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WORCESTER, Mass., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National multifamily real estate development leader Wood Partners today announced groundbreaking on its newest high-end residential community, Alta on the Row, marking the company's first development in Worcester, Massachusetts. Opening of the community is slated for December 2023 with pre-leasing officially starting in October 2023.
Located at 22 Mulberry Street, Alta on the Row will be positioned in the heart of Worcester's renowned "Restaurant Row," providing residents with a wide range of dining and entertainment opportunities, including Wormtown Brewery and Leo's Ristorante, directly adjacent to the property. Alta on the Row will also provide residents with quick access to some of the city's top employers including UMASS Memorial Health, Saint Vincent Hospital, Hanover Insurance Group, as well as top higher education institutions including UMASS Chan Medical School, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Holy Cross.
"Wood Partners is thrilled to break ground on Alta on the Row, our first luxury property in the thriving City of Worcester," said Jim Lambert, Managing Director. "Working with the City of Worcester on this project has been a truly collaborative process from the start, which makes us all the more excited to welcome new residents to the community next year and introduce them to Wood Partners' signature approach to sophisticated living."
At completion, Alta on the Row will offer 370 apartments comprised of one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Featuring sophisticated, modern design finishes, each of Alta on the Row's apartment homes will be fully outfitted with luxurious wood-style plank flooring, top-of-the-line stainless steel Samsung appliances, and quartz countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms to provide a cozy and welcoming place to call home. Additional high-end features include full-sized in-home washer and dryers, Schlage smart locks, shower and tub tile surrounds, and modern kitchen pendant lighting in select homes.
Throughout the property, residents can also indulge in Alta on the Row's best-in-class community amenities, including a rooftop lounge with unobstructed views of downtown Worcester, a resort-style pool with turf surround, multiple grilling stations and firepits, an outdoor "living room" connecting the two courtyards, and an on-site pet spa and dog park with covered dog wash stations. Inside, residents will also have access to a 24/7 state-of-the-art fitness area with cardio and strength equipment, a game lounge and golf simulator lounge, co-working spaces, and ample lounge seating adjacent to both of the courtyards, as well as the rooftop lounge and clubhouse.
Alta on the Row's prime location will be within walking distance of Union Station, enabling residents to easily reach Boston via the MBTA Commuter Rail. Closer to home, residents will have no shortage of great shopping and entertainment options with leading retail sites like Mercantile Center and Worcester Common, as well as the DCU Center and Polar Park just a few miles from the property.
About Wood Partners
Wood Partners is a national leader in the development, construction, and management of multifamily communities across the United States. The company has been involved in the acquisition and development of more than 90,000 multifamily homes with a combined capitalization of $17.5 billion. The company currently owns 70 properties across the United States representing more than 20,000 homes. Headquartered in Atlanta, Wood Partners has offices in 22 major markets across 15 states nationwide. The company also operates Wood Residential, an award-winning, full-service property management group that proudly operates both properties developed by Wood Partners and communities owned by third parties. For two years running, Wood Residential has ranked No. 1 nationally for online reputation in the J Turner ORA™ Power Rankings (Division III). For more information, visit woodpartners.com.
CONTACT: Nick Fischer, nick.fischer@bcw-global.com
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NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Li Auto Inc. ("LI Auto" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LI). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Li Auto and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On December 9, 2022, Li Auto announced third-quarter operating results. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 2.5%, while earnings per share also missed analyst estimates by 40%. Gross margin was 12.7% in the third quarter of 2022, compared with 23.3% in the third quarter of 2021.
On this news, Li Auto's American Depositary Share ("ADR") price fell $2.98 per ADR, or 12.37%, to close at $21.12 per ADR on December 9, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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NY Marine Warnings and Forecast for Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
358 AM EST Mon Jan 2 2023
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 7 feet expected.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm, and South
Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 6 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EST
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Orient Point and the
Connecticut River, and Peconic and Gardiners Bays.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 6 AM EST Wednesday.
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“Ted Lasso” season 3 continues today. Stream new episodes for free with an Apple TV+ 7-day trial.
About the show:
Jason Sudeikis stars in “Ted Lasso”, a heartwarming comedy about an American football coach who moves to England to take on AFC Richmond, leading a whole new sport in a place so vastly different from his Kansas home. The series follows Ted, the players, and those close to the team as they navigate sports politics, personal lives, and the pressures of operating in view of the public. And with troubling media attention and new team dynamics at play this season, the AFC Richmond crew is facing a host of new challenges.
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- Jason Sudeikis
- Hannah Waddingham
- Brendan Hunt
- Jeremy Swift
- Juno Temple
- Brett Goldstein
- Phil Dunster
- Nick Mohammed
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Pomona Cider Company logo
Pomona Cider Company, a hard cider taproom and eatery featuring small-batch, drier Normandy-style ciders, opened in April at 2163 N. Farwell Ave. Pomona (named after the Roman goddess of fruit trees) strives to offer an elevated experience with ciders crafted by Island Orchard Cider, in Door County. They’ve also got two fermentation tanks on site to make experimental cider.
The twelve ciders on tap are available by the glass, pitcher or flight to enjoy at the taproom. Guests can also choose from aperitifs, cider cocktails, beer, hard seltzer, wine and non-alcoholic options. Bottled cider and growlers are available for those that want to take their cider home. A food menu features large sharable plates, charcuterie, snacks and galette (tart).
Pomona Cider Company co-owner Tom Gabert had first tried Island Orchard Cider when his wife brought a couple of bottles home from a bachelorette party. Before that, he associated cider with the sweet, commercially produced ciders. “When I was introduced to more of a drier, Normandy French-style cider, I did start gravitating toward drinking cider more often,” he says.
Gabert eventually met Island Orchard Cider owners Bob and Yannique Purman through his other business, Pour, an event beverage service. Gabert and the Purmans, who have their own apple orchard on Washington Island, all shared a passion for the agricultural side of beverage production.
“I was impressed by their knowledge of the fermentation process of cider, and their vision and way of developing flavors, such as a lavender cider made with lavender from Fragrant Isle lavender farm on Washington Island,” Gabert says.
Gabert developed a friendship with the Purmans. In 2016, they launched a plan to develop a Milwaukee location for the tasting room. They found that Wisconsin regulations prohibited a cidery, which operates under the same guidelines as a winery, from having two retail licenses.
After consulting with their lawyers and talking to city and state officials, Gabert partnered with Matt “Sawyer” Purman, Bob and Yannique’s son, to open Pomona Cider Company as a separate entity. Pomona carries Island Orchard Cider’s products. They use juice from their orchard for their own experimental, small-batch ciders.
Ciders Crafted From Normandy-Style Apples
The Purmans started planting dwarf apple trees, all cider-making cultivars, in 2005. The climate and soil on Washington Island produce fruit similar to the French region of Normandy. They started making cider in 2011. Gabert says most of the Island Orchard Cider varieties they carry are blends made from different apple varieties. Ingredients such as the cherries, lavender and hops are all sourced from Wisconsin. Most of their ciders are dry; the sweetest one on the menu is a pear cider.
The first on-site cider crafted by Milwaukee cider maker Shawn O’Halloran is the single-source True North cider. “It’s like biting into a honey crisp apple, even though it’s a Northern Spy apple,” Gabert says. One of the few sweeter ciders on the menu, it’s sourced only from the Northern Spy and sweetened with its own juice through a unique process used by Pomona.
Gabert says they’ve impressed people who aren’t cider drinkers but were curious to experience a new business. “They were surprised by how ciders could taste. We never want to hide our apples with sweeteners or artificial flavors. With the lavender, cherry or ginger, you’ll get those notes, but the apple will always come through.”
Gabert partnered with chefs Sam Sandrin and Katie Gabert (his sister), of Strega pasta, to create a food menu that incorporates ciders into the cooking process. They strive for zero-waste by using scraps into other dishes. They also have a line of vinegars.
Their Sunday brunch, served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. features cocktails made from cider (but sans hard liquor, as they’re not licensed to serve booze), and Bloody Marys made with saké. Brunch options include gluten-free and vegan choices. Look for strawberry macha yogurt, mushroom strata, seven-layer salad, cider doughnuts, chicken and waffles or cosmic brownies made with a hop cider caramel filling. Gabert promises that cider floats, made from their own custard, are coming soon.
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The Toy Association and Adventure Media & Events Partner for Unique Media Showcase
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toy Association, the trade association representing all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages, and Adventure Media & Events, publisher of industry-leading media outlets the Toy Book and the Toy Insider, announced today that they will host "The Play Date" on March 8, 2023 at the brand new etc.venues 360 Madison Avenue in New York City.
The Play Date is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for toy companies to showcase their 2023 lineups and sneak peeks to the press. The event will be held across two floors with available exhibit space, private display areas, and a host of eye-catching sponsorship opportunities for enhanced media exposure.
"Thanks to the combined forces of The Toy Association, the Toy Insider, and the Toy Book, The Play Date will attract the powerhouse media outlets that toy companies want to meet with," said Kimberly Carcone, executive vice president of global market events at The Toy Association. "It's an exclusive opportunity to show new lines and priority items early in the year, affording your company Q1 press opportunities to get in front of consumers. Whether you are looking to highlight spring and summer launches or offer a sneak peek at the hottest toys for holiday '23, the new Play Date is a strategic advantage to your 2023 media plans."
"For over 100 years, toy companies have taken advantage of Q1 as an opportunity to showcase their long lead items to the media," said Laurie Schacht, CEO of Adventure Media & Events. "While Toy Fair has moved to September, the Toy Insider and The Toy Association realize that there is still a need for media exposure early in the year. The Play Date will give top media their first look at the products that will be coming to store shelves in 2023, and a jump on the hot new toy trends for the year."
The Play Date will be a single day, invitation-only media event. Media and a very limited number of VIP influencers will be vetted under strict guidelines before they are approved to attend. The Play Date is not a retail-buyer event.
Companies of all sizes are welcome and will have numerous options to participate and showcase new products and prototypes. More information, including exhibitor registration and sponsorship opportunities, will be announced in the coming weeks.
About The Toy Association www.toyassociation.org / www.thegeniusofplay.org / www.playsafe.org
Founded in 1916, The Toy Association™, Inc. is the trade association representing all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages. The Toy Association leads the health and growth of the U.S. toy industry, which has an annual U.S. economic impact of $102.4 billion, and is the nation's most effective resource and influential advocate for hundreds of companies including manufacturers, retailers, licensors and others who are involved in the youth entertainment industry. Our manufacturing members account for 93% of U.S. toy and game sales driving the annual $38.2 billion U.S. domestic toy market. The Toy Association serves as the industry's voice on the developmental benefits of play and promotes play's positive impact on childhood development to consumers and media. The organization has a long history of leadership in toy safety, having helped develop the first comprehensive toy safety standard more than 40 years ago, and remains committed to working with medical experts, government, consumers, and industry on ongoing programs to ensure safe and fun play. As a global leader, The Toy Association produces the world-renowned Toy Fair; advocates on behalf of members around the world; sustains the Canadian Toy Association; acts as secretariat for the International Council of Toy Industries and International Toy Industry CEO Roundtable; and chairs the committee that reviews and revises America's widely emulated ASTM F963 toy safety standard.
About Adventure Media & Events www.toybook.com / www.toyinsider.com / www.popinsider.com
Founded in 1983, Adventure Media & Events LLC is the No. 1 resource for toy news in the U.S. Publishers of the Toy Book, the Toy Insider, and the Pop Insider, Adventure Media & Events has provided the toy and licensing industries with up-to-the-minute news, product announcements, and insights for nearly 40 years. Its team of toy experts has more than 125 years of experience covering the toy industry, regularly attending major toy industry trade shows and events; conducting briefings with manufacturers, retailers, and analysts throughout the year; and delivering the latest toy news, product roundups, and hands-on toy reviews that consumers trust. Adventure Media & Events has produced two incredibly successful media events, Sweet Suite and Holiday of Play, for more than 13 years. Sweet Suite, which took place on July 13, 2022, and Holiday of Play, taking place on September 16, 2022, connect toymakers with influencers and press to share their hottest toys of the year. For the latest breaking toy and entertainment news, follow @thetoybook, @thetoyinsider, and @thepopinsider on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Be sure to follow #sweetsuite22 to check out the Toy Insider's biggest night of play.
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Forks Township police say they’re closer to nabbing a suspect responsible for mail thefts in various township neighborhoods.
Police say the thefts happened the evening of Feb. 1. Since then, investigators have reviewed surveillance footage and diligently pursued tips, police said.
Investigators believe a vehicle that appears to be a gray BMW 3 series with tinted windows, black rims and a loud exhaust could be in connection with the incidents.
“We are requesting the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity in your neighborhood,” township police state on the department’s CRIMEWATCH page.
Those who spot a vehicle matching the description approaching mailboxes or driving erratically are asked to call police immediately. Tips also can be made anonymously through CRIMEWATCH at ForksPolice.org.
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The former Ohio police officer who shot and killed Tamir Rice in 2014 in Cleveland resigned Thursday as the sole officer of a small town in Pennsylvania, after being sworn in earlier this week.
"Effective this morning Timothy Loehmann has officially withdrawn his application for Tioga Borough Police Officer," officials said on the town's website.
NEW: Borough of Tioga, PA says former Cleveland police officer Timothy Loehmann has withdrawn his application to be a police officer there. Loehmann was fired by @CLEpolice for lying on his job application following the deadly shooting of Tamir Rice. @WEWS #WEWS pic.twitter.com/4y6tbyu75k
— Scott Noll (@ScottNoll_News) July 7, 2022
Tioga is a small borough in Pennsylvania with a population of around 700 people.
The town's mayor, David Wilcox, told WEWS on Wednesday that he was unaware of Loehmann's background as hiring and firing is done by the borough council—something the mayor said the council president led him to believe had been done and there were no issues.
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The mayor said he sat in on Loehmann's interview and his time in Cleveland came up but nothing was ever mentioned about his role in Rice's death.
The council unanimously approved Loehmann's hiring at $18 per hour. He was hired on a 90-day probationary period, and according to the mayor, the intention was to promote him to chief after a successful period.
The hiring prompted dozens of protesters to express their displeasure with the council's decision.
The former Cleveland officer was one of three candidates being considered by the town. Wilcox said he never saw Loehmann's resume.
"I was not allowed to take his resume or look into his background," the mayor said.
This isn't the first time Loehmann was hired as a police officer and then resigned following his departure from Cleveland.
He was briefly hired as a part-time officer by the police department for the small Ohio village of Bellaire in 2018, but shortly after reports of Loehmann's new job surfaced, he withdrew his application.
Loehmann is the officer who shot and killed the 12-year-old in 2014. Rice was playing with a pellet gun outside a recreation center when he was shot by Loehmann.
He was fired by the Cleveland Division of Police in 2017, more than two years after the fatal shooting, for lying on his application and violating other administrative policies.
City officials charged Loehmann for failing to provide truthful information on his application. Officials said they discovered Loehmann was in the process of being fired from his previous department for his “lack of maturity” and an incident involving an emotional meltdown during firearm training, according to Cleveland police.
Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association President Jeff Follmer issued the following statement regarding Loehmann being brought on as an officer by another department:
"Timothy Loehmann was cleared of all charges with his use of force. The only administrative charges after a civilian review was that he was found to have allegedly lied on his application. Timothy Loehmann was not given a fair chance in this area and deserves a fair chance in another city." | https://www.kxxv.com/news/national/former-ohio-officer-who-killed-tamir-rice-resigns-from-pennsylvania-police-department | 2022-07-07 22:23:05 | 1 | https://www.kxxv.com/news/national/former-ohio-officer-who-killed-tamir-rice-resigns-from-pennsylvania-police-department |
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Von Miller isn’t the least bit concerned about Buffalo Bills teammate Stefon Diggs missing voluntary spring practices. Nor is the veteran pass rusher reading anything into the cryptic messages the receiver posted on his social media accounts this offseason.
Miller is far too familiar with Diggs’ competitive drive, commitment to football and close relationship with quarterback Josh Allen in being able to confidently say he’ll be back in Buffalo when the time is necessary.
“He’s not here right now, but I don’t think it should ever be a question is football No. 1 on his mind,” Miller said, noting he anticipates Diggs to be present for Buffalo’s three mandatory practices scheduled to open in three weeks.
“He’s going to show that he’s a better version of Stefon Diggs on and off the football field. And for me and my point of view as a teammate … those are really the things that matter to me,” he added. “Is he going to be better than last year? Is he going to compete? Does he still love the game? And all of those boxes are checked.”
This isn’t the first time Diggs has skipped voluntary practices entering his fourth year in Buffalo.
And yet, the 29-year-old has left Bills followers unnerved by frustrations he expressed on social media since Buffalo’s season ended with a dud in a 27-10 loss to Cincinnati in the divisional round of the playoffs in January.
It was an outing in which Diggs was caught by TV cameras making animated raised-arm gestures at Allen on the sideline. His frustrations spilled over afterward, when he immediately bolted from the locker room before coach Sean McDermott addressed the team, leading to teammate Isaiah McKenzie chasing down Diggs and convincing him to return.
A day later, Diggs avoided the media and instead shared his disappointment by posting three messages on his Twitter account.
He opened with, “Want me to be okay with losing? Nah,” and followed it up by writing, “Want me to be okay with our level of play when it’s not up to the standard? Nah.” Diggs then closed with: “It’s easy to criticize my reaction more than the result.”
In March, Diggs briefly unfollowed the Bills on Twitter, though the team is once again listed among the 593 accounts he follows, a list that includes many of his teammates.
“Stef’s gonna Stef,” Allen said last month when asked about Diggs’ postings. “I love the guy. He is one of my favorite people on this planet. He is so fiery, so competitive, he wants the ball in his hands 24-7 and I’m never gonna not like a guy like that. He wants what’s best for the team.”
General manager Brandon Beane voiced a similar sentiment in January.
“I’m an emotional guy, too. And if I was losing out there, sometimes I probably think I’d be worse than Stef,” Beane said.
Last month, when Diggs declined to show up for the start of Buffalo’s voluntary workouts, Beane said he’s been in regular contact with the player and preferred to keep the conversations private.
Diggs has a history of being mercurial dating to his first five seasons in Minnesota, where the receiver drew more than $200,000 in team fines for skipping two days of team activities following a loss at Chicago in 2019.
Diggs has often acknowledged he wasn’t the best teammate in Minnesota, and focused on being a more positive influence after the Bills gave up a first-round draft pick to acquire him in a trade in March 2020.
Aside from being honored to be voted a team captain in 2021, Diggs has been one of the NFL’s most productive receivers by combining for 365 catches for 4,189 yards and 29 touchdowns — one fewer than he had in Minnesota — in his three seasons in Buffalo.
He’s been financially rewarded with a four-year, $96 million contract that kicks in this season. The only thing missing has been falling short of reaching the Super Bowl. After a heart-breaking 42-36 overtime loss at Kansas City in the AFC championship game three years ago, Buffalo’s past two seasons ended in the divisional round.
Miller considered it ludicrous for Diggs to want out of Buffalo, given the key role he plays on offense and the relationship he’s built with Allen.
“He’s not going anywhere. God, the Josh Allen to Stefon Diggs connection is what makes all of these things go for us here in Buffalo,” Miller said. “Sometimes you just need a little bit of time.”
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How to Watch the Kansas vs. Columbia Game: Women's Basketball Streaming & TV Channel Info for April 1
Published: Apr. 1, 2023 at 11:11 AM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
The Kansas Jayhawks (24-11) take a five-game winning streak into a home matchup versus the Columbia Lions (28-5), winners of five straight as well. It begins at 5:30 PM ET (on CBS Sports Network) on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
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- TV: CBS Sports Network
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Kansas vs. Columbia Scoring Comparison
- The Lions score an average of 78.8 points per game, 16.3 more points than the 62.5 the Jayhawks allow to opponents.
- When it scores more than 62.5 points, Columbia is 22-3.
- Kansas has an 18-7 record when its opponents score fewer than 78.8 points.
- The Jayhawks put up 9.5 more points per game (72.7) than the Lions give up (63.2).
- Kansas has a 19-5 record when putting up more than 63.2 points.
- Columbia has a 20-1 record when allowing fewer than 72.7 points.
- The Jayhawks are making 42.3% of their shots from the field, 10.9% lower than the Lions allow to opponents (53.2%).
Kansas Schedule
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COLUMBIA CITY — Bradford B. “Brad” Benner, 63, passed away after a short illness on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at his home in Columbia City, Indiana.
Brad was born on March 2, 1959, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Gale and Donna (Parker) Benner.
He was a 1977 graduate of DeKalb High School in Waterloo.
Following graduation, he worked at Messenger Stationary in Auburn for 15 years.
On July 24, 1981, Brad and Loretta Rhinehart were married at Auburn Presbyterian Church.
For many years, Brad was a member of Auburn Presbyterian Church. He served as a deacon and on the Building and Grounds Committee and was also the church custodian for nearly 10 years.
Passionate about music, he spent hours in his “Gibson” room playing guitar and writing more than 300 songs about everyday life experiences. Brad was a gifted woodworker, taking great pleasure making items for others, especially the cribs for his first two grandchildren.
After moving to Columbia City, he became known as the “long-haired hippie in the yellow shorts on the red bike”, making a daily 20-mile ride.
Brad and Loretta moved to Shriner Lake in 2012, where they enjoyed life with their family, friends and wonderful neighbors.
Brad loved life in general. He had a saying, “Life is Good”, and that is the way he lived it. He loved spending time with friends and family, especially his children and grandchildren. Brad will be remembered as a genuinely good, selfless and kind individual, loved by all who knew him.
Brad is survived by his wife and love of his life, Loretta; and his children and their spouses, Steven “Scooter” and Rebekah Benner, of St. Peters, Missouri, and Megan and John Zimmerman, of Columbia City; five grandchildren, Daniel Benner, Adele Benner, Chandler Benner, Bradley Zimmerman and Henry Zimmerman; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Vic Benner, of Auburn and Michael and Catherine Benner of Roscoe, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Rod Benner.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, from 4-7 p.m., at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center St., Auburn.
Services will be at 11 a.m., on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Auburn Presbyterian Church, 111 W. 12th St., Auburn, with the Rev. David Lawrence and the Rev. Lyle Ewing officiating.
Memorials may be directed to Neighborlink at 2826 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, IN 46807, or https://www.neighborlink.org/donate
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All organizations are nominated and chosen by ECMC Group employees
LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the ninth straight year, ECMC Foundation is distributing funding to nonprofit organizations working to improve education through innovation and racial equity. The national philanthropic organization has announced that 98 nonprofits will receive a portion of the total $1 million in grants, which will go to organizations nominated and chosen by employees of its parent organization, ECMC Group.
"As a national foundation committed to postsecondary students' success, we recognize that institutions and nonprofit organizations play a central role in making a meaningful impact on communities and across the nation," said Jacob Fraire, president of ECMC Foundation. "The GO! Program allows our employees throughout the country to become part of that mission and support the organizations they believe are the most deserving in the areas where they live and work."
Since 2015, ECMC Foundation has funded the GO! Program (Generating Outcomes: Funding Innovation and Racial Equity in Education), which provides grants to nonprofits selected by employees. Each year, team members are invited to nominate local organizations to receive grants in support of their educational work that aligns with ECMC Group's and ECMC Foundation's mission to help students succeed.
Grant dollars fund education programs spanning from early childhood through postsecondary education.
"Not only does the GO! Program provide creative and innovative education programs and solutions, but it also helps our team members feel connected to our efforts to give back and to our mission," said Dan Fisher, president and CEO of ECMC Group. "These organizations are addressing some of the major gaps exacerbated by the pandemic, from support for early learning to addressing workforce readiness and career preparation for our most under-resourced communities."
Here are a few testimonials from ECMC Group employees that illustrate the importance of the program in their own words:
- Brittany Scott, an operations specialist at ECMC Group's headquarters in Minneapolis, nominated Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Cities because of a personal connection to their programs. The organization received a $20,000 grant.
"As a child, I went there to do after-school activities while my mom, who was a single mom of four, worked longer hours to provide for our household," said Scott. "I wanted to give back to the same place that helped shape me years ago. I felt that with the donation, they can reach more families and keep more children out of harm and danger."
- Josephine Estepa, a records coordinator at ECMC Group's Sacramento office, nominated Loaves & Fishes because of the mission behind its work. The organization received a $20,000 grant.
"I nominated Loaves & Fishes because of their purpose to provide survival services to those in need," said Estepa. "I believe that education is an essential part of our path to success, but because of homelessness, some children may not be given this opportunity. The organization's commitment to providing children a safe, structured and nurturing environment is a great way to help children get the education they need and deserve."
- Saúl Valdez, a program officer for ECMC Foundation in Los Angeles, nominated First Gen Empower because he understands the experience of being a first-generation college student. The organization received a $20,000 grant.
"As a first-gen college graduate myself, I know how transformational it is when students are empowered and supported in high school and college to become leaders on campus and champions for change," said Valdez. "First Gen Empower is working to be a part of the solution by providing critical trainings and supports to students and educators alike in high schools and college campuses."
Including this year's GO! Program recipients, ECMC Foundation has awarded 734 GO! Program grants for a total of more than $10 million since 2015.
About ECMC Foundation
ECMC Foundation is a Los Angeles-based, nationally focused foundation whose mission is to improve higher education for career success among underserved populations through evidence-based innovation. It is one of several affiliates under the ECMC Group enterprise based in Minneapolis. ECMC Foundation makes investments to remove barriers to postsecondary completion; build the capacity of institutions, systems and organizations; and transform the postsecondary ecosystem using a spectrum of funding structures, including strategic grantmaking and program-related investments, to support both nonprofit and for-profit ventures. Working with grantees, partners and peers, ECMC Foundation's vision is for all learners to unlock their fullest potential. Learn more about ECMC Foundation by visiting www.ecmcfoundation.org and ECMC Group by visiting www.ecmcgroup.org.
About ECMC Group
ECMC Group is a nonprofit corporation focused on helping students succeed by creating, providing and investing in innovative educational opportunities. Headquartered in Minneapolis, ECMC Group and its family of companies are focused on advancing educational opportunities through financial tools and services; support for postsecondary access, persistence and completion; and impactful and mission-aligned funding for innovative programs to help students achieve their academic and professional goals and to address the future of work. To learn more, visit www.ecmcgroup.org.
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Current Chief Information Security Officer will also serve as Chief Technology Officer, indicating the company's renewed focus on product growth and innovation.
PRINCETON, N.J., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Get Beyond announced its Chief Information Security Officer, Mark Thacker, will also serve as the company's Chief Technology Officer. The addition of this executive position is a strategic decision to create an aligned technology organization as the company grows.
Thacker joined Get Beyond in 2018, is a 20-year veteran of various IT disciplines and has 15 years of experience in Information Security. He has served in senior leadership and technical design roles across Fortune 500 organizations, with a strong focus on resilient architecture, process design, and information security. He is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
As CTO, he will focus on bringing together the Information Security, IT Infrastructure, and development organizations to create technical solutions, capabilities, and robust infrastructure to support and enable business objectives. He will retain the CISO title, leading the organization to manage risk effectively, protect its data and reputation, and ensure technical compliance.
Mike Peters, President and CEO, comments on Thacker's new role:
"Mark has demonstrated the ability to ensure our systems are secure as our CISO. This additional responsibility of leading the technology side of our business was a logical step as we continue to expand our organization for future growth. As we continue to seek additional revenue opportunities in the Fintech space, I couldn't be more pleased that Mark will be leading the charge from a technology standpoint."
As Thacker works to create a cohesive and aligned technology organization, tailored to Get Beyond's needs, he will partner with key business stakeholders to champion and prioritize the creation of technical solutions.
"My goal is to continue to strengthen the resilience of our critical infrastructure, to deliver value to our internal and external customers through our innovative technical assets, and to increase our capabilities while continuously streamlining our environment to manage expense. I will also remain focused on bringing new security capabilities to Get Beyond, while managing risk appropriately."
The addition of the CTO role comes on the heels of the appointment of the new Board of Directors, a clear sign the company is making strategic moves for continued growth.
About Get Beyond
Get Beyond offers a suite of SMB business solutions—providing transparent statements, protected pricing, and a philanthropic mission.
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BANGOR — The Maine Discovery Museum is launching the first of what we expect will be an array of programs for older learners: Tech Bytes. Modeled after the Maine Science Festival (MSF) Showcase Event Tech Night, Tech Bytes has been designed with programming that will allow adults to learn about the world of computer science and coding with other novice learners who are closer in age to them.
Tech Bytes is the result of a longstanding partnership Project>Login has had with MDM, as the presenters of Tech Night for the MSF, and a recognition that it’s not just middle school kids who would like to learn about programming and computer science.
“Every year at our Tech Night for middle schoolers during the Maine Science Festival, we have parents who tell us they wish they could stay and learn what their kids are learning. Tech Bytes is exactly that, a Tech Night for adults to explore and play with technology! Each event will feature different activities for adults to experiment with everything from 3D printing to coding to robotics and everything in between,” notes Kim Stewart, program coordinator of the Maine Science Festival.
