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NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased PEGA common stock between May 29, 2020 and May 9, 2022, inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 18, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Pegasystems Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) PEGA had engaged in corporate espionage and misappropriation of trade secrets to better compete against Appian, a principal competitor; (2) defendants' product development and associated success was, in significant part, not the result of its own research and product testing but rather the result of such corporate espionage and trade secret theft; (3) defendants had engaged in a scheme to steal Appian trade secrets, which was not only known to, but carried out through, the personal involvement of the Company's CEO; (4) the Company's CEO and other officers and employees did not comply with the Company's written Code of Conduct, including its express prohibition on "stealing" confidential information from a competitor and "misrepresenting your identity in hopes of obtaining confidential information"; (5) the Company was "unable to reasonably estimate damages" in the lawsuit filed by Appian as a result of the foregoing misconduct (the "Appian Litigation"); and (6) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about PEGA's business, operations, prospects, legal compliance, and potential damages exposure in the Appian Litigation were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis when made.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Lotto Plus" game were:
02-11-27-29-38-45
(two, eleven, twenty-seven, twenty-nine, thirty-eight, forty-five)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Lotto Plus" game were:
02-11-27-29-38-45
(two, eleven, twenty-seven, twenty-nine, thirty-eight, forty-five) | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Lotto-Plus-game-17608134.php | 2022-11-24 05:58:29 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Lotto-Plus-game-17608134.php |
- More than 50 companies have now joined the First Movers Coalition, launched by President Biden of the US and the World Economic Forum at COP26
- Coalition calls for urgent progress on clean technology innovation to achieve net-zero emissions globally by 2050
- Johnson Controls, founding member of the Coalition, has committed to purchase 10 percent near net zero steel by 2030
CORK, Ireland, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, is proud to support the expansion of the First Movers Coalition, which Johnson Controls joined as a founding member in November 2021. The First Movers Coalition, a flagship public-private partnership to clean up the most carbon-intensive industry sectors, from heavy industry to long-distance transport, announced today a major expansion to more than 50 corporate members worth about $8.5 trillion and seven leading governments covering over 40% of global GDP.
US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry made the announcement alongside Bill Gates, founder of Breakthrough Energy, at a press briefing hosted by the World Economic Forum.
"Global companies must work together to create new markets for a net-zero future. As a founding member of the First Movers Coalition Johnson Controls made a commitment to purchase 10 percent near net-zero carbon steel by 2030, and today welcomes new members, including Microsoft, Alphabet and Salesforce, to the Coalition, creating an unprecedented demand signal for cleantech," said George Oliver, chairman and CEO Johnson Controls. "Only through joint collaboration we are creating unprecedented market demand for the near-zero or zero-carbon technologies needed for net-zero by 2050."
Led by the World Economic Forum and the US government, the First Movers Coalition targets sectors including aluminium, aviation, chemicals, concrete, shipping, steel, and trucking responsible for 30% of global emissions – a proportion expected to rise to over 50% by mid-century without urgent progress on clean technology innovation.
The companies – whose market cap represents about $8.5 trillion across five continents – have sent the largest market signal in history to commercialize emerging clean technologies by making unprecedented advance purchase commitments by 2030 for near-zero carbon steel, aluminium, shipping, trucking and aviation as well as advanced carbon dioxide removal solutions.
Reducing emissions to net-zero by 2050 is possible if the right technologies are brought to commercial scale within the next decade.
"On behalf of the whole team at Johnson Controls, it is our great honor and pleasure to be counted among the founding partners of the First Movers Coalition. Let us salute Secretary John Kerry and the leadership of the World Economic Forum for launching this innovative partnership, and historic expansion today," said Katie McGinty, vice president and chief sustainability and external relations officer at Johnson Controls. "This is exactly the kind of "working together"—business and government, together—that the world so needs and that we know is an unbeatable combination. The toughest problems—like decarbonizing hard to decarbonize sectors—wither in the face of formidable partnerships, and we believe, transform them into opportunities."
Among the earliest industrial companies to report carbon emissions and pledge emission reductions, Johnson Controls continues to make tremendous progress – committing to achieving net zero Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2040 – ten years ahead of the Paris Climate Agreement goal. By 2030, the company aims to cut its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55 percent and Scope 3 emissions by 16 percent. These ambitious 2030 emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Additional information on the First Movers Coalition can be found here and to read more about Johnson Controls commitment to sustainability, please visit: https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/corporate-sustainability/environment
About Johnson Controls
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.
Building on a proud history of more than 135 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering. Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry. Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnson Controls on social platforms.
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BOSTON, Mass. — Since age 10, E.R. Fletcher has lived most days, not knowing if they have a place to call home. Now 22, Fletcher first ended up living on the streets after leaving an abusive home.
"Homelessness has always intersected my identity growing up," Fletcher said.
Fletcher is also transgender. He is accounting for an estimated 40% of homeless youth who identify as LGBT.
"I should be celebrating this but I’m so busy trying not to starve that I can’t even think of what my identity is," they added.
Millions of young people in this country experience homelessness yearly, including 26-year-old Armani Pascual, who first became homeless at age 15.
"I wasn’t able to finish school because I didn’t know where I would sleep after school so I would stay where I was at so I had a spot," Pascual said.
But Connor Shoen is trying to change the status quo.
"The challenges they’re facing are very different from older adults facing chronic homelessness," the Shoen said.
Back in college, the 23-year-old and a friend were volunteering at a youth homeless shelter in Boston, Massachusetts. They realized many of the young people they saw were experiencing homelessness because they couldn’t hold down a job.
So at 18, Shoen co-founded a non-profit called Breaktime.
"What I saw over and over again when I was working at a youth shelter and young people would get a job for a few weeks but then a few weeks in something would happen," he noted.
The idea of Boston-based Breaktime is to help get homeless youth job training and placement that helps them break the cycle of homelessness long-term. Young people in the program go through three phases of training.
Phase one is “Launchpad,” three weeks of work readiness coaching and financial advising.
Phase two is “Liftoff,” a three-month job placement at a local non-profit or small business. But participants' paychecks are coming from Breaktime thanks in part to grants and donations.
"Young people get to work in the community. They’re on our payroll so they have the security of a paycheck every week and build up skills in the long term," Schoen said.
The final phase of the program is called “Stable Orbit,” where young people get three years of follow-up support as they secure full-time jobs and housing.
"We provide financial assistance, monthly check-ins and intervene when things are going array," Shoen added.
In the last few years the program has helped more than 110 homeless youth find employment, and according to Breaktime, 77% of their alumni also now have stable housing.
Including Armani Pascual.
"I got approved for an apartment because someone sat down and taught me the things I should’ve been taught as a child," Pascual said.
Breaktime’s founders want to eventually get the attention of lawmakers and find a way to expand the program into communities from coast-to-coast.
Their hope is to one day break the cycle of youth homelessness by giving young people the kinds of careers they can flourish in.
"From city hall to the state house to the halls of Congress to ensure legislators are making informed decisions how to advance policy, distributing funding," Shoen said. | https://www.kxlf.com/news/national/massachusetts-non-profit-trying-to-end-youth-homelessness | 2022-06-23 19:01:34 | 0 | https://www.kxlf.com/news/national/massachusetts-non-profit-trying-to-end-youth-homelessness |
Experienced Executive Team Joins Innovative Agriculture Biotech Company
DUBLIN, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talam Biotech (formerly MicroGen Biotech), which uses microbes found in the soil to develop solutions that help agriculture protect the integrity of our food and create a more sustainable planet, today announced it has closed a successful bridge round of funding. Existing investors Fulcrum Global Capital and The Yield Lab Europe co-lead the investment for the company, which also announced its robust leadership team of industry veterans.
The new team is led by Chief Executive Officer John Chrosniak, formerly the CEO of Invaio Sciences and chief strategy officer of Corteva. He brings to the role his extensive leadership and experience with agriculture inputs and sustainability.
"Agriculture desperately needs more innovation, especially when it comes to the promise of natural technologies. Talam delivers on that promise," says Chrosniak. "Our proprietary technology is a powerful platform that harnesses the soil and its natural microbiome to solve major challenges facing our agriculture and food systems. We chose to focus our efforts initially on the problem of soil contaminants, especially heavy metals, negatively impacting the quality of major food crops."
Joining Chrosniak on the leadership team is:
- Chief Financial Officer Eoin Grindley brings deep commercial finance and fundraising experience in large-scale and fast-growing entrepreneurial organizations.
- Head of Research & Development Dr. Thomas Malvar has extensive experience developing agricultural biotech products with Monsanto company. Most recently he was R&D lead for Invaio Sciences.
- Co-founder and Scientific Advisor Dr. David Ryan has worked in environmental biotechnology for more than 20 years with a focus on soil bioremediation and microbial metal resistance systems.
- Co-founder and Scientific Advisor Dr. David Dowling is a world leading scientist in environmental and agricultural biotech research with more than 30 years of experience in phytoremediation, plant growth promotion and soil microbiology.
"We're excited to see this highly experienced executive team leading Talam into the next phase of the company's growth," says Duane Cantrell, Co-founder of Fulcrum Global Capital and Talam Biotech chairman of the board. "They are developing critical innovations that will help make our food safer, mitigate soil contaminants and increase yields."
Cantrell is joined on the board by:
- John Carrigan, Investment Director, Yield Lab Europe
- William Buckner, Former CEO of Noble Research Institute and CEO of Bayer Crop Science North America
- Dr. Roger Beachy, Former Director of NIFA and National Academy of Science Member
- John Chrosniak, Chief Executive Officer of Talam Biotech
- Dr. David Ryan, Co-Founder and Scientific Advisor
With this exceptional leadership team and advisors, Talam is looking forward to advancing its innovative solutions for the benefit of farmers and consumers to address these critical needs. Talam sees significant opportunities to collaborate and develop new partnerships in its mission to help protect the integrity of our food and create a more sustainable planet.
Talam Biotech is leading the development of microbial-based solutions that enable farmers to grower healthier, more sustainable food. The company and its team members have extensive experience in understanding the power of microbes and their capacity to sequester contaminants and remediate soil pollutants.
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Sue Dillion
sdillon@wearewoodruff.com
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas freshman quarterback Quinn Ewers left the field after taking a hard fall on his left shoulder at the end of the first quarter against No. 1 Alabama. Hudson Card came into the game for the Longhorns.
Ewers was 9 of 12 passing for 134 yards and completed a 46-yard throw to Xavier Worthy that set up a touchdown that tied the game at 10-10 before exiting.
Ewers scrambled and was hit by Alabama’s Dallas Turner, who landed on Ewers and was given a personal foul.
Ewers laid on the field for several moments before walking off and going straight into the medical tent. He emerged with a towel over his head and went to the Texas locker room at the start of the second quarter.
Ewers was one of the top recruits in the country when he initially signed with Ohio State out of high school. He transferred to Texas and won the starting job over Card.
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RADNOR, Pa., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Kiromic BioPharma, Inc. ("Kiromic") (NASDAQ: KRBP). The action charges Kiromic with violations of the federal securities laws, including omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations relating to the company's business, operations, and prospects. As a result of Kiromic's materially misleading statements and omissions to the public, Kiromic investors have suffered significant losses.
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LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE: OCTOBER 4, 2022
CLASS PERIOD: PURCHASED COMMON STOCK BETWEEN JUNE 25, 2021 AND AUGUST 5, 2022
CONTACT AN ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS YOUR RIGHTS:
Jonathan Naji, Esq. at (484) 270-1453 or via email at info@ktmc.com
Kessler Topaz is one of the world's foremost advocates in protecting the public against corporate fraud and other wrongdoing. Our securities fraud litigators are regularly recognized as leaders in the field individually and our firm is both feared and respected among the defense bar and the insurance bar. We are proud to have recovered billions of dollars for our clients and the classes of shareholders we represent.
In late June 2021, Kiromic conducted an initial public offering (IPO) which closed on July 2, 2021. At the time of the IPO, Kiromic presented itself as a target discovery and gene-editing company which utilized artificial intelligence to create immunotherapy products. Although Kiromic had no immunotherapy products on the market at the time, it had applications to begin human clinical trials for two new drug candidates, known as Investigational New Drug (IND) applications, pending with the FDA. The company's public filings in connection with the IPO stated that Kiromic could commence clinical trials within thirty days of those IND applications unless the FDA imposed a clinical hold.
Kiromic, however, had received communications from the FDA on June 16 and 17, 2021, prior to the IPO, informing the company that the FDA was placing the IND applications for its two candidate products on clinical hold. The IPO documents failed to disclose this information, instead representing that clinical testing was expected to proceed in the third quarter of 2021. Clinical testing did not proceed in the third quarter of 2021, nor was it likely given the FDA's imposition of a clinical hold.
On July 16, 2021, two weeks after the closing of Kiromic's IPO, Kiromic issued a press release revealing that it had received "comments" from the FDA regarding its IND product, "ALEXIS." Additionally, on August 13, 2021, Kiromic issued another press release wherein Kiromic made passing reference to "clinical hold issues" by the FDA regarding Kiromic's IND products, but did not otherwise expand on what those issues were. Since the true details of Kiromic's misrepresentations and omissions entered the market, the price and value of Kiromic's stock has declined significantly.
Kiromic investors may, no later than October 4, 2022, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Kiromic investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
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A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and around the world. The firm has developed a global reputation for excellence and has recovered billions of dollars for victims of fraud and other corporate misconduct. All of our work is driven by a common goal: to protect investors, consumers, employees and others from fraud, abuse, misconduct and negligence by businesses and fiduciaries. The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com.
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President & Congress intervene to stop rail strike
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg says, “the most important thing facing the national economy this week really is the continued operation of our freight rail systems.”
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - It’s rare that the President and Congress step in to keep a strike from happening. But in this case, leaders say the nation’s economy was on the line.
The strike was expected to begin next week after four rail unions rejected an agreement on pay, health, and benefits. Eight rail unions ratified it.
On Monday, the President called for Congress to act. Then, the U.S. House & Senate voted to force the contract through.
“We’re in a situation where the most important thing facing the national economy this week really is the continued operation of our freight rail systems. And I think everybody acting here, whether we’re talking about the administration or Congress, has done so reluctantly,” U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg told Washington News Bureau reporter Jamie Bittner. “But what we’re talking about is enacting an agreement, a tentative agreement that was reached at the bargaining table where company leaders and union leaders all gave in in some way in order to get to an overlapping agreement about how to move forward. That includes a 24% pay increase for workers that reflects how important their work is and a number of other provisions around quality of life and benefits.”
In a separate divisive vote, another measure to give the rail workers seven days of paid sick leave failed in the Senate.
“At a time of record-breaking profits for the rail industry, it is disgraceful that railroad workers do not have a single day of paid sick leave. As a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, I will do everything I can to make sure that rail workers in America are treated with dignity and respect,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.).
The President, meanwhile, said he’d support future legislation to expand sick leave for not only rail workers, but for all workers across the nation. Buttigieg echoed that there is more work to do.
“There’s no question about that. Look, this is an administration that believes in paid leave, not just for railroad workers, but for every worker in America. We’ve been pushing that from the beginning and are going to continue to press proposals to do that. But right here, in the context of these negotiations, what’s advancing in Congress is a way to make sure that those gains that workers won at the bargaining table, like the pay increases, happen. And, critically, that our transportation systems continue functioning instead of the kind of mass shutdowns and layoffs that we would have begun seeing next week if a strike had been allowed to happen,” Buttigieg said.
Despite both Republicans and Democrats voting to approve the measure to block the rail strike, that decision too had its critics.
“I’m not in favor of shoving Joe Biden’s agreement down the workers throats when the workers have voted not to accept it,” said Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.).
However, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said, “I personally will vote to affirm the deal that was negotiated and endorsed by the president’s emergency board.”
The Association of American Railroads estimated a strike could cost the nation up to $2 billion per day. It reported a strike would halt 7,000 long-distance Class I trains per day in addition to short-line, passenger and commuter trains.
The National Federation of Retailers (NFR) and other business groups also feared the strike could send holiday shopping off the rails. The NFR said in a statement, “millions of hardworking Americans rely on the freight rail system for their jobs and the economic security of our country. A nationwide rail strike during the peak holiday season will be devastating for American businesses, consumers and the U.S. economy.”
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OAKLAND, Calif., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawkins Way Capital announces the opening of the new LED Silver Level, dual branded hotel, AC Hotel by Marriott & the Residence Inn Hotel by Marriott, Oakland Downtown, located at 1431 Jefferson Street, Oakland, California. Hotel General Manager Josh Howard, Hotel Assistant General Manager Fazeel Ali and Director of Sales Joanne Bianchi lead the opening team.
This dual branded hotel with 18 floors of beautifully appointed guest rooms was built from the ground up making optimal use of its location in the heart of Oakland Downtown. This project offers close proximity to the City Center, Uptown, Chinatown and Lake Merritt neighborhoods. Located near the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse and the U.S. General Services Administration building, both located on Clay Street.
The AC Hotel concept, created by Spanish Hotelier Antonio Catalan founded in Madrid, Spain with 155 hotel locations and located in 20 countries: known for offering comfort, free of clutter with minimal distractions. Each room will include a King or two Double Beds, 50' inch television, workspace with many options to plug-in, mini refrigerator with spectacular natural light and amazing views of the San Francisco Bay or views of urban Downtown.
Breakfast served at the AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown will include local favorites such as open-faced toast with scrambled cage-free eggs, prosciutto, and arugula. In the evenings, the AC Lounge will open and serve specialty cocktails that complement the local flare along with tapas (light plates). Each guest will have access to the AC Guest Market, available 24 hours, offering snacks, beverages, and toiletries.
The Residence Inn Hotel, offering Studio and One Bedroom Suites allowing guests to "travel like you live." Each suite includes a fully appointed kitchen offering enough space for guests to work, relax and unwind. Each suite includes a 55' television, fully equipped kitchen that includes a microwave, cooktop refrigerator dishes and linens with dining and workspace options. Guests will enjoy a good night's sleep with the distinct sleeping area that includes plush bedding and linens. Guests will enjoy the 24-hour food and beverage market and onsite guest laundry.
This dual branded hotel is a welcome addition to Oakland's Downtown and will accommodate business travelers and leisure guests alike. The location is 9 miles from Oakland International Airport. Each guest room is tastefully decorated with workspace offering room to relax and unwind with minimal distractions while enjoying complimentary hot breakfast each morning. The hotel features an expansive fitness center, available 24 hours per day, that includes cardio and strength training equipment and complimentary WiFI provided, throughout the property.
The hotel offers 981 square feet of flexible meeting space with digital monitor and smart screen capabilities. Meeting space can accommodate up to 30 attendees, ideal for small and medium-sized gatherings.
With an urban location, valet parking will be offered and available 24 hours per day offering ease of coming and going from the hotel. The location is near public transportation allowing guests access to BART, AC Transit and CalTrain.
As dual branded Marriott hotels, both hotels participate in Marriott Bonvoy programs and will welcome Bonvoy stays of all levels.
The hotel was developed by Beverly Hills based Hawkins Way Capital and is operated by FCL Management, LLC.
Press contact: FCL Management, LLC
424-320-2041
info@foundplaces.com
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WICHITA COUNTY (KFDX/KJTL) — A female Wichita County detention officer was fired Tuesday, and charges are being filed for violation of the civil rights of a person in custody, a felony, and official oppression, a misdemeanor.
Jail roster shows Shaylyn Robinson, 23, was booked into jail Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, on $75,000 bond.
Sheriff David Duke said the misdemeanor official oppression charge comes when a person uses official authority to commit another act, in this case, a civil rights violation.
Robinson is suspected of having a sexual relationship with an inmate.
The alleged crime is listed as happening on or about February 12.
Duke said Robinson had been placed on paid suspension during an internal investigation and was formally terminated Tuesday.
He said a news conference will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2023, to give more details of the investigation and charges.
This is a developing story. Stick with Texoma’s Homepage as we gather more information. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/crime/wichita-county-sheriffs-office-detention-officer-fired-booked-into-jail/ | 2023-02-28 23:08:27 | 1 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/crime/wichita-county-sheriffs-office-detention-officer-fired-booked-into-jail/ |
ROME (AP) — Italian actor Gina Lollobrigida, who achieved international film stardom during the 1950s and was dubbed “the most beautiful woman in the world” after the title of one her movies, died in Rome on Monday, her agent said. She was 95.
The agent, Paola Comin, didn’t provide details. But Lollobrigida had surgery in September to repair a thigh bone broken in a fall. She returned home and said she had quickly resumed walking.
A drawn portrait of the diva graced a 1954 cover of Time magazine, which in an article about Italian movie-making likened her to a “goddess.” More than a half-century later, Lollobrigida still turned heads with a head full of auburn curly hair and her statuesque figure.
“Lollo,” as she was lovingly nicknamed by Italians, began making movies in Italy just after the end of World War II, as the country began to promote on the big screen a stereotypical concept of Mediterranean beauty as buxom and brunette.
Besides “The World’s Most Beautiful Woman” in 1955, career highlights included Golden Globe-winner “Come September,” with Rock Hudson; “Trapeze;” “Beat the Devil,” a 1953 John Huston film starring Humphrey Bogart and Jennifer Jones; and “Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell,” which won Lollobrigida Italy’s top movie award, a David di Donatello, as best actress in 1969.
In Italy, she worked with some of the country’s top directors following the war, including Mario Monicelli, Luigi Comencini, Pietro Germi and Vittorio De Sica.
Two of her more popular films at home were Comencini’s “Pane Amore Fantasia” (Bread Love Fantasy) in 1953, and the sequel a year later, “Pane Amore Gelosia” (Bread Love Jealousy). In each of them, her male foil was Vittorio Gassman, one of Italy’s most leading men on the screen.
Lollobrigida began her career in beauty contests, posing for the covers of magazines and brief appearances in minor films. But her sexy image quickly propelled her to roles in major Italian and international movies.
While Lollobrigida played some dramatic roles, her characters were most popular in lighthearted comedies, like the “Bread Love” movies.
Lollobrigida also was an accomplished sculptor, painter and photographer, and eventually essentially dropped film for the fine arts. With her camera, she roamed the world from what was then the Soviet Union to Australia.
In 1974, Fidel Castro hosted her as a guest in Cuba for 12 days as she worked on a photo reportage.
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Target on the defensive after removing some products aimed at LGBTQ+
NEW YORK (AP) — Target once distinguished itself as being boldly supportive of the LGBTQ+ community.
Now that status is tarnished after it removed some products aimed at LGBTQ+ and relocated Pride Month displays to the back of stores in certain Southern locations in response to online complaints and in-store confrontations that it says threatened employees’ well-being.
Target faces a second backlash from customers upset by the discount retailer’s reaction to aggressive, anti-LGBTQ+ activism, which has also been sweeping through Republican state legislatures. Civil rights groups chided the company on Wednesday for caving to anti-LGBTQ+ customers who tipped over displays and expressed outrage over gender-fluid bathing suits.
“Target should put the products back on the shelves and ensure their Pride displays are visible on the floors, not pushed into the proverbial closet,” Human Rights Campaign president Kelley Robinson said in a statement. “That’s what the bullies want.”
The uproar over Target’s Pride Month marketing — and its response to critics — is just the latest example of how companies are struggling to cater to different groups of customers at a time of extreme cultural divides, particularly around transgender rights.
Bud Light is still dealing with the fallout from when it sent transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney a beer can with her face on it, which Mulvaney then displayed in an Instagram post, igniting backlash. Bud Light’s parent company is tripling its U.S. marketing spending this summer as it tries to restore lost sales.
In Florida, Disney has been engaged in a legal battle with Gov. Ron DeSantis since expressing opposition to the state’s classroom limits on discussing gender identity and sexual orientation.
Allen Adamson, the co-founder and managing partner of the marketing firm Metaforce, said Target should have thought through the potential for backlash and taken steps to avoid it, like varying the products it sells by region.
“The country is far less homogenous than it ever was,” he said. “For any brand, it’s not ‘one size fits all’ anymore.”
Shares of Target, which is based in Minneapolis, extended their fall on Thursday, declining 2.6% in morning trading. On Wednesday, the stock closed down 3%.
According to a 2021 Gallup poll, 21% of people in Generation Z identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, compared with 3% of Baby Boomers. Gallup has also found that younger consumers are most likely to want brands to promote diversity and take a stand on social issues.
“Pulling back is the worst thing that they could have done,” said Jake Bjorseth, who runs trndsttrs, an agency helping brands understand and reach Gen Z customers. “Not to expect potential backlash is to not understand what (LGBTQ+) members go through on a daily basis.”
“Once they fold to the more extreme edges of the issue, then they’ve lost their footing,” Adamson added. “If you can change a big brand just by knocking over a display, then they are on the defense, and you never win on the defense.”
Target has long been seen as a trailblazer among retailers in the way it embraced LGBTQ+ rights and customers. It was among the first to showcase themed merchandise to honor Pride Month, which takes place in June, and it has been out front in developing relationships with LGBTQ+ suppliers.
It has also faced backlash. In 2016, when a national debate exploded over transgender rights, the company declared that “inclusivity is a core belief at Target” and said it supported transgender employees and customers using whichever restroom or fitting room “corresponds with their gender identity.”
But even after being threatened with boycotts by some customers, Target announced months later that more stores would make available a single-toilet bathroom with a door that could be locked.
As recently as last year, law enforcement agencies were brought in to monitor a social media threat from a young Arizona man who said he was “leading the war” against Target for its Pride Month merchandise, and he encouraged others to take action.
But the company is operating in an even more politicized environment now.
There are close to 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills that have gone before state legislatures since the start of this year, according to the American Civil Liberties Union. At least 17 states have enacted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors, though judges have temporarily blocked their enforcement in some states.
Target declined on Wednesday to say which items it was pulling from its stores. But “tuck friendly” women’s swimsuits, which allow trans women who have not had gender-affirming operations to conceal their private parts, were among Target’s Pride items that garnered the most attention. Designs by Abprallen, a London-based company that designs and sells occult- and satanic-themed LGBTQ+ clothing and accessories, have also created backlash.
The controversy at Target has been exacerbated by several misleading videos circulating online. In some, people falsely claimed the retailer was selling “tuck-friendly” bathing suits for kids.
”Given these volatile circumstances, we are making adjustments to our plans, including removing items that have been at the center of the most significant confrontational behavior,” Target said in a statement Tuesday.
The company pledged its continued support for the LGBTQ+ community and noted it is “standing with them as we celebrate Pride Month and throughout the year.”
Indeed, it was business as usual at many Target locations on Wednesday.
At the Target in Topeka, Kansas, the Pride display remained up front, visible as shoppers passed a corral of shopping carts right after the entrance. It included Pride-themed clothing for kids, as well as T-shirts and women’s bathing suits for adults.
“I like that our local stores here have it front and center, when you walk in,” said Shay Hibler, a Topeka self-employed small business owner who was shopping with her 13-year-old daughter and supports LGBTQ+ rights.
Megan Rusch, a Kansas City-area resident who is studying criminal justice at Washburn University in Topeka, was shopping at the same store and said while other locations might worry about their image, “This is a pretty diverse area.”
She said she believes it’s good for the stores to have the Pride displays so that LGBTQ+ customers feel included.
Her shopping companion, Blake Ferguson, a Colorado resident who is studying accounting and finance student at Ottawa University, added simply: “Love is love.”
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Durbin contributed from Detroit. AP Writer John Hanna in Topeka, Kansas contributed to this report.
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Japan investigating repeated assaults by guards at prison
By MARI YAMAGUCHI
Associated Press
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Justice Ministry has disclosed that more than 20 prison guards repeatedly pushed, slapped and used other forms of physical violence against a group of inmates at a prison in central Japan, raising questions about the extent of prison abuse in the country. Justice Minister Ken Saito says the assaults at Nagoya Prison were discovered in August when a prison guard spotted an inmate with an eye injury. An internal probe found that 22 prison officials routinely abused some inmates. Saito says the assaults were especially problematic because fatal bullying at the same prison two decades ago had prompted prison reforms. Japanese prisons are known for strict discipline. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/12/09/japan-investigating-repeated-assaults-by-guards-at-prison/ | 2022-12-09 17:24:18 | 0 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/12/09/japan-investigating-repeated-assaults-by-guards-at-prison/ |
WFO BURLINGTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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HIGH WIND WATCH
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
311 PM EST Wed Dec 21 2022
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northern New York and central, northeast,
northwest and southern Vermont.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be rapidly increasing after
midnight Thursday night, and peaking during the early to mid
afternoon Friday before abating in the evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
* WHERE...Northern St. Lawrence, Northern Franklin and
Southwestern St. Lawrence Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts are expected to rapidly increase
Friday night towards midnight and peak during Saturday morning
before abating Saturday afternoon.
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
possible.
* WHERE...In Connecticut, Litchfield County. In Massachusetts,
Berkshire County. In New York, Southern Herkimer, Western
Dutchess and Eastern Dutchess Counties. In Vermont, Windham
County.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southeast winds are expected late
Thursday night into Friday morning, shifting into the west
southwest behind a cold front Friday afternoon.
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
* WHERE...In New York, Rensselaer, Western Columbia, Eastern
Columbia and Southern Washington Counties. In Vermont,
Bennington County.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power
lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.
...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
* WHERE...Northern Herkimer, Hamilton, Northern Warren and
Northern Washington Counties.
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Angels vs. Mariners Probable Starting Pitchers Today - June 9
The Los Angeles Angels (34-30) take a four-game win streak into a home matchup versus the Seattle Mariners (30-31) at 9:38 PM ET on Friday.
The probable pitchers are Shohei Ohtani (5-2) for the Angels and Luis Castillo (4-3) for the Mariners.
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Angels vs. Mariners Pitcher Matchup Info
- Date: Friday, June 9, 2023
- Time: 9:38 PM ET
- TV: Apple TV+
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Probable Pitchers: Ohtani - LAA (5-2, 3.30 ERA) vs Castillo - SEA (4-3, 2.55 ERA)
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Angels Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Shohei Ohtani
- The Angels will send Ohtani (5-2) to the mound for his eighth start this season.
