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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Chris Bullock has a lot to be grateful for as she decorates her new home for Christmas, after spending much of the past year in a camper with her family.
One year ago Saturday, a massive tornado obliterated wide swaths of her Kentucky hometown of Dawson Springs, leaving her homeless after a terrifying night of death and destruction.
Things look much different now.
In August, Bullock and her family moved into their new home, built free of charge by the disaster relief group God’s Pit Crew. It sits on the same site where their home of 26 years was wiped out.
“God’s sent blessings to us,” Bullock said in a phone interview leading up to the anniversary. “Sometimes we feel there’s a little guilt, if you will. Why were we spared?”
The holiday season tragedy killed 81 people across Kentucky and turned buildings into mounds of rubble as damage reached into hundreds of millions of dollars. Elsewhere in the state, Mayfield took a direct hit from the swarm of December tornadoes, which left a wide trail of destruction. In Bowling Green, a tornado tore through a subdivision.
It was part of a massive tornado outbreak across the Midwest and the South.
In Dawson Springs and other Kentucky towns in the path of the storms, homes and businesses have been springing up steadily in recent months. Government assistance, private donations and claims payouts by insurers have poured into the stricken western Kentucky region.
“It’s more than encouraging,” said Jenny Beshear Sewell, the mayor-elect of Dawson Springs and a cousin of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. “In a storybook, it is like the turn to the next chapter. That’s how it feels. That’s what it looks like.”
On Saturday, the state’s Democratic governor led commemorative events in western Kentucky recalling the horrifying opening chapters of the tragedy. The gatherings remembered those who died and paid tribute to the rescue workers who pulled people from the wreckage — as well as the volunteers who have pitched in for the massive rebuild.
At the ceremony in Mayfield, the governor recalled scenes of destruction he saw one year ago in the town as “more devastating than anything I’ve ever seen in my life.” Neighbors dug through rubble to pull people out, and first responders worked long hours while not knowing if their own homes were still standing, he said.
“What I often tell people when it seems like maybe we’ve lost our hope in humanity — if you get to that point, just watch what people are doing right after something as devastating as these tornadoes,” Beshear said. “Watch how they’re trying to help. Watch how the things that we were arguing about a month before don’t matter at all. And how our goodness shines through.”
The work to rebuild includes providing economic opportunities, Beshear said, two days after announcing a project that will create 80 jobs in the Mayfield area.
“It’s not just enough to repair buildings,” he continued. “We’ve got to restore hope. We’ve got to give people a reason to stay and rebuild, to continue to allow towns like this … to not only survive but to thrive.”
Beshear’s family has deep connections to Dawson Springs. The governor’s father, former two-term Gov. Steve Beshear, grew up in the tightknit western Kentucky community.
Also Saturday, about 200 people retraced the path the tornado took as it tore through Mayfield, the Courier Journal reported. Organizers hoped the memorial walk would serve as a thank-you to first responders and a tribute to victims, the Louisville paper said.
The devastation sparked an outpouring of love and help that started almost as soon as daylight revealed the scope of the damage.
A full year later, the help keeps coming.
Plenty of storm victims continue to struggle, including some of Bullock’s neighbors who lost homes and loved ones. Others are not nearly as far along in rebuilding. Still, progress is steady, and Bullock said it “warms your heart” to see her neighborhood coming back together.
“For the most part, the same people are in the same spot where they belong, in our opinion,” she said. “We are where we belong.”
Bullock remembers in detail the harrowing chain of events a year ago.
She rushed to the basement with her husband Barry, 17-year-old son Stevie and miniature poodle Dewey moments before the storm hit.
“They say it was 33 seconds,” she said. “It felt like 33 minutes.”
Bullock was trapped under a crumbled brick wall in the basement with her son and dog. Her husband pulled them from the rubble with minor injuries. Amid the chaos and destruction, it took relatives about 10 hours to find them.
They moved into a camper nearby for six months, waiting for their new house to go up and spending the rest of the time with relatives.
Bullock admitted Christmas brings a mix of feelings amid so much ongoing struggle — “Why are we getting to be in our house for Christmas?” while others aren’t — but said she and her husband have always gone all out for the holidays. She said leaning in to do some of the things they enjoy feels a little like taking a stand.
So her husband went “overboard” stringing Christmas lights on their new home, she said, and she bought plenty of new decorations. But it will take time before the display is completely revived.
“I can’t make it look like that yet,” she said. “It’s going to have to wait another year.” | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/ap-kentucky-remembers-tornado-victims-as-rebuilding-continues/ | 2022-12-10 23:22:41 | 0 | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/ap-kentucky-remembers-tornado-victims-as-rebuilding-continues/ |
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 5" game were:
3-7-7-8-9
(three, seven, seven, eight, nine)
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 5" game were:
3-7-7-8-9
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Sex on the beach is best in the dark. Grunion know this. Each spring and summer, a few days after a full moon or new moon, the small, silvery fish wash ashore to spawn by the thousands on Southern California beaches.
Like the swallows’ annual return to San Juan Capistrano or the California gray whale migrations offshore, grunion runs remind us that wildlife survives in a sprawling city of millions. Though unknown to many, grunion runs are a local fixture. Coastal Native American people once relied on them for food. In the 1960s, Frank Zappa wrote and recorded an instrumental song called “Grunion Run” that featured the sounds of a guitar plugged into a fuzzbox.
On a recent night, about 100 visitors to Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro became voyeurs to the mating dance that happens shortly after high tide. It unfolds like clockwork. One moment the beach is empty. Then a wave crashes and deposits the wildly squirming fish on the wet sand to lay and fertilize countless eggs before receding back into the sea.
Basically, females dig nests with their tails and deposit eggs into the sand. Up to eight males try to mate with each female by curling their bodies around her. Milt flows down the female’s body to fertilize the eggs. Throughout the night more grunion slither up the beach, merging above the surf line.
How the grunion know when to run remains a mystery. It could be the pull of tides or the position of the moon. The eggs develop over 10 days and hatch with the next high tide. Most of the hatchlings are consumed by other fish and shorebirds higher up the food chain.
The fish are unique to Southern California and Northern Baja. They are essentially smelt. Most nights people are legally permitted only to watch the fish. Open nights happen during the season, and people with valid fishing licenses can catch an individual limit of 30 fish by hand. Beach erosion and coastal development threatens the fish’s spawning habitat, though experts say the species currently appears viable.
The next grunion run is expected to happen in San Pedro on June 16.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Monday said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) would “be going to jail” if she had organized the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, firing back after Greene said that “we would have won” the attack if it had been planned by her and former White House adviser Stephen Bannon.
“If you and Bannon organized the violent insurrection against our government on 1/6 you’d be going to jail with everyone else convicted of seditious conspiracy and conspiracy to interfere with a federal proceeding,” tweeted Raskin, a member of the House select committee investigating the Capitol attack.
On Saturday, Greene responded to claims that she was somehow involved in the Jan. 6 riot, saying at a gala for the New York Young Republican Club that the Capitol insurrection would have “been armed” if she and Bannon had been behind it.
“And I will tell you something, if Steve Bannon and I had organized that, we would have won,” she said.
The White House condemned the comments as “violent rhetoric” and a “slap in the face” to the law enforcement officers who defended the building and the lawmakers inside. At least four officers died by suicide after the riot, and more than 100 sustained injuries.
On Monday, the Georgia Republican defended her comments, dismissing them as “sarcasm.”
“My comments were making fun of Joe Biden and the Democrats, who have continuously made me a political target since January 6,” she said in a statement.
Greene is an outspoken ally of former President Trump who backs his false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. On Jan. 6, a mob of pro-Trump supporters fueled by unfounded rhetoric of a rigged electoral system stormed the Capitol to stop certification of the election.
Around 900 Capitol rioters have since been charged, and 447 have pleaded guilty, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Last month, federal prosecutors won a seditious conspiracy conviction against four members of the far-right Oath Keepers group, including its founder, the first time in decades someone has successfully been charged with the rare crime.
The House Jan. 6 panel held a series of hearings this year highlighting the danger of the insurrection to democracy and is expected to release a final report later this month. Lawmakers could also send criminal referrals to the DOJ, which has appointed a special counsel to probe Trump’s role in the attack.
Raskin, a prominent member on the House panel, on Monday rejected Greene’s argument that she was simply making a joke.
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SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Sandy Springs Police made contact with a mother now charged with murder in her 1-year-old's death a day before the child died after she was pulled from an office park pond.
Police responded Thursday night to a call about a naked woman at the Concourse office complex, and have said officers found her "having some type of episode."
"The child's father arrived and asked where the baby was," a release said. The mom, it added, "then stated that the baby was deceased in a pool."
Officers pulled Nirvana Oliver's body out of the water and rushed to nearby Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - Scottish Rite Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Nirvana's grandfather, Kenneth Oliver, told 11Alive that his son and Lewis lived together just about 100 yards away from the retention pond where Nirvana's body was found.
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He said his son told him that at some point on Thursday evening, Calabrese-Lewis left with their baby and before long, they noticed some commotion across the street along Concourse Parkway. Sandy Springs Police were out looking for the naked woman.
They saw Calabrese-Lewis being arrested and asked her where the baby was, to which Oliver said she responded, "F the baby." At that moment, police said they didn't know a baby was involved and then began their search for Nirvana.
Officers started searching the industrial complex that includes several retention ponds. They found Nirvana's body around 7:30 p.m., along with a diaper floating nearby. An arrest warrant states the mother was seen on a security camera arriving at the retention pond a little after 6 p.m.
What exactly happened from that point, leading to Nirvana's death, remains unclear.
1-year-old dies after pulled from pond in Sandy Springs
The department said in a statement Saturday that officers responded to a business the day before, Wednesday, May 10, "concerning a welfare check on an adult female and juvenile."
The release said the adult female "refused medical assistance" and that "based on the investigation by the officer and his supervisor, no crime had been committed and parties were not in any immediate danger, but there appeared to be some family assistance needs."
The officers walked back them back to their home and made contact with the child's father, the statement added. They later made a referral to the Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS).
DFCS acknowledged the referral in a statement Friday, saying: The Georgia Department of Human Services’ Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) is aware of the tragic death of one-year-old Nirvana Oliver, and we are working closely with law enforcement to assist them in their investigation. DFCS’ first involvement with Asia Calabrese-Lewis was on evening of May 10, when we received a report alleging suspected abuse/neglect of Nirvana. We opened a case and attempted a home visit on May 11. This loss is devastating, and our deepest condolences go out to Nirvana’s loved ones.
Nirvana's grandfather said they couldn't understand why this happened.
"What could she have done to deserve to be dead at 23 months," Kenneth said, adding later, "she was the best baby in the world. She lit up any room she entered."
Nirvana would have turned two years old on June 18. The family has started an online fundraiser to help with her funeral and burial costs. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/nirvana-oliver-death-mother-asia-calabrese-lewis-charges-sandy-springs-police/85-1a1b7c35-cb54-4925-917e-04a9a2e146fb | 2023-05-13 20:59:11 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/nirvana-oliver-death-mother-asia-calabrese-lewis-charges-sandy-springs-police/85-1a1b7c35-cb54-4925-917e-04a9a2e146fb |
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BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Drunk people do a lot of dumb things, including on occasion stealing signs from beloved restaurants.
In 2002, the Pickle Barrel, a Bozeman sandwich shop and institution, was the victim of such behavior when its classic, barrel-shaped wooden sign that hung in front of the store was stolen in the middle of the night, not to be seen again for years.
That changed Monday morning, when Pickle Barrel owner Jenny O’Brien showed up to open up the restaurant and found a huge cardboard box outside the store.
Sometime between Sunday night and Monday morning, two “middle aged dudes who made a drunken mistake a long time ago” finally dropped off the sign they had stolen from the restaurant two decades prior.
“I was just shocked,” O’Brien told the Bozeman Daily Chronicle.
With the box was a letter, where the two anonymous men explained what happened all those years ago: They were walking home from the bars after closing time, singing country and 1990s rap songs when they ran into two other men (who presumably were also drunk).
The four quickly decided they should probably steal the Pickle Barrel sign, according to the letter, and carried it away into the night in what the letter calls “one of the greatest heists in the history of our town.”
The men said their original intention was to return it soon after and have a good story to tell. But time went on and eventually, they forgot about the sign.
But after 20 years, it was time for redemption.
“It has spent its last twenty years residing in the darkest, uppermost recesses of the attic above my old garage, and most recently tucked quietly in the back corner of my wife’s garden shed,” the letter reads. “My crony and I recently concluded that after all these years, it is time for the Pickle Barrel sign to finally be returned to its rightful home.”
O’Brien said she wants to put the sign back in its former spot above the shop’s door, where a smaller, square-shaped sign hangs now — with padlocks securing it to the chain.
O’Brien was working at Pickle Barrel when the sign was stolen. She started at the shop in 2000, and eventually bought the Bozeman location from the founder, Ken Olson, in 2014.
The sign had actually been stolen before the same year O’Brien started working at the shop, and was returned about six months later. But as the months and years passed after the sign was stolen again in 2002, O’Brien said they gave up hope that it would be returned.
“You kind of just reach a point where you’re like, it’s not coming back,” O’Brien said.
After O’Brien realized what was inside the package on Monday, she called former coworkers and Olson to tell them the news.
“It knocks you back to 20 years ago and you just start remembering everything that we did back then, it’s a lot of memories,” O’Brien said. “I’ve been walking around with a smile on my face all day.”
O’Brien also posted the returned sign and accompanying letter to social media. Over 500 people had shared the post by Monday evening, and dozens commented, some sharing memories of their college days when they frequented the sandwich shop.
The men explain in the letter that they are lifelong residents of the area and still live and work in the community.
“Above all, we would both like to express our deepest and most sincere apologies for committing such a grievous criminal act so many years ago,” the men wrote, explaining they want to stay anonymous “for obvious reasons.”
O’Brien said she understands why they want to remain anonymous, and hopes they recognize the story is having some positive ripple effects on social media.
O’Brien doesn’t seem to harbor much ill will to the thieves, noting that despite a 20-year absence, the sign is in decent shape.
“They took good care of it,” O’Brien said. “It looks pretty good.” | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Montana-sandwich-shop-sign-returned-20-years-17354772.php | 2022-08-05 19:16:57 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Montana-sandwich-shop-sign-returned-20-years-17354772.php |
INDIANAPOLIS — Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren talked Tuesday about the conference being bold and aggressive as college sports goes through a period of sweeping change and left the door open for more expansion after the league added Southern California and UCLA.
Warren's opening remarks to begin Big Ten football media days went nearly 15 minutes before he directly mentioned the two Los Angeles schools that announced last month they will be joining the conference in 2024.
“Regarding expansion, I get asked every single day what's next? It may include future expansion," Warren said. “We will not expand just to expand. It will be strategic. It will add additional value to our conference.”
He added: “We are in a perpetual state of evaluating what's next for college athletics.”
Warren also said the Big Ten is in the process of finalizing a new media rights deal that will go into effect next year, with an announcement expected “sooner rather than later." He dodged questions about what it could be worth to the conference but some projections have the Big Ten in position to pay out about $100 million in revenue annually to its schools in the coming years.
He did say USC and UCLA will enter the conference as full members with regards to revenue sharing. In previous expansions with Nebraska, Rutgers and Maryland, the incoming members received partial shares of revenue at first.
The West Coast additions will make the Big Ten a coast-to-coast conference. For football coaches, the prospect of making long road trips was not much of a concern compared to the benefits USC and UCLA bring.
Just a year ago at the first in-person Big Ten media days hosted by Warren as commissioner, the SEC dominated headlines with news that Texas and Oklahoma would be leaving the Big 12 for the Southern superconference.
The Big Ten's counterpunch came about 11 months later.
“I thought it was a very smart move for our league to get out in front of any changes that might be happening around the country,” Nebraska coach Scott Frost said.
Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck summed it up succinctly: “L.A.! Are you kidding me? That's perfect.”
Warren reminisced about the days when his family would shop from a Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog and the company's long history in and around Chicago. The third-year commissioner, who received plenty of criticism of the Big Ten's handling of the 2020 pandemic season, said he would not let the conference become an outdated business like Sears.
“Where expansion goes, I don’t know,” he said. “It is important for all of us in business to recognize that were in a time of change. I’m embracing change. I’m going to be very aggressive.” | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/sports/college/big-ten-media-days-2022/521-0a55b66b-a00b-48ee-8213-b51b4ce95c54 | 2022-07-26 19:32:38 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/sports/college/big-ten-media-days-2022/521-0a55b66b-a00b-48ee-8213-b51b4ce95c54 |
GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 132nd Canton Fair kicked off on Oct. 15, bringing a variety of heating products that will help buyers from Europe and North America dispel the cold and keep warm this winter.
According to statistics from the General Administration of Customs of China, EU imported 1.29 million electric blankets from China in July, a 150% year-on-year growth. China's total export of heat pumps in the first half of this year reached 3.62 billion yuan; over 70% of these are exported to the European market.
In line with the "Canton Fair Warm Winter Program", thermal and heating products, including mobile device controlled heaters, heating blankets, velvet sheet sets and cashmere clothing, demonstrated the best of China's manufacturing.
The smart inverter convective heater, by Foshan Shunde Big Climatic Manufacture adopts a patented frequency conversion technology, providing precise temperature control of ± 1 ℃ whilst saving 30% of electricity. Its patented hedgehog-type heating technology can increase the air contact by 36%, significantly improving heating performance. It also comes with overheating and dumping protection.
The heating blanket from Zhejiang Hualian Group, uses PTC technology for intelligent constant temperature control and delivers quick and even heating performance. The heating blanket weaved with TACHIBANA's double helix heating wires, which have gone through a rigorous 35,000 folding tests and 168 hours of high temperature tests, can be both machine or hand washed.
Chengdu Rainbow Appliance Group's heating underblanket also draws attention for its environmentally friendly materials. It enables fast removal of beddings damp and is equipped with the 7 temperature settings.
Among the manufacturers of heating and warming products, represented by High Hope International Group Jiangsu Champion Holdings Ltd., High Hope Zhongding Corporation, Tianjin Huitian Aixin Handknitting Tech Co. and Raidyboer Fashion Garment Co., Ltd, thermal and warming clothes and accessories are presented during the online show, such as cashmere and silk made clothing, padded jacket, gloves, scarves, heat tech underwear, warming sticky pads and velvet sheet sets.
China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, was established in the spring of 1957. Held every spring and autumn in Guangzhou, it is a comprehensive international trading event with the longest history, the largest scale, in China. The Canton Fair is hailed as the barometer or wind vane of China's foreign trade.
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Dr. Daniel B. Drachman, one of the world’s foremost authorities on neuromuscular diseases and a founder of the department of neurology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, who also helped internationally known pianist Leon Fleisher regain the use of his right hand and return to the concert stage, died of a heart attack and infection Oct. 24 at the hospital where he had worked for more than five decades.
The longtime Stevenson resident was 90.
“Dr. Drachman was a leading authority on myasthenia gravis and other neuromuscular diseases,” according to a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine profile announcing his death.
“His four decades of findings on myasthenia gravis, which he determined was an autoimmune illness in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves receptors in muscles, has transformed it from a frequently fatal disease into a highly treatable one. Research he began on the botulinum toxin in the 1970s also led to the development of Botox as a clinical treatment for neuromuscular ailments.”
Dr. Justin C. McArthur, a neurology professor and director of the Johns Hopkins neurology department, said, “Dan was such a fascinating person.”
“He was a physician-scientist who gave the highest clinical care, but at the same time he did cutting-edge research that became therapies. He was also a mentor and trained more than 100 service deans and department heads all over the world.”
Dr. McArthur added: “His patients loved him and he’d spend hours listening to them. He was an old-fashioned avuncular doc who would listen and not pay attention to the clock or sit there typing on the computer.”
Dr. Daniel Bruce Drachman, was the son of Julian Drachman, a high school English department chair, and Emily Deitchman Drachman, who taught Hebrew. His paternal grandfather, Bernard Drachman, was a founding dean of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in New York City.
Dr. Drachman was born in Brooklyn, New York, as an identical twin. His brother, David Alexander Drachman, went on to become a pioneering Alzheimer’s disease researcher and the founding chairman of the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s neurology department.
Raised in the Manhattan Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn, the brothers, who stood more than 6-feet tall, graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Manhattan Beach. They graduated in 1952 from Columbia College and in 1956 from what was then the New York University College of Medicine, which is today the New York School of Medicine.
They completed internships at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston and residencies in neurology and neuropathology at the Harvard Neurological Unit of Boston City Hospital, and were researchers at the National Institutes of Health.
“They were unusually close and created a language that they only could understood, and they talked several times a day about their neurological patients,” recalled Dr. McArthur. “They were soulmates as well as brothers.”
When his brother died in 2016, Dr. Drachman told The Boston Globe: “To have someone so close at hand who is both a competitor and a supportive best friend is probably the best way of getting things done.
“Throughout our lives, if either had a difficult case to discuss, who would we call? The other one, of course. We talked every day, twice a day.”
From 1960 to 1963, Dr. Drachman worked in research at the NIH when he joined the faculty of Tufts University School of Medicine as an assistant professor of neurology.
In 1969, he joined the newly established department at Hopkins as an assistant professor of neurology and was the founding director of the department’s neuromuscular program. He was promoted to professor in 1974, and six years later, was appointed professor of neuroscience.
Dr. Drachman’s research focused on the origin of neuromuscular disorders and the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and autoimmune neuromuscular disorders.
In 1987, his work made national headlines when his study reveled that patients suffering from muscular dystrophy could delay needing a wheelchair by two years by using prednisone. He directed a 2012 study of a gene-based therapy that stopped the rodent equivalent of myasthenic gravis by focusing on the disease’s destructive immune response.
In order to call attention to the need for ALS research, Dr. Drachman and his wife, Jephta Piatigorsky, whom he married in 1960, embarked on a three-month transcontinental bicycle journey in 1990 that took them 4,605 miles from their home in Stevenson to Seattle.
Dr. Drachman helped Baltimore concert pianist Leon Fleisher regain the use of his right hand. His contribution became part of a 2006 short documentary, “Two Hands: The Leon Fleisher Story” directed by Nathaniel Kahn.
The pianist was preparing for a 1964 concert tour when he discovered that he “couldn’t use the fourth and fifth fingers on his right hand,” The Sun reported in a 2007 review of the film.
A decades long struggle began for Mr. Fleisher, who was forced to learn the left hand repertoire, until Dr. Drachman diagnosed the pianist’s condition in 1990 as focal dystonia, which was not a well known condition at the time, and began treating him with targeted doses of Botox, which was also unprecedented.
“In the case of focal dystonia like Leon’s,” Dr. Drachman explained in the 2007 Sun article, “there’s at least some evidence that it might be learned. “
He added: “Leon’s been very courageous and persistent, and these two things have played a terrific role in his comeback. Even with the use of Botox what we’re able to do is get around the dystonia. But I think people who make the kind of effort Leon has do in fact reprogram their brains to some extent.”
In 2004, Mr. Fleisher was able to make his return run to the concert stage and the two-hand repertoire.
Even though Dr. Drachman had closed his lab some years ago, he was still working at Hopkins seeing patients and lecturing until suffering a heart attack in September, family members said.
In his private life, Dr. Drachman was an accomplished clarinetist who enjoyed playing chamber music with his father-in-law, Gregor Piatigorsky, a noted Russian cellist, who owned two Stradivarius cellos.
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“Chamber music was very important to him,” said a son, Jonathan G. Drachman, of Seattle. “He enjoyed playing chamber music at New Year’s Eve parties.”
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He was also an expert fly fisherman who shared his passion for fishing with his brother, and together they enjoyed traveling throughout Wyoming, Alaska and Canada to pursue the sport.
He was also an avid reader who had a “wide range of interests that went from the circus and to many other things,” his son said.
Dr. Drachman was a member of Beth El Congregation.
His wife, an accomplished sculptor and former president of the Shriver Hall Concert Series, died in 2019.
A service was held Oct. 27 at Sol Levinson & Bros. in Pikesville.
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The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern over the major train derailment that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio, last month.
The suit, filed Thursday on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency, accuses Norfolk Southern Railway Company and Norfolk Southern Corporation of "unlawfully polluting" the country's waterways and violating the Clean Water Act, which prohibits groups from releasing toxic pollutants into waterways without a government permit.
The department also means to hold the company and its subsidiary accountable for the "full cost" of the environmental cleanup, seeing $120,000 for each day Norfolk Southern is found to be out of compliance.
The federal government is the latest group to sue Norfolk Southern in response to the Feb. 3 derailment. The state of Ohio, residents and several local business owners also have filed complaints related to the crash, which happened when 38 cars from a Norfolk Southern train careened off the tracks in East Palestine and ignited a dayslong fire.
At least 11 of the cars contained hazardous materials, including vinyl chloride, butyl acrylate, ethylhexyl acrylate, as well as benzene residue from past shipments. Exposure to these chemicals can lead to increased risks of cancer, fetal development issues and damage the skin, liver, kidneys, lungs and other organs.
Thousands of residents were forced to evacuate while government officials worked to prevent an uncontrolled explosion. On Feb. 6, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine approved an operation to avoid a blast by intentionally burning the hazardous materials.
The suit says that after because of the derailment and its aftermath, a spectrum of hazardous materials entered the soil and multiple waterways in the area, including the Ohio river. Thousands of aquatic animals were killed, the complaint says, citing the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Norfolk Southern has paid more than $24 million in reimbursements and cleanup costs, and the company has vowed to set up funds to address long-term concerns, including health care, property values and water quality.
"Our job right now is to make progress every day cleaning up the site, assisting residents whose lives were impacted by the derailment, and investing in the future of East Palestine and the surrounding areas," Norfolk Southern spokesperson Connor Spielmaker told NPR in a statement. "We are working with urgency, at the direction of the U.S. EPA, and making daily progress. That remains our focus and we'll keep working until we make it right.
As of Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency said, toxic chemicals such as vinyl chloride or hydrogen chloride have not been detected since by its indoor air screening program at any point since the derailment. Contaminated soil and wastewater continue to be removed from the area and shipped off-site.
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Addition of Hawkins Wealth Management Raises Wealth Enhancement Group's Total Client Assets to More Than $55.5 Billion
MINNEAPOLIS, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wealth Enhancement Group ("WEG"), an independent wealth management firm today announced it plans to acquire Hawkins Wealth Management, an independent RIA with offices in North Liberty, Iowa, and Naples, Florida. Led by founder Tim Hawkins, CFP®, Hawkins Wealth Management has $574 million assets under management. This latest partnership brings Wealth Enhancement Group's total client assets to more than $55.5 billion.
Jeff Dekko, Chief Executive Officer of Wealth Enhancement Group, said, "Tim and Managing Partner Aaron Robertson have built a well-respected firm supporting the financial planning, tax efficiency and retirement distribution planning needs of individuals during times of transitioning wealth. We are excited to have them, their more than 40 years of combined financial planning experience and Hawkins' dedicated team of advisors join Wealth Enhancement Group."
Mr. Hawkins founded Hawkins Wealth Management in 2012 after working for large insurance and investment companies. The firm embraces a comprehensive analytical approach to financial planning and a low client-to-advisor ratio to help clients nearing retirement, selling a business or navigating other life changes.
This acquisition will bring a team of six financial advisors and seven support staff to Wealth Enhancement Group and enhance the firm's robust Midwest presence. This will be Wealth Enhancement Group's sixth acquisition in 2022.
Mr. Hawkins said, "We are passionate about creating better outcomes by simplifying the complexities of wealth and family financial planning. Joining Wealth Enhancement Group allows us to drive growth by leveraging their support services and technology offerings."
Jim Cahn, Chief Investments and Business Development Officer of Wealth Enhancement Group said, "Hawkins Wealth Management has an exceptional history of providing tailored financial planning, investment management and retirement distribution planning services for its clients. We look forward to helping them grow their business."
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close June 30, 2022, after which the practice will do business as the Hawkins Team at Wealth Enhancement Group.
About Wealth Enhancement Group
Wealth Enhancement Group is a Greater Minneapolis-based independent wealth management firm offering comprehensive and customized financial planning and investment management services. Founded in 1997, Wealth Enhancement Group serves clients nationwide. Wealth Enhancement Group specializes in providing retail clients with the team-based knowledge and resources they need to simplify their financial life. For more information, please visit www.wealthenhancement.com.
Advisory services offered through Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC (WEAS), a registered investment advisor. Certain, but not all, investment advisor representatives (IARs) of WEAS are also registered representatives of and offer securities through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealth Enhancement Group and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services are separate entities from LPL Financial. Wealth Enhancement Group is a registered trademark of Wealth Enhancement Group, LLC.
Wealth Enhancement Group and its Registered Investment Advisor, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, had $55 billion in client brokerage and advisory assets as of 5/31/2022. Hawkins Wealth Management had nearly $574 million in client brokerage and advisory assets as of 3/31/2022. With the addition of previously announced acquisitions and the acquisition of Hawkins Wealth Management, Wealth Enhancement Group has over $55.5 billion in client brokerage, advisory and trust assets as of June 1, 2022.
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Fruitwood Smoked Bacon Name Change Effective This Fall
CLAREMONT, N.H., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Country Smokehouse's Fruitwood Smoked bacon has a big following. For some, it is the bold flavor, while others lean towards the antibiotic-free, no added growth hormones, and humanely raised attributes. Any way you slice it, one thing is certain. It's GREAT bacon. So why then is North Country Smokehouse making a change to a product that has so clearly won the hearts of many? That's a good question and one the company has asked itself numerous times over the years.
The product launched as better-for-you food trends began to emerge and shoppers started opting for all-natural, preservative free meats. The company named their new certified humane offering Fruitwood Smoked Bacon to differentiate it from the traditional recipe. "We wanted to make it easy for people in search of natural and humanely raised bacon to find what they were looking for. The name made it easier to identify when customers called looking for clean-label products." says Aaron Corbett, North Country Smokehouse CEO. "With growing trends towards sustainability and our commitment to humanely raised and organic farming practices, there's less of a disparity because humanely raised and organic products are the bulk of our business."