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What Is Actiflow – An Understanding Of The Supplement
Actiflow is a dietary supplement that comes in the form of easy-to-use pills which claim to help promote prostate function and support overall prostate health. As we know, prostate health is a topic of concern for many men and most of them do not like to talk about their prostate problems.
Actiflow has been designed as a proven support system for such men who struggle with various prostate-related problems such as incontinence, pain while urinating, BPH, etc.
This supplement, with its all-natural and organic formula, works in various ways to boost prostate function, which in turn, helps offer a range of benefits, mostly related to male health.
Here is a brief overview before we delve deep and analyze each aspect of this much-raved-about prostate supplement:
Name:
Actiflow
Makers:
Highly-skilled and deeply-knowledgeable team of researchers
Overview:
Actiflow is a prostate-health support supplement that makes use of natural ingredients that synergistically help to boost prostate function and support overall prostate health.
Key Ingredients:
Pygeum Bark Extract, Stinging Nettle, Soursop Leaves, Juniper Berries, Cat’s Claw, Burdock Root, Goldenseal Root, Parsley Leaf, etc.
Supplement Form:
Capsules
Number Of Capsules Per Container:
60
Servings Per Container:
30
Side Effects:
The supplement is free from negative effects.
Dosage:
Take two capsules per day, preferably at night, before going to bed.
Purported Benefits:
- Supports Prostate Health
- Boosts Testosterone Levels
- Boosts Libido
- Increases Energy Levels
- Helps Prevent BPH Symptoms
- Reduces Symptoms Of Incontinence
Pricing:
Starts at $69.00
Bonus Products:
Available with 3-bottle and 5-bottle supply.
Bonus Name:
Actistrong – a multivitamin supplement that helps promote overall health.
Availability:
Available only on the official website.
Purchase Link:
Who’s Behind The Curtains – Makers Of Actiflow
Although the official website does not openly disclose the makers of the supplement, it is clear that Actiflow has been made after an adequate amount of research and development.
The team behind Actiflow comprises highly-knowledgeable individuals who excel at research and development of dietary products that truly work and stand true to their claims.
Moreover, the product is manufactured in GMP-certified facilities, where every single batch is thoroughly scrutinized under various parameters for quality, safety, and efficacy.
How Does Actiflow Work?
Actiflow mainly works by boosting testosterone levels, which in turn, increases luteinizing hormones in the body. The increase in luteinizing hormones boosts function of the prostate gland, which helps reduce symptoms of incontinence and BPH.
An increase in testosterone levels also helps reduce the damage done by free radicals to the prostate gland.
Additionally, another way Actiflow works is by boosting blood flow to the prostate gland. The improved blood circulation to the prostate gland also boosts overall prostate health.
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What Are The Health Benefits Of Actiflow?
Actiflow is not only beneficial for those suffering from prostate-related issues, but it can also provide a variety of other health benefits; this supplement has the potential to improve one’s overall health and well-being.
In this section, we will discuss the health benefits associated with taking Actiflow prostate supplement and how it can help support your long-term well-being.
Supports Prostate Health and Function
Actiflow helps support healthy urinary function by promoting normal bladder movements and by reducing the urge to urinate frequently throughout the day or night.
Its combination of natural extracts helps to improve muscle tone in the bladder, allowing it to contract more effectively when necessary, not only helping maintain overall bladder pressure but also reducing any potential discomfort associated with weakened bladder muscles.
Cat’s claw extract is an important component of Actiflow’s core formula, addressing DHT levels in order to promote optimal prostate health. DHT (dihydrotestosterone) has been linked to symptoms of prostate problems – all issues which it has proven particularly effective at addressing safely and naturally.
Boosts Testosterone Levels In The Body
Actiflow works by combining the different active ingredients together to naturally increase testosterone production in the body. It does this by stimulating the release of luteinizing hormone (LH), which signals the testes to make more testosterone.
This ensures that there’s an adequate amount of free-floating testosterone available for use by nearby tissues or cells that require it. On top of boosting natural cell activity related to male hormones like estrogen and progesterone, some ingredients like pygeum extract may help with muscle building too.
Helps Prevent Symptoms Of BPH
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition in aging men when their prostate enlarges in size, impeding normal urination. Symptoms of this condition include a weak urine stream, frequent urination, and an urgent need to urinate, usually occurring at night.
Actiflow works by influencing several natural pathways that are involved in prostate health. The key ingredients in Actiflow support improved urine flow and relaxed bladder muscle function.
This results in reduced urinary symptoms associated with BPH such as increased frequency and urgency. Furthermore, Actiflow supports overall prostate health by helping reduce inflammation, decreasing swelling, and improving general well-being due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Boosts Libido and Energy Levels
Actiflow contains an all-natural blend of ingredients that provide effective natural support against fatigue, low energy stunts, low stamina, and low libido. All of these carefully selected components target certain organs related to energy while maintaining a safe and healthy balance in the body.
The main ingredients found in Actiflow have been used for centuries as part of traditional medicine practices in certain cultures throughout the world. These natural compounds are believed to provide notable health benefits, including increased athletic performance, better mental focus, enhanced libido, and even relief from stress or anxiety.
In conclusion, Actiflow dietary supplement contains several powerful natural ingredients that may help support energy levels and libido naturally without any dangerous side effects or major restrictions when using them correctly, according to your doctor’s advice.
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A Review Of What Ingredients Are Blended Together In Actiflow
Below we shall look at some of the ingredients used in Actiflow that make it work:
Cat’s Claw
Cats claw is an herbaceous vine found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has long been used by the indigenous tribes of these regions for its healing properties.
Cat’s claw works to support prostate health in two distinct ways: firstly, it helps reduce inflammation in the area; secondly, it helps balance hormones associated with the prostate gland.
The anti-inflammatory properties of cat’s claw help reduce swelling of the prostate gland which can lead to discomfort during urination or bowel movements. This can improve prostate-related symptoms such as the urgency of urination, burning during urination or pain felt when releasing urine or bowels.
Juniper Berries
Juniper berries, also known as Juniperus communis, are the edible, berry-like cones of the juniper tree.
One of the main benefits that have recently been discovered is that juniper berries contain high levels of antioxidants. Antioxidants increase antioxidant activity in the body which helps protect cells from free radical damage – a common factor in aging skin and other degenerative diseases.
Additionally, research has shown that eating foods with higher concentrations of antioxidants may reduce inflammation and protect against certain types of cancer.
Burdock Root
Burdock root (Arctium lappa) is a long-stemmed herbaceous plant in the daisy family that grows wild throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. The roots are edible and have been used extensively in traditional Eastern medicine since ancient times.
Due to its nutrient content, high fiber levels, and anti-inflammatory properties, burdock root is thought to help reduce inflammation throughout the body and improve digestion by promoting intestinal health.
It may also help lower cholesterol levels and reduce blood sugar levels. Additionally, experts believe that it may be beneficial for skin conditions like acne and psoriasis due to its antibacterial properties.
Stinging Nettle Leaf
Stinging nettle leaf is an herbal medicine which has been used for centuries to treat numerous symptoms and diseases. This perennial plant grows in many temperate regions of Europe, Asia, North America and Africa.
The leaves of the plant contain several important compounds including flavonoids, alkaloids and phenolic acids that are believed to have a range of beneficial effects on human health.
Pygeum Africanum Bark
Pygeum Africanum Bark is derived from the bark of the evergreen tree Prunus Africana which grows primarily in the Borana region of Ethiopia and other parts of East Africa.
The active ingredients found in Pygeum Africanum Bark include phytosterols, pentacyclic triterpenes, ferulic acid esters, and several sterol compounds that are known to support prostate health.
These compounds have been investigated for their ability to balance hormones, reduce inflammation and irritation of the urinary tract, alleviate frequent urination, and address benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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Does Actiflow Have Any Adverse Effects On Human Health?
Actiflow is free from any adverse side effects because it is a completely natural formula that contains no fillers, chemicals, or banned ingredients.
However, it is important to note that if you have some existing medical conditions, it is important to consult with your healthcare professional before starting supplementation with Actiflow.
This is because the ingredients in Actifllow are quite potent and may interact with medications for pre-existing medical conditions. Since there is not enough research on how each of the Actiflow ingredients can interact with medications, it is best to seek professional guidance before you get started with Actiflow.
What Is The Science Backing The Ingredients In Actiflow?
A study published in 2017 by Harvard Medical School examined the effects of eating juniper berries high in antioxidants.
The results showed that groups consuming Juniper berries had lower LDL cholesterol levels after four weeks.
Another research trial explored the impact Pygeum Africanum bark on female patients with overactive bladder syndrome (OAB). The results indicated that daily supplementation with PJE led to significant improvement in OAB-related symptoms such as frequency and urgency after four weeks’ duration.
In addition to this, it also lowered concentrations of C-reactive protein (CRP) – an important marker for inflammation.
In one study published in 2011, researchers looked into the effects of stinging nettle leaf extract on benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The participants took either stinging nettle plus serenoa repens (Saw Palmetto) or a placebo for six months.
At the end of the period, those taking the supplements had significantly reduced BPH symptoms compared with those taking placebos. In addition, there was a statistically significant decrease in prostate volume among those taking the stinging nettle leaf.
How Much Does Actiflow Cost?
As part of their promotional offer, Actiflow is currently offering heavy discounts on the product, as long as stocks last.
Here is a detailed breakdown of Actiflow pricing:
1 Bottle Supply
A one-bottle supply of Actiflow, which contains 60 capsules, for one-month serving, costs $69.00. This means that per day serving of Actiflow costs $2.30. There is also a small shipping fee associated with the 1-bottle supply.
3 Bottle Supply
The next package of Actiflow comes in the form of a 3-month supply which is 3 bottles. Each bottle, like the one-month supply, contains 60 capsules that last a whole month. The cost of this package in total is $165.00.
Within the package, per bottle costs as low as $55. This saves you $20.00 per bottle in comparison to the single-bottle package.
Additionally, there is no shipping fee associated with the 3-bottle supply.
5 Bottle Supply
The final package of Actiflow comes with 5 bottles of supply. The 5-bottle supply lasts 6-months for an individual user. It is also a great option for families or to gift to the men in your family. The cost of the package in total is $245.00.
The cost of each bottle in the package is $49.00 which is very low in comparison to both the one-month and three-month supply.
Per day serving cost when you opt for the 5-month supply is $1.63.
Additionally, there is no shipping fee associated with this package.
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Is There A Money Back Guarantee On Actiflow?
Let’s face it: everyone of us is at least a little skeptical when it comes to spending our money on something new, especially when it comes to dietary supplements. This is where a money-back guarantee can be of huge help, just in case things go wrong.
Actiflow makers understand the same and offer their users an iron-clad 60-day money back guarantee in case the users are not satisfied with the results produced by Actiflow’s multi-action formula.
How Can You Claim Your Actiflow Money Back Guarantee?
If you are not totally satisfied with the experience you receive while using Actiflow, you can return it within 60 days from the date of purchase.
To do this, you’ll have to contact the customer support of Actiflow who will initiate a refund for your money 48 hours after the product has been returned to the company.
If you have come across numerous bad customer support teams in the supplement industry, you can sigh in relief because the customer service of Actiflow is highly lauded by many users in their Actiflow reviews.
Besides, as mentioned on the official website, Actiflow customer support has won several accolades and awards for customer satisfaction.
What other assurance do we need really?
Are There Any Bonus Products With Actiflow?
Yes, Actiflow comes with a bonus product with every 3-month and 6-month supply.
Upon every 3-month or 5-month supply, the makers of Actiflow provide a FREE bonus product – ActiStrong which otherwise costs $129.00. It is a dietary supplement that comes in the capsular form to support overall health. Each bottle of the supplement contains 60 capsules which last one month (two capsules a day).
It is a potent, multivitamin for men, which aims to bridge the nutritional gap that men often overlook and is often not fulfilled via regular meals.
What Are The Pros and Cons Of Actiflow?
Here are the pros of Actiflow:
- All-Natural
- Potent and Effective Formula
- Clinically Safe and Effective Dosages
- Easy-To-Use
- Highly Positive Customer Reviews
- Non-GMO
- Made in c-GMP facilities
- Comes With A Hassle-Free Money-Back Guarantee
- Here are the cons of Actiflow:
- Not Available On Platforms Apart From The Official Website
- Goes Out Of Stock Too Soon
- Not Very Transparent About Makers and Background
- Does Not Disclose The Ingredients Openly
- Final Verdict On Actiflow Reviews
To conclude, it is safe to say that Actiflow reviews are genuine and well and true.
This is why Actiflow has gained its much-deserved appreciation from myriad men with vastly different lifestyle choices and different prostate problems.
All in all, if you are looking for a prostate supplement that can also give your bedroom life a zing, this is your sign to go grab Actiflow.
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LAKE ORION, MI – It’s probably safe to say not many people outside of Ferndale expected to see the Eagles in the final four of the Division 2 boys basketball state tournament after the first couple of week of the season.
Not after the Eagles lost five of their first six games. | https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2023/03/after-starting-the-season-1-5-ferndale-beats-goodrich-to-reach-division-2-state-semifinals.html | 2023-03-22 04:10:45 | 1 | https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2023/03/after-starting-the-season-1-5-ferndale-beats-goodrich-to-reach-division-2-state-semifinals.html |
New 800G/1.6TB Datacenter Products Expected to Begin Generating Revenue in Second Half of 2023
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (TSXV:SEV) (OTCQB:SPVNF) Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. ("Spectra7" or the "Company"), a leading provider of high-performance analog semiconductor products for broadband connectivity markets, today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and re-affirmed its outlook for Q2 2023. A copy of the consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and the corresponding management's discussion and analysis (the "MD&A") will be available under the Company's profile on www.sedar.com. Unless otherwise indicated, all dollar amounts in this press release are expressed in US dollars.
"We are off to a strong start in the first quarter, increasing revenue by 50% year over year, following exceptional growth in 2022. Our gross margin for the quarter increased to 63%. In addition, we continue to advance key relationships across all our end markets, including AR/VR and hyperscale data centers. The hyperscale data center partners and customers are readying 800G and 1.6TB products for expected deployment in the second half of this year, a critical part of the next data center upgrade cycle," 1 said Raouf Halim, Chief Executive Officer.
"Test and qualification activities are increasingly focused on new switches that require 800G and 1.6TB data rate interconnects. These tests continue to demonstrate that Active Copper Cables enabled by Spectra7 are the most power and cost-efficient solutions to meet the requirements for top-of-the-rack and short-run connectivity, an estimated $1 billion market by 2026.2 We expect this process to generate orders from key data center customers in North America in the second half of 2023."1
"Based on these activities and indications that supply availability will improve steadily throughout 2023 and support a return to higher margins, we have established a goal of EBITDA3 profitability by the end of the year,"1 said Mr. Halim.
First quarter 2023 financial highlights
- First quarter 2023 revenue of $3.1 million, up approximately 50% year-over-year.
- Gross margin4 as a percentage of revenue in the first quarter increased to 63%, from 43% in the same quarter in the prior year.
- Non-IFRS operating expenses5 were $2.2 million in the first quarter, down from $2.5 million in the same quarter in the prior year as the Company continues to control its spending.
- Basic and diluted loss per share for the first quarter was $(0.03), compared with a basic and diluted loss per share of $(0.08) in the same period a year ago.
- EBITDA3 loss in the first quarter was $70,000, compared with an EBITDA loss of $1.3 million in the same period a year ago.
- The Company strengthened its balance sheet with gross proceeds of a CDN$6.0 million private placement in March 2023.
Q2 2023 Outlook1
The Company anticipates revenue for second quarter of 2023 to be in the range of $3.1 million to $3.3 million.
Notes:
1 This is forward-looking information and is based on a number of assumptions, which include the current and anticipated customer purchase orders received, supply outlook and anticipated operational expenditures. See "Cautionary Notes".
2 Spectra7 internally generated model based on 650Group silicon chipsets for Ethernet optical transceivers and active cable alternatives posted June 3, 2022.
3 EBITDA or earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization is a non-GAAP measure. EBITDA excludes share-based compensation, amortization, depreciation, interest, and tax expenses. Refer to "Non-GAAP Measures" in the MD&A for reconciliation to measures reported in the Company's financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
4 Gross margin is a non-GAAP measure which is computed as revenue less cost of sales divided by revenue. Refer to "Revenue and Gross Margin" in the MD&A, for reconciliation to measures reported in the Company's financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
5 Non-IFRS operating expenses is a non-GAAP measure which includes research and development, sales and marketing, general and administrative expenses and depreciation and amortization for capital equipment and right-of-use assets and excludes share-based compensation expense, non-recurring termination costs, interest and related financing costs, change in fair value of warrant liabilities, foreign exchange gain/loss and gain/loss from property and equipment disposal. Refer to "Non-GAAP Measures" in the MD&A for reconciliation to measures reported in the Company's financial statements.
ABOUT SPECTRA7 MICROSYSTEMS INC.
Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. is a high-performance analog semiconductor company delivering unprecedented bandwidth, speed and resolution to enable disruptive industrial design for leading electronics manufacturers in virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, data centers and other connectivity markets. Spectra7 is based in San Jose, California with a design center in Cork, Ireland and a technical support location in Dongguan, China. For more information, please visit www.spectra7.com.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its regulation services provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
CAUTIONARY NOTES
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements". All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release, including, without limitation, the Company's expected sales in the second half of 2023, the expected datacenter upgrade cycle, expected Q2 revenue, expected EBITDA results, expected improvement in supply availability, expected orders from datacenter customers in North America, and expected acceleration in the data center market, and the Company's strategy, plans, objectives, goals and targets, and any statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words "believe", "expect", "aim", "intend", "plan", "continue", "will", "may", "would", "anticipate", "estimate", "forecast", "predict", "project", "seek", "should" or similar expressions or the negative thereof, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts but instead represent only the Company's expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results may differ materially from what is expressed, implied or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Additional factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the risk factors discussed in the Company's management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2022. Management provides forward-looking statements because it believes they provide useful information to investors when considering their investment objectives and cautions investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements and other cautionary statements or factors contained herein, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect subsequent information, events or circumstances or otherwise, except as required by law.
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BEIJING (AP) — China's foreign minister on Friday said the country would not sell weapons to parties involved in the conflict in Ukraine and would regulate the export of items with dual civilian and military use.
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Qin Gang was responding to concerns from the U.S. and others that China was considering providing military assistance to Russia, which Beijing has backed politically and rhetorically in the conflict while formally saying it remains neutral.
Qin reiterated China’s willingness to help facilitate negotiations to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict and said all parties should remain “objective and calm.”
Speaking at a news conference with his visiting German counterpart Annalena Baerbock, Qin also blamed Taiwan’s government for heightened regional tensions after Beijing held large-scale military drills in an attempt to intimidate the island it claims as its own territory.
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On both Ukraine and Taiwan, Qin articulated well-worn defenses of Chinese policies that underscore Beijing's rejection of criticisms from the West, particularly the U.S. Under ardently nationalist leader Xi Jinping, China has been sharpening its rhetoric, particularly on the issue of Taiwan, which split from mainland China amid civil war in 1949.
“Regarding the export of military items, China adopts a prudent and responsible attitude," Qin said.
"China will not provide weapons to relevant parties of the conflict, and manage and control the exports of dual-use items in accordance with laws and regulations,” he added.
In her remarks, Baerbock said that as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, China bore a special responsibility for helping end the conflict.
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She also referred to tensions in the Taiwan Strait, through which much of the world's international trade passes, and said a conflict in the area would be a global disaster.
China’s ruling Communist Party sent warships and fighter planes near Taiwan last weekend in retaliation for a meeting between U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the island’s president, Tsai Ing-wen.
China insists that self-governing Taiwan submit to its rule, either peacefully or by force, and Qin said the pursuit of independence by Taiwan's government and its foreign supporters — a veiled reference to chief ally the United States — were the reason for the tensions.
Apparently rejecting Baerbock's concerns, Qin said Taiwan was “China's internal affair and bore no outside interference."
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“Taiwan independence and peace can not co-exist,” he said.
While Germany has strongly backed Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s invasion, Beijing has blamed the U.S. and NATO for provoking the conflict, refused to criticize Moscow's actions and criticized economic sanctions against President Vladimir Putin's regime.
“Territory is indivisible, and security is equally indivisible," Qin said. “Without recognition of the security interests of a particular party, crises and conflicts are inevitable.”
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Have onerous zoning laws been a driving force behind massive housing shortages in our biggest cities, impeding economic growth and encouraging widespread sprawl? According to Nolan Gray's Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix It, the answer is an emphatic yes. A city planner and Research Director at California YIMBY, Nolan Gray will give the keynote address at the American Enterprise Institute's Increasing Housing Supply with California Senate Bill 9 and Senate Bill 10 in Fresno on Wednesday, September 21st at 9:00 a.m.
As housing affordability has become a more salient issue for buyers and renters, the hyperlocal politics of housing have taken hold as a national conversation playing out across the country in state legislatures, in editorial pages, and in the White House. In California, the state assembly responded by passing SB-9 to legalize duplexes and lot splits on formerly single-family zoned parcels. This restores property rights to homeowners—particularly those strapped for cash-- who can now unlock the value of their land. Neighborhoods can boost economic growth and innovation, lower the cost of living, while improving municipal services.
California won't find a way out of its 4.6 million unit shortage without building more homes.1 SB-9 and SB-10 open the door to make this new construction through Light Touch Density possible. By modestly raising the average number of units per acre from 6.7 to 8.9, Light Touch Density could increase yearly housing construction in Fresno by 72%. Through building more duplexes, more townhomes, more condos, and more single-family homes on smaller lots, the lower rungs of the housing ladder can be restored for families and workers struggling to keep up with housing costs.
Join AEI and Nolan Gray in Fresno on September 21st to discuss how to do just that.
Registration is open for 6 conferences to be held the week of September 19th, 2022 that will feature discussions and conversations on the most pressing housing issues facing Californians. These conferences are free and open to the public.
Visit aei.org/california-housing-conference to register
1 Joint Economic Committee, "The Houses Act: Addressing the National Housing Shortage by Building on Federal Land."
AEI Housing Center Conference Schedule:
Monday, Sept. 19, 2022
San Francisco
Hotel Nikko
222 Mason Street
9:00am–1:00pm PDT (Incl. Lunch)
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022
Sacramento
The Citizen Hotel
926 J Street
9:00am– 1:00pm PDT (Incl. Lunch)
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022
Fresno
The Doubletree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center
2233 Ventura St
9:00am–1:00pm PDT (Incl. Lunch)
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022
Riverside
Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
3649 Mission Inn Avenue
8:30–12:30pm PDT (Incl. Lunch)
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022
Los Angeles
The One Hotel
8490 West Sunset Boulevard
3:00–7:00pm PDT (Reception)
Friday, Sept. 23, 2022
San Diego
Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
910 Broadway Circle
9:00am–1:00pm PDT (Incl. Lunch)
Media Contact Details:
Arthur Gailes
American Enterprise Institute Housing Center
Washington, DC
aei.org/california-housing-conference
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804-662-0874
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kevon Looney rushed his first try, not realizing he had a little time. Then he tipped in the game-winner as the final buzzer of the second overtime sounded. He got swarmed in celebration.
The durable big man who played every game last season and all of them so far in this one delivered a career-high 21 rebounds with two in the final 2 seconds, Klay Thompson scored a season-best 54 points, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Atlanta Hawks 143-141 on Monday night.
Looney laughed when asked if he had ever scored the game-winning basket — “not a walkoff game-winner.”
“I rushed the first one I didn't think I had that much time, but I saw I had more time so I took my time on the second one and I was able to make it,” Looney said.
Trae Young tied the score on a floating layup with 8.2 seconds remaining before the Warriors' final chance. Young made four crucial free throws late in the first OT and finished with 30 points and 14 assists.
Looney also had 14 points and five assists. Draymond Green made his only 3-point attempt of the game with 43.8 seconds left in the last OT and finished with 13 rebounds and 11 assists.
Thompson shot 21 for 39 and his 10 3-pointers matched a season high — and his 54 were six off his career-best scoring outing of 60 accomplished in three quarters on Dec. 5, 2016.
“He just made shot after shot and play after play, he was incredible,” coach Steve Kerr said.
Thompson hit a go-ahead 3 with 18 seconds left in the first overtime after his tying 3 with 1:55 to go in the initial extra period.
“It's always great to see Klay get hot,” Looney said. "When he gets hot there are not many players who can score like him."
Donte DiVincenzo corralled a crucial offensive rebound then knocked down a tying 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds remaining in regulation to send the game into OT after Thompson and Jordan Poole had each missed from long range the same sequence.
DiVincenzo grabbed another key rebound with 1:23 left in the first extra period to help the undermanned defending champions run their season-best winning streak to five games with a sixth straight home victory.
Reigning NBA Finals MVP Stephen Curry danced in delight at outcome after missing his ninth straight game with a partially dislocated left shoulder.
Poole’s 3 put Golden State ahead 129-126 with 1:35 left in the first OT. He finished with 28 points, six rebounds and five assists coming off a 40-point performance in a 118-112 win against Portland on Friday night.
John Collins scored 21 of his 25 points after halftime and dished out 13 assists as the Hawks roared back after trailing by as many as 21 in the first half. Dejounte Murray also scored 25 to go with 10 rebounds and seven assists.
All five Atlanta starters scored in double figures and six players in all, including Bogdan Bogdanovic's 21 off the bench.
De’Andre Hunter returned from a three-game absence with a sprained left ankle to scored 17 points for the Hawks, who lost their fourth straight. Atlanta rallied in the third to tie the game at 95 heading into the fourth.
Golden State is 17-2 at Chase Center and 5-0 on its current eight-game homestand that matches the longest in franchise history.
INJURED WARRIORS
Jonathan Kuminga joined the injury report with a sprained right foot that swelled up after Friday's game. He is using a walking boot.
Center James Wiseman sat out a second straight game after he rolled his left ankle taking part in a 3-on-3 scrimmage following the morning shootaround Friday. He is getting treatment and improving but unlikely to play Wednesday.
All-Star Andrew Wiggins missed his 14th game, dealing with an illness again that came on the heels of being sidelined by tightness in his right upper leg.
JaMychal Green is out of the league health and safety protocols but now dealing with an infection in his lower right leg.
“He’s been through a lot the last couple of weeks,” Kerr said.
TIP-INS
Hawks: Atlanta shot 2 of 16 from deep in the first half to fall behind 70-53. ... C Clint Capela sat out for the seventh time in eight games with a bruised right calf. “He's getting better every day,” coach Nate McMillan said, pleased the big man is making “progress.” ... The Hawks are 0-3 on the road vs. the Western Conference.
Warriors: DiVincenzo has at least one steal in 13 straight games. ... Veteran Andre Iguodala, yet to play in a game this season, scrimmaged with the G League squad earlier in the day at Chase Center.
UP NEXT
Hawks: At Sacramento on Wednesday night.
Warriors: Host Detroit on Wednesday night.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Erik Karlsson had a goal and two assists, Aaron Dell stopped all eight shots he faced in relief and the San Jose Sharks ended their road trip by beating the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Sunday.
Karlsson assisted on a goal by Evgeny Svechnikov at even strength in the first period and Alexander Barabanov on the power play in the second to give him 55 this season, good for second in the NHL. Only Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov has more assists.
He scored his 18th goal of the season in the third period on a shot from along the boards that fluttered by Charlie Lindgren. A third Norris Trophy as the league's top defenseman is in reach for Karlsson, who's on pace to be the first player at that position to reach 100 points since Brian Leetch in 1991-92.
“This is a legit Norris Trophy winner,” Sharks coach David Quinn said of Karlsson, who skated a game-high 24:07. "There’s not a better defenseman in the league right now. I know the points get a lot attention as they should, but (it's also about) all these other things you need a defenseman to do for the most part he’s done throughout the season.”
After a three-point performance, Karlsson is at 73 this season — his highest total in nearly a decade. The 32-year-old Swede has managed to stay healthy, playing in all 54 of San Jose's games, and could be the biggest star traded before the March 3 deadline.
“I don’t worry about the circumstantial stuff and the things that I can’t control,” Karlsson said. "I take care of myself, and I enjoy where I’m at and I enjoy being around the guys. I’m happy to come to the rink every day, and that’s the most important thing.”
The Sharks are set to be sellers, with winger Timo Meier among the others who could be on the move. But after Karlsson's big game and an empty-net goal by Tomas Hertl with 2:11 left, they will happily take two wins in three games on the road since returning from the All-Star break and play eight of their next nine at home.
“Home, where's that?” Quinn said. “It'll be very nice.”
Dell helped ensure this victory after replacing starter Kaapo Kahkonen late in the second period. Evgeny Kuznetsov inadvertently skated into Kahkonen's head after scoring the Capitals' only goal of the game with 3:04 left in the second, and the Finnish goalie was pulled after initially saying he'd stay in.