- The right-hander last pitched out of the bullpen on Saturday, when he threw six innings, giving up five earned runs while allowing nine hits to the Houston Astros.
- The 28-year-old has an ERA of 3.30, a 3.31 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.014 in 12 games this season.
- He's looking to extend his five-game quality start streak.
- In seven starts this season, Ohtani has lasted five or more innings 11 times, with an average of 5.9 innings per appearance.
- He has three appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 12 chances this season.
Shohei Ohtani vs. Mariners
- The Mariners have scored 265 runs this season, which ranks 20th in MLB. They are batting .226 for the campaign with 63 home runs, 21st in the league.
- The right-hander has faced the Mariners one time this season, allowing them to go 3-for-19 with an RBI in six innings.
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Mariners Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Luis Castillo
- Castillo makes the start for the Mariners, his 13th of the season. He is 4-3 with a 2.55 ERA and 82 strikeouts over 70 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his last appearance on Saturday, the righty threw seven innings against the Texas Rangers, giving up one earned run while surrendering five hits.
- The 30-year-old has an ERA of 2.55, with 10.4 strikeouts per nine innings in 12 games this season. Opponents have a .203 batting average against him.
- Castillo is looking to continue a third-game quality start streak in this matchup.
- Castillo will try to build upon a 13-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he's averaging 5.9 frames per outing).
- In five of his 12 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
- The 30-year-old's 2.55 ERA ranks ninth, .976 WHIP ranks eighth, and 10.4 K/9 ranks 10th among qualifying pitchers this season.
Luis Castillo vs. Angels
- He will face an Angels offense that ranks seventh in the league with 308 total runs scored while batting .257 as a unit. His opponent has a collective .428 slugging percentage (sixth in MLB action) and has hit a total of 86 home runs (fifth in the league).
- Castillo has thrown 5 2/3 innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out six against the Angels this season.
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Lawmakers grilled a top executive from Ticketmaster's parent company after the service's inability to process orders for Taylor Swift's upcoming tour left millions of fans unable to buy tickets or without their ticket even after purchase.
Joe Berchtold, the president and CFO of Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation Entertainment, testified before a Senate committee on Tuesday, two months after the Swift ticketing fiasco reignited public scrutiny of the industry.
"As we said after the onsale, and I reiterate today: We apologize to the fans," Berchtold said. "We apologize to Ms. Swift. We need to do better and we will do better."
Ticketmaster, he said, was "hit with three times the amount of bot traffic than we had ever experienced" amid the "unprecedented demand for Taylor Swift tickets." The bot activity "required us to slow down and even pause our sales. This is what led to a terrible consumer experience that we deeply regret."
Tickets for Swift's new five-month Eras Tour -- which kicks off March 17 and will have 52 concerts in multiple stadiums across the United States -- went on sale on Ticketmaster in mid November. Heavy demand snarled the ticketing site, infuriating fans who couldn't snag tickets. Customers complained about Ticketmaster not loading, saying the platform didn't allow them to access tickets, even if they had a pre-sale code for verified fans.
Unable to resolve the problems, Ticketmaster subsequently canceled Swift's concert ticket sales to the general public, citing "extraordinarily high demands on ticketing systems and insufficient remaining ticket inventory to meet that demand."
As fury grew among legions of hardcore Swifties, Swift herself weighed in on the fiasco. "It goes without saying that I'm extremely protective of my fans," Swift wrote on Instagram in November. "It's really difficult for me to trust an outside entity with these relationships and loyalties, and excruciating for me to just watch mistakes happen with no recourse."
As a result, the US Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled the hearing titled "That's The Ticket: Promoting Competition and Protecting Consumers in Live Entertainment" to examine the lack of competition in the ticketing industry.
During her opening remarks, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota, emphasized the importance of competition to uphold a capitalist system in her opening remarks. While criticizing the amount of consolidation in the market, she used Taylor Swift's lyrics, saying it's a practice that the country knows "all too well."
"To have a strong capitalist system, you have to have competition,' she said. "You can't have too much consolidation — something that, unfortunately for this country, as an ode to Taylor Swift, I will say, we know 'all too well.'"
Berchtold suggested that venues enjoy significant leeway to run their operations. He testified that Ticketmaster does not set ticket prices, does not determine the number of tickets put up for sale and that "in most cases, venues set service and ticketing fees," not Ticketmaster.
In addition to the executives, the committee said witnesses at the hearing included Jack Groetzinger, CEO of ticketing platform SeatGeek; Jerry Mickelson, CEO of Jam Productions, one of the largest producers of live entertainment; and singer-songwriter Clyde Lawrence.
Groetzinger testified that as long as Live Nation remains both the dominant concert promoter and ticketer of major venues in the US, "the industry will continue to lack competition and struggle."
The merger
Criticism of Ticketmaster's dominance dates back decades, but the Swift ticketing incident has once again turned that issue into a dinner table discussion at many households.
Concert promoter Live Nation and ticketing company Ticketmaster, two of the largest companies in the concert business, announced their merger in 2009. The deal at the time raised concerns, including from the US Department of Justice, that it would create a near-monopoly in the industry.
The Justice Department allowed the Live Nation-Ticketmaster merger to proceed despite a 2010 court filing in the case that raised objections to the merger. In the filing, the Justice Department said that Ticketmaster's share among major concert venues exceeded 80%.
Ticketmaster disputes that market share estimate and says it holds at most just over 30% of the concert market, according to comments on NPR recently by Berchtold.
On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary's leading Democrat and Republican weighed in on Ticketmaster's economic dominance.
"These issues are symptomatic, I think, of a larger problem," said committee chair Sen. Dick Durbin, arguing that live event ticketing has been "dominated by a single entity" that was created from the merger.
Durbin said he believes the legally binding consent agreement allowing Live Nation to complete the deal with conditions has not succeeded in preserving competition. If the current Justice Department concludes that the consent decree has been violated, "unwinding the merger ought to be on the table," said Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the panel's top Republican, agreed that "consolidation of power in the hands of a few can create problems for the many."
"Out of this hearing," he said, "I hope we can make a better experience of the consumer being able to buy tickets to things you want to see without such a debacle" as the Taylor Swift ticketing process.
'Customers are the ones that pay the price'
While irate fans were left scrambling to wade through the Swift ticket confusion, their collective anger caught lawmakers' attention.
Members of Congress used the debacle to criticize Ticketmaster's control of the live music industry, saying that because Ticketmaster dominates so heavily, it has no reason to make things better for the millions of customers who have no other choice.
"Ticketmaster's power in the primary ticket market insulates it from the competitive pressures that typically push companies to innovate and improve their services," Klobuchar, who chairs the antitrust subcommittee, wrote in an open letter to Ticketmaster's CEO in November. "That can result in the types of dramatic service failures we saw this week, where consumers are the ones that pay the price."
Blumenthal echoed Klobuchar's concerns. He tweeted at the time that the tour "is a perfect example of how the Live Nation/Ticketmaster merger harms consumers by creating a near-monopoly."
In December, lawmakers from the House Energy and Commerce Committee sent a letter to Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, demanding a briefing on what went wrong and what steps the company is taking to fix the problems.
"The recent pre-sales ticketing process for Taylor Swift's upcoming Eras tour -- in which millions of fans endured delays, lockouts, and competition with aggressive scammers, scalpers and bots -- raises concerns over the potential unfair and deceptive practices that face consumers and eventgoers," the committee wrote in its letter.
The committee noted it had previously raised concerns about the industry's business practices and said it wanted to meet with Rapino to discuss how the company processes tickets for concerts and major tours. It also wants answers about how Ticketmaster plans to improve in the future.
Brian A. Marks, a senior lecturer in the department of economics and business analytics at University of New Haven's Pompea College of Business, said he would have liked Swift to make an appearance at the hearing.
"This hearing seems to be focused on Swift and what happened with the ticket sales. We also have to remember that Taylor Swift and her team negotiated a contract with Ticketmaster for sale of her concert ticket," said Marks.
"Will Congress want to look at that contract? To me, what happened with the Swift concert tickets was not necessarily the result of Ticketmaster being the dominant player in the industry," he said. Artists, and especially larger artists like Swift, "are free to elsewhere," he said. "This point may get missed in tomorrow's hearing."
-- CNN's Brian Fung, Frank Pallotta, Chris Isidore and David Goldman contributed to this story
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KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — A group of Sri Lankans held captive by Russian forces in an agricultural factory in eastern Ukraine said Saturday that they were beaten and abused for months before escaping on foot as the Russians withdrew from the Kharkiv region this month.
Recounting their ordeal to reporters in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, one of the seven Sri Lankans said he was shot in the foot; another had his toenail ripped off and was slammed in the head with the butt of a rifle.
Ukrainian officials described their treatment as torture.
“Every day we were cleaning toilets and bathrooms,” Dilukshan Robertclive, one of the former captives, said in English. “Some days Russians came and beat our people, our Sri Lanka people.”
Four of the seven were medical students in the city of Kupiansk and three were working there when Russian forces poured across the border in late February and occupied large swaths of eastern and southern Ukraine.
The group said they were captured at the first checkpoint out of Kupiansk and then taken to Vovchansk, near the border with Russia, where they were held in the factory with around 20 Ukrainians.
“They took our passports, other documents, phones, clothes, and locked us up in a room," said Sharujan Gianeswaran, speaking in Tamil to an Associated Press journalist by phone. "There were also Ukrainian people with us, and they were questioned and sent away in 10 days, 15 days or one month. With us they never spoke, because they could not understand our language.”
Police said the factory housed a Russian “torture center” — one of 18 in the Kharkiv region.
“They were bound and blindfolded. After that they were captured and then taken to the city of Vovchansk,” said Serhiy Bolvinov, head of the investigative department of the National Police in Kharkiv.
Six among the group said they were held in a large upstairs room. The seventh, the only woman, was kept in a dark cell by herself, her companions said. The woman wept silently and did not speak as the group told their story Saturday.
One man said he was shot in the foot by the Russian captors. Another had a toenail ripped off after the soldiers repeatedly bashed it with the butt of a rifle. The men showed their injuries to journalists.
“Most of the time we could not understand what they told us and we were beaten for that,” Gianeswaran said.
It dawned upon the Sri Lankans that the battle lines were shifting only when Russian soldiers ordered them to help load trucks with food and weapons.
As the last trucks raced away, the group asked fruitlessly for their passports and papers back, knowing that to move around without them would be impossible in a country filled with checkpoints.
Russian troops captured several cities and towns in northeastern Ukraine's Kharkiv region early in the war. Ukrainian troops retook the area during a swift counteroffensive earlier this month.
When the Sri Lankans realized the Russians were gone, on Sept. 10, the group left the factory and started walking toward the city of Kharkiv, having no real idea how to get to the regional capital which had remained in Ukrainian hands.
“We walked on that road for two days and were exhausted and hungry. We had no food or money to buy food,” Gianeswaran said.
They slept on the side of the road and walked until they reached a river. But with so many bridges in the region destroyed by one side or the other in months of fighting, they could find no way to cross.
Finally someone noticed their plight, gave them shelter and called for a ride from security forces.
Police said the group was picked up in the Chuhuiv area, about 70 kilometers (40 miles) from where they started. They are in Kharkiv now, with no idea of what the future holds. Robertclive said they are psychologically damaged by their months in captivity.
But the men smiled when asked how they felt when they realized the worst of their ordeal was at an end.
“They (Ukrainians) have given us food and clothing,” Gianeswaran said. “We thought we were going to die but we are saved and are being well looked after.”
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Japanese Teppanyaki Restaurant Brings Fiery Entertainment to Temecula Valley
TEMECULA, Calif., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana, the nation's leading owner and operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants, is pleased to announce the opening of its first Riverside County, CA restaurant in Temecula in September 2023. Located at 26420 Ynez Road near the Promenade Temecula at the intersection of Winchester Road and Ynez Road, the new location will mark the twelfth Benihana restaurant in Southern California.
"Temecula is the perfect place for Benihana to deliver on our mission of creating great guest memories" said Tom Baldwin, CEO and President of Benihana. "We're thrilled to be a part of the Temecula community and look forward to welcoming neighbors and friends to enjoy our special Benihana dining experience."
To commemorate the grand opening, Benihana will host a celebratory lunch with a local children's charitable partner and other special events to welcome the local community.
The 8,200 square foot space will feature an expansive cocktail bar and 21 teppanyaki tables where highly skilled and expertly trained teppanyaki chefs will dazzle your eyes as well as your taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or delicious seafood. Guests can complement their Benihana experience with our extensive sushi and sashimi menu in addition to an elevated bar offering that includes a variety of premium and artisanal sakes, fine wines, craft beer and classic cocktails.
Guests can also enjoy their hibachi and sushi favorites at home through delivery services including UberEATS, Postmates, Grubhub, DoorDash, EZCater and online at Benihana.com.
"Beyond a fun, one-of-a-kind dining experience, Benihana is known for creating great memories by delighting guests with our talented entertaining chefs and our delicious, high-quality menu items," said Lisa Merelo, General Manager of Benihana Temecula. "We have developed a strong local presence throughout Southern California, and we are elated to continue to expand where guests have always embraced our very special Benihana brand."
For more information about Benihana visit www.benihana.com.
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Benihana, through its subsidiaries, is the nation's leading operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants with more than 100 restaurants operating under the brands BENIHANA®, RA SUSHI®, and SAMURAI®, including franchised BENIHANA restaurants in the United States, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
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Company's free drone safety video game boosts awareness around power equipment
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Drones are a popular holiday gift for budding pilots of all ages who want to explore the skies, and FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is reminding the public to keep electrical safety in mind as they try out their gifts and celebrate with loved ones. Before taking flight outdoors, novice flyers are encouraged to play the company's free video game to learn about drone safety in a fun and interactive way.
While drones can be safe when used correctly, flying them close to power lines, substations or other electrical equipment could cause serious damage and pose significant safety risks to you and other people nearby.
"Drones have become a must-have gadget for the holidays because they can perform stunts, take photographs or even stream video, but like driving a car, there is an inherent responsibility that goes along with the activity to keep yourself safe and the power flowing reliably," said Candace Webb, manager of public safety at FirstEnergy.
To help ensure the holidays are enjoyed responsibly, please keep the following drone safety tips in mind:
- Become a licensed pilot before flying a drone
- Register a drone weighing more than a half-pound with the Federal Aviation Administration
- Stay at least 200 feet away from power lines or other electrical equipment
- Fly your drone at or below 400 feet, and keep it at an altitude where it can be seen
- Do not fly in dark or windy conditions
- Never try to get your drone if it crashes on or near a downed line or substation. Call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) and a FirstEnergy employee will retrieve it safely
To get familiarized with drone safety, the public can visit FirstEnergy's Drone Safety Zone, the first video game of its kind in the utility industry that allows players to learn current rules and best practices for drone operators while racing against others. The faster they answer a question correctly, the greater the boost advantage will be when the game starts, giving players a competitive edge so they can reach a higher rank on the game's leaderboard.
In addition to drone safety, FirstEnergy encourages people of all ages to keep the following information in mind when exchanging gifts and taking down holiday decorations this season:
- Read all manufacturer labels for toys or items that will be used by or around children. Check to make sure the child meets the age requirements specified on the label
- If gifts require batteries, exercise the same caution as you would give toys with small parts. Many batteries, especially small button cells, pose choking risks if children can open the battery covers
- Gifts that plug into outlets and have cords can pose strangulation and shock risks
- With time, Christmas trees continue to dry out making them increasingly flammable. Trees decorated with holiday lights have an increased risk because they're in direct contact with an electrical source. Check with your local community to find a recycling program through which to dispose of your tree early in the new year
- Always unplug decorations by using the gripping area. Pulling on the cord could damage the wire and present a shock or fire hazard
- As you take down holiday lights, inspect the wiring and discard any that have cracked, frayed or appear to have damaged wire insulation
- Label or store indoor decorations separate from those intended for outdoor use
More tips on staying safe around electricity and near power lines and equipment are available on FirstEnergy's "Stop. Look. Live." safety website at firstenergycorp.com/publicsafety.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp or online at www.firstenergycorp.com.
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HONG KONG (AP) — Three former organizers of Hong Kong’s annual vigil in remembrance of victims of China’s 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protests were jailed Saturday for four and a half months for failing to provide authorities with information on the group in accordance with a national security law.
Chow Hang-tung, Tang Ngok-kwan and Tsui Hon-kwong were arrested in 2021 during a crackdown on the city’s pro-democracy movement following massive protests more than three years ago. They were leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China and were found guilty last week.
The now-defunct alliance was best known for organizing candlelight vigils in Hong Kong on the anniversary of the 1989 Chinese military’s crushing of Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests, but it was voted to disband in 2021 under the shadow of the Beijing-imposed national security law.
Supporters say its closure has shown freedoms and autonomy that were promised when Hong Kong returned to China in 1997 are diminishing.
Before its disbandment, police had sought details about its operations and finances in connection with alleged links to democracy groups overseas, accusing it of being a foreign agent. But the group refused to cooperate, arguing the police did not have a right to ask for its information because it was not a foreign agent and the authorities did not provide sufficient justification.
Under the security law’s implementation rules, the police chief can request a range of information from a foreign agent. Failure to comply with the request could result in six months in jail and a fine of 100,000 Hong Kong dollars ($12,740) if convicted.
In her mitigation, Chow said the alliance was not a foreign agent and that nothing had emerged that proved otherwise, so sentencing them was about punishing people for defending the truth.
She said national security is being used as a pretext to wage a war on civil society.
“Sir, sentence us for our insubordination if you must, but when the exercise of power is based on lies, being insubordinate is the only way to be human,” she said.
Handing down the sentences, principal magistrate Peter Law said the case is the first of its kind under the new law and the sentencing has to send a clear message to society that the law does not condone any violation.
Law, who was approved by the city’s leader to oversee the case, said he saw no justification for reducing the four-and-a-half-year sentence.
In previous legal proceedings, the court ordered a partial redaction of some information after prosecutors argued that a full disclosure of information would jeopardize an ongoing probe into national security cases. Hence, some crucial details, including the names of groups that were alleged to have links with the alliance, were redacted.
Defense lawyer Philip Dykes said he could not say “how strong or weak” the alleged links were and that made mitigation difficult.
The annual vigil organized by the alliance was the only large-scale public commemoration of the June 4th crackdown on Chinese soil and was attended by massive crowds until authorities banned it in 2020, citing anti-pandemic measures.
Chow, along with two other former alliance leaders, Lee Cheuk-yan and Albert Ho, were charged with inciting subversion of state power under the security law in 2021. The alliance itself was charged with subversion.
The national security law criminalizes secession, subversion, and collusion with foreign forces to intervene in the city’s affairs as well as terrorism. Many pro-democracy activists were silenced or jailed after its enactment in 2020. | https://www.koin.com/news/international/hong-kong-activists-behind-tiananmen-vigil-jailed-for-months/ | 2023-03-11 05:44:27 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/news/international/hong-kong-activists-behind-tiananmen-vigil-jailed-for-months/ |
BANGKOK (AP) — A fashion model from Myanmar who feared being arrested by the country’s military government if she was forced back home from exile has flown to Canada, which she says has granted her asylum.
Thaw Nandar Aung, also known as Han Lay, left on a flight from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport early Wednesday morning, according to Archayon Kraithong, a deputy commissioner of Thailand’s Immigration Bureau. He said he was not authorized to reveal her destination.
Thaw Nandar Aung told Radio Free Asia, a U.S.-government funded broadcaster, on Tuesday that she was headed to Canada, after having been been granted political asylum there with the assistance of the UNHCR and the Canadian Embassy in Thailand.
“Everything happened so fast, and I only have a few pieces of clothing. So I will have to go along with what they have planned for me,” she said.
“I have spoken out for Myanmar wherever I go. I have talked to the media about my country while I was staying in Thailand. Since Canada is a safe place for me, I will have more opportunities to speak out on the issue. And as you know, there is a large Myanmar community in Canada, so I’m sure I’ll be able to carry on the struggle for Myanmar with their help.”
A phone call to the Canadian Embassy seeking comment was not immediately returned.
Thaw Nandar Aung had been stuck at Bangkok’s airport after Thai authorities denied her entry when she arrived Sept. 21 from a short trip to Vietnam. She has been living in Thailand but needed to leave and enter again in order to extend her stay.
While at the airport she met UNHCR representatives in an effort to avoid being sent back to Myanmar. People denied entry to Thailand are usually deported to their last point of departure, but the U.N. agency advised her she would be arrested in Vietnam and then repatriated to Myanmar. A Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson said she had been denied entry into Thailand “due to an issue with her travel document.”
Thaw Nandar Aung denounced her country’s military rulers last year from the stage of Miss Grand International beauty pageant held in Bangkok. She accused them of selfishness and abusing their power for using lethal force to crush peaceful protests, and appealed for international help for her country.
Myanmar’s military seized power in February 2021 from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi and has cracked down heavily on widespread opposition to its rule. Critics, including actors and other celebrities, have been arrested on charges that carry penalties ranging from three years’ imprisonment to death.
In July, authorities executed four activists who were accused of involvement with terrorist activities, and U.N. experts have described the country’s violence as a civil war.
Thaw Nandar Aung said she was charged in absentia in September last year with sedition for speaking out against the military takeover at the pageant and online. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
New York-based Human Rights Watch accused Myanmar’s military government of revoking or otherwise interfering with Thaw Nandar Aung’s passport, making her “the victim of a deliberate political act by the junta to make her stateless when she flew back from Vietnam to Thailand.” It said the tactic was used against other critics as well.
“There is no doubt that what transpired was a trap to try to force Han Lay to return to Myanmar, where she would have faced immediate arrest, likely abuse in detention, and imprisonment,” Phil Robertson, the group’s deputy Asia director said in an emailed statement. “Fortunately, she got good advice to stay put at the airport, and wait for the kind of protection she needed. This was a victory for rights, and refugee protection.” | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/ap-model-fearing-myanmar-military-heads-to-asylum-in-canada/ | 2022-09-29 03:55:41 | 0 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/ap-model-fearing-myanmar-military-heads-to-asylum-in-canada/ |
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Geneva Financial (Geneva), a direct mortgage lender operating in 46 states, has announced the opening of a new branch in Lake Elsinore, California led by Branch Manager Brenda Hale. The opening of this new branch provides opportunities for local borrowers and buyers looking to navigate the current housing market.
"I have spent most of my adult life helping others achieve their financial goals." California Branch Manager Brenda Hale stated. "I am here to help everyday people who are the pulse of America. There is nothing more rewarding than knowing I made a positive impact in someone else's life."
Based out of Lake Elsinore, CA, Hale and her new branch proudly serve homebuyers throughout the state. The new branch will continue Geneva's exceptional service and extensive product offering through countless homebuyer and homeowner-focused products including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Refinance, Reverse, Jumbo Loans, Condo Financing, and so much more.
With over 20 years of experience in the financial services, real estate, and mortgage industries, Hale and her team specialize in VA, DACA, self-employed, and first-time homebuyers. Hale prioritizes staying current with the latest loan programs and market trends to assist her clients. But more than anything, Brenda has a passion for helping people. From first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors, Brenda and her branch go above and beyond to help their clients achieve their dreams of homeownership!
Geneva Financial Home Loans is currently expanding in all markets and seeking branch managers and loan originators across the United States looking to advance their mortgage careers. For information on opportunities, visit www.GenevaFi.com/opportunity
Founded in 2007 by Aaron VanTrojen, Geneva Financial (NMLS 42056) is a direct mortgage lender headquartered in Chandler, Arizona with more than 130 branch locations in 46 states. Our mission at Geneva Financial is to approach every aspect of our business from the "inside-out". With a culture-forward mindset, we focus on our loan originators and support staff first to ensure an unbeatable experience for our customers.
Our Core Values were created as a daily reminder to operate with the inside-out approach in mind. Core Value #1 is the backbone of all our Core Values, our mission, and our brand vision: Home Loans Powered by Humans®. Learn more about Geneva Financial Home Loans at www.GenevaFi.com.
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The California State Senate passed a resolution on Monday commemorating June as Pride Month despite only one Republican senator participating in the vote.
Seven out of California's eight Republican senators were not involved in Monday's vote. The resolution passed without anyone voting in opposition.
Republicans said they objected to the invitation of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and drag queen Sister Roma. Roma is self-described as the "most photographed nun in the world."
"Frankly, it's a slap in the face to Catholics who cherish their faith and hold it as a cornerstone of their identity. Sister Roma and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence do not share the Senate's values of tolerance and understanding, and honoring them on the Senate Floor is simply inexcusable," Senate Republican Leader Brian Jones said. "Californians expect this legislative body to minimize distractions like Sister Roma's invitation and focus on tackling the countless issues that continue to go unresolved across the state. Senate Republicans stand ready to work with our Democrat colleagues to fix California."
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Roma countered that her organization has the backing of religious groups and provides services to the community.
"We are actually nuns," Roma said. "We serve our community; we minister to the sick; we help the unhoused; we feed the hungry; we promulgate universal joy and expiate stigmatic guilt. It's as simple as that."
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence were originally disinvited from a Pride Night event with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the baseball club relented.
The controversy comes as a number of states have passed anti-drag legislation. It also comes as a number of drag events have been disrupted due to ongoing threats.
"Drag queens are not harming your children. We are not," Roma said. "Queer people, trans people are not groomers, we are not interested in converting people. We are interested in supporting people. So when someone has a child who doesn't identify as a cisgender child, maybe you have a little girl who asks you to call her a boy, or maybe have a little boy, he's getting bullied at school. Maybe you want to bring your child to a drag story hour where they can hear stories about love and inclusion and feel like just for one day that they're not a freak. That's really who we are at our core."
Multiple Democratic legislators noted the rising number of threats against LGBTQ+ groups. GLAAD estimates that 160 LGBTQ+ events and groups have been threatened in the last year. "This year, Pride Month occurs at a time of rising homophobia and transphobia across our great nation," said State Sen. Josh Becker. "The rise in hatred and extremism, the normalization of excluding LGBTQ folks who are deemed different, coincides with a rise in anti-Semitism and white supremacy. To imagine that these trends are separate would be to ignore history."
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When you hear there’s a barbecue place called The Hog Bowl in your region, a road trip is practically a given.
Turns out there is a place by that name, in Brewton. Word of mouth, wafting through the social-media ether, made it small and quirky, with mouth-watering daily specials. That was enough for myself and an accomplice to make the drive. We wheeled up right at opening time on a Friday, which in retrospect might have been a questionable decision: We were somewhat confident that we had correctly identified which side of the small facility was the front, because it had a courtyard on that side, and an archway with a welcome sign above it. But we couldn’t find a door.
Finally someone came out and undid a couple of padlocks and rolled back two panels of rusty siding that had camouflaged the entrance. And there it was, right under the arch – which incidentally, was made from a boat. It’s a homey vibe, for those of us whose own backyards are full of dead boats and rusty metal.
The contemporary pre-postmodern rustic theme continued in the interior, lavishly decorated with sports memorabilia, coastal clutter and album covers. University of Mobile folk, take note: When we sat down at the table of our choice, we found ourselves next to a vintage TRUTH album cover. (The two adjacent albums were “The Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein” by The Melachrino Strings and Orchestra and “Symphony for Glenn” by the Hamburg Philharmonia, for what it’s worth, but the restaurant soundtrack skewed more to the wholesome tones of AC/DC and other classic rock.)
Consequences of your dining duo’s bad timing continued to ramify. The staff was making a Herculean effort to get two big catering orders out the door, so table service was running a tad slow (though it was still attentive and friendly). The daily special – smoked cabbage with Conecuh sausage, onion and bacon – was just going into the smoker.
Fortunately the menu had the basics covered. Plates with two sides run from $10.99 for chicken and $11.99 for pulled pork up to $18.99 for a half-slab of ribs and $22.99 for a combo with ribs, pulled pork and chicken.
My companion went with the basic pulled pork sandwich ($9) and a side of mac and cheese. The latter was highly recommended by the waitress, who said she ate it for lunch every day. I opted for the “loaded tater,” also with pulled pork.
Both of us found the pulled pork to be a solid choice; my friend reported that his sandwich was workmanlike, with a kiss of smoke and big enough to satisfy. But it was the mac and cheese that really got his taste buds jumping. It was incredibly creamy, he said, and he was pretty sure it used a combination of more than one kind of cheese.
“This stuff didn’t come out of a box,” he said. “Somebody put it together who knows what they are doing.”
But I won this match. For starters, my baked potato was the size of a football. (Okay, a Nerf football, but still.) And there was a little bit of a surprise underneath the mound of pulled pork that topped it: A scoop of mac and cheese hidden in the mix.
That was a first, and it may sound a little strange. But the mac and cheese was just as good as promised.
A little surprise came at the end. Because the smoked cabbage hadn’t been ready up front, the waitress served us side portions of it on the house. Now that’s customer service.
Friends, it was out-of-this world good. If we’d gotten our hands on meal-sized portions, we’d have had to ride all the way back to Mobile with the windows down.
Delving into the story of The Hog Bowl revealed that the cabbage, and the venture itself, has an interesting origin. Proprietor Brandon Chavers didn’t start out as a pitmaster. He started out as a welder with a problem.
Work was taking him out of town for months at a time, and he was struggling with that. He was feeling the separation from his two young children, and it wasn’t a good feeling. When the opportunity to work in Brewton for a few months came up, he told his son he wasn’t going to go back on the road.
When the local work ran out, it was time to make a tough decision: Go back on the road or find something else to do. Chavers drew his line in the sand. He sold the camper. “I promised my son, and if I can’t keep a promise to my son, then who am I?” he said. “It drove me really hard.”
Chavers said he was willing to consider just about anything. He was looking for a sign, and he got it while visiting his barber.
It gets better. Like, Hallmark-Movie-better. The barber in question was Monte McGougin, a law enforcement veteran who served for 15 years as Brewton’s police chief. When he retired from that, he opted for a more tranquil second career and went into barbering in 2020. You’ve got to figure that between what a police chief has seen, and what a barber hears, this is a guy who knows what’s going on in his corner of small-town America.
“I was in his chair and I said, ‘Man, they’re trying to send me out of town again and it just tears me up.’ When Chavers said he was thinking about maybe opening a food truck, it clicked.