What does this mean to the company's Fruitwood Smoked bacon fans? Probably not much since nothing changes but the name. The sweet, smoky flavor and meatiness the product is known for will stay the same. "We are not changing the recipe – it's exceptional." says Mike Kelly, Vice President of National Sales and Business Development. "The packaging is identical so the shoppers who are faithfully adding the product to their cart each week, won't even notice. New to brand shoppers might be more willing to give it a try because they're familiar with the applewood smoke flavor profile." Kelly concludes. North Country smokes all of their bacon over authentic Applewood embers, which is essentially, a Fruitwood - so the change just makes sense.
Fruitwood bacon fans take note, the name change will take effect beginning this fall.
As one of America's few remaining, family-owned smokehouses, North Country's mission is to hand craft premium, artisanal smoked meats through culinary excellence, exceptional animal care standards, and respect for the land. Located in the heart of New England, their authentic charcuterie features only the best hand-selected, natural ingredients, and small batch smoking process over embers of local hardwoods.
Available in traditional, all-natural certified humane ®, and organic varieties, the NCS product line features smoked bacon, ham, sausages, and deli meats, as well as unique offerings like smoked chicken, and Cajun Pork Tasso. Their recipes are prepared using old world, European techniques, resulting in the distinct flavor they are well-known for today.
Voted America's Best Bacon by Men's Journal, New England's Best Meat by Yankee Magazine, and The Best Bacon in America by Food & Wine, North Country has been noted for balancing taste with time honored tradition and modern food trends.
Available through upscale retailers, discerning distributors, and with custom crafted recipes in noted restaurants, hotels and resorts across the country, North Country has provided customers with better choices at the table for more than a century.
Visit ncsmokehouse.com for more information.
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YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — The speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, said Sunday that the United States deplores recent attacks by Azerbaijan and called for a negotiated solution to the countries’ conflict.
Pelsoi’s visit to the Armenian capital, Yerevan, with a congressional delegation came just a few days days after two days of shelling by both sides that killed more than 200 troops. It was the largest outbreak of hostilities in more than two years.
The two ex-Soviet countries have been locked in a decades-old conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, which is part of Azerbaijan but was long under the control of ethnic Armenian forces backed by Armenia since a separatist war there ended in 1994.
During a six-week war in 2020, Azerbaijan reclaimed broad swaths of Nagorno-Karabakh and adjacent territories held by Armenian forces. More than 6,700 people died in that fighting.
Armenia and Azerbaijan each blamed the other for starting the shelling attacks last week.
Pelosi on Sunday met with Alen Simonyan, president of Armenia’s parliament, and told reporters afterward that “Our meeting again had a particular importance to us because the focus was on security following the illegal and deadly attacks by Azerbaijan on the Armenian territory.
“We strongly condemn those attacks — we in our delegation on behalf of Congress — which threaten prospects for a much-needed peace agreement,” she said. “The United States … has clearly and has long stated that there can be no military solution to the conflict. We continue to watch the situation closely and we continue supporting a negotiated, comprehensive and sustainable solution to all issues relating to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.”
The Azerbaijan Foreign Ministry sharply criticized her comments.
“Pelosi’s baseless and unfair accusations against Azerbaijan are unacceptable,” it said in a statement.
“We emphasize with regret that Pelosi, who speaks of justice, has not purposefully shown any position until today regarding the policy of aggression of Armenia against Azerbaijan, the occupation of the territory of Azerbaijan for almost 30 years, the ethnic cleansing of hundreds of thousands of Azerbaijanis and other similar grave crimes, for which Armenia is responsible,” the ministry said. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-pelosi-condemns-azerbaijan-over-armenia-attack/ | 2022-09-18 22:48:21 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-pelosi-condemns-azerbaijan-over-armenia-attack/ |
DURAND, MI – Durand’s girls basketball team is playing with a bit more muscle these days and it’s showing on the scoreboard.
After getting “pushed around” at times early in the season, the Railroaders have won five straight games by playing with more of an edge in recent weeks. | https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2023/01/flint-area-basketball-highlights-tougher-durand-girls-team-wins-fifth-straight-game.html | 2023-01-25 12:06:08 | 0 | https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2023/01/flint-area-basketball-highlights-tougher-durand-girls-team-wins-fifth-straight-game.html |
FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Two Kentucky legislators have filed mirror bills in the Senate and House to establish a state hate crime law and enhance protections for victims in Kentucky.
Kentucky Senate Democratic Leader Gerald Neal, D-Louisville, and State Representative Daniel Grossberg, D-Louisville filed the legislation.
In October of 2018, a white supremacist opened fire at a Kroger in Jeffersontown, fatally gunning down Vickie Jones and Maurice Stallard.
The attack raised questions regarding state hate crime laws and how someone with a history of mental illness, racist online posts, and domestic violence was able to carry out such an act.
The measure would extend prison time if it is proven a crime is intentionally committed based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Sen. Neal said this particular legislation would bring substantial change and commemorate the lives of Vickie and Maurice.
Under the proposal, the prison sentence for a Class A or B misdemeanor would be increased by at least half of the maximum imprisonment sentence and fine that currently exists. For a Class D felony, the term of imprisonment would be increased by one to five years; a Class C felony would be increased by five to ten years; and a Class A or B felony would be increased by 10 to 20 years.
Additionally, if convicted, the change in the state hate crimes law means an individual would not be eligible for probation, shock probation, conditional discharge, parole, or any other form of early release.
Senate Bill 272 and House Bill 477 will be considered during the 2023 Regular Session. | https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/legislators-file-bills-to-establish-hate-crime-law-in-kentucky | 2023-02-22 17:16:49 | 0 | https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/legislators-file-bills-to-establish-hate-crime-law-in-kentucky |
North Texas vs. Charlotte Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks - February 11
Published: Feb. 9, 2023 at 11:42 PM CST|Updated: 47 minutes ago
Saturday's contest that pits the Charlotte 49ers (10-12) against the North Texas Lady Eagles (9-14) at Dale F. Halton Arena has a projected final score of 66-58 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Charlotte, who is favored in this matchup by our model. Tipoff is at 4:00 PM ET on February 11.
The Lady Eagles dropped their last outing 61-52 against UAB on Thursday.
North Texas vs. Charlotte Game Info
- When: Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 4:00 PM ET
- Where: Dale F. Halton Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina
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North Texas vs. Charlotte Score Prediction
- Prediction: Charlotte 66, North Texas 58
North Texas Schedule Analysis
- In their best win of the season, the Lady Eagles took down the Montana State Bobcats 66-57 on November 27.
- North Texas has seven losses versus Quadrant 2 opponents, tied for the second-most in the nation.
North Texas 2022-23 Best Wins
- 84-76 at home over Western Kentucky (No. 161) on January 5
- 69-66 at home over Rice (No. 163) on February 4
- 74-71 on the road over UTEP (No. 199) on January 28
- 65-54 on the road over Howard (No. 210) on December 18
- 71-45 at home over Florida International (No. 216) on January 16
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North Texas Performance Insights
- The Lady Eagles put up 63.2 points per game (216th in college basketball) while allowing 67.5 per outing (265th in college basketball). They have a -99 scoring differential and have been outscored by 4.3 points per game.
- In conference action, North Texas is putting up more points (67.5 per game) than it is overall (63.2) in 2022-23.
- The Lady Eagles average 67.5 points per game at home, and 59.8 on the road.
- At home North Texas is allowing 65.3 points per game, 3.9 fewer points than it is on the road (69.2).
- While the Lady Eagles are posting 63.2 points per game in 2022-23, they have improved that mark in their past 10 games, tallying 66.6 a contest.
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CHICAGO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For June's National Safety Month, SABRE, the leading personal safety brand with police and consumers worldwide, announces the launch of three new functional and fashionable personal defense products to support safe, summer fun.
"We believe personal safety is personal and our new products empower users to go about their daily activities with confidence and peace of mind. We're proud to continue to innovate and offer powerful protection and user-friendly tools that help address escalating crime," says David Nance, CEO of SABRE.
New products include:
- SABRE Pepper Gel with Keyring Release Whistle provides maximum strength pepper gel protection along with a super loud, keyring release whistle that adds an extra layer of security. The extremely loud whistle - that can be heard up to 750-feet away - helps deter an attacker and get the attention of those nearby, while the UV marking dye in the pepper gel helps the authorities identify anyone after they've been sprayed. The combo safety tool enhances user safety by helping to both scare off a potential threat and call for help for those in the immediate vicinity.
- SABRE Jeweled Pepper Spray with Snap Clip and Keyring was designed for fashionable on-the-go safety while offering protection against multiple threats. The powerful pepper spray canister is wrapped in sparkling rhinestones with a matching top. Features include:
- Made To Match Your Style: Available in black, silver, and lavender
- Prevents Accidental Discharge: Secured with a twist-lock safety
- Instant Access: Metal snap hook attaches to any bag, backpack, or tote
- Protection At A Distance Against Multiple Threats: 10-foot range with 25 bursts (5x the competition)
- SABRE Emergency Whistle with Keyring, Lanyard, and Carabiner is an easily accessible and extremely loud safety option to call for help and draw attention to the user. The SABRE Emergency Whistle's powerful, audible noise can alert those nearby that someone needs help. As the loud sound calls for help, it can also scare off your attacker. Outdoorsmen also use this item to give notice of their location or call for help when they are lost. Features include:
Products are now available online at www.sabrered.com.
ABOUT SABRE
The leading personal safety brand with police and consumers worldwide, SABRE is a family-owned and operated business with more than 45 years of experience in the personal safety space with a long-standing reputation for providing reliable, easy-to-use personal safety solutions that help put more distance between the user and multiple threats. SABRE encourages users to Make It Safe so that they can live confidently with empowering personal safety products that they can trust. For more information, please visit www.sabrered.com
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- Sales volume in October is expected to hit 1.11 million units, an increase of 4.4% from one year ago but a decline of 1.3% from last month.
- October's new-vehicle sales pace is forecast to finish near 14.3 million, up 0.8 million from last month's 13.5 million pace and up from last year's 13.2 million level.
- New-vehicle inventory levels are improving, but gains are uneven across the industry.
ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- October U.S. auto sales, when confirmed next week, are expected to show an increased selling pace compared to last month and last year. According to the Cox Automotive forecast released today, October's U.S. new-vehicle sales volume is expected to rise over 4% from last year and finish with 1.11 million units sold, delivering a sales pace, or seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), for October of 14.3 million.
A sales pace of 14.3 million would be the fastest pace since April and a nice uptick from September's 13.5 million level.
"This gain may sound like a treat, but it is more likely a statistical trick," said Charlie Chesbrough, senior economist at Cox Automotive. "It seems more likely that the statistical adjustments made to reflect an additional selling day are lifting the SAAR rather than a noticeable uptick in sales across the marketplace."
Sales Pace Likely Reflecting Improved New-Vehicle Inventory Levels
In terms of volume, October is expected to be very similar to every other month since August 2021 – and that is to finish with a final sales volume close to 1.11 million units. However, the new-vehicle market in October 2022 is in a better place than it was one year ago. Last October, the market suffered from a severe lack of product, with national new-vehicle inventory levels hovering close to 1 million units, and the sales pace was only 13.2 million. Inventories have improved since then, particularly over the last three months, and the recent sales pace is likely a reflection of greater product availability at some dealers.
Chesbrough notes: "The vehicle market is being supported by improving inventories and product selection for some, but not all, brands. However, rising interest rates are pushing monthly payments higher for everyone, and many potential buyers are being knocked out of the market."
October 2022 U.S. New-Vehicle Sales Forecast Highlights
- Volume is expected to rise 4.4% from October 2021 but decline 1.3% from last month.
- The October 2022 SAAR is forecast at 14.3 million, above last year's 13.2 million level and up from last month's 13.5 million pace.
- October 2022 had 26 selling days, one more than September, one less than October 2021.
About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. makes buying, selling, owning and using vehicles easier for everyone. The global company's more than 27,000 team members and family of brands, including Autotrader®, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, VinSolutions®, vAuto® and Xtime®, are passionate about helping millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five continents and many others throughout the automotive industry thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with annual revenues of nearly $20 billion. www.coxautoinc.com
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NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KLAS) – Video obtained from outside of a home in Nevada shows a teenager who escaped from what police said was a locked bedroom where she had been confined for over a year. During that time, she was also given little food and only a bucket in which to relieve herself, officials said.
Investigators with Nexstar’s KLAS reported earlier this week that three adults have been accused of locking the 18-year-old girl in the room: Addy Gonzales, whom police identified as the teenager’s mother; Maria Pasarin, whom police identified as the teenager’s grandmother; and Daniel Omezcua.
Each suspect faces charges of child abuse and false imprisonment.
Police said they were called to the North Las Vegas home on Nov. 4 for a report of a teenager who was “trying to use a ladder” to climb back into the room. The girl was returning after climbing out, going into the neighbor’s yard, and asking for food and water, police said.
The video obtained by KLAS shows her re-entering the second-floor bedroom.
A woman who asked only to be identified as Maria told KLAS that she lives in the house next to the teenager.
“The girl got out and jumped over to our backyard seeking water,” Maria said. “When we saw her, she said she had climbed down using sheets but she was heading back up.”
A neighbor told KLAS that the teenager was drinking water from her hose before she crawled back over the concrete wall. When the neighbor asked if she needed help, she pointed to a ladder in the yard, which would help her climb back up to her bedroom window.
The girl told the neighbor she was able to escape from her room by tying clothes together and climbing out of the second-floor window, police said.
Upon arrival, police found the teenager at the window of the second-floor bedroom, officers said.
Police said the teenager explained that she had been “locked in the room where she was currently in,” and they observed that the room “did not have a knob, but only had a deadbolt lock which required a key for both sides to unlock, which she did not have.”
The girl told police she had escaped to get some water from her neighbor’s spigot. She said she only receives food when her mother, identified as Gonzales, returns home from work.
Gonzales would not let officers into the house initially, saying she would check on her daughter upstairs, police said.
“Overall it’s very heartbreaking because I told her to call the police and she refused, saying no one would believe her,” Maria said.
Inside the room, police said they saw “only a box spring and bed frame.” A black bucket in the room was also “half full of what appeared to be urine and fecal matter,” police said.
Officers booked Gonzales, Omezcua and Pasarin into the North Las Vegas Community Correctional Center. Each was released on their own personal recognizance as prosecutors had not filed a criminal complaint as of Tuesday, records showed.
Gonzales, Omezcua and Pasarin were expected in court again Monday.
KLAS has since learned that the Department of Child Protective Services received eight previous reports of allegations of abuse and neglect at the home. However, the agency deemed the reports unsubstantiated, citing a lack of cooperation or evidence.
“That day officers took the teenager from the home … I remember her telling them she was very thirsty as she was being placed inside the patrol unit,” Maria said.
A Clark County spokesperson released a statement to KLAS, calling the situation “tragic.”
“This is a tragic event and while Clark County cannot comment on the specifics because of confidentiality and ongoing investigations, we are ensuring that, moving forward, all the support that is needed is available and will be provided.” | https://www.wane.com/news/video-shows-teen-who-escaped-from-nevada-homes-second-floor-after-reported-year-in-captivity/ | 2022-11-18 17:09:35 | 0 | https://www.wane.com/news/video-shows-teen-who-escaped-from-nevada-homes-second-floor-after-reported-year-in-captivity/ |
ROLLING FORK, Miss. — A powerful tornado tore through rural Mississippi and Alabama on Friday night, killing at least seven people, destroying buildings and knocking out power as severe weather that produced hail the size of golf balls moved through several southern states and prompted authorities to warn some in its path that they were in a "life-threatening situation."
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado caused damage about 60 miles (96 kilometers) northeast of Jackson, Mississippi. The rural towns of Silver City and Rolling Fork were reporting destruction as the tornado continued sweeping northeast at 70 mph (113 kph) without weakening, racing towards Alabama through towns including Winona and Amory into the night.
At least seven people were killed by the tornado in Mississippi, Sharkey County Coroner Angelia Easton told ABC News. Rolling Fork is located in Sharkey County.
The National Weather Service issued an alert as the storm was hitting that didn't mince words: "To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW!"
"You are in a life-threatening situation," it warned. "Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible."
Cornel Knight told The Associated Press that he, his wife and their 3-year-old daughter were at a relative's home in Rolling Fork when the tornado struck. He said the sky was dark but "you could see the direction from every transformer that blew."
He said it was "eerily quiet" as that happened. Knight said he watched from a doorway until the tornado was, he estimated, less than a mile away. Then he told everyone in the house to take cover in a hallway. He said the tornado struck another relative's home across a wide corn field from where he was. A wall in that home collapsed and trapped several people inside. As Knight spoke to AP by phone, he said he could see lights from emergency vehicles at the partially collapsed home.
Rolling Fork mayor Eldridge Walker told WLBT-TV he was unable to get out of his damaged home soon after the tornado hit because power lines were down. He said emergency responders were trying to take injured people to hospitals. He did not immediately know how many people had been hurt.
A former mayor of Rolling Fork, Fred Miller, told the television station a tornado blew the windows out of the back of his house.
Storm chaser Reed Timmer posted on Twitter that Rolling Fork was in immediate need of emergency personnel and that he was heading with injured residents of the town to a Vicksburg hospital.
The Sharkey-Issaquena Community Hospital on the west side of Rolling Fork was damaged, WAPT reported.
The Sharkey County Sheriff's Office in Rolling Fork reported gas leaks and people trapped in piles of rubble, according to the Vicksburg News. Some law enforcement units were unaccounted for in Sharkey, according to the the newspaper.
Rolling Fork and the surrounding area has wide expanses of cotton, corn and soybean fields and catfish farming ponds. More than a half-dozen shelters were opened in the state by emergency officials.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said in a Twitter post Friday night that search and rescue teams were active and that officials were sending more ambulances and emergency assets to those affected.
"Many in the MS Delta need your prayer and God's protection tonight," the post said. "Watch weather reports and stay cautious through the night, Mississippi!"
This was a supercell, the nasty type of storms that brew the deadliest tornado and most damaging hail in the United States, said University of Northern Illinois University meteorology professor Walker Ashley. What's more this a night-time wet one which is "the worst kind," he said.
Meteorologists saw a big tornado risk coming for the general region, not the specific area, as much as a week in advance, said Ashley, who was discussing it with his colleagues as early as March 17. The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center put out a long-range alert for the area on March 19, he said.
Tornado experts like Ashley have been warning about increased risk exposure in the region because of people building more.
"You mix a particularly socioeconomically vulnerable landscape with a fast-moving, long-track nocturnal tornado, and, disaster will happen," Ashley said in an email.
Earlier Friday a car was swept away and two passengers drowned in southwestern Missouri during torrential rains that were part of a severe weather system. Authorities said six young adults were in the vehicle that was swept away as the car tried to cross a bridge over a flooded creek in the town of Grovespring.
Four of the six made it out of the water. The body of Devon Holt, 20, of Grovespring, was found at 3:30 a.m., and the body of Alexander Roman-Ranelli, 19, of Springfield, was recovered about six hours later, Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Thomas Young said.
The driver told authorities that the rain made it difficult to see that water from a creek had covered the bridge, Young said.
Meanwhile, the search continued in another southwestern Missouri county for a woman who was missing after flash flooding from a small river washed a car off the road. The Logan Rogersville Fire Protection District said there was no sign of the woman. Two others who were in the car were rescued. Crews planned to use boats and have searchers walking along the riverbank.
When a woman's SUV got swept up in rushing flood waters Friday morning near Granby, Missouri, Layton Hoyer made his way through icy-cold waters to rescue her.
Some parts of southern Missouri saw nearly 3 inches (8 centimeters) of rain Thursday night and into Friday morning as severe weather hit other areas. A suspected tornado touched down early Friday in north Texas.
Matt Elliott, warning coordination meteorologist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, said the severe weather was expected across several states.
The Storm Prediction Center warned the greatest threat of tornadoes would come in portions of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. Storms with damaging winds and hail were forecast from eastern Texas and southeastern Oklahoma into parts of southeastern Missouri and southern Illinois.
More than 49,000 customers had lost power in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee as of Friday night, according to poweroutage.us.
In Texas, a suspected tornado struck about 5 a.m. in the southwest corner of Wise County, damaging homes and downing trees and power lines, said Cody Powell, the county's emergency management coordinator. Powell said no injuries were reported.
The weather service had not confirmed a tornado, but damage to homes was also reported in neighboring Parker County, said meteorologist Matt Stalley.
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The Nation's Weather for Monday, August 8, 2022
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NATIONAL SUMMARY
Warmth and humidity can accompany an afternoon thunderstorm
in spots across the Northeast today. Thunderstorms are
expected across the lower Great Lakes, reaching back towards
the Mississippi River Valley. Some of the storms can become
heavy, bringing flooding concerns. Afternoon thunderstorms
can fire across the Southeast. Temperatures across the
southern Plains can rise into the mid-90s and surge into the
triple digits in Texas. Monsoonal moisture will allow for
afternoon thunderstorms across the Four Corners region,
reaching into some areas of California with localized
flooding possible. Temperatures across the Western deserts
can reach into the mid- to upper 90s with spots above 100
possible in the Southwest and interior Pacific Northwest.
SPECIAL WEATHER
No new information for this time period.
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS
No new information for this time period.
DAILY EXTREMES
National High Sunday 117 at Death Valley, CA
National Low Sunday 31 at Stanley, ID
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NEW YORK, March 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Cognyte Software Ltd. (NASDAQ: CGNT) between February 2, 2021 and June 28, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 1, 2023.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Cognyte securities 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 Cognyte class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=12578 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 May 1, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class misled investors and/or failed to disclose that Cognyte created, distributed, and provided reconnaissance tools and services that violated community standards and terms of service of communication network sources and technologies, such as Facebook, exposing the Company to significant financial and reputational risk. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Cognyte class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=12578 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.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Pac-12's media day will take place on Friday, and unless something is revealed in the next few days it will happen without confirmation on a new media rights deal or any new members joining the conference - which will drop down to 10 schools after UCLA and USC depart in 2024-25.
The status of San Diego State is the biggest question currently surrounding both the Pac-12 and the Mountain West, who will have to answer questions about the status of their top brand on Wednesday when their media day begins.
The Mountain West held a board meeting on Monday - without San Diego State's President Adela de la Torre - presumably to discuss whether the Aztecs were going to get an extension to remain in the conference or if they are going to go forward with removing them after claiming the university already withdrew a few weeks ago.
"It kinda seems like San Diego State was given an extension," Locked on Pac-12 host Spencer McLaughlin concluded on the latest episode. "Whether or not they might have to give something in return for getting that extension, that remains to be seen."
The Mountain West contests de la Torre told fellow presidents at a board meeting the Aztecs intend to leave in 2024, which led to a letter that the conference interpreted as a notice of departure.
San Diego State claims otherwise, and right now the deliberation on this topic is holding up the Aztecs, Mountain West, and the Pac-12 ahead of media days and the official beginning of the 2023-24 college season.
An extension would allow the Aztecs to continue exploring realignment into the Pac-12, likely waiting until the conference can secure a media rights deal.
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BERLIN (AP) — A man drove a car into a German school group standing in a popular Berlin shopping district Wednesday, killing a teacher and seriously injuring nine people, authorities said.
The man drove into people on a street corner at around 10:30 a.m. before getting the car back on the road and then crashing into a shop window around a block further on, police spokesman Thilo Cablitz said.
Berlin’s top security official, Iris Spranger, said the woman killed was a teacher on a school trip with students from the central German state of Hesse.
Six people sustained life-threatening injuries and another three were seriously injured, fire service spokesman Adrian Wentzel. Police said more than a dozen people were injured.
The driver was apparently detained by passers-by and then arrested swiftly by a police officer who was near the scene, Cablitz said. He said police are trying to determine whether the man deliberately drove into pedestrians or whether it was an accident, possibly caused by a medical emergency.
Police later tweeted that the driver was a 29-year-old German-Armenian who lived in Berlin.
Spranger said posters were found in the man’s car “in which he expressed views about Turkey.”
American-British actor John Barrowman, who was in a nearby store with his partner at the time of the crash, described the scene as “carnage.” Large numbers of police and first responders were at the scene, he said.
Berlin Mayor Franziska Giffey said she was “deeply shocked” by the incident and that authorities were keeping an open mind about possible motives.
Giffey said the crash brought “terrible memories” of a truck attack more than five years at the nearby Breitscheidplatz square. An Islamic extremist drove into a Christmas market in 2016, resulting in 13 deaths.
In a 2019 incident in central Berlin, an SUV plowed into a group of pedestrians, killing four people. The driver had suffered an epileptic seizure and veered onto the sidewalk.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Olivier Nkamhoua and Josiah-Jordan James each scored 18 points to lead No. 22 Tennessee to a 81-50 victory over Florida Gulf Coast on Wednesday night.
The Volunteers (2-1) bounced back from a loss to Colorado over the weekend by focusing on defense and limiting Florida Gulf Coast to 30% shooting (14 of 46).
Zach Anderson led the Eagles (2-2) with 11 points.
Julian Phillips had 11 points and Jahmai Mashack came off the bench and scored 10 points in the second half for Tennessee.
Florida Gulf Coast went nearly five minutes without scoring midway through the first half. Meanwhile, Tennessee scored 14 points and built a a double-digit lead. The Vols led 37-20 at the break.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
Tennessee’s miserable game against Colorado on Sunday, a team that lost to Grambling, dropped the Vols 11 spots in the poll, to 22nd. The key to recovery is finding a plan that can be implemented when they shoot like they did against the Buffaloes (25% from the field, 27% from 3-point range).
BIG PICTURE
Florida Gulf Coast: A season-opening win at Southern California was a step in the right direction for the Eagles. Since then, losses to San Diego and Tennessee sandwiched a win over Ave Maria. The tough early season schedule should pay off as they bid for the title in the Gulf Coast Showcase.
Tennessee: After shooting 25% from the field in a loss to Colorado, the Vols went back to the drawing board. They tinkered with the starting lineup, sending Zakai Ziegler to the bench — where the point guard excelled in his “sixth man” role last season — and put Josiah-Jordan James back as a starter. He was slowed at the start of the season after offseason knee surgery. Big man Uros Plavisic missed Wednesday's game with an ankle injury from Sunday's loss to Colorado.
UP NEXT
Florida Gulf Coast: The Eagles return home for the three-game Gulf Coast Showcase Monday-Wednesday. They begin competition against Northern Kentucky on Monday.
Tennessee: The Vols will be facing Butler on Wednesday in the first game of the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Three Russian cosmonauts returned safely Thursday from a mission to the International Space Station.
The Soyuz MS-21 spacecraft carrying Oleg Artemyev, Denis Matveyev and Sergey Korsakov touched down softly at 4:57 p.m. at a designated site in the steppes of Kazakhstan, 150 kilometers (90 miles) southeast of the city of Zhezkazgan.
The trio had arrived at the space station in March. For Artemyev, the mission marked a third space flight, bringing his total time spent in orbit to 561 days. Matveyev and Korsakov each logged 195 days on their first missions.
As the Soyuz capsule was descending, using a big striped red-and-white parachute under clear skies, Artemyev reported to Mission Control that all members of the crew were feeling fine.
Helicopter support teams landed minutes after their landing to recover the space crew. After a quick post-flight medical exam, the cosmonauts were flown to the Star City cosmonaut training center outside Moscow.
The space station is currently being operated by Samantha Cristoforetti of the European Space Agency, NASA astronauts Bob Hines, Kjell Lindgren, Frank Rubio and Jessica Watkins, and the Russian space agency Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/science/ap-science/ap-3-russian-cosmonauts-return-safely-from-intl-space-station/ | 2022-09-29 20:02:36 | 0 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/science/ap-science/ap-3-russian-cosmonauts-return-safely-from-intl-space-station/ |
There are many authors appearing in Milwaukee this month. This is only a sampling of the many authors who will be in town. And, with Father’s Day around the corner, it should come as no surprise that “dads” take center stage for many of these writers.
Milwaukee author Ryan A. Campbell will be appearing for an open-ended discussion about his new book Scambait at Binary Bar on June 9, 7pm. Scambait is an often humorous, fast-paced novel that will draw you in and keep you reading. In a time when many of us have grown increasingly skeptical and have become wary and suspicious that everyone is trying to scam us, what else is the novel’s protagonist, Eric Admundson, supposed to think when he receives an email from his long-dead father. It has to be a scam. Or is it? This novel will keep you guessing right up to the exciting conclusion. To learn more about this event, click here.
Well-known essayist and observer of life, David Sedaris, will do a reading from his new book Happy Go Lucky, followed by a book signing at Boswell Books on June 17, 2 p.m. Happy Go Lucky, in the fashion of his previous works, is a collection of essays full of keen observation and musings about life by Sedaris. Several of the essays in the book are about Sedaris’ complicated relationship with his father and his father’s passing. Pre-registration is required for this event, and each ticket comes with a copy of the book. After the event attendees have all had their books signed, there will be a free signing for fans who didn’t attend the event. To get tickets, or to learn more about this event, click here.
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Author Nabil Ayers will appear at Boswell Books on June 14, 6:30 p.m. in conversation with radio personality Justin Barney to discuss Ayer’s new memoir, My Life in the Sunshine. Ayer deftly brings the reader along on his personal journey of discovery about his absent father, jazz musician, Roy Ayers. Along the way, we learn about the ways his father’s non-involvement helped to shape Ayers’ own identity and his relationship with music. Signed or personalized copies of the book are only available with pre-orders. If you’d like to attend this free event in-person or virtually, click here to register or learn more.
