursday. Newsom’s office said some of the farmworkers told him they made $9 an hour and lived in shipping containers. The state minimum wage is $15.50.
“The conditions farmworkers shared with the Governor … are simply deplorable. Many workers have no choice but to tolerate the conditions provided to them by their employers,” Newsom spokesperson Daniel Villaseñor said in a statement.
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The Royal Bahamas Police Force has released the names of three American tourists who died under mysterious circumstances at a resort last week.
Michael Phillips, 68, of Tennessee and his wife Robbie Phillips, 65, were found dead in a villa at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in Great Exuma on Friday. In a separate villa at the same resort, Vincent Paul Chiarella, 64, of Florida was also found dead.
There were no signs of trauma found on any of the deceased, according to police, though both Michael and Robbie Phillips "showed signs of convulsions."
Chiarella's wife, Donnis, was also at the resort and fell ill. She was airlifted to a Miami hospital and was last listed in "serious condition," according to Royal Bahamas Police Commissioner Paul Rolle.
What caused the deaths of the Americans is not yet clear, Rolle said, though autopsies were scheduled for Monday.
"The pathologist has extracted samples from all the patients and our forensic scientists have collected those samples for examination," Rolle said at a press conference. "We are actively engaging a lab in Philadelphia ... to assist us with the expediting the toxicological examinations of all of these samples."
Once those examinations are done, the pathologist in the Bahamas will be able to determine the cause of death and resolve the mystery surrounding the sudden deaths, he said. Additionally, samples have been collected from rooms at the Sandals resort to test for contaminants that might be present.
Prior to their deaths, some of the guests sought treatment at a clinic on Thursday for symptoms of nausea and vomiting, Health Minister Dr. Michael Darville told Eyewitness News Bahamas. He said they were seen and then discharged themselves.
Multiple teams, including some environmental scientists, were brought in to ensure there is no public health issue, Darville said. When asked about the resort, Darville said the emergency medical team believes it is a safe environment.
"We feel that what we are seeing is an isolated case, associated in a particular area," Darville said. "We thought we might have to make a makeshift facility, mini hospital — that's proving to be not the case."
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the International Criminal Court (ICC) Sunday for issuing an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin. The comments came the day before the Russian leader hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The ICC charged Putin with war crimes, although Russia does not recognize the jurisdiction of the court and is not likely to turn Putin over on the charges.
Nevertheless, Zelenskyy claimed the charges were a "turning point" in the war and show the international community is recognizing atrocities committed in the Russia-Ukraine war, which reached its one-year milestone last month.
"The evil state will be held accountable for every act of terror against Ukrainians," Zelenskyy said during a nightly address. "This week has finally brought a truly significant international legal result for Ukraine, for justice. There is a warrant of the International Criminal Court for the arrest of the Russian leader, and this is a turning point."
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The Ukrainian leader also said the warrant marks an "undeniable" moment that Russia will be held accountable for alleged war crimes over this past year.
"The world understands what is happening. The world sees how bravely and nobly our people are fighting," he continued.
Putin and Russia will be held "responsible for every strike on Ukraine, for every destroyed life, for every deported Ukrainian child... And, of course, for every manifestation of destabilization of the world caused by Russian aggression," Zelenskyy said.
"Dozens and dozens of other Ukrainian towns and villages have been hit by Russian terrorists this week alone. My condolences to all those who have lost their relatives, their loved ones," the Ukrainian added. "Another week of our defense against the evil state is coming to an end. Another week when every day, every night, the Russian army shelled Ukrainian cities, and villages, and killed our people."
RUSSIA-UKRAINE CONFLICT IS DRIVING A STRATEGIC TRANSFORMATION OF OUR WORLD ORDER
President Putin visited Crimea, a peninsula that Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014, over the weekend, ahead of his meeting in Moscow with President Xi on Monday.
The Chinese government said Xi would leave for Moscow on Monday and would remain in Russia until Wednesday. The government did not indicate when he would depart or what time the meeting was expected to take place.
The Kremlin said Xi was due to arrive at midday and meet at some point later in the day with Putin.
Xi’s meeting has been perceived as a show of support for Putin and giving legitimacy to his invasion of Ukraine.
Joseph Torigian, an expert in Chinese-Russian relations at American University in Washington, said the meeting gives Putin and Xi a chance to show they are "powerful partners."
The meeting also takes place as Chinese and American relations have become strained in recent months amid disputes over technology, security, and human rights in the Indo-Pacific with China, Taiwan, Japan and North Korea.
"China can signal that it could even do more to help Russia and that if relations with the United States continue to deteriorate, they could do a lot more to enable Russia and help Russia in its war against Ukraine," Torigian said.
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Parallels have also been made between Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s potential invasion of the island of Taiwan. While Taiwan is internationally recognized as a sovereign territory belonging to China, it has its own government and is Democratically ruled, unlike mainland China.
The international community has discouraged violence in Ukraine and Taiwan, urging both aggressors to keep the peace.
China has publicly called for peace in Ukraine and told the official Xinhua News Agency his upcoming visit to Russia" will be a journey of friendship, cooperation and peace."
"A reasonable way to resolve the crisis" can be found if "all parties embrace the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security," Xi wrote.
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Accomplished Senior Executive to Provide Strategic Leadership to Expand on Encora's Award-Winning Workplace Culture
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Encora, a global Software and Digital Engineering company, today announced that Melissa Ribeiro has been appointed Chief People Officer, effective immediately. Ribeiro's addition highlights Encora's commitment to a people-first environment and caring culture as it expands rapidly throughout the world. In this role, Ribeiro will provide strategic leadership to the People & Culture and Talent Acquisition functions to support the business through a period of progressive transformation.
"In this fast-paced innovation landscape, it's critical for Encora to continue to invest in providing the best workplace culture for our people," said Venu Raghavan, CEO of Encora. "Melissa holds deep expertise in the technology industry and will greatly strengthen our strategies around hiring the best people, creating an environment for them to grow and thrive, and ultimately deliver the best possible digital solutions to our customers."
Ribeiro brings more than 20+ years of progressive HR leadership experience across a wide variety of industries and organizations. Her professional background includes broad international roles and significant depth in Latin America. Before joining Encora, Ribeiro was Chief People Officer at Actian Corporation, an onsite and cloud data management organization. She also served as the Global Executive Vice President of Human Resources at Deluxe Entertainment, a privately held entertainment firm. Earlier in her career, Ribeiro served as the Global Vice President of Human Resources at Opera Mediaworks, and Head of HR at Yahoo U.S. and Latin America.
"I'm honored to join Encora to support the company's rapid growth and build upon the outstanding culture the team has created," said Ribeiro. "My goals will be to accelerate the company's talent acquisition strategies to meet the needs of our customers, in addition to working with employees from across the world to better understand their needs from a culture and career development standpoint."
Ribeiro holds both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northern Parana University in Brazil, and a Master of Science in Management from Parana State University. She also holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The Georgia School of Professional Psychology.
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and backed by private equity firm Advent International, Encora is an established leader in Digital Product Development services. The preferred innovation partner to some of the world's leading technology companies, Encora provides next-gen services such as Predictive Analysis, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Cloud, and Test Automation. Encora has deep cluster vertical capabilities in HealthTech, FinTech, HiTech, IAM & Cybersecurity, Digital Commerce, EdTech, Supply Chain & Logistics, Telecom and other specialized industries. With over 7,400 associates in 40+ offices and innovation labs across the U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia, Peru, Canada, India, and Asia Pacific, Encora's global talent pool, micro-industry vertical expertise and proprietary Agile Engineering capabilities enable clients to improve their speed to impact. For more information, please visit www.encora.com.
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Which disposable cat litter box is best?
Disposable cat litter boxes can be a real game-changer for pet parents who are tired of scrubbing away at stuck-on messes or travel with their felines often. While they certainly can be used alone, they also make for ultra-sturdy litter box liners. When it’s time for a complete clean, simply remove the soiled disposable litter box, throw it away and replace it with a new one.
Disposable litter boxes come in a variety of shapes and sizes, including covered models. While plastic varieties are available as well, most are made of biodegradable cardboard. The PetSafe Disposable Cat Litter Box boasts a covered design with an elevated entrance to keep litter contained. It also comes with several disposal scoops and a bag of crystal cat litter, delivering fantastic value for money.
What to know before you buy a disposable cat litter box
Types of disposable cat litter boxes
Disposable cat litter boxes are available in both covered and uncovered models. Because they’re enclosed, covered models naturally do a better job of preventing litter from being kicked out of the box and can help minimize odors somewhat as well. Open-sided disposable cat litter boxes can be used on their own, but are often put to work as litter box liners. Placing a disposable litter box inside your cat’s regular litter box makes clean-ups a breeze and helps prevent lingering odors.
Size
Just like any other litter box, disposable litter boxes need to be large enough to accommodate your cat, preferably with a bit of room to spare. Purchasing a disposable cat litter box that’s too small drastically increases the chances of your cat creating a mess while they’re using it. Cats can also be extremely finicky when it comes to their litter boxes and some may even outright refuse to use a pan that’s too small. To avoid disappointment, always check the measurements before you buy.
Depth
When it comes to avoiding unnecessary mess, depth is another extremely important consideration. Litter is easily kicked out of shallow litter boxes, so don’t forget to check the depth of your chosen model as well.
What to look for in a quality disposable cat litter box
Materials
Disposable litter boxes are usually made of cardboard or recycled plastic. While cardboard models are eco-friendly and biodegradable, plastic disposable litter boxes tend to last longer. Sturdy plastic litter boxes can even be rinsed and reused if you’d like to extend their life further.
Included cat litter
Some disposable litter boxes come with a bag of cat litter, while others are conveniently pre-filled with litter for hassle-free use. Complimentary cat litter most often comes in the form of scented crystals for extra odor control.
Moisture-resistant coatings
Many premium cardboard litter boxes have moisture-resistant coatings to help increase longevity and prevent leaks. If you have more than one cat, moisture-resistant coatings are worth keeping an eye out for.
Sifting design
Although not particularly common, it’s possible to find sifting disposable litter boxes. These are usually meant to be stacked, with all the boxes nesting inside one another. Instead of scooping solid waste, simply lift the uppermost litter box and allow dry litter to sift through into the box beneath it.
How much you can expect to spend on a disposable cat litter box
Basic open cardboard litter boxes are usually the most affordable, with prices ranging between $12-$16 for a pack of three. Plastic disposable litter boxes, covered litter boxes and sifting cardboard models tend to cost a bit more and are generally priced at around $20 for a single covered model or $30 and over for multipacks of sifting or plastic varieties. Multipacks of covered disposable litter boxes, those that come with crystal cat litter and bulk packs are the priciest and typically cost $45-$70, depending on the quantity and features.
Disposable cat litter box FAQ
How long do disposable cat litter boxes last?
A. This depends on several factors, including the construction materials, whether or not it has a moisture-resistant coating and the number of cats using it. If you have a single cat, you can expect a cardboard model to last anywhere between one to four weeks. As mentioned previously, plastics generally last a bit longer and require less frequent replacements. To extend the life of your disposable litter box, consider using a high-quality clumping cat litter that will help keep moisture away from the base.
Won’t disposable cardboard cat litter boxes break down if exposed to moisture?