“He said, ‘I know just the guy you need to talk to.’ He was talking about Josh Godwin, who owns David’s Catfish.” A few minutes later, McGougin’s phone rang. It was Godwin, calling out of the blue. To Chavers, that was a sign. They arranged a meeting to talk about a small restaurant property right behind the catfish restaurant, and a deal was struck: This would be the site of Chavers’ new career. (It was formerly known as The Fish Bowl, which probably explains the nautical entrance arch.)
“I got my LLC and I went on faith,” Chavers said. He scraped together every bit of money and credit he could, he said, and “I just stepped out faith, because I knew God had opened that door for me.”
Chavers wasn’t a complete novice. Remember that camper he spent so much time in? He says he never used the stove in it. When he was on the road, he did his cooking on a smoker. He’d cook enough for dinner that he and his crew could carry the leftovers for lunch during the next day’s 12-hour shift. Over time, naturally, he tried his hand at different things. “The cabbage was one of the favorites of the guys,” he said.
Chavers said people seem to especially like his ribs and smoked chicken. But it’s hard to get him to brag on himself. His outlook seems to be founded on hard work and humility. “It’s been close to eight months and I’m still not making home runs yet, or anything,” he said. “But we’re doing some stuff and the bills are getting paid.”
So the lesson here is, if you’re thinking about paying a visit to The Hog Bowl, keep an eye out for the specials. The wings, the brisket, the nachos. Chavers described a “Hog Bowl Tater” that sounds pretty amazing: “It’s got six meats with queso dip and barbecue sauce and jalapenos on it,” he said.
And don’t show up when the doors are still closed. Give ‘em a minute.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were mostly lower Thursday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Dec. rose 10.25 cents at $8.9875 a bushel; Dec. corn was off 1 cent at $6.8425 a bushel; Dec. oats fell 2.75 cents at $4.12 a bushel; while Sep. soybeans lost 5.75 cents at 14.5850 a bushel.
Beef and pork were lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Oct. live cattle was fell .87 cent at $1.4520 a pound; Sep. feeder cattle was off .65 cent at $1.7852 a pound; Oct. lean hogs lost 1.45 cents at $.9445 a pound. | https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Grains-mostly-lower-Livestock-lower-17459542.php | 2022-09-22 16:26:49 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Grains-mostly-lower-Livestock-lower-17459542.php |
Smith, McNeil 4 hits each as Mets beat Phils behind Scherzer
NEW YORK - Dominic Smith went 4 for 4 with three RBIs to back an inconsistent Max Scherzer, and the New York Mets won their seventh straight series to begin the season by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 10-6 on Sunday night.
Jeff McNeil also had four of New York's 15 hits, and Starling Marte drove in three runs. The Mets took two of three in a weekend set that began with the NL East leaders pitching the second no-hitter in franchise history Friday night — a combined gem by Tylor Megill and four relievers.
New York (16-7) had never won more than five straight series to start a season before this year. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the previous major league club to take their first seven series was the 2018 Arizona Diamondbacks, who won their first nine.
The Mets have won four of six meetings with the Phillies this year, and the NL East rivals square off again Thursday in Philadelphia with the opener of a four-game set. They play 13 times before the end of May.
Scherzer (4-0) struck out his first five batters for the first time in his career and looked overpowering at times. But he gave up two home runs to Mets nemesis Kyle Schwarber, and a solo shot to Bryce Harper on an 0-2 pitch.
Still, the three-time Cy Young Award winner remained unbeaten since joining the Mets on a $130 million, three-year contract. He is 15-0 — the longest winning streak of his career — in his last 24 regular-season starts since June 2021, and his teams have won each of the past 18.
Scherzer struck out nine and walked one in six innings. He gave up four runs and five hits.
With the score tied at 3 in the fifth, New York loaded the bases against starter Zach Eflin (1-2). The go-ahead run scored on J.T. Realmuto's passed ball, and Smith's two-run single up the middle made it 6-3.
Marte made a diving catch in right field to thwart a potential Phillies rally in the seventh, and an error by second baseman Jean Segura helped the Mets tack on three in the bottom half — including Marte's two-run single.
McNeil added an RBI double in the eighth, matching his career high with his ninth four-hit game. The last four have come against Philadelphia.
Smith entered the night 6 for 36 (.167) with four RBIs this season. He also equaled his career high for hits. Five of his 13 career three-hit games have come against the Phillies.
Johan Camargo hit a two-run homer for Philadelphia off Yoan López with two outs in the ninth.
López threw inside to Schwarber, prompting the umpires to warn both benches, after Francisco Lindor was hit by a 93 mph in the eighth. López then hit Alec Bohm with a pitch, but was not ejected.
ROSTER CRUNCH
Teams must trim their active rosters from 28 players to 26 on Monday, leaving many to wonder if the Mets will cut slumping DH/2B Robinson Canó. The 39-year-old Canó, who sat out last season while serving his second suspension for performance-enhancing drugs, is batting .195 with one homer, three RBIs and a paltry .501 OPS in 12 games. He is making $24 million this year and is due another $24 million next season in the final year of his contract. New York manager Buck Showalter said the team will likely cut one pitcher and one position player. Philadelphia's plan is to shave two pitchers off the roster, manager Joe Girardi said.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Phillies: With the team off Monday, shortstop Didi Gregorius was rested to give him a two-day break. Girardi hopes that might fully heal the bruised left hand that sidelined Gregorius for five games late last month.
Mets: RHP Sean Reid-Foley was placed on the 10-day injured list with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow that will sideline him indefinitely. It's possible he could need Tommy John surgery. RHP Yoan López was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to fill the bullpen spot. ... LF Mark Canha and C James McCann were rested.
BOUNCE PASS
Shaheen Holloway, the new basketball coach at Seton Hall after leading little Saint Peter's on a Cinderella run to the Elite Eight, threw out the ceremonial first pitch. Wearing a No. 10 Mets jersey, the Queens native hit McCann on one hop from the mound after NCAA Tournament highlights of the Peacocks played on the Citi Field video board. Holloway holds the Seton Hall record with 681 career assists.
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Phillies: LHP Ranger Suárez (2-0, 4.42 ERA) pitches Tuesday night at home against Texas Rangers RHP Jon Gray (0-1, 7.00).
Mets: In the first matchup between the NL East rivals this season, New York hosts the World Series champion Atlanta Braves on Monday night. Chris Bassitt (3-1, 2.25 ERA) pitches for the Mets against Max Fried (2-2, 3.00) in the opener of a four-game series that includes a single-admission doubleheader Tuesday.
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Ongoing clinical research on PainTEQ's LinQ SI Joint Stabilization System played a significant role in obtaining the new Category 1 billing code.
TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Medical Association (AMA) has announced a new Category 1 billing code specifically for posterior SI joint fusion, including PainTEQ's LinQ SI Joint Stabilization System.
Specifically, the announcement stated:
"Accepted addition of code 2X000 to report percutaneous arthrodesis of the sacroiliac joint (SI) using placement of intra-articular implant(s) without placement of a transfixation; and deletion of Category III code 0775T."
According to the AMA website, criteria for a Category 1 code include, among others, "The clinical efficacy of the procedure or service is documented in literature that meets the requirements set forth in the CPT code-change application."
LinQ is being studied in the SECURE Study (Single-arm, Multicenter, Prospective, Clinical Study on a Novel Minimally Invasive Posterior Sacroiliac Fusion Device). On May 16, 2022, the investigators published interim results comprising the 6-month follow-up of the first 69 enrolled patients. This publication was one of three original clinical trials used to support the code application.
"Our preliminary data from the SECURE study reflect the efficacy and safety of LinQ," said Sean LaNeve, Chief Executive Officer at PainTEQ.
The reduction in pain and improvement in functional status were non-inferior to those obtained in other studies using the lateral approach. In addition, there were fewer adverse events than were seen in studies using a lateral approach.
Having a Category 1 CPT code is important because it can make it easier to secure coverage and reimbursement from Medicare and commercial payers. PainTEQ remains committed to LinQ, prioritizing patient safety, clinical efficacy and research above all else.
Now, that commitment is paying off.
"This is great news for both physicians and patients alike," said Michael Enxing, President of PainTEQ. "The new billing code will make it easier for healthcare professionals to streamline reporting, and patients will have greater access to this life-changing treatment."
About PainTEQ: PainTEQ was built to bring interventional procedures to the market. Working with pain management specialists to help reduce and eliminate SI joint dysfunction, PainTEQ's LinQ implant aims to immediately provide clinical benefits to individuals living with incapacitating lower back pain through a minimally invasive outpatient procedure. Learn more at www.painteq.com.
About LinQ: The LinQ SI Joint Stabilization System provides patients with a minimally invasive option to combat pain due to sacroiliac disease. After a thorough diagnostic process, physicians may help alleviate, and in many cases eliminate, chronic pain by placing a single LinQ allograft into the SI joint. With its large graft window, this single implant is designed to create an ideal environment for long-term fusion.
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RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kilmarnock local, Penny Pratt, has been named as the 2022 BRB Jackpot Savings Account winner. This fortunate account holder just received the grand prize of $100,000.
The BRB Jackpot Savings Account, created in 2015, was the first of its kind designed to improve the personal savings of our customers. What started as a $5,000 grand prize has since grown into $100,000 given away annually. This Blue Ridge Bank account also has monthly drawings for one $200 winner and four $50 winners. Each deposit of $25, into your BRB Jackpot Savings account, is an entry to win.
"It gives me a cushion for the rest of my life. And, my mom lived to be 94, so I've got a little ways to go," Penny commented after her initial shock wore off, "This will help tremendously. It really will change my outlook of how my future looks!"
Whether they feel lucky or not, residents of Virginia or North Carolina can open a BRB Jackpot Savings account. Is your savings account giving you the chance to win $100,000? If not, talk to your local Blue Ridge Bank representative today.
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This agreement marks the third U.S. retiree buyout since 2021 and reflects continuation of efforts to reduce pension liabilities, volatility and cost while securing retiree pension benefits with highly-rated insurance companies
BLUE BELL, Pa., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced it has closed agreements with F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. (NYSE: FG) ("F&G") to purchase group annuity contracts totaling approximately $265 million through which Unisys will transfer projected benefit obligations valued slightly less than this amount related to certain retirees under one of the company's U.S. pension plans to F&G.
Unisys anticipates that this action will result in a one-time, non-cash, pre-tax settlement charge of approximately $193 million. Because the purchase will be made by the pension trust, there will be no impact on the company's cash position.
This action brings the value of U.S. defined benefit pension obligations removed from the company's balance sheet since 2020 to over $1 billion and global pension obligations to over $1.7 billion.
"Purchasing these annuity contracts demonstrates the company's continued commitment to de-risking its pension obligations," said Unisys Chief Financial Officer Deb McCann.
As part of the transfer, F&G's insurance subsidiaries, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company and Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company of New York, will assume responsibility for pension benefits for approximately 8,650 retirees and beneficiaries with monthly benefits lower than certain thresholds. There will be no changes to the gross amount, timing, or form of the monthly pension payments.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAKT).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Daktronics between March 10, 2022 and December 6, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until February 21, 2023 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Daktronics, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company was experiencing challenges that increased costs, including supply chain disruptions, that impacted Daktronics' ability to fund inventory levels and operations; (2) as a result, it was probable that some portion of the Company's deferred tax assets would not be realized; (3) as a result, Daktronics was reasonably likely to record a material valuation allowance to its deferred tax assets; (4) there were material weaknesses in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting related to income taxes; (5) the foregoing presented liquidity concerns and there was substantial doubt as to the Company's ability to continue as a going concern; and (6) as a result of the foregoing, defendant's positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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ROGERS, Ark. — A man has plead guilty after he was accused of recording a woman in the dressing room at a Goodwill in Rogers last year.
According to Washington County Prosecutor Nathan Smith, 27-year-old Ashton Thomas plead guilty to four counts of video voyeurism in Judge Robin Green's court on Monday, July 24.
Thomas was arrested after he was seen putting a phone under dressing rooms at the store multiple times, the Rogers Police Department said after an investigation was done. One of the incidents happened on March 15, 2022, where Ashton was identified as the suspect after police put together video surveillance of him and identifying the car seen driving away afterward.
In the video surveillance, Thomas is seen holding his phone under at least four dressing rooms at the Goodwill store on Dixieland Road.
Ten days later, police arrested him at his place of work on March 25. Thomas told officers that he was at Goodwill with his girlfriend the day in question. According to court records, after describing his girlfriend, officers told him there wasn't anyone on video matching her description, which led Thomas to not make any further statements.
He has previously been arrested for possession of a firearm by a certain person and possession of a controlled substance in Craighead County. He was sentenced to three years probation in 2019.
Thomas was sentenced to six years in prison.
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Ohio lawmakers work to make animal abuse laws more strict
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Senate Bill 164 is waiting for a vote in the House of Representatives. If passed, it would ban the use of gas chambers for euthanasia at Ohio animal shelters and classify Goddard’s Law felony animal abuse crimes as acts of violence.
The Cleveland Animal Protective League (APL) and other animal advocates have been urging Ohioans to ask their representatives to vote yes.
According to Hannah MacIntyre with the Cleveland APL, it is not believed gas chambers are currently being used in the state, but it is important to prevent them from returning.
Goddard’s Law was passed in 2016. Under Goddard’s Law, it is a fifth-degree felony to knowingly cause serious physical harm to a companion animal.
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Denver defensive back P.J. Locke responded to the prompt with a knowing smile and a bit of a snort.
Got a minute to talk about Kareem Jackson?
The veteran safety came up this week in the Broncos locker room, of course, because the week started with head coach Nathaniel Hackett announcing Jackson had been named a full-time defensive captain in the wake of the trade of Bradley Chubb to Miami.
For Locke — and the Broncos’ secondary and defense as a whole — that designation changed exactly nothing.
“He’s been a leader from the jump,” Locke said. “I was kind of confused when the votes for captain came out and he wasn’t one of them. So, honestly, he’s basically been our captain, just without the title. Or one of them. He’s definitely the most vocal one. Everybody goes to him for stuff, and when it’s time to break it down, it was him or Chubb or (safety Justin Simmons).
“He’s been a captain in everybody’s eyes. What the world saw before, that he wasn’t, they just don’t know what goes on in the locker room.”
Jackson, 34, has not only been a presence in the locker room but a steadying force on the field, too. The 13th-year pro leads the Broncos’ defense in playing time and is the only member of Denver’s starting secondary that hasn’t missed action due to injury. He’s played all but one of the Broncos’ 552 defensive snaps, per Denver Post data, and is second on the team in tackles with 47.
“I also think a lot of people don’t understand behind closed doors, you see what he does on the field, but behind closed doors he’s such a pro at taking care of his body,” Locke said. “We might end practice today around 2-3 p.m. and he might be here until 5 p.m. doing extra treatment on his body – getting in the ice tub, rolling out, stretching out, just different stuff to take care of his body. He’s a pro in that aspect too and that’s why he’s able to still play at a high level at 34.”
Against Jacksonville in London, Jackson had a season-high six solo tackles and finished tied for his season best with eight stops overall.
“He’s been bringing that veteran presence that the locker room needs for a couple years now,” second-year cornerback Pat Surtain II said. “When you get a guy like that, now a captain, we all see how he approaches the game and how he carries himself.”
Jackson played the first nine years of his career at cornerback in Houston but has settled in nicely at safety for the Broncos over the past four seasons. This weekend he’ll be reunited with Tennessee head coach Mike Vrabel. The pair’s playing careers in the NFL actually crossed over by a season in 2010 — Vrabel’s last of 14 seasons, spent in Kansas City, was Jackson’s rookie year with the Texans — and then the pair were together for four years in Houston. Vrabel was the Texans’ linebackers coach from 2014-16 and then the defensive coordinator in 2017 before getting the Titans’ head coaching job.
“One of my favorite players to be around, truly,” Vrabel told Denver reporters this week. “Would have loved to have played with K-Jack and guys like him. K-Jack, he’s an unbelievable teammate, has great energy in the locker room and in the meeting room, loves football. He’s a physical player, instinctive player, somebody that I’ve always had a lot of respect for and he knows that.”
Denver lost one of its defensive leaders over the bye week in Chubb, but still has a wealth of defensive experience in players like Simmons, defensive lineman D.J. Jones, linebacker Josey Jewell, injured cornerback Ronald Darby and, of course, the most experienced of the group. The newest — and oldest — captain.
“He’s the gel of the team, and especially the defense,” inside linebacker Jonas Griffith said. “He’s the veteran leader that everybody looks to. When he talks, everybody listens.”
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Joan Shea, 83, of Edwardsville, and formerly of Edison, N.J., passed away Thursday afternoon, July 28, 2022, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp.
Born April 12, 1939, in New Brunswick, N.J., she was the daughter of the late John C. and Helen Mehringer Ware.
Joan was a graduate of Metuchen High School, Metuchen, N.J., Trenton State College, Class of 1960, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in education. She was employed as a school teacher at Piscataway Twp., N.J., St. Paul’s Elementary School, Highland Park, N.J., and St. Matthew School, Edison, N.J. Joan loved the beach at Avon, N.J., was an avid reader, and loved to cook and visit with friends and family.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Shea, on March 13, 1986.
Surviving are her sons, Evan Shea and his wife, Kimberley, Galloway, N.J.; and Cormac Shea, Texas; daughter, Nellie Shea, Pennsylvania; grandchildren, William and Kerry Shea; Thomas Shea; and April Carlson and her husband, Richard; great-granddaughters, Shannon, Regina and Bethany Carlson; great-grandson, Cameron Shea; brother, John Ware, Hampton, Va.; cousins, Charles Greenbaugh, N.J.; and Julia Eichorst, Virginia; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family from Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Twp.
Memorial donations may be made to the New Jersey Youth Symphony, 570 Central Ave., New Providence, NJ 07974.
For information or to leave Joan’s family a message of condolence, please visit www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.
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Lighting, sound and aroma all play important factors in creating the right mood for any occasion, including when throwing a party. One of the easiest ways to curate the desired atmosphere is through candles, which offer a soft glow, an evocative scent and in some cases, a crackling wick.
Turning down the lights and igniting a candle will go a long way to setting the mood for any event, whether you’re hosting a lively house party, a thoughtful dinner or an intimate night of reflection among friends.
In this article: Hyoola Metallic Pillar Candles, Yankee Candle Midsummer’s Night and Lulu Candles Poolside.
Best party candles
Chesapeake Bay Candle Joy and Laughter
This large candle offers terrific value for its convenient clean burn and lengthy life span. With up to 70 hours of burn time, this soy candle features a self-trimming wick, as well as scents of cranberry and dahlia, meant to evoke happiness and amusement for a gathering of loved ones.
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Embrace a cozy party indoors during the colder, grayer months of the year with this winter wonderland-themed soy candle. Featuring therapeutic-grade essential oils and made from cruelty-free soy wax, this clean, fresh candle blends woodsy scents with spicy aromas for a delightful wintertime get-together.
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Silver Dollar Candle Co. Birthday Cake Soy Candle
While some candles boast more generalized scents for a range of occasions, this soy candle is focused on a specific event: birthdays. This cute, handmade candle burns cleanly and brightly with 40 hours of longevity. The adorable box and personalized touches on the jar also make this a terrific gift.
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Yankee Candle Midsummer’s Night
From one of the most popular names in candles, this offering from Yankee Candle evokes a late June evening, when the nights are short but lively. Sage and patchouli highlight the aromas in this soy blend that features two wicks. It’s the perfect scent for those celebrating around the solstice, or simply for anyone who wishes it was already summer.
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For those enjoying a more relaxed dinner party, opt for these beautiful unscented tapered candles. At 10 inches in height, they burn long and look captivating as wax melts and forms around the base. Different colors are available, but these coral-shaded candles are warm and welcoming.
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The cozy, floral scent of this high-quality, long-burning soy candle is perfect for a warm, winter party. Made from natural ingredients, this limited-edition candle with a “snowdrop” aroma is lively and bright, ideal for a gathering of friends where optimism and hope abound.
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Homemory Flickering Flameless Candles
In some cases, quantity beats quality, as an array of soft-glow candles creates a moody atmosphere that no single candle can achieve. This 24-pack of flickering, flameless votive candles offers convenience and safety while also strongly supporting any party focused on wellness, introspection or spirituality. What’s more, they can be set up creatively without the worry of anything catching fire.
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Lumabase Scented Candles Wine Collection
Try out this trio of scented wine candles for your next adult wine party. There is one for every preference, as this cute and colorful set of candles features a chardonnay, cabernet and rose candle, each with its own distinct, rich aroma.
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Nika’s Home Fireside Birch Soy Candle
This large soy candle is ideal for a healthy and cozy winter party, particularly a mindful event involving thoughtful conversations and connected people. It burns clean and long, providing a soot-free glow for up to 60 hours. The potent blend of birch, vanilla and cloves evokes a snowed-in cabin, winter festival or even a chillier spring evening.
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Vance Kitira Warm Neutral Timber Pear Candles
For those more interested in the look of a candle rather than the aroma, check out this trio of pear-shaped unscented candles. Ideal for anyone suffering from allergies, the hypoallergenic candles are offered in a variety of colors and patterns to match your decor, from the rustic to the bright.
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Whether at an actual party in summer, or just a summer-themed party in the cold of winter, this aromatic soy candle is a perfect guest. From a trusted name in American-made soy candles, this unique blend evokes sitting by the pool on a hot, sunny day any time of the year.
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Kanobi Candle Co. California Dreaming
For any beachy, coastal-styled party, this jar candle throws scents of cactus and sea salt into the air. The soy wax also contributes to this fresh outdoors feeling, as it burns cleanly and brightly, free from soot and chemicals. You can enjoy lengthy beach vibes with its 55 hours of burn time.
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Hyoola Metallic Pillar Candles
For those throwing a more ornate or lavish affair, these gilded metallic pillar candles are stunning decor additions. Though on the pricier side, this set includes six large paraffin candles expected to burn over 60 hours each. They are also unscented, which lends itself to larger parties where scents may be overpowered or guests may have issues with certain smells or oils.
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(AP) – Our view of the universe just expanded: The first image from NASA’s new space telescope unveiled Monday is brimming with galaxies and offers the deepest look of the cosmos ever captured.
The first image from the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope is going to show the farthest humanity has ever seen in both time and distance, closer to the dawn of the universe and the edge of the cosmos. That image will be followed Tuesday by the release of four more galactic beauty shots from the telescope’s initial outward gazes.
The “deep field” image released at a White House event is filled with lots of stars, with massive galaxies in the foreground and faint and extremely distant galaxies peeking through here and there. Part of the image is light from not too long after the Big Bang, which was 13.8 billion years ago.
“We’re going to give humanity a new view of the cosmos,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson told reporters last month in a briefing. “And it’s a view that we’ve never seen before.”
The images on tap for Tuesday include a view of a giant gaseous planet outside our solar system, two images of a nebula where stars are born and die in spectacular beauty and an update of a classic image of five tightly clustered galaxies that dance around each other.
The world’s biggest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away last December from French Guiana in South America. It reached its lookout point 1 million miles (1.6 million kilometers) from Earth in January. Then the lengthy process began to align the mirrors, get the infrared detectors cold enough to operate and calibrate the science instruments, all protected by a sunshade the size of a tennis court that keeps the telescope cool.
The plan is to use the telescope to peer back so far that scientists will get a glimpse of the early days of the universe about 13.7 billion years ago and zoom in on closer cosmic objects, even our own solar system, with sharper focus.
Webb is considered the successor to the highly successful, but aging Hubble Space Telescope. Hubble has stared as far back as 13.4 billion years. It found the light wave signature of an extremely bright galaxy in 2016. Astronomers measure how far back they look in light-years with one light-year being 5.8 trillion miles (9.5 trillion kilometers).
“Webb can see backwards in time to just after the Big Bang by looking for galaxies that are so far away that the light has taken many billions of years to get from those galaxies to our telescopes,” said Jonathan Gardner, Webb’s deputy project scientist said in a recent media briefing.
How far back did that first image look? Over the next few days, astronomers will do intricate calculations to figure out just how old those galaxies are, project scientist Klaus Pontoppidan said last month.
The deepest view of the cosmos “is not a record that will stand for very long,” Pontoppidan said, since scientists are expected to use the telescope to go even deeper.
Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA’s science mission chief said when he saw the images he got emotional and so did his colleagues: “It’s really hard to not look at the universe in new light and not just have a moment that is deeply personal.”
At 21 feet (6.4 meters), Webb’s gold-plated, flower-shaped mirror is the biggest and most sensitive ever sent into space. It’s comprised of 18 segments, one of which was smacked by a bigger than anticipated micrometeoroid in May. Four previous micrometeoroid strikes to the mirror were smaller. Despite the impacts, the telescope has continued to exceed mission requirements, with barely any data loss, according to NASA.
NASA is collaborating on Webb with the European and Canadian space agencies.
“I’m now really excited as this dramatic progress augurs well for reaching the ultimate prize for many astronomers like myself: pinpointing “Cosmic Dawn” — the moment when the universe was first bathed in starlight,” Richard Ellis, professor of astrophysics at University College London, said via email. | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/biden-to-reveal-first-image-from-nasas-new-space-telescope/ | 2022-07-11 22:59:52 | 1 | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/biden-to-reveal-first-image-from-nasas-new-space-telescope/ |
WATCH: Van falls into giant sinkhole
Published: Jul. 19, 2022 at 11:31 AM EDT|Updated: 28 minutes ago
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (WABC) - It was a wild scene in Brooklyn, N.Y. Monday after a sinkhole opened up and swallowed this van!
The incident was caught on camera.
Crews are still working to clean things up Tuesday morning.
They saw the area will be closed for at least a week while they rebuild the roadway.
There has been torrential rain and flooding in the area, but officials said there is no evidence weather played a role in the sinkhole.
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SANDY, Utah, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Citywide Home Loans, a rapidly growing national lender powered by the financial stability and innovative technology of Guaranteed Rate Companies, today announced a revolutionary Charter Branch Model that lifts the veil of traditional branch partnerships to deliver a higher level of transparency for entrepreneurial mortgage lenders to innovate, grow and manage their businesses locally. The Utah-based firm, founded in 1998, has steadily expanded to 55 offices in 36 states.
Citywide's Charter Branch Model was designed for collaborative leaders who are hungry to grow and feel a part of something bigger. Branch and regional lenders tend to work with large companies to leverage marketing and operational support, plus lead generation – but soon find themselves buried in red tape, restricted in what they can and cannot do, and conforming to an uninspiring brand all while losing lots of take home due to unknown fees and constantly changing rules.
"Citywide is different, we're a smoothly running, lean and efficient organization, free of complex layers, silos and hierarchies," said founder Steve Goorman. "Our lenders have a real seat at the table; they are part of a close-knit, big, happy and authentic family." We provide the platform with all the tools to win and the freedom to be unique; partners set their own pricing, manage expenses, and make locally based decisions. "We don't handcuff you and force you into a brand box; Citywide offers the flexibility to customize your branch or region experience."
Benefits of the Citywide charter branch model include the Citywide Pricing Validator, an internal construction department with 1X and 2X close, in-house recruiting, and personalized branding. The Citywide customer experience begins with a digital mortgage application that automatically pulls credit and runs Fannie and Freddie, before it even gets to the loan officer.
Exclusive Perks include:
- Transparent Pricing – the Citywide Pricing Validator provides full disclosure on pricing
- Certainty on Loan Fees – loan officers know exactly where they stand and can go to market with aggressive pricing
- Earn More – in various ways by leveraging our Charter Model
- Vast Broker Product Menu – Citywide has more options for than most lenders including a large non-QM list of products for unique client situations
- Guaranteed Rate Technology – Our parent company has built and invested in technology that allows loan officers to manufacture loans faster, with lower costs. Our CRM and all the marketing puzzle pieces are integrated within our platform, so loan officers don't have to spend money on the technology we already have.
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ABOUT CITYWIDE HOME LOANS
Citywide Home Loans was founded in 1998 by Steven Goorman, whose entrepreneurial, dynamic, and determined style led the small broker company of just 5 employees to grow for 20+ years. In 2021, Citywide joined forces with Guaranteed Rate, enabling the rapidly expanding, nimble, boutique firm to gain unrivaled support from the mortgage industry's innovation leader. Citywide's mission is to become the largest partnership branch model in the country and one of the nation's top 20 mortgage companies.
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‘Back to the Future’ star Christopher Lloyd wraps up filming in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The latest movie to begin filming in Jackson has now entered its second week of production, and one fan-favorite actor has already wrapped up his scenes.
In an exclusive interview with WLBT, Christopher Lloyd of the 1985 hit film “Back to the Future” discussed his latest role in a supernatural thriller called “The Movers.”
At the age of 84 and having spent nearly 50 years of his life on the big screen, Lloyd never reconsidered taking on his next big role.
“I love to do what I do, and whether it’s a smaller production or bigger production, it’s all the same to me. If the part they’ve offered excites me and presents a challenge, I can do my best for something that I like.”
When asked if he’d ever see himself in a supernatural thriller film being shot in Jackson, this was his response.
“I never imagined it would be here, but I’m very happy it is,” said Lloyd.
Lloyd joins several award-winning actors on the cast, such as Jena Malone and Terrence Howard.
According to the film’s director Giorgio Serafini and producer, Gina Goff, “The Movers” is scheduled to hit theaters sometime in 2024.
Lloyd gave an ominous answer as to what the audience can expect when his latest character, Henry Solomon, takes to the theaters.
“He’s a guy who’s in charge of a world. Not reality, but kind of a dimension, and trying to keep it organized and safe. There’s a threat to its existence.”
Goff says the crew will continue to film in Jackson for the next three weeks, while Lloyd says he’ll finish up filming for his role Wednesday morning, before coming back for an appearance at Mississippi Comic Con June 24-25.