Perhaps best known for his much-acclaimed 2006 work, The Pale Blue Eye, about Edgar Allen Poe and soon to be a Netflix movie starring Christian Bale, author Louis Bayard is coming to Milwaukee. Bayard will appear at Boswell Books on June 27, 6:30 p.m. in conversation with Christina Clancy to discuss his latest historical novel, Jackie and Me. This new work focuses on the time before Jacqueline Bouvier becomes Jacqueline Kennedy. As told through the eyes of a photographer who was present and a part of the famous couple’s courtship, readers will experience a much deeper and nuanced view of their developing relationship. Signed or personalized copies of the book are only available with pre-orders. If you’d like to attend this free event in-person or virtually, click here to register or learn more. | https://shepherdexpress.com/culture/books/june-author-appearances-and-book-signings/ | 2022-06-07 18:22:46 | 1 | https://shepherdexpress.com/culture/books/june-author-appearances-and-book-signings/ |
PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.21 per common share. The dividend is payable on October 28, 2022, to shareholders of record as of October 14, 2022.
About Umpqua Holdings Corporation
Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ) is the parent company of Umpqua Bank, an Oregon-based bank recognized for its entrepreneurial approach, innovative customer experience, and distinctive banking solutions. Umpqua Bank has locations across Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho and Nevada. Umpqua Holdings Corporation is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. For more information, visit umpquabank.com.
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LUBBOCK, Texas — JaKobe Coles made two free throws with 4.3 seconds remaining, and No. 24 TCU held on for an 83-82 victory over Texas Tech on Saturday despite blowing a 12-point lead in the final eight minutes.
After De'Vion Harmon's steal and layup put the Red Raiders in front by one with 12 seconds remaining, Coles caught a pass from Emanuel Miller in the lane and was fouled by Fardaws Aimaq going up for the shot. The Horned Frogs (19-10, 8-8 Big 12) weren't in the bonus.
Harmon's desperation 3-pointer as the buzzer sounded wasn't close, ending a four-game winning streak Texas Tech (16-13, 5-11), which is trying to stay in the hunt for an NCAA Tournament berth despite an 0-8 start in Big 12 play.
Mike Miles Jr. scored 24 points for the Horned Frogs, who had lost five of six and were coming off a loss to No. 3 Kansas at home. Miller had 14 points and 12 rebounds for TCU, while Xavier Cork scored 10 points despite foul trouble.
Aimaq scored 19 points, Harmon had 18 and Kevin Obanor finished with 17 points and nine rebounds for Texas Tech.
TCU led 74-62 after a 3-pointer by Coles, who scored 15 points, with 7:39 remaining, but Texas Tech went on an 8-0 run and eventually got the deficit to two with three minutes to go.
Jaylon Tyson's 3-pointer with 1:43 left gave the Red Raiders their first lead since the 10-minute mark of the first half before Damion Baugh fed Miles for a dunk.
With TCU still leading by one, Miles drove to the basket before a kick-out pass that Harmon intercepted and converted into a layup for an 82-81 lead.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
TCU managed to stay ranked through its extended slump, and is 2-5 in February. The Frogs have been ranked in 12 consecutive polls, but that school-record streak could be in jeopardy when the new AP Top 25 comes out Monday.
BIG PICTURE
TCU: The Horned Frogs ended a seven-game losing streak in Lubbock, and former Texas Tech player Micah Peavy played an important role in the second half. All four of his points came in a stretch that helped turn away one of several second-half rallies from the Red Raiders.
Texas Tech: The Red Raiders might have finished the rally with better defensive rebounding in the second half. The Horned Frogs had several put-back buckets after the break and outscored Texas Tech 20-12 on second-chance points.
UP NEXT
TCU: No. 8 Texas at home on Wednesday.
Texas Tech: At No. 3 Kansas on Tuesday.
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NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Irving H. Picard, Securities Investor Protection Act (SIPA) Trustee for the liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC (BLMIS), filed a motion today in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York seeking approval for an allocation of more than $44 million in recoveries to the BLMIS Customer Fund and an authorization for a fourteenth pro rata interim distribution of more than $33 million from the Customer Fund to BLMIS customers with allowed claims. A hearing on the motion has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. EST.
The proposed fourteenth pro rata interim distribution is the result of approximately $14.35 million in settlements and recoveries achieved by the SIPA Trustee and the legal teams since the last interim distribution in February 2022. The proposed distribution includes the release of a $14.5 million general reserve that was previously allocated to the Customer Fund and held for unknown contingencies.
"SIPC is committed to working with and supporting the SIPA Trustee and his team as they continue to pursue the recovery of stolen customer funds within the judicial system," said Josephine Wang, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). "On behalf of SIPC, I would like to thank the SIPA Trustee and the dedicated SIPC and Trustee teams for their tireless efforts this year. We look forward to more victories and recoveries in 2023 for the benefit of customers."
"We are proud to continue our quest to recover additional funds and return them to defrauded claimants," said Mr. Picard. "I am grateful for the commitment of our legal team, led by David Sheehan, for realizing more recovered funds than in any other case of its kind, and to SIPC for its support in making this happen. With this pending distribution we will have returned more than 70 percent of the stolen funds to BLMIS customers with allowed claims."
"This has been a strong year for us on the judicial front," said David J. Sheehan, Chief Counsel to the SIPA Trustee. "The courts continue to reject the arguments by defendants that they should be allowed to retain funds that belong to other Madoff victims. Many of these cases involve sophisticated institutions that failed to meet their fiduciary responsibilities, thereby allowing the fraud to go undiscovered for years. I am hopeful that we will be able to hold these institutions accountable and there will be additional recoveries in the coming years."
Fourteenth Distribution Will Bring Total Amount Restored to More Than $14.36 Billion
When combined with the prior thirteen distributions, the fourteenth distribution will equal 70.630% percent of each customer's allowed claim amount, unless that claim has been fully satisfied. The aggregate amount distributed to eligible BLMIS customers will total more than $14.36 billion, including approximately $849.9 million in advances committed by SIPC.
As of October 31, 2022, the SIPA Trustee has recovered or reached agreements to recover approximately $14.541 billion. This recovery far exceeds any prior restitution effort related to Ponzi schemes both in terms of dollars and percentage of stolen funds recovered.
The proposed distribution will be paid on claims relating to 780 BLMIS accounts and represents approximately 0.178% of their net equity claims, with an average payment amount of $42,679.08. When combined with the previous thirteen distributions and $849.9 million in advances committed by SIPC, 1,514 accounts with an allowed claim amount of up to $1,701,900.07 will be fully satisfied following the fourteenth interim distribution.
No funds recovered in the Madoff Recovery Initiative are used to pay costs associated with the recovery. All trustee, legal, and accounting fees, as well as administrative expenses, are paid by SIPC.
The Fourteenth Customer Fund Allocation and Distribution Motion can be found on the United States Bankruptcy Court's website at http://www.nysb.uscourts.gov/; Bankr. S.D.N.Y., No. 08-01789 (CGM). It can also be found on the SIPA Trustee's website along with more information on the BLMIS liquidation at: www.madofftrustee.com.
Ms. Wang and Messrs. Picard and Sheehan would like to thank Seanna Brown and Heather Wlodek of BakerHostetler, who worked on the fourteenth pro rata interim distribution and its related filings, as well as BakerHostetler, Windels Marx and all of the attorneys and professionals whose work has led to the distribution. They would also like to thank Vineet Sehgal and his colleagues at AlixPartners, as well as Michael Post, Kevin H. Bell, Nathanael Kelley, Nicholas Hallenbeck, and their colleagues at SIPC, for their ongoing work and participation in the Madoff Recovery Initiative distributions.
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Frank Sokoski hopes to get close to procession, hear Big Ben’s muffled chimes.
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When Big Ben tolls the hour this morning in muffled tones ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, Frank Skokoski expects to be on the streets of Westminster, London, to hear the somber sound.
The Hazle Township resident flew to England Last week expressly for the purpose of being there when the United Kingdom’s longest reigning monarch is laid to rest.
“I admire her for living a life of service. That’s something other leaders should emulate,” said Skokoski. “So I’m going to pay my respects.”
He has not been among those who waited in the long queue to pay respects to the queen’s coffin, but he does hope to get as close to the funeralprocession as possible.
An attorney and experienced traveler, Skokoski, 64, shares photos from his journeys at https://keepyoureyespeeled.net.
He’s also a traveler with a sense of history: Skokoski went to Rome for the funeral of Pope John Paul II and the inauguration of Pope Francis, and he was in Washington for the inaugurations of Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
“I just like to be part of history,” Skokoski said. “The British love their queen, and I wanted to be there to see the reaction, how the people react.”
Even ahead of today’s service, Skokoski has observed many tributes to the late monarch’s memory in his travels.
“I can tell you this: Every church has a service going on. Every storefront, almost, has a picture. Look at all the floral tributes. People here love this person. Even those who may not agree with the monarchy want to honor and respect her,” he said.
And yes, as one might expect, traffic on the roads and railways is intense, he added.
While Skokoski is in England to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth, he also has taken the opportunity to take in some of the sights, as well as checking off some “bucket list” items.
The phone interview for this story was conducted with a gentle wind blowing across the English landscape as Skokoski was leaving Stonehenge, which Skokoski reached on a long bus ride from London.
“I’m in awe,” he wrote of the prehistoric monument in a Facebook post.
Earlier in the trip, Skokoski paid homage to “Lord of the Rings” author JRR Tolkien at his grave in Oxford.
“I’ve loved Tolkien since I was a child,” he said. “It was very moving.”
Reflecting on Stonehenge and and Tolkien had Skokoski in a contemplative mood as he thought about how he would feel during today’s ceremony.
“Remember what (poet) John Donne wrote: Ask not for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee,” Skokoski said Sunday afternoon.
“And tomorrow it tolls for the queen.” | https://www.timesleader.com/news/1575265/hazle-twp-resident-made-pilgrimage-to-london-for-queens-funeral | 2022-09-19 04:40:10 | 1 | https://www.timesleader.com/news/1575265/hazle-twp-resident-made-pilgrimage-to-london-for-queens-funeral |
VILNIUS, Lithuania — (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday hailed an agreement for Sweden to join NATO as more work remained to determine a path forward for Ukraine's future with the alliance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized as “absurd” the absence of a timetable for his country's entry.
Biden described the summit as a “historic moment” and said the United States agreed with a proposal, yet to be released publicly, to outline a path for Ukraine's eventual membership.
However, Zelenskyy, who was on his way to Vilnius to join the summit, expressed disappointment with how the negotiations were playing out.
"We value our allies," he wrote on Twitter but added that "Ukraine also deserves respect."
“It’s unprecedented and absurd when time frame is not set neither for the invitation nor for Ukraine’s membership,” Zelensky said. He finished with, “Uncertainty is weakness. And I will openly discuss this at the summit.”
A public flash of anger from the Ukrainian leader, who has been hailed by the West as a hero for his leadership during the Russian invasion, could renew tensions in Vilnius just as they had begun to subside.
On Monday evening, the night before the summit opened, Turkey withdrew its objections to Sweden joining the alliance, a step toward the unity that Western leaders have been eager to demonstrate in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The deal was reached after days of intensive meetings, and it's poised to expand the alliance's strength in Northern Europe.
“Rumors of the death of NATO’s unity were greatly exaggerated," Jake Sullivan, the U.S. national security adviser, told reporters triumphantly on Tuesday.
According to a joint statement issued when the deal was announced, Erdogan will ask Turkey's parliament to approve Sweden joining NATO. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, another holdout, is expected to take a similar step. Hungary's foreign minister said Tuesday that his country's ratification of Sweden's NATO membership was now just a “technical matter.”
The outcome is a victory as well for Biden, as well, who has touted NATO's expansion as an example of how Russia's invasion of Ukraine has backfired on Moscow. Finland has already become the 31st member of the alliance, and Sweden is on deck to become the 32nd. Both Nordic countries were historically nonaligned until the war increased fears of Russian aggression.
Because of the deal on Sweden's membership, "this summit is already historic before it has started,” Stoltenberg said.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that NATO's expansion is "one of the reasons that led to the current situation.”
"It looks like the Europeans don’t understand their mistake,” Peskov said. He warned against putting Ukraine on a fast track for NATO membership.
“Potentially it’s very dangerous for the European security, it carries very big risks," Peskov said.
Biden began Tuesday by meeting with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, where he emphasized his commitment to transatlantic cooperation.
“Nothing happens here that doesn't affect us,” he told Nauseda. The White House said Nauseda presented Biden with the Order of Vytautas the Great, the highest award a Lithuanian president can bestow. Biden is the first U.S. president to receive it.
Biden and Erdogan were scheduled to meet Tuesday evening, and it was unclear how some of the Turkish president's other demands will be resolved. He has been seeking advanced American fighter jets and a path toward membership in the European Union. The White House has expressed support for both, but publicly insisted that the issues were not related to Sweden's membership in NATO.
“I stand ready to work with President Erdogan and Turkey on enhancing defense and deterrence in the Euro-Atlantic area,” Biden said in a statement late Monday.
The phrasing was a nod to Biden's commitment to help Turkey acquire new F-16 fighter jets, according to an administration official who was not authorized to comment publicly.
The Biden administration has backed Turkey’s desire to buy 40 new F-16s as well as modernization kits from the U.S. It's a move some in Congress, most notably Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez, D-N.J, have opposed over Turkey blocking NATO membership for Sweden, its human rights record and other concerns.
In Washington, Menendez said he was “continuing to have my reservations” on providing the fighter aircraft to Turkey. If the Biden administration could show that Turkey wouldn’t use the F-16s belligerently against other NATO members, particularly its neighbor Greece, and meet other conditions, “then there may be a way forward,” Menendez told reporters.
NATO members are now focused on Ukraine's desire to join NATO. The Baltic states — including Lithuania, which is hosting the event — have pushed for a strong show of support and a clear pathway toward membership for Ukraine.
The United States and Germany have resisted that, and Biden said last week that Ukraine wasn't ready to join. Members of NATO, he told CNN, need to "meet all the qualifications, from democratization to a whole range of other issues," a nod toward longstanding concerns about governance and corruption in Kyiv.
In addition, some fear that bringing Ukraine into NATO would serve more as a provocation to Russia than as a deterrence against aggression.
Stoltenberg wrote in Foreign Affairs on Monday that the alliance would "upgrade our political ties" by forming a NATO-Ukraine Council, which would be "a platform for decisions and crisis consultation."
Zelenskyy is scheduled to attend the summit on Wednesday and meet with Biden.
NATO committed to eventual membership for Ukraine in 2008 under President George W. Bush, a goal Stoltenberg reiterated in Vilnius.
He said NATO had agreed to forgo requiring a “membership action plan" for Ukraine, but was not more specific.
“Ukraine is much closer to NATO so I think the time has come to reflect that in other NATO decisions,” Stoltenberg said.
Jake Sullivan, Biden's national security adviser, said allies were debating the “precise nature” of Ukraine's pathway to membership. However, he promised that the summit would demonstrate how Russian President Vladimir Putin's hopes for fractures within NATO will be unfulfilled.
“He has been disappointed at every turn,” Sullivan said. “Vilnius will very much disappoint him.”
Biden is on a five-day trip to Europe, with the NATO summit as its centerpiece.
The president spent Monday in the United Kingdom, meeting at Windsor Castle with King Charles III and in London with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
After the summit ends on Wednesday, Biden will travel to Helsinki to celebrate Finland's recent entry into NATO and meet with Nordic leaders.
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Associated Press writers Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro and Darlene Superville in Washington, Justin Spike in Budapest, Hungary, and Lorne Cook in Vilnius, Lithuania, contributed to this report.
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HERE ON AIR AND INSIDE YOUR NEWS APP. TONIGHT, A NASHUA MAN FACING CHARGES AFTER POLICE SAY HE THREATENED TWO KIDS WITH A GUN. OFFICERS RESPONDING FOR A REPORT OF CRIMINAL THREATENING WITH A FIREARM. 69 YEAR OLD LAWRENCE WELLER TAKEN IN. POLICE HAVEN’T GIVEN ANY OTHER DETAILS AT THIS POINT. HE IS NOW BEING HE
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A Nashua man is facing charges after police said he threatened two kids with a gun. Officers responded to the report of criminal threatening with a firearm.Lawrence Weller, 69, was arrested. Police did not give any other details.He's being held on preventative detention and will face a judge Friday.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Afresh, the leading AI-powered fresh food technology provider, today announced a $115 million Series B funding round led by Spark Capital and with participation from Insight Partners, VMG Partners, and Bright Pixel Capital. Walter Robb, senior executive partner at S2G Ventures and former co-CEO of Whole Foods Market also joins the round. All prior investors, including Maersk Growth, High Sage, and Innovation Endeavors also participated in the round, bringing the company's total funding to $148 million.
"Food, more so than anything else, shapes the health of people and our planet. We founded Afresh with the purpose of eliminating food waste and making nutritious food more accessible. We're thrilled to use this capital to expand the scale and scope of our Fresh Operating System," says Matt Schwartz, co-founder and CEO of Afresh.
Afresh will use the investment to scale across thousands more stores and expand the footprint of its Fresh Operating System, an efficient, flexible solution for forecasting, inventory, ordering, and store operations, to support new fresh categories like meat and bakery. The funding will also be used to grow Afresh's team and expand internationally to Europe.
Aiming to serve 10% of U.S. grocery stores by the end of 2022, Afresh tripled its customer base in 2021, signing regional chains like CUB and national chains like Albertsons, with plans to roll out to more than 2,300 Albertsons stores by the end of 2022. On average, stores using Afresh reduce food waste by 25% or more. They also see a 2-4% increase in top-line revenue growth and have a 40% or more increase to their produce operating margin.
"The transformative results that Afresh provides are not only seen in grocers' bottom lines, but also extend to the impact on our planet through the reduction of food waste," said Will Reed, General Partner at Spark Capital. "We're proud to support Afresh through their next stage of growth as they continue on their mission to curb climate change and improve our ability to feed the world in healthy ways."
Afresh's mission is to eliminate fresh food waste and increase access for all. Food waste is an enormous problem in the U.S. and worldwide, and studies have shown that about 40% of all food in the U.S. is thrown away. Project Drawdown cites reducing food waste as the number one lever to curb climate change. Afresh is on track to help retailers save 34 million pounds of food waste by the end of 2022.
"Afresh is building a tool for the modern age that not only helps grocers manage fresh categories more effectively but also cuts down on food waste at the retail level, which amounts to 30-35% wasted annually," said Robb. "Additionally, I was impressed by how closely Afresh partners with store teams to ensure its technology is not only easy but empowering to use, effectively enabling grocers to serve the freshest food to their customers."
About Afresh
Afresh is the world's leading fresh technology company. Afresh's AI-powered solutions optimize critical functions in fresh food, including ordering, inventory, merchandising, and operations. Afresh significantly reduces food waste, improves its partners' profitability, and makes fresher, healthier food more accessible to all. Founded in 2017 with the mission to eliminate food waste and make fresh food accessible to all, Afresh has grown rapidly with grocery customers across the US. Today Afresh has announced partnerships with grocers in over 3,000 stores and 40 states, including Albertsons, WinCo Foods, Heinen's, Save Mart, Bashas, Cub Foods, and more. Learn more at www.afresh.com.
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PENNSYLVANIA, USA — A nationwide shortage of prescription mixed amphetamine salts, more commonly referred to by their name-brand version Adderall, is leading people to find other ways to get the drug.
"There are a lot of illicit uses for Adderall, so that demand is there," said Executive Director and Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Harrisburg University Erik Hefti. "And not only that, it's heavily regulated, so it's difficult to get legitimate Adderall."
Social media and the internet have become popular destinations for people to find counterfeits.
"The big concern here is that in a shortage, Americans will go online and try to source Adderall themselves," Shabbir Imber Safdar with Partnership for Safe Medicines said. "96% of the pharmacies operating online that you find through search engines are operating illegally."
Hefti said easy access to knock-off versions of the drug pose a safety risk.
"Counterfeit medications don't have any quality control per se," Hefti said. "So you really don't know what you're taking and that can be very dangerous in a lot of different ways."
Instances of counterfeit Adderall in more than 25 states, including in Pennsylvania, involve pills laced with meth, fentanyl, and other unknown substances, according to a report by the Partnership for Safe Medicines.
One way to know if a pill is legitimate are markings that identify the drug and the company that made it. A tell tale sign of counterfeit drugs is not having any markings, though in some cases they do resemble the real thing like these images from the Drug Enforcement Administration.
"These things look so good, even a pharmacist couldn't tell the difference," said Safdar.
Bottom line, Hefti said it is important to get your prescription from a reliable source.
"If you are getting Adderall from any place, besides a pharmacy or a healthcare professional, you are taking a huge risk that that is indeed counterfeit." | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/state/counterfeit-adderall-reported-pennsylvania-other-states-amid-shortage/521-c0de8267-01d6-4620-91af-eca93106e1eb | 2022-11-21 11:25:20 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/state/counterfeit-adderall-reported-pennsylvania-other-states-amid-shortage/521-c0de8267-01d6-4620-91af-eca93106e1eb |
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André O. Hudson, Rochester Institute of Technology and Gary Skuse, Rochester Institute of Technology
(THE CONVERSATION) The Third International Summit on Human Genome Editing, a three-day conference organized by the Royal Society, the U.K. Academy of Medical Sciences, the U.S. National Academies of Sciences and Medicine and The World Academy of Sciences, was held this week in March 2023 at the Francis Crick Institute in London. Scientists, bioethicists, physicians, patients and others gathered to discuss the latest developments on this technology that lets researchers modify DNA with precision. And a major topic at the summit was how to enforce research policies and ethical principles for human genome editing.
One of the first agenda items was how to regulate human genome editing in China in light of its misuse in 2018, when scientists modified the DNA of two human embryos before birth to have resistance against HIV infection. The controversy stems from the fact that because the technology is relatively early in its development, and its potential risks have not been reduced or eliminated, editing human embryos in ways they could pass on to their own offspring could lead to a variety of known and unknown adverse complications. The summit speakers noted that while China has updated its guidelines and laws on human genome editing, it failed to address privately funded research – an issue other countries also face. Many countries, including the U.S., do not have sufficiently robust regulatory frameworks to prevent a repeat of the 2018 scandal.
We are a biochemist and a geneticist who teach and conduct research in genomics and ethics at the Rochester Institute of Technology. As in our classrooms, debate about genome editing continues in the field.
What is genome editing?
The human genome typically consists of 23 pairs of chromosomes made of approximately 3.2 billion nucleotides – the building blocks of DNA. There are four nucleotides that make up DNA: adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G) and cytosine (C). If the genome were a book, each chromosome would be a chapter, each gene on a particular chromosome would be a paragraph and each paragraph would be made of individual letters (A, T, G or C).
One can imagine a book with over 3 billion characters might need editing to correct mistakes that occurred during the writing or copying processes.
Genome editing is a way for scientists to make specific changes to the DNA in a cell or in an entire organism by adding, removing or swapping in or out one or more nucleotides. In people, these changes can be done in somatic cells, those with DNA that cannot be inherited by offspring, or in gamete cells, those containing DNA that can be passed on to offspring. Genome editing of gamete cells, which includes egg or sperm, is controversial, as any changes would be passed on to descendants. Most existing guidelines and policies prohibit its use at this time.
How CRISPR works
In 2012, scientists published a groundbreaking study demonstrating how CRISPR, or Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats, can be used to accurately change specific DNA sequences.
CRISPR’s natural origins are as a kind of immune response for bacteria. Bacteria that can be infected with viruses have evolved mechanisms to combat them. When a bacterium is infected with a particular virus, it keeps a small piece of the viral DNA sequence called a “spacer” in its own genome. This spacer is an exact match to the viral DNA. Upon subsequent infection, the bacterium is able to use the spacer to recruit a scissorlike protein called Cas9 that can sever new viral DNA attempting to integrate into the bacterium’s genome. This cut to the genetic material prevents the virus from replicating and killing its bacterial host.
After this discovery, scientists were able to fine-tune the system in the lab to be highly precise. They can sever DNA from a variety of cells, including human cells, at a specific location in the genome and subsequently edit it by adding, removing or swapping nucleotides. This is similar to adding or removing letters and words from a book.
This technology has the potential to treat diseases that have genetic origins. One of the summit’s sessions covered CRISPR’s ongoing experimental use to treat patients with sickle cell anemia and beta-thalassemia, two blood disorders caused by mutations in the genes. Notably, genetic modification to treat sickle cell anemia and beta-thalassemia involves editing somatic cells, not germline cells. But as the summit speakers noted, whether these likely expensive therapies will be accessible to the people who need them most, especially in low- and middle-income countries, is a problem that requires changes to how treatments are sold.
Ethics of human genome editing
Many questions remain concerning the safety of genome editing, along with its potential to promote eugenics and exacerbate inequities and inequality.
A number of the summit’s sessions involved discussion on the ethics and regulation of the use of this tool. While the landmark 1979 Belmont Report outlined several ethical pillars to guide human research in the U.S., it was published before human genome editing was developed. In 2021, the World Health Organization issued recommendations on human genome editing as a tool to advance public health. There is no current international law governing human genome editing.
There is still a debate regarding how to use this technology. Some people equate genome editing to interfering with the work of God and argue that it shouldn’t be used at all, while others recognize its potential value and weigh that against its potential risks. The latter focuses on the fundamental question of where to draw the line between which applications are considered acceptable and which are not. For example, some people will agree that using genome editing to modify a defective gene that may lead to an infant’s death if untreated is acceptable. But these same people may frown upon the use of genome editing to ensure that an unborn child has specific physical features such as blue eyes or blond hair.
Nor is there consensus about what diseases are desirable targets. For example, it may be acceptable to modify a gene to prevent an infant’s death but not acceptable to modify one that prevents a disease later in life, such as the gene responsible for Huntington’s disease.
The potential for positive applications of human genome editing is both numerous and tantalizing. But establishing informed regulatory legislation everyone can agree on is and will continue to be a challenge. Conferences such as the human genome editing summit are one way to continue important discussions and educate the scientific community and the public on the benefits and risks of genome editing.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/human-genome-editing-offers-tantalizing-possibilities-but-without-clear-guidelines-many-ethical-questions-still-remain-200983. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/human-genome-editing-offers-tantalizing-17826539.php | 2023-03-08 14:01:31 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/human-genome-editing-offers-tantalizing-17826539.php |
BOSTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saga Education, the national nonprofit behind one of the most effective personalized tutoring programs in the country, today announced three new partnerships with Chicago Public Schools, New Mexico Public Education Department, Rhode Island Department of Education, and the Maryland State Department of Education to provide consulting and technical assistance to develop and implement high-impact tutoring programs.
Drawing from Saga's experience delivering more than two million hours of high-impact tutoring, Saga's team works with states and districts on program design, tutor recruitment and training, curriculum design, and the implementation of ongoing assessments to measure student progress. With these new partnerships, not only will Saga's tutoring programs be made available to students, but Saga will be providing resources and capacity building to help districts implement effective tutoring programs.
"The demand for effective, research-backed high-impact tutoring is growing and we are proud to partner with these leaders in Chicago, New Mexico, and Rhode Island to ensure students can reach their full potential," said AJ Gutierrez, co-founder of Saga Education. "We are excited for the opportunity to share what we've learned from implementing and operating highly-effective tutoring programs across the country."
In addition, Saga will be partnering with the Oklahoma State Department of Education and North Carolina's Guilford County Schools to provide tutor training through Saga Connect and Saga Coach.
The need for ways to help children recover academically from the COVID-19 pandemic is enabling school districts to turn to high-impact tutoring to ensure students have additional support. Saga Education partners with schools across the nation to leverage tutoring relationships and to help students unlock their potential.
Since 2013, the University of Chicago Education Lab has researched Saga Education's intensive math tutoring model in Chicago Public Schools and in New York City, finding that it substantially improves academic outcomes for high school students. In two randomized controlled trials, students who received Saga tutoring learned as much as an extra two and a half years of math in one academic year – the equivalent to closing up to 50 percent of the black-white test score gap in one school year. The randomized controlled trials also found that Saga's tutoring model reduced math course failure rates by 60 percent.
Saga Education is an evidence-based, personalized tutoring intervention designed to support students struggling with math, to give them the confidence and academic strength to graduate high school and pursue their dreams. In 2020, the organization was named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Educational Companies, recognized for its evidence-based, scalable tutoring model which serves students in high-need schools.
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MULBERRY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said it found a newborn baby left on a small hill in Mulberry, Florida, early Saturday morning.
Deputies found the baby at around 1:47 a.m. near the Regal Loop Mobile Home Park after someone said they heard a baby crying outside. At the time, the temperature was in the low 50s.
According to the sheriff’s office, the baby was wrapped in a blanket with the placenta attached to her body.
Medics with Polk County Fire Rescue said they believe the girl was born about an hour before deputies found her, based on her body temperature.
Rescue personnel took the newborn to a local hospital, where she is said to be in good health.
The sheriff’s office said it deployed its K-9 unit, aviation unit, a drone and a bloodhound to find the child’s mother, but they have yet to locate her.
“It was by the Grace of God that we found the abandoned baby girl when we did, before exposure to the cold or any animals caused her any harm,” Sheriff Grady Judd said. “She was left in an extremely vulnerable condition, but she’s a strong little girl, and it looks like she’s doing great.”
Mothers in Florida have protections to give up their newborn children safely without fear of prosecution thanks to the Saven Haven Law of 2000. Parents can leave an unharmed baby at any Safe Haven, typically hospitals or a properly staffed EMS or fire station.
If anyone knows where the child’s mother is, call the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 863-298-6200. | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/national-news/newborn-baby-found-abandoned-near-florida-mobile-home-park/ | 2023-01-30 17:51:49 | 0 | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/national-news/newborn-baby-found-abandoned-near-florida-mobile-home-park/ |
The Great Grift: How billions in COVID-19 relief aid was stolen or wasted
By RICHARD LARDNER, JENNIFER McDERMOTT and AARON KESSLER
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Much of the theft was brazen, even simple.
Fraudsters used the Social Security numbers of dead people and federal prisoners to get unemployment checks. Cheaters collected those benefits in multiple states. And federal loan applicants weren’t cross-checked against a Treasury Department database that would have raised red flags about sketchy borrowers.