A. Generally speaking, no. Most cardboard litter boxes are either thick and sturdy or come with a moisture-resistant coating to prevent the box from simply disintegrating.
What’s the best disposable cat litter box to buy?
Top disposable litter box
PetSafe Disposable Cat Litter Box
What you need to know: A premium covered disposable litter box that comes complete with scoops and crystal cat litter.
What you’ll love: It features a wax-coated tray to prevent leaks and extend longevity and a covered design that helps keep mess to a minimum. The entrance is elevated to keep cat litter from being kicked out. It’s collapsible for improved portability and comes with a bag of odor-controlling crystal litter as well as several disposable scoops.
What you should consider: Some users complained that the top comes off a bit too easily, but this can be remedied by securing it with tape.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top disposable cat litter box for the money
Kitty’s Wonderbox Disposable Cat Litter Boxes
What you need to know: These affordable cardboard cat litter boxes are strong, sturdy and last longer than many similar models.
What you’ll love: They are made with recycled paper. They boast a thick, sturdy construction that’s capable of lasting up to four weeks and can be used as either a standalone litter box or a sturdy litter box liner.
What you should consider: Longstanding users feel that the newer litter boxes are smaller and less effective at controlling odors than the original models.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Chewy
Worth checking out
AGREE Kitty Lounge Disposable Litter Trays
What you need to know: This bulk pack of plastic disposable litter boxes is an excellent choice for pet parents with multiple cats.
What you’ll love: These are constructed of eco-friendly recycled plastic. They are easy to use, with a stackable design that allows you to simply remove and toss the used tray before refilling the next one. They are odor-resistant to minimize nasty smells.
What you should consider: They are thin and shallow, which gives them a tendency to bend and wobble when you lift the filled tray.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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(NEXSTAR) – Parents who have waited patiently to vaccinate their young children against COVID-19 are now able to do so after vaccines for kids under 5 were authorized last weekend.
“The United States is now the first country in the world to offer safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months old,” President Joe Biden said at the White House Tuesday.
While anyone aged six months and up is now eligible for vaccines, the administration is cautioning that it expects the pace of shots for the youngest kids to be slower than older ones, as parents are more likely to rely on their children’s pediatricians to administer them.
While the doctor’s office may be the first place many parents think of when trying to schedule an appointment, a number of retailers are also administering the shots – however many pharmacies require children to be at least 3 years old.
Parents and caregivers can choose between the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines while making an appointment for the estimated 20 million children who are now eligible. The Moderna vaccine is given in two doses, while the Pfizer vaccine is a three-dose series.
When it comes to setting up an appointment, you can visit vaccines.gov to see your local providers, or you can go through one of the following chains:
- Walgreens – Patients must be 3 years of age or older
- CVS – Only the Pfizer vaccine is currently available for children as young as 18 months.
- Costco – Costco is offering the vaccine to children who are 3 years and older.
- Rite Aid – Children ages 3 and older can receive the COVID vaccine.
- Kroger – Children ages 1 to 4 can get vaccinated at Kroger pharmacies.
- Wegmans – Wegmans, which says it is awaiting doses for children under 5, will give shots to patients who are 3 years and older.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/where-to-get-covid-vaccine-appointments-for-kids-under-5/ | 2022-06-26 16:52:30 | 0 | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/where-to-get-covid-vaccine-appointments-for-kids-under-5/ |
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Three migrants died and 16 others were rescued off the Greek island of Lesbos on Tuesday after a dinghy transporting them from the nearby coast of Turkey hit rocks in high winds, authorities said. The coast guard said the three bodies were recovered off the eastern coast of the island, adding that a rescue effort involving two patrol boats, a helicopter and ground crews was underway to search for others possibly missing. None of the people on the dinghy had been given life jackets. The tragedy in the eastern Aegean Sea occurred two days after four children and a woman died when a boat carrying more than 40 migrants smashed into rocks on island of Leros.
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DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brazos Residential, LLC, a Dallas-based real estate private equity firm specializing in multifamily investments, has announced the hiring of Blake Shannon, a Monarch Investment & Management Group veteran, as the firm's Chief Investment Officer.
Mr. Shannon brings over a decade of private equity multifamily real estate experience and most recently served as an Asset Manager at Monarch Investment and Management Group, one of the largest owners of multifamily real estate in the country. While at Monarch, Blake was responsible for all acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and operations for the company's Texas and Oklahoma regions.
"We could not be more thrilled to have Blake join our executive team," explains James Roberts, Managing Partner and Cofounder. "I am confident that he will be an integral component in the firm's growth and success moving forward and is a powerful addition to what I believe to be one of the strongest, most skilled real estate investment and operation teams in the industry."
Mr. Shannon brings a unique ability to navigate nuanced transactions and locate opportunities in today's evolving multifamily environment. His multifaceted background gives Brazos a competitive advantage when targeting opportunistic acquisitions for its investment partners.
Founded in 2022, Brazos Residential owns, operates, and manages multifamily real estate assets for institutional and high-net-worth investors across the country. The firm holds over 1,700 multifamily units across the American sunbelt predominately located in Texas and North Carolina. Brazos employs a dynamic team of real estate, private equity, accounting, and capital market professionals and controls over $215 million in multifamily real estate investments.
For more information, please contact Taylor Leander, Director of Investor Relations, at Investors@BrazosResidential.com
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GOLETA, Calif., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), a global leader in designing, marketing, and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, today announced Steve Fasching, Chief Financial Officer, and Erinn Kohler, Vice President Investor Relations & Corporate Planning, will present at the Baird 2023 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
The visual portion of the presentation will be available on the Company's investor relations site on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. To access the visual portion of the presentation, please visit ir.deckers.com/events-and-presentations.
The information to be made available in this presentation may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which statements are subject to considerable risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include all statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this presentation, including statements regarding our projected financial results, including net sales, gross margin, SG&A expenses, operating margin, inventories, effective tax rate, and diluted earnings per share; consumer confidence and discretionary spending; the strength of our brands and demand for our products; our ability to drive future growth and profitability; and our potential repurchase of shares. We have attempted to identify forward-looking statements by using words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expected," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "project," "should," "will," or "would," and similar expressions or the negative of these expressions. In addition, actual results could differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements, and therefore you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements.
About Deckers Brands
Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing, and distributing innovative footwear, apparel, and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high-performance activities. The Company's portfolio of brands includes UGG®, HOKA®, Teva®, Sanuk®, and Koolaburra®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has 50 years of history building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally. For more information, please visit www.deckers.com.
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Woman 'targeted' victims of triple shooting in Midtown Atlanta, police say
ATLANTA - Investigators say the woman suspected of killing two people and injuring a third, at two separate locations in Midtown on Monday afternoon, specifically targeted her victims.
The shootings essentially locked down the Midtown neighborhood in the heart of Atlanta for a couple of hours.
The name of the woman arrested or how she is connected to the victims have not yet been released.
Westley Freeman, 41, of Atlanta, and Michael Shinners, 60, of Alpharetta, were both killed in the shooting, the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office says.
Around 1:46 p.m., Atlanta 911 received a call reporting a shooting at 1280 W. Peachtree Street, at the corner of 16th Street. Officers arrived at the 40-story 1280 West condo building to find two people shot. Police say one person was dead and another was rushed to an area hospital.
Around 2 p.m., a second 911 call was placed, again reporting a shooting. This time it was at 1100 Peachtree Street. Officers arrived at the Eleven Hundred Peachtree executive office building to find one person injured by apparent gunfire. The victim was also rushed to an area hospital.
"The lookout for both of the shooters, we found out quickly, was the same person. It was a female that was matching the same description that was seen in this area," said Interim Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum. "That triggered an immediate response from this department as it was indicative of a possible active shooter situation."
Law enforcement officers from multiple federal, state, and local agencies descended into the heart of Midtown and an alert was put out asking people to avoid the area as well as residents and workers to shelter in place.
"APD trains regularly for these types of incidents," said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.
A nearly 100-acre section of Midtown was flooded with officers all searching for the suspect. As officers were arriving at the scene, technicians at Atlanta police headquarters were already on the job.
"We were able to utilize our camera network, which is vast and that was able to quickly help us quickly track down the suspect," said Dickens.
Police quickly received tips from citizens who told them the suspect had entered the Colony Square campus.
"Now, we receiving various tips that gave a possible scenarios that may have been unfolding that the shooter could still be in the area or the shooter could have left the area, and that’s why you saw a city-wide search transpiring," Chief Schierbaum said.
The search eventually led police to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, but investigators have not released what mode of transportation the woman used.
"We deployed resources there, both city resources as well as our federal partners. And a short time later, at around 4 o’clock this afternoon, we were able to take into custody the individual we believe shot individuals at both West Peachtree as well as Peachtree Street," said Chief Schierbaum.
(Special to FOX 5)
A photo shared with FOX 5 shows the woman, dressed in a very distinct black and white striped shirt and blue jeans, standing handcuffed in front of the Truist Bank ATMs in the South Terminal. That photo was taken just after 4 p.m., about two hours after the last shot was fired. The woman had the same outfit and rolling suitcase as the woman seen in earlier suspect images released by police.
"The suspect was apprehended prior to being in any controlled areas of the airport," said Dickens.
Police say officers took a handgun into possession at the airport which investigators believe was used in both shootings.
"We do not believe these were random acts of violence. We do believe these individuals were likely targeted," the chief said.
Police said a second victim later died at the hospital.
Video taken by FOX 5 shows the woman being placed into the back of an Atlanta police cruiser. Her name and charges have not been released. | https://www.fox13news.com/news/police-investigating-shooting-in-midtown | 2022-08-23 02:52:36 | 0 | https://www.fox13news.com/news/police-investigating-shooting-in-midtown |
Junior guard Keisei Tominaga lifted the Huskers on a day when their senior bellwethers weren’t at their best, tallying 30 points on Sunday as he flummoxed Penn State’s defense from all over the court.
The performance marked the first time a Husker scored more than 23 points this season, a mark set by Tominaga from his previous career high. He made 5-of-10 3-pointers and 7-of-8 2-pointers in the victory over the Nittany Lions. Tominaga has made great strides in his second season in Lincoln, developing into one of the Huskers’ most consistent offensive weapons — not just its best 3-point shooter but one of its better at-rim finishers as well — and the performance against Penn State was his showcase.
The injury-ridden Huskers needed an incendiary performance from Tominaga to win, but he was hardly the only role player who stepped up for Nebraska.
Freshman guard Jamarques Lawrence nearly tallied a career-high in points of his own, finishing with 11 points on 3-of-4 3-point attempts, a team-high (and career-high) nine rebounds as well as three assists, two steals and a block. He’s now averaging 6.9 points per game through the past seven games after averaging only 1.5 in his first 13.
“Just so happy for that kid, how he approaches it every day…Made huge play after huge play,” Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg said of Lawrence postgame.
Lawrence scored the first and last points of the game for the Huskers — with a 3-pointer to open the scoring and a pair of free throws to close it out. Tominaga followed suit with a 3-pointer of his own to commence his torrid afternoon.
“Probably the first shot,” Tominaga said postgame when asked when he knew it would be a big day for him.