“They came and told me he had to do the (concussion) protocol,” said Dell, who was recalled from the minors to back up with James Reimer sick. He met the team in Washington. ”Haven’t really had time to think about it a whole lot, actually. Just been kind of go, go go. Yeah, kind of a crazy turn of events.”
The Capitals' two-game winning streak sandwiched around the All-Star break and their bye week came to an end less than 24 hours after they beat the league-leading Bruins in Boston on Saturday.
“It’s really disappointing,” said Lindgren, who made 29 saves and kept the Capitals in it while they were being outshot 33-21. “We played a really good game against I think the best team in the league standings-wise and we have an opportunity to come home and we didn’t get it done.”
Washington has won the Stanley Cup more recently (2018) than they have on Super Bowl Sunday (2017). This was the Capitals' sixth consecutive loss in the traditional home matinee.
UP NEXT
Sharks: Return home to face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
Capitals: Host the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night.
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CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Actor Jeremy Renner’s hopes to expand a measure for the film industry to northern Nevada were effectively dashed Monday when the bill’s sponsor said it’s too late to entertain in the current legislative session.
A bill moving through the Nevada Legislature would provide $190 million annually in tax credits over at least 20 years aimed at bringing film productions to two sites in southern Nevada, including a $1 billion Sony expansion.
Renner, who played the sharp-shooting Hawkeye of the Avengers squad in Marvel’s sprawling movie and television universe, lobbied lawmakers Monday for a third site in northern Nevada that he said could rival film production studios in Atlanta and New Mexico where he shot Avengers and other films.
Democratic Sen. Roberta Lange of Las Vegas, the bill sponsor, and Brandon Birtcher, a developer who spearheaded the project said it was too late in the project to add another site. But Lange said a potential amendment could potentially provide for a study to look at what economic impacts a northern Nevada expansion would bring.
“It took two years to get that bill to where it is today. And so to bring in something else, a whole new idea at this point, it’s probably not going to work,” said Lange. “But I think we need to look at it.”
The bill is the latest attempt at diversifying southern Nevada’s economy that relies largely on revenue from gambling and tourism but that was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. The proposed tax incentives are the largest in recent state history, even with the deals that numbered in the hundreds of millions with Tesla and lithium battery recycling company Redwood Materials.
But unlike those deals, which used direct tax abatements, private developers and studios must hit certain goals to receive expansive tax credits. Two sites are proposed, one on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and another in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas.
Developers would have to spend $500 million and $400 million on the sites by 2030, and studios would have to wrap up film production before getting tax credits.
Neither the state Senate nor the Assembly has voted on the bill, and Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo hasn’t chimed in on it.
The proposal stems from two years of negotiations but was introduced in the Legislature with three weeks to spare in the biennial session, unbeknownst to many, including Renner. He said he heard about it during a trip to Los Angeles and scrambled to try to get a last-minute amendment to include the Nevada county where he lives and others in the region.
“I have a desire and want to…speak up for people in Elko (County), people up here in Washoe (County), that we also deserve the opportunity to reap the benefits of building studios, jobs, infrastructure for the film industry,” Renner told The Associated Press. “And that’s my main impetus to to be here.”
Now, a study to look at the economic impact of a northern Nevada project is more likely to be added to the bill, Lange said. The condensed timeline and added tax breaks make funding a third zone nearly impossible until the 2025 Legislative session.
Renner, who moved to northern Nevada about 10 years ago, said he wants to work on films closer to home and argues that the area’s landscape including Reno, Lake Tahoe, and rural swaths of land would draw interest from major studios worldwide.
New Mexico already offers a rebate of between 25% and 35% of in-state spending for video production. Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation in April that also increases payouts to productions based in rural areas of the state.
Renner said the Nevada incentives could rival Georgia’s, which has become the nationwide leader in film incentives. Films there receive a 30% break on in-state costs that are not capped, along with other local incentives.
Expanding the film industry to northern Nevada would take more tax credits than currently proposed, Lange said. State analysts predicted a maximum cost of over $3.5 billion over the next 20 years for the tax credits for the southern Nevada sites, a small part of which would fund local workforce training and education.
Opponents of the bill argue massive tax credits would better be spent on schools, health care and mental health services.
If the bill is approved, construction on the two sites could start as soon as 2025, with studios using the space in 2027. Sony has said it would invest $1 billion in the next decade at the Summerlin site, contingent upon incentives from the state.
Renner said he’s talked with Disney and other media companies about bringing more films to northern Nevada.
“I don’t know how to put a bill together or try to move the needle forward. And I’m not a policy guy,” Renner said. “So I was really excited about (the bill). And then I was frustrated that it wasn’t very inclusive.”
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WACO, Texas — The City of Waco shared more about its preparations to host former President Donald Trump's first rally of his 2024 campaign on Saturday.
City officials are managing traffic and public safety for the event in partnership with the campaign and various levels of law enforcement.
"The airport is not a common place for an event, but the good thing about the airport is the availability of land [and] flat terrain," the city's parks and recreation director, Jonathan Cook, told reporters on Thursday.
"So it really does lend itself to an event like this."
The city is expecting 15,000 people to attend the rally at the Waco Regional Airport on Saturday. Setup was already underway as of Thursday afternoon.
Attendees are asked to travel to the airport via Steinbeck Bend.
12 parking lots will be made available by the city in the area, with overflow lots on standby.
Passing traffic can use Washington Lane and Rock Creek Road to avoid the intersection of Steinbeck and 19th Street, which is expected to have heavy traffic on Saturday.
According to the city, the Trump campaign paid the city $60,714.27 for city services involved with the rally.
"We've been working with law enforcement agencies of all different branches and levels to plan this event," Cook said on Thursday. The city said safety is its top priority.
Scheduled flights arriving and departing at Waco Regional Airport should not be affected, according to the city.
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Betty White's Pearls of Wisdom Celebrates the Life of America's Golden Girl ahead of the One Year Anniversary of Her Passing
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Betty White's Pearls of Wisdom (Forefront Books Distributed by Simon & Schuster) written by lifelong confidante and family member Patty Sullivan, was released today to rave reviews and accolades.
"…this is such a heartwarming read, to have the opportunity to share these amazing moments with one of the most loved Hollywood stars we have known, from the perspective of a friend and her family, we get to know more about Betty White and how much of an amazing human being she was…"
"Betty White's Pearls of Wisdom by Patty Sullivan is a beautiful and intimate tribute to a beloved icon from the perspective of a very close and cherished friend…."
"The author did such a good job of making this book be about Betty. Not trying to sell millions of copies and get rich and famous. The book is a tribute and celebration of life for Betty White. I highly recommend this to fans of Betty that want to see the Betty off camera and learn more about her."
"It's clear that this book was a labor of love for Patty Sullivan. It's written in a gentle, rich, beautiful style. The love expressed is contagious! Reading Tip: I enjoyed one "Pearl" each evening during my last-cup-of-tea and winding down time. It was a pleasant way to spend time in the company of a woman we all miss dearly. I highly recommend reading this during your own quiet, contemplative times."
"This book, is a book that I savored, like Betty savored life, I took my time reading, and did enjoy her pearls of wisdom. It is a reminder that life is what you make it, she lived every minute of her life and she stayed true to herself. She was an inspiration."
"I've been a fan of Betty White and respected her work with animals. Through Patty and Tom's eyes, I was given a glimpse of the real Betty and fell in love with her kindness, spirit and touching pearls of wisdom."
"We all know Betty as an actress & animal lover, but this book showed us what it was like to simply be her friend. The author does a tremendous job talking about how their friendship came to be and gave little tidbits about Betty's life, her 2 biggest loves, Allen & animals, and showed her quick humor. This is a must-read for any Betty White fans."
In Betty White's Pearls of Wisdom, author Patty Sullivan reveals to the world how remarkable of a woman Betty truly was. Patty met Betty in the late 1960s, and "her Sullivans"—Patty; her husband, Tom (whom Betty played matchmaker to); and their two children—became Betty's adopted family, enjoying a rich relationship and amazing closeness for 53 years, until Betty's final days. Through the intimate stories Patty shares, we see Betty's fun-loving banter over a game of Scrabble, her wisdom imparted on a moonlit Christmas sleigh ride, and her passionate advocacy for all members of the animal kingdom.
In honor of Betty White's extraordinary lifelong love of animals, proceeds from the book will benefit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, one of the icon's cherished wildlife conservation efforts.
BETTY WHITE'S PEARLS OF WISDOM: Life Lessons from a Beloved American Treasure is available at retailers nationwide including Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Target.com, BooksaMillion.com (December 13, 2022 - ISBN 9781637631645 - Jacketed Hardcover, $27.00).
Patty Sullivan was born in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in Tucson, where she attended the University of Arizona. During a summer spent on Cape Cod, she met her husband, Tom Sullivan, who was attending Harvard at the time but pursuing a career in the music business. At the same time, they met Allen Ludden and Betty White, who became mentors and beloved lifetime friends, inspiring Tom and Patty's own loving marriage of 53 years. Tom and Patty have two grown children, Blythe and Tom Jr.
While raising their family, Patty traveled with Tom for his music concerts and television appearances, as well as thousands of motivational speaking engagements across the country. Along the way, she served her community in many capacities. One of the most important to her is the organization she founded to support the Blind Children's Center of Los Angeles, which has raised more than $10 million to date. Equally important is her longtime commitment to Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital; as a Trustee Emeritus she continues to serve on their Ministry Board and Mission Community Health Committee.
Patty has had a wonderfully full life and along the way, was blessed with an incredible relationship with the remarkable Betty White, her mentor and surrogate mother, prompting her to write this loving tribute, Betty White's Pearls of Wisdom: Life Lessons from a Beloved American Treasure.
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SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CODX) (the "Company"), a molecular diagnostics company with a unique, patented platform for the development of molecular diagnostic tests, announced today that it will be hosting a booth at the upcoming Medlab Middle East 2023 trade show held February 6-9 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
It is expected that the 22nd edition of the conference will host over 20,000 visitors and more than 700 exhibitors from over 40 countries, catering to the global medical laboratory community and showcasing the latest in laboratory innovation and technology. Co-Dx believes the event will provide opportunities for Company representatives and distributors to introduce Co-Diagnostics products to a wide array of international customers, especially in the Middle East, which has represented one of the largest international markets for the Company's diagnostics.
To learn more about the conference, including in-person and virtual registration details, please visit https://www.medlabme.com/en/home.html. Attendees interested in learning more about the Company and its products, including its upcoming Co-Dx PCR Home™ platform, are invited to visit Booth Z1.F51.
About Co-Diagnostics, Inc.:
Co-Diagnostics, Inc., a Utah corporation, is a molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures and markets a state-of-the-art diagnostics technology. The Company's technology is utilized for tests that are designed using the detection and/or analysis of nucleic acid molecules (DNA or RNA). The Company also uses its proprietary technology to design specific tests to locate genetic markers for use in industries other than infectious disease and license the use of those tests to specific customers.
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Interstate 41-45 was closed both northbound and southbound for construction over the weekend but has since been reopened.
The Department of Transportation is demolishing the temporary Union Pacific Railway bridge that goes over the highway. The closure is between Watertown Plank Rd. and Burleigh Rd.
COMING UP: Adjust your travel plans — part of I-41 will be closed for 31 hours over the weekend. https://t.co/CCufOfMUsT
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The DOT is suggesting State Highway 100 as an alternate route.
WTMJ’s Debbie Lazaga has a few other regional alternate suggestions, such as exiting at Brown Deer Road and heading east to I-43 or exiting at Capitol Drive and heading west to Highway F and then to I-94.
2022 saw two similar extended closures in the same area as part of the process of building the new span over I-41, and demolishing the original one.
You can find more details on the project here.
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A six-lane freeway from U.S. 29 to North Elm Street, part of the Greensboro Urban Loop, is nearing completion in Guilford County.
The AMC Classic Greensboro 18 facility in Greensboro has been permanently closed, according to AMC Theatres’ website.
When Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills reportedly opened his eyes in the hospital and asked who won the football game where he had collapsed in front of millions on television days ago, the progress had been a prayer answered for Joseph and Sonia Level.
The driver who hit artist Scarlett Hill with her vehicle in a crosswalk drove 18 miles to High Point with a clump of the injured woman's hair in the cracked windshield.
HIGH POINT — High Point police found five people dead at a home Saturday morning in what they’re investigating as a murder-suicide incident.
In describing the shootings, the police department had previously said that officers came to the house after a man and a woman ran from the residence screaming for help.
The entire loop has cost about $504 million, according to N.C. Department of Transportation.
Contractors are wrapping up work on the final three miles of the 49-mile circuit around the city — a section that connects North Elm Street to U.S. 29.
A couple who escaped went from house to house looking for help. Several neighbors were willing to call police, but no one knew them well enough to allow them inside.
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Carlos Correa Player Prop Bets: Twins vs. Mariners - July 26
Published: Jul. 26, 2023 at 4:24 AM CDT|Updated: 35 minutes ago
The Minnesota Twins, including Carlos Correa (.360 on-base percentage in past 10 games, 52 points above season-long percentage), take on starting pitcher Bryce Miller and the Seattle Mariners at Target Field, Wednesday at 1:10 PM ET.
In his most recent game he had a one-hit showing (1-for-4) against the Mariners.
Carlos Correa Game Info & Props vs. the Mariners
- Game Day: Wednesday, July 26, 2023
- Game Time: 1:10 PM ET
- Stadium: Target Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Mariners Starter: Bryce Miller
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -238)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +350)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +195)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +105)
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Carlos Correa At The Plate
- Correa leads Minnesota with an OBP of .308, plus a team-best slugging percentage of .407.
- Correa will look to extend his four-game hitting streak. He's batting .250 over the course of his last games.
- Correa has gotten at least one hit in 66.7% of his games this year (60 of 90), with at least two hits 18 times (20.0%).
- In 12 games this year, he has gone deep (13.3%, and 3% of his trips to the plate).
- Correa has driven home a run in 29 games this season (32.2%), including more than one RBI in 12.2% of his games and producing three or more of his team's runs on four occasions..
- He has scored in 33 games this year, with multiple runs five times.
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Mariners Pitching Rankings
- The Mariners pitching staff ranks eighth in MLB with a collective 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Mariners have a 3.86 team ERA that ranks sixth among all league pitching staffs.
- The Mariners allow the eighth-fewest home runs in baseball (111 total, 1.1 per game).
- Miller makes the start for the Mariners, his 14th of the season. He is 6-3 with a 3.50 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 69 1/3 innings pitched.
- The righty last pitched on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when he threw 5 1/3 innings, allowing one earned run while giving up three hits.
- The 24-year-old has an ERA of 3.50, with 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings, in 13 games this season. Opponents are hitting .204 against him.
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This week’s new streaming options include rapper Jack Harlow’s acting debut, the return of Kesha and new projects for an heart-warming HGTV show.
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music and video game platforms this week.
NEW MOVIES TO STREAM
— Three decades after Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson mixed it up on the black top, a new “White Men Can’t Jump” has next. A remake of that 1992 film teams Sinqua Walls and rapper Jack Harlow as a pair of basketball players who hustle hoops for money and compete in a lucrative three-on-three tournament. The film, which debuts Friday on Hulu, is directed by Calmatic and co-written by Kenya Barris (“black-ish”). In it, Harlow makes his acting debut. (Read AP’s review. )
— Anna Nicole Smith gets the Netflix documentary treatment in “Anna Nicole Smith: You Don’t Know Me.” The film, debuting Tuesday, chronicles Smith’s life as a model, Playboy playmate and reality star. Smith died in 2007 at the age of 39 from an accidental overdose. “You Don’t Know Me” includes home video of Smith, whose birth name was Vickie Lynn Hogan.
— Cristian Mungiu’s “R.M.N.” is one of the cinematic highlights of the first half of 2023. The latest from the acclaimed Romanian filmmaker (“4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days”) is a powerful microcosm of a migrant drama that has played out all around the world. A mountainous Transylvania village is increasingly torn apart by violent nationalist impulses that course through the town’s civic life in response to a handful of foreign workers. Mungiu, the pioneering filmmaker of the Romanian New Wave, crafts an unflinching societal portrait both gripping and grim. Currently playing in theaters, “R.M.N.” is available on-demand beginning Friday.
— AP Film Writer Jake Coyle
NEW MUSIC TO STREAM
— Check out Kesha’s new album for what “post-pop” sounds like. That’s what the ever-changing pop star is calling her Rick Rubin-produced record “Gag Order.” Single “Fine Line” is an introspective, beatless ballad with the lyric “Am I bigger than Jesus/Or better off dead?/There’s a fine line between genius and crazy.” There’s also “Eat the Acid,” an experimental, mournful number. Her team says the album excavates “the deepest recesses of her soul to date.”
— Def Leppard are following in the footsteps of Metallica, the Scorpions and Bring Me the Horizon with an orchestral reworking of their catalogue. “Drastic Symphonies,” features their greatest tracks reimagined by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Fifteen of the hard rockers’ hits like “Animal,” “Love Bites,” “Hysteria” and “Pour Some Sugar on Me” have a new sound. Some songs — “Rock of Ages,” “Photograph” and “Let’s Get Rocked” — didn’t work and were left off.
— May turns out to be a great month for 11-time Grammy-nominated singer- songwriter Brandy Clark. Her Broadway musical “Shucked” was nominated for best original score and she’s got a new self-titled album out Friday. Produced by Brandi Carlile, the album showcases Clark’s tenderness, with the 11 songs including the heartbreaking “Buried,” a celebration of her home in “Northwest” and a loving tribute to her grandma with “She Smoked in the House.”
— Ahead of their first post-pandemic album, Dave Matthews Band has released two strong singles, including the nostalgia-drenched “Monsters,” with the lyrics “Chutes and ladders/Pick up sticks/Counting cards and counting bricks/Driving past that old five and dime/Can’t get nothing for a nickel since a long long time.” The first single, “Madman’s Eyes,” leans into Middle Eastern rhythms for a darker song about the madness of violence. Both songs will be on the album “Walk Around the Moon,” out Friday and the band says it “is as much a reflection on the current times as it is an urge to find common ground.”
— AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy
NEW SERIES TO STREAM
— Stock up on tissues because home renovation twins Drew and Jonathan Scott’s series “Celebrity IOU” is back with new episodes on HGTV. Each episode features a Hollywood star who dreams up a home renovation project for someone they want to give back to. Enter the Scott brothers who use their knowledge of construction to make it happen. The episodes follow each project from start to finish with a heart-warming, emotional presentation at the end. This batch of eight episodes features Heidi Klum, Kristin Chenoweth, Glenn Close, Taraji P. Henson, Emma Roberts, Jay Leno, Derek Hough, Kristin Davis and Emma Roberts. “Celebrity IOU” returns Monday.
— If you watched the “To All the Boys” movies, you probably remember scene-stealer Anna Cathcart as the confident, chatty kid sister, Kitty, to Lana Condor’s Lara Jean. Cathcart has landed her own spinoff series called “XO, Kitty.” Created by “To All the Boys” author Jenny Han, Kitty travels to Korea to attend an elite boarding school that her long-distance boyfriend is a student at. It’s also the same school where her late mother went as a teen. Kitty imagines a seamless transition to a new school in a new country and a romantic reunion with her boyfriend but quickly realizes life doesn’t always go as planned. All 10 episodes drop Thursday on Netflix.
— Wilderness expert and adventure-seeker Bear Grylls has never encountered a mountain he won’t climb or a random creature he won’t eat for fuel. We’ve seen him on TV venture into the great outdoors with celebrities but now he’s taking everyday people out of their comfort zone in a new show, “I Survived Bear Grylls.” With the help of comedian co-host Jordan Conley, Grylls uses simulated challenges to test contestants on their survival skills, physicality, and gross-out tolerance. Get ready for the hardest, the dirtiest, the most disgusting day of your life,” Grylls says in the trailer. “I Survived Bear Grylls” debuts Thursday on TBS.
— Alicia Rancilio
NEW VIDEO GAMES TO PLAY
— The Lego brand encompasses all sorts of pop culture icons, from “Star Wars” to “Seinfeld.” But sometimes you just want to build a Lego car and take it for a spin. In 2K Games’ Lego 2K Drive, you can assemble a high-speed racer brick-by-brick, then compete against your friends to find out who’s got the zippiest monster on the track. If you want to go off-road, you can turn your car into an all-terrain vehicle, a boat or even an aircraft. Visual Concepts, the studio behind the NBA 2K franchise, is promising a huge open world in which you can you take your driver from rookie to world champion — or just tool around smashing into things. Your Lego garage opens for business Friday on PlayStation 5/4, Xbox X/S/One, Nintendo Switch and PC.
— “I awoke one morning to find I was a dog” is a heck of a way to open a video game. Humanity gets weirder from there. The dog is a glowing Shiba Inu, and his mission is to guide the human masses toward salvation at the end of the world. Sounds heavy, but the result is the sort of hypnotic puzzle game you’d expect from Enhance, the developers responsible for Tetris Effect and Rez Infinite. It’s reminiscent of the 1990s classic Lemmings in that you’re trying to steer crowds of mindless creatures away from a gruesome demise, but once the hordes start fighting each other, this pup’s got a whole new set of problems. With 90-plus levels and the tools for users to build their own, Humanity could last for an eternity. The herding begins Tuesday on PlayStation 5/4 and PC.
— Lou Kesten
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The contract will include providing Auxiliary Power Units (APU) Repair, Maintenance and Overhaul (MRO) services in the airline's aircraft
NETANYA, Israel, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TAT Technologies Ltd. (TASE: TATT), (NASDAQ: TATT), a leading supplier of products and services for the commercial and military aviation industries and the ground defense industries, reports a significant new contract with a large global airline.
As part of this contract TAT will provide MRO services to the airline's APU's
- The contract is exclusive for 5 years, during which Piedmont, TAT's North Carolina subsidiary, will maintain all of the airline's APUs of a certain model;
- Revenues are estimated at a total of $50 million ($10 million per year).
In 2020 and 2021, TAT signed a number of strategic contracts with the aviation giant Honeywell. Under these contracts, TAT was awarded a 10-year license for repair and overhaul of APUs for Boeing and Airbus's key platforms, including B737, A320, B777 and B767/757 aircrafts. The Company is also engaged in the APUs leases to airlines, mainly for B777 aircraft, under an exclusive 10-year contract with Honeywell.
Igal Zamir, CEO of TAT: "We are pleased to have won this contract. The contract is a significant milestone in realizing the strategic value of the contracts signed with Honeywell over the past 18 months and a testimony to TAT's ability to serve large fleets. This contract is another proof of the trust key players in the industry has in TAT's abilities. This additional business will improve the profitability and operating efficiency of our subsidiary Piedmont and will contribute to improving TAT 's group consolidated results for the years to come".
About TAT Technologies LTD
TAT Technologies Ltd. is a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries. TAT operates under four segments: (i) Original equipment manufacturing ("OEM") of heat transfer solutions and aviation accessories through its Gedera facility; (ii) MRO services for heat transfer components and OEM of heat transfer solutions through its Limco subsidiary; (iii) MRO services for aviation components through its Piedmont subsidiary; and (iv) Overhaul and coating of jet engine components through its Turbochrome subsidiary. TAT controlling shareholders is the FIMI Private Equity Fund.
TAT's activities in the area of OEM of heat transfer solutions and aviation accessories primarily include the design, development and manufacture of (i) broad range of heat transfer solutions, such as pre-coolers heat exchangers and oil/fuel hydraulic heat exchangers, used in mechanical and electronic systems on board commercial, military and business aircraft; (ii) environmental control and power electronics cooling systems installed on board aircraft in and ground applications; and (iii) a variety of other mechanical aircraft accessories and systems such as pumps, valves, and turbine power units.
TAT's activities in the area of MRO Services for heat transfer components and OEM of heat transfer solutions primarily include the MRO of heat transfer components and to a lesser extent, the manufacturing of certain heat transfer solutions. TAT's Limco subsidiary operates an FAA-certified repair station, which provides heat transfer MRO services for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.
TAT's activities in the area of MRO services for aviation components include the MRO of APUs, landing gears and other aircraft components. TAT's Piedmont subsidiary operates an FAA-certified repair station, which provides aircraft component MRO services for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.
TAT's activities in the area of overhaul and coating of jet engine components includes the overhaul and coating of jet engine components, including turbine vanes and blades, fan blades, variable inlet guide vanes and afterburner flaps.
For more information of TAT Technologies Ltd., please visit our web-site:
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Mr. Ehud Ben-Yair
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: 972-8-862-8503
ehudb@tat-technologies.com
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This press release contains forward-looking statements which include, without limitation, statements regarding possible or assumed future operation results. These statements are hereby identified as "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our results to differ materially from management's current expectations. Actual results and performance can also be influenced by other risks that we face in running our operations including, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the airline industry, changes in demand for our services and products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders, the price and continuity of supply of component parts used in our operations, the change of control that will occur on the sale by the receiver of the Company's shares held by our previously controlling stockholders, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities Exchange Commission, including, its annual report on form 20-F and its periodic reports on form 6-K. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement.
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NEW YORK -- A germ that causes a rare and sometimes deadly disease - long thought to be confined to tropical climates - has been found in soil and water in the continental United States, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
The bacteria was found on the property of a Mississippi man who had come down with the disease, melioidosis. Officials don't know how long it had been there, but they say it likely is occurring in other areas along the Gulf Coast.
U.S. physicians should consider melioidosis even in patients who haven't traveled to other countries, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a health alert.
"Once it's in the soil, it can be a health threat for people in the area," said the CDC's Julia Petras, who oversaw the investigation.
The illness can start with a wide range of symptoms like fever, joint pain and headaches. It's treatable with the right antibiotics if it's caught early, but it can lead to pneumonia, blood infections and even death if not properly treated.
About 12 cases are reported annually in the U.S. The vast majority have been in people who traveled to places where the bacteria is endemic, including certain regions of Australia, Thailand, and Central and South America.
People can get the illness through direct contact with contaminated soil and water, especially if they have a cut on their hand or foot. It is also possible to inhale the bacteria.
The bacteria may not bother healthy people. But it can be dangerous to those with diabetes, chronic kidney or lung disease and weakened immune systems.
Last year, four people came down with the disease even though none had traveled internationally. Officials blamed their illnesses on a contaminated aromatherapy spray imported from India.
The new findings explain two Mississippi cases in men who hadn't traveled internationally, officials said. One got melioidosis in 2020 and the other, who lives about 10 miles away, got it this year. Both have recovered.
Health officials didn't say exactly where in Mississippi the men live, but investigators took 109 soil and water samples from the area. The bacteria was found in three spots - two in soil and one in a puddle - on the property of the man who was sickened two years ago.
Finding the bacteria in U.S. soil is significant, but not surprising. Investigators have long believed that local soil contamination was behind infections in Texas's Atascosa County in 2004 and 2018, CDC officials said.
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Charge secondary battery banks faster, even at idle
DAVENPORT, Iowa, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) has developed a new series of lower turn-on RPM alternators ideal for those needing to fully charge secondary power banks in less time, even while idling.
The new 130 HPI Series was developed to have a robust lower turn-on RPM, allowing end users to begin charging even at low or idling speeds. Because they turn on faster, secondary power systems can gain a full charge in a shorter period of time than with those alternators that begin output at a higher RPM.
"This new line is a game changer for those needing to rapidly boost their secondary power units," said American Power Systems, Inc. President & CEO Amy Lank. "Being able to re-charge battery banks from anywhere reduces 'range anxiety' drivers feel when their batteries are low, and they aren't near traditional charging infrastructure. It also means that those types of vehicles become more efficient because they are consuming less fuel and requiring less power from the engine to begin charging."
The new alternators are ideal for use as a secondary alternator for vehicles with onboard lithium battery bank systems needed to power onboard equipment, including RVs and other vans, yachts and sailboats, work trucks, emergency vehicles and those performing silent watch or other data collection activities.
While some vehicles will still require a high idle in order to charge, the new alternator style also could reduce how much RPM is needed. The new 130 HPI Series also gives vehicles operating under idling ordinances the ability to re-charge equipment quickly while idling for only a short period of time, allowing them to stay in the field longer and get more work done.
The 130 HPI Series includes 24- and 48-volt options with multiple mount types. For technical specifications, please visit the APS blog.
About American Power Systems, Inc.
Since 2006, APS has been designing and manufacturing advanced mobile power systems, alternators, converters, regulators and power generators for armored, security, commercial, marine and purpose-built specialty vehicles like RVs and luxury motor coaches. The Davenport, Iowa-based company specializes in the innovation and custom crafting of power conversion and distribution systems by staff with nearly 300 combined years of experience in the various fields of expertise it handles. For more information visit www.americanpowerinc.com.
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Texas social media influencer helps women battle hair loss
Several years ago, amid a bustling social media career, Dani Austin Ramirez mustered up the courage to talk openly about her hair loss story. Now, she's helping countless women with the same problem.
A decade ago, Ramirez was in the midst of studying at the University of Texas to become a physical therapist while simultaneously trying to launch a career as a social media influencer well before the term was even coined.