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Leverages existing vehicle hardware, lighting systems, and digital communications to automatically alert oncoming drivers and assist 9-1-1 first responders in quickly identifying crashed vehicles during low-visibility conditions
HOUSTON, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Emergency Safety Solutions, (ESS), creator of the Hazard Enhanced Location Protocol (H.E.L.P.®), which revolutionizes vehicle hazard warning systems, announced today it has signed a collaboration agreement with automotive 9-1-1 software provider Roadside Telematics Corp. (RTC) to include ESS' H.E.L.P. advanced vehicle hazard warning technology within the ROADMEDIC® intelligent crash data software platform to enable global automakers to significantly enhance post-crash emergency response.
This combination of technology enables automated activation of H.E.L.P. Lighting Alerts when a vehicle's airbags deploy, making the crashed vehicle much more visible to oncoming drivers. At the same time, ROADMEDIC notifies 9-1-1 dispatchers of the key details of the crash via its next generation 9-1-1 notification platform, increasing the speed, accuracy, and effectiveness of response.
"ESS aligns with our mission to enable first responders through our groundbreaking Next-Generation 9-1-1 Intelligent Crash Data Software Platform. During 9-1-1 emergencies, seconds matter. H.E.L.P. Lighting Alerts will provide for safer and faster emergency responses by enabling 9-1-1 first responders to quickly identify crashed vehicles – especially during low-visibility conditions or scenarios where a vehicle runs off the roadway into an area of low visibility or challenging terrain," said Lawrence E. Williams CEO of RTC.
"The goal is to get info to 9-1-1 dispatchers and first responders, while also keeping people in the disabled vehicle safe," said Tom Metzger, CEO of ESS. "In many cases that result in roadside injuries and fatalities, secondary crashes happen when oncoming drivers don't have enough time to safely react to a crashed vehicle or the people standing near a post-crash scene. Every step we take with these types of collaborations are meant to not only protect occupants but also to assist first responders to safely manage, locate, and respond to the scene as efficiently as possible."
ESS and RTC expect implementation to be available to automakers through over-the-air software updates by the end of the year.
Emergency Safety Solutions is a certified minority owned enterprise whose mission is to save lives by eliminating preventable crashes involving vulnerable vehicles that are disabled and stopped on or near active roadways. This growing safety issue affects more than 72,000 people yearly in the U.S., with 15,000 injured or killed. ESS' suite of H.E.L.P. solutions provide advanced lighting alerts and digital location-based alerts to greatly improve advance warning communications to drivers.
Founded in 2001, ROADMEDIC® is the de facto standard for automotive OEM real-time compliant access and secure delivery of vehicular emergency data to 9-1-1 public safety entities utilizing technology neutral, standards-based, secure interfaces enabling 9-1-1 interoperable bi-directional communication with connected cars. ROADMEDIC, combines artificial intelligence and machine learning to process crash sensor data efficiently and securely at the car's edge with (far) less computing power, and then literally within seconds, transmits intelligent crash sensor data to next-generation 911 computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems. ROADMEDIC partners with leading automakers and tier-one suppliers including Urgent.ly, BlackBerry, Wejo, Moditech, and AWOS Technologies. For more information, visit www.roadmedic.com or connect on Linkedin, Twitter, and Instagram
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OSLO, Norway, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Faced with unifying fragmented SAP systems with third-party apps, Neptune recommends an SAP + Low-Code App Development approach to cut friction from end-to-end business processes. By integrating SAP and non-SAP systems, IT departments can stop focusing on maintenance and put their efforts toward the innovation and thought-leadership that creates lasting value.
"Customers are demanding speed, new features, and security on ever-tightening timelines," said Andreas Sulejewski, CEO at Neptune Software. "Businesses can't deliver if they're spending the bulk of their time putting out fires and struggling to keep the lights of their patchwork systems on. Integrating SAP with your other main systems is the only way to lead the pack instead of fighting to keep up."
An 'SAP + Low-Coded App Development approach delivers the data-rich, intuitive experiences you need to drive fast, business-critical results.
Stop bailing water to stay afloat
Time and money IT professionals spend fixing existing systems and getting them to work as intended is time and money not spent on innovating new products, increasing efficiency, or getting businesses ahead. Worse, friction builds over time, making the prospect of adding new features to stay competitive more and more daunting.
Luckily, it doesn't have to be this way. Integrating with a holistic, future-proof approach can get you back to the forefront of the field instead of fighting to keep up.
Integrate the easy way with low-code/no-code app development
To become a change agent in your business, you need to find ways to modernize, optimize and cut the time it takes to deliver new apps. Neptune DXP, a leading low-code, SAP-centric, enterprise app development platform, can make the difference.
Here's how to use a rapid application development platform to make integration easy:
Embrace API-led integration: Give your SAP systems a new lease of life with a universal data provisioning approach. The free flow of information between SAP and non-SAP systems will revolutionize your digital agility.
Unify the user experience: Adopt a unified digital interface to empower your workforce to get the job done with ease, from wherever.
Simplify and accelerate: Choose a low-code app development platform, like Neptune DXP, to reduce the difficulties of working in an SAP-centric, heterogeneous IT landscape. With Neptune DXP in place, you can quickly build new capabilities – without fear of messy integrations later down the line. Integration is helpful, future-proof integration is essential.
Operate with an open mind: Create a catalog of architectural blueprints and reusable components with a Neptune DXP that uses application building blocks of pre-existing functionality or choose collaborative microservices that can flex as you need. Or do both. With Neptune DXP, it's never either/or.
Go cross-functional: Integrate teams and technology. A collaborative workplace gets people and technology talking and working together to find new ways to innovate.
Sulekjewski continued, "Complexity is the enemy of speed. A unified approach to data provision can cut through complexity and leave teams free to collaborate at the speed of innovation rather than wasting time and money troubleshooting. With Neptune Software's Neptune DXP, you'll meet the demands of fast app delivery, without sacrificing on quality, functionality or security."
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Neptune Software is a rapid application development platform vendor with more than 650 enterprise customers and over 3.5 million licensed end users globally that empowers IT departments to deliver tangible business outcomes. Neptune Software offers with its Neptune DXP, a leading low-code, SAP-centric, enterprise app development platform to digitize and optimize business processes and user interfaces – at scale and with ease.
Neptune DXP provides a fast and cost-effective way to industrialize the development of custom applications - saving companies time and money on development, integration, and operations.
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Colorado governor signs 4 gun control bills after massacre
DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s governor signed four gun control bills Friday, following the lead of other states struggling to confront a nationwide surge in violent crime and mass shootings, despite a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that expanded Second Amendment rights.
Before the ink was even dry on Gov. Jared Polis’ signature, gun rights groups sued to reverse two of the measures: raising the buying age for any gun from 18 to 21, and establishing a three-day waiting period between the purchase and receipt of a gun. The courts are already weighing lawsuits over such restrictions in other states.
The new laws, which Democrats pushed through despite late-night filibusters from Republicans, are aimed at quelling rising suicides and youth violence, preventing mass shootings and opening avenues for gun violence victims to sue the long-protected firearm industry. They were enacted just five months after a mass shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs.
“Coloradoans deserve to be safe in our communities, in our schools, in our grocery stores, in our nightclubs,” Polis said as he signed the measures in his office. The governor was flanked by activists wearing red shirts reading “Moms Demand Action,” students from a Denver high school recently affected by a shooting, and parents of a woman killed in the Aurora theater shooting in 2012.
Supportive lawmakers and citizens alike had tears in their eyes and roared their applause as Polis signed each bill. Colorado has a history of notorious mass shootings, reaching back to the Columbine High School massacre in 1999.
Republicans decried the bills as onerous encroachments on Second Amendment rights that would impede Colorado residents’ ability to defend themselves amid a rising statewide crime rate. Gun rights advocates pledged to reverse the measures.
“This is simply bigoted politicians doing what bigoted politicians do: discriminating against an age,” said Taylor Rhodes, executive director of the Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, referring to the new age limit on gun purchases. Rhodes said he has confidence in the lawsuits that his group has filed. He said he also expects a judge to issue a temporary restraining order blocking the state from enforcing the age-limit and waiting-period laws until the issue is resolved in court.
A third measure passed by the legislature will strengthen the state’s red flag law, which allows a judge to temporarily remove someone’s gun if the person poses a threat to themselves or others. A fourth rolls back some legal protections for the firearm industry, exposing them to lawsuits from the victims of gun violence.
A fifth proposal, a sweeping ban on semi-automatic firearms that includes certain pistols, shotguns and rifles, was killed by Democrats last week — illustrating that even the majority party was only willing to go so far when it came to gun restrictions.
The new red flag law, also called an extreme risk protection order, empowers those working closely with youth and adults — doctors, mental health professionals, and teachers — to petition a judge to temporarily remove someone’s firearm. Previously, petition power was limited mainly to law-enforcement and family members.
Republicans argued that the law would discourage people from candidly speaking with medical doctors and mental health professionals for fear of having their weapons temporarily seized.
The law requiring a three-day delay between buying and receiving a firearm — an attempt to curtail impulsive violence and suicide attempts — puts Colorado in line with nine other states, including California, Florida and Hawaii.
Colorado has the sixth-highest suicide rate in the country, with nearly 1,400 in 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A RAND Corporation analysis of four studies found that waiting periods are linked to lower suicide-by-gun deaths.
Opponents raised concerns that people who need to defend themselves — such as victims of domestic violence — may not be able to get a gun in time to do so.
In raising the minimum age to purchase a firearm from 18 to 21, Colorado joins California, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, New York and Rhode Island. Proponents point to now oft-cited data from the CDC showing that gun violence has overtaken vehicle accidents as the leading cause of death for children and teenagers in recent years.
Colorado is also rolling back long-standing legal protections for gun manufacturers and dealers — laws that have kept the industry at arm’s length from questions of blame, especially following mass shootings. California, Delaware, New Jersey and New York have passed similar legislation over the past three years.
Colorado’s bill repeals a 2000 state law that broadly kept firearm companies from being held liable for violence perpetrated with their products. While the industry is still largely shielded from liability under federal law, the rules make it easier for victims of gun violence to lodge lawsuits.
Last year, for example, Remington, the company that made the rifle used in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, settled a lawsuit filed by the families of those killed for $73 million. The families accused the company of targeting younger, at-risk males in advertising, and placing their products in violent video games.
Opponents of the bill argued that it would merely bog the firearms industry down in bogus lawsuits.
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ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Scottish Rite Cathedral in Allentown is getting some upgrades.
Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Browne helped secure $500,000 in state funds for building and parking improvements, he said in a news release.
Some of the money will go towards renovating the auditorium, said Larry Newhard, secretary and business manager.
The building at 1533 Hamilton St. hosts dozens of events every year, and is listed on the national registry of historic places, Browne said.
It was built in the 1960s.
The funding comes from the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). | https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehighvalley/scottish-rite-cathedral-in-allentown-gets-500k-for-renovations/article_84e53fbe-59c7-11ed-b6ae-5be93be9c98e.html | 2022-11-01 10:51:32 | 1 | https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehighvalley/scottish-rite-cathedral-in-allentown-gets-500k-for-renovations/article_84e53fbe-59c7-11ed-b6ae-5be93be9c98e.html |
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B.C. Division
U.S. Division
Eastern Conference
East Division
Central Division
Note: Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.
Thursday's results
Regina 4 Edmonton 3 (OT)
Friday's results
Winnipeg 5 Swift Current 0
Moose Jaw 4 Prince Albert 3
Lethbridge 5 Medicine Hat 4
Prince George 6 Kelowna 3
Everett 4 Tri-City 2
Vancouver 4 Victoria 1
Saturday's results
Brandon 4 Moose Jaw 1
Saskatoon 8 Swift Current 3
Red Deer 4 Regina 2
Kelowna 5 Prince George 1
Prince Albert 5 Edmonton 1
Portland 4 Tri-City 2
Winnipeg 5 Medicine Hat 2
Seattle 6 Vancouver 4
Kamloops 4 Spokane 2
Sunday's results
Calgary 7 Regina 3
Everett 4 Victoria 0
Tuesday's games
Lethbridge at Saskatoon, 7 p.m.
Wednesday's games
Regina at Brandon, 7 p.m.
Lethbridge at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Saskatoon at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.
Victoria at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.
Friday's games
Saskatoon at Brandon, 7 p.m.
Prince Albert at Swift Current, 7 p.m.
Winnipeg at Regina, 7 p.m.
Lethbridge at Red Deer, 7 p.m.
Victoria at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Edmonton at Spokane, 7:05 p.m.
Seattle at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.
Medicine Hat at Everett, 7:05 p.m.
Prince George at Vancouver, 7:30 p.m. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/HKO-WHL-Standings-17482311.php | 2022-10-03 03:08:11 | 0 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/HKO-WHL-Standings-17482311.php |
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NOVOBAR, a leading disposable vape brand, unveiled its latest product, the AL9000, at the 2023 Atlantic City CHAMPS Trade Show, the premier B2B expo serving the smoke shop industry, held from May 9th to May 11th. The event was attended by smoke and vape shops, dispensaries, glass blowers, online marketers, and cultivation product and service industry professionals from around the world.
Established in 2020, NOVOBAR is a relatively new brand in the US market, committed to using cutting-edge technology to provide customers with an exceptional taste and atomization experience. NOVOBAR has experienced robust growth, particularly with its previous product, AL6000, which has gained popularity and attracted the attention of customers, vape & smoke shops, retailers, and distributors. The new product, AL9000, is expected to take NOVOBAR's success to new heights.
Designed by SMOK, a well-known vape company, the AL9000 delivers up to 9000 puffs, making it ideal for vapers who prefer large puff disposable vapes. The design of the AL9000 is inspired by flowing art paintings, featuring a unique and colorful pattern that sets it apart from other disposable vapes. The shape and size of the device were carefully chosen to ensure a comfortable grip, while the adjustable airflow allows vapers to customize the amount of vapor and flavor they experience.
The AL9000 is the industry's first 0.7ohm mesh disposable vape with advanced atomization technology for a smoother, richer experience. It's the closest to an open vape system on the market, offering an unparalleled vaping experience and top-notch flavor for disposables! The upgraded mesh coil in the AL9000 creates a dense and smooth vaping experience with great flavor reproduction and consistency. This means that vapers can enjoy a rich and flavorful experience with every puff.
The e-liquid and battery indicators are standout features that make the AL9000 disposable vape a top choice for vapers who want a hassle-free experience. It keeps vapers clear about the remaining battery life and e-liquid capacity with battery&e-liquid indicator. With adjustable airflow, battery and e-liquid indicators, and a smooth and consistent flavor profile, the AL9000 is sure to deliver an enjoyable and customizable vaping experience. And with a powerful 17 watts and a 5% nicotine level, the AL9000 delivers a smooth and satisfying hit with every puff.
Main Features of AL9000
Up to 9000 Puffs
Upgraded 0.7-ohm mesh coil
15 Flavors Available
Adjustable Airflow
Nicotine: 5%
Type-C fast charging
Capacity: 15ml
Battery & E-liquid Indicator
Rechargeable battery
Flowing art paintings design
At the CHAMPS Trade Show, the AL9000 generated a lot of interest from vape enthusiasts, retailers, wholesalers, and distributors who visited the NOVOBAR booth for product testing. With an emphasis on innovation, great flavors, and top quality, it's easy to see why the AL9000 has become so popular.
Looking forward, NOVOBAR will continue to prioritize consumer needs, expand its product line, create high-quality products for vapers worldwide, and drive the growth of the vaping industry.
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RENTON, Wash., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiant Logistics, Inc. (NYSE American: RLGT), a third-party logistics and multimodal transportation services company, today announced the rebranding of its U.S. brokerage platform, the Clipper Exxpress Company (d/b/a Radiant Clipper), to Radiant Road & Rail Services.
"The renaming of Clipper to Radiant Road & Rail Services better aligns the brand with our vision for our U.S brokerage platform and our efforts to continue to build out a robust bi-modal offering of intermodal and truck brokerage services," explains Bohn Crain, Founder and CEO of Radiant. "This name change is simply a progression as we look to the future; it is the 'next chapter' for an organization that has served the industry well for over 80 years."
"Since 1938 the Clipper brand has been synonymous with service, innovation, and providing an exemplary customer experience," says Christopher Brach, SVP and General Manager for Radiant Road & Rail Services. "While the name itself will be sunset, the strong ideals of Clipper will live on as the rock-solid framework and in the people that have made it their mission to always deliver a best-in-class service experience for our partners."
Radiant Road & Rail Services provides customer-centric expertise in the areas of temperature controlled and dry intermodal; OTR and LTL trucking; asset and brokered drayage; transloading; and other value-added services. With long established relationships across these service offerings, they are well situated to provide diverse solutions in a challenging and competitive market. Visit Radiant Road & Rail Services at: https://rrs.radiantdelivers.com/ to learn more.
Radiant Logistics (www.radiantdelivers.com) is a third-party logistics and multimodal transportation services company providing a full suite of technology enabled global transportation and value-added logistics solutions through a network of Radiant and agent -owned offices located throughout North America and other key global markets. Through its comprehensive service offering, Radiant provides domestic and international freight forwarding services, truck and rail brokerage services and other value-added supply chain management services, including customs brokerage, order fulfillment, inventory management and warehousing to its customers around the world.
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Mexico searches for 3 missing US sailors with plane, ships
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican Navy said Monday it is using ships and a plane to search for three Americans who went missing along with their sailboat off Mexico’s northern Pacific coast.
The Navy said it is using four patrol boats and a twin-engine prop airplane to search the area, but apparently no sign of the missing people has turned up yet.
The three Americans were aboard the 44-foot (13.5 meter) sailing vessel “Ocean Bound.” The U.S. Coast Guard gave their names as Kerry O’Brien, Frank O’Brien, and William Gross.
They have not been heard from since April 4, when they were near the Pacific coast port of Mazatlán, Mexico. The three had planned to stop for supplies in the Baja resort town of Cabo San Lucas, before proceeding to San Diego.
However, the Coast Guard said marinas in Baja California have not reported seeing the vessel.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis removed four members of the Broward County school board Friday, one week after a grand jury empaneled to investigate a 2018 school massacre accused them and district administrators of “deceit, malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty and incompetence” in their handling of a campus safety program.
DeSantis signed an executive order suspending board members Patricia Good, Donna Korn, Ann Murray and Laurie Rich Levinson. The grand jury had also recommended the removal of former member Rosalind Osgood, but she is now elected to the Florida Senate. The four can appeal their removal to the Senate.
DeSantis said in a statement that four years after the Feb. 14, 2018, shooting at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that left 17 dead, the district still had not installed at all schools an alarm system for active shooters. He also said some Broward students “continue to be educated in unsafe, aging, decrepit, moldy buildings that were supposed to have been renovated years ago.”
The district is the nation’s sixth-largest, with more than 270,000 students at 333 campuses, and an annual budget of $4 billion.
“These are inexcusable actions by school board members who have shown a pattern of emboldening unacceptable behavior, including fraud and mismanagement, across the district,” DeSantis said.
Murray and Levinson were already leaving office at the end of the year, having decided not to seek reelection. Korn qualified in this week’s primary election for a November runoff — if elected, she would resume office. Good’s term was to expire in 2024.
After the grand jury report was made public last week, Levinson, the board’s chairwoman, angrily slammed the report as a “political hatchet job” orchestrated by the governor.
“It is nasty partisan politics. He should be ashamed of himself,” she said.
The grand jury began meeting 15 months after the Stoneman Douglas shooting. The killer, Nikolas Cruz, pleaded guilty to 17 counts of murder in October and is now on trial to decide whether he will be sentenced to death or life without parole.
Former Broward Superintendent Robert Runcie resigned last year after he was indicted for allegedly lying to the grand jury. He has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial.
The school board has nine members, including two, Debra Hixon and Lori Alhadeff, who were elected after Hixon’s husband and Alhadeff’s daughter died in the Stoneman Douglas shooting. They ran on platforms promoting better campus security. Alhadeff, in particular, has frequently been at odds with the targeted members, particularly over Runcie's performance before his resignation.
The grand jury said that Runcie’s and the accused board members’ “uninformed or even misinformed decisions, incompetent management and lack of meaningful oversight” has led to massive cost overruns and delays in a school safety and education program approved by county voters in 2014. The report says the $1 billion program that was supposed to be completed in 2021 is now projected to cost $1.5 billion when it is finished in 2025 — estimates the jury called “wishcasting.”
Levinson, who is not seeking reelection as her third four-year term expires at the end of the year, said last week that the grand jury was supposed to focus on what caused the Stoneman Douglas shooting, pointing to the victims’ parents who stood with DeSantis when he announced its formation.
“It is disgusting that on the backs of these families to have a bait-and-switch grand jury,” she said. “The majority of the report has nothing to do with Marjory Stoneman Douglas.”
Korn said in a statement last week that “while I respect the grand jury process, I stand on my record,” pointing to the district’s high graduation rate.
DeSantis fired former Broward Sheriff Scott Israel just after he took office in January 2019, saying Israel’s lack of leadership contributed to the Stoneman Douglas shooting. DeSantis is a Republican, but Broward is a Democratic stronghold by a 2-to-1 margin.
To replace the suspended members, DeSantis appointed:
— Torey Alston, president of a management consulting firm. DeSantis had previously appointed him to fill an opening on the Broward County Commission.
— Manuel “Nandy” Serrano, founder and CEO of a financial consulting company for professional athletes.
— Ryan Reiter, a government relations director for a construction company.
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A federal appeals court on Wednesday night moved former Vice President Mike Pence closer to appearing before a grand jury investigating efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election, rejecting a bid by lawyers for former President Donald Trump to block the testimony.
It was not immediately clear what day Pence might appear before the grand jury, which for months has been investigating the events preceding the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and efforts by Trump and his allies to subvert the election outcome. But Pence's testimony, coming as he inches toward a likely entrance in the 2024 presidential race, would be a milestone moment in the investigation and would likely give prosecutors a key first-person account as they press forward with their inquiry.
The order from the three-judge panel of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was sealed and none of the parties are mentioned by name in online court records. But the appeal in the sealed case was filed just days after a lower-court judge had directed Pence to testify over objections from the Trump team.
A lawyer for Pence and a spokesman for Trump did not immediately return emails seeking comment, and a spokesman for the Justice Department special counsel leading the investigation declined to comment.
The appeal was decided by Judge Gregory Katsas, a Trump appointee, and judges Patricia Millett and Gregory Wilkins, both appointees of former President Barack Obama. It was not clear if lawyers for Trump might ask the entire appeals court to hear the matter.
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Pence was subpoenaed to testify earlier this year, but lawyers for Trump objected, citing executive privilege concerns. A judge in March refused to block Trump’s appearance, though he did side with the former vice president’s constitutional claims that he could not be forced to answer questions about anything related to his role as presiding over the Senate’s certification of votes on Jan. 6.
A spokesman for Pence subsequently said that the former vice president would not appeal and that his arguments about the Constitution's speech or debate clause, which is intended to protect members of Congress from being questioned about official legislative acts, had been vindicated.
“We’ll obey the law, we’ll tell the truth,” Pence said in an interview with CBS News’s “Face the Nation” that aired Sunday. “And the story that I’ve been telling the American people all across the country, the story that I wrote in the pages of my memoir, that’ll be the story I tell in that setting.”
Pence has spoken extensivelyabout Trump’s pressure campaign urging him to reject President Biden’s victory in the days leading up to Jan. 6, including in his book “So Help Me God.” Pence, as vice president, had a ceremonial role overseeing Congress’ counting of the Electoral College vote, but did not have the power to affect the results, despite Trump’s contention otherwise.
Pence has said that Trump endangered his family and everyone else who was at the Capitol that day and history will hold him “accountable.”
“For four years, we had a close working relationship. It did not end well,” Pence wrote, summing up their time in the White House.
The special counsel leading the investigation, Jack Smith, has cast a broad net in interviews and has sought the testimony of a long list of former Trump aides, including ex-White House counsel Pat Cipollone and former adviser Stephen Miller.
Smith is separately investigating Trump over the potential mishandling of hundreds of classified documents at his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago, as well as possible efforts to obstruct that probe. On Wednesday, Trump's lawyers in that investigation called the Justice Department investigation “severely botched” and “politically infected” and urged the House Intelligence Committee to step in by holding hearings and introducing legislation to correct classified document handling procedures in the White House and standardize procedures for presidents and vice presidents for when they leave office.
"DOJ should be ordered to stand down, and the intelligence community should instead conduct an appropriate investigation and provide a full report to this Committee, as well as your counterparts in the Senate," the lawyers wrote.
It is not clear when either of the special counsel’s investigations will end or who, if anyone, will be charged.
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A German tabloid magazine raised hopes — and eyebrows — earlier this month when it published what it called the "first interview" with Michael Schumacher, the race car legend who hasn't spoken publicly since suffering a near-fatal brain injury in December 2013.
The April 15 Die Aktuelle article featured quotes purportedly from the German athlete, discussing his medical condition and life after his skiing accident — the kind of information that his family has fought to keep private for nearly a decade. The big reveal came at the very end:
"Did Michael Schumacher really say everything himself?" the article concludes, according to The Independent. "The interview was online. On a page that has to do with artificial intelligence, or AI for short."
Die Familie von Michael #Schumacher geht juristisch gegen „Die Aktuelle“ vor. Das hat uns Schumachers Management bestätigt. Das Blatt hatte KI-Antworten als „Das erste Interview!“ mit Schumacher verkauft.
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The AI-generated interview sparked backlash immediately, and Schumacher's family said through its spokesperson that it plans to sue the magazine. (Their representative declined to comment further in an email to NPR.)
Within a week of the interview publishing, Die Aktuelle fired editor-in-chief Anne Hoffmann and issued an apology to Schumacher's family.
"This tasteless and misleading article should never have appeared," said Bianca Pohlmann, managing director of parent company FUNKE magazines. "It in no way corresponds to the standards of journalism that we – and our readers – expect from a publisher like FUNKE."
Nicole Kraft, an associate professor of communications at The Ohio State University, agrees.
"The idea that we would allow an AI program to manufacture what they think Michael Schumacher would be saying at this point in his life is really just patently unethical," she says.
While Kraft was horrified to see the faked interview, she was not surprised.
"This is our new reality," she says. "And we're going to need to be much more discerning in how we interpret information, and how we process that that's in front of us and not necessarily take it at face value. That's going to be a responsibility for every person who's a consumer of any information."
The magazine called the piece "deceptively real"
At first glance, the cover — with a large photo of a smiling Schumacher — looks as though it is promoting an exclusive interview.
"No meager, nebulous half-sentences from friends," reads a translation of the cover text by The Verge. "But answers from him! By Michael Schumacher, 54!"
Only one clue suggests that might not be the case: a line calling the interview "deceptively real."
The spread itself features quotes attributed to Schumacher, about his injury, recovery and family.
"I was so badly injured that I lay for months in a kind of artificial coma, because otherwise my body couldn't have dealt with it all," reads one, per The Independent. "I've had a tough time but the hospital team has managed to bring me back to my family."
In reality, very little is known about Schumacher's condition. His family has fiercely safeguarded his privacy.
Schumacher's life after his legendary career is a mystery
Schumacher won 91 Grand Prix races and seven world championship titles during his two-decade career, before retiring in 2012.
The following December, while skiing in the French Alps, he fell and hit his head on a rock, shattering his helmet. Schumacher was put into a medically induced coma and underwent two operations to remove blood clots around his brain.
Doctors were initially unsure whether Schumacher would survive. But by June 2014, his manager said he had awoken from his coma and was being released from the French hospital to one in Switzerland to continue his rehabilitation. Details have been scarce ever since.
His wife, Corinna Schumacher, said in a 2021 Netflix documentary that the family lives together at home and does therapy. She described Michael as "different, but he's here."
"We do everything we can to make Michael better and to make sure he's comfortable, and to simply make him feel our family, our bond," she said. "We're trying to carry on as a family, the way Michael liked it and still does. And we are getting on with our lives."
This isn't the Schumachers' first case against the magazine
The Schumachers have had issues with Die Aktuelle in the past, as ESPN reports.
A controversial 2014 cover of the magazine featured a picture of the couple alongside the headline "Awake." The actual story was about other people who had woken up from comas.
The following year, the family sued the magazine over a cover that said "a new love" had entered Corinna's life: It was actually about the couple's daughter. Their lawsuit was dismissed.
Kraft believes the Schumachers have a strong civil case this time around, with either a privacy or defamation claim.
But she says while fabrication is not unheard of in journalism, "we're in uncharted waters" when it comes to legal consequences for AI-generated fabrications.
"I'm not sure what their level of success will be because we are in a brand new space of law," she adds. "And the legal system itself hasn't really caught up with the technological advances of the internet, of social media, of this rapid revolution and evolution of media."
Kraft notes that European countries generally do not have the same level of free speech protections as the U.S., where a case of this sort would probably be more likely to settle before getting to court (as was the case with Dominion Voting Systems' suit against Fox News).
"I think this is going to be an epidemic across media," she says. "And they just happened to have fired the first round on this one."
There are lessons for readers, even in the U.S.
Kraft says the prevalence of AI and chatbots is opening up a number of benefits, challenges and ethical questions, whether about national media outlets or students using ChatGPT in her class.
"Whenever there's new technology, the desire is there to push it to its ultimate boundaries," she adds. "And I think that's what we're seeing right now."
Kraft does not expect to see these technologies regulated in the near future. If that does happen, she thinks it would be "a fairly knee-jerk reaction that may or may not hold up in a court of law," given the U.S. legal system's reluctance to curb speech.
She points out that little has been done despite years of deep fakes (including Republicans' AI-generated response to Biden's reelection announcement earlier this week). At the end of the day, she says, lying is protected speech.
"So I think that this is going to be a really questionable space that we are going to struggle with for quite some time — especially as we move into the election season, and are susceptible to things that are manufactured, and where we won't have any idea where they came from or how they were generated," she adds.
Kraft recommends people double and triple check the information they see online, make sure it's coming from reputable sources and decide how much validity to give to things that they can't confirm.
There are very few things people are going to be able to take at face value, she adds.
"If something seems too good to be true or too surprising to be true, it probably is," she says. "And I put into that category the idea that Michael Schumacher would miraculously decide to do an interview."