The Huskers never trailed but were hardly in a comfortable position for the entirety of the game. They opened their first substantial lead seven minutes into the game with an 11-0 run in which five different players scored. Up 26-13, the Huskers got beat on the offensive glass on three straight possessions, leading to seven unanswered points for the Nittany Lions, who had the nation’s worst offensive rebounding percentage entering the game, per kenpom.com.
Tominaga ended the run with a jumper, then senior guard Sam Griesel put Nebraska back ahead by double digits with a runaway dunk. Those plays sparked a 9-0 run that lifted the hosts to a 35-20, 15-point lead, their largest of the game, with four minutes remaining in the first half.
Penn State senior guard Seth Lundy, one of the most experienced players on the nation’s most experienced team per kenpom.com, made a pair of 3-pointers to cut the Huskers’ lead to 37-28 entering halftime. He finished with a team-high 24 points on eight made 3-pointers in what was his seventh career game against Nebraska.
After tallying 14 points in the first half, Tominaga started the second half with a 3-pointer. But PSU quickly trimmed the lead back to single digits, where it stayed for much of the second half. When star senior point guard Jalen Pickett made his first 3-pointer of the game, the Nittany Lions were within five points.
With just over 14 minutes remaining, Tominaga buried a fadeaway 3-pointer from the corner to put the Huskers back up 10. The shot marked three straight possessions in which he scored, and he tied his career high in the process.
The Nittany Lions quickly went to work, making another incision in the lead when senior guard Andrew Funk — who torched Nebraska with a season-high 23 points in PSU’s home win 15 days ago — made a 3-pointer to make the score 51-47.
Nebraska freshman guard Sam Hoiberg — averaging 6.8 points per game across the past four games after amassing just seven points in his nine prior games — responded with a reverse layup for his second make of the game. Funk came right back with another 3-pointer. Unbeknownst to both teams at that point, that three-point deficit was as close as Penn State got for the rest of the game.
With five unanswered points, Tominaga reached 25 on the day, and he put Nebraska back up three possessions, 57-50, with seven-and-a-half minutes remaining. He reached 30 thanks to another 5-0 personal run — with a reverse layup off a cut and pass from senior forward Derrick Walker and a 3-pointer — after PSU had gotten the lead down to three points.
“People label Keisei as a shooter, but his cutting off of Derrick, off of Griesel, is really impressive,” Fred Hoiberg said.
However, sandwiched between those spurts, the Huskers benefitted from some free throw luck. Penn State didn’t shoot from the line until late in the second half and went 1-of-4 when it did, an aberration from its Big Ten-best mark of 77%.
Penn State whittled the Husker lead down to four points, but Griesel — who had a relatively quiet day in a team-high 36 minutes — scored inside to put Nebraska ahead 64-58. The Lincoln native finished the game with seven points, seven rebounds and three assists.
Senior forward Derrick Walker went 0-for-3 from the free throw line late in the game and finished with just nine points on 3-of-8 shooting and four turnovers, but he found other ways to impact the game, with seven assists and six rebounds.
“Walker’s so tough in how he has the ball and make plays…Griesel just gets them into their stuff, and he stabilizes that team,” Penn State head coach Micah Shrewsberry said postgame. “He’s what they need to get everything running. They need all of it together. They need Griesel to stabilize them, get them into their offense. They need Walker to make passes and plays off the dribble. They need Tominaga’s cutting. It all works together.”
Without the regular contributions from Walker and Griesel — Nebraska’s two leading scorers — the Huskers were able to piece together enough offensively to sustain their lead. Sam Hoiberg made 3-of-4 free throws in the games final two minutes, Funk missed a 3-pointer that could have brought the visitors within three with under a minute-and-a-half left, and Lawrence hit another 3-pointer for a 69-60 lead to all but seal the game, as the Huskers won 72-63.
The win gave Nebraska its highest season win total (11) in its four years under Fred Hoiberg and tied his high water mark in Big Ten play set last season (four). Nebraska, now 11-13 overall and 4-9 in the conference, has a minimum of eight games remaining.
It was a damaging outcome for Penn State, which was already on the wrong side of the NCAA Tournament bubble entering the game.
The Huskers shot 53% overall and 8-of-20 (40%) from beyond the arc in one of their better shooting performances. Penn State shot 40% overall but made 14-of-38 3-pointers (37%) to remain within striking distance. Against the nation’s least mistake-prone team, Nebraska won the turnover battle (seven to PSU’s eight) in a game without a ton of stoppages stemming from mistakes or fouls, music to Pinnacle Bank Arena’s Sunday occupants’ ears.
The Huskers return to action on Wednesday at Michigan before hosting Wisconsin — a team of a very similar quality to Penn State — on Saturday. | https://www.dailynebraskan.com/sports/nebraska-men-s-basketball-beats-penn-state-behind-tominaga-s-career-day/article_d9e93c36-a5bc-11ed-99b4-6fd7acf16cc2.html | 2023-02-06 04:53:20 | 0 | https://www.dailynebraskan.com/sports/nebraska-men-s-basketball-beats-penn-state-behind-tominaga-s-career-day/article_d9e93c36-a5bc-11ed-99b4-6fd7acf16cc2.html |
It’s a chilly morning with temperatures starting the day in the 40s and low 50s. Some have managed to drop into the 30s. Little Rock will be in the low 70s by Noon and then have a high temperature of 79° this afternoon.
Be alerted as soon as severe weather coverage begins by downloading the Arkansas Storm Team app from the App Store or on Google Play. | https://www.kark.com/weather/weather-forecasts/arkansas-storm-team-forecast-cool-no-rain-in-the-forecast/ | 2022-09-30 11:32:05 | 0 | https://www.kark.com/weather/weather-forecasts/arkansas-storm-team-forecast-cool-no-rain-in-the-forecast/ |
INDIANA, Pa. , July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S&T Bancorp, Inc. (S&T) (NASDAQ: STBA), the holding company for S&T Bank, announced today that a conference call detailing the company's second quarter 2023 earnings will be held live over the Internet at 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Christopher J. McComish, chief executive officer, David G. Antolik, president, and Mark Kochvar, chief financial officer, will conduct the conference call. The public is invited to listen.
S&T Bancorp, Inc. intends to release its second quarter earnings before the market opens on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
PERTINENT USER INFORMATION:
What: S&T Bancorp, Inc. 2nd Quarter Earnings Conference Call
When: 1:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, July 20, 2023
Where: S&T Bank's Investor Relations webpage www.stbancorp.com
How: Live and replay webcast over the internet
After the live presentation, the webcast will be archived at www.stbancorp.com for 12 months.
To Ask Questions:
Prior to the webcast, please email questions to investor.relations@stbank.com. Also, participants who log into the conference call will have an opportunity to email their questions directly from the webpage beginning at 12:45 p.m. ET until the conclusion of the presentation.
Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Release:
The S&T Bancorp, Inc. Second Quarter Earnings Press Release can be accessed on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at www.stbancorp.com.
About S&T Bancorp, Inc. and S&T Bank
S&T Bancorp, Inc. is a $9.2 billion bank holding company that is headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania and trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol STBA. Its principal subsidiary, S&T Bank, was established in 1902 and operates in Pennsylvania and Ohio. S&T Bank was recently named by Forbes as a 2023 Best-in-State Bank. For more information visit stbancorp.com or stbank.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Holly Meyers, left, and Jennifer Banks, both with IPEX (formerly Silver Line Plastics), give a bicycle rack a fresh coat of paint at Edison Elementary School last year as part of United Way Day of Caring. Volunteers are needed for this year’s event.
United Way of Southwest Oklahoma is seeking volunteers for its 27th Annual David Hegwood Day of Caring.
Day of Caring will be held April 21 and will start with a community breakfast at 8 a.m. at the Lawton Farmers Market, 77 SW 4th Street.
United Way needs about 250 volunteers. If your organization, civic group, or business would like to provide volunteers, visit United Way’s website at www.uwswok.org and complete the document titled 2023 Day of Caring Volunteer Form. Individuals may also volunteer.
Those wishing to donate to help agency partners cover the costs of these projects may contact Tanna Vu at tanna.vu@uwswok.org.
Those interested in attending the breakfast should RSVP no later than April 7 by calling the United Way office at 580-355-0218.
The Day of Caring began in 1994, and has evolved into a massive community-wide effort that brings together volunteers committed to creating positive change in the lives of children, families and seniors. Local volunteers will fan out over Lawton to complete a variety of community service projects in the Lawton-Fort Sill area.
In 2012, the Day of Caring was renamed the David Hegwood Day of Caring in honor of the long-time United Way volunteer, advocate and community leader. | https://www.swoknews.com/community_news/united-way-seeks-volunteers-for-day-of-caring/article_7e925779-b641-5dfa-8afb-6e013843023c.html | 2023-03-23 13:28:03 | 1 | https://www.swoknews.com/community_news/united-way-seeks-volunteers-for-day-of-caring/article_7e925779-b641-5dfa-8afb-6e013843023c.html |
Which dock line is best?
You can’t just put a boat in park, turn off the engine and head onto the shore. You need to secure it in place first with a good dock line. There are two types of dock lines you should have — transient lines and permanent lines. Each has its own considerations.
The best overall dock line is the Innocedear Premium Navy Blue Dock Line Two-Pack. It’s made of tough nylon with a double braid, so you can rest assured that your boat won’t be going anywhere.
What to know before you buy a dock line
Transient vs. permanent
Transient and permanent dock lines are both required due to their differing functions.
- Transient lines are used when you’re away from your standard dock. They should be about two-thirds the length of your boat so you have more flexibility on objects you can dock to. They rarely have eyelets.
- Permanent lines are used at your regular docking place. They should be about half the length of your boat so they don’t take up more space than necessary and prevent your boat from drifting too far from the dock. They usually have eyelets.
Diameter
Your dock line needs to be thick enough to withstand the weight of your boat as it pulls away. You should have a minimum diameter of one-eighth of an inch for every 9 feet of boat length. For example, if your boat is 45 feet long, you should have a line that’s five-eighths of an inch thick.
What to look for in a quality dock line
Material
Dock lines are made from a variety of materials.
- Nylon is the main go-to for dock lines. It’s durable, flexible, ultraviolet- and fray-resistant and typically affordable. It doesn’t float though, so don’t drop it.
- Polypropylene is a cheaper alternative to nylon. It isn’t as resistant to UV rays, fraying and temperature changes. However, it’s still reasonably durable overall, and it floats.
- Polyester is a costlier alternative to nylon. It’s the most durable and resistant, but it’s stiff, making it harder to work with.
- Natural lines are also available, but they’re more meant for decoration than actual use due to low durability around water.
Eyelet
Eyelets are loops at the end of some dock lines that are used to quickly secure to cleats, whether on your boat or the dock. Some lines have eyelets on both ends.
Chafe guard
Chafe guards are tubes made of various materials, including foam and leather. They are placed toward the ends of lines to help them resist fraying.
How much you can expect to spend on a dock line
They can cost as little as $10 or as much as a few hundred dollars. Short and thin lines shouldn’t cost more than $15, while the average line costs $15-$30. Lines costing $50 or more are extra long and thick.
Dock line FAQ
How should I maintain my dock lines?
A. Maintaining a dock line involves proper storage and cleaning.
- Storage is as simple as keeping it neatly coiled when not in use. There are several methods you can use to store it properly, including tying it to the lifeline so it can hang freely and untangled.