Criminals and gangs grabbed the money. But so did a U.S. soldier in Georgia, the pastors of a defunct church in Texas, a former state lawmaker in Missouri and a roofing contractor in Montana.
All of it led to the greatest grift in U.S. history, with thieves plundering billions of dollars in federal COVID-19 relief aid intended to combat the worst pandemic in a century and to stabilize an economy in free fall.
An Associated Press analysis found that fraudsters potentially stole more than $280 billion in COVID-19 relief funding; another $123 billion was wasted or misspent. Combined, the loss represents 10% of the $4.2 trillion the U.S. government has so far disbursed in COVID relief aid.
That number is certain to grow as investigators dig deeper into thousands of potential schemes.
How could so much be stolen? Investigators and outside experts say the government, in seeking to quickly spend trillions in relief aid, conducted too little oversight during the pandemic’s early stages and instituted too few restrictions on applicants. In short, they say, the grift was just way too easy.
“Here was this sort of endless pot of money that anyone could access,” said Dan Fruchter, chief of the fraud and white-collar crime unit at the U.S. Attorney’s office in the Eastern District of Washington. “Folks kind of fooled themselves into thinking that it was a socially acceptable thing to do, even though it wasn’t legal.”
The U.S. government has charged more than 2,230 defendants with pandemic-related fraud crimes and is conducting thousands of investigations.
Most of the looted money was swiped from three large pandemic-relief initiatives launched during the Trump administration and inherited by President Joe Biden. Those programs were designed to help small businesses and unemployed workers survive the economic upheaval caused by the pandemic.
The pilfering was wide but not always as deep as the eye-catching headlines about cases involving many millions of dollars. But all of the theft, big and small, illustrates an epidemic of scams and swindles at a time America was grappling with overrun hospitals, school closures and shuttered businesses. Since the pandemic began in early 2020, more than 1.13 million people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Michael Horowitz, the U.S. Justice Department inspector general who chairs the federal Pandemic Response Accountability Committee, told Congress the fraud is “clearly in the tens of billions of dollars” and may eventually exceed $100 billion.
Horowitz told the AP he was sticking with that estimate, but won’t be certain about the number until he gets more solid data.
“I’m hesitant to get too far out on how much it is,” he said. “But clearly it’s substantial and the final accounting is still at least a couple of years away.”
Mike Galdo, the U.S. Justice Department’s acting director for COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement, said, “It is an unprecedented amount of fraud.”
Before leaving office, former President Donald Trump approved emergency aid measures totaling $3.2 trillion, according to figures from the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee. Biden’s 2021 American Rescue Plan authorized the spending of another $1.9 trillion. About a fifth of the $5.2 trillion has yet to be paid out, according to the committee’s most recent accounting.
Never has so much federal emergency aid been injected into the U.S. economy so quickly. “The largest rescue package in American history,” U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro told Congress.
The enormous scale of that package has obscured multi-billion dollar mistakes.
An $837 billion IRS program, for example, succeeded 99% of the time in getting economic stimulus checks to the proper taxpayers, according to the tax agency. Nevertheless, that 1% failure rate translated into nearly $8 billion going to “ineligible individuals,” a Treasury Department inspector general told AP.
An IRS spokesman said the agency does not agree with all the figures cited by the watchdog and noted that, even if correct, the loss represented a tiny fraction of the program’s budget.
The health crisis thrust the Small Business Administration, an agency that typically gets little attention, into an unprecedented role. In the seven decades before the pandemic struck, for example, the SBA had doled out $67 billion in disaster loans.
When the pandemic struck, the agency was assigned to manage two massive relief efforts — the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Paycheck Protection programs, which would swell to more than a trillion dollars. SBA’s workforce had to get money out the door, fast, to help struggling businesses and their employees. COVID-19 pushed SBA’s pace from a walk to an Olympic sprint. Between March 2020 and the end of July 2020, the agency granted 3.2 million COVID-19 economic injury disaster loans totaling $169 billion, according to an SBA inspector general’s report, while at the same time implementing the huge new Paycheck Protection Program.
In the haste, guardrails to protect federal money were dropped. Prospective borrowers were allowed to “self-certify” that their loan applications were true. The CARES Act also barred SBA from looking at tax return transcripts that could have weeded out shady or undeserving applicants, a decision eventually reversed at the end of 2020.
“If you open up the bank window and say, give me your application and just promise me you really are who you say you are, you attract a lot of fraudsters and that’s what happened here,” Horowitz said.
The SBA inspector general’s office has estimated fraud in the COVID-19 economic injury disaster loan program at $86 billion and the Paycheck Protection program at $20 billion. The watchdog is expected in coming weeks to release revised loss figures that are likely to be much higher.
In an interview, SBA Inspector General Hannibal “Mike” Ware declined to say what the new fraud estimate for both programs will be.
“It will be a figure that is fair, that is 1,000% defensible by my office, fully backed by our significant criminal investigative activity that is taking place in this space,” Ware said.
Ware and his staff are overwhelmed with pandemic-related audits and investigations. The office has a backlog of more than 80,000 actionable leads, close to a 100 years’ worth of work.
“Death by a thousand cuts might be death by 80,000 cuts for them,” Horowitz said of Ware’s workload. “It’s just the magnitude of it, the enormity of it.”
A 2022 study from the University of Texas at Austin found almost five times as many suspicious Paycheck Protection loans as the $20 billion SBA’s inspector general has reported so far. The research, led by finance professor John Griffin, found as much as $117 billion in questionable and possibly fraudulent loans, citing indicators such as non-registered businesses and multiple loans to the same address.
Horowitz, the pandemic watchdog chairman, criticized the government’s failure early on to use the “Do Not Pay” Treasury Department database, designed to keep government money from going to debarred contractors, fugitives, felons or people convicted of tax fraud. Those reviews, he said, could have been done quickly.
“It’s a false narrative that has been set out, that there are only two choices,” Horowitz said. “One choice is, get the money out right away. And that the only other choice was to spend weeks and months trying to figure out who was entitled to it.”
In less than a few days, a week at most, Horowitz said, SBA might have discovered thousands of ineligible applicants.
“24 hours? 48 hours? Would that really have upended the program?” Horowitz said. “I don’t think it would have. And it was data sitting there. It didn’t get checked.”
The Biden administration put in place stricter rules to stem pandemic fraud, including use of the “Do Not Pay” database. Biden also recently proposed a $1.6 billion plan to boost law enforcement efforts to go after pandemic relief fraudsters.
“I think the bottom line is regardless of what the number is, it emanates overwhelmingly from three programs that were designed and originated in 2020 with too many large holes that opened the door to criminal fraud,” Gene Sperling, the White House American Rescue Plan coordinator, said in an interview.
“We came into office when the largest amounts of fraud were already out of the barn,” Sperling added.
In a statement, an SBA spokesperson declined to say whether the agency agrees with the figures issued by Ware’s office, saying the federal government has not developed an accepted system for assessing fraud in government programs. Previous analyses have pointed to “potential fraud” or “fraud indicators” in a manner that conveys those numbers as a true fraud estimate when they are not, according to the statement.
The coronavirus pandemic plunged the U.S. economy into a short but devastating recession. Jobless rates soared into double digits and Washington sent hundreds of billions of dollars to states to help the suddenly unemployed.
For crooks, it was like tossing chum into the sea to lure fish. Many of these state unemployment agencies used antiquated computer systems or had too few staff to stop bogus claims from being paid.
“Yes, the states were overwhelmed in terms of demand,” said Brent Parton, acting assistant secretary of the U.S. Labor Department’s Employment and Training Administration. “We had not seen a spike like this ever in a global event like a pandemic. The systems were underfunded. They were not resilient. And I would say, more importantly, were vulnerable to sophisticated attacks by fraudsters.”
Fraud in pandemic unemployment assistance programs stands at $76 billion, according to congressional testimony from Labor Department Inspector General Larry Turner. That’s a conservative estimate. Another $115 billion mistakenly went to people who should not have received the benefits, according to his testimony.
Turner declined AP’s request for an interview.
Turner’s task in identifying all of the pandemic unemployment insurance fraud has been complicated by a lack of cooperation from the federal Bureau of Prisons, according to a September “alert memo” issued by his office. Scam artists used Social Security numbers of federal prisoners to steal millions of dollars in benefits.
His office still doesn’t know exactly how much was swiped that way. The prison bureau has declined to provide current data about federal prisoners. The agency did not respond to a request for comment.
Ohio’s State Auditor Keith Faber saw trouble coming when safeguards to ensure the unemployment aid only went to people who legitimately qualified were lowered, making conditions ripe for fraud and waste. The state’s unemployment agency took controls down because on the one hand, they literally were drinking from a firehose,” Faber said. “They had a year’s worth of claims in a couple of weeks. The second part of the problem was the (federal government) directed them to get the money out the door as quickly as possible and worry less about security. They took that to heart. I think that was a mistake.”
Ohio’s Department of Job and Family Services reported in February $1 billion in fraudulent pandemic unemployment claims and another $4.8 billion in overpayments.
The ubiquitous masks that became a symbol of the COVID-19 pandemic are seen on fewer and fewer faces. Hospitalizations for the virus have steadily declined, according to CDC data, and Biden in April ended the national emergency to respond to the pandemic.
But on politically divided Capitol Hill, lawmakers have not put the pandemic behind them and are engaged in a fierce debate over the success of the relief spending and who’s to blame for the theft.
Too much government money, Republicans argue, breeds fraud, waste and inflation. Democrats have countered that all the financial muscle from Washington saved lives, businesses and jobs.
Republicans and Democrats did, however, find common ground last year on bills to give the federal government more time to catch fraudsters. Biden in August signed legislation to increase the statute of limitations from five to 10 years on crimes involving the two major programs managed by the SBA.
The extra time will help federal prosecutors untangle pandemic fraud cases, which often involve identity theft and crooks overseas. But there’s no guarantee they’ll catch everyone who jumped at the chance for an easy payday. They’re busy, too, with crimes unrelated to pandemic relief funds.
“Do we have enough cases and leads that we could be doing them in 2030? We absolutely could,” said Fruchter, the federal prosecutor in the Eastern District of Washington. “But my experience tells me that likely there will be other priorities that will come up and will need to be addressed. And unfortunately, in our office, we don’t have a dedicated pandemic fraud unit.”
Congress has not yet passed a measure that would give prosecutors the additional five years to go after unemployment fraudsters. That worries Turner, the Labor Department watchdog. Without the extension, he told Congress in a late May report, people who stole the benefits may escape justice.
Sperling, the White House official, said any future crisis that requires government intervention doesn’t have to be a choice between helping people in need and stopping fraudsters.
“The prevention strategy going forward is that in a crisis, you can focus on fast delivery to people in desperate situations without feeling that you can only get that speed by taking down common sense anti-fraud guardrails,” he said.
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Winners CarParts.com, italki, LendingTree, Malwarebytes, Slickdeals, Sweetwater, Udacity, Zumper, and 14 West recognized for success in customer-centric, AI-powered campaigns across marketing channels
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blueshift, the leading Smart Hub platform for intelligent customer engagement, today announced the winners of its Omnies awards celebrating the innovative ways marketers are hyper-personalizing connections at scale. The 2022 Omnies award winners were announced at the company's annual Engage conference, held Aug. 31 in San Francisco.
"The Blueshift Omnies recognize impactful initiatives that create moments of wow for customers across every touchpoint using connected cross-channel campaigns, AI-powered personalization, rich customer data, and more," said Vijay Chittoor, CEO and co-founder of Blueshift. "The Omnies winners are marketing innovators, trailblazers, leaders, rising stars, and mentors. We are proud to celebrate their inspirational approaches to supercharge marketing."
The following organizations have driven change and value for their business by leveraging the power of intelligent customer engagement across channels and have been recognized as the 2022 Omnies award winners in their categories:
- Orchestration Category Winner: Zumper
Zumper's mission is to modernize the rental experience for renters and property owners by making renting an apartment as easy as booking a hotel. Zumper uses AI-powered recommendations to connect renters with the right listings. Even with millions of listings, Zumper caters to the unique preferences of each individual renter, orchestrating robust customer journeys across email, SMS, and push notifications. - Marketing with AI Category Winner: CarParts.com
Using the latest technologies and design principles, CarParts.com makes it easy for drivers to shop for the parts they need and get their vehicles back on the road. The company uses AI-powered recommendations to surface the right auto parts for each customer from over 800,000 SKUs. CarParts.com provides personalized product and content recommendations to each user based on their vehicle year, make, and model, as well as real-time website behaviors. - New Rising Star Category Winner: Sweetwater
Sweetwater is the #1 online retailer of pro audio and music instruments in the United States, serving over eight million music makers. As a new Blueshift customer, Sweetwater has set out to build a data-driven marketing strategy. Focused on engaging interactions across multiple touchpoints throughout the customer lifecycle (email, web, in-app, social), Sweetwater aims to provide personalized recommendations for each user. - New Rising Star Category Winner: Malwarebytes
Malwarebytes brings cyber-protection to everyone, helping to keep its customers free from online threats. Malwarebytes' strategy focuses on creating a unified experience for customers, resulting in improved engagement, retention, and adoption. Since onboarding with Blueshift, Malwarebytes has been able to increase its email-able customer base, email open rates, and engagement, as well enhance existing marketing campaigns and launch new campaigns. - Innovative Campaign Category Winner: italki
italki provides a comprehensive language experience for anyone who wants to learn a new language in a personalized and authentic way. One of italki's innovative marketing campaigns focuses on recommending compelling content to students based on their learning language and unique learning journey. By making improvements to the campaign's target audience, template, and recommendation scheme, the campaign resulted in a significant increase in revenue. - Engagement Category Winner: Slickdeals
Slickdeals is where 12 million savvy shoppers discover and share great deals. Slickdeals kicked off a marketing program to incentivize current and new users to engage with the community. Using segmentation, Slickdeals has been able to target power users and new users based on common behaviors and interest signals to create lookalike audiences. This program increased engagement and transactions by over 65%. - Engagement Category Winner: Udacity
Udacity is on a mission to upskill the world's workforce through the power of knowledge. By creating 1:1 personalized interactions and triggering real-time messages, Udacity has continued to increase student engagement. - Strategic First-Party Data Category Winner: 14 West
14 West is a business services firm with a global mindset. 14 West Tech & Media Solutions offers a range of products and services for publishing in the digital age. 14 West works with affiliate publishers to acquire first-party data across many brands. With this rich data, 14 West has gained a better understanding of their customers to personalize omnichannel journeys for increased engagement. - Strategic First-Party Data Category Winner: LendingTree
LendingTree is an online loan marketplace for various financial borrowing needs including auto loans, home loans, small business loans, personal loans, student loans, credit cards, and more. The company also empowers customers with expert guidance and financial health hints and tips. LendingTree uses first-party data to power a true omnichannel environment, leveraging orchestrated triggers across all touchpoints, including email, mobile, SMS, direct mail, and paid media audience syndications.
Each category had many impressive submissions. In addition to the winners, these chosen honorees demonstrated marketing excellence in their categories:
- Orchestration: ClearScore, Chatbooks, Stitch Fix
- Marketing with AI: discovery+, Tradera, Skillshare, vouchercloud
- New Rising Star: PRADCO, Zark
- Innovative Campaign: WayUp
- Engagement: James Allen
- Strategic First-Party Data: BIGGBY COFFEE
San Francisco-based Blueshift helps brands deliver relevant, connected experiences across every customer interaction. The Blueshift cross-channel marketing platform uses patented AI technology to unify, inform, and activate the fullness of customer data across all channels and applications. Through unified data, cross-channel orchestration, intelligent decisioning, and unmatched scale, Blueshift gives brands all the tools they need to seamlessly deliver 1:1 experiences in real-time across the entire customer journey. Blueshift has been recognized in the 2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ list as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America.
For more information visit blueshift.com.
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ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (WFLA) – Sandra and Bill Wiseman are frugal. They say if they can’t afford it, they don’t buy it.
In October, just after moving to Florida from New York, they bought a grill from Home Depot. They paid online and used their PayPal account. Their PayPal account is backed by Discover Card, and they have receipts showing they paid off the balance and owe nothing for the grill.
Somehow, though, in January they started receiving letters, and then phone calls, from Citi Bank, saying they owe them the amount for the grill.
The Wiseman’s say they do have a Home Depot credit card through Citi Bank, but they rarely use it, and definitely didn’t use it for the grill – or any other item for the exact same amount.
“We’re being charged for this when we didn’t even use the card,” Bill Wiseman said.
After months of trying to figure this out on their own, they knew they’d Better Call Behnken.
Sandra Wiseman said she doesn’t know what else to do. Their credit score has dropped from 826, she says, to in the 600s.
“I’m sick over it. I’ve never, ever, ever in 62 years of marriage, had anything like this. I pay my bills.”
Investigator Shannon Behnken reached out to both Home Depot and Citibank.
A Home Depot spokesman said he has escalated this issue and it’s being looked into, but his team doesn’t know yet what went wrong.
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OCONTO, Wis. (WFRV) – Oconto Fire & Rescue held a Bicycle Rodeo Drawing on Friday and four lucky kids within the community were able to go home with a brand new pair of wheels.
After donations from the Bond Foundation alongside the Oconto Police Department, authorities with the Oconto Fire & Rescue were able to purchase the bikes.
As a result, Lexie Aubry, Finn Trudeau, Oliver McNabb, and Keira Lunzmann were the lucky four picked and are now the proud owners of new bicycles.
“Thank you to the Oconto County Health Department and Oconto Safe Kids for partnering with us for the rodeo,” wrote the Oconto Fire & Rescue on its Facebook page. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/oconto-fire-rescue-donates-four-bikes-to-local-children-through-bicycle-rodeo-drawing/ | 2022-09-24 02:41:01 | 0 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/oconto-fire-rescue-donates-four-bikes-to-local-children-through-bicycle-rodeo-drawing/ |
Innoveo Skye® 9.0 adds new features and strengthens existing functionality that empowers business technologists to rapidly build and launch custom-made applications with enterprise-grade security, performance, and scale.
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innoveo, a global technology firm and a pioneer in enterprise no-code announced today the release of Innoveo Skye® 9.0 improving the no-code platform's scalability, enhancing its performance and security, and delivering a more seamless user experience. Innoveo Skye® 9.0 was unveiled today at the InsureTech Connect 2022 conference in Las Vegas, NV.
The no-code platform enables enterprise users to modernize legacy systems, automate manual processes, and expedite the building and deploying of new applications in days – not months. Innoveo's integrated development environment (IDE) with built-in features like APIs, code templates, reusable plug-in modules and accelerators automates a significant percentage of the application development process and enables achievement of 5-10x in productivity improvements while needing 75% fewer resources.
Updates to the platform with the release of Innoveo Skye® 9.0:
- UI Development tools: The new upgrade improves the end-user experience, configuration, and customization for both business and IT users, enabling easy brand customization to tailor the look & feel of your enterprise-grade application. New features added to make it easier to manage branding include the theme configurator tool, HTML sanitizer, HTML Editor and UI debug mode.
- Accessibility: Applications built on the platform can be made even more accessible using the new accessibility toolbar with features including high contrast theme, font size controls, and even sign language text reading.
- Package Selector Widget: A new UI widget has been added to the extensive list of components to easily display a list of options (or packages) in a tabular way, with interactive elements on each option.
- Events Configuration Experience: Configuring events is now much faster and more intuitive with our new configuration experience!
- OCR Engine Enhancements: Extended configuration of our AI-powered OCR engine to support PDF files, leniency for picture orientation, and more!
- Added Support for OAuth Integration: The platform supports OAuth Access token security access with authorization code flow, extending the security options for integrations with other systems.
- Advanced Virus Protection: To improve the security of your applications, all the files uploaded to an Innoveo Skye® application will be automatically scanned for virus detection before being stored.
- Parallelize Services Invocation to Increase Speed & Control of Execution: To allow more control over the execution flow of your configured integrations, users can now trigger service calls in parallel, reducing the wait time for integration-heavy transactions.
- Scaling the Performance with Independent Document Storage: Enhancements have been made to the way uploaded or generated documents are handled, using the AWS S3 cloud service to ensure scalability, security, and performance in resource handling.
- Increase Performance with Change in Persistency Layer: We have been working to drastically improve the performance of applications built on our no-code platform and updated our data storage layer to use NoSQL (non-relational) databases. This enables users to both write and read operations at lightning speeds!
- Secure Access to Innoveo Assets through Centralized Identity Provider (IdP): We have launched a central Identity Provider (IdP) that will help manage the authentication and authorization of users accessing various assets in the Innoveo ecosystem.
- Deeper View into Innoveo Managed Cloud Operations: Added more depth to our customer environment monitoring and introduced Innoveo Skye Cloud Operations (ISCO) Services Portal that provides self-service access and visibility into the usage of your Skye application. Further usage and monitoring metrics will continue to be added!
- SharePoint Connector: The SharePoint connector allows connection and integration to a document library for enterprises Microsoft SharePoint site to manage their files and folders.
- QlikSense Integration: With this latest release, users of the platform can embed BI (business intelligence) metrics from the popular BI tool QlikSense into your enterprise applications!
"Today's business and technology leaders are facing a new set of challenges; managing the changing economic landscape while helping their teams stay agile, resilient, and productive. We are constantly improving the Innoveo Skye® platform to better support the 30+ enterprises in production with our platform and the business technologists building next-gen capabilities with no-code," said Vinod Kachroo, CEO at Innoveo. "Now more than ever, the value proposition for no-code shines brightly as enterprise teams seek to build complex applications and automate workflows, all the while feeling pressure to do more, with less. We continue to drive the theme of making 'Building Applications Cool Again.'"
We believe you can build modern applications that deliver digital experiences and drive business growth without having to write any custom code. That's why it's our mission to empower enterprises in complex and regulated industries to re-imagine application development by enabling them to be connected, innovative, quick, and nimble. Backed by leading investors including Everstone Capital and Paulson & Co, Innoveo's cloud based, AI enabled no-code platform is currently in production globally at over 30 industry leaders across insurance, financial services, healthcare and real estate. With Innoveo, you'll get the solutions and industry expertise you want, plus a little extra: a thoughtful, no-nonsense experience delivered with a refreshing dose of honesty. For more information, visit: www.innoveo.com.
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NFL launches challenge to predict, prevent player injuries
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL is searching for a technology-driven game plan to help predict and prevent player injuries on the field. The league announced Thursday it is partnering with Amazon Web Service on the NFL Contact Detection Challenge. Designers in the contest will use machine learning and computer vision to find new ways to measure and analyze the timing, duration and frequency of player contact during NFL games. The challenge will begin Dec. 5 with entries submitted on a website hosted by Kaggle which is a leading platform for data science competitions. The top finishers will be announced in March with the first-place entry receiving $50,000. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/12/01/nfl-launches-challenge-to-predict-prevent-player-injuries/ | 2022-12-01 20:46:56 | 0 | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/12/01/nfl-launches-challenge-to-predict-prevent-player-injuries/ |
Biden to speak at memorial Sunday for former VP Mondale
Published 6:29 pm Tuesday, April 26, 2022
MINNEAPOLIS — President Joe Biden plans to speak at a memorial service in Minnesota on Sunday for former Vice President Walter Mondale, who died last April at age 93.
Biden will travel to Minneapolis for the event at the University of Minnesota. The president has described Mondale as a “dear friend and mentor” and “one of our nation’s most dedicated patriots and public servants.”
Other confirmed speakers include Gov. Tim Walz, U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, and presidential historian Jon Meacham.
Admission to the memorial service, which was delayed for a year by the pandemic, is by invitation only, but the service will be livestreamed for the general public. It’s scheduled to run from 1:30 to 3 p.m. CDT.
Mondale followed the trail blazed by his political mentor, Hubert H. Humphrey, from Minnesota politics to the U.S. Senate and the vice presidency, serving under Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981. He lost one of the most lopsided presidential elections after bluntly telling voters in 1984 to expect a tax increase if he won.
But well after his bruising loss, Mondale remained a revered liberal elder and went on to serve as ambassador to Japan under President Bill Clinton.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Elias Lindholm scored two goals 19 seconds apart in the first minute of the third period, and the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 Sunday night.
Tomas Hertl had a goal and an assist, and Timo Meier also scored for the Sharks, who lost their second straight and fell to 3-6-3 in their last 12. Kaapo Kahkonen finished with 20 saves.
Jonathan Huberdeau, appearing in his 700th career game, made a nice cross-ice pass to Lindholm, who had a wide-open net for a power-play goal 16 seconds into the third to give the Flames a 3-1 lead. Less than 20 seconds later, Lindholm got a pass from Rasmus Andersson in the left circle and beat Kahkonen for his 11th of the season to give Calgary a three-goal lead.
“(Huberdeau) made a really nice pass to me, and to just stay out there and then (get the) second one right away,” Lindholm said. “Probably not gonna happen again, to score two goals that quick, but I’ll take it.”
Dube made it 5-1 at 2:10 with his sixth before Hertl scored a power-play goal for his 11th at 7:56.
“We felt pretty good about the way the game was going,” Sharks coach David Quinn said. “The second period was a pretty even period and just in a blink of an eye it’s 4-1.”
Toffoli got the Flames on the scoreboard first as he skated into the slot and fired a shot from between the circles that beat Kahkonen for his 11th at 7:13 of the first period.
Meier tied it nearly four minutes later with a one-timer on the power play in the first period. Erik Karlsson found Meier after a fake slap shot and pass for career point 700, becoming the first defenseman in the NHL to reach 40 points this season.
“I’m gonna have plenty of time by the time that I’m done with this game to reflect upon things this,” Karlsson said. “Right now I’m just living in the moment. I’m very fortunate to be in this league for a long time to get to where I’m at.”
Lucic put the Flames back ahead for good with a one-timer through traffic for his first of the season 6:01 into the second.
“It’s obviously good to contribute offensively. But the main thing is getting a big win here to start off the road trip,” Lucic said. It’s a huge time of year for us. (It is a) huge road trip for us before the Christmas break starts.”
With 8:51 remaining in the second, Sharks forward Jonah Gadjovich and Flames defenseman Dennis Gilbert got into a fight. Both players traded haymakers, with Gilbert taking the worst of it after Gadjovich threw a right hook knocking Gilbert to the ice.
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Huberdeau played in 671 games for the Florida Panthers before being traded to Calgary in the offseason. ... Karlsson became just the 27th defenseman in NHL history to reach the 700-point mark.
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Flames: At San Jose on Tuesday night.
Sharks: Host Calgary on Tuesday night.
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24-year-old National Guard member shot, killed due to mistaken identity, family says
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) - Police are investigating a deadly shooting in New Orleans that took the life of a National Guard member.
Family members said Raymond Hill III, 24, was shot and killed while he was out on a quick DoorDash delivery and getting supplies for a family barbecue.
“That’s my baby’s heartbeat. That’s all I got,” Kendra Washington said while playing a recording of her son’s heartbeat. “I heard his heartbeat when he came into this world, and I was able to hear it on his way out of here.”
WVUE reports Washington had to do the unthinkable on Tuesday and take her son off life support 11 days after his 24th birthday.
“His brother, his sisters are hurting. You [the shooter] tore my family up,” his father, Raymond Hill II, said. “Please come forward and turn yourself in, or somebody say something.”
Washington said police found 50 shell casings at the intersection where the shooting occurred. She said they believe it may have been a case of mistaken identity because a car with a description similar to his had been reported stolen that morning.
“I know when this happened to him, he was terrified because he didn’t know why and who was doing it,” Washington said.
The National Guard member was shot four times, but his family said he was a fighter.
Washington said her son felt a strong sense of duty and was waiting for his orders from the National Guard. He was respectful, funny, and loved life and his family.
“If you think about a rainy day and the sun pops out on a rainy day, that’s him. They took my sunshine,” Washington said. “My son was just loveable to everybody.”
Washington said she was worried about his safety with his National Guard work but should have been concerned about what was happening in the city.
“I was more worried about his work at the border and overseas. I was supposed to be worried about what was going on here,” Washington said.
The family is also asking for the public’s help in identifying the shooter.
“I know you’re scared; I just need you to put yourself in our shoes and understand what we’re going through,” Washington said. “Turn around, look at your good child, and imagine if this was your child. Wouldn’t you want answers? Wouldn’t you want someone to help you?”
The 24-year-old’s family said they wouldn’t rest until his killer is caught.
“You [the shooter] took a piece of my heart from me that I’ll never get back,” Washington said. “All I can do is watch videos and listen to his heartbeat.”
The family held a balloon release in Raymond Hill III’s memory on Thursday.
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Richard Knepp and Jimmy Wells stood between their two vans and two shopping carts packed with food. Both men had smiles plastered on their faces as Knepp read from a ripped sheet of paper in his hand.
“Jimmy had 480. I said 550,” Knepp paused for a second. Then he said, with joy, “the total was 972. That’s the most we’ve ever had.”
That’s 972 lbs of food they’re donating to Metropolitan Ministries on behalf of the Brandon Moose Lodge.
“This is wonderful,” Wells said as he and Knepp looked at each other with two big smiles.
Knepp and Wells do this every year, donate and compete to see who can guess the correct amount of food they collected. This year, both men were way off. But they’re happy because they collected more than they thought. All of that food will be used to help Bay Area families have a great Christmas.
“We’re about helping the community, elderly, our children,” said Wells.
With just four more days till Christmas, their donations, along with hundreds of others dropped off Wednesday, are desperately needed right now.
“It takes a million pounds of food to serve everyone for Thanksgiving and Christmas,” said Justine Burke, the Vice President of marketing for Metropolitan Ministries. “The 900, almost 1,000 pounds of food… really makes a difference, but it’s still not enough.”
According to Burke, between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Metropolitan Ministries will help about 34,000 families this year.
During the pandemic, they helped about 40,000 families.
Burke said while the number is lower this year, they’re still above average; however, donations are down 24 percent compared to last year. Donors like the Brandon Moose Lodge, Knepp, Wells and others are crucial right now.