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Star Jan. 6 witness told committee that lawyer linked to Trump tried to silence her
The Trump-aligned lawyer who initially represented former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson instructed her to downplay her knowledge of what happened during the Capitol insurrection, Hutchinson told the Jan. 6 committee in testimony made public Thursday.
“We’re going to downplay your role,” attorney Stefan Passantino told Hutchinson, according to her testimony. “You were a secretary ... the less you remember, the better.”
The details of the apparent Trumpworld pressure campaign on one of the committee’s key witnesses were among a number of revelations in a handful of deposition transcripts the committee made public Thursday. The panel’s final report, the closing salvo of its 18-month-long investigation, has not yet been released.
Hutchinson parted ways with Passantino after several spring 2021 appearances before the committee in which she felt she was giving untruthful or incomplete answers, she said. After switching attorneys, she provided some of the most dramatic live testimony of the panel’s nine hearings this year.
According to Hutchinson, Passantino did not want her to tell the committee that former President Trump had lunged at his security detail when they refused to take him to the Capitol during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Hutchinson felt she had no other option but to retain the Trump-aligned lawyer because she couldn’t afford to pay the high costs of other attorneys she contacted while seeking representation, she told the committee in two days of depositions in September. Passantino would not tell her who was paying for his legal services, Hutchinson told the committee, and she soon became leery, suspecting he was more concerned about Trump and other high-ranking former White House officials than he was about her.
“‘I am completely indebted to these people,’” she recalled telling her mother. “I was like, ‘And they will ruin my life, Mom, if I do anything that they don’t want me to do.’”
Passantino encouraged her to downplay her role as one of White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows’ most trusted aides, she said, and urged her to answer questions with the phrase “I cannot recall” even when she had clear memories of what had happened.
Hutchinson said Passantino and others in Trump‘s orbit, including Meadows through an intermediary, kept reminding her to be “loyal” and repeatedly spoke of finding her a well-paying job after her interviews with the committee.
“‘We just want to focus on protecting the president. We all know you’re loyal,’” Hutchinson said Passantino told her.
In a statement first reported by CNN, Passantino said he represented Hutchinson, as he had other clients, “honorably, ethically, and fully consistent with her sole interests as she communicated them to me.”
Also released Thursday were transcripts of the committee’s interviews with Chris Krebs, former director of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; convicted Jan. 6 rioter Stephen Ayres; former Defense Secretary Mark Esper; Justice Department employee Ken Klukowski; and Sarah Matthews, former deputy White House press secretary.
Klukowski, who transcripts show told the committee he could not recall the answers to most of their questions, has connections to some of the most influential players in the effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
In his June 10, 2022, deposition, Klukowski confirmed that he had worked for the Trump campaign in the weeks before he joined the Justice Department on Dec. 15, 2020. While working for the campaign, Klukowski worked with conservative California lawyer John Eastman, who was behind the theory that the vice president could reject states’ electors or send results back to the states for more consideration.
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said in a June 23 hearing that Klukowski helped Jeffrey Clark, head of the Justice Department’s civil division, draft a letter that Clark wanted agency leaders to send to lawmakers in Georgia and other states. The letter claimed, falsely, that the Justice Department believed there were problems with those states’ elections and urged them to consider overriding the certified results that showed Trump had lost to current President Joe Biden.
Trump would later attempt to make Clark acting attorney general when Justice Department leaders refused to issue the letter.
Trump and his allies needed state lawmakers to consider overturning their election results, or for Vice President Mike Pence to throw out certain state electors, in order to keep Trump in power.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An oil tanker associated with an Israeli billionaire has been struck by a bomb-carrying drone off the coast of Oman amid heightened tensions with Iran, an official told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The attack happened Tuesday night off the coast of Oman, the Mideast-based defense official said. The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they did not have authorization to discuss the attack publicly.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, a British military organization in the region monitoring shipping, told the AP: “We are aware of an incident and it’s being investigated at this time.”
The official identified the vessel attacked as the Liberian-flagged oil tanker Pacific Zircon. That tanker is operated by Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping, which is a company ultimately owned by Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer.
A phone number for Eastern Pacific rang unanswered Wednesday and multiple emails were not immediately acknowledged. A call to the Israeli Embassy in Abu Dhabi similarly rang unanswered.
While no one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, suspicion immediately fell on Iran. Tehran and Israel have been engaged in a yearslong shadow war in the wider Middle East, with some drone attacks targeting Israeli-associated vessels traveling around the region.
The U.S. also blamed Iran for a series of attacks occurring off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in 2019. Tehran then had begun escalating its nuclear program following the U.S.' unilateral withdraw from its atomic deal with world powers.
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Tickets for Lionel Messi's debut with Inter Miami CF on Friday are sold out, but fans can still get a glimpse of the soccer star if they are willing to shell out hundreds — or thousands — of dollars.
Prior to joining the MLS team, fans could get tickets to an Inter Miami game for as little as about $30. Now, the cheapest tickets for Friday's game against Cruz Azul are going for about $300 each. Seats near midfield in DRV PNK Stadium are going for as much as $10,000 per ticket.
Messi, who led Argentina to a World Cup in 2022, was officially introduced as part of Inter Miami on Sunday.
"I'm very much moved to be here in Miami, to be with you," Messi said.
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The 36-year-old will still wear the No. 10 on the back of his jersey, which is bright pink.
Messi has agreed to play with Inter Miami for 2 1/2 seasons. His deal is valued at upwards of $150 million.
Prior to joining the MLS, Messi played for the Paris Saint-Germain Football Club. Before that, he spent 17 seasons with Barcelona.
During his time in Europe, he led teams to four titles in the UEFA Champions League.
"We are overjoyed that the greatest player in the world chose Inter Miami CF and Major League Soccer, and his decision is a testament to the momentum and energy behind our League and our sport in North America," said MLS Commissioner Don Garber.
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RED RIVER, N.M. (KRQE) – Charges have been dropped for the man facing first-degree murder in the May 2023 Red River Motorcycle Rally shooting. In a court document filed late Monday night, the state dismissed the first-degree murder charge against 30-year-old Jacob Castillo. However, the case can be refiled.
On Saturday, May 27, three people were killed, and five others were injured in a shooting that occurred during the 41st Annual Red Ricer Motorcycle Rally. According to New Mexico State Police (NMSP), all eight of the individuals involved in the shooting belong to motorcycle gangs. The two rivaling gangs have been identified as the “Water Dogs” and the “Bandidos.”
Castillo was injured during the conflict and was hospitalized. Following his release from the hospital, he was booked into the Taos County Detention Center and accused of first-degree murder.
Two others involved in the shooting were arrested on unrelated charges. Matthew Jackson, 39, was charged with unlawful carrying of a firearm in a liquor establishment, and 41-year-old Christopher Garcia was charged with possession of cocaine.
The individuals who died in the shooting have been identified as 26-year-old Anthony Silva, 46-year-old Randy Sanchez, and 46-year-old Damian Breaux. Aside from deceased Sanchez’s “no contest” plea to conspiracy to commit a crime in 2000, none of the other gang members had significant criminal histories in the state of New Mexico.
In early June, Castillo claimed self-defense in the shooting. According to Castillo, Breaux rushed at him, punched him, and shot him in the shoulder, prompting Castillo to shot and kill Breaux.
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Edinburg eventually plied victory away from Buffalo Tri-City 76-74 during this Illinois boys high school basketball game.
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March Madness is a single-elimination tournament basketball fans look forward to all year. Many people are preparing their bracket predictions and planning their watch parties. Those eager to show their support often sport their favorite team’s gear. Luckily, in the age of online shopping, it’s easier than ever to dress for the occasion.
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In this article: FOCO NCAA Ugly Sweater, Top of the World Knit Beanie Pom Hat and UGP Campus Apparel Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt.
March Madness 2023 team selection
The NCAA Selection Committee has revealed the tournament’s 68 teams. The teams are split into four groups of 16 and matched according to their performance. The top-performing team in each group is paired with the bottom-performing team for the first-round games.
This year’s first four games kick off with Missouri State and Texas A&M Corpus Christi, followed by Pittsburgh and Mississippi State. Fairleigh Dickinson plays Texas Southern the next day, followed by Nevada and Arizona State.
March Madness 2023 schedule
The first four games occur on March 14 and 15; all four will be broadcast on TruTV. March 16 and 17 will be busy, as 32 games are broadcast on CBS, TruTV, TNT and TBS. The remaining 32 teams face off on March 18 and 19. From here, the tournament gets easier to follow.
The Sweet 16 play on March 23 and 24, followed by the Elite 8 on March 25 and 26. The Final Four play on April 1, and the National Championship game is at 9 p.m. ET on April 3.
Types of March Madness gear
- T-shirts: These are among the most popular sports gear. They’re comfortable and available in various designs. Many feature team colors, logos or clever sayings. When buying a shirt, you’ll want to consider its size. Some shirts are true to size, while others run large or small. Read the product’s description to ensure you get a shirt that will fit you on game day. Natural fabrics like cotton and hemp tend to shrink in the wash. Some shirts are pre-shrunk, and others incorporate polyester to reduce shrinkage.
- Jerseys: These often look and feel like jerseys basketball players wear. They’re available in numerous authentic-looking designs, and most are made of durable materials.
- Hats: These are available in various styles, including snapback hats, fitted hats and beanies.
- Sweatshirts and hoodies: In many areas, March temperatures are unpredictable. Some days may be as warm as 70 degrees, but it’s often cold. Sweatshirts and hoodies are a perfect way to stay warm throughout the month.
- Accessories: Fans can buy accessories, such as keychains, lanyards, phone cases, and water bottles. These are an excellent way to show support for your favorite team, even if you aren’t wearing your March Madness gear.
- Pet gear: If you have a furry friend, consider buying them a game-day jersey of their own. Many pet jerseys are made of breathable material and available in several sizes.
What to consider when buying March Madness gear
- Durability: You’ll want to choose sturdy gear that will last through the year. That way, you can wear it for next year’s tournament. Gear made of cotton or poly-cotton blends is known for its durability.
- Design: Consider your style when buying game-day gear. Many March Madness clothing items have understated designs, but some have flashy, colorful prints that stand out.
- Licensing: Officially-licensed merchandise is endorsed by the NCAA. Often, these clothing items feature high-quality materials and stitching. Additionally, when you buy officially-licensed merchandise, you’re helping the tournament, as they’ll earn a portion of the proceeds.
Best March Madness gear
These machine-washable socks feature a fun print with basketballs and hoops. You can buy up to 12 pairs in a set. Many reviewers said they were impressed with the quality.
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This officially licensed sweater is durable, and the colors don’t run in the wash. It’s available in seven designs featuring logos and colors from the Penn State Nittany Lions, Alabama Crimson Tide and other teams.
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You can choose from 28 team logos, including the Alabama Crimson Tide, Kansas Jayhawks, UCLA Bruins and Arizona State Sun Devils. It’s made from 100% cotton and has an adjustable chin strap. It is officially licensed.
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Blue 84 NCAA Kansas Jayhawks T-shirt
This shirt has a vintage design featuring the Kansas Jayhawks’ mascot. It’s available in royal blue and heather gray. It’s made with a soft material and fits comfortably.
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FOCO NCAA Floral Button-Up Shirt
This stylish shirt features a floral design with team logos. It is true to size and made of thin, breathable viscose material. You can choose from 53 team logos and six sizes. It is officially licensed.
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FOCO Reversible Oversized Sherpa Hoodie
These officially-licensed, cozy hoodies are the perfect way to stay warm and comfortable while watching the tournament. One size fits all, and it makes an excellent gift. You can choose from 34 team-themed designs.
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Aminco NCAA Carabiner Lanyard Keychain
This simple, 8-inch lanyard is available in various designs featuring team colors and logos. It’s durable, and the screen-printed logo isn’t blurry.
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Top of the World Knit Beanie Pom Hat
This warm hat is made from 100% acrylic material. Many reviewers said that it’s comfortable and doesn’t feel itchy. It’s available in 13 team-themed designs and is officially licensed.
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UGP Campus Apparel Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt
This machine-washable sweatshirt is made of a comfortable poly-cotton blend. It is available in six sizes and 25 designs.
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Pets First University Mesh Jersey for Dogs and Cats
This jersey is perfect for getting your pets in on the fun. It’s available in eight sizes. Many reviewers said it runs large but fits well if you get a size larger than you think you’d need.
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The Justice Department has closed an investigation into the deaths of two detainees in American custody in Iraq and Afghanistan without bringing any criminal charges.
Attorney General Eric Holder said prosecutors had declined to proceed "because the admissible evidence would not be sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction beyond a reasonable doubt."
The decision brings to a close more than two years of investigation by veteran Connecticut prosecutor John Durham and a special team of federal agents who worked alongside him. Durham had initially been handpicked by President George W. Bush's final Attorney General to examine the destruction of CIA videotapes that depicted detainee mistreatment after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. But Holder expanded the prosecutor's mandate in 2009, to include possible violations of the anti torture statute by CIA interrogators and contractors.
The probe opened a rift between the Justice Department and the intelligence community, which protested that its operatives had acted well within the guidelines in place during the Bush years. Former Vice President Dick Cheney and other top Republicans blasted Holder for picking through the past.
But in his statement Thursday, Holder gave little ground. He pointed out that the investigation was "limited to a determination of whether prosecutable offenses were committed and was not intended to, and does not resolve, broader questions regarding the propriety" of the detainee treatment.
Update at 8:15 p.m. ET. Human Rights Groups Denounce Decision:
Calling the Justice Department's decision a "scandal" and "shocking," advocacy groups have issued statements in response.
Jameel Jaffer, the deputy legal director for the ACLU, said not filing charges "is yet another entry in what is already a shameful record":
"That the Justice Department will hold no one accountable for the killing of prisoners in CIA custody is nothing short of a scandal. The Justice Department has declined to bring charges against the officials who authorized torture, the lawyers who sought to legitimate it, and the interrogators who used it. It has successfully shut down every legal suit meant to hold officials civilly liable."
Human Rights First, which conducted a report in 2006 on deaths of almost 100 detainees, also released a statement. Advocacy counsel Melina Milazzo said, in part:
"These cases deserved to be taken more seriously from the outset. When you don't take seriously the duty to investigate criminal acts at the beginning, resolution becomes even more difficult a decade later. It's shocking that the department's review of hundreds of instances of torture and abuse will fail to hold even one person accountable."
CIA director David Petraeus told agency employees in a note that the cases would be closed.
"As intelligence officers, our inclination, of course, is to look ahead to the challenges of the future rather than backwards at those of the past," he said. "Nonetheless, it was very important that we supported fully the Justice Department in its efforts."
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Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in US
NEW YORK (AP) — The spread of monkeypox in the U.S. could represent the dawn of a new sexually transmitted disease, though some health officials say the virus that causes pimple-like bumps might yet be contained before it gets firmly established.
Experts don’t agree on the likely path of the disease, with some fearing that it is becoming so widespread that it is on the verge of becoming an entrenched STD — like gonorrhea, herpes and HIV.
But no one’s really sure, and some say testing and vaccines can still stop the outbreak from taking root.
So far, more than 2,400 U.S. cases have been reported as part of an international outbreak that emerged two months ago.
Health officials are not sure how fast the virus has spread. They have only limited information about people who have been diagnosed, and they don’t know how many infected people might be spreading it unknowingly.
They also don’t know how well vaccines and treatments are working. One impediment: Federal health officials do not have the authority to collect and connect data on who has been infected and who has been vaccinated.
With such huge question marks, predictions about how big the U.S. outbreak will get this summer vary widely, from 13,000 to perhaps more than 10 times that number.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said the government’s response is growing stronger every day and vaccine supplies will soon surge.
“I think we still have an opportunity to contain this,” Walensky told The Associated Press.
Monkeypox is endemic in parts of Africa, where people have been infected through bites from rodents or small animals. It does not usually spread easily among people.
But this year more than 15,000 cases have been reported in countries that historically don’t see the disease. In the U.S. and Europe, the vast majority of infections have happened in men who have sex with men, though health officials have stressed that anyone can catch the virus.
It spreads mainly through skin-to-skin contact, but it can also be transmitted through linens used by someone with monkeypox. Although it’s been moving through the population like a sexually transmitted disease, officials have been watching for other types of spread that could expand the outbreak.
Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue and the bumps on parts of the body. The illness has been relatively mild in many men, and no one has died in the U.S. But people can be contagious for weeks, and the lesions can be extremely painful.
When monkeypox emerged, there was reason to believe that public health officials could control it.
The tell-tale bumps should have made infections easy to identify. And because the virus spreads through close personal contact, officials thought they could reliably trace its spread by interviewing infected people and asking who they had been intimate with.
It didn’t turn out to be that easy.
With monkeypox so rare in the U.S., many infected men — and their doctors — may have attributed their rashes to some other cause.
Contact tracing was often stymied by infected men who said they did not know the names of all the people they had sex with. Some reported having multiple sexual interactions with strangers.
It didn’t help that local health departments, already burdened with COVID-19 and scores of other diseases, now had to find the resources to do intensive contact-tracing work on monkeypox, too.
Indeed, some local health officials have given up expecting much from contact tracing.
There was another reason to be optimistic: The U.S. government already had a vaccine. The two-dose regimen called Jynneos was licensed in the U.S. in 2019 and recommended last year as a tool against monkeypox.
When the outbreak was first identified in May, U.S. officials had only about 2,000 doses available. The government distributed them but limited the shots to people who were identified through public health investigations as being recently exposed to the virus.
Late last month, as more doses became available, the CDC began recommending that shots be offered to those who realize on their own that they could have been infected.
Demand has exceeded supply, with clinics in some cities rapidly running out of vaccine doses and health officials across the country saying said they don’t have enough.
That’s changing, Walensky said. As of this week, the government has distributed more than 191,000 doses, and it has 160,000 more ready to send. As many as 780,000 doses will become available as early as next week.
Once current demand is satisfied, the government will look at expanding vaccination efforts.
The CDC believes that 1.5 million U.S. men are considered at high risk for the infection.
Testing has also expanded. More than 70,000 people can be tested each week, far more than current demand, Walensky said. The government has also embarked on a campaign to educate doctors and gay and bisexual men about the disease, she added.
Donal Bisanzio, a researcher at RTI International, believes U.S. health officials will be able to contain the outbreak before it becomes endemic.
But he also said that won’t be the end of it. New bursts of cases will probably emerge as Americans become infected by people in other countries where monkeypox keeps circulating.
Walensky agrees that such a scenario is likely. “If it’s not contained all over the world, we are always at risk of having flare-ups” from travelers, she said.
Shawn Kiernan, of the Fairfax County Health Department in Virginia, said there is reason to be tentatively optimistic because so far the outbreak is concentrated in one group of people — men who have sex with men.
Spread of the virus into heterosexual people would be a “tipping point” that may occur before it’s widely recognized, said Kiernan, chief of the department’s communicable disease section.
Spillover into heterosexuals is just a matter of time, said Dr. Edward Hook III, emeritus professor of infectious diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
If monkeypox becomes an endemic sexually transmitted disease, it will be yet another challenge for health departments and doctors already struggling to keep up with existing STDs.
Such work has long been underfunded and understaffed, and a lot of it was simply put on hold during the pandemic. Kiernan said HIV and syphilis were prioritized, but work on common infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea amounted to “counting cases and that’s about it.”
For years, gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis cases have been rising.
“By and large,” Hook said, doctors “do a crummy job of taking sexual histories, of inquiring about and acknowledging their patients are sexual beings.”
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Associated Press writer Janie Har in San Francisco contributed to this report.
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Economic bubbles come in all shapes, sizes and levels of insanity, but the Beanie Baby craze was easily one of the most absurd.
The cuddly $5 toys, under-stuffed for maximum hug-ability, stamped with cute names on their Ty, Inc. tags, and given limited edition runs ignited a surreal frenzy in America in the mid-1990s as regular people collected, traded and sold the toys with the hopes that their value would just keep going up at the dawn of the e-commerce age. It made some people money, and the founder, Ty Warner, a billionaire in three years.
When it burst, it also left many in the red. But unlike most bubbles, this one ended with piles of under-stuffed animals in the attic.
Personal feelings about or even knowledge about the Beanie Baby moment have everything to do with your age between the years of 1996 and 2000. For screenwriter Kristin Gore and OK Go musician Damian Kulash, Jr., around college age at the time, it couldn’t have been less exciting.
“We were perfectly situated to not care,” Kulash said. “We were too old to be the target demo and too young to be in the investing class, but also snotty and contrarian enough to be like, this is crazy. It was exactly the kind of thing we were rolling out eyes at at the time.”
But a few years ago Gore was given the book “The Great Beanie Baby Bubble: Mass Delusion and the Dark Side of Cute,” by Zac Bissonnette, as a possible adaptation. In it, she found a riveting story of dreams, greed and corruption in the stories of three women around Ty Warner— one of his earliest business partners, a girlfriend whose two daughters help inspire some of the toys, and a young college student in a minimum wage position who literally put the company online. Not only did she want to write the screenplay, she wanted to direct it with Kulash as their debut.
“The only drawback was that it appeared to be from the outside about a product,” said Kulash, who is also married to and shares children with Gore, the daughter of former U.S. Vice President Al Gore.
But within this wild, contained story, they both saw big, relevant themes about the culture, cycles of inequality and the female relationship to the American dream. In other words, “The Beanie Bubble” is not a story about a toy.
To play Ty Warner, the enigmatic founder of the company, they went to someone they knew: Zach Galifianakis.
“Everyone understands that he’s a comedic genius, but we also knew that he has this capacity for pathos that’s incredibly interesting and this real range that he doesn’t get to display that often,” Gore said. “This role necessitated someone who you fell for and also, even when you were horrified by them, you still sort of understand that it comes from a broken place.”
Galifianakis was less confident, though. Kulash said he even tried to talk them out of casting him, claiming that he’s “not really an actor.” His filmmakers respectfully disagreed.
To ensure the film didn’t feel like a Wikipedia page about Beanie Babies, Gore took some inspiration from “Casino,” with three voiceovers and three timelines telling the stories of the women: The executive, Robbie, played by Elizabeth Banks, the single mother, Sheila, played by Sarah Snook, and the temp, Maya, played by Geraldine Viswanathan.
“All of these women see an opportunity and we want you to take that opportunity with them and want that with them. And all of these women get sort of betrayed or spat out by that situation,” Kulash said. “We want you to feel that with them.”
The big challenge was how to make sure that the viewer is on the emotional rollercoaster with the characters at the same moment. Kulash drew on his methods for the OK Go videos, taking the basic facts and stories from the book, putting them on a spreadsheet, and moving them around to create what they lovingly call “a weird structure.”
“It was a lot of fun and very much like the videos to try to choreograph surprises and a sense of wonder as you move through that, like to make it something of a puzzle for the viewer to solve,” he added. “You’re untangling it as you go.”
Gore drew on some of her own experiences as a young woman finding her way in a career and tossed some lines from her real life into the film, including one chilling dismissal where Maya asks Ty for a raise. He’s a billionaire who has profited from her innovation and ideas in e-commerce and embracing scarcity and the secondary EBay market and she’s still getting minimum wage. Ty denies her the raise and promotion yet tells her she’s his “secret weapon.”
“I’m not at all unique. The whole point of it was not to be my own emotional catharsis, but to try to represent what so many people go through,” said Gore. “A lot of people, men and women, have responded to that line and those themes in the movie. We’re trying to shed a light on how pervasive that is and how cyclical it is and how (messed) up it is. And hopefully we can reframe it all.”
They both feel like they’ve been in their own bubble making this movie, which opens in theaters Friday and will be available on Apple TV+ on July 28. Both find it funny that there’s been a slew of “product origin” movies lately, like “Flamin’ Hot,” “Tetris” and “BlackBerry,” but hope that they’ve made something different and fresh.
“It’s surreal to have it be something that everyone will be able to see. We’re excited and freaked out,” Gore said. “Our whole mission in making anything was to try to spread some kind of joy and get at some kind of meaning. We hope that we’ve done that. That certainly was our North Star.” | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/entertainment-news/ap-in-the-absurdity-of-the-beanie-baby-craze-filmmakers-found-a-rich-tale-about-america/ | 2023-07-19 07:52:02 | 1 | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/entertainment-news/ap-in-the-absurdity-of-the-beanie-baby-craze-filmmakers-found-a-rich-tale-about-america/ |
Summer products you didn’t know you needed
Admittedly, TikTok recommendations can be as trustworthy as an As Seen On TV commercial, but we found a few that just might be worth the hype. And if you know how to use hashtags, you can find some incredible products you may never have discovered otherwise. Searches like #TikTokmademebuyit and #summerproducts2023 will surface all sorts of goods to make your summer even better.
Why more and more people are turning to TikTok this summer
TikTok is a way to reach a lot of people very quickly. It’s also very good at targeting niche demographics. Whether you’re looking for a better bubble gun or a portable misting fan for the beach this summer, TikTok can help.
You can find interesting items on TikTok that you never knew existed. Many of these products may simply spark curiosity and are little more than a novelty. However, a rare few can genuinely make your summer better.
Best TikTok products of 2023
EJ1 Slushy Cup
Icy beverages are a refreshing treat. Especially in the summer. This TikTok favorite is a flexible cup that you can chill and then add your favorite beverage and squeeze to create a frozen treat in seconds. It comes with a two-in-one reusable straw/spoon so you can thoroughly enjoy your slushie.
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Bubble Machine Gun
This bubble gun has 69 holes, so you can quickly create a wall of fun. It’s easy to use and suitable for kids ages 3 and up. For an additional thrill, the lighted feature lets you blast a torrent of colored bubbles after dark.
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Reusable Water Balloons
Let’s face it, water balloons are sometimes more trouble than they’re worth. They’re hard to fill and tie, and they leave behind a mess. But these reusable models split in half and can be filled in an instant. Once used, simply refill them for endless fun and no waste.
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Giantex Beach Chaise Lounge
Next time you go to the beach, make it a luxury experience with this chaise lounge. It’s lightweight and folds up for portability. When open, you get a removable pillow so you can comfortably lay on your back or stomach. The reclining feature lets you position the top at your preferred angle.
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Quik Shade Max Shade Chair
The problem with reading or using your phone outside is sun glare. Even the best anti-glare screens aren’t perfect. This comfortable chair features a canopy that keeps the sun from diminishing your fun as it shields you from some of those harmful ultraviolet rays that damage skin.
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Solar Buddies Refillable Roll On
This clever product can be filled with your favorite sunscreen so you can apply it as a roll-on. It’s kid-friendly, has a replaceable head and keeps the sunscreen out of your eyes. The compact size also makes it easy to carry with you wherever you go.
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O2Cool Handheld Water Misting Fan
This summer, you can count on the temperatures going up. To stay comfortable, this portable, battery-powered fan not only provides a cool breeze, but you can also squirt yourself down with a quick cooling mist. If that doesn’t cool you down enough, you can always add ice cubes to the mix.
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BuzzPatch Mosquito Patch Stickers
Genius. Sometimes that’s the best word for a product like this. These fun stickers can go on clothing or skin to keep away pests. They’re effective for 6 hours and have a 6-month shelf life.
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Other products worth checking out
- Use this popular hair curling set to style your hair so you can take those dazzling beach selfies.
- If you want to tidy up for swimwear season, this complete waxing kit is what you need.
- One of the downsides to summer is dry, cracked heels. This TikTok favorite heel repair can soften and hydrate your heels back to health.
- If you have a summer heat headache, TikTok users claim this cold-therapy mask can provide the needed relief.
- Effortlessly mix up those refreshing summer beverages with this handheld blender.
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- The first wallet that allows customers to handle their personal and business lives in one single app.
- This unique solution meets the needs of the underserved small business community in the US market, which ranges from independent workers to small businesses and merchants, improving their financial management in a healthy and simple way throughout their business life cycle.
MIAMI, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veritran, a leading global financial technology solutions provider, today launched Fusion by Veritran, a Small Business Solution for the United States market at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas. The new flagship solution of the tech company is designed for freelancers, independent professionals and owners of small businesses, allowing them to better handle their personal and business finances all in one comprehensive solution. Fusion by Veritran is offered in multiple digital channels, allowing users to access via mobile devices, notebooks, desktop PCs and laptops.
This launch followed a presentation by Celent at the conference, highlighting the growth of self-employed workers and the increasing importance of creating customer-centric banking solutions that meet the unique needs of this segment. Veritran's new solution is aimed for financial institutions (ranging from banks to credit unions) and other Fintech industry players that serve or wish to capture this appealing segment.
Fusion by Veritran is an innovative solution that can be personalized by each user to drive their experience to the next level. It also combines functionalities that can be found in Veritran's Wallet and Merchants solutions, in an intuitive and efficient way. Some of the functionalities available are digital payments, financial management tools, easy and secure approval of transactions and real-time notifications. Users will also be able to easily track their income and expenses, setting-up and reaching saving goals through "Pockets" that represent specific financial goals or projects.
"Traditional banking has neglected the needs of self-employed professionals by forcing them to choose between personal or business banking and coming up short when it comes to a real tailored value proposition that addresses their expectations," said Greynier Fuentes, VP of Digital Solutions at Veritran. "Veritran's unique new solution allows financial institutions to tap into and better meet the needs of this underserved market of 33.2 million small businesses across the United States."
Unlike other fintech solutions available in the market, Fusion by Veritran is modular and scalable, allowing financial institutions to add, exchange or modify features depending on their needs and objectives.
This launch is the latest in Veritran's wider portfolio of payments ecosystem solutions. The company facilitates the construction of omnichannel, scalable, and high-performance digital solutions that provide safe, superior user experiences, with the best time-to-market.
"In the last few years, these kinds of solutions have been exclusively developed by Fintechs, who have positioned themselves as allies of self-employed workers and/or small businesses with a limited offer. Historically, digital payment and collection solutions have faced regulations at a local and even global level. This is a huge opportunity for the main players in the US financial industry to cater to this growing but often overlooked segment," added Fuentes.
Visitors to Veritran's booth 3609 at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas will be able to experience first-hand how Fusion by Veritran can help financial entities to stand out with an innovative solution that meets the needs and interests of small businesses like no other.