"Nobody knew I had like a secret life online," Ramirez, founder of a scalp health hair care line Divi, told Fox News Digital.
However, with all of that work came an unparalleled level of stress that she never imagined.
"I started with like pulling my hair out while I was studying," she said. "I would just look down at my studying and like, hair would be like all over my textbooks and everything."
It was a problem Ramirez said she has never dealt with before. In addition, Ramirez said she would get hair extensions and bleach her hair, which only exacerbated the issue.
It got to a point where she looked in the mirror and felt as if she didn't have any hair left. So, with reassurance from her husband, Jordan, she started temporarily wearing wigs.
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"I [had] kind of just been like a workaholic and hadn't really taken care of myself," she said. "I promised myself for a year, I'm going to… wear a wig and just take care of myself."
"Wearing wigs are only a big deal if we make it a big deal… but if we just make it fun then it's just a fun thing," Dani Austin Ramirez said. (Dani Austin)
After coming to terms with her situation, she felt inclined to share her hair loss journey with her followers, even showing them images of where she was balding.
Suddenly, women from all walks of life who had also lost hair, whether it was from cancer treatments, alopecia or even stress, started to reach out and share their stories with her.
There was "this hidden epidemic of women that were losing their hair and just not talking about it," Ramirez said.
She felt inspired to help them – all of them. At first, Ramirez would do wig reviews on her YouTube channel until she realized women needed more guidance, given how expensive wigs are and how emotional the process can be.
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"Especially women that were just suddenly diagnosed with cancer… the last thing they have time to do is go buy a wig," she said.
In 2021, she started flying in Mona Zargar, the founder of Beverly Hills, California-based The Wig Fairy, to her home in Dallas, Texas, to help guide the women through this process.
Armed with an arsenal of wigs, Zargar and her team of stylists would style and cut a wig for each woman free of charge.
These wigs normally retail between $2,000 and $3,000.
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The need was so great that Ramirez started inviting a handful of women over to her house every month to meet Zargar and get the help they needed.
In December 2021, BAM Beauty Bar, a local salon in Dallas, donated their space to Ramirez for an entire day, so they could help upward of 20 women at once.
Dani Austin Ramirez has been inviting groups of women to her company office every other month to continue her mission. (Dani Austin)
"The way that they look at themselves in the mirror after… you can just tell like their eyes just start to glisten, and you can tell they totally gained their confidence," she said.
Recently, Ramirez has been inviting groups of women to her company office every other month to continue her mission of trying to helping women combat hair loss while also trying to normalize wigs.
"Wearing wigs are only a big deal if we make it a big deal… but if we just make it fun then it's just a fun thing," she said. | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/texas-social-media-influencer-helps-women-battle-hair-loss | 2022-09-30 04:41:18 | 1 | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/texas-social-media-influencer-helps-women-battle-hair-loss |
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. (REYN) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $17 million.
On a per-share basis, the Lake Forest, Illinois-based company said it had profit of 8 cents.
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The results matched Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of 8 cents per share.
The company posted revenue of $852 million in the period, beating Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $846.4 million.
Reynolds Consumer Products expects full-year earnings to be $1.30 to $1.41 per share.
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Company's Latest TVs Geared up With Luna, GeForce NOW at 4K for More Compelling, All-Around Cloud Gaming Experiences, Plus 2020 Models Now Streaming
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is demonstrating its strong commitment to delivering a premium TV gaming experience that offers enhanced convenience through the new webOS UI featuring a dedicated gaming hub, the addition of cloud gaming service Amazon Luna and buttery-smooth gameplay at 4K 60 FPS streaming via NVIDIA GeForce NOW on its latest TVs at CES 2023.
Popular cloud gaming services, which can now be conveniently accessed from LG Game Card on webOS 2023, including simply via voice command*, offer avid and casual gamers alike numerous gaming titles from leading partners such as NVIDIA, Blacknut, Utomik and now Luna and Boosteroid, with no downloads or additional hardware needed. LG's award-winning OLED TVs supply players with the smoothest gameplay courtesy of superior image quality, an ultra-fast 0.1 millisecond response time and super-low input lag, as well as a more personalized gaming experience through various customization features including Game Optimizer and genre-specific picture settings.
Already available in FHD on 2021 and 2022 LG TVs running webOS 6.0 or above, GeForce NOW is now streaming on 2020 models, and will start streaming in 4K on select models later this year, LG TV owners being among the first to stream impressively smooth, highly immersive 4K gameplay at 60 FPS, on the big screen with just a compatible controller.
GeForce NOW is NVIDIA's open cloud gaming service that taps into the thriving PC gaming ecosystem by streaming with world-class NVIDIA GeForce RTX performance. Gamers can play their favorite PC titles already purchased from popular digital stores – including many of the most-played free-to-play games like Fortnite, Apex Legends and Destiny 2 – with and against millions of other PC players. GeForce Now Ultimate members will enjoy streaming at up to 4K resolution at 60 FPS on supported LG TVs, with ultra-low latency that rivals many local gaming experiences.
Accessible from LG's Game Card in the US, Amazon Luna is joining other cloud gaming services on the webOS Home Screen of LG's latest TVs. A Luna subscription offers access to games for everyone, from AAA titles, retro-side scrollers, family games and more, and titles including Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Everspace and Team Sonic Racing, while the Prime Gaming channel gives Amazon Prime subscribers access to various exclusive and free-to-play titles each month.
LG's perfect-for-gaming OLED TVs will be on show at CES 2023 from January 5-8 in the company's booth (#15501, Las Vegas Convention Center). To keep up with every LG CES announcement, follow #LGCES2023 on social media.
* Voice command functionality varies by content provider and will be available by mid-year.
About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $63 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, energy solutions and vehicle components. LG is 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence. The company's commitment to environmental sustainability and its "Life's Good" marketing theme encompass how LG is dedicated to people's happiness by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. www.LG.com.
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Private island for sale cheaper than average price of US home
Looking for a cheap home in America? Good luck.
Luckily for you, there's a private island off the coast of Nicaragua for sale that's cheaper than the average home price in the U.S.
As of the second quarter of 2022, the median home price in the U.S. was $440,300, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis.
For just $475,000 (£391,000) you can be the owner of Iguana Island. There is a house on the island which consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is a kitchen, living room, dining room and bar.
A Caribbean Island with this home could be yours for $475,000. Private Islands Inc.
A 28-foot-tall watchtower and its own docs and boardwalks can also be found on the island. The island is listed by Private Islands Inc and is located 12 miles off the coast of Bluefields, Nicaragua.
The listing agency says on its website that the future buyer of the extravagant piece of real estate has plenty of room to add a helipad and a swimming pool.
Most impressively, the home that is located on the island is a migrating spot for local butterflies and home to lush flora including coconut palm trees and banana trees.
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Susan Farrell, College of Charleston
(THE CONVERSATION) Kurt Vonnegut didn’t deliver the famous “Wear Sunscreen” graduation speech published in the Chicago Tribune that was often mistakenly attributed to the celebrated author. But he could have.
Over his lifetime, he gave dozens of quirky commencement addresses. In those speeches, he made some preposterous claims. But they made people laugh and made them think. They were speeches the graduates remembered.
Having studied and written about Vonnegut for years, I wish he had been my commencement speaker. I graduated from Austin College, a small school in North Texas. I don’t even remember who gave my class’s graduation speech, much less a single word the speaker said. I suspect many others have had – and will have – similar experiences.
Young people, college students especially, loved Vonnegut. During the early and mid-1960s, he commanded an avid and devoted following on campuses before he had produced any bestsellers. Why was a middle-aged writer born in 1922 adored by a counterculture told not to trust anyone over 30? Why did he continue to appeal to younger generations until his death?
Their parents’ generation
Vonnegut, who died just before commencement season in 2007, was nearly 50 years old when his groundbreaking anti-war novel, “Slaughterhouse-Five,” was published in 1969.
A cultural touchstone, the novel changed the way Americans think and write about war. It helped usher in the postmodern style of literature with its playful, fragmented form, its insistence that reality is not objective and that history is not monolithic, and its self-reflection on its own status as art. Like Andy Warhol’s soup cans, “Slaughterhouse-Five,” with its jokes, drawings, risqué limericks and flying saucers, blurs the line between high and low culture.
Cited as one of the top novels of the 20th century, “Slaughterhouse-Five” has been transformed into film, theatrical plays, a graphic novel and visual art. It has inspired rock bands and musical interpretations. Vonnegut’s recurring refrain, “So it goes,” used 106 times in the novel, has entered the popular lexicon. The book has been banned, burned and censored.
In many ways, though, Vonnegut had more in common with the parents of the college students he addressed than with the students themselves. Father to six children – three of his own and three nephews who joined the family after his sister Alice and her husband died – Vonnegut had studied biochemistry at Cornell and had worked in corporate public relations. He continued to believe all his life in the civic virtues he learned as a student at Shortridge High School in Indianapolis.
He had the credibility of a World War II veteran, a member of what journalist Tom Brokaw would later call the “Greatest Generation.” Captured by the Germans during the Battle of the Bulge, he was sent to Dresden as a prisoner of war. There he was starved, beaten and put to work as a slave laborer. He survived the Allied firebombing of the city in February 1945 and was forced to help excavate hundreds of bodies of men, women and children who had been burned alive, suffocated and crushed to death.
Fool or philosopher?
If Vonnegut was, like the students’ fathers, a family man and a veteran, perhaps he also embodied the dad that students in 1969 dreamed their own fathers could be: funny, artistic, anti-establishment and anti-war.
Vonnegut had the look – sad, kind eyes under that mop of uncontrollable hair, the full droopy mustache. A photo taken just before he delivered a commencement address at Bennington College in 1970 shows him wearing a loud striped jacket, reading glasses tucked neatly in its pocket, with a cigarette dangling at his fingertips.
Looking like a cross between Albert Einstein and a carnival huckster, Vonnegut had his contradictions on full display.
Was he a clown or a wise man? A fool or a philosopher?
The literary establishment did not quite know what to make of Vonnegut, either. A writer frequently dismissed by critics for his flying saucers and space aliens, for the simplicity of his prose, for pandering to what one reviewer called the “minimally intelligent young,” he was also praised for his inventiveness, for his lively and playful language, for the depth of feeling behind the zaniness, and for advocating decency and kindness in a chaotic world.
A forceful defense of art
As the U.S. was fighting what most college students believed was an unjust and imperialist war in Vietnam, Vonnegut’s message struck home. He used his own experience in World War II to destroy any notion of a good war.
“For all the sublimity of the cause for which we fought, we surely created a Belsen of our own,” he lamented, referencing the Nazi concentration camp.
The military-industrial complex, he told the graduates at Bennington, treats people and their children and their cities like garbage. Instead, Americans should spend money on hospitals and housing and schools and Ferris wheels rather than on war machinery.
In the same speech, Vonnegut playfully urged young people to defy their professors and fancy educations by clinging to superstition and untruth, especially what he considered the most ridiculous lie of all – “that humanity is at the center of the universe, the fulfiller or the frustrater of the grandest dreams of God Almighty.”
Vonnegut conceded that the military was probably right about the “contemptibility of man in the vastness of the universe.” Still, he denied that contemptibility and begged students to deny it as well by creating art. Art puts human beings at the center of the universe, whether they belong there or not, allowing people to imagine and create a saner, kinder, more just world than the one we really live in.
The generations, he told students at the State University of New York at Fredonia, are not that far apart and do not want that much from each other. Older people want credit for having survived so long – and often imaginatively – under difficult conditions. Younger people want to be acknowledged and respected. He urged each group not to be so “intolerably stingy” about giving the other credit.
A strain of sorrow and pessimism underlies all of Vonnegut’s fiction, as well as his graduation speeches. He witnessed the worst that human beings could do to one another, and he made no secret about his fears for the future of a planet suffering from environmental degradation and a widening divide between the rich and the poor.
If Vonnegut were alive and giving commencement speeches today, he would be speaking to college students whose parents and even grandparents he may have addressed in the past. Today’s graduates have lived through the COVID-19 pandemic and are drowning in social media. They face high housing costs and financial instability and are more depressed and anxious than previous generations.
I’m sure he would give these students the advice he gave so often over the years: to focus, in the midst of chaos, on what makes life worth living, to recognize the joyful moments – maybe by listening to music or drinking a glass of lemonade in the shade – and saying out loud, as his Uncle Alex taught him, “If this isn’t nice, what is?”
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CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Vehicle crashes into school bus, hurting several people
MILWAUKEE (WTMJ) - Several people were injured Monday after a reckless driver in a stolen vehicle crashed into a school bus and ran from the scene, police said.
Two people are seen hanging out the windows of a white Kia as it swerves then slams into a parked school bus. The portion that shows a passenger being dragged across the road has been blurred.
Therese Nelson says she was dropping her kid off at Morse Middle School when she first saw the white Kia swerving south on 80th Street.
“I see them turn around in my mirror, and next thing I know, they hit the bus,” Nelson said. “And the passenger was on the ground, and the rest of them took off.”
After hitting the bus, the Kia collided with an Milwaukee Public Schools vehicle. Milwaukee police says the car was stolen.
A 15-year-old boy who was a passenger suffered life-threatening injuries. An 11-year-old boy who was on the bus was hurt but is expected to be OK.
“I feel for the person that did get hurt, but they messed around and found out,” Nelson said. “There has to be a line that’s drawn, and maybe this will be a turnaround moment for that person.”
“I’m actually happy my son wasn’t on the bus because he normally rides the school bus,” parent Marcia Jenkins said. “So I don’t know. I guess God stopped us from getting him to the bus this morning.”
Parents said that reckless driving out here happens regularly.
“They just don’t care. It’s been plenty of times I’ve been dropping my son off, and you see the swerving. You see kids just doing doughnuts or teenagers whoever is stealing these cars,” Jenkins said.
“One time there was a car that was all over the sidewalk. I called. No police showed up,” Nelson said.
Both Jenkins and Nelson believe the ongoing rash of stolen cars is a big part of it.
“Something has to change. Someway, somehow, something,” Jenkins said.
The Milwaukee Police Department said it’s investigating the crash and looking for unknown suspects. They’re urging anyone with information to contact them.
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — A man died Saturday after crashing his car into a ditch just after noon.
Two female passengers were both hospitalized for head, neck, and back pain.
According to a release sent by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, the man — identified as Logan Riehle, 27, of Edgerton, Ohio — was traveling at a high rate of speed going east on CR 28.
A passenger told officers that Riehle hit a bump and lost control, overcorrected, and than ran into the ditch. That caused the car to roll several times before coming to a rest on it’s side in a field and catching on fire.
Officials say Riehle was pinned in the car and couldn’t get out, but both female passengers were able to escape and call 911.
A Butler Police Department Officer and a tow truck driver were the first to arrive, and both contributed to putting out the fire and removing the windshield of the car.
Riehle had died before they were able to get him out.
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office said that speed and a controlled substance were contributing factors in the crash. | https://www.wane.com/top-stories/1-dead-2-injured-in-fiery-dekalb-county-rollover-crash/ | 2023-05-07 02:01:52 | 1 | https://www.wane.com/top-stories/1-dead-2-injured-in-fiery-dekalb-county-rollover-crash/ |
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 3" game were:
3-4-3
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 3" game were:
3-4-3
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In our current day and age, there are multiple threats to agricultural sustainability. But in this technological era, there are solutions not yet widely explored.
"Computational agroecology or agroecology in general does lend itself more, I think, to aligning with sustainable futures, because it allows for different plots of land to be different, to take advantage of what its local context is and to have mechanisms for enabling native species to work within that setting rather than simply to be removed," said Bill Tomlinson, a professor of informatics at the University of California Irvine.
Tomlinson and other experts have been working to educate people on computational agroecology. The new research unites technology with farming expertise to develop diverse agricultural landscapes based on natural ecosystems.
"One [method] would be sensing. You could put little devices all over your farm every ten yards that say here is how much sun I'm getting, here is how much moisture I'm getting," Tomlinson added. "A second is there are also databases full of information like this."
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Having computational experts work with farmers essentially allows them to use data to make more concrete and conscious decisions. It allows them to explore thousands of different potential designs to optimize food production in the most sustainable way.
Barath Raghavan is an associate professor of computer science and electrical engineering at the University of Southern California. He is also one of the brains behind rethinking traditional farming.
"The question is how do we create something that can function as well as a natural ecosystem, a natural forest, but it produces food for humans rather than wildlife," Raghavan said. "Ecosystems are complex, nature is complex and farming and nature are really slow."
He explains that what computing brings that farming hasn't had in the past is the ability to manage complexity, and do so quickly. It's a completely new way to think about agriculture. Farmers don't have the time and money for trial and error and there are only so many experts available worldwide.
"We're not producing enough of these experts. There's no pipeline, there's no training program to get these experts. We need not 100 of them, we need 100 million of them," Raghavan said.
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The technology would give farmers the ability to compare and contrast different approaches to farming. They could identify their objectives and the technology would provide suggestions.
"Computational agroecology has some real potential in this domain because right now conventional agriculture is really problematic environmentally," Tomlinson said.
Raghavan says to think about the process like moves on a chessboard. Pests eat a certain crop and flooding damages another. Sun patterns change and so do temperatures. They are building a framework that allows farmers to play chess with nature and come up with the best board for each area of land.
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SANTA FE — Lawmakers granted final approval late Tuesday to legislation that would require free tampons and other feminine hygiene products in school bathrooms — a victory for Albuquerque Academy students who served as expert witnesses.
The proposal, House Bill 134, won approval in the Senate on a 27-13 vote.
Sen. Leo Jaramillo, an Española Democrat who presented the bill Tuesday, said the availability of menstrual products would help families throughout New Mexico.
The bill calls for sanitary pads and tampons to be available in each women’s or gender-neutral bathroom in public middle and high schools. At least one male restroom would also have to have the products.
Jaramillo said the presence of menstrual products in a male restroom would allow boys to take the products home for a sister, mom or aunt. They’d also be helpful, he said, for transboys.
“These products are important for both school and home,” Jaramillo said.
All 13 dissenting votes came from Republican senators. They questioned the need for tampons or pads in male restrooms.
Sen. David Gallegos, R-Eunice, said he feared the proposal was a step toward having “unified” bathrooms.
Tuesday’s vote sends the bill to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
It was a victory for Albuquerque Academy seniors Noor Ali, Marly Fisher, Sophia Liem and Mireya Macías. They’ve been a frequent presence at the Roundhouse this session seeking support for the measure, even during late-night debates.
“Every hall I looked down, they were there,” said Sen. George Muñoz, a Gallup Democrat who credited the students with winning his vote.
The students sat on the Senate floor — serving as expert witnesses to help Jaramillo answer questions — as the Senate debated the bill about 9:30 p.m.
The House sponsors of the bill include Democratic Reps. Christine Trujillo of Albuquerque, Kristina Ortez of Taos and Tara Lujan and Linda Serrato, both of Santa Fe. | https://www.abqjournal.com/2581883/legislators-ok-bill-for-free-feminine-hygiene-products-in-new-mexico-schools.html | 2023-03-15 05:03:25 | 0 | https://www.abqjournal.com/2581883/legislators-ok-bill-for-free-feminine-hygiene-products-in-new-mexico-schools.html |
Electric vehicles are growing in popularity worldwide, with sales doubling in 2021 to a new record of 6.6 million, the International Energy Agency said in May.
But some research has shown that it’s more costly to repair an electric vehicle than a gas-powered one.
VERIFY reader Donald wants to know if the higher cost extends to replacement batteries for electric vehicles. He said he’s heard stories that it will cost $25,000 to $30,000 to replace electric vehicle batteries and asked the team to look into these claims.
THE QUESTION
Does it cost between $25,000 to $30,000 to replace most electric vehicle batteries?
THE SOURCES
- Kathleen Long, chief revenue officer at RepairPal
- AutoTrader, an online marketplace for car buyers and sellers
- Jerry Insurance
- Stephanie Valdez-Streaty, director of research and development at Cox Automotive Mobility
- Roger Dean Chevrolet in Cape Coral, Florida
THE ANSWER
No, it doesn’t cost between $25,000 to $30,000 to replace most electric vehicle batteries.
Electric vehicle batteries do cost more to replace than those for gas-powered vehicles, but they also last much longer on average, experts say.
WHAT WE FOUND
Though it typically doesn’t cost $25,000 to $30,000 to replace most electric vehicle batteries, it’s still much more expensive than replacing the battery in a gas-powered vehicle. That’s largely because the materials they are made with are costly.
All-electric vehicles have an electric motor instead of the internal combustion engine in gas-powered vehicles. A large traction battery pack powers the electric vehicle’s motor and must be recharged to keep the car running.
Kathleen Long, chief revenue officer at RepairPal, told VERIFY the typical cost of a replacement electric vehicle battery is between $5,000 and $9,000.
A simple refurbished electric vehicle battery can cost as little as $2,000, while the price can climb to well over $10,000 for one that works with a newer electric vehicle, AutoTrader author Andrew Ganz wrote in October 2021.
For example, a battery replacement for a Tesla Model 3 or Model S could cost between $12,000 and $15,000, according to Jerry Insurance. On the high end, a Ford dealership in Lakeland, Florida, lists the price of a replacement battery for a 2021 Mustang Mach-E at over $23,000.
The cost of battery replacement for other popular models, such as the Nissan Leaf, can range anywhere from about $3,000 to $9,000, Jerry Insurance says.
In comparison, the average cost of a replacement battery for gas-powered vehicles is about $350, RepairPal estimates.
More from VERIFY: Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather
Though electric vehicle batteries are more costly than those for gas-powered vehicles, they have a much longer lifespan. Many experts estimate that the average electric vehicle battery will last around 200,000 miles – that’s 10 years if you drive 20,000 miles every year. People who own gas-powered vehicles may need to change the battery every few years.
And there are some situations where an electric vehicle owner can have their battery replaced free of cost.
“Manufacturer warranty is typically eight years and 100,000 miles – under warranty, there should not be any cost for the battery replacement,” Stephanie Valdez-Streaty, director of research and development at Cox Automotive Mobility, wrote in an email.
If your vehicle is outside of the warranty, you’ll need to pay for the battery replacement.
Hybrid vehicle battery replacement quoted at $30K, but this isn’t the norm
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles use batteries to power an electric motor and another fuel, such as gasoline, to power an internal combustion engine.
Though most electric vehicle battery replacements don’t cost $25,000 or more, VERIFY found at least one example of such a high price tag for a hybrid EV.
A post that circulated on social media in late August 2022 listed the cost of a replacement battery and labor for a Chevy Volt, a hybrid electric vehicle, with just over 70,000 miles at around $29,000. Roger Dean Chevrolet, the Florida dealership that gave the repair estimate, addressed it in a comment on its Facebook page.
The estimate was for a 12-year-old vehicle that was out of warranty “and for a battery that is extremely hard to get, due to the older technology of the 12-year-old vehicle,” the dealership wrote. Chevy discontinued the Volt in 2019.
Generally, hybrid battery replacement costs can range from $2,000 to $8,000, though the price can vary depending on the make or service center, a Toyota dealership in Cincinnati says on its website. | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/verify/electric-vehicles-verify/how-much-it-costs-to-replace-most-electric-vehicle-batteries/536-3d15774e-aaae-4f9d-8ef5-f2c501b0f706 | 2022-10-12 00:37:18 | 0 | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/verify/electric-vehicles-verify/how-much-it-costs-to-replace-most-electric-vehicle-batteries/536-3d15774e-aaae-4f9d-8ef5-f2c501b0f706 |
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MOSCOW (AP) — Hundreds of people lined up Tuesday to pay tributes to the daughter of a leading right-wing Russian political thinker, who died in a car bombing that Moscow blamed on Ukrainian intelligence.
Darya Dugina, a 29-year-old commentator with a nationalist Russian TV channel, died when a remotely controlled explosive device planted in her SUV blew up on Saturday night as she was driving on the outskirts of Moscow, ripping the vehicle apart and killing her on the spot, authorities said.
Her father was widely believed to be the intended target. Alexander Dugin is a philosopher, writer and political theorist who ardently supports Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to send troops into Ukraine. Russian media quoted witnesses as saying that the SUV belonged to Dugin and that he had decided at the last minute to travel in another vehicle.
Speaking at a farewell ceremony at the Ostankino television center, Dugin said that his daughter “died for the people, died for Russia."
“The huge price we have to pay can only be justified by the highest achievement, our victory,” Dugin said, his voice breaking. “She lived for the sake of victory, and she died for the sake of victory. Our Russian victory, our truth, our Orthodox faith, our state.”
Putin on Monday sent a letter of condolences to Dugin and his wife, denouncing the “cruel and treacherous” killing" and saying that Dugina “honestly served people and the Fatherland, proving what it means to be a patriot of Russia with her deeds.” He posthumously awarded Dugina the Order of Courage, one of Russia’s highest medals.
Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB, the main successor to the KGB, said Dugina’s killing was “prepared and perpetrated by the Ukrainian special services.”
Ukraine has denied any involvement in the bombing.
Oleksiy Danilov, the secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, reaffirmed the denial late Monday, saying that “our special services have no relation to that.”
The FSB charged that a Ukrainian citizen, Natalya Vovk, carried out the killing after arriving in Russia in July with her 12-year-old daughter and renting an apartment in the building where Dugina lived in order to shadow her. It said that Vovk and her daughter were at a nationalist festival that Dugin and his daughter attended just before the killing.
The agency said that Vovk drove to Estonia after the killing, using a different license plate for her vehicle.
Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu dismissed the Russian claim, saying in televised remarks that “we regard this as one instance of provocation in a very long line of provocations by the Russian Federation, and we have nothing more to say about it at the moment.”
The car bombing, unusual for Moscow since the gang wars of the turbulent 1990s, triggered calls from Russian nationalists to respond by ramping up strikes on Ukraine.
Dugin, dubbed “Putin’s brain” and “Putin’s Rasputin” by some in the West, has been a prominent proponent of the “Russian world” concept, a spiritual and political ideology that emphasizes traditional values, the restoration of Russia’s global influence and the unity of all ethnic Russians throughout the world.
Dugin helped popularize the “Novorossiya,” or “New Russia” concept that Russia used to justify the 2014 annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula and its support of separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine. He has urged the Kremlin to step up its operations in Ukraine.
Dugin has also promoted authoritarian leadership in Russia and spoken with disdain of liberal Western values. He has been slapped with U.S. and European Union sanctions.
His daughter expressed similar views and had appeared as a commentator on the TV channel Tsargrad, where Dugin had served as chief editor.
Dugina herself was sanctioned by the U.S. in March for her work as chief editor of United World International, a website that Washington has described as a source of disinformation. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Mourners-pay-tribute-to-nationalist-killed-by-car-17391367.php | 2022-08-23 10:12:25 | 0 | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Mourners-pay-tribute-to-nationalist-killed-by-car-17391367.php |
Suspect sues Minnesota police after he was shot while 'naked, unarmed, and attempting to surrender'
Joseph Washington had been identified as a suspect in a sexual assault
A Minnesota sexual assault suspect who was shot by police after hiding naked in a dumpster two years ago has filed a lawsuit against the Saint Paul Police Department for shooting him while he was "unarmed" and "attempting to surrender."
The lawsuit, filed Monday on behalf of Joseph Washington, claims he followed officers' commands and was "naked, unarmed, and attempting to surrender" to police when a K-9 bit him in November 2020, FOX 9 reported.
The officer who used the K-9 is accused of "unnecessary and excessive use of force."
Another officer, the lawsuit says, shot and injured Washington in another instance of "unnecessary and excessive use of force."
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According to the lawsuit, the officers' use of force resulted in Washington suffering "physical pain and trauma; emotional trauma, anguish and distress; permanent physical injuries; diminished quality and enjoyment of life; and medical expenses."
The City of St. Paul and officers Anthony Dean and Colleen Rooney are named as defendants in the lawsuit, which says their actions violated Washington's Fourth Amendment rights and further alleges battery and negligence.
Washington is requesting that the court grant him judgment against the defendants on all claims. He is also seeking compensatory damages, punitive damages and reasonable attorneys fees.
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Before the incident with police, Washington was identified as a suspect in a violent sexual assault against his ex-girlfriend. He was ultimately charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of kidnapping and one count of second-degree assault.
The vehicle Washington and his victim were in crashed before he then broke into a nearby home. The homeowner alerted authorities, and officers arrived to find Washington hiding in a dumpster naked.
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Police attempted to talk him into exiting the dumpster, and one officer deployed an irritant. Washington then climbed out of the dumpster and ran toward the officers, who used Tasers and a K-9 officer in an effort to stop him.
Officer Dean then shot him at least twice. No firearms were found in the dumpster or where Washington was shot. Dean was later relieved of his duty. | https://www.foxnews.com/us/suspect-sues-minnesota-police-after-he-shot-while-naked-unarmed-attempting-surrender | 2022-11-16 09:03:19 | 0 | https://www.foxnews.com/us/suspect-sues-minnesota-police-after-he-shot-while-naked-unarmed-attempting-surrender |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — An NFL Draft tradition is upon us and it may happen again in Kansas City.