- Cleaning a line is also simple, but it takes more effort. To get rid of grime, scrub the line with a brush and some soap while you submerge it in warm water. Then, rinse it off with a hose and hang it to dry. To give it back lost flexibility, place the line inside a secured pillowcase and wash it with plenty of fabric softener inside your washing machine, but let it air dry.
How long does a dock line last?
A. If you maintain it as best as you can it should last for two or three years on average. If you use it hard and constantly, it may only last for roughly six months.
What’s the best dock line to buy?
Top dock line
Innocedear Premium Navy Blue Dock Line Two-Pack
What you need to know: This durable double pack ensures you won’t need to buy another dock line for a long time
What you’ll love: The line is made of double braided military-grade nylon. It’s also treated to withstand the damage of salt and fresh water, weather and sunlight. It comes in three sizes with shorter lengths also having smaller diameters to fit any boat’s needs.
What you should consider: The nylon and treatment make this line feel a little slick in the hand. A few consumers received a different size than they ordered.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top dock line for the money
What you need to know: It’s a short line that’s great for quick tying.
What you’ll love: It comes in 4-, 5- or 6-foot lengths. An internal bungee cord gives it some stretch and snap back, plus it has eyelets at both ends for easy and strong security. Foam chafe guards protect the line and also float in case it falls in the water.
What you should consider: This is best used for short-term transient docking rather than permanent security. It can wear out after a few months if used heavily.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Worth checking out
SeaSense Solid Braid Dock Line
What you need to know: This line has a medium length and diameter for a low cost.
What you’ll love: It’s 15 feet long and a half-inch in diameter. It’s made of multi-filament polypropylene for durability and flexibility, plus it has a chafe guard and eyelet on one end. It floats for easy retrieval, and it ships in a recyclable storage box.
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Kenley Jansen blew Friday night’s contest against the Cardinals.
His Red Sox had taken a 6-5 lead in the bottom of the eighth, scoring two in the frame following a Rafael Devers run-scoring double and an RBI groundout by a pinch-hitting Raimel Tapia.
It had the makings of another come-from-behind win for the Red Sox. It would have been their 14th of the year, the most in the majors.
But Jansen, who recorded his 400th save Wednesday and was honored at Fenway Park before Friday’s game, came out flat, walking Paul DeJong, who then stole second, and allowing a Lars Nootbaar RBI single. Nolan Gorman entered the box and launched a two-run homer to right, cementing an 8-6 Red Sox loss.
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Jansen faced four hitters. All reached base.
It was a shame since, in his first start since 2021 — and his first as a Red Sox — James Paxton’s outing couldn’t have gone any better.
The lefthander yielded just two runs on a Nolan Arenado two-run homer in the first inning that landed in the Green Monster seats. He topped out at 98 miles per hour, weaponizing his fastball to suffocate the St. Louis hitters for nine strikeouts over five innings.
Starter Adam Wainwright held the Red Sox scoreless for the first three frames, but Alex Verdugo opened up the fourth with a line-drive double down the left-field line. Justin Turner drew a one-out walk, and Rafael Devers moved the runners over to second and third with his ground out to first. Jarren Duran then delivered a two-run single on a broken bat that reached the green space in short right field.
Back-to-back homers in the fifth by Enmanuel Valdez and Connor Wong put the Red Sox ahead, 4-2.
But not for long after Josh Winckowski came out for the the sixth inning and Willson Contreras pounded a solo shot to right-center. The Cardinals strung together four straight hits off Winckowski to tie the game, 4-4.
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The Cardinals took the lead when Richard Bleier replaced Winckowski surrendered an RBI double to Nootbaar. .
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Joey Wendle Player Prop Bets: Marlins vs. Royals - June 5
Published: Jun. 5, 2023 at 10:23 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
The Miami Marlins, including Joey Wendle and his .522 slugging percentage in past 10 games, including four extra-base hits but no homers), take on starting pitcher Carlos Hernandez and the Kansas City Royals at LoanDepot park, Monday at 6:40 PM ET.
In his most recent game, he went 1-for-4 with a double against the Athletics.
Joey Wendle Game Info & Props vs. the Royals
- Game Day: Monday, June 5, 2023
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Stadium: LoanDepot park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Royals Starter: Carlos Hernandez
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -189)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +875)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +195)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +140)
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Joey Wendle At The Plate
- Wendle is hitting .215 with five doubles, two triples and seven walks.
- In 12 of 24 games this season, Wendle has picked up at least one hit, including one game with multiple hits.
- He has not hit a home run in his 24 games this year.
- Wendle has driven in a run in four games this season (16.7%), including one multiple-RBI game.
- In five of 24 games this year, he has scored, including multiple runs once.
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Royals Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Royals has a collective 8.9 K/9, which ranks 13th in MLB.
- The Royals have the 27th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (4.98).
- Royals pitchers combine to give up 65 total home runs at a clip of 1.1 per game (to rank 14th in the league).
- The Royals will send Hernandez (0-3) to the mound for his third start of the season.
- The righty last appeared in relief on Saturday, when he tossed a third of an inning against the Colorado Rockies, allowing four earned runs while giving up three hits.
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BEIJING, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quhuo Limited (NASDAQ: QH) ("Quhuo," the "Company," "we" or "our"), a leading gig economy platform focusing on life services in China, today announced that it will report unaudited financial results for the second half and full year 2022 before the open of the U.S. markets on Friday, April 14, 2023.
The Company's management will hold a conference call on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong time on the same day) to discuss the unaudited financial results.
For participants who wish to join the call using dial-in numbers, please preregister online prior to the call to receive the dial-in details.
Conference Call Preregistration
Participants can register for the conference call by navigating to https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10030146-td56sh.html. Once preregistration has been completed, participants will receive the dial-in numbers, a Passcode, and a unique access PIN. The conference ID is 10030146. To join the conference, please dial the number you receive, enter the passcode followed by your PIN, and you will be joined to the conference instantly.
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.quhuo.cn/.
A replay will be accessible after the conclusion of the conference call through April 21, 2023 by dialing the following numbers:
ABOUT QUHUO LIMITED
Quhuo Limited (NASDAQ: QH) ("Quhuo" or the "Company") is a leading gig economy platform focusing on local life services in China. Leveraging Quhuo+, its proprietary technology infrastructure, Quhuo is dedicated to empowering and linking workers and local life service providers and providing end-to-end operation solutions for the life service market. The Company currently provides multiple industry-tailored operational solutions, primarily including on-demand delivery solutions, mobility service solutions, housekeeping and accommodation solutions, and other services, meeting the living needs of hundreds of millions of families in the communities.
With the vision of promoting employment, stabilizing income and empowering entrepreneurship, Quhuo explores multiple scenarios to promote employment of workers, provides, among others, safety and security and vocational training to protect workers, and helps workers plan their career development paths to realize their self-worth.
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PITTSBURGH, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create a revolutionary hair care product applicator that could appeal to a mass market by cutting across gender, multi-cultural and diverse demographics with both consumer and commercial application," said one of two inventors, from Madison, Ala., "so we invented the HAIR CARE APPLICATOR/ SCALP MASSAGER. Our design complements and provides an easy, mess-free and pocket-friendly solution for applying any hair care product of choice."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved way to apply hair care treatments to hair. In doing so, it saves time and effort and it helps to reduce messes. It can also be used to massage the head and scalp. The invention features an effective design that is easy to apply and use so it is ideal for consumers and commercial salons. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Birmingham sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-BRK-4118, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Tennessee's Black immigrant population is increasing. Many of those immigrants are pushing to raise awareness of their cultures and histories.
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Tennessee's Black immigrant population is increasing. Many of those immigrants are pushing to raise awareness of their cultures and histories.
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Members of Kina Zore, a Boston-based band led by Helder Tsinine, play some pretty unusual instruments in their 2023 Tiny Desk Contest submission, "Covid 19." In addition to Tsinine on guitar and Galen Willett on bass, you see band members playing pots and pans, pouring water and employing jars of jam, pickles and even protein powder as drums. The band's unique approach to making its song is part of what made it stand out to this year's Contest judges (including Sharon Van Etten, who included the entry in an episode of Tiny Desk Contest Top Shelf). It's one of a handful of impressive entries Weekend Edition is featuring this summer.
Tsinine says the idea for the entry came naturally to the band members, who have been playing music together since 2009. "We were in the kitchen talking about submitting to the Contest and thought, 'we should just record it right here!'," he shares.
Sung in Tsinine's native language of Ronga, the song "Covid 19" reflects upon the everyday struggles many faced during lockdown, and also acknowledges that some were facing much bigger challenges, like war. He says he had the idea for the song while listening to NPR one day — he heard a reporter talking about numerous major conflicts throughout the world and it put his own lockdown experience into perspective. Tsinine says the song's refrain, "Sekelekane Mu Nyhima" means "please stand up and salute the doctors, teachers and soldiers who put their life on the line to help everyone in need."
Tsinine also shed light on the experiences and musical influences that shape his art. He grew up in Mozambique during the civil war and says he named the group Kina Zore in an effort to revive a forgotten traditional Mozambique dance by the same name. He didn't grow up with any instruments — he improvised with whatever he could find, much like his Contest entry video — but was fascinated by traditional African instruments and American rock musicians. Eventually he began playing guitar, and describes his musical style as a blend of those influences.
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Parkland jurors hear 3rd day of heartbreaking testimony
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - A Girl Scout and avid reader. A trombone player who loved movies and basketball. A straight-A student who loved Irish dance and was looking forward to a trip to Ireland.
Jurors in the trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz heard tearful statements Wednesday from three families whose children were among the 17 he murdered at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018. It was the third straight day of such testimony — but it didn’t make it any easier to hear as once again jurors, spectators and even Cruz’s lawyers wiped away tears.
Fourteen families have now given statements, with the final three set for Thursday after the jury tours the three-story classroom building where the massacre took place.
Cruz, 23, pleaded guilty in October to the murders; the trial, in its third week, is only to decide if he will be sentenced to death or life without parole.
Tony and Jennifer Montalto told the seven-man, five-woman jury and 10 alternates how their daughter Gina had saved a toddler from drowning when she was 10, and described the turtle figurine the child’s grateful mother gave her. It still decorates her now unused room.
Gina, who was 14 when she died, had an infectious personality, they said, and was an avid reader.
“She once told me she wanted to live in a library,” her mother said. The children’s wing at the Parkland library is now named for her.
Her father, wearing the same suit he wore to their last father-daughter dance, said her death has driven a wedge between him and his wife and left her younger brother angry.
“Gina was our best girl and Anthony our best boy,’’ he said. “My son struggles to make sense of Gina’s death at her school.”
They used to play together “filling our house with laughter,” he said. “Now there is deafening silence.”
Max Schachter spoke of his son, Alex, who was a dedicated trombone player in the school band. The 14-year-old also loved movies and played guard on a basketball team.
“Our family is broken. There is a constant emptiness,” his father said, adding that there is a part of him that will “always be sad and miserable.”
He said the family is haunted by the fact that they will never know whether Alex would have gone to his dream school, the University of Connecticut, or stayed closer to home.
“It’s an ache that is just constant,” he said. “I wish every single day that this was a nightmare that I could wake up from.”