At Veritran, we believe in improving our clients' business by making their customers' lives better. Through our enterprise Low-Code platform, we speed up and simplify the development of future-proofed immersive digital channels that create a top-notch user experience. We are innovation drivers serving companies worldwide, reaching millions of users, and running billions of secure transactions annually. For more information, visit www.veritran.com
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DALLAS — Yes, he's 70 years old.
Yes, he's had a facelift or two.
But with his electronics and animatronics getting one last checkup on Thursday, Big Tex is officially ready for his 2022 debut.
"Big Tex is a 55-foot tall cowboy that is in love with Texas," said Rusty Fitzgerald, the senior vice president of operations at the State Fair of Texas. We talked as sound technicians crawled in and out of the basement below the 12-foot high cowboy boots at the roundabout in front of the Tower Building that has been the perch for Big Tex for most of his time at the fair since 1952.
If, by chance, you are new to Texas or aren't steeped in Big Tex lore, that "love affair" Fitzgerald mentions started in the 1950s when soon-to-be Big Tex was just a very tall Santa Claus in Kerens, Texas, near Corsicana.
Created as a beacon to bring people to Kerens for the Christmas shopping season, he fell into disrepair as his novelty faded. That's how the State Fair, having just adopted a red-checked shirt cowboy named "Tex" as their mascot, was able to negotiate the purchase of the aging Santa for just $750.
And in various iterations over the years, with one makeover and improvement after another, Big Tex has stood as a sentinel over the fair.
His 60th birthday was such a celebrated big deal that WFAA's Cynthia Izaguirre and Greg Fields were lifted into the air in a crane to personally deliver a birthday cake and to take part in a friendly conversation with the icon with the booming baritone voice.
But, just one week later, it happened.
"I never understood how important he was until the day he caught on fire," Fitzgerald said.
Oct. 19, 2012 was the day an electrical short caught a Big Tex boot and pant leg on fire.
"Got a rather tall cowboy. All his clothes burnt off," a firefighter said in a now infamous radio call.
By the time the fire was out, Big Texas was pretty much a total loss.
"And as we were going out, people were crying, they had their hands over their hearts. And that made a big impression on me right there that the people of Texas care about that big cowboy," Fitzgerald said.
But the big cowboy returned the next year. New clothes, a now 95-gallon hat, a friendly facelift, and this year his Dickies brand shirt decked out in white fringe blowing in a south Dallas breeze.
"Big Tex can look left, he can look right. He can wink he can blink. He can nod, he turn his head and can look left, right. So Big Tex does a lot," Fitzgerald said of the now 70-year-old icon.
But some people, including someone at my house, are sometimes scared by the big Texan with the booming baritone voice.
"He used to look pretty scary," Fitzgerald admits of the 1950s and 1960s version of Big Tex. "He had a big wink and a big hook nose. And he's kind of softened up over the past 70 years. He has a smile on his face and he's friendly. So she doesn't need to be scared. Come on out."
Because the nipped and tucked and decked-out-in-his-denim-best cowboy is ready to greet the world again. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/big-tex-at-70-icon-ready-for-state-fair-of-texas-2022/287-570c0787-a434-4ad4-92ab-29d88718ed04 | 2022-09-30 08:29:31 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/big-tex-at-70-icon-ready-for-state-fair-of-texas-2022/287-570c0787-a434-4ad4-92ab-29d88718ed04 |
ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced that it is delivering the first-ever net zero energy TOUR Championship.
For the PGA TOUR's season finale, which returns to Atlanta and historic East Lake Golf Club, August 24-28, 2022, and crowns the season's FedExCup champion, Southern Company and its subsidiaries Georgia Power, PowerSecure and Southern Company Gas collaborated closely with the TOUR Championship to drive sustainability measures on and off the golf course.
Some of the measures implemented to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the event include:
- Renewable fuels: Working with PowerSecure, the tournament swapped traditional diesel with renewable fuels for all onsite generation during the tournament to power the golf course with renewable energy.
- Renewable energy credits: In collaboration with Georgia Power and through the use of renewable energy credits, we offset traditional energy usage and reduced the tournament's carbon footprint.
- Renewable natural gas: Through Southern Company Gas, we offset the emissions from the clubhouse's natural gas appliances by integrating environmental credits from carbon-neutral renewable natural gas captured from landfills.
- Solar cell phone and EV charging stations: We are leveraging renewable energy and the benefits it offers players and fans, while reducing the impact to the environment.
- Electric golf carts: Producing zero emissions, more than 90% of the golf carts on course will be electric.
- Good Energy Pavilion: Within the Southern Company fan experience on the course, we are using recyclable and reusable materials including wood, fabric and mesh products to reduce waste.
In alignment with Southern Company's stated goal of achieving net zero emissions across its electric and natural gas operations by 2050, the company reduced its system's GHG emissions by 47% in 2021 relative to 2007 levels, and now expects to achieve reductions of 50% or greater on a consistent basis by 2025, a full five years ahead of its interim 2030 goal. The net zero goal includes direct GHG emissions across the company's electric and natural gas businesses.
"It is really exciting for us that this year's Tour Championship will be net zero energy," said Georgia Power CEO & President Chris Womack. "This initiative reflects the commitment to clean energy by Southern Company and its subsidiaries."
Since 1999, Southern Company has been the Official Energy Company of the PGA TOUR. Southern Company is now in its seventh year as a Proud Partner of the TOUR Championship and recently renewed its relationship with the tournament through 2027. Southern Company remains alongside The Coca-Cola Company and new addition Accenture as the Proud Partners of the TOUR Championship.
Southern Company is committed to providing clean and resilient energy solutions that connect communities, businesses and future generations to opportunity and growth.
Southern Company and subsidiary PowerSecure had the opportunity to help the PGA TOUR meet its sustainability goals as it embarked on the construction of its new headquarters in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The 187,000 square foot Global Home was completed in 2021 and includes a microgrid comprised of rooftop solar, a natural gas backup generation system and battery storage to enable 24/7 reliability through PowerSecure's energy solution.
For more information, please visit https://www.southerncompany.com/sustainability.html
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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Rochester Fire Department announces first woman as Deputy Fire Chief
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) has announced the appointment of Holly Mulholland as the department’s newest Deputy Fire Chief.
The role became vacant when previous Deputy Chief Vance Swisher accepted the role of Fire Chief in Ankeny, IA.
According to the announcement, Mulholland has been with RFD for almost 15 years and she is the first woman to serve in the Deputy Chief role.
The role provides leadership and strategic direction for the overall operation and administration of the Rochester Fire Department and may assume the role of Fire Chief in their absence.
In 2021, Mulholland was promoted to Assistant Chief, having previously held the positions of Firefighter, Motor Operator, Captain, and Battalion Chief.
She also started the department’s Public Relations Group in 2017 and she continues to lead that team.
“We are always happy to see members of the RFD team have the opportunity to grow and develop into various roles across the department. Holly is an example of working her way up through the ranks, while seeking the training, education and experiences needed to become a strategic leader. Holly is a great leader and a perfect fit for Deputy Chief.”
Mulholland is a canine handler for Minnesota K9 Search Specialists and serves as the team’s Vice President. She trains a live find urban search and rescue canine and has started training a puppy for human remains detection, a role that is largely voluntary. Mulholland has also served as an instructor within the department and throughout the state for training response to active shooter events.
“I am humbled and honored to have been appointed to the position of Deputy Chief of the Rochester Fire Department. I look forward to pursuing the next chapter of my career with this phenomenal department that is made so by the incredibly talented and professional staff.”
While Mulholland will be the first woman to hold the role, RFD said it has been working hard to introduce the fire profession to the next generation and communities that may have not considered it as a career before.
The High School Firefighter program and the Women’s Expo are two programs the department has been providing to help with their recruitment goals.
Mulholland was born in Rochester and has lived in the surrounding area her entire life. She graduated from John Marshall High School in 1999 with an almost complete associate’s degree from participating in post-secondary enrollment opportunities. She received an associate’s degree from Rochester Community and Technical College and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
While working full-time Mulholland pursued the firefighting and EMT certifications required for employment with the Rochester Fire Department. She received her Executive Masters of Public Administration from the University of South Dakota in 2020 and is currently participating in the Executive Fire Officer program at the National Fire Academy and the International Association of Fire Chiefs-Fire Service Executive Development Institute. Mulholland and her husband, Joe have been married for almost 20 years and have an 18-year old son, Noah.
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The tropics are beginning to heat up with three systems to keep an eye on.
A tropical wave over the open Atlantic now has 90% chance of development in the next 5 days and 70% over the next two days. A tropical depression may form by the middle of the week.
TRACKING THE TROPICS: Hurricane Center | Hurricane Guide
It's expected to race west towards the Lesser Antilles and Caribbean. No direct U.S. impact is expected right now, but we'll be on the lookout for changes.
Usually we don’t start looking for tropical development this far out in the Atlantic until August and September when conditions become more favorable. That’s also when it’s more common to see tropical waves roll off the coast of Africa every 3-5 days.
Development during June and July is typically a bit closer to home in the Gulf of Mexico or the Caribbean.
Another tropical wave in the Eastern Atlantic and a tropical wave in the Gulf of Mexico have low formation chances with just 20% over five days.
The next name up on the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane List is Bonnie. | https://www.wptv.com/weather/tropical-weather/3-areas-in-the-tropics-to-watch-for-development | 2022-06-27 11:16:06 | 1 | https://www.wptv.com/weather/tropical-weather/3-areas-in-the-tropics-to-watch-for-development |
PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SpringML, Inc. ("SpringML"), a leader in AI, machine learning, and advanced data analytics services, announces its new Java Application Modernization Accelerator, Javelin. This solution helps simplify and accelerate an organization's Java application modernization journey to migrating to Google Cloud.
The name "Javelin" stems from the idea of a spear thrown forward at high speed. The Javelin Accelerator is the spear that will help organizations move forward with their modernization efforts.
"Telelanguage has been providing language services to various industries such as healthcare, insurance, utilities and finance for over 30 years" said Lyndon Beckner, Director of Operations, Telelanguage, Inc. "We approached SpringML to help us move off a homegrown Java application that relied on a premise-based call handling platform that was outdated, expensive and incapable of scaling with the growing demand for our services. Having access to tools to help us adapt an entire custom platform to the cloud while preserving the features and functions we've developed specifically for our unique workflow has given us the best of both worlds in terms of upgrading and scalability."
Javelin is designed specifically to help companies migrate away from proprietary servers like WebLogic, WebSphere, and WildFly, which are costly to upgrade and maintain, to more open systems and technologies like Kubernetes, which allow businesses to modernize their infrastructure and move to the cloud.
Javelin is built on 3 key phases to address cloud readiness and modernization needs:
- Data-driven assessment to establish an organization's baseline and determine the best modernization path for businesses
- Building innovative, maintainable, cost-effective practices, tools, and technologies to achieve organizational goals
- Deployment that we work together to learn, improve, and deliver agile, reliable, and optimized tools
"This tool is for those customers that are not looking to simply lift and shift, but for those who want to modernize and simplify their applications" said Girish Reddy, Chief technology Officer, SpringML. "Javelin provides a guided framework starting with an automated assessment that provides a detailed modernization roadmap."
"Maintaining application features and functionality is a key priority for organizations looking to migrate and modernize their application development in the cloud," said Pallab Deb, Managing Director, Application ISV Partnerships, Google Cloud. "With SpringML's Javelin Accelerator available on Google Cloud, customers have access to the technologies and experts they need to simplify application migration as they transform their business for growth at cloud-scale."
SpringML delivers data-driven digital transformation outcomes with an experimentation and design thinking mindset. We provide Google Cloud consulting and implementation services and industry-specific analytics solutions that deliver high-impact business value from data. SpringML is a Google Cloud partner with capabilities to plan, assess, deploy, and manage data-driven engagements. We have been awarded Google Cloud specialization based on our expertise and customer portfolio for Data Management, Application Development, Data Analytics, and Machine Learning.
For more information on SpringML, visit https://www.springml.com/.
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Apple is changing the way we interact with computers… again
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Two days ago, Apple unveiled its long-awaited and highly anticipated Vision Pro goggles. After waiting years to get into the virtual reality game, it would seem that the company is lagging behind the tech curve. However, with the recently released details, nothing could be further from the truth. If it catches on, this device could revolutionize how people interact with their computers by merging augmented reality with spatial computing. But what exactly does that mean?
What is the Apple Vision Pro?
Apple’s ability to take the familiar and reimagine it into a new realm is well documented. The company has a knack for turning everyday tech into must-have luxury items which make the user feel part of an exclusive group. Apple Vision Pro is no different. In short, Apple is creating a hybrid from several familiar products and technologies, such as Google Glass, a VR headset, augmented reality and more.
To simplify, when you put on Apple’s goggles, you can see a virtual computer screen in your living space that you interact with by speaking, making gestures or moving your eyes. Nearly anything you can do on a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop can be done using these goggles. To keep things familiar, the operating system, called visionOS, is similar to iOS, iPadOS and Mac OS, ensuring that people who already use Apple products will feel immediately comfortable.
How is the Apple Vision Pro different from what’s already on the market?
BestReviews has tested several VR headsets, and all of them have similar capabilities when it comes to the VR features. However, AR is a different story. The Meta Oculus Quest and the different versions of HTC Vive headsets give the user the ability to immerse themself in a virtual world to play games, watch content, and learn. But that experience is isolating when compared to the see-through goggles that Apple is using, which allow you to remain connected and engaged with the real world.
Also, the Apple Vision Pro is the company’s first step into the world of spatial computing. Essentially, this is computing in three dimensions. It allows you to explore data and interact with your computer in a way that was never before possible in two-dimensional computing.
Advice for consumers interested in groundbreaking tech
While everyone wants to be first to own a new device, history has shown (repeatedly) that it is not wise to buy the first generation. Especially when it costs $3,500.
Although it can be challenging, there are two advantages to waiting. First, the second generation will undoubtedly have worked out many of the bugs that were in the original. Second, other competitors’ products will put pressure on Apple to keep its prices reasonable. And, if it turns out the first generation was flawless, its price will drop when the second generation comes out, so it’s a win no matter how you look at it.
Also, Apple has been known to later release more affordable versions of high-end products to cover other price points. For example, consider the MacBook Air, iPhone SE and iPad Air.
Best headsets you can get right now
This top-rated headset offers 5K resolution, a wide 120-degree field of view and an increased angle that aligns better with the eye to deliver a superior VR experience.
The Meta Quest 2 gives the gamer a smooth playing experience, even during high-speed action sequences. The 3D positional audio, hand tracking and haptic feedback combine to make virtual worlds seem real.
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HP Reverb G2 Virtual Reality Headset
HP’s headset has dual LCD screens that offer high resolution with a 114-degree field of view. To ensure optimum position tracking, the Reverb has two front-facing cameras, two side-facing cameras and internal sensors.
The Meta Quest Pro is a premium option. Besides the high-end graphics, this system translates your natural facial expressions into VR so your avatar can offer an accurate representation of your true personality.
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PlayStation VR2 Horizon “Call of the Mountain” with Accessories Bundle
This PlayStation bundle comes with everything you need to start playing. You get a VR headset, a PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller, a “Horizon Call of the Mountain” voucher, a USB charging cable, stereo headphones, three pairs of earpieces, a dual charging dock and more.
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(KTLA) – A man from Ventura, California, was found dead in the mountains of southern Santa Barbara County on Thursday morning following a days-long search after he left his girlfriend to get help when she began suffering heat exhaustion.
The body of 29-year-old Tim Sgrignoli was found around 9:30 a.m. Thursday near Gaviota State Park along Highway 101, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.
Sgrignoli was on a hike with his girlfriend Sunday when she began to experience symptoms of heat exhaustion, according to Capt. Scott Safechuck, spokesman for the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.
Sgrignoli left her behind to get help, but instead became the subject of a search after Santa Barbara County fire crews located and rescued his girlfriend.
The two were hiking along Trespass Trail, a popular but challenging six-mile hike that weaves through the hills above Gaviota. The trail features an ocean view, cave formations and a hot spring along the path, making it popular for tourists, but it can also be easy to get lost there.
For four days, law enforcement officers, search and rescue volunteers, and county fire personnel searched the mountains above Gaviota State Park in hopes of finding Sgrignoli.
Authorities used all-terrain vehicles, scent-sniffing dogs and cadaver dogs to search for the missing man. They also investigated conflicting reports that he may have been seen walking on the highway and was possibly picked up on the side of the road.
At least 60 people assisted in the search and were aided by both helicopters and unmanned drones, Safechuck said.
On Monday, Safechuck announced that the search would transition to the authority of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, although he did not elaborate on why.
At 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Raquel Zick, public information officer for the Sheriff’s Office, announced that Sgrignoli’s body had been found in an undisclosed location between the trail and the highway.
The cause of his death is under investigation, but Zick said foul play is not suspected.
Zick added that heat was likely a contributing factor in his death. The temperature at the time when he was reported missing was in the mid- to high 90s.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says heat-related illnesses can be prevented with proper preparation. Tips to prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke include staying hydrated, staying informed on current conditions and avoiding outdoor physical activity when temperatures are high.
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CHICAGO (AP) — The daughter of an American woman whose body was found stuffed inside a suitcase at an Indonesian resort island changed her plea to guilty in Chicago federal court on Friday on charges that she helped kill her mother during a luxury vacation to Bali nine years ago.
Heather Mack, 27, was convicted in Indonesia in 2015 of being an accessory to Sheila von Wiese-Mack’s murder with her then-boyfriend in a bid to gain access to a $1.5 million trust fund. Mack, then 18 and pregnant, covered her mother’s mouth in a hotel room while Tommy Schaefer bludgeoned Wiese-Mack with a fruit bowl, prosecutors say.
Mack stood before U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly in orange jail garb and orange slippers as he asked her questions before she was set to enter a plea. She spoke confidently and calmly as the judge asks her that she was giving up her rights to remain silent at the motion hearing. “Yes, your honor,” she responded from a podium.
After the judge explained the charge against her, Mack pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to kill a U.S. national.
The change-of-plea hearing is the latest chapter in a story that garnered international attention in part because of photographs of the suitcase, which seemed too small to hold an adult woman’s body. Mack’s Chicago trial on conspiracy to commit murder in a foreign country and obstruction of justice had been set for Aug. 1.
Mack, who lived with her mother in suburban Chicago’s Oak Park, served seven years of her 10-year Indonesian sentence. She was then deported in 2021 and U.S. agents arrested her immediately after she landed at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
Schaefer was convicted of murder and remains in Indonesia, where he is serving an 18-year sentence. He is charged in the same U.S. indictment.
Before Mack’s conviction in Indonesia, she gave birth to her and Schaefer’s daughter. Her then-six-year-old daughter was with her when Mack was arrested at the Chicago airport. The girl was later placed with a relative after a custody fight.
In successfully arguing against bond for Mack, prosecutors said she and Schaefer had planned the killing for months. They also said they had video evidence that showed both Mack and Schaefer trying to get the suitcase with Wiese-Mack’s body inside it into an Indonesian taxicab.
Some relatives of Wiese-Mack had complained that the Indonesian sentence was far too lenient. In filings, prosecutors said the U.S. charges don’t violate constitutional prohibitions against prosecuting someone twice for the same acts, including because the U.S. charges allege conspiracy and other acts not included in the Indonesian case. | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-us-news/heather-mack-convicted-in-bali-of-killing-mom-and-stuffing-body-in-suitcase-pleads-guilty-in-us/ | 2023-06-16 14:30:25 | 0 | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-us-news/heather-mack-convicted-in-bali-of-killing-mom-and-stuffing-body-in-suitcase-pleads-guilty-in-us/ |
Tyler Glasnow set to return as Rays visit Guardians
The Tampa Bay Rays have been anticipating the return of Tyler Glasnow for quite some time, and the wait is about to come to an end in Cleveland.
The former Rays ace will make his first major league start in over 15 months when Tampa Bay tries to win a three-game series against the American League Central champion Guardians on Wednesday night.
With their bats quiet for nine innings’ worth of batters, the Rays (85-69) got a two-out, two-run double from Harold Ramirez in the 11th inning on Tuesday to pull off a 6-5 win.
Cleveland (86-68) scored once in the bottom half but had its seven-game winning streak snapped.
The Rays moved to within 1 1/2 games of the Toronto Blue Jays, who hold the No. 1 wild-card spot in the AL.
After undergoing Tommy John surgery last summer, Glasnow — whose last start was June 14, 2021, in Chicago against the White Sox — has rehabbed his way back into the rotation, even if only for a 45-pitch stint.
Obviously excited to get the giant right-hander back on the mound, Rays manager Kevin Cash said a strong few innings from Glasnow could be a major boost.
“Two innings of Glasnow is still a huge plus for our team,” Cash said. “Like to get three innings. If we do, great. If we don’t, that’s fine, too.”
The Newhall, Calif., native said his right elbow now feels better before and after pitching, something he hadn’t experienced in the past.
“Compared to the past three years, it feels way better as far as post-day and the week leading into starts and stuff,” Glasnow said. “It’s good to have a UCL, you know.”
Glasnow, 29, signed a two-year, $30.35 million contract in August — a move that will delay his free agency by one year.
Though he has nothing to show for his two career starts against Cleveland other than an 0-2 record, the 6-foot-8 Glasnow has pitched well. In 14 innings against the Guardians, he has posted a 1.93 ERA by allowing three runs (all solo homers) on eight hits, with nine strikeouts and one walk.
Cleveland’s starter Wednesday, Triston McKenzie, 25, truly embodies who the Guardians are as a team.
Cleveland’s payroll ranks 28th in baseball, while it also possesses the youngest club, with an average age of just over 26 years old.
McKenzie (11-11, 3.04 ERA) will be making his second career start against the Rays, whom he faced July 25, 2021, in a 3-2 win in Cleveland. During that start opposite Ryan Yarbrough, McKenzie received no decision in a six-inning outing.
The right-handed McKenzie yielded two runs and five hits while fanning six and walking one.
And if he runs into trouble against on Wednesday, he’ll have a pretty stellar bullpen backing him up.
The Guardians’ relief corps — five innings, one hit, two runs (one earned) and seven strikeouts — was excellent on Tuesday night. Enyel De Los Santos fired an immaculate inning in the seventh.
“It was fun to watch him get that excited,” manager Terry Francona said. “He doesn’t usually show too much emotion. He was kind of fired up.”
–Field Level Media | https://www.kark.com/mlb/tyler-glasnow-set-to-return-as-rays-visit-guardians/ | 2022-09-28 16:45:39 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/mlb/tyler-glasnow-set-to-return-as-rays-visit-guardians/ |
Nashville-based Business Recognized by Security Operations Leader
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WrightCore, a ConvergeOne Company has been named Arctic Wolf's Managed Service Partner (MSP) Partner of the Year for 2022. This honor recognizes the company's commitment to improving its customers' cybersecurity posture through a strategic partnership with Arctic Wolf that focuses on joint business growth and planning, engagement and training, demand generation, and executive and security practice alignment.
"By pairing Arctic Wolf's leading security operation solutions with our end-to-end suite of managed services, our partnership has brought our customers great success. We are thankful for our partnership, Arctic Wolf's commitment to us, and the teamwork we demonstrate in delivering robust security platforms, solutions and expertise," said Scott Byers, Regional Vice President, WrightCore, a ConvergeOne Company. "Our customers can expect a comprehensive and proven risk management experience with Arctic Wolf and WrightCore, a ConvergeOne Company."
Celebrating their fifth year, the Arctic Wolf Partner of the Year Awards honor top-performing partners for their achievements in helping organizations improve their security operations through the use of Arctic Wolf solutions and for their commitment to shared customer success through a partnership with Arctic Wolf.
Founded in 2016, WrightCore, a ConvergeOne Company serves clients nationally and globally in all industry verticals. Its architects, engineers, consultants, and support professionals help its clients use products, services, software and devices to solve, envision and understand new possibilities for their business. In November 2021, WrightCore was acquired by ConvergeOne, the preeminent services-led provider of cloud, collaboration, and digital modernization solutions. Through ConvergeOne's broad reach and diverse partner portfolio, the acquisition enhances WrightCore's ability to serve the technology and service needs of its clients.
"The Arctic Wolf partner community continues to lead the way in embracing security operations and playing a transformative role in the security journey of their customers," said Will Briggs, vice president of Americas Channels and Program, Arctic Wolf. "Our Partner of the Year Awards recognize and celebrate those partners who share our mission to end cyber risk, and we congratulate the winners on their significant achievements."
Arctic Wolf is a global leader in security operations, who pioneered a cloud-native security operations platform designed to end cyber risk. Built on open XDR architecture, the Arctic Wolf Security Operations Cloud ingests and analyzes more than two trillion security events a week across endpoint, network, and cloud sources to deliver critical security outcomes and optimize an organization's disparate security solutions. Now deployed to more than 2,700 customers worldwide, the Arctic Wolf Platform delivers automated threat detection and response at scale and empowers organizations of virtually any size to establish security operations with the push of a button.
Additional Resources
- For more information about WrightCore, a ConvergeOne Company, visit www.wrightcore.com.
- For more information about Arctic Wolf, please visit www.arcticwolf.com.
About WrightCore, a ConvergeOne Company
WrightCore, a ConvergeOne Company, is an IT solutions and managed services provider with specialization in architecting and engineering data center, infrastructure, security and unified communications solutions. WrightCore provides integrated technology services across the IT lifecycle, including planning, deployment, support and services. Up and down the IT stack from infrastructure to applications, WrightCore is your trusted technology partner.
About ConvergeOne
ConvergeOne is a proven, services led cloud and applications solution provider that utilizes its intellectual property and unique methodologies to create value for customers and develop progressive solutions that connect people with purpose. Over 14,000 enterprise and mid-market customers trust ConvergeOne to achieve their business outcomes with cloud, collaboration, enterprise networking, data center and cybersecurity solutions. Our investments in cloud infrastructure and professional and managed services provide transformational opportunities for customers to achieve financial and operational benefits with leading technologies. Our 2021 NPS of 80, placing us in the World Class category for the fourth consecutive year, is a testament to our ability to provide customers with the highest level of customer satisfaction, responsiveness, and expertise. ConvergeOne has partnerships with more than 300 global industry leaders, including Avaya, AWS, Cisco, Dell Technologies, Genesys, IBM, and Microsoft to customize specific business outcomes. We deliver solutions with a total lifecycle approach, including strategy, design, and implementation with professional, managed and support services. ConvergeOne holds more than 5,600 technical certifications across hundreds of engineers throughout North America, including three Customer Success Centers. More information is available at convergeone.com.
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wmunnell@convergeone.com
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Santa Monica, Calif. (KTLA) — A California teenager became an amputee and remains hospitalized after a suspected drunk driver slammed into him.
On June 2, 18-year-old Gelvy Ortiz was sitting at a bus stop in Santa Monica when he was struck by a suspected DUI driver.
The collision left Gelvy with injuries resulting in the amputation of his left leg.
Doctors were still working to save his right leg as the teen remained hospitalized at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
Gelvy is the youngest of four brothers who immigrated together to the U.S. from Guatemala in search of a better life. The siblings became orphaned at a young age when they lost their mother to breast cancer.
As a student at West Adams Preparatory High School, Gelvy thrived in academics and was an avid soccer player. He planned to enlist in the U.S. Army after high school.
Now, those dreams have been put on hold.
David Ortiz, Gelvy’s oldest brother, told Nexstar’s KTLA that life has not been easy since their mother’s death, but they hope their fighting spirit will help them overcome any obstacles that life throws their way.
The Oritz family is also hoping for justice for Gelvy.
The drunken driving suspect, identified as John Edward Alevizos, posted bail shortly after he was arrested in the crash.
Gelvy was able to thrive in school because his brothers worked hard to support their family, but now they’re unable to work since they’ve dedicated their time to caring for their brother as he recovers.
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KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — She had gone out to feed the cats when the shelling began.
It was afternoon, a residential neighborhood, a time to get errands done. But there is nothing routine about life near the front line in Ukraine.
Kharkiv, the country’s second-largest city and a short drive from the Russian border, lives with the low thunder of distant artillery and the sickening booms of shells exploding much closer to home.
Natalia Kolesnik, like other residents, learned to live with the risks. Then, in a grassy courtyard on a hot and sweaty Thursday, the shelling caught her.
She was one of three bodies on the littered ground.
One body appeared unrecognizable. A second, with a torn yellow dress and a blue slipper blown off, lay beside a splintered wooden bench. Next to it, there was a box of half-eaten fruit, cherries and apples, speckled with blood.
Inside a purse left on the bench, a mobile phone rang.
Kolesnik was nearby.
Her husband, Viktor, arrived in shock. He didn’t want to let her go. He stroked her head.
“Dad, that’s it,” his son Olexander said, watching as first responders waited to close the body bag. “She is dead. Get up.”
“Don’t you understand?” his father asked.
“What don’t I understand?” the son said. “This is my mother. Dad, please. Dad, please.”
Kneeling, Viktor embraced what was left of his wife, one arm cradling her shoulder, his stubbled chin pressed against the grit on her face.
He picked up her left hand and placed it again, covering it with his own.
The pleading continued. Viktor again shoved his son’s hand away.
“Dad, go.”
“I can’t go.”
“Look, you are covered with blood. People need to carry her away.”
Viktor began to close the body bag himself, then the first responders took over.
As neighbors watched from the edge of a field, and as authorities began their now-routine hunt for shrapnel, Viktor was left alone on a bench to cry.
“Why were these people killed? Terrible. I’m sick of it,” neighbor Sergey Pershin said. “Every night we wake up 10 times and wait when they start shooting. What are these bastards doing? There are residential buildings here. Why are they shooting here? There is nothing here.”
It was just one day in Kharkiv, where hundreds have died in 19 weeks of war. As Russia reassembles its troops to try to capture more territory in eastern Ukraine, it is safe to say more dead are to come.
As of Sunday, the United Nations human rights office had verified at least 4,889 civilians killed across Ukraine since Russia’s invasion, a number it said likely represented a vast undercount.
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Prosecutors dismissed the most serious charge against a Fort Lupton police officer who locked a handcuffed woman in a patrol vehicle that was parked on train tracks and then failed to move the SUV as a train barreled down the tracks and struck it.