The NFL Draft was held in New York City for most of the league’s existence, for all of the years from 1964 to 2014.
When the draft began traveling to different cities in 2015, NFL fans from all over started greeting commissioner Roger Goodell with warm regards and some cheers, but more boos than anything whenever he would take the podium.
The boos reach as far back as the 2011 NFL Draft in Radio City Music Hall when quarterback Cam Newton was the first overall pick for the Carolina Panthers.
Goodell has also been booed at the 2017 draft in Philadelphia, the 2018 draft in Dallas, the 2019 draft in Nashville when the production crew worked hard to edit the audio, and pretty much every year ever since.
So why do fans feel the need to give the leader of their favorite sports league grief?
It is one of the few opportunities that Goodell addresses fans of the league in a mass setting. With frustrations that fans have with the league (whether it’s with fines, referees or a decision made by the league office), this is the one time throughout the year that fans as a whole get to interact directly with the NFL and its officials.
So as the face of the league takes the podium to announce draft picks, fans have begun to greet him with boos rather than cheers.
The NFL commissioner is not the only league leader that receives boos from crowds at drafts.
Commissioners from the NHL and NBA have received boos as well from crowds during their leagues’ drafts as well.
Goodell is no stranger to hate: At least once during the draft, he asked fans to be louder with their jeers.
He has embraced his “villain” role and since there are no genuine complaints about fan behavior, the boos will likely continue as long as he is in command. | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/national-news/2023-nfl-draft-why-do-fans-boo-nfl-commissioner-roger-goodell/ | 2023-04-27 23:58:50 | 1 | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/national-news/2023-nfl-draft-why-do-fans-boo-nfl-commissioner-roger-goodell/ |
While local and state law enforcement officials are largely responsible for enforcing election laws, the FBI said it could get involved in many circumstances.
Those include when:
- A ballot includes one or more Federal candidates
- Election or polling place officials abuse their office
- The conduct involves false voter registration
- The crime is motivated by hostility toward protected minority groups
- The activity violates federal campaign finance law
If one of the above criteria is met, the following would be a violation of federal election law:
- Giving false information when registering to vote
- Voting more than once
- Changing ballot markings or otherwise tampering with ballots
- Vote buying
- Threatening voters with physical or financial harm
- Intentionally lying about the time, manner, or place of an election to prevent qualified voters from voting
- Political fundraising by federal employees
- Campaign contributions above legal limits
- Conduit contributions/straw donor schemes
- Contributions from foreign or other prohibited sources
- Use of campaign funds for personal or unauthorized purposes
The FBI said the following do not violate federal law:
- Giving voters rides to the polls or time off to vote
- Offering voters a stamp to mail a ballot
- Making false claims about oneself or another candidate
- Forging or faking nominating petitions
- Campaigning too close to polling places
- Honest mistakes by poll workers
- Lack of immediate election results while ballots are counted
The FBI offered the following advice to voters before heading to the polls:
- Know when, where, and how you will vote.
- Seek out election information from trustworthy sources, verify who produced the content, and consider their intent.
- Report potential election crimes—such as disinformation about the manner, time, or place of voting—to the FBI.
- If appropriate, make use of in-platform tools offered by social media companies for reporting suspicious posts that appear to be spreading false or inconsistent information about voting and elections.
- Research individuals and entities to whom you are making political donations. If something seems suspicious, reconsider the donation. | https://www.abc15.com/news/national/fbi-outlines-what-constitutes-a-federal-election-crime | 2022-11-07 18:16:47 | 0 | https://www.abc15.com/news/national/fbi-outlines-what-constitutes-a-federal-election-crime |
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
5-7-0
(five, seven, zero)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
5-7-0
(five, seven, zero) | https://www.sfchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Numbers-Midday-game-17638237.php | 2022-12-07 20:07:22 | 1 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Numbers-Midday-game-17638237.php |
Japan announced a major shift away from its post-war defense policies, beefing up its defense spending and aiming to acquire weapons, including U.S. missiles, capable of striking other nations.
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Japan announced a major shift away from its post-war defense policies, beefing up its defense spending and aiming to acquire weapons, including U.S. missiles, capable of striking other nations.
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(KTLA) – Legendary Hollywood actress Raquel Welch has died, multiple news outlets reported Wednesday.
Family sources told TMZ that she died after a brief illness. She was 82 years old.
Born Jo Raquel Tejada, she won attention for her role in the 1966 film “Fantastic Voyage,” which granted her a contract with 20th Century Fox.
She became an international sex symbol in “One Million Years B.C” after she donned the famous doe-skin bikini. That status stayed with her. In 1995, Empire magazine chose her as one of the “100 Sexiest Stars in Film History.” She came in at No. 3 in Playboy’s “100 Sexiest Stars of the Twentieth Century.”
Welch also proved she had great acting skills. She won a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Actress in a Musical or Comedy in 1974 for her role in “The Three Musketeers.”
In the ’80s, she was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in the 1987 film “Right to Die.”
In 1959, she married her high school sweetheart James Welch and they had two children, Damon and Latanne “Tahnee” Welch. The couple divorced in 1964.
She married producer Patrick Curtis from 1967 to 1972, and then producer Andre Weinfeld from 1980 to 1990. Her last marriage was to Mulberry Street Pizzeria owner, Richard Palmer from 1999 to 2004. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/actress-raquel-welch-dead-at-82-report/ | 2023-02-15 20:43:38 | 0 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/actress-raquel-welch-dead-at-82-report/ |
Updated February 4, 2023 at 10:40 AM ET
SAN FRANCISO — A jury on Friday decided Elon Musk didn't defraud investors with his 2018 tweets about electric automaker Tesla in a proposed deal that quickly unraveled and raised questions about whether the billionaire had misled investors.
The nine-member jury reached its verdict after less that two hours of deliberation following a three-week trial. It represents a major vindication for Musk, who spent about eight hours on the witness stand defending his motives for the August 2018 tweets at the center of the trial.
Musk, 51, wasn't on hand for the brief reading of the verdict but he made a surprise appearance earlier Friday for closing arguments that drew starkly different portraits of him.
Not long after the verdict came down, Musk took to Twitter — the bully pulpit he now owns — to celebrate.
"Thank goodness, the wisdom of the people has prevailed!" Musk tweeted.
Musk's decision to break away from his other responsibilities to sit in on the closing arguments even though he didn't have to be there may have had an impact on the jurors, said Michael Freedman, a former federal prosecutor who is now in private practice working for a law firm that has represented celebrities and business executives.
"It shows he has a presence," Freedman said.
Nicholas Porritt, an attorney who represented aggrieved Tesla investors, said he was disappointed after urging the jurors in his closing arguments to rebuke Musk for reckless behavior that threatened to create "anarchy."
"I don't think this is the kind of conduct we expect from a large public company," a downcast Porritt said after discussing the verdict with a few jurors who gathered to talk to him. "People can draw their own conclusion on whether they think it's OK or not."
During their discussion with Porritt, the jurors told them they found Musk's testimony that he believed he had lined up the money from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund without a written commitment to be credible. They also expressed doubt about whether Musk's tweeting was the sole reason for the swings in Tesla's stock price during a 10-day period in August 2018 covered in the case.
The trial pitted Tesla investors represented in a class-action lawsuit against Musk, who is CEO of both the electric automaker and the Twitter service he bought for $44 billion a few months ago.
Shortly before boarding his private jet on Aug. 7, 2018, Musk tweeted that he had the financing to take Tesla private, even though it turned out he hadn't gotten an iron-clad commitment for a deal that would have cost $20 billion to $70 billion to pull off. A few hours later, Musk sent another tweet indicating that the deal was imminent.
Musk's integrity was at stake at the trial as well part of a fortune that has established him as one of the world's richest people. He could have been saddled with a bill for billions of dollars in damages had the jury found him liable for the 2018 tweets that had already been deemed falsehoods by the judge presiding over the trial.
That determination, made last year by U.S. District Judge Edward Chen, left the jury to decide whether Musk had been reckless with his tweeting and acted in a way that hurt Tesla shareholders.
"It may have not been that difficult for the jury," Freedman said, "because it sort of became like an up-or-down vote."
Earlier Friday, Musk sat stoically in court during the trial's closing arguments while he was both vilified as a rich and reckless narcissist and hailed as a visionary looking out for the "little guy."
Over the course of a one-hour presentation, Porritt had implored the jurors to rebuke Musk for his "loose relationship with the truth."
"Our society is based on rules," Porritt said. "We need rules to save us from anarchy. Rules should apply to Elon Musk like everyone else."
Alex Spiro, Musk's attorney, conceded the 2018 tweets were "technically inaccurate." But he told the jurors, "Just because it's a bad tweet doesn't make it a fraud."
During roughly eight hours on the stand earlier in the trial, Musk insisted he believed he had lined up the funds from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to take Tesla private after eight years as a publicly held company. He defended his initial August 2018 tweet as well-intentioned and aimed at ensuring all Tesla investors knew the automaker might be on its way to ending its run as a publicly held company.
"I had no ill motive," Musk testified. "My intent was to do the right thing for all shareholders."
Spiro echoed that theme in his closing argument.
"He was trying to include the retail shareholder, the mom and pop, the little guy, and not seize more power for himself," Spiro said.
Porritt, meanwhile, scoffed at the notion that Musk could have concluded he had a firm commitment after a 45-minute meeting at a Tesla factory on July 31, 2018, with Yasir al-Rumayyan, governor of Saudi Arabia's wealth fund, given there was no written documentation.
In his 90 minute presentation, Spiro emphasized Musk's track record helping to start and run a list of companies that include digital payment pioneer PayPal and rocket ship maker SpaceX, in addition to Tesla. The automaker based in Austin, Texas, is now worth nearly $600 billion, despite a steep decline in its stock price last year amid concerns that Musk's purchase of Twitter would distract him from Tesla.
Recalling Musk's roots as a South African immigrant who came to Silicon Valley to create revolutionary tech companies, Spiro described his client "as the kind of person who believes the impossible is possible."
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Dituri, whose nickname is Doctor Deep Sea, kept busy during his time below the surface. The university professor taught online classes and conducted daily experiments.
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Dituri, whose nickname is Doctor Deep Sea, kept busy during his time below the surface. The university professor taught online classes and conducted daily experiments.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST) between December 13, 2019 and November 14, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important February 10, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.
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NEW YORK (AP) — There’s little in contemporary movies quite like the arrival of a new Jordan Peele film. They tend to descend ominously and mysteriously, a little like an unknown object from above that casts an expanding, darkening shadow the closer it comes.
“Nope,” the writer-director’s third film, is nearly here. After Peele’s singular debut, “Get Out,” about the possession of Black bodies and the fallacy of post-racial America, and his follow-up, “Us,” a monstrous tale of doppelgangers and societal mirrors, the closely-kept-under-wraps “Nope” brings a new set of horrors and unsettling metaphors. For Peele, who writes through shooting and considers the conversation generated by a movie one of its main ingredients, “Nope” is far from a finished project.
“Movie’s done,” Peele said in a recent interview. “I’m still writing it.”
It’s Peele’s most ambitious film yet, a flying saucer horror that digs into the nature of spectacle and the desire to document it — a multithreaded theme that encompasses Hollywood history and “Nope,” itself. Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer star as a brother and sister in a family horse wrangling business for film productions. Their California ranch is visited by a strange and violent force in the clouds that they strive to capture on film.
“Nope,” which opens in theaters Friday, also extends Peele’s own self-conjured mythology. His movies are very loosely tethered together (some fictional establishments appear in several of them), and now even encompass a “Nope” theme park attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood. Peele’s dark world is increasingly ours.
For Peele, as he said speaking recently by Zoom from Los Angeles, “Nope” is about reaching for a kind of Hollywood movie once unattainable. He pointedly opens the film with Eadweard Muybridge’s 1887 photographic study showing a Black rider on a horse. It was one of the first moving pictures. But while the name of the horse and its owner was recorded, the name of the Black jockey is unknown.
“I feel like this is the first moment that anyone would ever allow me or anyone to make this movie. And so I had to take advantage. I had to go as big as possible,” said Peele. “I was like: ‘Let’s go.’”
Responses have been edited for brevity and clarity.
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AP. The Eadweard Muybridge loop looms over “Nope’; your characters are said to be descendants from its unnamed rider. To you, what does it mean that the erasure of Black men was there at the foundation of cinema?
Peele: It’s a sad part of this industry. It was something I was learning at a good point for myself in this story. I felt like five, 10 years ago, I would never have been able to sell this movie to anyone. So I’m juxtaposing this origin story of film at the same time I’m trying to make a story that’s scary and joyous and adventurous and everything I love about film. It just felt very fitting for that starting point to be acknowledged and have ancestral implications for our main characters.
AP: Do you think of your movie as like an antidote to that film?
Peele: Yes. I’ve been trying to put that together. It’s a sequel, it’s an antidote, it’s a reboot, it’s an answer to the way films began and have continued.
AP: Kaluuya and Palmer’s characters work on movie sets and “Nope” centers on their attempts to capture something on film. To you, is “Nope” about the movie industry?
Peele: It became very meta very quick. Making a movie is basically like chasing the impossible, trying to bottle something that doesn’t exist. I was inspired by films like “King Kong” and “Jurassic Park” that really deal with the human addiction to spectacle and the presentation and monetization of that. The meta part is you’re commenting on this notion at the same time you’re trying to utilize it and trying to create something that people can’t look away from.
AP: Why do you think in writing “Nope” your thoughts went back to the beginning of film?
Peele: Part of the world of “Nope” is flirting with real Hollywood and the Hollywood that takes place in my liminal dreams and nightmares. In real life, of the prominent Hollywood horse trainers, there’s not an African American one I’m representing. The Haywoods are a very made-up family and notion. It was fun to weave the Hollywood fiction with reality and try and make a seamless immersion into what’s real and what’s not.
AP: A poster of Sidney Poitier’s 1972 Western “Buck and the Preacher” is seen in the background of several shots. Was that an important film to you?
Peele: It’s the first film that that I know of that had Black cowboys represented in it. The myth that cowboys were just white guys running around, it’s just not true, but we don’t know that because of Hollywood and the romanticized view of a very brutalized era. The film, it shares a spirit.
AP: Since seeing your film, clouds have taken on a sinister appearance to me. What led you to build your film around that image of an unmoving cloud?
Peele: The beauty of the sky is enthralling — the first movies, in a way. Every now and then you’ll see a cloud that sits alone and is too low, and it gives me this vertigo and this sense of Presence with a capital P. I can’t describe it, but I knew if I could bottle that and put it into a horror movie, it might change the way people look at the sky.
AP: How much were you thinking about “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”?
Peele: Yeah, “Close Encounters” is something I think about a lot, as is “Signs” by M. Night Shyamalan. These are big-vision directors who have taken flying saucers and science fiction and have brought magic to the way they told those stories. I wanted to toss my hat in the ring to one of my favorite subgenres, in UFOs, and do it in a way only I can.
AP: When the U.S. government declassified video of Navy pilots encountering unexplained aircraft — something your movie references — how did you react? Were you affected by those images?
Peele: I was. It made it very real, very much in the moment. It’s one of the reasons, I guess, I can proudly say this movie is based on a true story. But what was most nerve-wracking or scary to me about the whole thing is that you’d like to think that when actual video proof of UFOs comes out that something would change in our lifestyle, not it’s really business as usual. It just proves that there is a desensitization to spectacle. We’re addicted and we’re in over our heads with this addiction. We have proof of UFOs or UAPs (unidentified aerial phenomena), but the interest with the major public goes so far. It’s very interesting.
AP: You seem to be referring to movies as spectacles but were there also political dimensions to that? You developed this film through some very tumultuous times in American life, including the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Peele: Attention can be a violent thing and our addiction to spectacle can have negative consequences. I think sometimes if we give the wrong spectacle too much attention, it can give it too much power. If we are obsessed with the wrong spectacle, it can distract us from what’s really going on. There’s really a human need to see the unseeable that our entire society is based around. And in so many ways we see it. The last five years, it feels like we’ve gone from seeking spectacle to being inundated with it. And that’s the environment I wrote the film in.
AP: There aren’t many filmmakers with as much freedom to make original studio movies as you. You’ve had chances to join major franchises. How focused are you on crafting your own films from the bottom up?
Peele: Nothing is more rewarding than being able to lead the charge on something that comes from somewhere deep and to get the support of a team on something like that. I feel like if I were working off of someone else’s property, I would owe something to someone else. Besides that core piece of inspiration, it just doesn’t seem as fun to me.
AP: Have you been tempted?
Peele: Yeah, there has been temptation. Sure. And there is temptation. There’s so many things I love. And yet, when faced with my very favorite properties, it still doesn’t beat the thing I haven’t written yet or the thing I haven’t figured out.
AP: Do you get asked a lot about a sequel to “Get Out”?
Peele: I do get asked that a lot. Never say never. There’s certainly a lot to talk about left. We’ll see.
AP: After “Get Out,” you suggested you would embark on a series of genre films that grapple with big societal issues. Three films in, where do you feel you are in that project?
Peele: I feel like I’m off to the races. I just don’t know if I could limit how many films I have that are me. I’m starting to lose sight of what I would be doing if I wasn’t doing movies like this. So I would say the project has extended.
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LYCOMING COUNTY, Pa. — Police are looking for a missing man in Lycoming County.
Keith Chambers, 75, was last seen in the area of Bloomingrove Road in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County, on May 30, around noon.
Police believe Chambers individual may be at special risk of harm or injury or may be confused.
He was last seen wearing a blue polo shirt, Christmas pajama pants, and tan shoes. He is 5'6" tall, 150 lbs., with gray hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with information on Chambers is asked to contact police immediately by calling 911 or the Pennsylvania State Police, Montoursville Station at (570) 368-5700.
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- Geek+'s PopPick goods-to-person solution has won the award as one of this year's best industrial robots
DÜSSELDORF, Germany, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Geek+, the global leader in autonomous mobile robots, has been awarded the 2022 European Product Design Award in the Industrial Robot category for its innovative PopPick solution.
Geek+ co-founder and VP of Picking and Smart Warehouse Products, Kai Liu, said: "The PopPick solution represents the evolution of the goods-to-person technology that Geek+ has worked so hard to become the leader in. We are extremely proud to have been recognized with this award. Occasions such as this are a validation that we are meeting the high goals we set for ourselves."
Geek+ has established itself as the most innovative automation solutions provider, with goods-to-person technologies forming the backbone of its success. PopPick, launched in early 2022, is already being deployed in warehouses in Asia and the United States. The PopPick system comprises picking robots carrying movable shelves from storage locations to PopPick workstations where intelligent robotic arms present totes or boxes to the operator. The system can increase picking speed to up to 650 totes per hour, improve warehouse storage density by 50%, and double throughput capacity.
The creators of the European Product Design Award state that the Award was created to recognize the efforts of talented international product designers who aim to improve people's daily lives with their practical, well-thought-out creations. This award is one of many Geek+ was won this year, with its 8-meter tall RoboShuttle winning the Innovation Award at the SITL trade show in Paris and two Geek+ executives recently recognized as leaders by Supply & Demand Chain Executive's Women in Supply Chain Awards.
About Geek+
Geek+ is a global technology company leading the intelligent logistics revolution. We apply advanced robotics and AI technologies to realize flexible, reliable, and highly efficient solutions for warehouses and supply chain management. Geek+ is trusted by over 500 global industry leaders and has been recognized as the world leader in autonomous mobile robots. Founded in 2015, Geek+ has over 1500 employees, with offices in Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, South Korea, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Singapore.
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DETROIT (WXYZ) — A stray dog rescued by members of the U.S. Coast Guard is doing well at Detroit Animal Care and Control after she was pulled from the icy waters near Grayhaven Island on the Detroit's west side.
"She was breaking through the ice, trying to climb out and, especially for an animal, it's a very hard thing to do," said Petty Officer Christian Hutchisson.
Photos taken by the Coast Guard show Petty Officer Cole Harper suited up and walking to the dog and returning to the boat with her while on his stomach.
"Very fortunate that we were there when we were there," Hutchisson said.
The well-mannered pooch loves the attention she's getting and she was taken to the City of Detroit's shelter to recuperate for the duration of a stray hold.
"That dog was so lucky that the Coast Guard was there and someone spotted her at that particular time," said dog rescuer Jennifer Wright of Dachshund Haus & Corgi Rescue. "Her ending would have been very different and it kind of makes us think of the ones that maybe we don't find."
Wright was part of a group of animal advocates led by Patricia Trevino, who was instrumental in saving a small dog that was stuck on the icy Detroit River in February 2021.
Professional photographer Tim Epperly was the first to spot the lost dog out on the ice. And the dog remained stranded for several days as Trevino, who serves as director of the River Rouge Animal Shelter, kept vigil on the banks of the river in Ecorse while trying to summon help for the dog that kept slipping into the water but managed to pull himself out.
Wright said the dog, who would later be called Miracle, would not have survived had it not been for Epperly, Trevino, Andrea Mitchell, Julie Redfield of Grosse Ile animal control, Cindy Noss, Jeff Kerekes, and, ultimately, Jude Mead Jr. of J & J Marine in Windsor who used one of his boats to make the rescue.
Mead and his family later adopted Miracle.
As for the dog rescued by the Coast Guard on New Year's Eve, we're told one of their members has expressed interest in adopting the dog if no one comes forward with proof of ownership.
Wright and others are thankful the Coast Guard saw the dog while on patrol and took action.
"That dog had an angel watching over her because she certainly didn't have 20 people at a park, rooting and praying for her to be saved," Wright said.
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New detection feature from Turnitin indicates that in 3.3 percent of submitted academic work, 80 percent or more of the examined text is consistent with AI creation
OAKLAND, Calif., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Turnitin announced that more than 65 million papers have been reviewed since the April launch of its new feature that detects similarities to AI writing. The company also announced that of those 65 million papers, over 2.1 million – 3.3 percent – have been flagged as having at least 80 percent AI writing present. Nearly 6.7 million – 10.3 percent – have over 20 percent AI writing present. Tracking the overall detection rate illustrates that generative AI has made its way into classrooms, however, whether this is acceptable or not is determined by educators themselves.
"In just over three months, Turnitin's new AI detection feature is being used widely and it is giving educators data they have asked for since ChatGPT first became free to the public in November 2022," said Annie Chechitelli, chief product officer at Turnitin. "Since the release, nearly 98 percent* of Turnitin institutions have AI writing detection enabled within their Turnitin workflow in at least one of their active accounts."
Chechitelli added, "Sharing usage and indication rates is one way that we can help improve understanding of the presence and use of generative AI in their teaching and learning practices. Given the urgency expressed by educators about these challenges and the public's interest in AI text creation and AI text detection, we are committed to sharing these insights so that we can all begin to understand the trends that are currently shaping education."
Patti West-Smith, Turnitin senior director of customer engagement and a long-time classroom teacher and administrator said, "Turnitin has been a supporter of academic integrity for 25 years and we are continuing that commitment with our new AI writing detection feature. We want teachers and students to talk about appropriate use of writing tools, proper citation and original thinking. Our role is to provide them with a tool to start those meaningful conversations."
Conversations are critical because even a very high proportion of the statistical signatures of AI in a document does not necessarily indicate misconduct. Some educators are specifically asking students to use AI tools in their work, so detecting its presence may not be as concerning for them. And yet, other educators might tell their students that generative AI is not allowed. In these cases, detection may help them address the issue earlier in the draft process.
To help educators navigate this ever-evolving technology, Turnitin regularly publishes new resources on academic integrity in the age of AI including guides for conversations with students, rubrics to AI-proof writing prompts, and an AI misuse checklist, among several others. In the spirit of transparency, Turnitin will continue to update the public on progress across its detection technology at Turnitin.com/solutions/ai-writing.
*As of June 30, 2023.
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About Turnitin
Turnitin is a global company dedicated to ensuring the integrity of education and meaningfully improving learning outcomes. For 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educational institutions to promote honesty, consistency, and fairness across all subject areas and assessment types. Turnitin products are used by educational institutions and certification and licensing programs to uphold integrity and increase learning performance, and by students and professionals to do their best, original work.
Turnitin has offices in Australia, Germany, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, Sweden, The United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States. Over 16,000 academic institutions, publishers, and corporations use Turnitin services: Gradescope by Turnitin, iThenticate, Turnitin Feedback Studio, Turnitin Originality, Turnitin Similarity, ExamSoft by Turnitin, ProctorExam, and Ouriginal.
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Parents hoping to get their youngest children vaccinated against COVID-19 got some encouraging news Monday.
Pfizer said three small doses of its vaccine offers strong protection to youngsters under 5, according to preliminary data. That news comes a month after Moderna said it would ask regulators to OK its two doses for the youngest kids.
But a few steps remain before the shots are available. Health officials and their expert panels must first decide they are safe enough and provide enough protection to authorize them.
FDA REVIEW
U.S. Food and Drug Administration vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks has pledged the agency will “move quickly without sacrificing our standards” in evaluating tot-sized doses from both Pfizer and Moderna.
The FDA has tentatively set a June 15 date for its scientific advisers to publicly review the two companies’ vaccines. After the advisers weigh in, the FDA determines whether to authorize the shot.
Moderna is seeking clearance for two low-dose shots for children under age 6 while Pfizer hopes to offer three extra-low doses to kids under age 5 — differences due to how each company studied its vaccine. Currently, the U.S. recommends vaccinations for everyone age 5 and older, and Pfizer is the only option for those children. Moderna for now is used only in adults in the U.S.
CDC REVIEW
If either vaccine is cleared for the littlest kids, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would have to recommend whether all babies, toddlers and preschoolers should receive them or only those at high risk of a serious illness.
The CDC would convene its own panel of advisers to debate the recommendation before issuing its official guidance.
ROLLOUT
The Biden administration has said the shots will roll out rapidly, and most tots are expected to be vaccinated in pediatricians’ offices or health clinics. It’s not clear how much demand there will be to vaccinate the youngest kids, however. Pfizer shots for 5- to 11-year-olds opened in November, but only about 30% of that age group have gotten the recommended initial two doses. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/whats-next-for-covid-vaccines-for-us-kids-under-5/ | 2022-05-23 20:53:29 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/whats-next-for-covid-vaccines-for-us-kids-under-5/ |
VISALIA, Calif., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) has been awarded a grant for $4,909,775.60 to partner with Kaweah Health for the creation of a child and adolescent crisis stabilization unit (CSU). The grant from California Health Facilities Financing Authority will allow Kaweah Health, an integrated health system serving Central California, to build the first 24-hour site for youth in crisis in Tulare County.
The CSU will provide crisis intervention services for children and youth under age 21, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It will be a 12-bed unit with four private rooms for acutely agitated children and youth, severely mentally ill children and youth, or very young children to separate them for safety. Services will include crisis evaluation, intervention, and stabilization, as well as psychiatric services and discharge care. Care will be given regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Kaweah Health is establishing a temporary Visalia location and finalizing a permanent comprehensive child and adolescent behavioral health campus with multiple services.
"Mental health and wellness is a major issue in Tulare County. Children are among the most impacted portions of our population, especially as a result of the COVID pandemic," said Marc Mertz, Kaweah Health's Chief Strategy Officer, noting that today, these children are seen in local emergency departments or must leave the community for mental health services, while far too many go untreated. "Without this grant funding, the development of this facility would have been extremely difficult, if not impossible."
Kaweah Health will staff this new venture thanks in part to its Graduate Medical Education Psychiatry Residency program, added in 2013, and a new Child and Adolescent fellowship added to the program in 2021. The fellowship trains child and adolescent psychiatrists who will positively impact the health of youth and their families in the Central Valley with an emphasis on the underserved in rural communities," said Program Director Dr. Cory Jaques.
The Psychiatry residency is successful, with about half of its graduates remaining in the area to practice or get further training. Kaweah Health also has a 60-bed mental health hospital in Visalia, along with behavioral health treatment options at its Lindsay and Exeter clinics.
Kaweah Health is a publicly-owned community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia region and Tulare County. Visit www.kaweahhealth.org.
CONTACT: Laura Florez-McCusker, 1 (559) 624-5985, lflorez@kdhcd.org
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Five people injured in two-vehicle crash near Akeley
Published: Jul. 31, 2022 at 5:06 PM CDT|Updated: 21 minutes ago
AKELEY, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Five people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash, near Akeley.
Authorities say, around 3 p.m. Sunday, a pickup truck attempted to cross Highway 64 near 170th Street when it was t-boned by a car as it was going north on the highway.
All five passengers in the car were hurt.
Their ages range between 10 and 51.
All of them suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The 23-year-old driver of the pickup was not hurt.
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With Experiences as Instacart's Tenth Employee, Flexport's Central Region General Manager, and Foxtrot's SVP of Growth and Product, Holloway is The Go To Consumer Operator in Chicago.