“I think inflation is the issue,” Burke said. “We’re all paying more at the grocery store. It's straining our resources, And we’re hearing from donors that it’s just hard this year.”
Burke said they still need food items, especially ham and toys for teens.
If you can donate or want to volunteer, you can do so at their holiday tent on North Rome Ave. You can get more information about Metropolitan Ministries and make online donations on their website. | https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/metropolitan-ministries-donations-are-down-24-compared-to-last-year | 2022-12-22 00:02:41 | 1 | https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/metropolitan-ministries-donations-are-down-24-compared-to-last-year |
BALTIMORE, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ-GS: TROW), today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2023. The earnings release can be found on the firm's website at troweprice.com/newsroom.
Chief Executive Officer and President Rob Sharps and Chief Financial Officer Jen Dardis will provide an update on business performance, review financial results, and answer questions on a webcast today from 8–8:45 a.m. ET. To access the webcast or to obtain dial-in instructions to ask a question, please visit investors.troweprice.com.
Supplemental materials will be available on the firm's investor relations website shortly before the start of the call. A replay of the webcast will be available on the firm's investor relations website shortly after the event.
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioArctic AB's (publ) (Nasdaq Stockholm: BIOA B) partner Eisai presented new data for lecanemab (BAN2401), an investigational anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) protofibril antibody for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer's disease (AD) and mild AD (collectively known as early AD) with confirmed presence of amyloid pathology in the brain, at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) held in San Diego, California and virtually July 31 through August 4, 2022.
Eisai presented lecanemab data and research in one oral and eight poster presentations at the meeting. Highlights included new data on a subcutaneous formulation of lecanemab. The new data has been used to define the appropriate subcutaneous dosing now being further evaluated in the Phase 3 Clarity AD open label extension study. A further highlight was the presentation of a modeling simulation of the impact of ApoE4 genotype on the incidence of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities – edema/effusion (ARIA-E) – in subjects treated with lecanemab. The modeling predicted incidence on ARIA-E in ApoE4 carriers (homo- and heterozygotes) and non-carriers, and corresponds well with what has been observed in the Phase 2b core and open label extension studies.
"Eisai's broad clinical program for lecanemab continues to deliver data regarding how lecanemab could be used as a potential disease-modifying treatment for patients with Alzheimer's disease. The subcutaneous dosing currently being evaluated in the Clarity AD open-label extension study can potentially be of further benefit for patients. There is a great enthusiasm in the Alzheimer field for lecanemab and the other late-stage second generation anti-amyloid antibodies with Phase 3 readouts in the coming months. We are eagerly looking forward to the topline data of the Clarity AD Phase 3 study this fall and the possibility of helping the Alzheimer community battle the disease," said BioArctic's CEO Gunilla Osswald.
In July 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted the Biologics License Application (BLA) for lecanemab under the accelerated approval pathway and was granted priority review, with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date of January 6, 2023. The readout of the primary endpoint data of Clarity AD will occur in the fall of 2022. The FDA has agreed that the results of Clarity AD when completed, can serve as the confirmatory study to verify the clinical benefit of lecanemab.
All Eisai's presentation and posters from the AAIC congress regarding lecanemab are available on www.bioarctic.com.
This release discusses investigational uses of an agent in development and is not intended to convey conclusions about efficacy or safety. There is no guarantee that any investigational uses of such product will successfully complete clinical development or gain health authority approval.
For further information, please contact:
Gunilla Osswald, CEO
E-mail: gunilla.osswald@bioarctic.se
Phone: +46 8 695 69 30
Oskar Bosson, VP Communications and IR
E-mail: oskar.bosson@bioarctic.se
Phone: +46 70 410 71 80
The information was released for public disclosure, through the agency of the contact persons above, on August 5, 2022, at 08:00 a.m. CET.
About lecanemab (BAN2401)
Lecanemab is an investigational humanized monoclonal antibody for Alzheimer's disease (AD) that is the result of a strategic research alliance between BioArctic and Eisai. Lecanemab selectively binds to, neutralize and eliminate soluble toxic Aβ aggregates (protofibrils) that are thought to contribute to the neurodegenerative process in AD. As such, lecanemab may have the potential to have an effect on disease pathology and to slow down the progression of the disease. Eisai obtained the global rights to study, develop, manufacture, and market lecanemab for the treatment of AD pursuant to an agreement concluded with BioArctic in December 2007. In March 2014, Eisai and Biogen entered into a joint development and commercialization agreement for lecanemab. Currently, lecanemab is being studied in a pivotal Phase 3 clinical study in symptomatic early AD (Clarity AD), following the outcome of the Phase 2b clinical study (Study 201). In addition, the Phase 3 clinical study, AHEAD 3-45, for individuals with preclinical (asymptomatic) AD, meaning they are clinically normal and have intermediate or elevated levels of brain amyloid, is ongoing. AHEAD 3-45 is conducted as a public-private partnership between the Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Consortium, funded by the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, and Eisai. In 2021, DIAN-TU selected lecanemab for a clinical trial for dominantly inherited Alzheimer's disease as a background anti-amyloid treatment when exploring combination therapies with anti tau treatments in dominantly inherited Alzheimer's disease subjects. In June 2021, FDA granted lecanemab Breakthrough Therapy designation and in December 2021, FDA granted lecanemab Fast track designation. Furthermore, Eisai has performed a lecanemab subcutaneous dosing Phase 1 study and the subcutaneous formulation is currently being evaluated in the Clarity AD open label extension study.
About the collaboration between BioArctic and Eisai
Since 2005, BioArctic has long-term collaboration with Eisai regarding the development and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The most important agreements are the Development and Commercialization Agreement for the lecanemab antibody, which was signed in December 2007, and the Development and Commercialization agreement for the antibody BAN2401 back-up for Alzheimer's disease, which was signed in May 2015. Eisai is responsible for the clinical development, application for market approval and commercialization of the products for Alzheimer's disease. BioArctic has no development costs for lecanemab in Alzheimer's disease and is entitled to payments in connection with regulatory filings, approvals, and sales milestones as well as royalties on global sales.
About BioArctic AB
BioArctic AB (publ) is a Swedish research-based biopharma company focusing on disease-modifying treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and ALS. BioArctic focuses on innovative treatments in areas with high unmet medical needs. The company was founded in 2003 based on innovative research from Uppsala University, Sweden. Collaborations with universities are of great importance to the company together with its strategically important global partner Eisai in Alzheimer disease. The project portfolio is a combination of fully funded projects run in partnership with global pharmaceutical companies and innovative in-house projects with significant market and out-licensing potential. BioArctic's Class B share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap (ticker: BIOA B). For more information about BioArctic, please visit www.bioarctic.com.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is seeking public comment on its draft water monitoring and assessment report.
The report includes a list of impaired stream and lake assessments. An impaired water is a body that fails to meet state quality standards and can't support at least one designated use, the agency said.
The department said the report fulfills requirements of the federal Clean Water Act to provide a list of impaired waters and an overall assessment of West Virginia lakes, wetlands and streams to the federal government.
The report and list are available online at https://dep.wv.gov/wwe/watershed/ir/pages/303d_305b.aspx.
Public comment may be submitted by 5 p.m. June 1 by email to DEPWAB@wv.gov or regular mail to Attn: Mindy S. Neil, West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water and Waste Management, 601 57th Street, S.E., Charleston, WV 25304. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/West-Virginia-seeks-public-comment-on-water-17135780.php | 2022-04-29 08:24:44 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/West-Virginia-seeks-public-comment-on-water-17135780.php |
The World's 50 Best Hotels, the 50 Best brand's first global launch since 2009, announces the special awards which will complement the upcoming ranking
LONDON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alongside the inaugural list of The World's 50 Best Hotels, which will be announced at a ceremony at the Guildhall, London on 19 September, 50 Best will reveal the winners of a series of award categories designed to highlight outstanding properties and individuals across the travel industry.
The awards will reflect the best travel experiences collated from 580 anonymous voters – a mix of hoteliers, journalists and seasoned travellers – headed up by a group of Academy Chairs across nine regions globally.
Mark Sansom, Director of Content for The World's 50 Best Hotels, says: "These additional awards are designed to complement the 50 Best list and celebrate properties and people who are delivering industry-leading experiences."
Continental Awards - The highest-ranked hotel in each continent (Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania) will, by default, be named The Best Hotel in that continent.
Nikka Best New Hotel: The highest-ranked hotel that has opened during the two-year voting window: May 2021 – May 2023. Nikka Whisky is the official partner of this award.
Flor de Caña Eco Hotel: Champions one hotel's outstanding efforts towards sustainability. The award is independently audited by the Sustainable Restaurant Association.
The Lost Explorer Best Beach Hotel: This is given to the hotel placed highest on the list that is within 20 metres of a beach.
Carlo Alberto Vermouth Best Boutique Hotel: Awarded to the hotel placed highest on the list that fits all the criteria of a boutique property with fewer than 50 rooms and not part of a large group.
SevenRooms Icon Award: Celebrates a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the hotel industry over the course of their career.
Art of Hospitality Award: All 580 voters are asked to name a property where they have received the single-best hospitality experience within the voting period. The winner will be announced on 22 August.
Lavazza One To Watch Award: Granted to a hotel that currently sits just outside the top 50 list, but which 50 Best believes has the potential to break into the ranking. The winner will be announced on 5 September.
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By Danielle Kaeding | Wisconsin Public Radio
Coal plants and natural gas facilities would have to essentially eliminate heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming by 2040 under new carbon pollution standards proposed Thursday by President Joe Biden’s administration.
In Wisconsin, supporters say the proposal is a “game-changer,” while power providers are evaluating its effects on affordability and reliability.
The Environmental Protection Agency said the proposal would avoid releasing up to 617 million metric tons of carbon dioxide through 2042. The agency said that’s roughly the same as taking 137 million cars or roughly half the nation’s vehicles off the road. Second only to transportation, the power sector is a leading source of greenhouse gas pollution, accounting for 25 percent of all emissions.
“EPA’s proposal relies on proven, readily available technologies to limit carbon pollution and seizes the momentum already underway in the power sector to move toward a cleaner future,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a statement.
Those technologies involve capturing carbon emissions from power plants and then storing them deep underground. The EPA isn’t requiring plants to use carbon capture technology. It’s costly to install and hasn’t been widely used in the power sector. Although, the agency argues costs have come down and the Inflation Reduction Act boosted a tax credit for carbon capture and storage.
Plants can either choose to cut the vast majority of their emissions through carbon capture or ramp up the use of green or clean hydrogen. But some facilities that are retiring soon or run at less than 20 percent of their capacity, such as at times of peak demand, would face less restrictive requirements.
“In Wisconsin, the power sector is the largest source of greenhouse gasses, and over 75 percent of our electricity is generated by fossil fuels,” Ciaran Gallagher, energy and air manager for Clean Wisconsin, said. “There’s just a significant amount of coal being burned in Wisconsin, so these regulations are going to have a huge impact here.”
Coal accounted for 42 percent of Wisconsin’s net electricity generation in 2021, according to most recent data from the Energy Information Administration.
Gov. Tony Evers and all five of the state’s largest electric utilities have committed to going carbon-neutral by 2050. Electric providers already plan to retire around 3,300 megawatts of power at plants by 2028, according to the state’s energy assessment. Those retirements represent almost half of the state’s seven utility-scale coal plants.
If they move forward as planned, coal would decline to 21 percent of the state’s power mix by 2028. The EPA’s proposal is intended to speed up the shift away from coal even more as part of reaching Biden’s goal to eliminate carbon emissions in the power sector by 2035.
The Wisconsin Utilities Association didn’t have any comments on the proposal Thursday. The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association said in a statement that it’s concerned the EPA’s standards would jeopardize reliability by forcing “critical” power plants into early retirement and make new gas plants harder to build.
Greg Nemet, public affairs professor and energy policy expert at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, noted there have been dramatic additions of renewable energy like wind and solar to the grid without sacrificing reliability. The nation has been on track to close half of its coal plants since 2011.
“It’s eminently feasible to have a reliable grid with less carbon emissions and less coal on that grid,” Nemet said. “I think these are arguments that 15 or 20 years ago, we would have taken seriously. And, today, there’s just too many examples of places that have moved in a big way to renewables and shutting down coal, and it’s not a problem.”
Electric providers like Dairyland Power Cooperative said they fully support investing in wind, solar, and emerging technologies. It’s exploring advanced nuclear reactors and pumped storage hydropower as part of its power mix.
Even so, Dairyland is also seeking to build a $700 million natural gas plant in Superior that would be affected under the EPA’s proposal. The agency has already said a supplemental environmental review of the plant didn’t fully analyze its effects on greenhouse gas emissions.
“Always-available resources that can ramp up in minutes to keep the lights on are also critically important,” Dairyland spokesperson Katie Thomson said in a statement. “Reliability and affordability are an increasingly important conversation during the clean energy transition as traditional plants are retired and intermittent resources take their place.”
The Edgewater coal plant in Sheboygan, the Columbia Energy Center in Columbia County and the South Oak Creek coal plant in Milwaukee County are among facilities set to be shuttered over the next three years.
Electric providers like Dairyland Power Cooperative said they fully support investing in wind, solar, and emerging technologies. It’s exploring advanced nuclear reactors and pumped storage hydropower as part of its power mix.
Even so, Dairyland is also seeking to build a $700 million natural gas plant in Superior that would be affected under the EPA’s proposal. The agency has already said a supplemental environmental review of the plant didn’t fully analyze its effects on greenhouse gas emissions.
“Always-available resources that can ramp up in minutes to keep the lights on are also critically important,” Dairyland spokesperson Katie Thomson said in a statement. “Reliability and affordability are an increasingly important conversation during the clean energy transition as traditional plants are retired and intermittent resources take their place.”
The Edgewater coal plant in Sheboygan, the Columbia Energy Center in Columbia County and the South Oak Creek coal plant in Milwaukee County are among facilities set to be shuttered over the next three years.
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WINTER PARK, Fla. (AP) — An 11-year-old Florida boy died just days after a sprained ankle led to a flesh-eating bacterial infection, family members said.
Jesse Brown, a fifth grader at Lakemont Elementary School in Winter Park, was injured while using a treadmill last month, his cousin, Megan Brown, told local news outlets. Winter Park is located just north of Orlando.
Megan Brown said the family noticed the boy’s leg was covered in reddish-purple bruises a few days after the accident and that the bruises were the first sign of strep-A. She said the bacteria entered his bloodstream and eventually shut down his organs. Jesse was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and died a few days after that, his cousin said.
“In my mind, I was in complete disbelief,” she told WOFL. “I was like, ‘He’ll be fine. This could never happen to our family.’”
The Foundation for Orange County Public Schools has started a memorial fund for Jesse to help his family with hospital and funeral expenses. The foundation said Jesse had attended Lakemont Elementary since kindergarten and was member of the school’s safety patrol.
“Jesse was kind and compassionate, looked out for others, adventurous, and truly an amazing friend and classmate,” the foundation said in a statement. “He also knew how to make the most of fun times with friends outside and lived life to the fullest with his BMX and dirt bike racing.” | https://www.wivb.com/health/ap-family-boy-11-dies-of-infection-after-sprained-ankle/ | 2023-02-18 21:18:05 | 0 | https://www.wivb.com/health/ap-family-boy-11-dies-of-infection-after-sprained-ankle/ |
A 19-year-old from Baltimore’s Brooklyn neighborhood was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday after a coordinated robbery behind a funeral home last year left another teenager dead. In addition to the defendant being one of two suspects in the February 2022 homicide, Tuesday’s sentencing closed one of the two murder cases the teen is facing in Anne Arundel County.
Jaden Kemetrius Crowner submitted Alford pleas in April to first-degree murder and a firearm offense in the shooting death of Devin Freeman, another 19-year-old who was found dead near the Gonce Funeral Service in Brooklyn Park. An Alford plea is not an admission of guilt, but rather an acknowledgment that prosecutors secured enough evidence to convict had the case gone to trial. It is treated with the same weight in sentencing as a guilty plea.
Though prosecutor Glen Neubauer’s request for a life sentence would make Crowner available for parole after 20 years, Anne Arundel Circuit Judge Alison Asti suspended all but 50 years of the sentence, bumping Crowner’s eligibility up five years, until half of his sentence has been served. Crowner also had five years of a 20-year sentence suspended for a firearm offense, which will run concurrently to his murder charge. Altogether, he will be eligible for parole in 25 years.
Considering the arguments by defense attorney Roland Harris, as well as personality assessments conducted by a social worker and psychiatrist, Asti said she would recommend Crowner serve his time at the Patuxent Institution, a maximum security facility in Jessup that specializes in treating inmates with mental health issues.
Asti said Crowner’s background — defined by his attorney as being “neck deep in turmoil,” with a history of domestic abuse and several relocations growing up — was a “pandemic problem.”
Conversely, Neubauer argued Freeman’s murder was “100% preventable” and premeditated by the defendant. According to charging documents, on Feb. 27, 2022, just after 3 a.m., Freeman met Crowner at a 7-Eleven store along Richie Highway. Through social media messages, investigators discovered Freeman was dropped off in Brooklyn Park to sell Crowner marijuana, with the buyer choosing the location. Security footage played in court Tuesday shows Freeman meeting Crowner and walking across the street with him, toward the funeral home. A third person also is captured on camera crossing the road.
When Freeman and Crowner made it to the funeral home, a struggle between them and the third person began, and Freeman fell. Security footage showed the two others touching and moving Freeman’s body, police said, before walking “back and forth” along the road together.
Neubauer said Freeman’s body was discovered in a trash container.
Crowner initially told police that he and Freeman were both robbed at the funeral home, though Neubauer said the evidence “clearly” dismantled that theory. A witness informed detectives that Freeman had several hundred dollars in cash on him at the time of his death — money that was not on his person when he was found.
Crowner was arrested in March 2022, less than two weeks after the murder, and according to court documents a recorded phone call between him and Devin Twigg, 19 of Nottingham, led investigators to charge a second suspect in Freeman’s death. Police say Crowner called Twigg while in jail and instructed him to destroy clothing and alter his appearance in order to not be apprehended. Twigg was arrested in August, however, and is scheduled for a jury trial in October.
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Additionally, two months after his arrest, Crowner was charged in the 2020 shooting of Walters Mpang Halle Elangwe, a Cameroon native killed in Annapolis during what police have called a robbery gone wrong. A jury trial in that case is scheduled to start Aug. 21.
Harris, who will represent Crowner in August as well, declined to comment.
Before Tuesday’s hearing began, sheriff’s deputies brought in chairs to accommodate the crowd of family and friends gathered on both sides of the courtroom.
Freeman’s family who spoke during the hearing described the year and a half since his death as the worst experience of their lives.
Donna Freeman, Devin Freeman’s grandmother, said it’s rare when she can tie two nights of peaceful sleep together. She refuses to watch the news, as well, remarking that the suspects and victims involved in homicides seem to be getting younger and younger. Crowner was 18 at the time of Freeman’s death and 16 at the time of Elangwe’s.
“Who would suspect that Devin, who was so happy, would die in such a horrible way?,” the grandmother asked the court.
Though Crowner had tucked a written speech for the judge in the front pocket of his jumpsuit, when asked whether he’d like to speak, he chose not to. | https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/anne-arundel/ac-cn-jaden-crowner-sentencing-devin-freeman-20230627-n7fsyddrufffjeohoswj3qwnve-story.html | 2023-06-27 23:52:15 | 1 | https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/anne-arundel/ac-cn-jaden-crowner-sentencing-devin-freeman-20230627-n7fsyddrufffjeohoswj3qwnve-story.html |
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
3-0-7-1
(three, zero, seven, one)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
3-0-7-1
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Beyond Meat’s first-quarter revenue fell nearly 16% due to lower demand for its plant-based burgers, sausages and other meats, but the company expressed optimism that new products and a summer marketing campaign will reinvigorate sales.
“I think this is a business that’s turning the corner,” Beyond Meat President and CEO Ethan Brown said Wednesday during a conference call with investors.
Beyond Meat’s U.S. retail sales fell 35% despite discounting as shoppers weary from inflation turned to cheaper alternatives. Brown noted that even animal meat producers like Tyson Foods posted losses in the most recent quarter.
The lone bright spot for Beyond Meat was international food-service sales, which nearly doubled over the same period last year. McDonald’s introduced plant-based McNuggets in Germany in February and a double McPlant burger in the United Kingdom and Ireland in January. Both products are co-produced with Beyond Meat.
El Segundo, California-based Beyond Meat reported revenue of $92.2 million for the January-March period. That was slightly higher than the $91.7 million Wall Street forecast, according to analysts polled by FactSet.
The company narrowed its net loss to $59 million, compared to a net loss of $100.5 million in the same period a year ago. Beyond Meat cut 200 jobs last fall and has been slashing manufacturing costs in an effort to achieve cash flow-positive operations in the second half of this year.
The loss, of 92 cents per share, also beat analysts’ forecast of a $1.01 per-share loss.
Beyond Meat’s shares rose 3% in after-market trading.
Brown said Beyond Meat will launch a marketing campaign and promotions with retailers this summer that will counteract criticism that its products are ultra-processed and unhealthy. He noted that the American Heart Association recently named Beyond Steak a heart-healthy food.
Brown said consumers are confused about the ingredients in plant-based meat products and the process for making them.
“Setting the record straight is a key part of bringing consumers back to the category,” he said.
Brown said Beyond Meat will also launch new products this year — including a revamped burger for the frozen aisle — and will experiment with temporarily dropping prices so they are closer to that of animal meat.
Achieving price parity with animal meat has been Beyond Meat’s longtime goal. Brown said the company is getting closer, with its average price per pound down 9% from the first quarter of 2022. But plant-based products are still more expensive. Walmart was advertising Beyond Meat burgers at $7.96 per pound Wednesday; all-natural beef burgers were $6.84 per pound.
“Our goal is not to be a high-priced niche item but to be a major player in the $1.4 trillion global protein market,” Brown said.
The company said it expects full-year revenue of between $375 million and $415 million. That would fall short of the $418 million Beyond Meat made last year. Analysts expect full-year revenue of $390 million. | https://www.wdtn.com/news/business/ap-business/beyond-meat-revenue-falls-16-in-the-first-quarter-due-to-weak-consumer-demand/ | 2023-05-11 00:08:03 | 0 | https://www.wdtn.com/news/business/ap-business/beyond-meat-revenue-falls-16-in-the-first-quarter-due-to-weak-consumer-demand/ |
Small plane makes emergency landing at Mayfield Middle School
Published: Aug. 30, 2022 at 11:39 AM EDT|Updated: 27 minutes ago
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Mayfield City School officials said a small plane made an emergency landing at the middle school on Tuesday morning.
A statement from the district said the plane landed in the lower football field behind Mayfield Middle School at around 11:10 a.m.
Students and staff were not affected.
Emergency responders have not yet released any information regarding the incident.
This is a developing story.
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Hoosier rocker John Mellencamp is donating an archived collection of his life and work to Indiana University, IU President Pamela Whitten announced Friday.
The collection will include original creative works, photographs, instruments and other significant memorabilia related to his music, artwork, social activism and philanthropy, Whitten said.
“His collection will be an incredible resource for arts scholars and a clear source of inspiration to our students,” Whitten said.
A sculpture honoring Mellencamp’s artistic legacy will be commissioned for the Bloomington campus, Whitten said. The sculpture will sit near the Fine Arts Plaza on the campus and symbolize the strong connection Mellencamp has to his southern Indiana roots. | https://www.wric.com/entertainment-news/ap-john-mellencamp-donates-archives-to-indiana-university/ | 2023-03-04 02:42:27 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/entertainment-news/ap-john-mellencamp-donates-archives-to-indiana-university/ |
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ind. — A Lawrence County couple were arrested after police said the man barricaded himself in a barn and threatened officers about an explosive.
Police said they spotted Casey Brown, 37, outside of a home in the unincorporated community of Fort Ritner on Sunday, May 14. Brown was wanted on an active warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon.
When officers tried to apprehend Brown, he reportedly disregarded their verbal commands and ran into a nearby barn. Police said he barricaded himself, refused to exit and told officers that he had a bomb.
Brown’s girlfriend, Wendy Stancombe, was also on scene and became “very agitated and disorderly,” according to police. She reportedly told officers several times that Brown would blow everyone up with a bomb that was in the barn.
According to the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, Brown refused to come out of the barn for more than four hours. A SWAT team eventually entered the barn to take Brown into custody.
Brown was booked into the Lawrence County Jail for the warrant plus additional offenses of resisting law enforcement, intimidation, possession of a hoax device, and disorderly conduct. Stancombe was incarcerated at the Lawrence County Jail for disorderly conduct. | https://cbs4indy.com/news/indycrime/couple-arrested-after-bomb-threat-in-lawrence-county-barn/ | 2023-05-17 13:44:37 | 0 | https://cbs4indy.com/news/indycrime/couple-arrested-after-bomb-threat-in-lawrence-county-barn/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Families who get expensive health insurance through employers could see a price break if they sign up instead for coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplace this fall.
The Treasury Department on Tuesday announced new rules that determine the tax breaks for certain families when they buy private health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act.
The new interpretation of the Obama-era health law aims to fix the “ family glitch, ” which determines a family’s eligibility for ACA tax credits based on the cost of an individual’s work-sponsored health insurance plan rather than the cost of the plan for the whole family.
Since the law was enacted more than a decade ago, people who have access to health insurance plans through their employers are supposed to get price breaks on the Affordable Care Act marketplace if they pay more than 9.5% of their income toward monthly premiums.
But for years, the Internal Revenue Service arrived at that calculation based on the cost of a work-sponsored health insurance plan for a single individual, instead of a more expensive family plan. That meant many families didn’t qualify for the tax breaks offered through the ACA, popularly known as “Obamacare.”
“Today’s action resolves a flaw in prior ACA regulations to bring more affordable coverage to about one million Americans,” Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement. “Our goal is simple: leave no one behind, and give everyone the peace of mind that comes with health insurance.”
The number of uninsured Americans has dipped to a historic low of 8% this year, with an estimated 26 million people in the U.S. still without health insurance.
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How to Watch the WNBA on Thursday: TV Channel, Game Times and Odds
Published: May. 25, 2023 at 1:18 PM CDT|Updated: 43 minutes ago
In one of the two exciting matchups on the WNBA schedule today, the Minnesota Lynx and the Phoenix Mercury take the court at Footprint Center.
Catch live WNBA games, plus tons of other sports and shows, with a free trial to Fubo!
Today's WNBA Games
The Phoenix Mercury play host to the Minnesota Lynx
The Lynx look to pull off an away win at the Mercury on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Bally Sports
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- PHO Record: 0-2
- MIN Record: 0-2
- PHO Stats: 70.0 PPG (10th in WNBA), 84.5 Opp. PPG (11th)
- MIN Stats: 71.5 PPG (ninth in WNBA), 80.0 Opp. PPG (eighth)
Players to Watch
- PHO Key Player: Brittney Griner (22.5 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 1.5 APG)
- MIN Key Player: Napheesa Collier (18.5 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 3.5 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: -3
- PHO Odds to Win: -151
- MIN Odds to Win: +126
- Total: 161 points
The Los Angeles Sparks play host to the Las Vegas Aces
The Aces look to pull off an away win at the Sparks on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- LAS Record: 1-0
- LVA Record: 1-0
- LAS Stats: 94.0 PPG (second in WNBA), 71.0 Opp. PPG (third)
- LVA Stats: 105.0 PPG (first in WNBA), 64.0 Opp. PPG (first)
Players to Watch
- LAS Key Player: Nneka Ogwumike (17.0 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 3.0 APG)
- LVA Key Player: Kelsey Plum (23.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 5.0 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: -13.5
- LVA Odds to Win: -1123
- LAS Odds to Win: +683
- Total: 170.5 points
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MEDSIR announced today the positive results of the PHERGain trial. This study is the first to use an adaptive design that tailors treatment in the neoadjuvant/adjuvant setting of patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer. The main objective of this trial was to assess the feasibility of a chemotherapy-free strategy based on a dual HER2 blockade with trastuzumab and pertuzumab through a positron emission tomography (PET)-based, pathologic complete response response(pCR)-adapted strategy.
PHERGain is a randomized, controlled phase 2 clinical trial that involved 356 early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer patients from 45 centers in seven European countries. It was sponsored by MEDSIR, a company dedicated to advancing clinical research in oncology, and led by scientific investigators Dr. Javier Cortés, Dr. Antonio Llombart-Cussac, and Dr. José Pérez. The first primary endpoint was the pCR rate in patients with PET response included in group B, whose positive results were published in 2021 in Lancet Oncology.
The results of the second primary endpoint, 3-year invasive disease-free survival in all patients assigned to group B, have been presented at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) congress. Overall, 95.4% of patients who followed this chemotherapy de-escalation strategy using PHERGain's adaptive design remained cancer-free after three years of follow-up from breast cancer surgery. This is especially relevant because around 30% of these patients did not receive chemotherapy without compromising patient's outcome. Among this latter group, 98.9% remained cancer-free after three years of follow-up from breast cancer surgery.
"This study offers a potential future therapeutic option that enables a significant reduction of toxicity and an improvement in quality of life for this patient population without reducing efficacy", explains Dr. Cortés. In addition, the most relevant finding "is that 99% of the subgroup who received anti-HER2 therapy without chemotherapy have not presented a recurrence of the disease after three years of follow-up".
"These results bring us closer to the end of chemotherapy in a significant percentage of patients with this type of tumor," explains Dr. Llombart-Cussac, "It is critical to design more efficient strategy-based clinical trials with adaptive designs to bring effective therapies to patients in the shortest amount of time."