Weld County District Attorney Michael Rourke dismissed the felony second-degree assault charge against Officer Jordan Steinke on Thursday, court records show. The officer is still facing the less serious charges of attempted reckless manslaughter, which is a low-level felony charge, and reckless endangerment, a misdemeanor.
Steinke and Platteville police Sgt. Pablo Vazquez were both charged after the Sept. 16 incident on railroad tracks near U.S. 85 and Weld County Road 38. The woman who was locked in the vehicle and hit by the train, 21-year-old Yareni Rios-Gonzalez, survived the crash and is suing the Platteville Police Department.
She was taken into custody that night after a report of road rage, and was later charged with felony menacing in connection with those allegations. That case is pending, and Rios-Gonzalez is due back in court for a disposition hearing on May 25.
She suffered head injuries, broken ribs, a broken arm and a broken sternum when the train crashed into the police vehicle. She spent 12 days in a hospital recovering from her injuries.
Steinke was placed on administrative leave after the crash and remains on leave, Fort Lupton police Lt. William Karnes confirmed Friday. The officer is scheduled to appear in court for an arraignment on March 2.
Steinke’s attorney, Mallory Revel, said in a statement Friday that dismissing the assault charge was the “right thing” for the district attorney’s office to do.
“We look forward to continued dialogue with that office, and maintain the remaining charges should also be dismissed,” she said.
The charges against Vazquez, who parked the vehicle on the tracks, remain pending as charged, court records show. He is facing five misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment, as well as the petty and traffic offenses of parking where prohibited, careless driving and obstructing a highway.
Vazquez is scheduled to return to court on March 24 for a pre-trial conference. He was fired from the police department in December, Platteville police Chief Carl Dwyer said Friday.
Krista Henery, spokeswoman for the Weld County District Attorney’s Office, declined to say why prosecutors dropped the assault charge, and court records do not give a reason for the dismissal except to show it was requested by the district attorney’s office.
“We have decided to move forward with the existing charges that we feel are most appropriate in this case,” she said in an email. “Unfortunately, because there is pending litigation, I’m unable to comment any further about why we made this decision.”
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CA San Francisco Bay Area Zone Forecast for Saturday, May 21, 2022
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251 FPUS56 KMTR 221001
ZFPMTR
San Francisco Bay Area/Central California Zone Forecast
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
301 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022
This is an automatically generated product that provides average
values for large geographic areas. For a more site specific
forecast...please visit weather.gov/sanfrancisco
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(2) Click a location on the map.
You can refine your selection by clicking on the map displayed on
the resulting page.
CAZ505-230100-
Coastal North Bay...Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
301 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. North
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s to lower 70s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph...becoming 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s to mid 70s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph...becoming north 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the mid 60s to upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
Highs in the 50s to upper 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the 50s to upper 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 50s to upper 60s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Point Reyes 46 63 49 66 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ503-230100-
Sonoma Coastal Range-
301 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph increasing to around 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph...
becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph...becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
CAZ502-230100-
Marin Coastal Range-
301 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph...becoming west 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 70s. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 70s to mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid to
upper 50s. Highs in the 70s to lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs
in the mid 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
CAZ506-230100-
North Bay Interior Valleys-
301 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s to upper
50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 70s to 80s. West winds 10 to
20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s to lower 60s.
West winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 90s.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy. Lows in the upper 40s to lower
60s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph...becoming west 10 to 20 mph
after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs in the 80s to 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows in the
50s to 60s. Highs in the upper 70s to mid 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the 40s to upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 40s to upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs
in the mid 60s to lower 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the 40s to mid
50s. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 80s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Santa Rosa 48 88 53 91 / 0 0 0 0
San Rafael 51 81 54 81 / 0 0 0 0
Napa 50 84 54 89 / 0 0 0 0
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CAZ504-230100-
North Bay Interior Mountains-
301 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s to mid 80s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
North winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 90s. North winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the 50s to upper 60s. North winds
10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs in the lower 80s to mid 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
80s to mid 90s. Lows in the 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Highs in the mid 60s to lower 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs
in the mid 60s to upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the upper 60s to lower 80s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lake Berryessa 60 86 64 90 / 0 0 0 0
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CAZ006-230100-
San Francisco-
301 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 70s. West winds
10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds
10 to 20 mph...becoming 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s to lower 70s. West winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds
10 to 20 mph...becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s to mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the 50s.
Highs in the lower 60s to mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the mid 50s to upper 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the mid 50s to upper 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s to upper 60s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
San Francisco 50 68 53 70 / 0 0 0 0
Ocean Beach 48 63 51 65 / 0 0 0 0
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CAZ509-230100-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
301 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs
in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to
20 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows around 50.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to
mid 60s. Lows around 50.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
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CAZ508-230100-
San Francisco Bay Shoreline-
301 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph
increasing to west 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds
10 to 20 mph...becoming 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 70s to lower 80s. West winds 10 to
20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 10 to
20 mph...becoming 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 70s to upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 90s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the 60s to upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Breezy. Highs near 70.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
SFO Airport 50 70 53 72 / 0 0 0 0
Oakland 51 75 54 80 / 0 0 0 0
Fremont 50 78 52 80 / 0 0 0 0
Redwood City 49 79 52 79 / 0 0 0 0
Mountain View 52 77 54 79 / 0 0 0 0
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CAZ510-230100-
East Bay Interior Valleys-
301 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 50s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the 50s to lower 60s.
Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s. West
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower to mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the 90s.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Highs in the 70s to upper 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs
in the mid 70s to lower 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to
mid 50s. Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Concord 52 87 55 91 / 0 0 0 0
Livermore 51 84 53 88 / 0 0 0 0
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CAZ513-230100-
Santa Clara Valley...including San Jose-
301 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 50. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph
increasing to northwest 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph...becoming 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 60.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
90s. Lows in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs
in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs
in the upper 70s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
San Jose 51 82 53 84 / 0 0 0 0
Morgan Hill 48 85 52 88 / 0 0 0 0
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CAZ512-230100-
Santa Cruz Mountains-
301 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows near 50. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 70s to lower 80s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph...becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s.
North winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 80s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 50. North winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid to upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the 60s to mid 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s
to mid 70s. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s to mid 70s.
$$
CAZ515-230100-
East Bay Hills-
301 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 10 to
15 mph...becoming west in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
90s. Lows in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs
in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
CAZ514-230100-
Eastern Santa Clara Hills-
301 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the 40s to upper 50s. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the 50s to lower 60s.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower to mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid
80s. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to
mid 50s. Highs in the upper 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid to
upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
CAZ529-230100-
Northern Monterey Bay-
301 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows in the mid
40s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the 70s. South winds up to
5 mph...becoming southwest 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds
10 to 15 mph decreasing to up to 5 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s. South winds
around 5 mph...becoming southwest 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear except patchy fog after midnight.
Lows in the upper 40s. North winds 10 to 20 mph...becoming
southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows in the lower
50s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows in the lower
50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Patchy fog. Highs in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Santa Cruz 45 77 47 80 / 0 0 0 0
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CAZ530-230100-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
301 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows around 50.
West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds
5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s. West winds 10 to
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the 50s. West winds 10 to
20 mph...becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid to
upper 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
50s. Highs around 70.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the upper 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Monterey 48 67 49 68 / 0 0 0 0
Big Sur 48 75 54 78 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ528-230100-
Northern Salinas Valley...Hollister Valley...and Carmel Valley-
301 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 70s to lower 80s. Northwest winds
5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. West winds 10 to
15 mph...becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 70s to lower 80s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph increasing to west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 10 to
20 mph...becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 80s to lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
50s. Highs in the 70s to lower 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs
in the upper 60s to mid 70s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Salinas 45 70 48 73 / 0 0 0 0
Carmel Valley 49 78 50 77 / 0 0 0 0
Hollister 46 80 49 83 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ516-230100-
Southern Salinas Valley...Arroyo Seco...and Lake San Antonio-
301 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Light
winds.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. North winds up to 5 mph
increasing to northwest 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph decreasing to around 5 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs around 90. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest
winds 20 to 30 mph decreasing to around 5 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 90s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the lower 80s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
King City 47 86 50 88 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ517-230100-
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
301 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s to mid
50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 80s. North winds
10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the 40s to upper 50s. North
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s to mid 80s. North winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the 50s to lower 60s. North winds
10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s
to lower 60s. Highs in the 70s to 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid
50s. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the mid 60s to upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the 60s to 70s.
$$
CAZ518-230100-
Mountains of San Benito and Interior Monterey County including
Pinnacles National Park-
301 AM PDT Sun May 22 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows near 50. North winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 70s to 80s. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 90s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the 50s. North winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s to mid 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
80s to mid 90s. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the lower 70s to mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the upper 60s to mid 80s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Pinnacles NP 47 88 52 89 / 0 0 0 0
$$
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Edgar Allan Poe, the creator of the modern mystery, was onto something when he declared that, "the death ... of a beautiful woman is, unquestionably, the most poetical topic in the world."
That weird and repugnant statement appeared over a century and a half ago in an essay called "The Philosophy of Composition," but Poe could be talking about the popularity of true crime podcasts and documentaries in our own day. From Serial to Up and Vanished to Dateline, true crime's troubling obsession with the deaths of beautiful young women translates, if not always into poetry, more predictably into high ratings.
Rebecca Makkai is well aware of the "ick" factor inherent in the subject of her new novel, I Have Some Questions for You. Her main character, a middle-aged film professor and podcaster named Bodie Kane, returns to the New Hampshire boarding school she attended as an alienated scholarship student to teach a mini-course on podcasting.
Bodie has made a name for herself with her podcast called Starlet Fever — which she describes as being "about dead and disenfranchised women in early Hollywood, about a system that would toss women out like old movie sets ..." The subject of her podcast along with her teaching stint at "Granby," as the school is called, stir up Bodie's memories of the death of her junior year roommate, a beautiful and popular girl named Thalia Keith, whose broken, bloodied body was found in the school pool. An athletic trainer named Omar Evans — one of the few people of color at the school back in the 1990s — was quickly arrested and convicted of the murder.
But rumors linger, especially about a mysterious older man in Thalia's life. Semi-hip to her own self-interested motives, Bodie proposes Thalia's murder as a possible research topic to her class of wannabe-podcasters. One zealous female student, after voicing concerns about "fetishizing" violent death, takes on the assignment — just the way so many of us, after mulling over similar scruples, immerse ourselves into those true crime podcasts and documentaries. Or, into this vastly entertaining novel about a fictional murder case.
I Have Some Questions for You is both a thickly-plotted, character-driven mystery and a stylishly self-aware novel of ideas. It's being rightfully compared to Donna Tartt's 1992 blockbuster debut, The Secret History, because of its New England campus setting and because of the haunting voice-over that frames both novels. Listen, for instance, to these fragments from Bodie's incantatory introduction:
"You've heard of her," I say — a challenge, an assurance. To the woman on the neighboring hotel barstool who's made the mistake of striking up a conversation, to the dentist who runs out of questions about my kids and asks what I've been up to myself.
Sometimes they know her right away. Sometimes they ask, "Wasn't that the one where the guy kept her in the basement?" ... The one where she went to the frat party ... The one where he'd been watching her jog every day?
No: it was the one with the swimming pool. ...
"That one," because what is she now but a story, a story to know or not know, a story with a limited set of details, a story to master by memorizing maps and timelines."
Of course, in the decades since Tartt's groundbreaking campus mystery appeared, the internet has happened. Throughout I Have Some Questions for You, the internet and its veritable flash mob of amateur online Columbos is a constantly intrusive character, posting videos and generating red herrings and other theories about Thalia's murder.
Don't worry: Makkai has not settled here for one of those open-ended ruminations on the impossibility of ever finding the truth. That kind of post-modern ending has worn out its welcome.
Some of this material even changes the direction of the investigation launched by Bodie and her students. That investigation is almost derailed when, at a crucial moment, Bodie's estranged husband becomes the focus of a #MeToo accusation that threatens her own reputation as an advocate for women. How do you tease out the facts, this novel insistently asks, from a subjective thicket of bias, wavering memories, groupthink and gossip? And, how much does the form your investigation takes — in this case, a podcast — determine which details are spotlighted and which ones are ditched because they don't make a dramatic enough story?
Don't worry: Makkai has not settled here for one of those open-ended ruminations on the impossibility of ever finding the truth. That kind of post-modern ending has worn out its welcome. But in a twist worthy of Poe, Makkai suggests that the truth alone may not set you free or lay spirits to rest.
Copyright 2023 Fresh Air. To see more, visit Fresh Air. | https://www.wbaa.org/2023-03-01/rebecca-makkais-smart-prep-school-murder-novel-is-self-aware-about-the-ick-factor | 2023-03-01 16:21:05 | 0 | https://www.wbaa.org/2023-03-01/rebecca-makkais-smart-prep-school-murder-novel-is-self-aware-about-the-ick-factor |
Moderna on Thursday asked U.S. regulators to authorize low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 6, a long-awaited move toward potentially opening shots for millions of tots by summer.
Frustrated families are waiting impatiently for a chance to protect the nation’s littlest kids as all around them people shed masks and other public health precautions -- even though highly contagious coronavirus mutants continue to spread.
Moderna submitted data to the Food and Drug Administration that it hopes will prove two low-dose shots can protect babies, toddlers and preschoolers -- albeit not as effectively during the omicron surge as earlier in the pandemic.
“There is an important unmet medical need here with these youngest kids,” Dr. Paul Burton, Moderna's chief medical officer, told The Associated Press. Two kid-size shots “will safely protect them. I think it is likely that over time they will need additional doses. But we're working on that.”
Now, only children ages 5 or older can be vaccinated in the U.S., using rival Pfizer’s vaccine, leaving 18 million younger tots unprotected.
Moderna's vaccine isn't the only one in the race. Pfizer is soon expected to announce if three of its even smaller-dose shots work for the littlest kids, months after the disappointing discovery that two doses weren’t quite strong enough.
Whether it’s one company’s shots or both, FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks said the agency will “move quickly without sacrificing our standards” in deciding if tot-sized doses are safe and effective.
While questions are swirling about what's taking so long, Marks pointedly told lawmakers this week that the FDA can't evaluate a product until a manufacturer completes its application. FDA will publicly debate the evidence with its scientific advisers before making a decision, and Marks said multiple meetings would be set to cover several expected applications.
“It’s critically important that we have the proper evaluation so that parents will have trust in any vaccines that we authorize,” Marks told a Senate committee.
If FDA clears vaccinations for the littlest, next the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would have to recommend who needs them -- all tots or just those at higher risk from COVID-19.
Many parents are desperate for whichever vaccine gets to the scientific finish line first.
“We’ve been kind of left behind as everybody else moves on,” said Meagan Dunphy-Daly, a Duke University marine biologist whose 6-year-old daughter is vaccinated -- but whose 3-year-old and 18-month-old sons are part of Pfizer’s trial.
The family continues to mask and take other precautions until it’s clear if the boys got real vaccine or dummy shots. If it turns out they weren't protected in the Pfizer study and Moderna's shots are cleared first, Dunphy-Daly said she'd seek them for her sons.
“I will feel such a sense of relief when I know my boys are vaccinated and that the risk of them getting a serious infection is so low,” she said.
Some parents even have urged the government to let families choose shots before all the evidence is in.
“This strain of COVID feels almost impossible to dodge," Dana Walker, a mother of an 8-month-old, tearfully told a CDC meeting last week. “Cut red tape and allow parents to protect their kids.”
The FDA will face some complex questions.
In a study of kids ages 6 months through 5 years, two Moderna shots — each a quarter of the regular dose — triggered high levels of virus-fighting antibodies, the same amount proven to protect young adults, Burton said. There were no serious side effects, and the shots triggered fewer fevers than other routine vaccinations.
But the vaccine proved between about 40% and 50% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 during the trial. Burton blamed the omicron variant's ability to partially evade vaccine immunity, noting that unboosted adults showed similarly less effectiveness against milder omicron infections. While no children became severely ill during the study, he said high antibody levels are a proxy for protection against more serious illness — and the company will test a child booster dose.
Another issue: So far in the U.S., Moderna's vaccine is restricted to adults. Other countries have expanded the shot to kids as young as 6. But months ago the FDA cited concern about a rare side effect, heart inflammation, in teen boys, and it hasn't ruled on Moderna's earlier pediatric applications.
Burton said the FDA may consider its vaccine for children of all ages — but also might open it first to the youngest kids who have no other option. He said safety data from millions of older children given Moderna vaccinations abroad should help reassure parents.
While COVID-19 generally isn’t as dangerous in youngsters as adults, some do become severely ill or even die. About 475 children younger than 5 have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic’s start, according to the CDC, and child hospitalizations soared at omicron's peak.
Yet it’s not clear how many parents intend to vaccinate the youngest kids. Less than a third of children ages 5 to 11 have had two vaccinations, and 58% of those ages 12 to 17. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/moderna-children-covid-vaccine/507-f22c8047-4181-421a-8218-d52dd058f599 | 2022-04-28 13:57:08 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/moderna-children-covid-vaccine/507-f22c8047-4181-421a-8218-d52dd058f599 |
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A small passenger plane veered off the runway on arrival Tuesday at the international airport in Mogadishu, according to state media.
The Somali National News Agency cited the transport minister as saying one person was injured and all others were safely rescued.
Images shared on social media show the Halla Airlines plane with a partially detached cockpit lying next to a low concrete wall.
It is not immediately clear what caused the accident. Weather at the seaside airport is partly cloudy. | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/ap-small-passenger-plane-veers-off-runway-after-landing-at-international-airport-in-somalias-capital/ | 2023-07-11 21:57:24 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/ap-small-passenger-plane-veers-off-runway-after-landing-at-international-airport-in-somalias-capital/ |
Downs Tri-Valley finally found a way to top Clinton 58-53 in an Illinois girls basketball matchup.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
3-6-9
(three, six, nine)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
3-6-9
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ROME (AP) — Italy’s right-wing government pressed ahead with plans to crack down on migrants as they arrived by the hundreds on Monday at a Sicilian port after a coast guard rescue. Dozens more were taken on board a charity boat from an unseaworthy vessel operated by smugglers, while others came ashore unaided.
This week, the Senate is due to take up proposed legislation put forward by the government of far-right Premier Giorgia Meloni that aims to make it harder for migrants to gain temporary permission to stay in Italy.
Coalition ally Matteo Salvini, who leads the anti-migrant League party, wants the country to eliminate a status known as “special protection” for many of the tens of thousands of migrants who have come ashore in Italy for years now aboard smugglers’ boats launched from Libya, Tunisia, Turkey and other places.
That status allows migrants who are unlikely to win refugee status to stay in Italy for two years, pending renewal. During this time, they can work legally and rent housing.
Salvini claims the possibility of “special protection” acts as a “pull factor,” in encouraging migrants to leave their homelands in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Many of the migrants are fleeing poverty or a lack of decent jobs in sub-Saharan Africa, northern Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Egypt.
While Meloni has said she’d like to see that status eliminated, lawmakers from another coalition party, Silvio Berlusconi’s conservative Forza Italia, have indicated they could push for the time to be slashed from two years to six months.
“It’s not so much a question of numbers, but of (sending) a signal of severity that we want to give,” Maurizio Gasparri, a prominent Forza Italia senator was quoted as saying in Corriere della Sera on Monday.
The number of migrants arriving this spring has risen relentlessly.
A Italian coast guard boat with about 200 migrants aboard pulled into the harbor of Catania, Sicily early Monday. They were among some 600 migrants rescued by the coast guard during the weekend in Malta’s search-and-rescue sector of the Mediterranean.
For years, humanitarian groups have lamented that Maltese authorities often ignore distress calls from foundering migrant vessels.
But on Monday, two humanitarian organizations, Alarm Phone, which monitors migrant boats in distress in the Mediterranean, and Emergency, which operates a rescue vessel, tweeted that Malta had instructed cargo ships to come to the aid of a couple of boats, and that the rescued passengers would disembark later in the archipelago nation.
On Sunday, Alarm Phone indicated there were a total of about 60 migrants on the two distressed boats.
The others arrived in Catania late Sunday night aboard a vessel operated by Frontex, the European Union’s border protection agency.
Also on Sunday, an Italian naval vessel brought about 300 rescued migrants to another Sicilian port, Augusta, Italian media said.
Stepping ashore on the tiny island of Lampedusa were scores of other migrants who arrived unaided. Among them were several spotted walking on a beach by residents of the tiny tourist and fishing isle.
Separately, Emergency said its rescue ship, Life Support, on Saturday had plucked to safety 55 migrants from a smugglers’ boat. It lamented that Italy had assigned a port on Italy’s northwestern coast to bring the passengers, lengthening the time until the migrants could step on land as well as the days the charity vessel would need to return to the area of the sea plied by migrant smugglers.
Assigning disembarkation points far away is part of the Meloni government’s strategy. Salvini rails that charity boats essentially serve as “taxi services” for smuggling operations and encourage more people to attempt the dangerous crossing of the central Mediterranean.
By Sunday night, the center which shelters migrants on Lampedusa held nearly 800 people, nearly double its supposed capacity. The migrants are accommodated there before being transferred elsewhere in Italy while their claims for asylum are processed.
Meloni’s government last week declared a six-month national state of emergency to help cope with the influx of migrants, mainly by shortening the time need to fund or erect new housing or repatriation centers for those losing asylum bids.
By Monday, roughly 33,000 migrants had arrived in the year to date, compared to about 8,500 the same period in each of the last two years.
On Sunday, a longtime interior ministry official, Valerio Valenti, who heads an immigration office, was tapped to be the commissioner leading the emergency response. The governors of four left-led regions immediately refused to back the appointment, indicating they wouldn’t work with whatever his plans would be to open new housing or repatriation centers.
How their pushback would affect Valenti’s efficiency wasn’t immediately clear.
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ATLANTA (AP) — America has honored Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday for nearly four decades yet still hasn’t fully embraced and acted on the lessons from the slain civil rights leader, his youngest daughter said Monday.
The Rev. Bernice King, who leads The King Center in Atlanta, said leaders — especially politicians — too often cheapen her father’s legacy into a “comfortable and convenient King” offering easy platitudes.
“We love to quote King in and around the holiday. ... But then we refuse to live King 365 days of the year,” she declared at the commemorative service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where her father once preached.
The service, sponsored by the center and held at Ebenezer annually, headlined observances of the 38th federal King holiday. King, gunned down in Memphis in 1968 as he advocated for better pay and working conditions for the city’s sanitation workers, would have celebrated his 94th birthday Sunday.
Her voice rising and falling in cadences similar to her father's, Bernice King bemoaned institutional and individual racism, economic and health care inequities, police violence, a militarized international order, hardline immigration structures and the climate crisis. She said she’s “exhausted, exasperated and, frankly, disappointed” to hear her father’s words about justice quoted so extensively alongside “so little progress” addressing society's gravest problems.
“He was God’s prophet sent to this nation and even the world to guide us and forewarn us. ... A prophetic word calls for an inconvenience because it challenges us to change our hearts, our minds and our behavior,” Bernice King said. “Dr. King, the inconvenient King, puts some demands on us to change our ways.”
President Joe Biden was scheduled Monday to address an MLK breakfast hosted in Washington by the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network. Sharpton got his start as a civil rights organizer in his teens as youth director of an anti-poverty project of King’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
“This is a time for choosing,” Biden said, repeating themes from a speech he delivered Sunday at Ebenezer at the invitation of Sen. Raphael Warnock, the senior pastor at Ebenezer who recently won re-election to a full term as Georgia’s first Black U.S. senator.
“Will we choose democracy over autocracy, or community over chaos? Love over hate?” Biden asked Monday. “These are the questions of our time that I ran for president to try to help answer. ... Dr. King’s life and legacy — in my view — shows the way forward.”
Other commemorations echoed Bernice King’s reminder and Biden's allusions that the “Beloved Community” — Martin Luther King's descriptor for a world in which all people are free from fear, discrimination, hunger and violence — remains elusive.
In Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu talked about a fight for the truth in an era of hyper-partisanship and misinformation.
“We’re battling not just two sides or left or right and a gradient in between that have to somehow come to compromise, but a growing movement of hate, abuse, extremism and white supremacy fueled by misinformation, fueled by conspiracy theories that are taking root at every level,” she said.
Wu, the first woman and person of color elected mayor of Boston, said education restores trust. Quoting King, she called for overcoming the “fatigue of despair” to enact change. “It is sometimes in those moments when we feel most tired, most despairing, that we are just about to break through,” Wu told attendees at a memorial breakfast.
Volunteers in Philadelphia held a “day of service” focused on gun violence prevention. The city has seen a surge in homicides that saw 516 people killed last year and 562 the year before, the highest total in at least six decades.
Some participants in the effort’s signature project, led by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, worked to assemble gun safety kits for public distribution. The kits include “gun cable locks and additional safety devices for childproofing,” according to organizers. They also include information about firearm storage, health and social services information, and coping in the aftermath of gun violence.
Other kits being assembled highlighted Temple University Hospital’s “Fighting Chance” program and included materials to enable immediate response to victims at the scene of gunfire, organizers said. Recipients are to be trained in the use of the materials, which include tourniquets, gauze, chest seals and other items to treat critical wounds, they said.
In Selma, Alabama, a seminal site in the civil rights movement, residents were commemorating King as they recover from a deadly storm system that moved across the South last week.
King was not present at Selma's Edmund Pettus Bridge for the initial march known as “Bloody Sunday,” when Alabama state troopers attacked and beat marchers in March 1965. But he joined a subsequent procession that successfully crossed the bridge toward the Capitol in Montgomery, punctuating efforts that pushed Congress to pass and President Lyndon Johnson to sign the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The Pettus Bridge was unscathed by Thursday’s storm.
Maine’s first Black House speaker urged residents Monday to honor King’s memory by joining in acts of service.
“His unshakable faith, powerful nonviolent activism and his vision for peace and justice in our world altered the course of history,” Rachel Talbot Ross said in a statement. Talbot Ross is also the daughter of Maine’s first black lawmaker, and a former president of the Portland NAACP.
“We must follow his example of leading with light and love and recommit ourselves to building a more compassionate, just and equal community,” she added.
At Ebenezer, Warnock, who has led the congregation for 17 years, hailed his predecessor’s role in securing ballot access for Black Americans. But, like Bernice King, the senator warned against a reductive understanding of King.
“Don’t just call him a civil rights leader. He was a faith leader,” Warnock said. “Faith was the foundation upon which he did everything he did. You don’t face down dogs and water hoses because you read Nietzsche or Niebuhr. You gotta tap into that thing, that God he said he met anew in Montgomery when someone threatened to bomb his house and kill his wife and his new child.”
King, Warnock said, “left the comfort of a filter that made the whole world his parish,” turning faith into “the creative weapon of love and nonviolence.”
While echoing Bernice King’s call for bolder public policy, Warnock noted some progress in his lifetime. As he's done through two Senate campaigns, Warnock noted he was born a year after King’s assassination, when both of Georgia senators were staunch segregationists, including one Warnock described as loving “the Negro” as long as he was “in his place at the back door.”
But, Warnock said, “Because of what Dr. King and because of what you did ... I now sit in his seat.”
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Antonio Brown, the former NFL receiver, is making plans to go back to the recreation after virtually 18 months. Brown now owns the Albany Empire of the National Arena League and he has introduced that he’ll be taking part in no less than one recreation this yr both on May 27 or June 17. Brown’s claims of signing with the Ravens by no means materialized, so it stays to be noticed how this may play out.
Creating controversy has at all times adopted Brown, and his possession of the area league crew has not been other. Although Brown purchased the Albany Empire in March, his tenure as proprietor has been a crisis. According to more than one stories, avid gamers and team of workers had been not being paid as not too long ago as overdue April, which made the crew’s former head trainer Damon Ware depart Empire over neglected bills.
The crew claims that the neglected bills had been because of a metamorphosis in payroll processors that took place after Brown bought the franchise. In an interview on May 3, Brown stated that everybody have been paid what they’re owed.
It seems that Brown’s go back to the box is financially motivated. According to WNYT, Brown is hoping to promote upwards of 10,000 tickets for the recreation he performs in, which is easily above the crew’s moderate attendance of 2,500. Apparently, Brown may be hoping that Cam Newton will sign up for him in “some capacity” with the Empire, even if he did not point out if that may be as a participant or conceivable part-owner.
Brown’s crew is recently 1-3 on the season, placing them in a tie for closing position in the seven-team NAL. If the seven-time Pro Bowler finally ends up taking part in on May 27, that recreation will kickoff in opposition to the Fayetteville Mustangs at 7 p.m. ET in Albany. If he waits till June 17, that recreation will come in opposition to the Jacksonville Sharks and also will kick off at 7 p.m ET in Albany.
NAL commissioner Chris Siegfried advised TMZ that the league has no regulations in opposition to an proprietor taking part in for the crew he owns. Brown has not performed in the NFL since storming off the box shirtless at MetLife Stadium right through the Buccaneers’ 28-24 win over the Jets in Week 17 of the 2021 season. | https://blackchronicle.com/antonio-brown-might-be-coming-out-of-retirement-for-one-game-but-not-in-the-nfl/ | 2023-05-18 18:26:24 | 1 | https://blackchronicle.com/antonio-brown-might-be-coming-out-of-retirement-for-one-game-but-not-in-the-nfl/ |
NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter, the media and insights company focused on building a better future of work, announces a new virtual workshop series called "Charter Skills Accelerator." In partnership with LifeLabs Learning, a leader in training programs for managers and executives, Charter and LifeLabs Learning are offering four free workshops beginning June 29.
The series aims to help People Ops professionals and other owners of the talent agenda grow their skills in areas like change management, inclusive leadership, and hybrid readiness. In the first mini-workshop, a LifeLabs Labs leadership trainer will help attendees learn:
- The psychology of change and how to make it stick
- Strategies to help employees accept change faster
- A formula to message change effectively
"Our mission is to transform every workplace to be more fair and dynamic, and we do this by bridging research to practice for the more than 60,000 leaders and owners of the talent agenda who get our newsletter each week," said Charter co-founder and president, Jay Lauf. "An additional way we can deliver on that mission is by delivering practical, interactive programs for our community, and we are thrilled to be doing that through a brand and group of people we know and admire in LifeLabs Learning."