CHICAGO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Line, an early stage Venture Capital Fund investing in consumer startups that are focused on democratizing access to technologies, products, and experiences for the 99% of Americans, is proud to announce the addition of Scott Holloway as a General Partner after an 18 month stint as Venture Partner. Holloway joins firm founder Ezra Galston, and early Trunk Club employee Haley Kwait Zollo as General Partners, alongside Venture Partner Ade Olonoh, founder of Formstack and Formspring. Starting Line launched its $30M Fund II in November 2020, following its $17M debut Fund I in November 2019. The firm has led early seed investments into numerous fast growing startups such as Cameo, Klover, Soona, Made In Cookware, Protégé, Unchained Capital, and more.
Holloway entered the startup world in 2013, honing his skills over six years as Instacart's 10th employee, founding their first office outside of Silicon Valley, and subsequently launching dozens of additional markets. After 6 years in leadership roles at Instacart, Holloway moved to Flexport where he managed their 200-person Chicago and Dallas offices and served as General Manager. Until last month, Holloway served as SVP of growth and product on the executive team at Foxtrot, a Chicago based consumer delivery startup which closed a $100M financing from D1 Capital Partners in January of this year.
"Playing a small role at Starting Line over the last two years has made it clear to me that Ezra, Haley, and Ade are building a brand and a partnership that will persist for decades to come in the city of Chicago," said Holloway. "As a firm, it's got the fast-paced, meritocratic, never satisfied culture that I have become obsessed with over my career at high performing startups. After 10 years helping build and lead startups, I am very excited to get hard at work finding and helping founders that are trying to bend the world."
At Starting Line, Holloway has already taken Board roles at Buncha and Anycreek, while continuing to support the firm portfolio as well as his prior angel investments including Chicago based Provi (backed by D1 Capital Partners), San Francisco based Shef (backed by Craft Ventures and CRV) and Adquick (backed by Initialized Capital.)
"Scott is hands down the leading operator and growth executive in the city of Chicago. His track record of growing decacorns and unicorns is unprecedented for this city and we are so grateful he's making Starting Line his full time home, as well as deeply excited for the many many founders he will get to coach and fund over the coming decade," said Founding Partner Ezra Galston. "Scott has always approached operating, investing, and relationship building with a long term outlook and that is a perfect fit with the generational firm we are building at Starting Line."
Starting Line is supported by world class institutions including Foundry Group and Vintage Investment Partners, many of Chicago's leading Family Offices, as well as a deep list of Unicorn CEOs including Grubhub's Matt Maloney, Thrive Market CEO Nick Green, Sunbit CEO Arad Levertov, Kin CEO Sean Harper, Clearcover CEO Kyle Nakatsuji and more.
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U.S. renewable electricity surpassed coal in 2022
Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday.
Renewables also surpassed nuclear generation in 2022 after first doing so last year.
Growth in wind and solar significantly drove the increase in renewable energy and contributed 14% of the electricity produced domestically in 2022.
“I’m happy to see we’ve crossed that threshold, but that is only a step in what has to be a very rapid and much cheaper journey,” said Stephen Porder, a professor of ecology and assistant provost for sustainability at Brown University.
California produced 26% of the national utility-scale solar electricity followed by Texas with 16% and North Carolina with 8%.
The most wind generation occurred in Texas, which accounted for 26% of the U.S. total followed by Iowa (10%) and Oklahoma (9%).
“This booming growth is driven largely by economics,” said Gregory Wetstone, president and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy. “Over the past decade, the levelized cost of wind energy declined by 70 percent, while the levelized cost of solar power has declined by an even more impressive 90 percent.”
“Renewable energy is now the most affordable source of new electricity in much of the country,” added Wetstone.
The Energy Information Administration projected that the wind share of the U.S. electricity generation mix will increase from 11% to 12% from 2022 to 2023 and that solar will grow from 4% to 5% during the period. The natural gas share is expected to remain at 39% from 2022 to 2023, and coal is projected to decline from 20% last year to 17% this year.
“Wind and solar are going to be the backbone of the growth in renewables, but whether or not they can provide 100% of the U.S. electricity without backup is something that engineers are debating,” said Brown University’s Porder.
Many decisions lie ahead, he said, as the proportion of renewables that supply the energy grid increases.
This presents challenges for engineers and policy-makers, Porder said, because existing energy grids were built to deliver power from a consistent source. Renewables such as solar and battery storage, long-distance transmission and other steps will be needed to help address these challenges, he said.
The EIA report found the country remains heavily reliant on the burning of climate-changing fossil fuels. Coal-fired generation was 20% of the electric sector in 2022, a decline from 23% in 2021. Natural gas was the largest source of electricity in the U.S. in 2022, generating 39% last year compared to 37% in 2021.
“When you look at the data, natural gas has been a major driver for lowering greenhouse gas emissions from electricity because it’s been largely replacing coal-fired power plants,” said Melissa Lott, director of research for the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University.
“Moving forward, you can’t have emissions continuing to go up, you need to bring them down quickly,” added Lott.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) influenced the amount of renewable energy projects that went online in 2022, Lott said, and it’s expected to have a “tremendous” impact on accelerating clean energy projects. ___
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The sound of the djembe drums started as a low tremble and grew more distinct as the musicians drew closer to the hundreds gathered inside the Memphis church.
“We love you, Tyre,” the drummers chanted, referring to Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man whose beating by five police officers led to his death and this funeral on the first day of Black History Month.
By the time the procession reached Nichols’ black casket draped in a large white bouquet, the congregation in the Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church was on its feet shouting the chant in unison. Some raised clenched fists. Others let out screams of grief. Many grabbed tissues to dab at tears. All of it streamed live on television.
The funeral on Wednesday had all the hallmarks of what’s known as a homegoing service in Black American communities: comforting gospel hymns, remembrances from loved ones and a stirring eulogy from a clergyman.
But in addition to offering an outlet for the private mourning of Nichols’ family and friends, this ritual was also public and political. It was a venue to air the shared grief of Black Americans — and to once again call for leaders to address an epidemic of police violence so that this time might be different.
“As we celebrate Tyre’s life and comfort this family, we serve notice to this nation that the rerun of this episode that makes Black lives hashtags has been canceled and will not be renewed for another season,” said the Rev. J. Lawrence Turner, senior pastor of the church.
“We have come and we shall overcome,” he said.
Such funeral services are one part heartfelt tribute and one part civil rights rally — a symbolic tax Black Americans have paid time and again from Emmett Till and George Floyd to those killed in mass shootings by white supremacists in Charleston and Buffalo.
“Grieving has many forms — the form that it’s taken for African Americans, historically and even today, is that the grieving process for us is not silent,” said W. Franklyn Richardson, chairman of The Conference of National Black Churches, a public policy and social justice organization that represents predominantly Black Christian denominations.
“Part of the way you get healed is to do something about what has happened to your loved one unfairly,” he said. “You have the opportunity, while you have the attention, to try to participate in getting justice.”
Not all victims’ families welcome the attention. Some will put limits on the number of journalists and cameras allowed into the funeral, or ask that media be prohibited from the service altogether.
But the public is rarely shut out, and funerals for Black victims of brutality and racist violence typically draw people who did not personally know the victim — from the community where the violence occurred and from across the U.S.
Shirley Anderson, a lifelong resident of Memphis, said she had been grieving over Nichols since his death on Jan. 10, three days after a traffic stop by a now-disbanded police unit. Video released of the stop shows Black officers holding Nichols down and repeatedly punching him, kicking him and striking him with batons as he screamed for his mother. Five officers have been charged with murder.
The thought that her three grandsons could meet the same demise brought Anderson to Wednesday’s service.
“Lord, have mercy! I don’t want nothing to happen to them that’s happened to Tyre and so many before Tyre,” Anderson, 58, said after the funeral ended.
Some have argued that the collective grief in Nichols’ death is compounded by the fact that his attackers were themselves Black. Others have countered that the attackers’ identity is more evidence that systems of policing continually produce racist outcomes, no matter who wears the badge.
During Wednesday’s service, Nichols’ family shared details that almost anyone would want remembered about their loved one. As a kid, Nichols was easy to care for, as long as he had a big bowl of cereal and the TV fixed on cartoons, his older sister Keyana Dixon shared.
He loved photography. He was an avid skateboarder. He was father to a 4-year-old son.
During a eulogy, the Rev. Al Sharpton sought to assure Nichols’ mother and stepfather that their loss won’t be in vain.
“I believe that babies unborn will know about Tyre Nichols because we won’t let his memory die,” said Sharpton who, in just the last decade, has delivered remarks on such occasion dozens of times.
“We’re going to change this country because we refuse to keep living under the threat of the cops and the robbers.”
Elected officials typically attend these funerals to send a signal to the community that their cries for justice aren’t being ignored. But Vice President Kamala Harris’ presence Wednesday was also personal. Harris, who is the nation’s first Black vice president and the first of South Asian descent, spoke of the fears of Black parents for their children.
“Mothers around the world, when their babies are born, pray to God, when they hold that child, that that body and that life will be safe for the rest of his life,” Harris said. “When we look at this situation, this is a family that lost their son and their brother, through an act of violence, at the hands and the feet of people who have been charged with keeping them safe.”
Among the most prominent examples of using such a funeral to call for justice was that of Emmett Till, a Black 14-year-old whose lynching in Mississippi in 1955 catalyzed the U.S. civil rights movement.
His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, demanded that Emmett’s decomposing remains be taken back home to Chicago and placed in an open casket at a funeral attended by tens of thousands. Till-Mobley’s mission to spread Emmett’s story, as only a heartbroken mother could, galvanized calls for justice and eventually helped spur passage of landmark federal civil rights and voting rights legislation.
That example and others speak to the complexity of Black grief, said civil rights leader the Rev. William Barber II. It’s not just the loss of the loved one, but that they were taken by violence that Black people have worked for decades to eradicate, only to face it again, he said.
“The grieving is so multifaceted,” said Barber, who is president of the Repairers of the Breach, a faith-based social justice nonprofit, and founding director of the Center for Public Theology & Public Policy at Yale Divinity School.
While a smattering of law enforcement reforms has been enacted, countless proposed measures meant to address structural racism in policing have shriveled due to partisan gridlock.
“I’m tired of the tears,” Barber said. “When will America decide that death from bad public officials and public policy is no longer acceptable?”
That Black Americans nevertheless continue to bear their pain publicly is a testament to the community’s understanding of what’s at stake if it doesn’t grieve in this way, said Richardson, of The Conference of National Black Churches.
“There’s no alternative,” he said. “There are no guarantees when you fight against injustice. But we have to expose it.”
Anderson, the Memphis-based grandmother, said she struggles to not let grief overtake her.
“It’s so hard, when you’ve got so many killings of people who look just like me,” she said. “I hope peace comes from this, but most of all police reform. Keep your hands up off my children!”
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Yext, Inc. ("Yext" or the "Company") (NYSE: YEXT) and certain of its former officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and docketed under 22-cv-05127, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Yext securities between March 4, 2021 and March 8, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Yext securities during the Class Period, you have until August 16, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Yext organizes a business's facts to provide answers to consumer questions online. The Company operates Yext platform, a cloud-based platform that allows its customers to, among other things, provide answers to consumer questions, control facts about their businesses and the content of their landing pages, and manage their consumer reviews. Yext's website describes its service as "a modern, AI-powered Answers Platform that understands natural language so that when people ask questions about a business online they get direct answers—not links."
As COVID-19 resurged throughout 2021, Yext consistently assured investors that pandemic-related impacts on the Company's business were limited as the Company adapted to lockdowns and improved efficiencies in its sales and other operations.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Yext's revenue and earnings were significantly deteriorating because of, inter alia, poor sales execution and performance, as well as COVID-19 related disruptions; (ii) accordingly, Yext was unlikely to meet consensus estimates for its full year ("FY") fiscal 2022 financial results and fiscal 2023 outlook; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On March 8, 2022, Yext issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter ("Q4") and FY fiscal 2022 results. Among other items, Yext reported Q4 fiscal 2022 revenue of $100.9 million, falling short of consensus estimates by $140,000; first quarter ("Q1") fiscal 2023 revenue outlook of $96.3 million to $97.3 million, versus consensus estimates of $103.79 million; Q1 fiscal 2023 non-GAAP net loss per share outlook of $0.08 to $0.07, versus consensus estimates of $0.05; FY fiscal 2023 revenue outlook of $403.3 million to $407.3 million, versus consensus estimates of $444.71 million; and FY fiscal 2023 non-GAAP net loss per share outlook of $0.19 to $0.17, versus consensus estimates of $0.09. The Company further disclosed the departure of its CEO and CFO.
That same day, on a conference call to discuss Yext's Q4 and FY fiscal 2022 results, the Company's incoming CEO, Michael Walrath ("Walrath"), addressed the Company's disappointing financial results, revealing, inter alia, that "we have seen fragmentation in our interactions with customers and our ability to deliver premium service and support" and that, "[i]n hindsight, it is clear we were too focused on building sales capacity and not focused enough on other functions that drive productivity, particularly sales enablement, training, client success and services." Walrath also disclosed that "we saw a really significant disruption in our business" such as "in Q4, 50% -- over 50% of our in-person events were canceled because of the Omicron surges[,]" while opining that Yext could "[a]bsolutely" improve its "sales motion so that it's more efficient during disruptions like that[.]"
Following that call, a Truist Securities analyst lowered the firm's rating on Yext to hold from buy and slashed its price target to $6 from $17, noting, among other things, that key performing indicators showed an "unexpected slowdown" in Q4, guidance for fiscal 2023 shows no near-term turn around, and that "planned changes under new management (in go-to-market strategy, sales organization) carry execution risks and the timing for a meaningful and sustainable revival in growth is unclear[.]"
Following these disclosures, Yext's stock price fell $0.55 per share, or 9.29%, to close at $5.37 per share on March 9, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KTLA) – A Southern California high school teacher was placed on leave Monday after allegedly threatening violence against a female student in a video that went viral on social media.
Robert Bean, an English teacher at Cajon High School in San Bernardino, was being secretly recorded by a student during class earlier this week.
The TikTok video begins with a text overlay reading, “A 53-year-old man saying this to a junior in high school.”
In the video, Bean is heard shouting, at one point saying, “…because she thinks she’s funny. She’s a rude, defiant little brat kid that I just want to slam her face up against the wall.”
Once the video was posted, both former and current students flooded the video’s comment section about issues they’ve experienced with Bean as well.
It’s unknown what prompted Bean’s comments in the video, but some students said he’s well-known for making inappropriate comments.
One student told KTLA that Bean crossed a line when he specifically threatened a student during the rant.
“Not only was it unprofessional, that shouldn’t have been on campus at all,” said Mia Munoz, a senior at Cajon High School.
Megan Soult, a former student who graduated from Cajon High 12 years ago, recalled an incident with Bean when he learned she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in high school.
“He embarrassed me, he humiliated me in front of my entire class, with my not only very private, but my very personal medical information,” Soult recalled. “To see this come up this many years later and hear about how many people have brought this to the attention of the administrative staff at the school and nothing has still been done is just baffling.”
The San Bernardino City Unified School District has since issued a statement in response to the video.
“We have been monitoring the same social media posts and are aware of the comments. We have opened an investigation and posted a phone number where families can share relevant information to become part of the investigation. Families can call SBCUSD Employee Relations at 909-381-1123.”
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The limited supply of monkeypox vaccines in the US has led to hours-long waits and lines that stretch for blocks, according to officials with state and local public health groups; some people with monkeypox symptoms have had to go without tests or treatments. And some have even crossed the border into Canada in search of help, the officials say.
They, along with leaders of some national LGBTQ organizations, are frustrated and angry at the federal government for its "lack of urgency" about the ongoing outbreak.
They say they feel abandoned by the government and want monkeypox to be declared a public health emergency now.
"We are, once again, in a moment where a lack of urgency and an inadequate response has left our community filled with fear, unanswered questions and valid outrage. A moment where we have been abandoned by inaction," Tyler TerMeer, CEO of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, said Tuesday.
The clinic managed by his foundation has a waiting list of 10,000 people who are eligible for the monkeypox vaccine.
"This is unacceptable and completely preventible," TerMeer said. "Our community of resilient people have had to once again rise up in support of one another, to educate each other and to fight for access to the resources that they need and deserve."
Monkeypox can infect anyone, but the majority of cases in the US outbreak have been among men who have sex with men, including gay and bisexual men, and people who identify as transgender.
Since June, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said it has made a concerted effort to do extensive education and outreach to the LGBTQ community.
The agency says it has worked with the umbrella organization for local Pride committees to raise awareness. It released educational videos, engaged with groups that work with health disparities and industries whose workers may be exposed to monkeypox, and created awareness campaigns on Instagram and on dating apps popular with the gay community like Scruff, Adam4Adam and Grindr. The agency is also planning to participate in listening sessions with LGBTQ community groups.
But those efforts have not shortened the lines for vaccines or eliminated the extensive paperwork necessary to get access to treatments.
In an effort to elevate their public health response, California, Illinois and New York state have declared public health emergencies, as has the World Health Organization. San Francisco became the first major US city to declare a local health emergency last week, and New York City did so Saturday.
The federal government is monitoring the response to monkeypox across the country and will use that to consider whether to declare its own public health emergency, US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said last week.
"We've made vaccines, tests and treatments well beyond the numbers that are currently needed, available to all jurisdictions who manage their public health systems," he said.
"We will weigh any decision on declaring a public health emergency based on the responses we're seeing throughout the country. Bottom line is, we need to stay ahead of it and be able to end this outbreak."
Torrian Baskerville, director of HIV and health equity at the Human Rights Campaign, an organization that advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, said community members shouldn't have had to create their own online tracking systems to figure out when and where vaccines and treatments are available because of a lack of information from local government agencies.
"Our system is not set up to respond to these emergencies effectively, especially when it affects vulnerable and often marginalized populations," Baskerville said.
He has spoken with several members of the community who have not gotten the help they need to treat or prevent the sometimes extremely painful disease.
One man who had clear signs of monkeypox told Baskerville that he was turned away from his local health department, denied testing and treatment because there were no more appointments, even though he arrived during clinic hours.
Another man told Baskerville that he is facing eviction. Unable to work, in isolation with monkeypox symptoms for more than 25 days, he said he'd been denied medical leave three times and must spend at least five more days in isolation because he still has symptoms.
Another told him they had to lie about how many recent sex partners they've had because some state and local health departments have had to ration vaccines, giving them only to people who have had three or more partners in the past two weeks.
"The frustrations and concerns of gay and bisexual men and transgender men and women who are, at this moment, most impacted by [monkeypox] are very real and clear," Bakersville said.
Several public health experts have said the US missed its opportunity to contain the monkeypox virus because it has been too slow to act.
Access to vaccines has been a struggle since the outbreak reached the US two months ago. The CDC estimates that about 1.5 million people are eligible for the vaccine, but as of Thursday, the US Department of Health and Human Services said, more than 340,000 doses have been delivered.
As of Monday evening, the US has tallied at least 5,811 confirmed or probable monkeypox cases, a number that experts say is still a significant undercount.
With limited supply and growing awareness of the virus and its sometimes-painful effects, vaccination appointments are going fast.
David C. Harvey, executive director of the National Coalition of STD Directors, said Tuesday that the organization invited public health clinic directors from across the country to a meeting with the Biden administration Monday where they talked about how this part of the monkeypox outbreak feels too familiar. Managing monkeypox is similar to the earliest days of HIV and Covid-19, he said.
"Program after program talked about the fear and stigma that gay men are experiencing in relation to [monkeypox], the shortages of vaccine, the burned-out staff, the shortages of funding to cover what has been an unanticipated public health emergency," he said.
Harvey said that his association was pleased that the White House named two monkeypox response leaders Tuesday, but the community needs the federal government to declare a state of emergency to bring in more money and staff.
He labeled the outbreak "out-of-control" and added that it's something many public health leaders warned would happen if the federal government didn't act with urgency.
Congress must also act quickly to approve the $21 billion Pandemic Preparedness Act, he said, because local health officials need more money and the country needs to reduce and eliminate barriers to testing, care, vaccines and grants.
Harvey was specifically critical of Becerra, who said at a news conference last week that "everybody's got to take the oar and row. Everybody's got to do their part" and that local jurisdictions need to "work with" HHS on data reporting about how they are using vaccines.
Becerra said communities need to work to prevent the spread of monkeypox and hand out vaccines. Without that work, more vaccines will be necessary.
"But if everyone does their work," he said, "can we not only stay ahead of the virus, but end this outbreak? Absolutely."
Harvey thinks local health leaders have been going above and beyond to do what they can with the resources they have.
"States and localities really have been left to respond to many aspects of this outbreak on their own. This is contrary to the comments made by Secretary Becerra last week, when he seemed to appear to blame the states and the cities for not responding adequately," he said. "Mr. Secretary, we are failing Americans today. And this is a public health failure that follows Covid and the various earliest days of HIV in this country. It is time for us to turn this situation around."
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A grand jury in Ohio has indicted the man accused of raping and impregnating a 9-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for an abortion that became a flashpoint in the national debate over access to the procedure.
The 27-year-old defendant is charged with two felony counts of rape in an indictment filed Thursday in county court in Columbus.
Fuentes was arrested on July 12 following an investigation that began back on June 22.
NOTE: The above video is from a previous report on Fuentes.
According to police, the victim identified Fuentes as the person who raped her. Investigators questioned Fuentes at police headquarters where he confessed to raping the victim on at least two occasions.
Fuentes is being held in the Franklin County Jail on a $2 million bond.
Initial court records didn't specify whether or how the suspect knew the girl, and authorities haven't provided comment or additional details in response to requests about that.
RELATED: Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion for 10-year-old files claim for damages against Indiana AG
Court records listed no attorney for the rape suspect after the indictment. His arraignment is scheduled for Monday.
The case drew national attention when Indianapolis Dr. Caitlin Bernard performed an abortion on the now 10-year-old child. The girl had to travel to Indiana because Ohio banned abortions at the first detectable “fetal heartbeat” after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling.
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita had made claims that Bernard had a “history of failing to report” information on abortions and/or abuse. He also questioned whether she had followed Indiana law in providing an abortion for a 10-year-old girl.
Earlier this week, attorneys for Bernard filed notice of a tort claim against Rokita for defamation. IU Health previously reported that Bernard had followed Indiana privacy laws in her handling of the abortion.
RELATED: IU Health says Indianapolis doctor found compliant with privacy laws despite AG Rokita's claims
The AG's office tells 13News:
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When you've written the lyrics to 850 songs, including standards from such transformative Broadway classics as Show Boat, South Pacific and Oklahoma!, you might well be tempted to put down your pen on occasion.
But the 1088-page volume The Letters of Oscar Hammerstein II establishes that lyricist/librettist Hammerstein rarely did that. The book's editor, Mark Eden Horowitz, a senior music specialist at the Library of Congress, says he read virtually all of the 25,000 letters in the Library's Oscar Hammerstein Collection, "and ended up transcribing over 4,600 of them...the best ones."
The best-of-the-best made it into the volume – letters that showcase not just the creative Hammerstein, but Hammerstein the businessman, the mentor, the activist, and occasionally, the corrector. That last persona surfaced when a magazine asked permission to quote his lyrics for "Ol' Man River."
"He just keeps rollin'..."
Actor Harry Winter read Hammerstein's response — to audience chuckles — in a musical evening Horowitz hosted called "As Ever, Oscar," produced by the Library of Congress in association with Signature Theater of Arlington, Va:
"You may tell the Nash Airflight Magazine that it is okay to use the words 'fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly' in the context they submitted. You may also inform them that these words are not from 'Ol' Man River.' They are from a song called 'Can't Help Lovin' That Man.' In 'Ol' Man River,' there is nothing about either swimming or flying. It is mostly rolling."
He would later have to correct even his own lawyer about this particular song. In 1937, a Hollywood studio planned a film to be titled Ol' Man River, and the lawyer said he'd investigate, but didn't think he could stop it, since Hammerstein hadn't originated the phrase, he'd just used an old expression that was in the public domain. Hammerstein took exception to that.
"The expression was originated by me and if it was an old one, and in the public domain, the public seemed blandly unconscious of it until 1926 when the song was introduced. I had never heard the expression before. And neither had you. It seems odd that what is now a byword in referring to the Mississippi should never have been used before in newspapers or in common speech. It is such a good name for a river that you would think it would have been used if it had been available. The aggravated artist speaking. Love to all, Oscar."
"June is bustin' out all over..."
Not that Hammerstein was always right. After a backer's audition for Carousel, he got a note from a potential investor who was also a farmer, praising his work, but saying that if accuracy mattered, he might want to fact-check this lyric from "June Is Bustin' Out All Over."
The sheep aren't sleepin' any more!
All the rams that chase the ewe-sheep
Are determined there'll be new sheep
And the ewe-sheep aren't even keepin' score!
"In June?" wondered the farmer. He raised sheep, he said, and they mate just once a year in late autumn, hence the term "spring lamb." Hammerstein replied, a bit sheepishly.
"I was delighted with the parts of your letter praising my work, and thrown into consternation by the unwelcome news about the eccentrically frigid behavior of ewes in June. I have since checked your statement and found it to be true. It looks very much as if, in the interests of scientific honesty, I shall have to abandon the verse dealing with sheep." (For the record, he did not.)
Also for the record, the reason we have the full exchange between the two of them, is that Hammerstein kept not just the letters sent to him, but carbon copies of his replies — detailed missives to directors who wanted to make changes after opening night, to movie censors who wanted to "clean up" Carousel lyrics, to other authors who asked him for advice.
"This nearly was mine..."
Also to the many enthusiasts who suggested source material they thought Rodgers and Hammerstein should musicalize. Some of the titles they decided not to attempt are startling. In the late 1940s and early '50s, they were offered Pygmalion and The Once and Future King, passing on both (happily for the team of Lerner and Loewe, who turned them into My Fair Lady and Camelot).
They also passed on Don Quixote (which would be turned into Man of La Mancha), Mary Poppins (in which Bea Lillie hoped to star), Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Peter Pan, The Little Prince (a Hedy Lamarr passion project), and a Sherlock Holmes mystery proposed by Arthur Conan Doyle's son, that would become the musical Baker Street. Their lawyer actually optioned Sholem Aleichem's Tevye's Daughters (the source material for Fiddler on the Roof) before they decided they weren't the right fit.
In fairness, during those years Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote South Pacific, State Fair, The King and I, Cinderella, Flower Drum Song and The Sound of Music, so it's not as if they didn't have some decent ideas themselves.
"The hills are alive..."
They also had to gently bat away movie stars who wanted to appear in the screen versions of their musicals. Imagine if they'd acquiesced when Doris Day pushed hard for the part of Maria in The Sound of Music. When the notion was first floated as the show was readying its Broadway premiere, Hammerstein noted that the movie version was still years away, by which time Day would be in her mid-40s, hardly the near-schoolgirl Maria they had in mind. Things worked out pretty well a few years later with Julie Andrews, a singer still in her twenties.
In 1944, Hammerstein had also rebuffed James Cagney, who'd just won the Best Actor Oscar for his tap-dancing George M. Cohan in Yankee Doodle Dandy, and was then at the peak of his fame as a movie gangster and tough guy. The star had offered to put up the money to produce the movie of Oklahoma! if they'd let him play its strapping, corn-fed hero, Curly. They demurred, waited a decade, and cast strapping, corn-fed Gordon MacRae.
As for inquiries from members of the general public who wanted to repurpose or alter their work, they had to be careful, as Hammerstein wrote to Paul T. Hurt Jr., in February 1952:
"I cannot give you permission to use the album of South Pacific in the way that you describe. Once we open the gates, our copyright will be generally abused all over the world. I suggest, however, that if you forget that you wrote me this letter, I will forget that I turned you down. Then you might go ahead and do it, and once it was done, I am quite sure I would not try to put you and the Cub Scouts in jail."
"You have to be carefully taught..."
Theater was hardly Hammerstein's only interest. Many of his letters concern his involvement in the civil rights movement. He was on the board of the N.A.A.C.P., and he purposefully created roles that diversified the casts of shows like South Pacific and The King and I. He also created Carmen Jones, resetting Bizet's opera Carmen in the American south with a nearly all-black cast. All of this at a time when interracial casting was not common practice.
And following World War II, he worked feverishly to promote peace, in articles, letters and speeches.
"Today," he wrote in 1952, "our title to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is heavily mortgaged. Foreclosure can come without notice, with the dropping of one bomb in the right place. And it doesn't have to fall right on your head, either. It can miss you by 20 miles and still kill you. Now, you would think that all men and women in the world would be uniting to defend themselves against this condition. You would think they would be applying all their energies and ingenuities to conceiving ways to stop it."
"Is a puzzlement..."
His own conception, articulated in earnest correspondence with the likes of General Douglas MacArthur, was that there ought to be a world power that could enforce sanctions against governments that wage war.