He said that at 5 a.m. on the day of Alex’s funeral, he and Alex’s older brother, Ryan, were struggling to finish his eulogy when Ryan suggested looking in Alex’s bedroom trash can. There they found a poem titled “Life is like a Roller-coaster,” which Alex had written for his English class. Ryan read it for the jury.
Isabel Dalu, a friend who spoke on behalf of the family of shooting victim Cara Loughran, said Cara always reminded her of a “porcelain doll.” She made straight A’s, loved the beach and to surf. She also was looking forward to a vacation in Ireland the family had planned for the summer of 2018, Dalu said.
“Losing Cara has left a crushing absence in their lives,” Dalu said.
Dalu’s daughter was Cara’s “first friend and the big sister she didn’t have,” she said. The two loved Irish dancing, and Cara was looking forward to performing at the St. Patrick’s Day festival, she said.
Dalu said her own daughter still does Irish dance “to continue Cara’s legacy.”
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This story has been edited to correct the name of a shooting victim’s mother to Jennifer Montalto, not Gina.
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It's not a typo, the project at Cal Poly-Humboldt is really called Black to the Land. It's a farm project to get Black students from the university involved in agriculture, growing both plants and animals.
Douglas Smith, Coordinator at the Umoja Center for Pan African Student Excellence, interned at a farm and got a lot out of the experience.
That led to the creation of Black to the Land, meant to train Black students to be the next generation of farmers.
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CINCINNATI, Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivering innovative and effective solutions to today's biggest student transportation challenges, First Student continues to lead the industry with the launch of First Consulting. The new service allows school districts to tap into the expertise of the world's largest school transportation provider.
First Consulting leverages First Student's extensive experience providing safe, reliable and efficient transportation to school districts across North America. The company can evaluate daily transportation operations, bus routing, electrification, fleet maintenance, management and safety to enhance a district's transportation service.
"At First Student, we understand what it takes to successfully and safely manage and operate student transportation for school districts," said First Student CEO and President John Kenning. "We transport more students, maintain more buses and plan more routes than any other transportation provider. We are excited to share that vast knowledge with even more school districts, delivering customized assessments for complete transportation success, allowing districts, and their students, to thrive now and in the future."
Every First Consulting service offering begins with an in-depth assessment by an internal team of First Student experts. They can identify opportunities for continuous improvement, providing valuable insights on how districts can better serve the evolving needs of students and families.
"Student transportation is not one size fits all," said First Consulting Vice President Leslie Norgren. "We recognize school districts have unique needs. By leveraging our expertise, scale and technology, we can help districts solve day-to-day operational challenges, offering proven solutions, ensuring students receive the best possible ride to and from school every day."
School districts that want to improve transportation services can benefit from First Consulting's daily operations assessment. All aspects of day-to-day operations are analyzed, including dispatching, staffing, daily management, safety, communication and Key Performance Indicators. First Consulting can identify opportunities to improve overall effectiveness.
Understanding the importance of safe and timely bus routes, First Consulting also offers a routing efficiency and effectiveness analysis as a stand-alone option for districts. It includes examining routes, school schedules and bus utilization. First Student manages the routing of more than 30,000 vehicles each year, working with all major routing platforms. The evaluation can help districts improve on-time performance and reduce costs.
As more school districts look to modernize their fleets with electric school buses, while improving the health and well-being of students, First Consulting can simplify the process. First Student's EV experts can assist districts with grant applications, infrastructure design, hardware and software selection, charger and bus selections, site assessments, utility outreach and construction, and deployment. First Student is the largest operator of electric school buses in the world with more than one million miles of service with EVs.
First Consulting can also develop solutions to assist districts with fleet management and maintenance, ensuring students are riding safe and reliable buses to and from school. Assessments in these areas include evaluating the district's entire fleet, usage and associated costs to provide recommendations for fleet optimization and improved reliability. First Student has a network of ASE-certified technicians, lean shop facilities and an unmatched preventative maintenance program for districts to leverage.
Recognizing the most important safety feature on the bus is a well-trained driver, districts can partner with First Consulting for enhanced driver training. First Student invests heavily in driver development to lead the industry in safety and is now offering its researched-based special needs program, First Serves, to all school districts. The company is the largest provider of special education transportation services in North America, understanding transporting students with physical and emotional disabilities requires experience, specialized training and compassion.
First Student provides unmatched care and the safest ride to school to five million students every school day. The company has more than 100 years of experience working with school districts to deliver modern student transportation solutions.
About First Student
As a leading school transportation solutions provider in North America, First Student strives to provide the best start and finish to every school day. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry's strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services, including full-service transportation and management, special-needs transportation, fleet electrification, route optimization, and scheduling, maintenance, and charter services with a fleet of about 46,600 buses.
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Dally in the Alley returns to Cass Corridor
Dally in the Alley returned to Detroit's Cass Corridor Saturday with concerts, food, art and more.
The festival comes back after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic for its 43rd year. Dally at the Alley keeps its 1970s roots alive in its theme and art, though it includes bands from the genres of other eras as well.
It means a lot to be able to hold the event again, organizer and North Cass Community Union president Adriel Thornton said.
"It's a community celebration where neighbors can see each other, walk around with each other, vendors can come sell their wares, bands have an opportunity to play and showcase their talents. It's just uplifting to highlight this community," Thornton said.
It's good to be back at an event that allows people to connect with each other, Hazel Park resident Evan Cissell said. He came to enjoy music and "represent hacky sack" and has roped at least 104 people throughout the day into a hacky sack ring.
"I've been here about two hour, I've gotten everything from 6-year-old children and to 67-year-old adults," Cissell said. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/09/10/dally-in-the-alley-returns-to-cass-corridor/8052336001/ | 2022-09-11 02:18:29 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/09/10/dally-in-the-alley-returns-to-cass-corridor/8052336001/ |
Royals score 3 runs in eighth inning, rally past Twins 3-2
By PATRICK DONNELLY
Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Whit Merrifield drove in two runs with a double and scored on Bobby Witt Jr.’s double, as the Kansas City Royals rallied for three runs in the eighth inning and beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2. Josh Staumont (2-1) worked a scoreless inning to pick up the win. Scott Barlow escaped a bases-loaded jam in the eighth and stranded two on base in the ninth to earn his fifth save. Devin Smeltzer pitched seven scoreless innings for the Twins before Tyler Duffey (2-3) let the lead slip away in the eighth. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/26/royals-score-3-runs-in-eighth-inning-rally-past-twins-3-2/ | 2022-05-27 05:21:55 | 0 | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/26/royals-score-3-runs-in-eighth-inning-rally-past-twins-3-2/ |
Nothing warms the bones and the soul quite like a hearty bowl of chili.
Best of all, recent breakthroughs in plant-based meat technology mean vegetarians can satisfy their carnivorous urges without the guilt. The veggie meats also allow genuine carnivores to snarf down on a meatless alternative that tastes as good as the real thing.
Jack Bishop of the PBS television show America's Test Kitchen has a vegetarian chili recipe that will both raise your taste buds and your eyebrows: Weeknight Meaty Chili.
It's from the new book from America's Test Kitchen titled Vegan Cooking for Two, which features more than 200 dishes designed for folks ranging from committed vegans to the veggie curious.
"This is a plant-based chili for people who love meaty chili but are trying to eat less meat," Bishop says. "I promise you when you're done with this, if you were to serve this to someone, they would think it was beef."
Morning Edition's A Martínez tested out the recipe in his Los Angeles kitchen as Bishop kept a watchful eye over Zoom from Boston.
The two last got together in July for a lesson on grilling the perfect plant-based burger. Martínez says that was his first plant-based meal, and he hasn't looked back since.
"I feel cleaner inside, if that makes any sense," he says. "It might be in my head, Jack. It might not be. It might be something real. But I feel like I am cleaner inside than I ever have been in my whole life."
But residents of Texans be warned! This recipe challenges some of the Lone Star State's most cherished beliefs.
Weeknight Meaty Chili gets a lot of its taste from the same ingredients that go into traditional chili; onions, garlic, cumin, tomatoes, chili powder. Plant-based meats from companies like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat have developed a faux ground beef that not only tastes like the real thing but it feels right too. Bishop says the companies put a lot of research into giving the veggie meats just the right texture and chew.
The fake meats fall short, however, when it comes to protein. Four ounces of ground beef has about a third more protein than veggie meat.
The America's Test Kitchen recipe gets around the protein deficit by adding red kidney beans.
They might taste yummy but nothing could be more offensive to a Texan than adding beans to chili. Real Texas chili has meat, meat and more meat. In other words, beans ain't welcome in these parts!
Bishop says it's pretty easy to fool a meat lover into chowing down on veggie chili. But perhaps the less said, the better.
Weeknight Meaty Chili recipe
Serves 2
Total time 45 minutes
Ingredients
1. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until
shimmering. Add onion and cook until softened and lightly browned, 5
to 7 minutes. Stir in chili powder, garlic, and cumin and cook until
fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in ground meat and cook, breaking up
meat with wooden spoon, until firm crumbles form, about 3 minutes.
2. Stir in water, scraping up any browned bits, then stir in beans and
tomatoes and their juice. Bring to simmer, partially cover, and cook
until beans begin to break down and liquid is slightly thickened, 20
to 25 minutes. Off heat, stir in cilantro and season with salt and
pepper to taste. Serve. (Chili can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.)
Use What You've Got:
Substitute other canned beans, such as cannellini, black, or pinto,
for red kidney beans.
Level Up:
Serve with lime wedges, chopped avocado, plant-based sour cream,
plant-based shredded cheese, pickled jalapeños, tortilla chips,
hot sauce, and/or salsa.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Multiple deaths were reported during a police raid Thursday in Rio de Janeiro’s largest complex of favelas, or low-income communities, but the exact toll remained unclear.
An officer and two other individuals were killed and a woman was injured, an early police statement said. The Rio-based newspaper O Globo, among other outlets, reported that the woman was pronounced dead after being taken to a nearby hospital.
Upon arriving just beyond the site of the operation, Associated Press reporters saw residents carrying four bodies as bystanders shouted, “We want peace!” Residents said that more bodies were still inside the favela and that those who attempted to help the injured risked arrest.
“It’s a massacre inside, which police are calling an operation,” one woman told AP, speaking on the condition of anonymity because she feared reprisals from authorities. ”They’re not letting us help (victims),” she added, saying she saw one man arrested for attempting to do so.
Police said in a statement that the raid targeted a criminal group in Complexo do Alemao that stole vehicles and cargo and robbed banks as well as invaded nearby neighborhoods.
Earlier this year, Brazil’s Supreme Court established a series of conditions for police to conduct raids in Rio’s favelas as a means to reduce police killings and violations of human rights. The court ordered that lethal force be used only in situations in which all other means have been exhausted and when necessary to protect life.
The ruling came in response to a raid on the Jacarezinho favela in 2021 that resulted in 28 people being killed. As was the case Thursday, an officer died during that raid, which some speculated at the time was the cause for subsequent abuse and summary executions.
Thursday’s operation began before dawn and was still underway at midday. Nearly 400 police officers were involved, including Rio’s tactical police unit, backed up by four helicopters and 10 bullet-proofed vehicles, according to the police statement.