"Our programs rely on the latest behavioral science research – including our in-house data and real-world outcomes from more than 1,700 client companies and 375,000 learners. For the past 10 years, we've researched the biggest challenges business leaders, and teams face and uncovered the key tipping point skills that lead to big change. We're delighted to deliver a sample of what we do for Charter readers through this partnership." said LifeLabs Learning CEO, Priscila Bala.
The series is underwritten by and will be delivered on Brandlive, which has a robust video streaming and hosting platform trusted by the world's largest brands for hybrid communications, including key meetings, events, conferences, summits, and internal communications. Brandlive was the official virtual event platform for the Biden campaign, powering 300+ unique events across 177 days that hosted millions of page views. "Brandlive was able to help us create event pages that met each varying need, with engagement features that our audience loved," said a Biden campaign team representative.
Four additional workshops are scheduled for September through December and anyone interested can register for the June 29 program here.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Move over, Babe. Prince Albert is the new No. 2 on a big baseball list.
Albert Pujols hit his 703rd home run Monday night, breaking a tie with Babe Ruth for second place in career RBIs.
The 42-year-old slugger connected for the St. Louis Cardinals off Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller, pulling a two-run shot into the left-field stands to snap a scoreless tie in the sixth inning. It was Pujols’ 35th home run at PNC Park, his most at any visiting ballpark.
The drive pushed Pujols’ total to 2,216 RBIs, surpassing Ruth on the all-time chart. Hank Aaron holds the record with 2,297.
“Passing Babe Ruth is a big deal,” Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said after his team’s 3-2 loss. “Seeing him hit a home run in that situation was fun to watch. You feel pretty good about where you’re at whenever he swings, and his home runs have been very meaningful.”
Pujols, who plans to retire after the season, has 24 home runs — his most since hitting 31 for the Los Angeles Angels in 2016. He is one of four players in major league history with 700, joining Barry Bonds (762), Aaron (755) and Ruth (714).
Pujols did not speak with reporters following the game. The three-time MVP and 11-time All-Star had been hitless in eight career at-bats against Keller.
“It’s an amazing time to be around him and being around this team,” Cardinals starting pitcher Jose Quintana said. “He keeps believing in his abilities. The most impressive thing is he homers, then he’s ready for the next one. He wants to keep going.”
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) _ TTEC Holdings Inc. (TTEC) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $25.2 million.
The Englewood, Colorado-based company said it had net income of 53 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 98 cents per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 86 cents per share.
The customer engagement management company posted revenue of $604.3 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $601.9 million.
For the current quarter ending in October, TTEC expects its per-share earnings to range from 56 cents to 65 cents.
The company said it expects revenue in the range of $575 million to $585 million for the fiscal third quarter.
TTEC expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.40 to $3.66 per share, with revenue ranging from $2.4 billion to $2.43 billion.
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NEWRY, Maine (AP) — A bunch of Santa lookalikes took to the ski slopes to spread some seasonal cheer on Sunday.
More than 300 jolly ol’ elves — all dressed in red — dashed together down a mountain with white beards and Santa hats flapping in the breeze at the Sunday River ski resort in Maine. A skiing Grinch and a skiing Christmas tree joined the party.
It wasn’t exactly a winter wonderland — there was little natural snow. The snow-making machines at Sunday River produced enough of the fluffy stuff for the annual tradition. Santa Sunday has grown in popularity over more than two decades, raising $7,500 this year for a local charity.
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- Yiannas brings vast background in food safety to Chipotle's Food Safety Advisory Council
- Joining a group of independent experts, the former FDA Deputy Commissioner will review and advise on ways to further strengthen Chipotle's food safety culture, policies, and procedures
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced the appointment of Frank Yiannas to the company's Food Safety Advisory Council. Most recently serving as the Deputy Commissioner at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Yiannas will join a group of independent experts commissioned to ensure Chipotle's food safety standards continue to evolve and serve as best practices for the restaurant industry.
Chipotle's Food Safety Advisory Council
Chipotle is committed to pursuing the highest level of excellence in food safety for its guests and employees. In 2016, Chipotle established the Food Safety Advisory Council to complement the company's internal Food Safety team and combine the best thinking from inside and outside the company in our pursuit of continuous improvement and performance excellence. Yiannas joins fellow industry experts Dr. David Acheson, M.D., former FDA Associate Commissioner of Foods; Dr. Elisabeth Hagen, M.D., former United States Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Food Safety; Dr. Hal King, Ph.D., former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Research Scientist and Director of Food Safety with Chick-fil-A; and Dr. James Marsden, Ph. D., former Head of Food Safety at Chipotle and distinguished professor.
"In order to make sure our food safety culture and programs are as robust as possible, it's critical to supplement our internal expertise with independent external guidance," said Kerry Bridges, Vice President of Food Safety at Chipotle. "Frank's vast experience with the FDA and other large brands will help guarantee Chipotle's food safety standards continue to be best-in-class."
About Frank Yiannas
Yiannas most recently served under two administrations as the Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at the FDA, a position he held from 2018 to 2023, after spending 30 years in leadership roles with Walmart and the Walt Disney Company.
Throughout his career, Yiannas has been recognized for his role in strengthening food safety standards in new and innovative ways, as well as building effective food safety management systems based on modern, science-based, and tech-enabled prevention principles.
"I'm delighted to join and collaborate with some of the nation's foremost food safety authorities and serve on Chipotle's Food Safety Advisory Council," said Yiannas. "I look forward to lending my experience to a company committed to 'cultivating a better world' that benefits people and the planet."
ABOUT CHIPOTLE
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle had nearly 3,200 restaurants as of December 31, 2022, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants. Chipotle is ranked on the Fortune 500 and is recognized on the 2023 list for Fortune's Most Admired Companies. With over 100,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM.
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President Biden wanted to reset the U.S. relationship with its closest neighbors at a splashy meeting in Los Angeles. But there was one bump after another at the Summit of the Americas.
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Want to grow ginger or turmeric? Pick up the roots at the grocery | Sally Scalera
Usually, we go to a garden center to buy plants, but you can buy edible plants at the grocery store, too.
Check out the grocery store produce section for ginger and turmeric root, plus be on the lookout for when chayote squash is available. Ginger and turmeric can be grown in a container in locations with partial to full shade, but chayote is a vining plant, so it will need plenty of room to grow.
Fresh ginger and turmeric roots can be planted directly into a container or in the ground. Both plants grow best in partial shade to full shade.
When growing the culinary ginger root (Zingiber officinale) and turmeric (Curcuma longa) in a container, be sure it’s a large container that’s at least 3 gallons. Be sure to place a tray underneath the container so the root ball is thoroughly watered each time. Choose a fast-draining potting mix, as letting the soil dry out between watering is better than keeping it too moist.
An advantage to growing them in a container is that you can easily harvest a section of the root, let the cut end dry out for a few days, and then add fresh potting mix to the container to continue growing it.
If you would prefer to grow the ginger or turmeric in the ground, ensure the soil has been amended with compost, worm castings or other types of organic matter. Both plants are deciduous and will die back each winter, so periodically water the plants through the winter and the foliage will grow again in the spring.
Ginger won’t begin producing flowers, which are produced from a green pinecone until it is at least two years old. The pinecone is an identifying characteristic of all the gingers in the Zingiber genus.
The perennial vine chayote (Sechium edule) is a tender, tropical vegetable native to Guatemala that’s a cucumber relative.
You can simply leave the fruit on the counter (or buy a sprouting chayote fruit if you find one at the grocery store) until it begins to sprout, and then either plant it directly outside in the ground or in a container with lightweight, fast-draining media. The entire fruit should be planted on its side, with the smaller stem end slanting upward and slightly exposed.
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The vine produces light green, pear-shaped fruit, which contains a flat, edible seed. Some type of trellis or support is needed for this climbing vine. A pergola is a great structure to support a chayote vine, because it makes it easy to walk below the vine and harvest the fruit.
The vine produces long tendrils, so it won’t require any help on your part to get it to climb. The flowers will be pollinated if bees and wasps are in your yard. It only takes 35 days after pollination for the fruit to mature.
There are many ways to serve chayote, such as creamed, buttered, fried, stuffed, baked, frittered, boiled, mashed, pickled (which is the most popular method) and salads. Following harvest, the fruit may be stored in edible condition for several weeks if wrapped in newspaper and kept cool (50-55°F). If kept at room temperature, the fruit will sprout and shrivel.
When planting your edible plants, be sure to establish the soil food web throughout the root system, which should be done for all plants. For more information on this topic, contact the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Master Gardeners at Brevard-1mg@ifas.ufl.edu. To determine what nutrients your new plants will need, test the soil now. Our soil testing form can be found at edis.ifas.ufl.edu (search for Soil Testing Form) and be sure to pay for the $10 Test B.
If you are looking for another plant to grow and like to eat, why not consider growing either chayote, ginger or turmeric? You can pick them up the next time you’re at the grocery store and start growing them yourself. If you have never eaten a chayote, buy one and try it first. It doesn’t make sense to grow something you won’t enjoy eating.
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NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") of Teleperformance SE (OTC: TLPFY) between July 29, 2020 and November 9, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 20, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Teleperformance ADRs during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Teleperformance class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=15278 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 20, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Teleperformance's growth in Core Services had been achieved, in part, by requiring its content moderators to engage in inappropriate, traumatic, abusive, and potentially criminal activities; (2) certain Teleperformance social content moderators had been trained with materials which included illicit images of child sexual exploitation; (3) contraband images had been included in Teleperformance Daily Required Reading reports for its content moderation staff; (4) Teleperformance had failed to safeguard child sexual abuse material and had potentially violated strict rules governing the handling of such materials, including rules relating to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children; (5) Teleperformance had failed to provide adequate training or emotional and psychological support to content moderators exposed to egregious materials, including those exposed to extreme graphic violence and sexual images; (6) Teleperformance had imposed unreasonable time and performance targets that compounded the occupational trauma suffered by its content moderators; (7) Teleperformance had failed to implement or maintain the working conditions represented to investors, including by subjecting the Company's content moderation workers to widespread occupational trauma without psychological support, and with paltry pay, punitive salary deductions, extensive surveillance, and aggressive union-busting tactics; and (8) as a result of the foregoing, Teleperformance was subject to a material, undisclosed risk of legal, regulatory, business, and reputational harm if the truth regarding the Company's content moderation services, treatment of its content moderation workers, and handling of contraband materials was ever publicly revealed. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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TOPEKA, Kan., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KONZA National Network announced today that their application to be a designated Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) is complete and has been accepted for review by the Sequoia Project as the Recognized Coordinating Entity for the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement.
The 21st Century Cures Act called on the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology to create and/or support a Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA). This creates a common set of technical and legal requirements to simplify and enable nationwide exchange of healthcare data. A central component of TEFCA is operationalizing Qualified Health Information Networks, or QHINs, to serve as central exchange partners in a network-of-networks approach.
KONZA is seeking QHIN designation to further broaden its ability to share critical healthcare information. For over 12 years, KONZA has been a trusted and strategic partner for providers, patients and health plans that need to share health data. If accepted, QHIN designation would allow KONZA to further extend this capability nationwide.
Laura McCrary, Ed.D., President and CEO of KONZA, noted, "The national interoperability of TEFCA will improve patient safety, alleviate provider burden, reduce healthcare costs and support improved quality of care for patients. KONZA is committed to these goals and a QHIN designation is key to achieving them."
The Sequoia Project, serving as the Recognized Coordinating Entity, is currently reviewing the KONZA application as part of Phase two of the QHIN onboarding. "We have and will continue to provide valuable input into the process, requirements and advancement of TEFCA," said Karla Mills, KONZA's Chief Operating Officer. "The process to become a designated QHIN is new to everyone. There is much to be learned and realized as we work through the onboarding process. We are proud to work closely with the Recognized Coordinating Entity and other early QHINs applicants to operationalize TEFCA," said Mills.
KONZA National Network supports health information exchanges (HIEs) in partnership with state medical societies, which includes more than 15 million unique patients and over 10,000 providers in 10 states (KS, MO, SC, TX, MS, GA, CT, NJ, LA, CA). Available to any organization in any state, KONZA connects to other HIEs and to the national eHealth Exchange, directly benefiting healthcare professionals and patients with KONZA's delivery of unequaled, streamlined intelligence.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Should TikTok be banned? Should younger children be prevented from engaging with social media? Can the government make sure private information is secure? What about brand new artificial intelligence interfaces? Or should users be regulating themselves, leaving the government out of it?
Tech regulation has been gathering momentum on Capitol Hill amid concerns about China’s ownership of TikTok and as parents are growing increasingly worried about the effects of social media on a post-pandemic mental health crisis. Noting that many young people are struggling, President Joe Biden said in his February State of the Union speech that “it’s time” to pass bipartisan legislation to impose stricter limits on the collection of personal data and ban targeted advertising to children.
“We must finally hold social media companies accountable for the experiment they are running on our children for profit,” Biden said.
Lawmakers have introduced a slew of bipartisan bills to regulate tech, and it’s one of the few major policy issues where Republicans and Democrats generally align, boosting hopes for compromise in a split Congress.
Still, any effort to take on the mammoth industry would face major obstacles. Technology companies have aggressively fought any federal interference, and they have operated for decades now without strict federal oversight, making any new rules or guidelines that much more complicated.
A look at some of the areas of potential regulation:
CHILDREN’S SAFETY
Several House and Senate bills would try to make social media, and the internet in general, safer for children who will inevitably be online. Lawmakers cite numerous examples of teenagers who have taken their own lives after cyber bullying or died engaging in dangerous behavior encouraged on social media.
In the Senate, at least two competing bills are focused on children’s online safety. Legislation by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., approved by the Senate Commerce Committee last year would require social media companies to be more transparent about their operations and enable child safety settings by default. Minors would have the option to disable addictive product features and algorithms that push certain content.
The idea, the senators say, is that platforms should be “safe by design.” The legislation, which Blumenthal and Blackburn reintroduced last week, would also obligate social media companies to prevent certain dangers to minors — including promotion of suicide, disordered eating, substance abuse, sexual exploitation and other illegal behaviors.
A second bill introduced last month by four senators — Democratic Sens. Brian Schatz of Hawaii and Chris Murphy of Connecticut and Republican Sens. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Katie Britt of Alabama — would take a more aggressive approach, prohibiting children under the age of 13 from using social media platforms and requiring parental consent for teenagers. It would also prohibit the companies from recommending content through algorithms for users under the age of 18.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has not weighed in on specific legislation but told reporters on Tuesday, “I believe we need some kind of child protections” on the internet.
Critics of the bills, including some civil rights groups and advocacy groups aligned with tech companies, say the proposals could threaten teens’ online privacy and prevent them from accessing content that could help them, such as resources for those considering suicide or grappling with their sexual and gender identity.
“Lawmakers should focus on educating and empowering families to control their online experience,” said Carl Szabo of NetChoice, a group aligned with Meta, TikTok, Google and Amazon, among other companies.
DATA PRIVACY
Biden’s State of the Union remarks appeared to be a nod toward legislation by Sens. Ed Markey, D-Mass., and Bill Cassidy, R-La., that would expand child privacy protections online, prohibiting companies from collecting personal data from younger teenagers and banning targeted advertising to children and teens. The bill, also reintroduced last week, would create a so-called “eraser button” allowing parents and kids to eliminate personal data, when possible.
A broader House effort would attempt to give adults as well as children more control over their data with what lawmakers call a “national privacy standard.” Legislation that passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee with wide bipartisan support last year would try to minimize data collected and make it illegal to target ads to children, usurping state laws that have tried to put privacy restrictions in place. But the bill, which would have also given consumers more rights to file lawsuits over privacy violations, never reached the House floor.
Prospects for the House legislation are unclear now that Republicans have the majority. House Energy and Commerce Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash.., has made the issue a priority, holding several hearings on data privacy. But the committee has not yet moved forward with a new bill.
TIKTOK BAN/CHINA
Lawmakers introduced a raft of bills to either ban TikTok or make it easier to ban it after a combative March House hearing in which lawmakers from both parties grilled TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew over his company’s ties to China’s communist government, data security and harmful content on the app.
Chew attempted to assure lawmakers that the hugely popular video-sharing app prioritizes user safety and should not be banned due to its Chinese connections. But the testimony gave new momentum to the efforts.
Soon after the hearing, Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican, tried to force a Senate vote on legislation that would ban TikTok from operating in the United States. But he was blocked by a fellow Republican, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, who said that a ban would violate the Constitution and anger the millions of voters who use the app.
Another bill sponsored by Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida would, like Hawley’s bill, ban U.S. economic transactions with TikTok, but it would also create a new framework for the executive branch to block any foreign apps deemed hostile. His bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., and Mike Gallagher, R-Wis.
There is broad Senate support for bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner, D-Va., and South Dakota Sen. John Thune, the No. 2 Senate Republican, that does not specifically call out TikTok but would give the Commerce Department power to review and potentially restrict foreign threats to technology platforms.
The White House has signaled it would back that bill, but it is unclear if it will be brought up in the Senate or if it could garner support among House Republicans.
TikTok has launched an extensive lobbying campaign for its survival, including by harnessing influencers and young voters to argue that the app isn't harmful.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
A newer question for Congress is whether lawmakers should move to regulate artificial intelligence as rapidly developing and potentially revolutionary products like AI chatbot ChatGPT begin to enter the marketplace and can in many ways mimic human behavior.
Senate leader Schumer has made the emerging technology a priority, arguing that the United States needs to stay ahead of China and other countries that are eyeing regulations on AI products. He has been working with AI experts and has released a general framework of what regulation could look like, including increased disclosure of the people and data involved in developing the technology, more transparency and explanation for how the bots arrive at responses.
Schumer said any eventual regulation should “prevent potentially catastrophic damage to our country while simultaneously making sure the U.S. advances and leads in this transformative technology.”
The White House has been focused on the issue as well, with a recent announcement of a $140 million investment to establish seven new AI research institutes. Vice President Kamala Harris met Thursday with the heads of Google, Microsoft and other companies developing AI products. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/politics/article/congress-eyes-new-rules-for-tech-what-s-under-18084958.php | 2023-05-08 04:41:11 | 1 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/politics/article/congress-eyes-new-rules-for-tech-what-s-under-18084958.php |
Often, a company accused of misconduct by a former employee has no comment in response. Sometimes, there’s a comment in response. Every once in a while, there’s a lengthy comment in response.
Rarely, the lengthy comment includes an over-the-top personal attack on someone who dared to raise grievances through the appropriate internal processes.
That’s what the Cardinals have posted in response to the arbitration claim made by former executive Terry McDonough. The full content of the team’s comment is here .
It’s replete with personal attacks on McDonough. That’s disappointing.
We realize McDonough is making strong allegations against the Cardinals. But the Cardinals should be taking the high road on this. Instead, their public response repeatedly throws mud at McDonough, attacking his character with the obvious goal of making nothing he alleges believable.
But if these various issues raised in the team’s response are true, why did they employ him for so long?
It seems below the belt, frankly, to explain that, after hiring McDonough, a close family member told the team that McDonough had “abandoned responsibility” to one of his children and “cut her off financially.” What the hell does that have to do with anything regarding McDonough’s employment with the Cardinals or his current claims?
The list of allegations against McDonough goes on and on. It’s unclear when these things happened. But the inescapable conclusion is, again, why did they employ him for so long?
They’re now basically painting him as erratic, irrational, and troubled. Too erratic, irrational, and troubled to be believed in anything he alleges against the Cardinals.
It feels over the top. It feels vindictive. It feels like “f--k around and find out.”
It’s not the way an NFL franchise should be operating. It’s unbecoming to the team. It’s unbecoming to The Shield.
The Cardinals should delete the statement, replace it with a generic denial of McDonough’s claims, apologize for gratuitously attacking his character, and vow to defend themselves in a fair, proper, and honorable way through the proper channels.
They won’t. But they should.
The internal arbitration process is already rigged in their favor. It should be enough to defend the claims on the merits within the confines of those protocols. Instead, they’re determined to smear someone who spent multiple years working for the organization.
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For the first time in 13 years, neither Tom Brady nor Aaron Rodgers reached the divisional round of the playoffs.
No problem. The NFL still has plenty of exciting football this weekend featuring Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Dak Prescott and many other stars.
The action kicks off Saturday with the Jacksonville Jaguars visiting the Kansas City Chiefs. Jaguars coach Doug Pederson faces his mentor, Chiefs coach Andy Reid. Pederson played for Reid and coached under him in Philadelphia and Kansas City. He also beat him to a Lombardi Trophy.
The No. 1 seed Chiefs (14-3) are coming off a bye and aiming for their fifth straight trip to the AFC championship game.
The Jaguars (10-8) weren’t supposed to be here. They won five straight games to capture the AFC South and then had to rally from a 27-0 deficit against the Los Angeles Chargers in a wild-card game. Trevor Lawrence followed up four interceptions in the first half with four touchdown passes to lead Jacksonville to a 31-30 comeback win.
”Whether it’s our money or house money, we’re here,” Pederson said. ”It’s a credit to those players in the locker room and the coaching staff for believing in each other and working hard. What we’ve done down the stretch regardless of mishaps, we’re here. I try to block out the best I can with the team, you just block out the noise, you block out the negativity, you block out whether it’s lack of respect or whatever. We have a young quarterback, whatever it might be. We’re one of four in the AFC left and that says a lot. That says a lot about these guys, and we’re excited for the opportunity.”
The Jaguars are the biggest underdog on the schedule this weekend. The Chiefs are favored by 8 1/2 points, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
BEST BET: CHIEFS 31-20
New York Giants (plus 7 1/2) at Philadelphia
The No. 1 seed Eagles are looking for a three-game sweep over the Giants, who knocked off 13-win Minnesota on the road last week.
With Jalen Hurts healthy, the Eagles routed the Giants 48-22 on the road in Week 14. Hurts, back after missing two games with a shoulder injury, and the Eagles struggled in a 22-16 win over the Giants in the regular-season finale. New York (10-7-1) rested many of its starters in that game and stayed close.
Daniel Jones played one of the best games of his career in the 31-24 win over the Vikings. He’ll face a ferocious pass rush on Saturday night. The Eagles (14-3) led the NFL with 70 sacks and had four players with at least 10.
Since the NFL-AFL merger, teams that swept an opponent in the regular season are 15-10 against them in the third meeting in the playoffs, 14-6 when that game is at home.
”They know us well, and we know them well,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said. ”You know the personnel really well. You know the schemes really well. So, there are advantages and disadvantages to both ends of that.”
EAGLES, 27-21
Cincinnati (plus 5) at Buffalo
The Bengals and Bills meet in a rematch of the Monday night game that was suspended when Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated on the field. The game was later canceled despite major playoff ramifications. The Bengals (13-4) led that one 7-3 at the time of Hamlin’s collapse, and a victory would’ve meant they’d be hosting the Bills (14-3) on Sunday.
Both teams struggled in the wild-card round. The Bills blew a 17-0 lead against Miami and rallied for a 34-31 win. The Bengals were on the verge of going down by a score against the Ravens when Tyler Huntley fumbled at the 1 and Sam Hubbard returned it 98 yards for the decisive touchdown in a 24-17 win.
Cincinnati’s revamped offensive line has been retooled because of injuries over the past month. Left tackle Jonah Williams injured his left knee against Baltimore, so the Bengals might be without three-fifths of their starting offensive line.
Josh Allen had three turnovers in Buffalo’s win against the Dolphins. Joe Burrow couldn’t get Cincinnati’s offense going in the second half against the Ravens. The Bengals finished with three straight punts and only one first down on a roughing-the-punter penalty.
The Bengals have won nine in a row while the Bills have an eight-game winning streak. One streak will end Sunday.
UPSET SPECIAL: BENGALS, 30-29
Dallas (plus 3) at San Francisco
Brock Purdy and the 49ers (14-4) have won 11 straight games. Dak Prescott was outstanding in leading the Cowboys to a 31-14 victory over Tampa Bay.
Purdy, the rookie third-string quarterback, faces his toughest test when he faces Micah Parsons and a relentless defense. The Cowboys (13-5) dominated Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. But the 49ers have far more options on offense, including Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel and George Kittle.
Dallas is at a disadvantage after playing on the road Monday night. Meanwhile, the 49ers played last Saturday, so they have two extra days of rest.
49ERS, 24-20
2022 RECORD
Last Week: Straight up: 4-2. Against spread: 2-4.
Season: Straight up: 175-101. Against spread: 138-133-5.
Best Bet: Straight up: 11-8. Against spread: 9-10.
Upset Special: Straight up: 6-11. Against spread: 8-8-1.
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The White House on Wednesday blasted House Republicans after a vote to pass legislation pairing a debt limit increase with broader government spending cuts, calling the bill dead on arrival and urging Congress to pass a clean bill to avoid default.
“House Republicans have passed a bill that cuts veterans’ health care, education, Meals on Wheels, and public safety, takes away health care from millions of Americans, and sends manufacturing jobs overseas while they fight to extend the Trump tax cuts for the wealthiest and profitable corporations,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
“President Biden will never force middle class and working families to bear the burden of tax cuts for the wealthiest, as this bill does,” she continued. “The President has made clear this bill has no chance of becoming law.”
Jean-Pierre cited an old quote from former President Ronald Reagan about the importance of the U.S. meeting its obligations to argue Congressional Republicans have a responsibility to raise the debt limit.
“In our history, we have never defaulted on our debt or failed to pay our bills,” she said. “Congressional Republicans must act immediately and without conditions to avoid default and ensure that the full faith and credit of the United States is not put at risk. That is their job.”
The House on Wednesday voted to pass the Limit, Save, Grow Act, with 217 Republicans backing the bill and 215 lawmakers opposing it. Republican Reps. Ken Buck (Colo.), Matt Gaetz (Fla.), Andy Biggs (Ariz.) and Tim Burchett (Tenn.) joined every voting Democrat in opposition.
The legislation would cap government funding hashed out by lawmakers annually as part of the appropriations process at fiscal 2022 levels, a move Democrats warn could amount to steep cuts to popular programs.
The measure would also limit spending growth to 1 percent annually over the next decade with a slew of other proposals aimed at curbing spending, including rolling back several Biden administration actions on student loans and beefing up work requirements for government assistance programs.
The bill is unlikely to go anywhere in the Democratic-controlled Senate, but the White House has said Biden will veto it in the event it reaches his desk.
Treasury Department officials have estimated that the government has until roughly June to raise the debt ceiling or risk a default, which could have catastrophic consequences for the economy.
Prescient Biden and White House officials have been adamant that Congress must pass a bill to raise the debt ceiling without conditions, pointing to decades of precedent under Democratic and Republican administrations. Biden has signaled he is willing to sit down with Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) for a separate conversation about government spending.
“I’m happy to meet with McCarthy, but not on whether or not the debt limit gets extended. That’s not negotiable,” Biden told reporters Wednesday at the end of a press conference with the South Korean president in the White House Rose Garden. | https://www.localsyr.com/hill-politics/white-house-slams-passage-of-house-gop-debt-limit-bill-no-chance-of-becoming-law/ | 2023-04-27 01:36:56 | 1 | https://www.localsyr.com/hill-politics/white-house-slams-passage-of-house-gop-debt-limit-bill-no-chance-of-becoming-law/ |
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally integrated solutions, today announced it will continue its partnership with the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) as a double diamond sponsor and will attend the 57th Annual Meeting held September 14-17, 2022 in Stockholm, Sweden.
"SRS is a leading society in our industry, and we share a common vision to support research and education efforts to advance care for all patients with spinal deformities," said Chris Barry, chief executive officer at NuVasive. "It is clear that procedures integrated with enabling technology are critical in larger, complex deformity cases, and our partnership with SRS helps further our ability to push the standard of spine surgery toward more intelligent solutions."
As part of the SRS Annual Meeting, NuVasive will host a workshop titled "Over a decade of MAGEC®: outcomes and efficacy through data and real-world experiences" presented by Professor Kenneth Cheung, Professor Ralf D. Stücker, and Dr. Paul Sponseller, and moderated by Dr. Amer Samdani on September 15, 2022. This case-based discussion will cover the MAGEC system's impact on the panel's early-onset scoliosis patients and their practices over the last 10+ years. NuVasive's Senior Vice President of Scientific Affairs, Kyle Malone, will also share a brief scientific data update on the MAGEC system.
NuVasive has partnered with SRS, the premier international society aimed at fostering optimal care for all patients with spinal deformities, since 2007. The Company's ongoing double diamond sponsorship supports clinical workshops, hands-on educational courses, and fellowship and grants for more than 1,500 of the world's leading spine surgeons, researchers, physician assistants, and orthotists who are involved in the research and treatment of spinal deformities.
NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA) is the leader in spine technology innovation, with a mission to transform surgery, advance care, and change lives. The Company's less-invasive, procedurally integrated surgical solutions are designed to deliver reproducible and clinically proven outcomes. The Company's comprehensive procedural portfolio includes surgical access instruments, spinal implants, fixation systems, biologics, software for surgical planning, navigation and imaging solutions, magnetically adjustable implant systems for spine and orthopedics, and intraoperative neuromonitoring technology and service offerings. With more than $1 billion in net sales, NuVasive operates in more than 50 countries serving surgeons, hospitals, and patients. For more information, please visit www.nuvasive.com.
NuVasive cautions you that statements included in this news release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which, if they do not materialize or prove correct, could cause NuVasive's results to differ materially from historical results or those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties which contribute to the uncertain nature of these statements include, among others, risks associated with acceptance of the Company's surgical products and procedures by spine surgeons and hospitals, development and acceptance of new products or product enhancements, clinical and statistical verification of the benefits achieved via the use of NuVasive's products, the Company's ability to adequately manage inventory as it continues to release new products, its ability to recruit and retain management and key personnel, and the other risks and uncertainties described in NuVasive's news releases and periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. NuVasive's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are available at www.sec.gov. NuVasive assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which it was made.
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