And if that seems to speak directly to us in this political moment, imagine editor Horowitz's surprise – "I felt like Oscar had actually written to me!" – when he read a 1942 letter from Hammerstein to composer Jerome Kern:
"Knowing that you file your letters and I file copies of mine, it is quite possible that in a couple of thousand years, some archaeologist might dig up the original or the copy, and seeing the date will be completely puzzled that during the great war, so long a letter could be written without some reference to it. It will be hard enough for him to understand how people could be so dumb as to wage wars like this. But once in them, how could they possibly be interested in such things as I discussed so seriously in this letter. Well, Mr. Archaeologist, that's the way we were in those days."
Thanks to the Library of Congress and to archaeologist — or rather editor — Mark Eden Horowitz, it hasn't taken 2,000 years to discover the erudite, sometimes irascible "Letters of Oscar Hammerstein II," or to understand why their author took so many things so seriously.
But yes, the conundrum of war is, as he had Yul Brynner's Siamese monarch sing in The King and I, "a puzzlement."
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Police: Truck driver killed after another semi’s tires fall off, strike vehicle
LAKE TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - A driver is dead after a set of tires struck a semi truck on an Ohio highway Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the accident happened shortly before 2 p.m. near Lake Township.
Troopers said the tractor-trailer was traveling southbound on I-280 when it lost a set of dual tires from one of its axles.
The tires went through the median and struck another semi truck traveling northbound on the same highway and killing the driver.
The highway patrol said the first semi truck did not stop after the accident took place.
Officials have not publicly identified the driver who was killed but said they were from Michigan.
Anyone who has any information on the incident or the driver of the first semi truck is asked to call the Ohio State Highway Patrol at 419-352-2481.
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CALGARY, AB, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) will release its second-quarter 2022 financial and operating results at 8 a.m. ET (6 a.m. MT) on July 28, 2022.
CP will discuss its results with the financial community in a conference call beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET (6:30 a.m. MT) on July 28, 2022.
Conference Call Access
Canada and U.S.: 866-831-8713
International: 203-518-9822
*Conference ID: CPQ222
Callers should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call.
Webcast
We encourage you to access the webcast and presentation material in the Investors section of CP's website at investor.cpr.ca
A replay of the first-quarter conference call will be available by phone through to Aug. 4, 2022 at 800-839-6910 (Canada/U.S.) or 402-220-6058 (International).
About Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. CP-IR
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By STEVE DOUGLAS
AP Sports Writer
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Saudi Arabia scored one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever by beating Lionel Messi’s Argentina 2-1 on Tuesday.
Messi’s quest to win the one major title to elude him got off to a shocking start and brought back memories of Cameroon’s 1-0 win over an Argentina team led by Diego Maradona in the opening game of the 1990 World Cup.
Goals by Saleh Alshehri and Salem Aldawsari in a five-minute span in the second half gave the Saudis the win. Argentina took an early lead with a 10th-minute penalty by Messi.
The Argentina loss rivals other World Cup upsets like Senegal’s 1-0 win over titleholder France 1-0 in the 2002 tournament opener and the United States beating England by the same score in 1950.
Argentina’s 36-match unbeaten run ended at the Lusail Stadium in Messi’s fifth —and likely last— World Cup.
The Paris Saint-Germain star shook hands with a Saudi coaching staff member after the final whistle and stood with his hands on his hips near the center circle, an all-too familiar scene for one of the best players ever who is yet to win the biggest prize in soccer.
The unlikely victory was sealed by a somersault by Aldawsari, who brought down a high ball just inside the penalty area, turned one defender, jinked past another and drove a powerful shot past goalkeeper Emi Martinez, who got a hand on the ball but couldn’t keep out of the net in the 53rd.
A stunned Messi watched as scores of green-clad fans from Saudi Arabia, Qatar’s neighbor, celebrated in in disbelief in the stands. Saudi Arabia’s substitutes stormed the field.
Messi put Argentina ahead from the penalty spot after the video assistant referee told the referee to take a look at a jersey grab by Saud Abdulhamid on Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes.
With Saudi Arabia’s first shot in goal, Saleh Alshehri found the bottom corner with an angled finish through the legs of defender Cristian Romero.
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Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson and George Michael among Rock Hall inductees
NEW YORK (AP) — Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Chaka Khan, “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius and the late George Michael have all been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with Kate Bush also finally reaching the top of that hill.
The Cleveland-based institution announced Wednesday the artists and groups entering the hall as the class of 2023, a list that includes The Spinners, Rage Against the Machine, DJ Kool Herc, Link Wray, Al Kooper and Elton John’s longtime co-songwriter Bernie Taupin.
“When you can go from Link Wray, who was one of the early influencers, to Missy Elliott and Kate Bush and The Spinners and Rage Against the Machine and Willie Nelson, you have a very diverse body of work. What we are always trying to show is that rock ‘n’ roll is a big tent and a lot of people belong,” said Joel Peresman, president and CEO of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation ahead of the unveiling.
Elliott, the first female rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, an MTV Video Vanguard Award recipient and a four-time Grammy Award winner, now becomes the first female hip-hop artist in the rock hall, which called her “a true pathbreaker in a male-dominated genre.”
Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they’re eligible for induction. Eight out of 14 nominees were on the ballot for the first time, including Crow, Elliott, Michael and Nelson. This is the first year of eligibility for Elliott.
Bush was a nominee last year but didn’t make the final cut then. She got in this year due to a new wave in popularity after the show “Stranger Things” featured her song “Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God).” The hall hailed her for “using lush soundscapes, radical experimentation, literary themes, sampling, and theatricality to captivate audiences and inspire countless musicians.”
Michael, first as a member of Wham! and then as a solo artist, was cited for “paving the way for a generation of proud LGBTQIA+ artists, from Sam Smith to Lil Nas X to Troye Sivan” and the 90-year-old Nelson was simply described as “an American institution.”
The hall called DJ Kool Herc “a founding father of hip-hop music” who “helped create the blueprint for hip-hop.” And Chaka Khan was described as “one of the mightiest and most influential voices in music” a “streetwise but sensual hip-hop-soul diva,” who paved the way for women like Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu and Janelle Monáe.
The Spinners became a hit-making machine with four No. 1 R&B hits in less than 18 months, including “I’ll Be Around” and “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love.” Rock guitarist Wray was said to be ahead of his time, influencing Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and Bruce Springsteen.
Taupin, who made it into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 and has a Golden Globe and an Oscar for “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from the biopic “Rocketman,” makes it into the rock hall 29 years after his writing partner, John.
Cornelius was celebrated for creating a nationally televised platform for African American music and culture. He “became a visionary entrepreneur who opened the door — and held it open — for many others to follow him through.”
“Does a Willie Nelson fan know anything about Missy Elliott? Probably not, and vice versa,” said Peresman. “But this is an opportunity for someone who is into one of these artists to take a look at it and say, ‘Gee, I love Missy Elliott’ or ‘I love Rage Against the Machine. But The Spinners, who were they? Let me check that out.’ If that can open some minds and open some attitudes, then we’ve done our job.”
Nominees Iron Maiden, Cyndi Lauper, A Tribe Called Quest, The White Stripes, Warren Zevon, Joy Division/New Order and Soundgarden didn’t earn a spot in the hall this time. While the late Zevon has been eligible since 1994, Billy Joel led a push in vain for his entry, writing to the nominating committee urging them to consider Zevon.
Nominees were voted on by more than 1,000 artists, historians and music industry professionals. Fans could vote online or in person at the museum, with the top five artists picked by the public making up a “fans’ ballot” that was tallied with the other professional ballots.
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WOKING, United Kingdom, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDBS, a global life sciences software company and the leading innovator in BioPharma Lifecycle Management (BPLM), is excited to bring together over 200 customers, partners and industry experts, including leading CxO and BioPharma companies, at their annual i3 user conference. This global event will be delivered virtually this year in two timezones, from June 21 to June 24, 2022.
i3 stands for ideas, insight and innovation, as this event aims to facilitate knowledge sharing about the latest digital innovations and promote networking and best practice approaches that can help our customers bring life-changing therapies to market faster. The packed agenda includes three panel discussions, customer case studies, product demonstrations and more. Attendees can also visit a virtual exhibition hall to view content from both IDBS and ecosystem partners and interact with IDBS' subject matter experts.
Topics will explore how innovative technology helps tackle today's most complex data management and analytics challenges throughout research, development and manufacturing lifecycle.
Christian Marcazzo, General Manager at IDBS, said, "I am excited that so many of our key stakeholders will be gathering for our annual i3 conference from all around the globe. It is clear there is demand to find out how IDBS can help them unlock the power of their data to accelerate products from research to manufacturing."
To register for the event, please visit: idbs.com/i3.
IDBS helps life science organizations accelerate the discovery, development and commercialization of products and therapies that transform the lives of populations worldwide. From lab through manufacturing, IDBS uses its 30+ years of experience working with a diverse list of customers, including 22 of the top 25 global pharma companies, and deep expertise in scientific informatics and product and process data management solutions to tackle today's most complex challenges. In addition to its proven E-WorkBook platform, IDBS offers innovative software solutions for BioPharma Lifecycle Management. The unique capabilities of its cloud based IDBS Polar™ and Skyland PIMS® process solutions serve as a digital data backbone for quick access to critical information and key insights across the lifecycle and supply chain. Learn more at idbs.com.
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COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GSE Solutions ("GSE Systems, Inc." or "GSE" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: GVP), a leader in advanced engineering and workforce solutions that support the future of clean-energy production and decarbonization initiatives of the power industry, today announced combined-capability contracts valued at $3M for regulatory training and program engineering services for a nuclear operator in the southern United States.
GSE will provide services over a 6 to 18 month period for two nuclear power plants in the US owned by one of the world's largest utility companies. The Company's expertise will help the plants quickly meet changing regulatory requirements without interfering with daily operations. The contracts include services to:
- Implement integrated systems training and initial licensed and non-license operator training programs and prepare employees for Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) initial examinations.
- Revise instructional materials to reflect changes in plant design, current plant practices, regulations, and operating philosophies, and to develop operator training and testing.
- Provide ASME Inservice Testing, updates, and procedure writing to satisfy federal regulations and keep pace with evolving industry guidance.
GSE brings over five decades of proven nuclear industry experience to these customers. Our comprehensive workforce services are tailored to each plant's needs, from knowledge transfer to filling skill gaps. These services help our customers to boost efficiency and allow them to focus on clean power initiatives and maintaining safe and reliable power generation.
"We are pleased to win these contracts with one of the leading nuclear plant operators in the world. This contract highlights the sales efforts we've been focused on, pitching and offering customers both engineering services and workforce solutions, as well as the steady increase in activity from our customers. These contract awards also reflect the need for nuclear power to rapidly upskill their workforce and drive greater efficiency across operations as they work towards clean energy goals," said Kyle Loudermilk, President and Chief Executive Officer of GSE Solutions. "Our deep bench of workforce professionals and unique expertise in high-end engineering services allows us the opportunity to effectively cross sell into industry, and these wins demonstrate those efforts. GSE has been helping customers for years and is known for our reliability and significant positive impact on helping client operations focus on clean-energy production and decarbonization initiatives."
ABOUT GSE SOLUTIONS
We are the future of operational excellence in the power industry. GSE Solutions leverages top talent and technology to provide advanced engineering and flexible workforce solutions that support the future of clean energy. Our specialized solution teams include design and analysis, systems and simulation, programs and performance, technical staffing, and training help the power industry reduce risk, extend plant operational lifetime, and optimize performance. GSE is a proven, with over five decades of experience, more than 1,100 installations, and customers in over 50 countries spanning the globe. www.gses.com
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Historically riskier cash-out refinance loans made up nearly three-quarters of refinance originations in Q2
SEATTLE, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the second quarter (Q2) 2022 results of the Milliman Mortgage Default Index (MMDI), which shows the latest monthly estimate of the lifetime default risk of U.S.-backed mortgages.
The default risk for government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) acquisitions (purchased and refinanced loans backed by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae) increased from a rate of 2.28% for mortgage loans originating in Q1 to 2.78% for loans originating in Q2 2022. This means that for mortgage loans originating in Q2, the expectation is that 2.78% will become delinquent (180 days or more) over their lifetimes.
The volume of refinance mortgages continued to decline in Q2 2022 compared to Q1, likely the result of increasing interest rates. Mortgage refinance volume has dropped steadily since its all-time high in 2021, when interest rates were at historic lows. Along with the decline in volume, the makeup of refinance loans has changed compared to the year prior. Cash-out refinance loan volume increased from 34% of all refinance originations in 2021, to 74% in Q2 2022.
"Cash-out refinance loans historically have higher default rates compared to rate-and-term refinancing," says Jonathan Glowacki, a principal at Milliman and author of the MMDI. "In 2022, there's been an increase in cash-out refinance originations compared to the prior year, which is a contributing factor in the increased mortgage default risk we're seeing."
The MMDI reflects a baseline forecast of future home prices. For more on the MMDI, go to www.milliman.com/mmdi/.
To access additional mortgage market thought leadership, go to https://www.milliman.com/en/products/milliman-m-pire.
About Milliman
Milliman is among the world's largest providers of actuarial and related products and services. The firm has consulting practices in healthcare, property & casualty insurance, life insurance and financial services, and employee benefits. Founded in 1947, Milliman is an independent firm with offices in major cities around the globe. For further information, visit milliman.com.
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FEEDS SENIORS DURING MAY OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
SUPERMARKETS IN 40 STATES STOCKED WITH LIMITED-EDITION 75TH ANNIVERSARY FROZEN PIZZA BOXES
10,000 pizzas to be distributed to Chicagoans in need throughout the year
CHICACO, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Home Run Inn, (HRI) the oldest family-owned pizza brand that has captured the hearts of Chicagoans since it opened its first tavern on the South Side, continues its 75th anniversary celebration with City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) during May Older Americans Month, distributing to their five Regional Senior Centers and 15 satellite centers throughout Chicago.
Today, the kick-off of week-long Home Run Inn pizza parties, was held at the Regional Service Centers, at the Southwest Regional Senior Center at 6117 S. Kedzie Avenue.
With the aid of Open Kitchens, the meal delivery service which has helped DFSS provide 5 million meals for the Chicago seniors over the course of the last year, aging residents will enjoy a complete lunch featuring freshly-baked Home Run Inn pizza.
The joint effort will continue to feed Chicago seniors through a distribution of 2000 pizzas, allowing them to pick up and take and bake their own pizzas at home during the month of May.
"Our great-grandparents would be proud," says Gina (Perrino) Bolger, Senior Vice President and fourth-generation family member of Home Run Inn.
"They were visionaries and laid the groundwork for us to give back to the community over the past 75 years," says Dan Costello, CEO of Home Run Inn.
"We are grateful for Home Run Inn's ongoing support to those experiencing food insecurity in Chicago, which recently began with giving away pizzas to our many homeless shelters," says DFSS Commissioner Brandie Knazze. "During Older Americans Month we are proud to feed seniors as we honor their deep-seated contributions to the communities."
The 2022 partnership between Home Run Inn and City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services is distributing 10,000 pizzas throughout the year to Chicagoans experiencing homelessness, Chicago Seniors and low-income families.
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ABOUT HOME RUN INN
Home Run Inn is considered Chicago's very own thin crust pizza known for its irresistible flavor, hand-pinched buttery crust, zesty sauce, plentiful cheese and homemade sausage. The small tavern of the 1920's was named Home Run Inn in 1947. Now, the company has 9 pizzerias throughout the Chicagoland area and frozen pizza sold in more than 40 states. Home Run Inn also is currently the official pizza of the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field and sold at Chicago's Midway International Airport. Still family-owned and operated, Home Run Inn ranks among the top 10 in pizza brands sold nationally and number one in the Chicagoland area. For further information, visit www.homeruninnpizza.com.
ABOUT DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DFSS)
DFSS works with community partners to connect Chicago residents and families to resources that build stability, support their well-being, and empower them to thrive. As the 5th largest City agency and one of the largest social service funders in Chicago, DFSS provides direct services at six Community Service Centers, six Regional Senior Centers, and through partnerships with 360 community-based organizations across the city. In total, DFSS services and funding supports over 400,000 vulnerable Chicagoans each year.
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Learn more about DFSS at www.chicago.gov/fss
ABOUT OPEN KITCHENS
Open Kitchens is a a family-owned food service company serving Chicagoland since 1969. Offering a wide variety of food services for a wide range of companies who need assistance in operating their food service, Open Kitchens serves meals on wheels, daycare meals, onsite management, school meals and catering. They have partnered with Chicago institutions like Public Schools, the City of Chicago, and the Arch Diocese of Chicago to support city-wide food-access. For further information, visit https://www.openkitchens.com
Contact: Janie Goldberg-Dicks, President of Margie Korshak Inc.; jdicks@korshak.com
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Percentages: FG .462, FT .619.
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3-Point Goals: 11-34, .324 (Graham 3-9, Vassell 2-8, Branham 1-1, Wesley 1-1, Champagnie 1-2, Bates-Diop 1-3, Mamukelashvili 1-3, Johnson 1-4, Dieng 0-3).
Team Rebounds: 7. Team Turnovers: None.
Blocked Shots: 4 (Bassey, Bates-Diop, Dieng, Johnson).
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Turnovers: 15 (Johnson 5, Wesley 3, Dieng 2, Vassell 2, Barlow, Branham, Mamukelashvili).
Steals: 5 (Barlow, Branham, Dieng, Mamukelashvili, Vassell).
Technical Fouls: None.
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Percentages: FG .612, FT .862.
3-Point Goals: 13-24, .542 (Green 4-8, Porter Jr. 3-5, Garuba 1-1, Martin Jr. 1-1, Tate 1-1, Smith Jr. 1-2, Eason 1-3, Washington Jr. 1-3).
Team Rebounds: 9. Team Turnovers: None.
Blocked Shots: 3 (Christopher, Sengun, Tate).
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Turnovers: 12 (Porter Jr. 4, Green 2, Smith Jr. 2, Eason, Marjanovic, Sengun, Washington Jr.).
Steals: 10 (Sengun 3, Christopher, Eason, Garuba, Marjanovic, Martin Jr., Porter Jr., Tate).
Technical Fouls: None.
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — As part of a campaign dubbed “Your State Sucks,” popular party game Cards Against Humanity says it is donating 100% of its profits from orders placed in 22 states to the National Network of Abortion Funds.
The game designers announced the campaign early last month following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in June.
On its website, Cards Against Humanity said all of its profits from these 22 “nightmare-states” will be donated to the National Network of Abortion Funds, which distributes money to local groups focused on helping those who can’t afford an abortion to obtain one.
People in the same 22 states who place an order will be greeted with a message like the one seen below, which reads “****! You live in South Carolina, a theocratic hellscape where human beings are forced to carry unwanted pregnancies by threat of imprisonment.”
Under the message, buyers can either acknowledge the message or chip in an extra $5, which the company will match. There’s also a third option that states “What!? I’m pro-life! I didn’t agree to this.”
Buyers who click that button are greeted with a second message that reads “So you don’t want us using your money to pay for abortions? You know, sometimes people have values imposed upon them by bigger, more powerful entities, and they are forced to do things they don’t want to do, like carry an unwanted pregnancy. For example, we just added an extra $5 donation to the National Network of Abortion Funds to your cart.”
The 22 states Cards Against Humanity is donating the profits from have restricted access to abortions since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming will also be donated.
If you don’t live in one of these states, you still have the option to make a $5 donation while making a purchase on Cards Against Humanity’s website, which the company says it will match.
Cards Against Humanity is a popular party game in which players play cards in order to make jokes, often crude and vulgar. | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/cards-against-humanity-donating-profits-from-orders-in-22-states-to-abortion-fund/ | 2022-09-08 02:38:36 | 1 | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/cards-against-humanity-donating-profits-from-orders-in-22-states-to-abortion-fund/ |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Three Inglewood Elementary School staff members are being hailed as heroes after a man tried to force his way onto a Nashville elementary school’s property. The moment terrified not only staff members, but students as they watched from the playground.
“Me and another teacher noticed him kind of just mingling at the bottom of the playground. You start to get the feeling that something just doesn’t feel right,” said Rachel Davis, remembering the moment she had that feeling earlier in May.
Davis, along with another teacher, noticed the man hanging out near the fence, just outside of the playground. During the initial conversation, Davis remembers speaking with the man, later identified as Onreka Gray, and telling him that if he needed assistance, he would need to go to the front office and speak with someone.
Davis said Gray wouldn’t take no for an answer.
“I just heard Mrs. Davis say, ‘He’s trying to get into the building, he’s trying to get into the building.’ So, immediately, I’m like you’re not getting into this building, like to the top of my lungs yelling, ‘You are not getting into this building,'” remembered Katrina Thomas, the security officer at the elementary school.
“As soon as the door was opened to let the kids in, he hopped the fence and started racing to come to the door,” Davis said. “I remember just grabbing him and just trying to hold on super tight, and my kids are just staring at me.”
Davis said that’s when Gray forced his way inside. Davis jumped on top of him and they fell to the ground. Other staff members jumped in to help make sure he didn’t get inside the school.
“I’m yelling at the kids, ‘Run y’all, run!’ So, all the kids got in,” said Thomas.
Shay Patton, the school’s bookkeeper who also rushed over to help. “I had my phone in my hand, and called Mrs. Croft, our principal, and said ‘Mrs Croft there’s a…’ and then he kicked my phone or punched my phone, or something.”
Patton still has a hard time being near the playground where it all started.
“The next day, I heard the playground door from in the hallway. I heard the kids in the hallway and the door buzzed and I just like stopped, you know it’s always just like that fear,” Patton said.
For Thomas, the incident hit especially close to home, as her niece was among the children outside playing when Gray tried to force his way inside.
“If something happened to her, I just don’t know. Just even thinking about that, it’s hard still. It’s still hard to think about that, and even seeing her face afterward. I had to turn around and I just lost it,” remembered Thomas.
On Tuesday, the three women faced Gray once again inside the courtroom. Gray is facing charges including assault, resisting arrest and aggravated criminal trespassing. All three said it was difficult to see him again, but coming back to the school and the playground, it’s hard not to think about what could have happened if Gray had made his way through the school.
“I remember just this strong desire, I was going to do anything to do in my power to make sure that these kids in this school building were going to be safe,” said Davis.
Thomas explained, “Imagining what could have happened. Just imagining what could have happened if it wasn’t for Mrs. Davis, me and Shay. Just imagining.”
The Metro Nashville Public School District came to the elementary school to assess the fence. There are plans underway to replace it with something taller to prevent this from happening again. | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/imagining-what-could-have-happened-tennessee-teachers-tackle-intruder-force-him-to-the-ground/ | 2022-05-26 00:17:33 | 0 | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/imagining-what-could-have-happened-tennessee-teachers-tackle-intruder-force-him-to-the-ground/ |
Anthony Davis NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bets: Lakers vs. Grizzlies - April 22
Anthony Davis and his Los Angeles Lakers teammates take the court versus the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, at 10:00 PM ET on Saturday.
With prop bets available for Davis, let's look at some stats and trends to assist you in making good predictions.
Anthony Davis Prop Bets vs. the Grizzlies
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Anthony Davis Insights vs. the Grizzlies
- This season, Anthony Davis has made 9.7 shots per game, which accounts for 15.4% of his team's total makes.
- Davis' Lakers average 104.8 possessions per game, second-highest among NBA teams, while the Grizzlies are one of the league's fastest, ranking sixth with 104.1 possessions per contest.
- On defense, the Grizzlies have given up 113 points per game, which is 11th-best in the league.
- The Grizzlies are the 21st-ranked team in the league, allowing 44.4 rebounds per contest.
- Conceding 26.4 assists per contest, the Grizzlies are the 26th-ranked team in the league.
- Allowing 13 made 3-pointers per game, the Grizzlies are the 25th-ranked team in the league.
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Mattel Inc. (MAT) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $27.2 million.
The toy maker posted revenue of $1.09 billion in the period, which also beat Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $995.8 million.
Mattel expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.10 to $1.20 per share.
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By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Mike White was more than just all right for the New York Jets.
He was absolutely terrific, delivering a performance that had the rain-drenched but fired-up fans at MetLife Stadium chanting his name throughout.
White threw three touchdown passes, including two to Garrett Wilson, in his first start since last season in place of a benched Zach Wilson and the Jets rolled over the banged-up Chicago Bears 31-10 on Sunday.
“It’s awesome,” White said. “I mean, just going out there playing football with your friends and guys you’ve been with for a couple years now.”
White sparked the Jets (7-4) to a season-high 466 yards in the rain, going 22 of 28 for 315 yards while running the offense efficiently and effectively.
White became the fifth player in NFL history to have multiple games with 300 yards passing and three TD passes in his first four career starts. He joined Patrick Mahomes, Austin Davis, Kurt Warner and Mark Rypien to accomplish the feat.
“He didn’t need to be anybody but Mike White,” coach Robert Saleh said. “He didn’t need to turn it into ‘The Greatest Show on Turf. … He made the easy look easy, and I thought he did a really good job with that.”
Elijah Moore, who requested a trade earlier this season because of a lack of opportunities, caught of the season. Ty Johnson for the Jets, who bounced back from a 10-3 loss at New England.
Meanwhile, the Bears (3-9) started Trevor Siemian at quarterback for an injured Justin Fields and couldn’t do much after their first two series.
“Today was a complete team win,” White said. “Our defense did what they always do and they dominated.”
White already made it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame last year when his jersey and game ball were displayed after his 37 completions in his debut were the most in NFL history in a player’s first start.
A fan favorite since that performance, White had to quiet the crowd that chanted, “Mike White!” at times late in the game while the offense was on the field.
“Nah, I’m not going to complain too much about that,” he said with a smile.
Added Garrett Wilson: “He got what he deserved. … He deserved every bit of that.”
The only real intrigue for the Bears, who have lost five straight, was
Fields was ruled out 90 minutes before kickoff with an injured left shoulder. Trevor Siemian was slated to start in his place, but injured his oblique during warmups — and Chicago announced Nathan Peterman, elevated from the practice squad Saturday, would start instead.
But both Siemian and Peterman threw on the sideline, and the Bears opted to go with Siemian after all. Siemian, who said the injury bothered him a bit, was 14 of 25 for 179 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
“Honestly, I’m more embarrassed to get an injury,” Siemian said. “You’ve got guys in there in Week 12 or 13 going through hell. And I had a non-contact thing show up.”
White marched the Jets downfield and capped the opening drive with an to give New York an early 7-0 lead. It was the Jets’ first touchdown this season on an opening drive.
After Cairo Santos’ 22-yard field goal cut the deficit to 7-3, Siemian threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Byron Pringle.
But that was it for Chicago on offense.
“The second half wasn’t good enough for either side of the ball,” coach Matt Eberflus said. “There’s no excuses. No explanation. It just wasn’t good enough.”
After holder Braden Mann fumbled the snap on Greg Zuerlein’s potential tying 36-yard field goal, White and the offense got back into the end zone when Wilson before racing for a 54-yard touchdown that put New York up 14-10.
With 12 seconds left before halftime and Mann wearing gloves this time, Zuerlein booted a 57-yarder through the rain — the longest field goal at home in franchise history, tying the overall mark for any game he already shared with Chandler Catanzaro.
Moore’s 22-yard TD catch and Johnson’s tackle-shedding 32-yard scoring run made it 31-10 late in the third quarter.
C.J. Mosley’s interception of Siemian with 5:04 left sealed it for the Jets, who snapped a five-game skid against the Bears.
REVIS HONORED
The Jets inducted former cornerback at halftime.
Revis, a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, was one of the NFL’s top shutdown cornerbacks in his prime. Revis played for the Jets from 2007-12 and 2015-16.
INJURIES
Bears: WR Darnell Mooney left in the third quarter with an ankle injury. …. S Eddie Jackson injured a foot in the second and didn’t return. … RT Riley Reiff (shoulder) left in the first and was replaced by Larry Borom, who also was injured late. … S Dane Cruikshank injured a hamstring.
Jets: RB Michael Carter (ankle), S Ashtyn Davis (hamstring), LB Chazz Surratt and RT Cedric Ogbuehi (groin) all left with injuries.
UP NEXT
Bears: Host Aaron Rodgers and the NFC North-rival Green Bay Packers next Sunday.
Jets: Head to Minnesota to take on the Vikings next Sunday.
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LAKE CHARLES, La. (BRPROUD) — A 38-year-old man was arrested and charged with trafficking children after allegedly propositioning a 16-year-old girl.
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation after receiving a “complaint in reference to a juvenile that was being enticed to have sex in exchange for money.”
The complaint came in on Sept. 13 and as the investigation unfolded, Kentrell A. Knighten, 38, Lake Charles emerged as a suspect in this case.
CPSO said that Knighten “sent lewd messages to the victim, who is under the age of 16, referencing a sex act and how much money she would be paid in exchange.”
The suspect was found and questioned by detectives.
Knighten was subsequently arrested and charged with the crimes listed below:
- Indecent Behavior with Juveniles
- Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes
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House Democrats on Tuesday revealed a secret plan to break through the partisan logjam that’s dogging talks over the debt ceiling and threatening a government default.