ABOUT MEDSIR
Founded in 2012, MEDSIR works closely with its partners to drive innovation in oncology research. Based in Spain and the United States, the company manages all aspects of clinical trials, from study design to publication, utilizing a global network of experts and integrated technology to streamline the process. The company offers proof-of-concept support and a strategic approach that helps research partners experience the best of both worlds from industry-based clinical research and investigator-driven trials. To promote independent cancer research worldwide, MEDSIR has a strategic alliance with Oncoclínicas, the leading oncology group in Brazil with the greatest research potential in South America. Learn how MEDSIR brings ideas to life: www.medsir.org
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This Week: Job openings, Levi Strauss earns, hiring snapshot
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The Labor Department delivers its monthly tally of U.S. job openings Tuesday and its September snapshot of hiring by nonfarm employers Friday. Levi Strauss & Co. reports quarterly results Thursday. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/10/03/this-week-job-openings-levi-strauss-earns-hiring-snapshot/ | 2022-10-03 17:10:17 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/10/03/this-week-job-openings-levi-strauss-earns-hiring-snapshot/ |
Hugh Robertson Joins National Retail Franchise as Director of Exit Strategy Support
HARTLAND, Wis., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the nation's largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and phone repair franchise, announced today the hiring of Hugh Robertson as Director of Exit Strategy Support. This key addition to the team will aid in the further development of the industry-leading life-cycle support the brand offers its franchisees. In his new role, Robertson will educate, advise, and assist Batteries Plus franchisees with their exit strategies – offering full support for owners from the time of purchase to the date of successful sale. Having spent more than 25 years in the franchising industry, Robertson joins the team with a breadth of experience including expertise in small to medium size business transfer, franchise consulting and franchise operations.
"As soon as I began discussions with the Batteries Plus team, it was clear that there was a commitment to putting together a top-level resale program for the franchise system that would exceed anything in the franchise industry," said Robertson. "I also was very impressed with the entire franchise development team and it was evident that everyone on the team works together to do the best for the brand and the franchisees. The energy exuded by the team was contagious."
In the short term, Robertson will be focused on making sure the Batteries Plus franchise system is aware of his new role and educating franchisees on what the team can do for them as they consider their eventual exit from their investment. Tactics will include an ongoing series of educational webinars and in person meetings to increase awareness and understanding of what goes into a successful exit strategy. Longer term goals include perfecting the brand's full "life cycle" support system and remaining on the cutting edge of franchisee support.
"At Batteries Plus, we understand that opening your store is a very exciting time full of learning, hiring, serving customers and executing plans to make yourself successful. But we also realize the importance of planning your exit strategy," said Joe Malmuth, Vice President of Franchise Development and Relations for Batteries Plus. "Having a long-term exit strategy will protect our franchisees and their business – ultimately helping them reach their personal and professional goals. Hugh will play a large part in working with our franchisees to develop and execute those strategies."
With over 800 store locations in operation and development nationwide, the Batteries Plus brand is passionate about providing essential products and services to local communities. Batteries Plus has also carved out a unique niche in the industry with its 'plus' services – including cell phone repair and key fob replacement – capitalizing on both its knowledge and service offerings. Positioned for the battery-powered future, Batteries Plus supplies fundamental products that power people's lives – cars/trucks, boats, golf carts, motorcycles, mobility scooters, thermometers, etc.
"The team approach that Batteries Plus has to franchisees support is truly unmatched anywhere in the franchise industry," added Robertson. "The brand has a clear common goal of wanting to be the best and most supportive company in franchising and I am excited to be a part of that."
Batteries Plus was ranked on Franchise Times Top 400 list, coming in at #130 and for the 29th year in a row, the brand ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 list, climbing 69 spots over last year's rank. To learn more about Batteries Plus, including information on its franchise opportunities, or tour a store virtually, visit batteriesplusfranchise.com.
ABOUT BATTERIES PLUS:
Batteries Plus, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Hartland, WI, is a leading omnichannel retailer of batteries, specialty light bulbs and phone repair services for the direct-to-consumer and commercial channels. The retailer also offers key programming, replacement and cutting services. Through a nationwide network of stores, the company offers a differentiated value proposition of unrivaled product selection, in-stock availability and customer service. Batteries Plus is owned by Freeman Spogli, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles and New York City. To learn more about one of Forbes®' Best Franchises to Buy in America, visit https://www.batteriesplusfranchise.com.
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Vikings safety Cine carted off field with leg injury
LONDON (AP) — Minnesota Vikings rookie Lewis Cine was carted off the field with a leg injury late in the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints in London. The 32nd pick overall in last spring’s NFL draft out of Georgia was blocking on a punt return when he sustained the injury. Cine clutched his left leg as he went down. Players from both teams took a knee as medical professionals stabilized Cine’s lower left leg and put him on a cart to leave the field. The Vikings immediately ruled him out. | https://kion546.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/10/02/vikings-safety-cine-carted-off-field-with-leg-injury/ | 2022-10-02 16:41:28 | 0 | https://kion546.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/10/02/vikings-safety-cine-carted-off-field-with-leg-injury/ |
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NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA suspended Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon for two games Tuesday for comments Hammon allegedly made to former player Dearica Hamby about her pregnancy.
Hammon was suspended without pay after the monthslong investigation stemming from Hamby's allegation that she was bullied and manipulated for being pregnant.
The WNBA found Hammon violated league and team respect in the workplace policies. The league also rescinded the Aces' first-round pick in the 2025 draft for violating league rules regarding impermissible player benefits. Las Vegas didn't have a 2024 pick in the first round because of a prior trade.
“It is critical that we uphold the values of integrity and fairness, which create a level playing field for our teams,” said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. “The Aces failed to adhere to league rules and regulations and have been disciplined accordingly. We are also disheartened by the violation of our Respect in the Workplace policies and remain committed to ensuring that enhanced training is conducted and standards are followed across all WNBA teams.”
The impermissible benefits were in connection with negotiations for an extension of Hamby’s player contract. She had signed a two-year extension last June. Hamby was traded on Jan. 21 to the Los Angeles Sparks.
After she was traded, she posted on Instagram: “Being traded is a part of the business. Being lied to, bullied, manipulated, and discriminated against is not.”
The players’ union had pushed for an inquiry into whether Hamby’s rights under the league’s 2020 labor agreement were violated, as well as state and federal laws. The league investigation included interviews with 33 people and a review of texts, emails and other documents.
The union was not pleased with the penalties handed down, feeling they should have been harsher.
“The league had an opportunity to send a clear message that it abides by and protects the provisions of the CBA, particularly those that we were most proud of — the provisions meant to support player parents,” the union said in a statement. “Today’s decision regarding penalties, however, misses the mark. Where in this decision does this team or any other team across the league learn the lesson that respect in the workplace is the highest standard and a player’s dignity cannot be manipulated?”
The defending champion Aces open up the season on Saturday at Seattle before playing at Los Angeles against Hamby and the Sparks on May 25.
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Former President Trump on Wednesday took credit for bringing about the end of Roe v. Wade and the restrictive abortion laws that have passed in the year since the Supreme Court struck down the landmark decision.
Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said he “was able to kill Roe v. Wade, much to the ‘shock’ of everyone,” and put the anti-abortion movement in a “strong negotiating position.”
“Without me there would be no 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 15 weeks, or whatever is finally agreed to,” he wrote. “Without me the pro Life movement would have just kept losing. Thank you President TRUMP!!!”
The comments are sure to be used by Democrats in future attack ads, with abortion access serving as a major motivating factor for voters since last June, when the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade and the abortion protections that came with it.
Trump nominated three of the conservative justices who voted to end Roe v. Wade: Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett.
“Clip and save,” Ammar Moussa, a Democratic National Committee spokesperson, tweeted with a photo of Trump’s post.
Trump recently has avoided offering a clear answer on whether he would sign a federal abortion ban into law if elected in 2024.
During a CNN town hall last week, Trump repeatedly dodged the question when asked how far he’d be willing to go on a federal ban, saying only that he would work to find a solution that made sense for the country.
In an interview this week with The Messenger, Trump declined to say whether he supported Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signing a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
“I think that as a Florida resident, you know, he didn’t give an answer about, ‘Would you have signed the heartbeat bill that Florida did?’” responded DeSantis, Trump’s presumptive top challenger for the GOP nomination. “He won’t answer whether he would sign it or not.”
Last month, the Trump campaign told The Washington Post that the Supreme Court’s decision to leave abortion access at the state level was the right way to go. This statement drew outrage from anti-abortion groups such as Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, which has asked that all GOP presidential candidates endorse a 15-week abortion ban. | https://www.qcnews.com/hill-politics/trump-boasts-he-was-able-to-kill-roe-v-wade-takes-credit-for-state-abortion-bans/ | 2023-05-17 16:05:08 | 1 | https://www.qcnews.com/hill-politics/trump-boasts-he-was-able-to-kill-roe-v-wade-takes-credit-for-state-abortion-bans/ |
Which sublimation paper is best?
Sublimation printing is becoming ever-more popular, thanks to the variety of products you can create and the longevity and quality of the print. To have a quality sublimation print, you need quality sublimation paper. It’s the foundation for a clean, crisp, successful transfer.
A favorite sublimation paper among enthusiasts and professionals alike is the A-Sub Sublimation Paper. Averaging a transfer rate of at least 98%, it’s designed to work with all inkjet printers and to be used on a variety of items and materials.
What to know before you buy sublimation paper
Sublimation printing is a printing process that relies on heat to fuse the ink and the surface material together. When heat is applied, the ink, which is held in the sublimation paper, transforms into a gas, then fuses with the material. This creates a permanent print, because the two materials have essentially become one.
There are a few reasons sublimation printing has exploded in popularity. First, it allows you to print onto hard surfaces, like mugs and plates. This opened up the market on personalized items to include a greater variety. Sublimation printing also doesn’t require a lengthy education process. It’s a fairly short journey to be adept at it, making it an accessible hobby or business for just about anyone.
The unlimited range of colors and designs has also been praised by the community. There are no added costs to use certain colors because sublimation printers use CMYK — or cyan, magenta, yellow and key (black) — ink. With these four colors, you can recreate absolutely any color imaginable.
A benefit to business owners is the option to print limited runs on printed items. Rather than having to order 1,000 pieces at a time in the hopes they sell, you can print as needed, saving you money and storage space. This makes same-day orders possible, because you don’t have to wait for a distributor.
Above all, sublimation printing is far less likely to fade because of the printing process. Fusing the ink in the design with the surface material essentially creates a new material that’s a combination of the two. And with the right sublimation paper, you can ensure the transfer is done in a way that preserves the design and ensures the transfer of the ink.
Sublimation paper is what quality sublimation printing is built on. It’s paper specifically designed for the sublimation process from start to finish, from printing the design on the paper to the application of heat for the transfer.
Made of paper substrate based on normal paper, sublimation paper stands out in part due to the specialized coating it has. Most sublimation paper has a coating that includes about 35% silica and 5% binding agent. The ratio is dependent on the weight of the paper when it’s dry.
When you select a sublimation paper, there are a couple of things to take into consideration, all of which can impact the quality of your sublimation print.
Quality of transfer
Most quality sublimation papers will include a percentage indicating the transfer rate. This is an indication of a better-made substrate for the paper and it also tells you it will require less ink for the transfer, saving you money. For a successful sublimation print, you need a sublimation paper with a transfer rate of at least 95%, but higher is always better.
Size
Sublimation paper comes in an array of sizes. There are two measurements you need to pay attention to: the size of your printer and the size of your project. If it’s too small, you’ll end up having to reprint it on a larger sheet of sublimation paper or settle for a subpar transfer as you try and match up two sides of the design. If it doesn’t fit in your printer, then you risk crumpling your project and with each crease, your transfer will suffer.
Paper weight
Just as paper weight makes a difference with copy paper, it will make a difference with your sublimation paper. When you see a paper weight marked, it usually refers to the weight of a ream. For example a ream of standard printer paper, or 500 sheets, is about 20 pounds.
Because there are so many factors influencing the standard weight measurement of a ream of paper, you may want to go by the more accurate alternative: the grams per square meter, or GSM. This tells you the measurement of density of the paper rather than the weight of the ream, which can be much less accurate.
Some general rules of thumb: A thicker, higher density is going to result in better transfers. For one, the paper will be less likely to crease, avoiding lines in your design. A higher-density paper can also go through more stress, like the high heat used in the sublimation process. Additionally, higher-density paper will hold the ink better, leading to crisper lines and design on your transfer.
What to look for in a quality sublimation paper
Range of sizes
Before you go shopping for sublimation paper, always know the numbers: the size of your print and the size of your design. This will allow you to make the best purchase based on the project you’re working on. Quality sublimation paper should come in a variety of sizes so you can find exactly what works for you.
120 GSM
Anytime you’re considering a brand of sublimation paper, check the GSM. Quality sublimation paper will have a GSM of at least 120. This is a good standard thickness that will lead to consistently well-transferred designs. It’s also a mark of higher-quality paper.
Handle heat
During the sublimation process, the paper will be exposed to temperatures as high as 400 degrees. This high level of heat is the reason sublimation works. It’s a catalyst for the ink fusing to the surface material. Always make sure you choose a sublimation paper that can withstand those heat levels.
Compatibility
Many brands of sublimation paper are designed to work with specific printers. Ideally, you would pick a sublimation paper specifically created to work with your brand of printer. There are some that are meant to be universal matches, as well. Always check the compatibility before buying.
Variety of applications
Another feature to look for in your sublimation paper is its versatility. You should purchase a ream that can definitely work on multiple materials and for a variety of projects. Rather than buying a new ream for each project, your goal should be to buy one that will work for multiple projects.
Smudge-free
Double-check that the sublimation paper you’re interested in is smudge-free. It’s a small distinction, but one that will make a huge difference in the quality of your transfers. You’ll see fewer mistakes and that leads to fewer reprints. In general, smudge-free paper means better results.
How much you can expect to spend on sublimation paper
For a ream of sublimation paper, you will likely spend between $15-$50. The price will depend on both the quality of the paper and number of sheets in a ream, so you should factor that in. You might spend $15 on one ream, but if it has half the number of sheets as a competing ream, you could be spending more per page. The average cost per sheet in a ream is somewhere between $0.16-$0.40.
Sublimation paper FAQ
Is there a difference between sublimation paper vs. copy paper?
A. There is definitely a difference and you should never attempt sublimation printing on copy paper. Sublimation paper is designed to accept the ink differently, carrying it better and transferring it easily. Sublimation paper can also withstand the high heat required for proper sublimation printing. Additionally, sublimation paper has a coating that includes silica and a bonding agent to facilitate the transfer.
In contrast, copy paper is made of paper substrate, but not coated. It’s usually thinner. It’s designed to hold onto ink and not let go, which is why important documents can be printed on it. Because it’s not made to transfer the ink, the sublimation process will fail.
What weight paper is best for sublimation?
A. You should aim for a sublimation paper weighted between 90 to 120 GSM. A lower weight will present issues. It will be difficult to print smoothly. One reason for this is lower-weighted paper will be more affected by humidity.
What are the best sublimation papers to buy?
Top sublimation paper
What you need to know: Fast-drying with a transfer rate of 98% or higher, this is a great all-purpose sublimation paper for any printer.
What you’ll love: One of the best features of this sublimation paper is it is designed to be used with any inkjet printer. That universality opens up the applications with this sublimation paper. It’s also available in a variety of sizes and weights.
What you should consider: For clothing, it’s made to be used on white material only.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top sublimation paper for the money
Koala Paper Sublimation Heat Transfer Paper
What you need to know: As a budget option, this sublimation paper will still usually lead to a quality transfer.
What you’ll love: At 123 grams, this paper is a good thickness to ensure a quality transfer, regardless of the source material. It’s compatible with an inkjet printer when combined with sublimation ink.
What you should consider: Unfortunately this paper does not work with laser printers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Printers Jack Sublimation Paper
What you need to know: Another popular sublimation paper option, this is a quality sublimation paper with a 98% transfer rate.
What you’ll love: Many buyers love the variety of items you can print with this paper. Whether it’s custom mugs for your podcast or T-shirts for the next family reunion, this sublimation paper will make clean work of it.
What you should consider: This paper is only compatible with Epson, Ricoh and Sawgrass printers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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World Cup Viewer’s Guide: Davies makes his return for Canada; Morocco, Croatia ends in tie
Morocco holds Croatia 0-0 at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar - Morocco held 2018 finalist Croatia to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup in another strong performance by a team from an Arab country.
Morocco’s promising performance came 24 hours after Saudi Arabia sparked the first World Cup in the Middle East into life by beating Lionel Messi’s Argentina in one of the biggest upsets in the tournament’s history. Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi had the best chance for Morocco with a thumping second-half shot punched away with both fists by goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic.
Morocco managed to stifle Croatia captain Luka Modric, who won the best player award at the last World Cup when he led his country to the final before losing to France.
In a tough Group F, Morocco faces No. 2-ranked Belgium next. Croatia plays Canada.
Alphonso Davies set to make debut
Alphonso Davies will make his World Cup debut in a boost for Canada, which returns to soccer's biggest stage for the first time since 1986.
The winger is easily Canada's top player but his status for the tournament was in doubt after he strained his right hamstring playing for Bayern Munich earlier this month. Davies was given the go-ahead to play Wednesday when Canada faces second-ranked Belgium.
"He’s clear that he wanted to play," Canada coach John Herdman said. "I think our medical team, we wanted him to play, as well. But you’ve just got to go through the mathematical algorithms that are put in front of you to progress him to top speed and he hit that, so that was brilliant. He’s been in full training and he’s got that big smile back on his face, which is great."
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The 22-year-old Davies has 12 goals in 34 international appearances, including five goals in World Cup qualifying, and will be needed as Canada faces Belgium, a 2018 semifinalist and second in the FIFA rankings.
It is Canada’s second ever appearance at the World Cup, and it's first trip to the tournament since a hapless three-loss performance 36 years ago.
Belgium, meanwhile, has been a contender in recent years, finishing third at the 2018 World Cup and losing to Italy in the quarterfinals at last year’s European Championship. But its aging team has injury problems and striker Romelu Lukaku will miss the match against Canada and perhaps also the second match against Morocco.
The 29-year-old Lukaku hasn’t played since Oct. 29 because of a left thigh injury. He last played a full 90 minutes in early August. Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard, longtime Belgium holdovers, are healthy but both 31 years old.
Canada, which earned an automatic berth into the World Cup by winning the final CONCACAF qualifying group ahead of the United States and Mexico, is bullish about its chances.
"Canada is starting to expect things from us. If you go to France, Germany, Italy, England, Brazil, Argentina, they’ll ask, ‘Who’s Canada?’" Herdman said. "But I think internally, as a country, we’ve started to believe things are possible, and it’s just the same mentality — one game at a time."
German recovery
Germany opens its World Cup campaign against Japan as it attempts to recover from its 2018 elimination from the group stage as the defending champions.
The embarrassment in Russia marked the earliest knockout in World Cup history for Germany, which is seeking a fifth title. But the team didn't seem so strong in a 1-0 win over Oman in its final warmup game, and Germany has lost six of its last seven matches.
The Germans will be without winger Leroy Sané because of a knee injury. He could be replaced by 19-year-old Bayern Munich teammate Jamal Musiala.
Japan is attempting to reach the quarterfinals for the first time in its seventh straight World Cup appearance. The team has faced questions about winger Takumi Minamino, who has yet to excel since moving from Liverpool to French club Monaco.
Other matches
Spain plays Costa Rica, while Morocco faces Croatia in a full day for Group E.
Spain is the 2010 World Cup champion, the second of three straight major titles it won between the 2008 and 2012 European Championships. But Spain was eliminated from the group stage in 2014 and knocked out on penalties in the round of 16 in 2018 by host nation Russia.
Costa Rica reached the quarterfinals in 2014, its best World Cup showing, but failed to win a single match and was eliminated from the group stage four years ago.
Croatia was runner-up in 2018 and its team returns almost the entire squad, including 37-year-old Luka Modric in his final chance to win the World Cup. Modric was named the tournament’s best player in Russia, where Croatia lost to France 4-2 in the final.
Morocco failed to qualify for the World Cup on four of five attempts but did make the field in 2018. The team earned only one point in three group matches but returns to the tournament now ranked 22nd by FIFA and qualified with a perfect record by winning all six of its group games.
Morocco reached the round of 16 in 1986.
Huge upset
One of the biggest upsets in World Cup history occurred Tuesday when Argentina and Lionel Messi were beaten 2-1 by Saudi Arabia, the second-lowest ranked team in the tournament.
The loss for the South American champions was a depressing start to Messi’s quest to win the one major title that has eluded him. Playing in his fifth World Cup, Messi said he felt "dead" after the loss.
"It’s a very hard blow because we did not expect to start in this way," Messi said.
The upset ranks alongside Cameroon’s 1-0 win over an Argentina team led by Diego Maradona in the opening game of the 1990 World Cup; Senegal’s 1-0 victory over defending champion France in the 2002 tournament opener; and the United States beating England by the same score in 1950.
Off-field issues
The tournament continued to be plagued by problems away from the field as fans again struggled to upload their tickets for a second consecutive day on the FIFA application, and spectators donning rainbow-inspired gear complained they were hassled attempting to enter stadiums.
The ticketing issue began Monday when England played Iran and fans said a glitch in the app caused hundreds to miss the start of the match. The next day, hundreds were lined up at a "Ticket Resolution Point" at a convention center in central Doha showing the error messages on their mobile apps.
The Rainbow imagery, meanwhile, is a symbol of LGBTQ rights and its display at the World Cup is controversial because same-sex relations are criminalized in Qatar. The Welsh soccer federation has asked FIFA for clarity on reports some of its fans were stopped from wearing their rainbow-colored bucket hats into stadiums. | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/alphonso-davies-to-play-canada-world-cup | 2022-11-23 14:00:19 | 1 | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/alphonso-davies-to-play-canada-world-cup |
Newborn found dead in field despite Safe Haven law, Wisconsin police say
WHITEWATER, Wisc. (Gray News) – The body of a newborn baby was found in a field in Wisconsin Saturday morning despite being a state that allows the surrender of infants, according to the Whitewater Police Department.
Emergency officials were called to respond to the area of Twin Oaks Mobile Home Park around 11:15 a.m. for reports of a dead infant seen in a field.
Authorities didn’t release any other information in the case but said the investigation is ongoing.
The police department emphasized the awareness of the Safe Haven for Newborns legislation in Wisconsin.
The law guarantees the rights of parents relinquishing custody of newborn babies, 72 hours old and younger, anonymously and confidentially.
Infants can be surrendered to a law enforcement officer, emergency medical services practitioner or hospital staff member without fear of legal consequences.
If you need help finding a Safe Haven location or would like to speak to a licensed counselor, call the National Safe Haven crisis hotline at 1-866-99BABY1.
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SEATTLE, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Littlebird, the Connected Care platform launching Fall 2022, has announced the hire of media veteran, Megan Colarossi, as Director of Media and Communications. The move comes as the company gears up to bring its Littlebird Toddler CareTracker to market, the first cellular Bluetooth and GPS wearable of its kind for small children ages one to five years old.
A former Anchor for Good Day LA, TODAY Show contributor, and award-winning producer for famed news outlets such as CNN, MTV News, and more, Colarossi brings a wealth of journalistic integrity and cross-departmental experience to Littlebird.
When asked what drew her to Littlebird, Megan shared, "As a working mom of three, the well-being of my children is my top priority. I was instantly inspired by LittleBird's core mission which is to bring families closer together through a state-of-the-art connected care platform. It is a game changer for parents who face enormous amounts of stress when we are apart from our kids. Littlebird's revolutionary 360° digital approach to childcare will help ease parent anxiety by allowing them to feel connected with their child anywhere - anytime - which is simply incredible!"
In another tactical step towards launching the brand, Littlebird brought on creative communications firm, Small Girls PR, whose client roster features a mix of venture-backed startups to publicly traded companies, many within the Famtech category. The agency will oversee brand communications and strategic media relations for the company.
"Both Megan and Small Girls make a powerhouse communications team," says Monica Plath, Founder & CEO of Littlebird. "Their extensive media knowledge coupled with their strong relationships will ensure that Littlebird takes flight in a thoughtful and compelling manner. Our top priority is to create a safe and connected community for parents, children and caregivers to thrive and they strongly believe in that mission as well."
Small Girls PR CEO & Cofounder Mallory Blair says, "As a woman-owned agency, we are passionate about supporting strong female leaders and first-movers in industries traditionally dominated by men, especially tech. In our initial meeting with Monica, we were immediately drawn to her enthusiasm for improving the lives of parents and children who will benefit greatly from this truly smart and innovative technology."
For more information on Littlebird, visit https://www.littlebird.care/.
Seattle based Littlebird believes that building better connections and providing greater communication will lead to better results for you, your caregiver, and child. Littlebird's state-of-the-art wearable device connects parents with their child anywhere, anytime, with on-demand information about who they are with, where they are located, what they are doing, and how they are feeling.
Littlebird's innovative technology and secure digital platform offers parents unique insights into their child's safety, health and overall well-being. Littlebird's 24/7 GPS and cellular connectivity enables up-to-date notifications regarding your child's location, which "approved" caregiver they are with and what they are doing. Littlebird also provides key metrics regarding your child's heart-rate, temperature, daily activity, sleep patterns and much more so you can better understand your child's specific needs. The intuitively designed app also provides a private chat with photo capabilities connecting you and your caregiver(s) so you never miss a moment of your toddler's day.
Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles, clients range from venture-backed startups to publicly traded companies. Small Girls has handled mergers for GE, landed Outdoor Voices' first magazine covers, scaled brands like Hinge and Billie from launch through acquisition, and come up with campaigns that have become answers in The New York Times crossword puzzle.
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Saudi Arabia, a major oil giant and head of OPEC, is gearing up to launch the EV brand Ceer.
The country’s prime minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the plans on Thursday as the latest in a long list of initiatives supporting his Vision 2030 plan aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on oil.
Saudi Arabia, via its Public Investment Fund (PIF) sovereign wealth fund, is already the biggest shareholder in the U.S. EV brand Lucid, with a holding of more than 60%. Now it wants its own EV brand to support local industry and jobs. Saudi Arabia’s other automotive-related initiatives include establishing a plant for Lucid vehicles in the country, as well as a battery plant.
PIF estimates that Ceer will create 30,000 jobs (direct and indirect) and an additional $8 billion for Saudi Arabia’s GDP by 2034. Both sedan and SUV models are planned, and the first is scheduled for launch in 2025. Ceer will initially focus on Middle Eastern and North African markets, but the plan is to expand to other markets, including potentially the U.S.
Saudi Arabia isn’t going it alone with the launch of Ceer. The new EV brand is a joint venture between the PIF and Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn. An Apple iPhone supplier, Foxconn recently launched its own Foxtron EV brand and plans to build EVs under contract for multiple brands, including the development of the Fisker Project PEAR EV and acquiring GM’s former Lordstown plant in Ohio to help beleaguered Lordstown Motors.
Foxconn has been tasked with developing the electrical architecture for Ceer, including technologies related to infotainment, connectivity, and self-driving systems.
Ceer vehicles will also use technology licensed from BMW, though no specifics were provided.
The launch of Ceer is also part of Saudi Arabia’s broader sustainability efforts. The country’s national oil company, Aramco, is also working with Formula 1 to develop a 100% sustainable fuel to be introduced to the motorsport in 2026.
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ROSEVILLE, Minn., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Calyxt, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLXT), a plant-based synthetic biology company, announced today that using a Calyxt-engineered Plant Cell Matrix™ biomass, it has successfully produced squalene, an important ingredient in many personal care products and vaccine adjuvants, including several strands of flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
Leveraging the power of its PlantSpring™ technology platform, Calyxt's plant-based squalene is a natural alternative to animal-based squalene. This achievement marks the successful development of a more sustainable squalene option for Calyxt's target customers and key end markets. Traditionally sourced from shark liver oil, companies across several industries, including cosmeceuticals and pharmaceuticals, have already begun to seek out alternative squalene sources for use in their products as a more sustainable path forward.
For example, in the cosmeceutical industry, squalene is an important ingredient, known to contain anti-aging properties, that is often used in topical skin care products. In pharmaceuticals, with its known abilities to boost immune system responses, squalene has become a key ingredient in vaccine adjuvants across the globe. Calyxt is working with its infrastructure partner, Evologic Technologies, to optimize speed to achieve commercial-scale production of its plant-based squalene.
"The successful production of squalene is a major success in advancing our technology platform as well as developing plant-based synthetic biology solutions," said Michael A. Carr, President and CEO of Calyxt. "The team has done a tremendous job in refining and optimizing our technology, and we are proud to deliver a sustainable, plant-based answer for a highly sought-after ingredient in skincare products and critical vaccine adjuvants."
About Calyxt
Calyxt (Nasdaq: CLXT) is a plant-based synthetic biology company. The Company leverages its proprietary PlantSpring™ technology platform to engineer plant metabolism to produce innovative high value plant-based chemistries for use in customers' materials and products. As plant-based solutions, the Company's synthetic biology products can be used in helping customers meet their sustainability targets and financial goals. Calyxt's diversified offerings are primarily delivered through its proprietary BioFactory™ production system. For more information, visit www.calyxt.com.
PlantSpring, BioFactory, Plant Cell Matrix™, and the Calyxt logo are trademarks of Calyxt, Inc. Any other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this communication include statements about the Company's pursuit of target customers and its efforts to optimize scale to achieve commercial scale production. These and other forward-looking statements are predictions and projections about future events and trends based on the Company's current expectations, objectives, and intentions and are premised on current assumptions. The Company's actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements could be materially different than those expressed, implied, or anticipated by forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: the potential impact of cost reduction and other cash-focused measures to manage liquidity; increased competition, including competition from a broader array of synthetic biology companies; competition for customers, partners, and licensees and the successful execution of development and licensing agreements; disruptions at Calyxt's or Evologic's key facilities; changes in customer preferences and market acceptance of its products; changes in market consensus as to what attributes are required for a product to be considered "sustainable"; the impact of adverse events during development; inaccurate demand forecasting; disruptions to supply chains, including raw material inputs for its BioFactory; and other important factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in the Company's filings with the SEC, included in Part I, Item 1A of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, which was filed with the SEC on March 3, 2022, and its subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K filed with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements made by management of the Company are based only on currently available information and speak only as of the date of this report. Except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to publicly provide revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, should circumstances change.