Videos circulating on social media showed intense shootouts between criminals as well as a police helicopter flying low over the small, brick houses. Rio’s police have used helicopters to shoot at targets, even in densely populated residential areas, and video showed shots being fired from the favela at the aircraft.
In another video shared by Voz da Comunidade, a community news outlet focused on Rio’s favelas, residents can be seen calling for peace and waving white cloths from their windows and rooftops. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Rio-de-Janeiro-police-conduct-deadly-raid-in-17319925.php | 2022-07-21 17:41:53 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Rio-de-Janeiro-police-conduct-deadly-raid-in-17319925.php |
A judge is stepping in after hearing disturbing details about an in-home daycare death on April 10 just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, in Bellevue.
Until further notice, the caregiver, Annie Clark — who is legally named Anne Jordan — cannot own or operate a daycare business. A temporary restraining order against the in-home daycare owner was granted after the Tennessee Department of Human Services filed a complaint.
The complaint detailed how the mother of a three-month-old who died discovered him "cold to the touch" in the caregiver's bed. The document said the mother arrived at the apartment at around 3:10 p.m. local time. She knocked on the door for 10 to 15 minutes and got no response.
When another parent arrived to pick up their child, the two parents opened the unlocked front door. The mom found her baby not breathing, and CPR was not successful. The complaint said three babies under six months old and three babies between seven and 16 months old were also alone in the apartment.
The complaint also noted that the daycare was operating without a license.
Tennessee requires anyone who is watching five or more unrelated kids for three or more hours a day to be licensed. And there must be one adult for every four babies.
Several rules were broken in this case. The temporary restraining order now prohibits Clark from obtaining a license to become compliant with the state's rules and permits the state's daycare licensing officials to ensure she doesn't operate an illegal daycare.
The case was scheduled to be heard in court on April 28.
This story was originally published by Scripps News Nashville.
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Nearly 5,000 K-12 teachers, counselors, and district administrators nationwide to attend the free virtual conference
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EVERFI, Inc., a leading social impact education innovator, today announced that its third annual LearnOn Conference, scheduled for Thursday, July 21, is on track to bring together nearly 5,000 K-12 educators from around the country. The half-day virtual conference offers attendees the opportunity to collaborate and connect with other education professionals on the most innovative education strategies while participating in sessions grounded in whole-child learning at no cost.
The theme for this year's conference is Forward Together, a nod to some of the most challenging years of teaching for many educators during the COVID-19 pandemic -- and how the path ahead is more manageable with the collective help of colleagues across the country and those who support educators.
The LearnOn conference provides teachers, counselors, and district administrators the space to recharge and collaborate on creating strategies and plans for the upcoming school year. Attendees will be able to choose from more than 25 breakout sessions to hear from experts and participate in discussions on pressing topics such as:
- How Gen Z students approach learning differently
- How teachers can deal with transitions and burnout
- How teachers can support their students' mental health along with their own mental health
- How teachers can engage families in the classroom
- How administrators can master financial literacy mandates
These sessions will be led by current educators, as well as subject matter experts from EVERFI and its strategic partners including the Born This Way Foundation, BetterUp, Canva, PearDeck, and more. The ability to provide the conference at no cost to educators is made possible through the support of Ball Corporation, BetterHelp, Group 1001, HCA Healthcare, Intuit, Truth Initiative, and ZelleⓇ.
"We started the LearnOn Conference in response to the pandemic in 2020 as a way to provide teachers critical support and resources to navigate the changing learning environment," said Jessica Barlett, senior vice president, K-12 Operations, EVERFI. "With EVERFI's network of more than 25,000 schools, we are in a unique position to bring together so many educators and field experts who are passionate about whole-child learning and preparing students for the real world. It's important to have conversations about the unique challenges our educators face in the 21st century, and we are proud to provide teachers and administrators with the tools to be successful in the upcoming school year."
In addition to participating in breakout sessions, conference attendees will learn from more than 60 education experts, explore the latest research and resources related to real-world learning, and receive a certificate for four hours of professional development. Attendees will also hear from keynote speaker Joe "Mr. D" Dombrowski, a comedian and teacher, and musical guest singer-songwriter Nina Grae.
To register for the LearnOn Conference, educators should visit https://learnon.everfi.com/. To receive the latest updates on the LearnOn Conference, please follow @EVERFIK12 on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and TikTok.
EVERFI, a Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) company, is an international technology company driving social impact through education to address the most challenging issues affecting society ranging from financial wellness to mental health to workplace conduct and other critical topics. Founded in 2008, EVERFI's Impact-as-a-Service™ solution and digital educational content have reached more than 45 million learners globally. In 2020, the company was recognized as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company and was featured on Fortune Magazine's Impact 20 List. The company was also named to the 2021 GSV EdTech 150, a list of the most transformative growth companies in digital learning. Blackbaud, the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, acquired EVERFI in December of 2021. To learn more about EVERFI please visit everfi.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Twitter @EVERFI.
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LOS ANGELES -- Michelle Williams talked to On The Red Carpet at the 2023 Oscars Nominees Luncheon about her acting experience for the Oscar-nominated Steven Spielberg film, "The Fabelmans." Williams used Spielberg's personal insight into his late mother's life as inspiration and reference for her role.
"It started really the moment that we met, he just started sharing and he never ran out," Williams said. "There were always new memories and new insights into who she was and how she lived."
Williams explains how Spielberg's mother is such a force and "they let her live on every page, on every scene. She just is so expansive, so vivid. She is passionate and she is never punished for her desires."
The Best Actress nominee, who was offered the role over a Zoom call with Spielberg, is grateful to be able to bring his mother to life on the big screen. "It's such a thrill to be able to do the thing that you love and see people again and to feel like life stretching in front of you and it's long and that it's limber and that things come back and people come back," Williams said. "It feels great." | https://abc11.com/michelle-williams-on-the-red-carpet-oscars-abc-entertainment/12935131/ | 2023-03-10 02:56:38 | 1 | https://abc11.com/michelle-williams-on-the-red-carpet-oscars-abc-entertainment/12935131/ |
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global communications agency, Ruder Finn, today announced the appointment of Jon Tilton as Head, Digital and Social for Healthcare. Tilton will join Ruder Finn's executive leadership team and report directly to Christie Anbar, Managing Director of Healthcare. In this newly created position, Tilton will bring together Ruder Finn's extensive social and digital capabilities under the healthcare banner and be responsible for the strategic development and execution of digital programs for clients across product, policy, and corporate healthcare communications.
"Jon's deep understanding of digital's impact on stakeholder engagement and the customer experience reinforces our position as thought partners at a time when integrated omnichannel approaches have never been more important," said Anbar.
"The healthcare industry is at a pivotal inflection point, with the digital landscape rapidly evolving for patients, retailers, payers, biopharma and health tech," said Tilton. "The healthcare journey starts online, not at the doctor's office – providing an opportunity to not only connect earlier but engage throughout that journey, which changes the way we need to serve clients. Strategy, analytics-driven messaging, compelling creative and interactive patient-first experiences are imperative for a company's or brand's success."
With over two decades of experience, Tilton began his career on Capitol Hill in key leadership offices; worked in the Strategic Communications group for America's Health Insurance Plans with focus on Medicare, Medicaid, Part D, HDHPs and LTCi; and has provided stakeholder engagement and market access counsel for integrated delivery networks, hospitals, diagnostics, insurance plans, business groups, biotech and global life science companies with concentration on ACA/Obamacare, arthritis, COVID-19, diabetes, oncology and obesity related therapeutic areas.
Ruder Finn's strategic investment in its expansion of digital capabilities is a result of strong double-digit growth over the past four years. This latest hire to Ruder Finn's largest practice builds on the agency's continued momentum and further strengthens its digital offerings for clients within the pharma, diagnostic, health tech and payer space.
Ruder Finn is one of the world's largest independent global communications and creative agencies. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn has defined and redefined PR for more than 70 years, shaping communications that help move industry-defining brands, companies and leaders from what's now to what's next. Uniquely co-headquartered in the U.S. and China, Ruder Finn provides clients with bold communications strategies based on a global perspective and localized market knowledge that redefine leadership, reimagine the marketplace, and rethink customer experiences around a shared sense of purpose. The agency is organized around four core areas of expertise: Health & Wellness, Corporate Reputation, Technology & Innovation and Consumer Connection. Specialty practices include RF Relate, RFx Studios, ICX and RF TechLab. Ruder Finn has offices across 4 continents including the U.S., Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Wholly owned agencies within Ruder Finn Group include: Ruder Finn Inc., Peppercomm, Comunicad, Mantis PR, RLA Collective, RF Bloom, and SPI Group. For more information visit www.ruderfinn.com.
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In two days, the two-week window for application of the franchise tag opens. By the time the clock strikes 4:00 p.m. ET on March 7, the Ravens will either have a long-term deal in place with quarterback Lamar Jackson, or the Ravens will apply the franchise tag.
The only other option would be to let him become an unrestricted free agent, or to use the transition tag. The first of those is impossible, the second is pretty close to that.
Barring a dramatic change in position by the team or the player, a long-term deal isn’t happening. Jackson wants a five-year, fully-guaranteed contract, like the one that the Browns gave to Deshaun Watson. The Ravens don’t want to give Jackson a five-year, fully-guaranteed contract.
So what will happen? Our guess is that the Ravens and Jackson won’t work out a long-term deal before the tag window closes. The question then becomes whether the Ravens will apply the exclusive or non-exclusive version of the tag.
The exclusive version means he wouldn’t be able to negotiate with other teams. He’d play for the Ravens or no one. His franchise tender would be based on the average of the five highest quarterback cap numbers for 2023, determined as of a week or so before the draft.
Currently, that’s $45.4 million. But restructurings between now and April will surely change things, dropping the number lower.
The non-exclusive version of the franchise tag, which would result in a tender of $32.4 million, would give Jackson the ability to talk to other teams that have first-round picks in the next two drafts available. (Jackson, for example, couldn’t contact the Dolphins or the Saints until after the 2023 draft ends, since neither has their original first-round picks.)
If the Ravens opt for the non-exclusive franchise tag, Jackson would then have the ability to seek the five-year, fully-guaranteed contract that he wants from another team that has its original 2023 first-round pick: Falcons, Panthers, Jets, Titans, Seahawks, Commanders (if they change their minds about not wanting a veteran quarterback, or if they simply say they never dreamed the Ravens would use non-exclusive tag on Jackson), whoever.
Given that Jackson doesn’t have an agent (as we’ve said time and again, he needs one), how would it even happen? Would he call the teams? Would the teams reach out to him? (Five years ago, in the weeks preceding the draft, interested teams reportedly had a hard time connecting with him.)
Would there be any actual negotiation, or would he just wait for someone to drop the Deshaun Watson deal into his lap?
That’s where a good agent could make a big difference. The agent can explain to Jackson how and why Watson worked the system to get a five-year, fully-guaranteed contract despite more than 20 pending civil lawsuits, and that these offers just don’t materialize from thin air.
What if the blowback the Browns experienced last year keeps another team from offering Jackson a five-year, fully-guaranteed deal? Yes, it takes only one team to do it. Will any team do it?