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Executive Brings Multi-National Experience to Elevate Jamul Casino's Profile
JAMUL, Calif., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jamul Casino has recruited Scott Lake to its team as its new Chief Marketing Officer. He brings more than 25 years of experience in senior marketing management roles with world-class hotel and casino properties around the globe. Scott will be at the helm of Jamul Casino's very robust marketing program, which has helped propel the Casino to becoming San Diego's top choice for gaming, food, and fun.
President and General Manager of Jamul Casino, Mary Cheeks, says, "Scott has the leadership experience, innovative thinking, and analytical skills we need to continue building momentum in our region. I'm excited to see what ideas Scott has to amp up our marketing efforts."
Scott Lake's background includes eight (8) years with Sands China Ltd., most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Loyalty Marketing & Strategic Analysis. He led five key properties in Macao, SAR (also known as "The Las Vegas of Asia"), including the The Venetian Macao, The Londoner Macao, The Parisian Macao, The Plaza and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, and Sands Macao. He was responsible for executing the casino marketing calendar and events, attracting a combined total of 98.2 million annual visitors and comprising 11,000+ hotel rooms, 150+ restaurants, and 850+ duty-free retail shops across four malls. He also worked for Caesars Entertainment, Inc. for 13 years, including positions as Director for VIP Marketing and Director for National Casino Marketing. Scott also has a keen grasp on technology, working recently as the Managing Consultant for KOGNITIV, with an expertise in loyalty marking for leading brands in retail, hospitality, and financial services. Scott earned his MBA and BS in Hotel Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is also a Certified Digital Marketing Professional (Digital Marketing Institute) and a Professional Certified Marketer in Digital Marketing (American Marketing Association).
Scott states, "I was drawn to Jamul Casino because of the outstanding leadership of both the Jamul Indian Village Tribe and the casino management. I'm impressed with the way this team has been able to build this property and its brand from the ground-up to become a regional leader in less than six years. I hope to help the next six years be just as extraordinary."
Opened in 2016, the Jamul Casino is located in Jamul, California, San Diego County, and is owned and operated by Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC), a wholly owned enterprise of the Tribe. The $430 million, award-winning casino features nearly 1,700 slot machines, 46 live table games, a dedicated poker room, and various restaurants, bars and lounges. Jamul Casino supports more than 1,000 permanent jobs in the region and is the closest casino to downtown San Diego, which is the eighth-largest city in the United States by population. For more information about Jamul Casino, please visit www.jamulcasinosd.com.
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A 25-year-old subway rider was stabbed during an argument on a Brooklyn train Sunday night, authorities say.
It's not clear what the victim and his attacker were fighting about, but it turned violent on the 2 train shortly before 10 p.m.
Police say the victim was stabbed in the forearm, torso and the top of his head. He was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive.
Police are looking for a man believed to be about 20 to 30 years old who was wearing green camouflage pants at the time of the attack. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
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(NEXSTAR) – It’s a parent’s worst fear: You’re shopping for groceries, or you’re spending the day at a park with the family, when suddenly your kid goes missing.
In many cases, you’re able to locate your child within a few seconds, in an adjacent aisle or around a nearby corner. But other times, those seconds continue to tick away and panic takes hold.
“That is the nightmare of every single parent out there,” said Callahan Walsh, a child advocate and executive director for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Walsh, whose parents Revé and John Walsh co-founded the NCMEC after his brother Adam Walsh’s abduction and murder in 1981, is well aware of the anguish parents experience after a child goes missing. That’s why the NCMEC has worked to help recover nearly 4,000 missing children over the last four decades, and why the organization operates programs aimed at fighting child exploitation and supporting the parents of those missing kids.
The NCMEC also provides resources for educating parents and children on what to do in the first moments following a child’s disappearance.
It’s in those moments, Walsh said, that parents need to try to stay calm.
“It’s a tough thing to say to a parent who is looking for their child, but it is important so they can accurately provide the descriptor information, and actively be part of the search,” Walsh told Nexstar.
Descriptions of a missing kid should include things like height, weight, hair color, eye color and, “most importantly, what that child was wearing,” he said.
That last bit, in fact, is exactly how a mom on TikTok claims she recently found her lost daughter at a children’s play center. That mom, Krista Piper Grundey, recently went viral after sharing the story of how she located her 3-year-old by shouting out what the girl was wearing, rather than the girl’s name.
Grundey herself said she learned the trick from another mom who had temporarily lost her child at a grocery store.
“I stopped calling out her name and I started yelling ‘Little girl! Pink shirt, pink Minnie Mouse shirt!’” she said in her TikTok video, which has been viewed more than 600,000 times since last month.
She said the other moms immediately knew what to look for. Within minutes, a woman had located her child.
“I probably looked like a crazy person, but it got the job done,” Grundey said.
Walsh commended Grundey — and the mom who shared the initial idea — for spreading the importance of relaying this kind of descriptive information.
But he stressed that there are other important tips for parents or guardians who find themselves stuck in the same situation.
“It’s probably best to contact a store employee,” Walsh tells parents who may be bringing their children into stores, malls, sporting venues or play centers. If two parents are present, he said, one can run off to alert the staff. But if only one parent is present, it’s best to stay nearby in case the missing kid comes back.
“Call your child’s name, solicit help [from other adults] and ask for a store employee to be brought to you,” Walsh said.
If necessary, a sole parent can also walk toward the front of the store until an employee can be informed of the issue.
Once a store associate is available, Walsh and the NCMEC say it’s important to provide a detailed description of the child’s appearance, down to the specific pieces of clothing the child was wearing when they went missing.
“Store employees can then be activated to go search for the child,” said Walsh, who noted that many major retail outlets are already trained in “Code Adam,” a program of safety protocols named for Walsh’s brother Adam.
Walsh also advised that parents call law enforcement “right away,” rather than wait to report the missing child until a preliminary search is complete.
“[Police] would much rather get that second call, that the child has been found, rather than a call saying a child has been missing for an extended period of time,” he said.
It also helps to be proactive before heading out into a crowded public place, Walsh added.
“If you are going anywhere … an amusement park or sporting event, you can snap a quick picture when you get out of the car,” he said. “Not only is that a great keepsake, it’s an up-to-date photo of that child, of what they were wearing that day.”
“That picture could be absolutely instrumental in the recovery and safe return of that child,” Walsh said.
Proactive parents can also take advantage of the NCMEC’s KidSmartz and NetSmartz resources, to learn the proper protocol for preventing abduction or online exploitation — and to teach their kids.
Being educated on the proper protocols, after all, is perhaps the most important tool for parents hoping to locate their children.
“In most cases of children going missing in stores, it’s not an abduction, but rather a kid who wandered away or hid in some clothing racks,” Walsh acknowledged. “Still, it’s a scary situation.” | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/child-go-missing-in-a-crowd-heres-what-every-parent-should-do-next-according-to-an-expert/ | 2023-04-23 16:48:58 | 0 | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/child-go-missing-in-a-crowd-heres-what-every-parent-should-do-next-according-to-an-expert/ |
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — On a few occasions, Sitaniel Wimbley’s mother grew manic in her front yard. When neighbors were met with screaming and cursing on their street in Natchez, Mississippi, they would dial 911.
An officer would arrive to collect Wimbley’s mother, who battled chronic bipolar schizophrenia. Her first stop was jail. Then she would be brought to a place she still can’t bring herself to drive near decades later: the Mississippi State Hospital in Whitfield. Once there, she would be detained with what she said was little explanation. No one told her how long she would be held for treatment; they just told her she couldn’t leave.
Stories like these reverberate through generations, stoking mistrust of the mental health system, especially within Black communities.
As director of the Mississippi chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Wimbley, who is Black, is on the front lines of a local effort with national implications. She is working to strengthen connections between mental health programs and people skeptical of their services. The work takes on a renewed urgency after the federal government launched the United States’ first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline on July 16.
The 988 system builds on the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, an existing network of over 200 crisis centers staffed by counselors who answer millions of calls annually — about 2.4 million in 2020. The line is designed to work like 911, but will connect callers with trained mental health counselors instead of police, firefighters or paramedics. The federal government has provided over $280 million for states to build up their systems.
Federal officials are grappling with how local teams staffing the national 988 lines will contend with suspicion of the medical establishment.
“This is a critical question,” said John Palmieri, a senior medical advisor at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration official. “The suicide rate trends are alarming for Black youth. SAMHSA is committed to working with trusted partners in the Black community to address inequity in access to mental health care services.”
The specter of what has sometimes happened when authorities intervene — people trapped in overlapping systems rife with mistreatment — complicates efforts to provide care.
“These are the stories that have been passed down,” Wimbley said. “That’s what hinders us.”
The U.S. Justice Department sued Mississippi in 2016, arguing the state had done too little to provide mental health services outside mental hospitals. During a 2019 trial, federal attorneys said mentally ill people were being improperly detained because crisis teams did not respond to incidents. The attorneys said people had also been forced to live far from their families because mental health services were unavailable in their hometowns. A U.S. district court judge ruled Mississippi violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. In 2021, the Justice Department ordered Mississippi to revamp its mental health system.
Improper detentions and other issues contribute to what some experts say is an underutilization of mental health services within communities of color. Only one in three African-Americans who need mental health care receives it, according to the American Psychiatric Association.
“It’s not because people don’t want to use mental health services,” said Sirry Alang, a professor of sociology and health at Lehigh University. “It is because they’re using mental health services in the context of incarceration and police brutality.”
As jails outnumber hospitals that offer psychiatric drop-off sites, they have become the largest mental health institutions in some states.
Congress designated 988 as the universal number for the mental health crisis hotline system in 2020 after nationwide protests against cases of police brutality. Organizations such as Mental Health America endorsed 988 as a tool to limit “the number of people who are needlessly involved in the criminal justice system because of a mental health crisis.”
The Department of Health and Human Services is urging partners in each community to communicate the distinction between 911 and 988. To break through with such messages, Alang said local crisis response teams also must understand the social fabric of the communities they serve.
“As we think about the national crisis line and rebuilding trust, it’s very important to understand that people don’t use the mental health system as individuals,” Alang said. “They use them as people in communities and networks.”
A new strategy is informed by the idea that family and community networks can drive people toward mental health treatment as quickly as they can drive people away. Proponents say people can be guided to mental health treatment through local institutions they already trust.
As with Wimbley, mental health was also a touchy subject for Joyce Coleman and her mother. Coleman grew up with seven siblings in rural Mississippi. Mental illness afflicted some family members, but treatment was never discussed.
“There was this idea that you don’t need treatment, that you just needed to get yourself together, or you needed to pray more," Coleman recalled.
The idea that prayer alone can treat mental illness is one Coleman, a care coordinator at HealthPartners, a Minneapolis health care provider and insurance company, works to dispel. But ministry work has offered her a venue to begin spreading the gospel of mental health care’s life-saving possibilities.
“If you want something to spread, church is where it starts,” Coleman said. “The fact that I’m connected with a health care organization makes it even better.”
Wimbley has taken a similar approach. In June, she spoke at a mental health training event hosted by Jackson State University’s Mississippi Urban Research Center for local faith leaders. Pastor Aurelius Williams of New Horizon Church spoke alongside Wimbley at the event.
Williams, a combat veteran who had PTSD, tries to guide congregants toward therapy when he determines they might need it.
“People are normally going to go to their pastor when they are having issues,” Williams said. “So pastors can talk in layman’s terms and explain to the individual seeking help that it’s all right. That it is not a weakness.”
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World Cup Friday: US battles England; Americans seek repeat of 1950 tourney upset
DOHA, Qatar - The U.S. men’s team hits the field to take on England in Group B play at 2 p.m. ET Friday on FOX. The Americans are coming off a tough 1-1 tie against Wales, while England, a favorite to win the World Cup, defeated Iran 6-2 in their opening game.
US beat England in 1950 World Cup
The first time the United States faced England at the World Cup, the hastily assembled American squad was a ragtag group that included a mailman, a grave digger, a dishwasher and a school teacher.
Few of the players had ever met before they headed to Brazil in 1950 to face powerhouse England, and the 1-0 upset victory by the United States is often likened to the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" win over the Soviet Union at the Lake Placid Olympics as being among the biggest moments in American sports history.
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The disparity between the two national soccer teams isn't nearly as wide 72 years later as England and the United States get set to play Friday in Group B. In fact, United States midfielder Tyler Adams said he's more frightened of spiders than he is of facing England.
The Americans are the underdogs following their 1-1 draw with Wales, while England is coming off a 6-2 opening win over Iran.
"England are still a big team at the end of the day, but the intimidation factor? I wouldn’t say there’s many things out there that intimidate me, other than spiders," said Adams, who plays for Premier League club Leeds.
"It’s fine for me, but obviously I’ve got to play against all those big players, so I’ve done it before. But we also want to show what we’re capable of and that U.S. soccer is developing and growing in the right way."
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But that 1950 victory for the Americans was a rare win against England, which has won eight of its 11 meetings against the United States. The upside? None of those victories were World Cup matches and the second meeting between the teams on soccer's biggest stage ended in a 1-1 draw in 2010.
United States midfielder Christian Pulisic doesn't want to hear about stats, rankings or predictions. The Americans failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup and, following the opening draw, are tied with Wales with one point each in the fight to advance to the knockout stage.
England leads the group with three points. A win or draw on Friday would put the Americans in decent position to be one of the two teams to advance.
"We don’t look at the odds and we’re not at the World Cup just to make up the numbers," Pulisic said. "We go, we give it everything in every game we play, we make America proud. Wherever that takes us we have to wait and see."
Iran 2, Wales 0
Rouzbeh Cheshmi scored in the eighth minute of stoppage time to break a scoreless stalemate and Iran went on to defeat Wales 2-0 at the World Cup on Friday. Cheshmi’s strike from outside the box was just beyond the diving reach of Wales backup goalkeeper Danny Ward, who was pressed into duty when starter Wayne Hennessey was sent off with a red card in the 86th minute.
Ramin Rezaeian added a second goal moments later and Iran wildly celebrated while some of the Welsh players dropped in disbelief to the field. Outside Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, the ongoing protests in Iran spilled over to the World Cup with pro-government fans harassing anti-government national team supporters.
Ben Davies of Wales vies with Ramin Rezaeian of Iran during FIFA World Cup Group B match between Wales and Iran on November 25, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Injury concerns
A win for England would put the Three Lions into the round of the 16 with one game still to play, but coach Gareth Southgate has cautioned against complacency after the opening rout of Iran.
England captain Harry Kane, the top scorer at the 2018 World Cup, injured his ankle against Iran and defender Harry Maguire left the game in the 70th minute with blurred vision. Kane trained with the team in recent days and is expected to play Friday, while Maguire indicated he'll play in what will be his 50th appearance for the national team.
Southgate told his team it needs to be even better against the United States than it was against Iran, and he thought the two late goals conceded proved England got sloppy at the end of that game.
"They’re a top nation with a lot of top players who have played in the Premier League and who we’ve come up against," England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford said. "But it’s about us as a squad being 100%. It’s about us taking the result from Iran and going into the U.S. game positive."
Back on the field
Qatar returns to competition after becoming the first host nation in World Cup history to drop its first match, a 1-0 loss to Ecuador on the opening night of the tournament.
Qatar gets another chance for a victory against Senegal, which also lost its opener.
"There is a lot of room for improvement. Maybe the responsibility and nerves got the best of us," Qatar coach Felix Sanchez said. "We didn’t start well. It was a terrible start."
Senegal is without Sadio Mane, the Bayern Munich forward who was ruled out of the tournament with a leg injury. Midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate is also expected to miss Friday’s game with a hamstring injury.
Without Mane at the World Cup, Senegal lost to the Netherlands 2-0 and coach Aliou Cissé is demanding more from forwards Ismaila Sarr and Krépin Diatta.
"We needed to be more effective. Ismaila and Krepin are responsible there, but of course, the absence of Mane is a problem for us," Cisse said. "Our attackers are good and we know what they are capable of. We need to work on it, with Ismaila and the others. We expect a lot from him and Krepin."
Wales-Iran
Gareth Bale scored a late goal from a penalty kick to help Wales draw with the United States in its opening match and was thrilled to be given the starring role in his World Cup debut.
The 33-year-old Bale, who plays for the Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS, had zero hesitation when called on to take the penalty.
"It was always going to be me. No doubts," Bale said. "I feel like I had to step up and I was happy to do so."
The Asian team will be missing goalkeeper Ali Beiranvand, who is out with an injury. He was cleared to continue by Iran’s medical staff after a collision with a teammate in the opening game but later collapsed on the field and was taken to a local hospital. Hossein Hosseini, the backup, should be tested by Bale.
Iran, which qualified for the last two World Cups, has never ever advanced to the knockout round.
Netherlands-Ecuador
Ecuador and the Netherlands both won their opening matches and their game Friday will pit striker Enner Valencia against forward Memphis Depay.
Valencia scored both of Ecuador's goals in the 2-0 win over Qatar before leaving with a sore knee but is set to play Friday.
"Enner will play against the Netherlands, there is no doubt about that," Ecuador coach Gustavo Alfaro said.
Depay returned from a hamstring injury to lead the Netherlands in its 2-0 win over Senegal. He came off the bench in that game but wants to start against Ecuador.
"He is a player who can make the difference," Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal said. "He will want to play, but I have to assess his form."
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DENVER, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty Group (2-10 HBW), a market leader of home warranty solutions to homeowners, real estate professionals, and home builders, today announced the appointment of Ryan O'Hara as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. O'Hara succeeds Scott Cromie who served as CEO for 13 years and will continue as a member of the company's Board of Directors.
Ryan Clark, President and Managing Director of Genstar Capital, which acquired 2-10 HBW in 2018, commented, "Ryan has an impressive track record of developing a strong vision and leading companies. When Scott shared that he was going to retire, Ryan was our clear choice to lead 2-10 HBW into its next chapter of growth. His broad experience as a CEO and board member makes him a tremendous addition to the 2-10 HBW team. I also want to thank Scott for his able leadership over these past four years – he achieved all the financial goals laid out at the outset of our investment and we have already returned 100 percent of invested capital to our limited partners."
2-10 HBW's Home Warranty covers the cost of repair or replacement on major home systems and appliances and is sold to homeowners within a real estate transaction through a network of real estate brokers and directly through a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer channel. In addition, the New Home Structural Warranty provides home builders a valuable risk management product offering 10 years of coverage for structural defects.
Mr. O'Hara added, "I couldn't be more excited to join 2-10 HBW. Genstar and the existing leadership team have built great momentum and have continued to invest in the business to provide our customers and partners with the best solutions and service possible. Our mission is simple, 'to improve the quality of housing and the experience of homeownership' and we are well positioned to continue to do so going forward."
Mr. O'Hara is a seasoned executive with experience leading top rated real estate, internet, entertainment, sports, and consumer product goods companies. He served as CEO of Move Inc./Realtor.com, where he led the highly successful turnaround and re-positioning of the business; Shutterfly, Inc. prior to its sale to Apollo Global Management, and; The Topps Company, where he grew the business domestically and internationally. In addition, he served as President of Content, Distribution and Sales for The Madison Square Garden Company. He serves on the Boards of public and private companies, including Genstar portfolio company Inside Real Estate; Thryv, a publicly traded software as a service company; and OfferPad, a leader in the US in iBuying - buying and selling properties through technology and agents. Formerly, he served on the Board of REA Group, which owns and operates a number of leading property portals throughout 12 countries in Asia; and real estate spatial data company Matterport, Inc. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stanford University and an MBA from The Harvard Business School.
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Bemidji’s Nameless Coalition for the Homeless to Hold “Home for the Holidays” Fundraiser
For almost 10 years, Bemidji’s Nameless Coalition for the Homeless has served the community through the use its shelters, and now, the organization is encouraging the community to give back with their upcoming fundraiser which will be held this Friday, December 30th.
“We survive entirely off of grants, donations, charitable giving, so this time of the year is a great time to reach out to people.” explained Nameless Coalition for the Homeless Executive Director, Reed Olson.
The event, titled, “Home for the Holidays,” will be held at Brigid’s Pub and will boast a number of activities, such as live music and a silent auction.
“We’re going to have a bunch of local musicians come that are volunteering their time to come and perform and have some fun and support the cause.” said Olson, “And then we also have some local businesses that are contributing some items for silent auction, we also have a bunch of wonderful stuff from local artists in that silent auction”
According to The Nameless Coalition, the upcoming event is meant to provide funding for two primary efforts.
“As far as the fundraising goes, we have a, kind of, two-tiered plan of attack here with the funds we’re going to be raising. Some of it is going to be going towards operational costs because we now have two buildings instead of just one.” explained Olson, “Its just a much bigger operation, we’re serving many more people a day and have a lot more going on.”
The other goal of the fundraiser is to gain money necessary to make several important renovations to the organization’s New Day Center.
“We need to put in a wheelchair lift, we need to put in showers, laundry facilities, make the bathrooms ADA compliant, and it’s gonna be expensive.” said Olson.
Hopefully, an event like this will be able to provide the New Day Center, and the Nameless Coalition as a whole, with the opportunity to continue its growth.
“It’s a great event, it should be lots of fun, lots of good music, lots of good food, lots of good fellowship, come on out, see your friends and help us out.” suggested Olson.
As mentioned, “Home for the Holidays,” is set to take place at Brigid’s Pub from 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.
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NEW YORK (AP) — More than three dozen people were injured, two critically, in a fire at a high-rise apartment building in Manhattan caused by a faulty battery, fire officials said.
The blaze broke out Saturday morning in the 37-story building on East 52nd Street, near the East River. Videos posted online showed people hanging out of apartment windows as firefighters used ropes to scale the building and smoke poured out of a window.
Some residents above the floor where the fire started escaped to the roof, fire officials said.
At a news conference, FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said the fire started in a 20th-floor apartment from a lithium battery connected to an unspecified micromobility device.
Thirty-eight people were injured, including two in critical condition and five in serious condition, fire officials said. Fire officials were not sure how many families were displaced by the fire.
Several people have died in fires linked to micromobility devices in New York. An electric scooter battery sparked a fire that killed an 8-year-old girl in Queens in September, and a woman and a 5-year-old girl were killed in August in Harlem by a fire that was blamed on a scooter battery. A fire linked to an e-scooter killed a 9-year-old boy in Queens in September 2021. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Officials-Fire-caused-by-lithium-battery-injures-17561166.php | 2022-11-05 20:18:53 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Officials-Fire-caused-by-lithium-battery-injures-17561166.php |
Wisconsin man charged with fraud, ID theft in ballot case
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Prosecutors have charged a Wisconsin man who acknowledged he posed as Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on a state website to obtain Vos’ absentee ballot with election fraud and identity theft. The state Justice Department charged Harry Wait on Thursday with two misdemeanor counts of election fraud and two felony counts of identity theft. Wait told The Associated Press in July that he visited the state’s MyVote Wisconsin website and ordered 10 ballots for people, including Vos and Racine Mayor Cory Mason, and asked that the ballots be sent to his home. Wait then contacted police and told them what he had done in what he said was an attempt to expose vulnerabilities in the system.
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MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (AP) — Freshman Keyonte George scored a season-high 32 points to lead Baylor to an 83-78 victory over West Virginia on Wednesday night.
Baylor led by six at halftime and the lead changed eight times in the second half. George, who made 10 of 18 field goals with five 3-pointers, hit a 3-pointer with 2:09 left to put Baylor ahead 70-66.
Joe Toussaint hit a floater with 12 seconds left to pull West Virginia within 80-78. After George made one of two free throws, Toussaint missed an off-balance 3-pointer with 5 seconds left that would have given the Mountaineers the lead. Adam Flagler finished it off with two free throws for Baylor.
The teams combined for 54 free throws in the second half. Baylor made 28 of 36 for the game and West Virginia hit 24 of 33.
Baylor (11-5, 1-3 Big 12) broke a three-game losing streak. West Virginia (10-6, 0-4) has lost its first four conference games for the first time since losing five straight to start the 2018-19 conference schedule. West Virginia hasn’t made 50% of its field goals in five straight games.
Flagler scored 19 points and LJ Cryer had 13 for the Bears. The game marked the return of Jalen Bridges, a native of nearby Fairmont who played two seasons at West Virginia before transferring to Baylor. Bridges had 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Toussaint scored 20 points and Mitchell finished with 14 points and 15 rebounds for West Virginia. Wilson had 11 points and Kedrian Johnson 10.
George had 15 points and six rebounds in the first half, leading Baylor to a 33-27 halftime lead.
After a school record 65 straight weeks in the AP Top 25, the Bears played as an unranked team for the first time since March 23, 2019. The streak lasted a total of 1,161 days.
Baylor has a home game against Oklahoma State on Saturday. West Virginia plays at Oklahoma on Saturday.
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Today’s Headlines: Firefighters battle Northern California’s McKinney wildfire
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The battle intensifies against a Northern California wildfire
Firefighters were expecting triple-digit temperatures and thunderstorms that could set off dangerous conditions in the battle against an out-of-control fire near the California border with Oregon. The McKinney fire had ripped through more than 51,468 acres in the Klamath National Forest, destroying homes and threatening hundreds more in neighboring communities.
Officials said firefighters were prioritizing protecting Fort Jones, Yreka and other communities in the Highway 96 corridor. Highway 96 was shut along the Klamath River, where crews overnight worked to keep homes and buildings from burning, forest officials said in a social media update.
Some neighborhoods on the western side of Yreka were ordered to evacuate, though officials said they saw little progression on the fire’s edge closest to the city.
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More people are catching the coronavirus a second time
Emerging evidence suggests that catching the coronavirus a second time can heighten long-term health risks, a worrisome development as the circulation of increasingly contagious Omicron subvariants leads to greater numbers of Californians being reinfected.
Earlier in the pandemic, it was assumed that getting infected afforded some degree of lasting protection, for perhaps a few months. As the coronavirus mutates, though, that’s no longer a given. And each individual infection carries the risk not only for acute illness but also the potential to develop long COVID.
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Tens of thousands of students are missing from back-to-school rosters
Los Angeles Unified Supt. Alberto M. Carvalho estimates that between 10,000 and 20,000 students are not enrolled or stopped attending school last year, with the problem most pronounced in the youngest grades.
As school officials work to identify and enroll the children, the district also is scrambling to fill about 900 classroom teaching positions and find more than 200 bus drivers. Carvalho said he is optimistic that most of the vacancies will be filled by the Aug. 15 start of school.
The superintendent’s estimate of missing students is based on outreach efforts by district staff to families and on assessments from outside groups. Carvalho said he personally contacted or attempted to reach about 50 students who were chronically absent and their families in order to better understand the problem and asked 25 members of his senior staff to do the same.
America’s allies are watching the Jan. 6 hearings
Many of the televisions in Washington’s embassies have been tuned to the Jan. 6 committee hearings and the barrage of testimony detailing former President Trump’s plot to subvert the will of the electorate with help from an angry mob of his supporters.
But concern that America was adrift began increasing before the hearings, as Western allies saw the rise of nationalism and isolationism, and a sense of disenfranchisement among voters that was spreading to their own countries, according to interviews with American foreign policy veterans and diplomats, many of whom requested anonymity to speak candidly about an ally’s problems.
Despite the red flags, several diplomats said they saw the transition of power to Biden, however rocky, and the accountability brought by the Jan. 6 hearings as signs of resilience.
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A dance with wartime destiny
In the sinewy 41-year-old ballet dancer’s telling, it wasn’t really such a grand jeté to exit the stage of an iconic opera house and enlist in the Ukrainian army. When Russian troops rolled into Ukraine more than five months ago, Vitaliy R., a longtime member of the corps de ballet at the Opera Theater in the Black Sea city of Odesa, didn’t even wait for the mobilization call to come.
Odesa — a onetime Russian imperial outpost, coveted strategic seaport, a quirky multicultural mélange redolent of salt air and tragic history — has always paired an artistic soul with a martial bearing. As the war grinds on, both are on full display.
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An Afghan refugee plays three roles — mother, father, sibling — caring for his baby brother. The eldest brother of nine siblings, only Zabih Khan and Mojib, the youngest child, were able to escape Afghanistan as U.S. troops departed and the country fell to the Taliban. Zabih, 27, has struggled to balance jobs with child care. To save enough to pay rent and buy a car. To keep Mojib from crying for the family they left behind.
Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ dies. A Black American cast as a master of 23rd century intergalactic technology, her role defied the typical portrayal of Black women as domestics or entertainers. When she contemplated leaving the show for a Broadway play after its first season, she was dissuaded by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Nichols suffered a stroke at her Woodland Hills home in 2015 and was struggling with dementia. She had been in a years-long conservatorship battle that pitted her son, Kyle Johnson, against a former manager and a close friend.
Several San Diego State football players allegedly raped a teen. Now, she’s speaking out. Now 18, the young woman at the center of a sexual assault scandal at the university spoke publicly for the first time, recalling details of what happened at the Oct. 16 party as well as her frustrations with the ongoing police inquiry and the lack of action by the university.
CALIFORNIA
Swim at your own risk: How safe are Coronado and Imperial Beach waters? San Diego County public health officials had for decades placed loud yellow and red placards telling people to stay out of the Imperial Beach and Coronado water. However, swimmers have had to make that choice for themselves since the July 4 weekend, when authorities started posting the new blue “warning” signs instead.
California banned the sale of kangaroo leather years ago. Lawsuits contest its continued presence. Former Gov. Ronald Reagan first signed legislation banning the sale of kangaroo meat and leather in 1970. Yet, “K-leather soccer cleats are openly sold throughout California by various retail stores,” states a recent lawsuit filed by two national animal welfare groups.
Is San Onofre’s nuclear waste destined for New Mexico? Last month, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued a final environmental impact statement that recommended granting a license to a proposed facility on land that is currently used for grazing cattle, in between the New Mexico towns of Carlsbad and Hobbs.
California exodus continues, with L.A. and San Francisco leading the way. California ranks second in the country for outbound moves. Citing changes in work-life balance, opportunities for remote work and more people deciding to quit their jobs, a report found that droves of Californians are leaving for states like Texas, Virginia, Washington and Florida.
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NATION-WORLD
Floods strike a new blow in an area of Kentucky that has known hardship. For many people who lost their homes, connections with family and neighbors will only grow in importance in the aftermath of the floods. Still, in a part of the state that includes seven of the 100 poorest counties in the nation, they may not be enough for people already living on the margins.
Prince Charles’ charity received a $1.2-million donation from the Bin Ladens, a report says. The Sunday Times reported that the Prince of Wales’ Charitable Fund received the money in 2013 from Bakr bin Laden, patriarch of the large and wealthy Saudi family, and his brother Shafiq. Both are half-brothers of the former Al Qaeda leader, who was killed by U.S. special forces in Pakistan in 2011.
Part of Beirut port silos, damaged in a 2020 blast, collapses. The 50-year-old, 157-foot-tall silos had withstood the force of the explosion two years ago, effectively shielding the western part of Beirut from the blast that killed over 200 people, injured more than 6,000 and badly damaged entire neighborhoods.
HOLLYWOOD AND THE ARTS
Taylor Swift’s rep calls a private jet report ‘blatantly incorrect’ amid backlash. Don’t blame Swift for all the carbon dioxide emitted by her private jet, her rep insisted. “Taylor’s jet is loaned out regularly to other individuals,” a rep for the Grammy winner said in a statement provided to the Los Angeles Times.
‘The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical’ is officially being sued. It started off so well. A fan-made TikTok musical tribute to Netflix’s “Bridgerton,” heating up into a lush suite of songs in a concept album with roses from the streamer. Now, Netflix is suing the creators of “The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical” for copyright and trademark infringement following the project’s move to live, paid performances.
‘DC League of Super-Pets’ takes No. 1 with $23 million at the domestic box office. The superhero spinoff about Superman’s dog earned $23 million from 4,314 locations, according to studio estimates. Though slightly less than expected, it was still enough to capture the first-place spot and knock Jordan Peele’s “Nope” into second place in its second weekend.
Succeeding as often as it stumbles, ‘Sharp Stick’ marks the return of Lena Dunham. Dunham’s newest intimate and vulnerable coming-of-age sex comedy follows Sarah Jo (Kristine Froseth) a 26-year-old home care aide living on the edges of Hollywood with her mother, Marilyn (Jennifer Jason Leigh), and sister Treina (Taylour Paige).
BUSINESS
Disneyland has been raising food prices. Blame inflation. Some customers have also complained about portions shrinking — something a Disney executive suggested during an earnings report last year might be enacted to help save money, but which the company denies doing.
OPINION
The debt crisis that sick Americans can’t avoid. Little public attention has been focused on what is, statistically at least, a bigger, broader debt crisis in our country: An estimated 100 million people in the U.S. — 41% of all adults — have healthcare debt, compared with 42 million who have student debt.
We’re not as pious as we used to be, and this terrifies Justice Alito. The Supreme Court is intent on breaking down the wall that separates church and state. Samuel A. Alito Jr. is doing more than his part to help, writes Times columnist Robin Abcarian.
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SPORTS
Bill Russell, legendary Celtics center and NBA coach, is dead at 88. Russell was professional basketball’s first Black superstar and a game-changing big man who reinvented the center position with the dynastic Celtics of the late 1950s and ’60s. A cause of death wasn’t given, nor did a family statement say where he died.
Thomas Cole left UCLA football after a suicide attempt. He hopes his story helps others. Through intensive therapy, he lost the urge to inflict unspeakable harm upon himself. Adjusting his medication also helped, and so did meditation. Mostly, he learned to express how he was feeling. After months of withdrawing from others, Thomas now immerses himself in daily conversations with family and friends.
Tony Gonsolin and James Outman lead the Dodgers to a series-clinching win over the Rockies. Gonsolin improved to 12-1 and Outman went three for four with a home run and three RBIs in his Dodgers debut in a 7-3 win. The team is now 68-33 on the season.
ONLY IN L.A.
How do you make friends in Los Angeles? We asked our readers to tell us how they did it. They responded with a fire hose of charming stories about dating apps, coffee shops, dog parks, desert raves and everything in between.
However, for every endearing tale of found families, there was a cry for help. The words “fake” and “flaky” came up more than a few times. “L.A. is filled with vapid, career-climbing wannabes that have opportunistic motives,” said one particularly passionate responder. Another remarked woefully on the “sheer loneliness of Los Angeles life.”
To these despondent few, we offer the following advice: Don’t give up. We’ve gathered 19 of the quirkiest and most delightful L.A. friendship stories to inspire you to get back out there.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Here’s something that might make Gen Xers and millennials feel old: MTV was launched 41 years ago. CNN and HBO were already running. A cable exec and rock ‘n’ roll fan named John Lack eventually convinced the Warner Amex Satellite Entertainment Co. that a channel showing prerecorded music clips would besot teenagers and therefore pimple cream and soft drink advertisers. The television network — a business and technology experiment — launched in 1981 with 250 music videos.
For a number of years, when there were few cable channels and music videos were a novelty, MTV’s ratings were competitive with other major cable networks, The Times reported in 1994. It was promoted as a beachhead for channel surfers. During commercials on other channels, people were encouraged to flip over to catch a quick music video on MTV, the first real channel for the remote-control age.
Viewers tend to associate the brand with popular reality programs such as “The Real World” and “Jersey Shore” rather than award-winning dramas. However, its bailiwick has expanded in recent years under the leadership of Chris McCarthy, a longtime executive at Paramount Global, the cable programming giant formerly known as ViacomCBS. The growing umbrella of the MTV group now covers dramas such as “Yellowstone,” TV’s most-watched scripted series in 2021, The Times’ Ryan Faughnder reported in May.
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Which Instant air fryer is best?
From the same manufacturer as the iconic Instant Pot comes the Instant air fryer. It’s not a special kind of air fryer that fries food instantly, it’s a regular air fryer made by the Instant brand.
You can expect the same reliable quality and ease of use as you’d get from an Instant Pot, but it cooks food with a delectably crispy exterior. If you’re looking for a versatile appliance that can do more than just air fry, the Instant Vortex Pro is a great choice.
What to know before you buy an Instant air fryer
Capacity
The capacity of your air fryer will dictate how much food you can cook at once. If you usually only cook for one or two people, then a compact fryer with a capacity of 2 to 3 quarts will do. However, if you cook for four or more people, then something with a capacity of 5 quarts or more is a better fit. The downside to opting for a larger model is that it is bigger all around and will take up more counter space.
Other cooking functions
Instant air fryers do more than just “fry” food. Since air fryers are technically types of convection ovens, this lets them cook food in other ways too. You can expect at least four cooking functions: air fry, bake, roast and reheat. However, higher-end versions have even more functions, including toasting, broiling, dehydrating and proving dough.
If you choose a large fryer with a range of cooking functions, it can stand in for a variety of other appliances, including toaster ovens, countertop convection ovens and dehydrators. So, even though it takes up more kitchen space than a compact model, it actually saves space if you also would have bought even one of these other appliances.
Digital control panel
Air fryers made by Instant have easy-to-use digital control panels. These display all the preset cooking programs as well as the temperature and time settings that you adjust either using the dial or the plus and minus buttons, depending on your chosen model. These controls are not only simple to operate, but the whole panel is easy to wipe clean.
What to look for in a quality Instant air fryer
Adjustable temperature
These fryers have adjustable temperatures, generally between 95 and 400 degrees, but check the model you’re considering for specifics. Some foods cook better at a higher temperature than others, while the lowest temperatures can be used to keep food warm for short periods.
Dishwasher-safe basket
What’s great about Instant air fryers is their baskets are dishwasher-safe. This takes some of the pressure off when you’ve finished your meal and it’s time to clean up after yourself. That said, the nonstick coating may last longer if you wash it by hand.
Quick preheating
Another great feature of Instant brand air fryers is that they take just a few minutes to preheat. You can start cooking much sooner than you’d be able to if you were waiting for an oven to preheat.
How much you can expect to spend on an Instant air fryer
Basic models start at around $50, while the largest and most versatile versions cost up to $200.
Instant air fryer FAQ
Is air-fried food healthier?
A. Air-fried food isn’t healthier than deep-fried food in terms of nutrients, but it does contain fewer calories and less fat. If you’re not particularly concerned about calorie content, you might like the fact that air fryers are generally easier to use and less messy than deep fryers. They also don’t produce as strong cooking smells and leave no cooking oil to dispose of.
What can’t you fry in an air fryer?
A. Technically speaking, air fryers are convection ovens. They can produce food with a crispy exterior that’s similar to deep-fried food, but they don’t actually fry anything. Without hot oil to seal the exterior of whatever you’re cooking as soon as it hits the fryer, it isn’t possible to cook foods with wet batter. The batter will slide off before it cooks through.
It can also get messy if you try to cook anything cheesy or with too much loose seasoning in an air fryer. The convection currents can blow it around the cooking chamber and create a big mess.
What’s the best Instant air fryer to buy?
Top Instant air fryer
What you need to know: This big, powerful appliance can air fry, broil, bake, roast, reheat, dehydrate, toast and prove dough.
What you’ll love: You can easily adjust the temperature from 95 to 400 degrees using the plus and minus buttons, and it preheats quickly. It has a large capacity but a relatively small footprint. It comes with a range of pans and a rotisserie basket.
What you should consider: If you won’t use any of its functions other than the air fryer, you should opt for a cheaper model.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Instant air fryer for the money
Instant Vortex 2-quart 4-in-1 Air Fryer
What you need to know: With its compact design and small capacity, this is a great choice for small households or for occasional use.
What you’ll love: It can air fry, bake, roast and reheat. The nonstick basket is dishwasher-safe. The compact size is countertop-friendly. You can choose from four colors: black, white, red and aqua.
What you should consider: It’s only large enough to cook for one or two people.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Instant Vortex 5.7 Quart Large Air Fryer
What you need to know: This multipurpose air fryer is big enough to cook for three to five people.
What you’ll love: It’s simple to use with a digital control panel and a dial to adjust the cook time and temperature. It has four cooking functions: air fry, roast, bake and reheat. It preheats quickly, and the basket is dishwasher-safe.
What you should consider: The alarm that lets you know when the food is done is quiet, so it’s easy to miss.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
425 PM PST Tue Dec 6 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Madera
and east central Merced Counties through 500 PM PST...
At 425 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chowchilla, or 8 miles northwest of Madera. This storm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Madera, Chowchilla and Madera Acres.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3696 12010 3697 12032 3718 12037 3716 12003
TIME...MOT...LOC 0025Z 182DEG 4KT 3704 12021
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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HIGH SCHOOL
Lincoln stops Hagerstown in snug affair 61-57
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Lincoln derailed Hagerstown's hopes after a 61-57 verdict for an Indiana boys basketball victory on February 7.
In recent action on February 2, Lincoln faced off against Union County . Click here for a recap. Hagerstown took on Northeastern on February 2 at Northeastern High School. For a full recap, click here.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National PTA is pleased to announce the winners of its 2021-2022 Reflections® student art program. The awards honor creative interpretations of the theme "I Will Change the World By…" in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts as well as a special artist division. Seven students have been honored with the Outstanding Interpretation Award, and over 200 students have been recognized with Awards of Excellence and Merit. Students representing 39 states were selected for national-level recognition.
The Outstanding Interpretation Award recipients are:
Arsal Shaur
Country Parkway PTA, New York
Photography: "I Can Change the World by Enlightening Others with Knowledge"
Dao Nguyen
Castillero Middle School PTA, California
Literature: "Dandelion"
James Jordan
Syracuse High PTSA, Utah
Special Artist/Music Composition: "Change the World Right"
Jasmine Roldan
Hicksville High School PTSA, New York
Visual Arts: "Say Their Names"
Oviya Gowder
James Clemens High School PTSA, Alabama
Dance Choreography: "Save The Children"
Sonia Singh
Acadia PTA, New York
Music Composition: "Rainbow"
Yasmeen Fahs
Rowan Elementary PTA, Pennsylvania
Film Production: "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle"
"Participating in the arts helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas; develop artistic literacy; increase confidence; and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life," said Anna King, president of National PTA. "We are thrilled to recognize the Outstanding Interpretation Award and Awards of Excellence and Merit recipients, and we applaud all of the students who participated in the Reflections program this school year."
The Outstanding Interpretation Award recipients will each receive an $800 scholarship to further their artistic talents, and their local PTA will be awarded $200 to support arts and culture in their community. Award of Excellence recipients will receive a $200 scholarship. All national award recipients receive celebration materials including a medallion and certificate and will be featured in virtual celebrations and exhibits.
Each year, the National PTA Reflections program encourages students of all ages to create and submit original works of art in the medium of their choice that reflect on the annual theme. Submissions are reviewed by arts experts, and students are recognized for their artistic technique and ingenuity in bringing the theme to life. Hundreds of thousands of students in pre-K through grade 12 from across the country and in U.S. schools overseas created original works of art as part of the 2021-2022 Reflections program.
The National PTA Reflections program is sponsored by Proud National PTA Sponsor BAND, a free group communication app used by PTAs to connect with members, plan in-person and virtual events, and increase family engagement.
"National PTA has a long-standing commitment to arts education, and it is a top priority of our association to ensure all children have access to arts programs and classes," added Nathan R. Monell, CAE, National PTA executive director. "The Reflections program provides opportunities for access to the arts, and we appreciate BAND's support of the program."
About National PTA
National PTA® comprises millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of children and youth. For more information, visit PTA.org.
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Meghan Markle is receiving a high honor for her work amplifying women's voices.
On Thursday, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation announced the Duchess of Sussex as one of more than 100 winners of a 2023 Gracie Award. Markle -- who is being recognized for her headline-making podcast, Archetypes -- is in esteemed company, winning along with fellow stars like Christina Applegate, Ava DuVernay, Faith Hill, Amanda Seyfried and many more content creators spanning radio, television and digital.
"This year's theme, 'Storytelling,' highlights and celebrates the narratives shared by the winners, which not only inform, inspire, and captivate audiences, but also enrich our collective comprehension of the world," a press release stated. It was also announced that the foundation will honor Showtime's The First Lady with the Grand Award, which "signifies a distinct level of achievement, acknowledging the extraordinary talent, dedication, and production involved in creating these exceptional pieces."
“As we close out Women's History Month, it is important to remember the legacy of Gracie Allen, the inspiration behind these esteemed awards. This year's recipients exemplify Gracie Allen's spirit through their exceptional talent, innovation, and vision," AWMF President Becky Brooks said in a statement. "Their steadfast dedication to their craft and their tenacious resolve to break boundaries serve as a compelling testament to the essential role women play in molding the cultural landscape. We eagerly anticipate celebrating their outstanding accomplishments."
This year's award recipients will be honored at a ceremony in Los Angeles on May 23, followed by a luncheon for local and student award winners in June.
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EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (WKBN) – As the cleanup continues from the Feb. 3 train derailment, local healthcare workers are seeing more and more people from the East Palestine area complaining that they don’t feel well.
Workers with QUICKmed Urgent Care in Columbiana, Ohio said they’re seeing patients sharing similar symptoms, including a burning sensation when they breathe, as well as rashes and general weakness.
Some even complain they start feeling better when they leave their homes for a while, only to feel worse once they return.
“This could be a lot of things, but if you’re leaving your house and [symptoms] improve, and you go back and it comes back, I’m not thinking that’s allergies or not thinking it’s a cold,” said Deb Weese with QUICKmed. “I think it’s related to that stuff you’re inhaling there.”
Weese says the burning sensation when breathing could be a form of chemical bronchitis. She urges anyone suffering similar symptoms to seek treatment.
“Let’s face it: If it comes down to it, it might be something in the future that comes about from all these chemicals they’re breathing in that we don’t know about, so it’s important that they document all of their symptoms,” Weese said.
On Monday, U.S. senators Sherrod Brown and J.D. Vance released a joint statement regarding long-term health monitoring for East Palestine residents. They sent a letter to leaders of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, urging them to ensure that individuals affected by the derailment have access to baseline medical testing.
“We have spoken with multiple constituents who have attempted to get this kind of baseline testing done by their primary care doctors, only to learn that their local doctors lack the capabilities … The residents of East Palestine and the surrounding community deserve to know if their health has been compromised by this disaster now and for years to come. Therefore, we urge you to work with your colleagues across the federal government to allocate the resources and expertise needed to begin the surveys and assessment needed to establish a medical baseline for the community.”
Letter from Brown and Vance
The full letter can be found below.
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A Central Florida crash on the Florida Turnpike killed one person and injured another.
Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 2:54 a.m. near mile marker 285 in Lake County.
Troopers said a 2018 Kia Sorento and a 2003 Buick Century drove south on the turnpike.
The Buick merged before the Sorento, but the Sorento failed to slow down for the Buick.
The Sorento crashed into the back of the Buick.
First responders took the driver of the Sorento, a 39-year-old man from Orlando, to South Lake Hospital with serious injuries.
The Buick driver, a woman, died at the scene.
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I take exception to the never-ending political cartoons pushing the liberal agenda (”Trick or treat,” Oct. 31). Why not just make your slogan, “All the liberal talking points you need to hear?”
In one recent cartoon, “Halloween’s over, back to the regular monsters” (Nov. 1), Walt Handelsman lists four items all leaning in one direction. Why not have these four: The border is not secure. Crime is up. Worst K-12 test scores. Highest inflation in four decades. Or does that conflict with The Baltimore Sun editorial board’s biased agenda?
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(iSeeCars) — Be prepared. There’s a reason why the Boy Scouts adopted this simple motto, which can apply to all areas of life.
One area where it’s crucial to be prepared is in your car because regardless of how reliable your vehicle is, it will inevitably break down, and you’ll likely be far from the comforts of home when it does.
To help drivers prepare for all unexpected scenarios, we’ve developed a helpful guide of things to keep in your car. These essential items could make all the difference when ensuring your breakdown is benign versus catastrophic. Some of these items will help you travel more comfortably during your day-to-day driving as well.
We hope your vehicle doesn’t leave you stranded on the side of the road, but we recommend these 24 things to keep in your car just in case.
1. Up-to-Date Registration
We’ll start with the obvious one here. You’ll need your car registration if your vehicle doesn’t break down. There’s always the chance that you’ll be going a tad over the speed limit or unknowingly take a turn at a red light when you weren’t supposed to, and a police officer will happen to be watching. More importantly, however, is the off-chance that you’re in an accident. Your registration will be a necessity in this instance as well. In either instance, you will need proof of your registration. If you don’t have that proof, you can receive a citation or a fine. If your registration isn’t current, you can be pulled over for having an expired registration. This will result in a harsher penalty than simply not having proof of a current registration, and your penalty will depend on how long your registration has been expired. In the most extreme case, your vehicle could be impounded. Always be aware of when your registration is set to expire, and make sure you renew it before that happens.
2. Insurance Card
Car insurance is mandatory in 49 of 50 states. The exception is New Hampshire, where it is not required as long as you can show financial responsibility. To show that you are compliant with your state’s law you should always have your proof of insurance with you. Not only is it the law, it is also a necessity should you ever get in an accident. Proof of insurance varies with your insurance company and can be in the form of an ID card or in a document. It must contain your policy number, effective dates, your vehicle description and VIN, and name of the policyholder. Online versions of these documents are also available, so you can save them on your phone for easy retrieval instead of keeping the physical version in your glove compartment. However, we recommend having a physical version handy along with the electronic version.
3. Owner’s Manual
Another item that should be a mainstay in your glove box is your car’s owner’s manual. This will include helpful information like what your tire pressure should be and what certain warning lights mean. You never know when you’ll need it, so you should always have it accessible. Modern cars often include a ditigal version of the owner’s manual, but just like registration, we recommend a paper copy as backup, and you can often request these from the manufacturer or a site like Helminc.com.
4. Spare Tire/Tire Jack
Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of the roads, waiting to take a nice big chunk out of one of your tires, or poke something really sharp into one. Unless your vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires, these occurrences can quickly put an end to your travel plans. So, unless you want to pay a tow truck to come and haul your vehicle to the nearest service station, you’ll want to make sure your spare tire is always properly inflated (something you can ask any shop to do whenever your vehicle is in for service), and your tire jack is in proper working order. You should also have the correct tools to change a tire, including a lug wrench. AAA members can call to have their tire replaced with their spare, though you will likely have to wait a long time.
5. Tire Pressure Gauge
Keeping with the tire theme is a tire safety gauge. While modern vehicles have warning indicators to let you know if your pressure is low, it’s important to have a tire pressure gauge to ensure you fill your tire up to the correct PSI.
6. Tire Pump and Sealant
Keeping wth the tire theme, you can also go a step further and have a portable tire inflator so you never have to rely on air from a gas station. If you have a minor puncture, filling the tire with air and sealing it will allow you to safety drive to your destination.
7. Jumper Cables/Emergency Road Kit
Did you know some car batteries only last for two years? While three to four years is the norm for battery life, a dead battery can come without warning, especially during the winter months. While jumper cables are a necessity, the full emergency road kit is a strong recommendation. Most emergency kits, which can be purchased on Amazon or at any big-box retail store, will come with a small array of tools, such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers, as well as road flares, fluorescent reflective triangles, hose tape, and those jumper cables. The jumper cables will come in extremely handy if you have a habit of leaving your headlights or dome lights on. Either thing can drain the life from your battery in as little as a few hours depending on the age and strength of your vehicle’s battery. You can even purchase a portable car jump starter that allow you to recharge your battery without another vehicle.
8. Blankets
This may seem like a silly thing to have in your car if you live in a warm place like Florida, Texas, or Southern California; but blankets come in handy for more than just keeping you warm. Say you break down on a road that’s covered in dirt, gravel, mud, grime, or some sticky substance you dare not guess about. Laying a blanket down to get on the ground and see what’s wrong, or simply to change a tire, can save your clothes, knees, and back a whole lot of trouble. Of course, there’s always the keeping warm thing, too, if you live in an area where it gets cold.
9. Washer Fluid
We suggest always keeping a gallon of washer fluid in the car trunk. Chances are you’ll never need it, until that one time when a semi throws three inches of mud and muck on your windshield and you hit the windshield wiper button only to hear that familiar buzz…and get nothing. Pulling over and grabbing the washer fluid from the trunk is much easier than dumping whatever drink you have in the cup holder on your windshield and trying to scrub it clean with your shirt.
10. Flashlight
Some of those emergency road kits we talked about earlier do come with a flashlight; however, most don’t. A flashlight will not only come in handy if you happen to break down at night and need to see under your hood or around your car, but it’s also very handy for keeping oncoming traffic away from your vehicle if you don’t happen to have road flares or markers. A flashlight can also come in extremely handy if a passenger needs to find something in the vehicle at night while you’re driving. Driving with the dome light on is still illegal in most states. Just make sure you check the batteries in it often.
11. First Aid Kit
In times of crisis, a first aid kit can literally be a lifesaver. This one should need no explanation whatsoever. If you’re bleeding, a spare tire isn’t going to do much for you, but band aids will.
12. Cell Phone Charger
Having a dedicated phone charger that remains in your car is a lot more convenient than bringing one with you on long road trips or when you think you’ll be out of the house for a while. Sometimes we neglect to charge our phone the night before or accidentally run an app in the background that drains your battery. Regardless of the circumstance, you don’t want to be without your only lifeline should you break down and need to call for help. You may also rely on your phone as a GPS system, and you don’t want to be at the mercy of your phone battery to get you safely to your destination.
13. Duct Tape
Duct tape is one of the most versatile items out there. Just like it can come in handy for temporary (or even permanent) household repairs, it can be very helpful should something break on your vehicle. Say you sideswipe a pole, or if you were the victim of a hit-and-run and your mirror comes loose. Duct tape can keep it in place until it can properly be repaired. You can also use it to temporarily halt leaks in your roof or sunroof to mitigate or prevent costly water damage.
14. Ice Scraper
If you live somewhere with inclement winter weather or even somewhere where it snows infrequently, you should always have an ice scraper in your car. You can get one that is attached to a snow brush so you have everything you need to remove snow and scrape ice off your vehicle. Driving with compromised sight lines can present a hazard to you and other drivers on the road. And in areas with extreme snowfall, keeping a shovel in your trunk to remove snow around your vehicle can also be helpful.
15. Paper Towels and Tissues
Paper products may not save you from danger, but they can certainly make any ride more comfortable in the event of a spill, an unexpected runny nose, or an extra messy drive-through order. If you travel with children, these are even more essential. Baby wipes, even if you don’t have a baby, also prove effective to help clean up spills and messes.
16. Spare Change
You should keep spare change or an emergency stash of cash somewhere in your car. While most parking meters now allow you to pay with a credit card, there are still some holdouts that require change. You may also come across an unexpected toll.
17. Fire Extinguisher
This item is one that you will hopefully never have to use, but it’s important nonetheless. Because vehicles can catch fire during an accident, a fire extinguisher can help put the fire out before help arrives. Modern fire extinguishers are available in extremely small sizes without sacrificing effectiveness, so there’s no excuse to forego this item, even in smaller vehicles or sports cars.
18. Multi-tool
A multi-tool, such as a Leatherman,l is a small toolkit that includes common tools in a compact package that can fit right in your glove box. It includes scissors, a screwdriver, wrench, knife, and can/bottle opener to cover your bases should you need a tool.
19. Water Bottles
Water bottles can save your life if you are stranded and in need of hydration. In less extreme circumstances, like unforseen traffic, having water handy can make the ride more comfortable. Just make sure your water bottle can withstand extreme temperatures.
20. Non-Perishable Snacks
It’s a good idea to have an easy-to-eat snack handy in the event that hunger strikes. Suggestions include energy bars, nuts, or crackers.
21. Escape Tool
An escape tool is another item you will hopefully never need, but it can provide peace of mind knowing it’s there. An escape tool can cut through a seatbelt and can break car window glass from the inside. These can also be lifesavers if you encounter a car accident with someone trapped in their vehicle.
22. Umbrella
Even if there is no rain in the forecast, you never know when you’re going to be caught in an unexpected shower.
23. Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer is top-of-mind during the global pandemic, and it should remain a mainstay in your vehicle even after the pandemic ends to help prevent the spread of infectious germs.
24. Kitty litter
If you live in an area where icy conditions occur, having kitty litter in your trunk during the winter can be very helpful. It can provide the necessary traction to get out of an icy parking spot or driveway. You don’t need a whole bag though, as it can weigh down your vehicle. A smaller container filled with kitty litter should be sufficient in most cases.
25. Reusable Grocery Bags
Not only are plastic grocery bags banned in some states, but they are also bad for the environment. Having a stash of reusable grocery bags in your trunk will come in handy for trips to the store and can also hold more items than the typical single-use grocery bag.
While there’s something satisfying about an empty trunk and a minimally-filled glove compartment, these empty spaces will leave you unprepared during an emergency or inevitable on-the-road inconvenience. Hopefully you will never need to use these emergency items, but you can rest assured knowing that you have them accessible.
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Pakistani court orders release of man who attacked Musharraf
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A defense lawyer says a top court in Pakistan has ordered the release of a man on completion of his jail term in connection with the 2003 assassination attempt on former President Pervez Musharraf’s convoy. The country’s Supreme Court on Monday ordered Rana Tanveer, sentenced to 14 years in jail in 2005 by a military court over his role in the 2003 attack on the former dictator, released. Tanveer’s lawyer, Hashmat Habib, said Monday his client has not been released, even though he had completed his jail term. Musharraf seized power in 1999 in a military coup. He is currently living in exile in Dubai. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/11/21/pakistani-court-orders-release-of-man-who-attacked-musharraf/ | 2022-11-21 16:46:49 | 1 | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/11/21/pakistani-court-orders-release-of-man-who-attacked-musharraf/ |
WINSTON SALEM, N.C., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parsonex Capital Partners ("Parsonex") today announced the launch of a Credit Enhancement Facility to a Class 8 truck lease origination company, Traction Capital and Leasing ("Traction"), one of the most committed partners of truck drivers across the country.
Traction was founded to help hard-working small business owners navigate the sometimes frustrating and confusing finance process necessary for securing a truck. "We are here to help dealerships and drivers find financing alternatives that help put trucks and trailers on the road and business owners in the driver's seat," says Dakota Forgione, the company's Chief Executive Officer. "Traction is committed to giving small business owners the tools they need to be successful. Commercial drivers are the backbone of America and we are proud to be capitalizing their future. We are pleased to be working with Parsonex to grow the Traction Capital and Leasing business."
Last year, trucking companies in the United States suffered a record deficit of 80,000 drivers, according to the American Trucking Associations, a trade association. "There's no silver bullet for fixing this," says Robert Costello, the trade association's chief economist. "We need to get more people into the industry." Backed by Parsonex, Traction is hard at work helping to do just that, get more drivers on the road.
"Given the logistical roadblocks the country is experiencing, getting more drivers into trucks through the credit enhancement facility with Traction creates a win-win solution for drivers and the country's supply chain" says Fred Adams, Chief Investment Officer of Parsonex.
Parsonex President and CEO, Jonathan Miller agrees that drivers with trucks are in high demand and the timing of this opportunity for Traction, could be once-in-a-lifetime. "Parsonex has an amazing and experienced team and partnered with Traction's leadership and industry expertise, I anticipate we will see significant growth in their business and I am thrilled to be involved in helping drivers get started during this unique time in our country.
Parsonex Capital Partners (Parsonex), headquartered in Englewood, CO, is a private fund sponsor, with a focus on real estate development, qualified opportunity zones and special situations. With special situations, Parsonex primarily focuses on commercial & industrial (C&I) assets or loans and on non/sub-performing commercial loans and real estate assets which are distressed, undervalued, or value-add opportunities.
SARAH PUTNIK
PARSONEX CAPITAL PARTNERS
303-662-8700 Ext. 100
SARAH@PARSONEX.COM
WWW.PXCAPGROUP.COM
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