A trade could be the end result, for something less than two first-round picks -- especially if it’s the Falcons (with the eighth overall pick) or the Panthers (with the ninth) that try to get Jackson. In lieu of waiting for someone who drafts lower in round one signing Jackson to an offer sheet (or having him sign an offer sheet the 2023 draft, putting 2024 and 2025 first-round picks in play), the Ravens could accept a top-10 pick and maybe a second-rounder or a third-rounder in 2023, or perhaps a conditional pick in 2024 based on Jackson’s playing time in 2023.
Our current guess is that, unless the exclusive franchise tender dips below $40 million, the Ravens will be inclined to go the non-exclusive route. That would give them the ability to match any offer sheet Jackson signs, to take a pair of first-round picks if they choose not to match, or to otherwise work out a trade.
And if no one will give Jackson the five-year, fully-guaranteed contract he wants, he’ll have to decide whether to play for the Ravens on a one-year tender and do it all over again in 2024, or to accept the best offer the Ravens will make on a long-term deal.
Yes, it would all go a lot more smoothly if Jackson had an agent. Frankly, if he had an agent, he would have likely signed a long-term deal before the 2022 season even began. | https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/what-will-happen-with-lamar-jacksons-contract | 2023-06-30 18:06:02 | 1 | https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/what-will-happen-with-lamar-jacksons-contract |
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The leader of Ethiopia's Tigray region has been invited to African Union-led peace talks in South Africa this weekend.
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The city of White Hall continues to experience growth.
"The area along Sheridan Road is the fastest growing area in the city," White Hall Mayor Noel Foster said.
White Hall developer Umesh "U.E." Patel said he saw such potential in the Sheridan Road area that he built the Dairy Queen, Holiday Inn Express, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, the White Hall Plaza and Colton's Steak House & Grill. He later sold Colton's.
A number of enterprises, such as Relyance Bank's headquarters, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, the White Hall Plaza, two new national restaurant chains and more, opened in the year or so prior to the recent opening of Simmons Bank's second branch.
Other businesses who want to take advantage of the traffic are building just over the White Hall-Pine Bluff border on Sheridan Road, like White Hall Fresh Market and Woodlands Fine Wines & Spirits.
White Hall is dry, said Foster, but this allows the store to also take advantage of local demand and the busy road.
The investments were driven in part by traffic counts and now by the upcoming widening of Sheridan Road on both sides of Interstate 530. It will extend approximately two miles on either side of the interstate from the intersection of U.S. 270 and Arkansas 365-S to Arkansas 104 to Arkansas 365, Foster said.
In the early 2000s, there were only a gas station and a few other businesses like a Subway and a pizza place clustered around the east side of Interstate 530 at Exit 34.
Then about a decade ago, a few more businesses popped up; many were fast food related, but retail shops also opened. The last few years have seen unprecedented growth, Foster said.
Kevin Bonnette, White Hall Chamber of Commerce president, described Smart Auto Group's decision to build on the west side of I-530 "a game changer," spurring additional developments nearby.
"It's amazing how much the entire area [both sides of I-530] has grown," Bonnette said.
Simmons Bank Community President Chad Pittillo said about the reason for a second branch, "that area has continued to grow."
The east-side area closest to the interstate has filled in, but there are a few remaining spots closer to the Jefferson Parkway and Sheridan Road intersection.
For the moment, the Simmons Bank branch is the last large project to open its door on Sheridan Road near Interstate 530 in White Hall, and most of the spots between the interstate and first mile are filled with businesses.
2022 WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR
Last year will be remembered as the year of grand openings (about a dozen or so) and unparalleled commercial growth in White Hall, and yet the city's still ranked one of Arkansas' safest cities with excellent schools.
"The city of White Hall continues to rank in the top 10 best places to live and has a low crime rate ... Over the last 20 years, [city leaders] have planned well ... I think you have to work at growing your city because it does not happen by accident," the mayor said.
For example, Foster added, "I specifically target restaurant franchises that complement each other and are not direct competition with each other. This approach provides more choices for our community and for our visitors."
Two of the city's newest family-friendly restaurants are Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, which are located on Sheridan Road.
Sheridan Road isn't the only area dealing with growth; the northern end of town, near I-530 Exit 32, is experiencing recent growth.
The White Hall High School built new athletic, fine arts and agricultural facilities, and the Jefferson Regional Medical Center and Lifepoint Health broke ground on a 76-bed medical facility last fall.
The school and hospital are located on West Holland Avenue, and Foster said he believes these will attract new businesses to the area in the future. | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/mar/21/development-continues-in-white-hall/ | 2023-03-21 11:10:53 | 0 | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/mar/21/development-continues-in-white-hall/ |
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s defense capabilities will not be seriously affected by Moscow’s decision to suspend Russian helicopter repair certificates to local companies, the defense minister said on Friday.
Dragomir Zakov said Bulgaria would also continue to repair Ukrainian military equipment.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said in a statement a day earlier that NATO and EU member countries are supplying weapons and military equipment to Ukraine and planning their repair at plants in Eastern Europe.
In response to this, she said, Russia is suspending permission for two Bulgarian companies and one Czech company to carry out repairs and maintenance of Russian-designed helicopters. The statement implies that Russia will also no longer provide spare parts.
Bulgaria had previously agreed to repair Ukrainian military equipment at its military factories, although it refused to send weapons directly.
Zakov said that Moscow’s decision would not seriously affect Bulgaria, nor would it hinder its repair of Ukrainian military equipment.
“What happened with gas has now happened with helicopter licenses,” Zakov said, referring to an earlier suspension of Russian gas deliveries to Bulgaria after it refused to pay in rubles.
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TX Midland/Odessa TX Zone Forecast for Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy and windy. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
TXZ063-069-070-112015-
Glasscock-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Garden City, McCamey, Rankin,
and Big Lake
210 AM CST Wed Jan 11 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming west 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 35 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Much
cooler with highs in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph, becoming west after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in
the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
TXZ060-067-068-112015-
Winkler-Ward-Crane-
Including the cities of Kermit, Monahans, and Crane
210 AM CST Wed Jan 11 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Areas of blowing dust this afternoon. Windy with
highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
to 25 mph, increasing to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
40 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Much cooler with highs around 60. North winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 30s. East winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in
the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
TXZ059-112015-
Loving-
Including the city of Mentone
210 AM CST Wed Jan 11 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Areas of blowing dust this afternoon.
Windy with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph,
becoming west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the upper 50s. North
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear, cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southeast in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Highs around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the mid 40s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in
the mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
TXZ270-112015-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Including the city of Guadalupe Mountains NP
110 AM MST Wed Jan 11 2023
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO
7 PM MST THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny. Areas of blowing dust this afternoon. Strong
winds with highs in the lower 50s. West winds 30 to 50 mph,
increasing to 45 to 55 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Strong winds and cold with lows in the lower 30s. West
winds 35 to 45 mph, becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph after
midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Brisk
with highs in the mid 40s. North winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming
east 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear, cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 10 to 20 mph
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 50. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Windy with lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with strong winds. Highs in the lower
50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with strong winds. Lows in the
upper 30s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Partly cloudy and very windy. Highs
in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Very windy with lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy and very windy. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
TXZ271-112015-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs
210 AM CST Wed Jan 11 2023 /110 AM MST Wed Jan 11 2023/
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ THIS
MORNING TO 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny. Areas of blowing dust this afternoon. Strong
winds with highs around 60. West winds 30 to 50 mph, increasing
to 40 to 55 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Strong winds with lows in the mid 30s. West winds 35 to
45 mph, becoming north 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy,
cooler with highs around 50. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear, cold with lows in the lower 30s. East
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Windy with lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with strong winds. Highs around 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with strong winds. Lows in the
lower 40s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Partly cloudy and very windy. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Very windy with lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy and very windy. Highs in the mid 50s.
$$
TXZ272-112015-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Including the city of Van Horn
210 AM CST Wed Jan 11 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny. Areas of blowing dust this afternoon. Very windy
with highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph,
increasing to west 25 to 35 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, becoming
north 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Cooler
with highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 30. East
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after
midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy and very windy. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and windy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Partly cloudy and windy. Highs in
the lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy and windy. Highs in the lower 60s.
$$
TXZ273-112015-
Eastern Culberson County-
210 AM CST Wed Jan 11 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny. Areas of blowing dust this afternoon. Very windy
with highs in the upper 60s. West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts
up to 60 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy and windy. Lows in the upper 30s. West
winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, becoming northwest
10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Cooler
with highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
northeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 70.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy and very windy. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and very windy. Lows in the mid
40s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Partly cloudy and windy. Highs in
the lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy and windy. Highs in the lower 60s.
$$
TXZ274-112015-
Reeves County Plains-
Including the city of Pecos
210 AM CST Wed Jan 11 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny. Areas of blowing dust this afternoon. Windy with
highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph, becoming west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph
with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Much
cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear, cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around
5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in
the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
TXZ075-112015-
Pecos-
Including the city of Fort Stockton
210 AM CST Wed Jan 11 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Areas of blowing dust this afternoon. Breezy with
highs in the upper 70s. West winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Much cooler with highs in the upper 50s. North
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southeast in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in
the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
$$
TXZ082-112015-
Terrell-
Including the cities of Dryden and Sanderson
210 AM CST Wed Jan 11 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 60s. North
winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the mid 30s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph,
becoming southeast in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower
70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ278-112015-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the city of Alpine
210 AM CST Wed Jan 11 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny. Areas of blowing dust this afternoon. Windy with
highs in the lower 70s. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
45 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the upper 30s. West
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming northwest
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Much cooler with highs in the mid 50s. North
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 30s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 40.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy and windy. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in
the lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny and windy. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
TXZ277-112015-
Davis Mountains-
Including the city of Fort Davis
210 AM CST Wed Jan 11 2023
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny. Areas of blowing dust this afternoon. Very windy
with highs in the upper 60s. West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
up to 45 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest
winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, becoming north 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the mid 50s. Northeast
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear, cold with lows in the lower 30s. East
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming southeast
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 60. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy and very windy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and windy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in
the upper 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny and windy. Highs in the lower 60s.
$$
TXZ276-112015-
Marfa Plateau-
Including the city of Marfa
210 AM CST Wed Jan 11 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny. Areas of blowing dust this afternoon. Windy with
highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
west 20 to 30 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs around 60. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear, cold with lows in the lower 30s. East
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
TXZ275-112015-
Chinati Mountains-
210 AM CST Wed Jan 11 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny. Areas of blowing dust this afternoon. Windy with
highs in the upper 60s. West winds 20 to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Northeast
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear, cold with lows in the lower 30s. East
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy and windy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Breezy with lows around 40.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower
60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the lower 60s.
$$
TXZ279-112015-
Central Brewster County-
Including the cities of Big Bend NP, Panther Junction,
and Marathon
210 AM CST Wed Jan 11 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming west 15 to 25 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Much cooler with highs around 60. Northeast
winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the morning.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southeast in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
TXZ282-112015-
Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Big Bend NP, Lajitas, and Castolon
210 AM CST Wed Jan 11 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Much cooler with highs in the mid 60s. North
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 5 mph,
becoming southeast in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ280-112015-
Chisos Basin-
Including the cities of Big Bend NP and Chisos Basin
210 AM CST Wed Jan 11 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, breezy with highs around 70. West winds 15 to
25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy, cooler with highs in the mid 50s.
Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
TXZ281-112015-
Presidio Valley-
Including the city of Presidio
210 AM CST Wed Jan 11 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the mid 60s. Northeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. East winds 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southeast in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 40.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
$$
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PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona’s attorney general has agreed not to enforce a near total ban on abortions at least until next year, a move that Planned Parenthood Arizona credited Thursday with allowing the group to restart abortion care across the state.
The state’s largest provider of abortions restarted services at only their Tucson clinics after an appeals court blocked enforcement of the old law on Oct. 7. A lower court had allowed enforcement of that law on Sept. 23, halting all abortions statewide.
On Thursday, Planned Parenthood said services would resume statewide, including at clinics in metro Phoenix and in Flagstaff.
“While we are celebrating today, we can’t ignore that we are still on a long an uncertain path to restoring the fundamental right to abortion in Arizona, and making this essential healthcare truly accessible and equitable for all people,” Brittany Fonteno, who heads Planned Parenthood Arizona, said at a news conference. “While abortion is currently legal in Arizona and we have resumed abortion care throughout the state, we know that this could very well be temporary.”
The only exception to the law is if the mother’s life is in jeopardy. The pre-statehood abortion ban law had been blocked since Roe was decided in 1973, but Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich asked a court in Tucson to allow it to be enforced this summer. The law dating to 1864 carries a prison sentence of two to five years.
After the judge in Tucson agreed with Brnovich, the court of appeals temporarily overrode her and set a schedule for Planned Parenthood and the Arizona attorney general’s office lawyers to file their legal briefs in the appeal. Those document are due by a Nov. 17 deadline.
Meanwhile, a Phoenix physician who runs a clinic that provides abortions and the Arizona Medical Association filed a separate lawsuit that sought to block the territorial-era law, arguing that laws enacted by the Legislature after 1973′s Roe v. Wade decision should take precedence and abortions should be allowed until 15 weeks into a pregnancy.
The lawsuit filed by a Phoenix abortion doctor and the Arizona Medical Association repeated many of the arguments made by Planned Parenthood in their failed effort last month to persuade the Tucson judge to keep in place a 50-year-old injunction barring enforcement of the old law. The judge said it was not procedurally proper for her to try to reconcile 50 years of later law with the old law.
Brnovich sought to place that lawsuit on hold until the court of appeals rules on the Planned Parenthood case. In an agreement with the abortion rights groups, he agreed not to enforce the old law until at least 45 days after a final ruling in the original case.
Any decision by the court of appeals is certain to be appealed to the state Supreme Court, so any final decision could take well into 2023.
A law enacted by the Legislature this year limits abortions to 15 weeks into a pregnancy, well before the 24 weeks generally allowed under the Roe decision that was overruled by the U.S. Supreme Court in June.
Arizona women seeking abortions have been whipsawed by the state’s competing laws since the high court’s decision. Also in play is a “personhood” law that raised fears by providers that they could face charges under that law before a federal judge blocked it in July.
Abortion providers halted all care in the state after Roe was struck down, restarted in mid-July after the personhood law was blocked, and stopped them again when the Tucson judge allowed the 1864 law to be enforced. | https://www.wishtv.com/news/national/arizona-agrees-not-to-enforce-total-abortion-ban-until-2023/ | 2022-10-28 15:40:00 | 1 | https://www.wishtv.com/news/national/arizona-agrees-not-to-enforce-total-abortion-ban-until-2023/ |
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) and Bloody Disgusting, the team behind the mega-slasher box-office hit Terrifier 2, are back at it again with plans to release its visceral new horror film The Outwaters in theaters this February.
A throwback to the early days of the found-footage genre, Cinedigm and Bloody Disgusting are releasing The Outwaters in theaters beginning February 9. The buzz around the film has been growing steadily since its successful festival run and culminated when its teaser trailer was shown ahead of Terrifier 2, this past October. Following its theatrical run, the Company plans to release The Outwaters exclusively on its horror streaming service as a SCREAMBOX Original.
The chaotic and disorienting feature was called "a rare gift in horror" and "something [viewers] haven't seen before" by Nightmarish Conjurings and described as "a straight-up descent into insanity" by Nightmare on Film Street.
Written and directed by Robbie Banfitch, The Outwaters takes viewers off the beaten path and into their own nightmares. The film plays out over three memory cards found in a sun-drenched section of the Mojave Desert. The footage within is that of a foursome, who set out to make a music video while camping, led by a charismatic LA filmmaker. Their trip starts out uneventful, though their peace is occasionally disrupted by unexplained sounds, vibrations, and unnatural animal behavior. Then one night everything changes, sending the foursome on a mind-bending trip through terror.
During its festival run, the film took home the Jury Prize for Best Feature at the Unnamed Footage Festival and won Best Feature at The Dead of the Night Film Festival. The film also received rave reviews at these festivals, in addition to Panic Fest, The New Jersey Film Festival, Irish Film Institute Horrorthon and the Chattanooga Film Festival, placing The Outwaters at the top of horror fans must watch lists.
"It's been a longtime dream to make a 'scary movie,'" said Banfitch. "I'm grateful that people will have a chance to watch The Outwaters on the silver screen. Because we need that. All of us. Somehow, terror feels good in a place like this."
The Outwaters stars Banfitch, Angela Basolis, Michelle May, Scott Schamell and Leslie Ann Banfitch and features original music by Salem Belladonna. The film was produced by Beau J. Genot and Banfitch with Robert Abramoff serving as the executive producer.
Official Synopsis: Memory cards unearthed in a remote stretch of the Mojave Desert tell the story of four travelers who vanished during a sun-drenched camping trip. One night, everything changes when the foursome is sent on a mind-bending voyage of unrelenting terror into a world of darkness that no human was ever meant to see.
Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/v6Du7TvNqvY
ABOUT CINEDIGM
For more than 20 years, Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) has led the digital transformation of the entertainment industry. Today, Cinedigm entertains consumers around the globe by providing premium feature film and television series, enthusiast streaming channels and technology services to the world's largest media, retail and technology companies. As a leader in the rapidly evolving streaming ecosystem, Cinedigm continues its legacy as an innovator through its adoption of next-generation technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, through its proprietary, highly-scalable Matchpoint™ technology platform. For more information, visit cinedigm.com.
ABOUT SCREAMBOX
Stream. Scream. Repeat. Powered by Bloody Disgusting, SCREAMBOX delivers every type of terror imaginable -- Supernatural, Slashers, Classics, Zombies, Extreme, Psychological, Cult, Underground, Banned Movies and more. Discover horror you won't find anywhere else and visit www.screambox.com for more information. SCREAMBOX is available to stream on iOS, Android, Prime Video, YouTube TV, Comcast and screambox.com.
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NO: 22-7-01346-8 KNT
NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING, JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF:
ALIVIA LINDA FINLEY AKA BABY GIRL ROBERTS AKA BABY GIRL FINLEY-ROBERTS
DOB: 05/14/2021
TO: * Alleged Father, Skyler Nolan Q Mattox, and/or anyone claiming parental/paternal rights or interest in the child and to All Whom It May Concern:
On July 20, 2022, a petition for Termination was filed in the above entitled Court, pursuant to RCW 13.34.080 and/or RCW 26.33.310 regarding the above named child, whose parents are Mother, Amber Marie Finley-Roberts AKA Amber Mary Roberts AKA Amber M. Finley; Unknown Father; *.
[FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL 253-372-5738, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.]
Said Petition will be heard on January 30, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., at Regional Justice Center Courthouse, Rm 1-L, 401 4th Ave North, Kent, WA 98032, before a judge of the above entitled court, at which time you are directed to appear and answer the said petition or the petition will be granted and action will be taken by the court such as shall appear to be for the welfare of the said child. Appearance at this hearing is required and may be in person or via telephone by calling (253) 215-8782 and entering the Meeting ID #460 423 8467.
DATED Thursday, December 22, 2022
BARBARA MINER
KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK
BY: HGF, Deputy Clerk IDX-968905
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- The national delinquency rate fell five basis points from April to 2.75% in May, continuing the downward trend in overall delinquencies of the prior two months and marking yet another new low
- Following typical seasonal patterns, early-stage delinquencies - borrowers who have missed a single mortgage payment - edged marginally higher (+0.2%) month over month
- While serious delinquencies saw strong improvement – falling 7% from April – the population of such loans (those 90 or more days past due but not yet in foreclosure) remains 45% above pre-pandemic levels
- Despite elevated serious delinquency levels, foreclosure starts dropped 12% from April and continue to hold well below pre-pandemic levels while active foreclosures edged slightly higher
- Prepayment activity fell by 11.1% from the prior month and is now down 59.1% year over year on sharply higher interest rates
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) reports the following "first look" at May 2022 month-end mortgage performance statistics derived from its loan-level database representing the majority of the national mortgage market.
Total U.S. loan delinquency rate (loans 30 or more days past due, but not in foreclosure): 2.75%
Month-over-month change: -1.93%
Year-over-year change: -41.96%
Total U.S. foreclosure pre-sale inventory rate: 0.33%
Month-over-month change: 1.03%
Year-over-year change: 17.55%
Total U.S. foreclosure starts: 18,800
Month-over-month change: -12.15%
Year-over-year change: 394.74%
Monthly prepayment rate (SMM): 0.88%
Month-over-month change: -11.13%
Year-over-year change: -59.16%
Foreclosure sales as % of 90+: 0.50%
Month-over-month change: 8.61%
Year-over-year change: 305.57%
Number of properties that are 30 or more days past due, but not in foreclosure: 1,461,000
Month-over-month change: -35,000
Year-over-year change: -1,050,000
Number of properties that are 90 or more days past due, but not in foreclosure: 595,000
Month-over-month change: -45,000
Year-over-year change: -1,074,000
Number of properties in foreclosure pre-sale inventory: 174,000
Month-over-month change: 1,000
Year-over-year change: 26,000
Number of properties that are 30 or more days past due or in foreclosure: 1,635,000
Month-over-month change: -34,000
Year-over-year change: -1,024,000
*Non-current totals combine foreclosures and delinquencies as a percent of active loans in that state.
Notes:
1) Totals are extrapolated based on Black Knight's loan-level database of mortgage assets.
2) All whole numbers are rounded to the nearest thousand, except foreclosure starts, which are rounded to the nearest hundred.
For a more detailed view of this month's "first look" data, please visit the Black Knight newsroom. The company will provide a more in-depth review of this data in its monthly Mortgage Monitor report, which includes an analysis of data supplemented by detailed charts and graphs that reflect trend and point-in-time observations. The Mortgage Monitor report will be available online at https://www.blackknightinc.com/data-reports/ by July 6, 2022. For more information about gaining access to Black Knight's loan-level database, please send an email to Mortgage.Monitor@bkfs.com.
Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) is an award-winning software, data and analytics company that drives innovation in the mortgage lending and servicing and real estate industries, as well as the capital and secondary markets. Businesses leverage our robust, integrated solutions across the entire homeownership life cycle to help retain existing customers, gain new customers, mitigate risk and operate more effectively.
Our clients rely on our proven, comprehensive, scalable products and our unwavering commitment to delivering superior client support to achieve their strategic goals and better serve their customers. For more information on Black Knight, please visit www.blackknightinc.com.
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