The strategy, kept under wraps since being formulated in January, is designed to force a vote on a debt limit hike even over the objections of Republican leaders, who control the floor and are demanding trillions of dollars in spending cuts as a condition of preventing a default.
On Tuesday, less than 24 hours after the Treasury Department warned that such a lapse could occur as soon as June 1, Democratic leaders unveiled their closely held plan — a long-shot gambit, known as a discharge petition, that forces floor action on legislation that’s backed by a majority of House lawmakers.
In a letter to fellow Democrats, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) outlined that strategy, revealing that the legislative vehicle Democrats intend to use was introduced in January — very quietly and without any fanfare — by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.). And Tuesday, during a pro forma session of the House, Rep. Jim McGovern (Mass.), the senior Democrat on the Rules Committee, introduced a “special rule” designed to guide that bill to the floor if the discharge petition is successful.
The news was first reported by The New York Times.
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Farmer behind viral ‘it ain’t much, but it’s honest work’ meme dies in crash
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A prominent Ohio farmer whose image was used in a popular social media meme touting the value of “hard work” has died after he was injured in a vehicle crash in Illinois.
David Brandt was a nationally known proponent of no-till farming who traveled around the country talking about sustainable agriculture techniques and soil health. But he became well-known for comments he made in 2012 at a Natural Resources Conservation Service event held on his farm.
While discussing his occupation, Brandt said “it ain’t much but its honest work,” a statement that became a symbol of traditional values and work ethic after it was turned into a meme a few years later.
Relatives have said Brandt enjoyed the meme, which showed him clad in overalls and standing in a field, even though he didn’t know what a meme was until he learned he was one from a bank teller who showed the image to him on her phone.
A Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam, Brandt and his wife, Kendra, began no-till farming in 1971 as a way to cut costs. He eventually became a notable proponent of no-till techniques, where crops are grown without disturbing the soil through tillage, which greatly reduces soil erosion and creates many environmental and climate benefits. Brandt also touted cover crops and other sustainable farming practices, and ran a cover crop seed company and a seed-cleaning business on his 736-acre farm in Carroll, Ohio.
Brandt, 76, was hurt Thursday in a crash in Urbana, Illinois, and died from injuries on Sunday.
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President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a gesture of solidarity that comes days before the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the country.
Speaking alongside Zelenskyy at Mariinsky Palace, Biden recalled the fears nearly a year ago that Russia’s invasion forces might quickly take the Ukrainian capital. “One year later, Kyiv stands,” Biden said, jamming his finger for emphasis on his podium decorated with the U.S. and Ukrainian flags. “And Ukraine stands. Democracy stands. The Americans stand with you, and the world stands with you.”
The Ukraine visit comes at a crucial moment in the war as Biden looks to keep allies unified in their support for Ukraine as the war is expected to intensify with both sides preparing for spring offensives. Zelenskyy is pressing allies to speed up delivery of pledged weapon systems and is calling on the West to deliver fighter jets to Ukraine — something that Biden to date has declined to do.
In Kyiv, Biden announced an additional half-billion dollars in U.S. assistance, including shells for howitzers, anti-tank missiles, air surveillance radars and other aid but no new advanced weaponry.
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Zelenskyy said he and Biden spoke about “long range weapons and the weapons that may still be supplied to Ukraine even though it wasn’t supplied before.” But he did not detail any new commitments.
Biden also got a short firsthand taste of the terror that Ukrainians have lived with for close to a year, as air raids sirens howled over the capital just as he and Zelenskyy were exiting the gold-domed St. Michael’s Cathedral, which they visited together. Looking solemn, they continued unperturbed as they laid a wreath and held a moment of silence at the Wall of Remembrance honoring Ukrainian soldiers killed since 2014.
Biden’s mission with his visit to Kyiv, which comes ahead of a scheduled trip to Warsaw, Poland, is to underscore that the United States is prepared to stick with Ukraine “as long as it takes” to repel Russian forces even as public opinion polling suggests that U.S. and allied support for providing weaponry and direct economic assistance has started to soften. For Zelenskyy, the symbolism of having the U.S. president stand side by side with him on Ukrainian land as the anniversary nears is no small thing as he prods the U.S. and European allies to provide more advanced weaponry and to step up the pace of delivery.
“I thought it was critical that there not be any doubt, none whatsoever, about U.S. support for Ukraine in the war,” Biden said.
Biden's visit marked an act of defiance against Russian President Vladimir Putin, who had hoped his military would swiftly overrun Kyiv within days. Biden recalled speaking with Zelenskyy on the night of the invasion, saying, “That dark night one year ago, the world was literally at the time bracing for the fall of Kyiv. Perhaps even the end of Ukraine.”
A year later, the Ukrainian capital remains firmly in Ukrainian control, and a semblance of normalcy has returned to the city as the fighting has concentrated in the country’s east, punctuated by cruise missile and drone attacks against military and civilian infrastructure.
Biden warned that the “brutal and unjust war” is far from won. “The cost that Ukraine has had to bear has been extraordinarily high. And the sacrifices have been far too great,” Biden said. “We know that there’ll be very difficult days and weeks and years ahead. But Russia’s aim was to wipe Ukraine off the map. Putin’s war of conquest is failing.”
“He’s counting on us not sticking together,” Biden said of the Russian leader. ”He thought he could outlast us. I don’t think he’s thinking that right now. God knows what he’s thinking, but I don’t think he’s thinking that. But he’s just been plain wrong. Plain wrong.”
The trip gave Biden an opportunity to get a firsthand look at the devastation the Russian invasion has caused on Ukraine. Thousands of Ukrainian troops and civilians have been killed, millions of refugees have fled the war, and Ukraine has suffered tens of billions of dollars of infrastructure damage.
Biden is pledging long-term support for Ukraine, saying that “freedom is priceless. It’s worth fighting for for as long as it takes.”
“And that’s how long we’re going to be with you, Mr. President, for as long as it takes,” Biden promised. Zelenskyy, speaking in English, responded: “We’ll do it.”
Though Western surface-to-air missile systems have bolstered Ukraine’s defensives, the visit marked the rare occasion where a U.S. president has traveled to a conflict zone where the U.S. or its allies did not have control over the airspace. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the U.S. had given advance notice of the trip to Moscow to avoid any miscalculation that could bring the two nuclear-armed nations into direct conflict.
The U.S. military does not have a presence in Ukraine other than a small detachment of Marines guarding the embassy in Kyiv, making Biden’s visit more complicated than other recent visits by prior U.S. leaders to war zones.
While Biden was in Ukraine, U.S. surveillance planes, including E-3 Sentry airborne radar and an electronic RC-135W Rivet Joint aircraft, were keeping watch over Kyiv from Polish airspace.
Speculation has been building for weeks that Biden would pay a visit to Ukraine around the Feb. 24 anniversary of the Russian invasion. But the White House repeatedly had said that no presidential trip to Ukraine was planned, even after the Poland visit was announced earlier this month.
Since early morning on Monday many main streets and central blocks in Kyiv were cordoned without any official explanation. Later people started sharing videos of long motorcades of cars driving along the streets where the access was restricted.
At the White House, planning for Biden’s visit to Kyiv was tightly held — with a relatively small group of aides briefed on the plans — because of security concerns. The president traveled with an usually small entourage, with just a few senior aides and two journalists, to maintain secrecy.
Asked by a reporter on Friday if Biden might include stops beyond Poland, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby replied, “Right now, the trip is going to be in Warsaw.” Moments later — and without prompting — Kirby added, “I said ‘right now.’ The trip will be in -- to Warsaw. I didn’t want to make it sound like I was alluding to a change to it."
Biden quietly departed from Joint Base Andrews near Washington shortly at 4:15 a.m. on Sunday, making a stop at Ramstein Air Base in Germany before making his way into Ukraine. He arrived in Kyiv at 8 a.m. on Monday.
Other western leaders have made the trip to Kyiv since the start of the war.
In June, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and then Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi traveled together by night train to Kyiv to meet with Zelenskyy. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Kyiv in November shortly after taking office.
This is Biden’s first visit to a war zone as president. His recent predecessors, Donald Trump, Barack Obama and George W. Bush, made surprise visits to Afghanistan and Iraq during their presidencies to meet with U.S. troops and those countries’ leaders.
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IRVING, Texas (AP) _ Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) on Friday reported second-quarter profit of $17.85 billion.
The Irving, Texas-based company said it had profit of $4.21 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $4.14 per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations, but Exxon does not adjust its reported results based on one-time events such as asset sales. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $3.80 per share.
The oil and natural gas company posted revenue of $115.68 billion in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $118.03 billion.
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Updated January 10, 2023 at 8:22 AM ET
BRASÍLIA, Brazil — Empty tents, scattered trash and overflowing garbage cans are all that's left of an encampment in front of the Brazilian capital's military compound.
The ad hoc campsite had been ground zero for loyalists of Brazil's far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro, who were pushing for the military to intervene and overturn the election he lost in October.
Echoing Bolsonaro's false claims of electoral fraud, thousands of Bolsonaro supporters ransacked the nation's Congress, Supreme Court and presidential office on Sunday, leaving a path of destruction, in stunning scenes reminiscent of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrection.
President Biden had a phone call with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday, in which Biden "condemned the violence and the attack on democratic institutions and on the peaceful transfer of power" in Brasília, according to a joint statement. It also said Lula accepted an invitation to visit Washington for "in-depth consultations" in early February.
Lula's government has vowed to protect democracy and punish those who took part in the assault.
"They will not succeed in destroying Brazilian democracy. We need to say that fully, with all firmness and conviction," Justice Minister Flávio Dino said. "We will not accept the path of criminality to carry out political fights in Brazil."
The authorities said they've so far detained more than 1,500 people and cleared the encampment outside the military compound.
A Brazilian insurrection
The encampment was where dozens of buses arrived by Sunday afternoon from around the country.
From there, a sea of thousands of protesters, donning the yellow and green national colors, marched out of the compound toward Brasília's Three Powers Square. Chanting "God, country, family and liberty," they moved down the large boulevard, escorted by only a few police. Once at their destination, the scene quickly turned violent.
Many climbed the entrance ramp to the Congress, leaped onto its roof and soon spread out on the square toward the Supreme Court and the presidential offices. They set fires, smashed windows, trashed furniture and damaged artwork.
In a Facebook video posted Sunday night, Aliel Machado, a lawmaker in Congress' lower house, showed the level of destruction inside the building.
Bolsonaro in the U.S.
Bolsonaro was absent from the assault on top government offices.
Last month, he flew to the United States right before his term ended and took up temporary residence in Florida. Breaking with longstanding tradition, Bolsonaro did not pass the presidential sash to Lula at his Jan. 1 inauguration.
President Lula has accused Bolsonaro of inciting Sunday's assault but the former leader has denied responsibility.
On Monday, Bolsonaro went to a hospital in the Orlando area while suffering from abdominal pain from a stabbing in 2018 and was discharged later in the day, he said on Twitter.
Bolsonaro is reported to be on a U.S. visa issued to heads of state and it's unclear how long he'll stay. The State Department would not comment on his visa status but its spokesperson, Ned Price, said in general that anyone entering on a visa for foreign officials would have to leave the U.S. within 30 days or apply for a change of immigration status.
Lula trying to restore order
Lula, who had been in São Paulo during the assault on the capital, arrived in Brasília late Sunday and vowed the "coup-mongers" who caused destruction of public property would be punished.
His government took over control of the Brasília region's security for the rest of the month and suspended its governor, Ibaneis Rocha, for 90 days.
On Monday, Lula met with congressional and Supreme Court leaders in a show of unity. In a joint statement, they said they called on society to remain calm "in defense of peace and democracy of our homeland."
What the country needs now is normalcy, respect and work for the nation's progress and social justice, the statement said.
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After further investigation, Penn State’s athletic department found "no apparent racial slurs" used by Nittany Lions fans during the men’s basketball game on Sunday night despite accusations, the university told Fox News Digital in a statement.
"A deeper look into the matter today included conversations with Rutgers athletic director and staff, reports from University police officers at the event, and other game staff. Information was inaccurately conveyed to the Legion of Blue student group, which supports Penn State men’s basketball, and has not been found to be true."
The university admitted that "vulgar language" was directed at Rutgers players, which it announced.
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"We are disappointed as it does not represent Penn State values, appropriate fan conduct, or the Happy Valley Hospitality for which we are known," the statement read. "Fan behavior is important to the experience of all teams and visitors to Penn State and our goal is to create an environment that is competitive, but welcoming.
The athletic department issued a warning to its student-fan organization, the Legion of Blue, after a message from the group’s vice president revealed that the university had received a warning from police over "alleged explicit, racist, and vulgar language" that was directed towards Rutgers.
Rutgers rallied from a 19-point deficit in the second half to defeat Penn State, 59-56, Sunday night, marking the Scarlet Knights biggest comeback in nearly 30 years.
While the Nittany Lions were unsurprisingly stunned by the upset, a message obtained by Noah Riffe, a photo editor with Gannett, revealed that some members of the Legion of Blue allegedly used racist and explicit language directed at the opposing team.
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"Obviously, not the result we wanted on the court," the message from the group’s vice president Noah Odige read. "Loved the energy from the crowd. There are some issues however, that need to be addressed."
"Firstly, there are lines we do not cross as fans, this includes being physical, hostile, or in any way disrespectful to opposing fans, players, coaches etc," Odige continued, explaining that there were reports that a fan had thrown a large poster at one of the opposing team’s players or coaches.
"Furthermore, the police have issued a warning to athletics due to the alleged explicit, racist, and vulgar language directed to members of the Rutgers basketball team."
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Odige did not detail explicitly what was alleged to have been said, but did issue a stern warning to the fan group.
"Things such as f-bombs, n-words, and other slurs being thrown around are downright unacceptable, and the privilege of sitting behind the benches will be revoked if this behavior continues."
Penn State’s athletics department told Fox News Digital in a previous statement on Monday that it was aware of the "reported interactions."
"We have been in communication with the leaders of the Legion of Blue student group, and we do not condone the inappropriate actions of some individuals on Sunday night," the statement read.
"The Legion of Blue has been tremendous supporters of Penn State Basketball for many years and have historically represented themselves in a positive manner while cheering on the Nittany Lions. These reported actions are out of character for the group and its leadership is aware of behavioral expectations for all fans."
The university warned that "noncompliance may warrant ejection from the venue, as well as the possibility of revocation of tickets and, in some cases, reference to the authorities."
"Fan conduct is important to the experience of all teams and visitors to Penn State and our goal is to create an environment that is competitive, but welcoming."
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Safeguarding America's Most Productive Farmland and Ranchland from Development While Expanding Equitable Access to Renewable Energy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Farmland Trust, Edelen Renewables and Arcadia today announced a partnership, Farmers Powering Communities, to combat climate change through solar energy development while protecting America's farmland and ranchland for growing food, fuel and fiber. The partnership provides more farmers with the opportunity for a new revenue stream and brings renewable energy to communities where it has not yet been available.
Farmers Powering Communities will advance community solar projects of 25 to 50 acres to provide green energy to those who do not have access to rooftop solar – connecting them with local solar farms and bringing resiliency to more Americans. Increasing numbers of U.S. residents have installed rooftop solar on their property, but two-thirds of Americans cannot do so, either because they live in multi-family dwellings or because they rent their homes or because they cannot afford it. Community solar projects bridge the gap, connecting people to shared solar facilities. The partnership will identify the best land for new solar farms, establish installations and link them to local energy providers who will provide the power to residents at costs lower than the market average. Together, the partners will work to create 500 megawatts of community solar capacity in five years.
AFT's Smart SolarSM principles will guide the location of development to ensure that it prioritizes solar siting within the built environment (rooftops, carports, irrigation ditches), on disturbed and contaminated lands (brownfields, landfills, reclaimed mining lands), and lastly, on marginal agricultural land instead of prime farmland. Where solar development occurs on good farmland, the installation should be agrivoltaic—or dual-use -- allowing farming or ranching to continue in concert with solar energy production. As we build new solar, it's critical not to harm agricultural systems which themselves help combat climate change by sequestering carbon.
"Farmers are on the frontlines of climate change, experiencing extreme weather events that impact their crops, livestock and livelihoods," said John Piotti, AFT president and CEO. "We also know that farms can be part of the solution to the climate crisis. Farmland can draw carbon from the air to rebuild soil when farmed using climate-smart practices like cover crops and reduced tillage. We need to dramatically ramp up solar energy production while retaining our farms and ranches. That's what this partnership is all about. Doing solar the right way and putting it in the right place is what we call Smart Solar."
"For too long, agricultural land preservationists and green energy advocates have been at cross purposes," said Adam Edelen, founder and CEO of Kentucky-based Edelen Renewables. "Bringing together those working to feed the planet with those working to power America offers an inspiring and workable path forward. This historic partnership will keep family farmers on their land, open a new front in battling climate change and benefit the checkbooks of lower-income ratepayers. This is a partnership in which everybody wins and is proof positive that Americans can bridge divides to make our communities, country and the world more sustainable, prosperous and resilient."
"Arcadia was founded on the simple idea that everyone deserves access to clean energy, and our technology platform already manages over one gigawatt of cheaper, cleaner community solar for communities across the U.S.," said Kiran Bhatraju, founder and CEO of Arcadia. "The nation's farmland communities have long been on the front lines of climate change, and this partnership will give them a powerful new weapon in that fight, all while providing steady new revenues."
"The partnership between Edelen Renewables, American Farmland Trust and Arcadia is representative of solar energy's new frontier," said Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO for the Solar Energy Industries Association. "Community solar projects are key to making clean and reliable solar power more accessible to families that have been left out of the renewable revolution. Together, these organizations will work to ensure that all parties involved, including landowners, rural communities, and developers, benefit from these sustainable energy developments."
Development will begin in 2023 across a number of states that have active community solar programs, including ME, MA, RI, NY, NJ, DE, MD, DC, VA, IL, MN, CO, NM, and OR. The partnership will also accelerate community solar access across the country through state and federal policy advocacy. For more information, please visit www.farmerspoweringcommunities.com.
American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. AFT launched the conservation agriculture movement and continues to raise public awareness through our No Farms, No Food message. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 6.8 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres and supported thousands of farm families.
Lori Sallet
Media Relations Director
lsallet@farmland.org
Edelen Renewables is a Kentucky-based solar development firm with a founding mission of bringing the promise of renewable energy to the forgotten places of America. Actively advancing 20 renewable energy projects in 11 states, the firm specializes in "social impact solar," a development approach that maximizes the local social and economic benefits to the communities in which they develop.
Adam Edelen
CEO
Adam@edelenrenewables.com
Arcadia is the climate technology company enabling the zero-carbon economy. Founded in 2014 on the belief that everyone deserves access to clean energy, Arcadia manages the nation's leading community solar program, helping to tackle energy injustice while spurring economic growth with more than 1 GW of solar under management.
Gabe Madway
VP, Communications @ Arcadia
gabe.madway@arcadia.com
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NEW YORK — Amazon on Friday announced it has agreed to acquire the vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for approximately $1.7 billion, scooping up another company to add to its collection of smart home appliances amid broader concerns about its market power.
iRobot sells its products worldwide and is most famous for the circular-shaped Roomba vacuum, which would join voice assistant Alexa, the Astro robot and Ring security cameras and others in the list of smart home features offered by the Seattle-based e-commerce and tech giant.
The move is part of Amazon's bid to own part of the home space through services and accelerate its growth beyond retail, said Neil Saunders, managing director at GlobalData Retail. A slew of home-cleaning robots adds to the company's tech arsenal, making it more involved in consumer's lives beyond static things like voice control.
Amazon's Astro robot, which helps with tasks like setting an alarm, was unveiled last year at an introductory price of $1,000. But its rollout has been limited and has received a lackluster response.
The company hasn't had much success with household robots, but the iRobot acquisition and the company's strong market reputation provide a "massive foothold in the consumer robot market" that could help Amazon replicate the success of its Echo line of smart speakers, said Lian Jye Su, a robotics industry analyst for ABI Research.
Su said it also illustrates the shortcomings of consumer robotics vendors like iRobot, which struggled to expand beyond a niche product and was in a "race-to-the-bottom" competition with Korean and Chinese manufacturers offering cheaper versions of a robotic vacuum.
On Friday, iRobot reported its quarterly results. Revenue plunged 30% primarily on order reductions and delays, and the company announced it was laying off 10% of its workforce.
Amazon said it will acquire iRobot for $61 per share in an all-cash transaction that will include iRobot's net debt. The company has total current debt of approximately $332.1 million as of July 2. The deal is subject to approval by shareholders and regulators. Upon completion, iRobot's CEO, Colin Angle, will remain in his position.
Noting that iRobot has been running its robotics platform on Amazon's cloud service unit AWS for many years, Su said the acquisition could lead to more integration of Amazon speech recognition and other capabilities into vacuums.
In midday trading, iRobot shares rose 19%. Amazon's were down 1.4%.
The deal comes as anti-monopoly advocates continue to raise concerns about Amazon's increasing dominance. The purchase of iRobot is Amazon's fourth-largest acquisition, led by its $13.7 billion deal to buy Whole Foods in 2017. Last month, the company said it would buy the primary care provider One Medical in a deal valued roughly at $3.9 billion, a move that expanded its reach further into health care.
On Friday, groups advocating for stricter antitrust regulations called on regulators to block the iRobot merger, arguing it gives Amazon more access into consumers' lives and furthers its dominance in the smart home market.
"The last thing American and the world needs is Amazon vacuuming up even more of our personal information," said Robert Weissman, president of the progressive consumer rights advocacy group Public Citizen.
"This is not just about Amazon selling another device in its marketplace," Weissman said. "It's about the company gaining still more intimate details of our lives to gain unfair market advantage and sell us more stuff."
Landmark antitrust legislation targeting Amazon and other Big Tech companies has languished for months in Congress as prospects for votes by the full Senate or House have dimmed.
Last month, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., who heads the Senate Judiciary antitrust panel, urged the the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the One Medical acquisition, in the mold of other critics who've called on regulators to block the purchase over concerns about Amazon's past conduct and potential implications for consumers' health data. Regulators also have discretion to challenge Amazon's $8.5 billion buyout of Hollywood studio MGM, which was completed earlier this year.
Founded in 1990 by a trio of Massachusetts Institute of Technology roboticists, including Angle, iRobot's early ventures led to rovers that could perform military and disaster-relief tasks in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks.
The profits from defense contracts allowed iRobot to experiment with a variety of other robots, producing some duds and one huge commercial success: the first Roomba, introduced in 2002, which pioneered the market for automated vacuum cleaners.
The company spun off its defense robotics division in 2016 to become almost exclusively a seller of vacuums and some other home robots, such as the Braava robotic mop. It planned to launch a robotic lawn mower in 2020 but backed off, citing problems tied to the pandemic.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of TuSimple Holdings Inc. ("TuSimple" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TSP). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether TuSimple and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On August 1, 2022, The Wall Street Journal published an article reporting, among other things, that an accident in which one of TuSimple's autonomously driven trucks suddenly veered left, cutting across a highway and slamming into a cement barricade, "underscores concerns that the autonomous-trucking company is risking safety on public roads in a rush to deliver driverless trucks to market." While TuSimple reported that the accident was due to a person in the cab not properly rebooting the autonomous driving system before engaging it, researchers argue that "it was the autonomous-driving system that turned the wheel and that blaming the entire accident on human error is misleading." The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has launched a "safety compliance investigation" into TuSimple.
On this news, TuSimple's stock price fell $0.97 per share, or 9.74%, to close at $8.99 per share on August 1, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
CONTACT:
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Pomerantz LLP
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MEXICO CITY — A busload of about 50 migrants were kidnapped by a gang in northern Mexico in the latest of a series of mass abductions, though nine were later found, Mexico’s president and police said Wednesday.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said National Guard troops were searching for the migrants in an area around the northern city of Matehuala. The migrants had been travelling north toward the US border in a bus from the southern state of Chiapas, when the vehicle, passengers and drivers were abducted.
“They have already found some,” López Obrador said at his morning news briefing. “Originally, there were reports of 50,” he said of the total number of victims, without specifying how many had been located. “We hope to rescue them,” he added.
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Nine migrants — six men and three women — were found Tuesday near a highway in the state of Nuevo Leon, the state police department reported. Police did not say whether they had been freed or escaped. The migrants from Venezuela and Honduras were found wandering in a rural area, asking for help.
Bus company officials first reported the abduction on Tuesday, and told local media they had received demands for $1,500 apiece to release the migrants.
“Unfortunately, there are gangs that engage in kidnapping,” López Obrador said, noting it was the same area where about 20 people were abducted from vans in April. The April abduction led police to mount a massive search by air and land — and they found not only the 20 migrants they were looking for, but about 80 more migrants being held against their will, apparently by the same gang.
The area where the current search is underway is where the northern states of San Luis Potosi and Nuevo Leon meet, and where drug cartels have long been active.
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Similar mass abductions have also occurred in the northern border state of Sonora.
In early May, a government report said over 2,000 migrants were kidnapped by smuggling gangs and drug cartels in 2022. Mexico’s national immigration agency said authorities had freed 2,115 migrants of all nationalities kidnapped by gangs in 2022.
Gangs and cartels appear to be increasingly charging migrants fees to cross Mexico, and then kidnapping them for ransom. There has been a string of such mass migrant abductions in Mexico in recent months. | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/05/17/world/some-50-migrants-kidnapped-by-gang-northern-mexico-president-andrs-manuel-lpez-obrador-says/ | 2023-05-17 18:41:29 | 0 | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/05/17/world/some-50-migrants-kidnapped-by-gang-northern-mexico-president-andrs-manuel-lpez-obrador-says/ |
Chelsea won their first game in Champions League Group E as goals from Wesley Fofana, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Reece James sealed a resounding 3-0 victory over Milan on Wednesday.
Graham Potter's side had picked up just one point from their opening two games against Salzburg and Dinamo Zagreb, but victory at Stamford Bridge against the Serie A champions has revived their bid to reach the knockout stages.
Fofana scored his first goal for the club since joining from Leicester City in September after 24 minutes, slotting home after a goalmouth scramble.
Aubameyang and James, who set up the former's strike, made sure of the three points in the second half as Chelsea made it back-to-back wins following the weekend triumph over Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Ciprian Tatarusanu kept out Mason Mount's whipped effort from outside the penalty area after four minutes, while the Milan goalkeeper pawed over Thiago Silva's header midway through the first half.
Tatarusanu denied Silva again soon after, yet the rebound made its way into the path of Fofana, who stroked home to put the Blues ahead.
Mount saw an effort ruled out for offside as Chelsea continued to dominate, although only a smart stop from Kepa Arrizabalaga prevented Rade Krunic from pulling Milan level on the stroke of half-time.
Former Rossoneri youth player Aubameyang doubled the Blues' advantage 11 minutes after the restart with a close-range finish from James' sublime cross.
James wrapped up the scoring five minutes later, the England international slamming into the roof of Tatarusanu's net after being played in by Raheem Sterling.
What does it mean? Chelsea breathe life into Champions League campaign
Failure to secure three points here would have severely damaged Chelsea's hopes of reaching the last 16, yet a superb display – and result – saw them leapfrog Milan into second in the group, just a point behind Salzburg.
Milan, who had only one shot on target, were well off the pace and have now won just one of their 21 away European matches in England.
James shines
James was at the heart of everything good about Chelsea and at the age of 22 years and 301 days, he became the youngest Chelsea player to both score and assist a goal in the same Champions League game.
Fofana's joy turns to disappointment
It was a game of mixed emotions for Fofana. The 21-year-old opened his account for his new club with a close-range finish, but his participation ended just 14 minutes later when he hobbled off after appearing to hurt his knee in a clash with Rafael Leao.
What's next?
Both sides are in domestic action on Saturday ahead of next week's return fixture, with Chelsea at home to Wolves and Milan welcome Juventus to San Siro. | https://www.beinsports.com/us/uefa-champions-league/video/chelsea-3-0-milan-fofana-aubameyang-and-jam-2/1963107 | 2022-10-06 14:59:10 | 0 | https://www.beinsports.com/us/uefa-champions-league/video/chelsea-3-0-milan-fofana-aubameyang-and-jam-2/1963107 |
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunn Paper ("Dunn") a leading manufacturer and supplier of high performance, advanced paper and tissue products for use in food, medical, and specialty markets announced today that its first lien secured lenders have acquired select assets of the company as part of a recapitalization of the business. Pursuant to this transaction, the company's name has been changed and will operate as BiOrigin Specialty Products ("BSP" or the "Company").
As previously announced, the company's Port Huron, MI mill announced the closure of operations in mid-September with production officially ceasing in mid-October.
Wade Kemnitz, President and CEO of the Company said, "I'm thrilled to be able to announce the closing of this transaction which we've been working toward for many months. I'd like to thank our customers, suppliers, and employees for their continued support and patience without which this transaction would not have been possible. BiOrigin Specialty Products is the culmination of a vision to strategically focus on our leading footprint of six ongoing mills and concentrate our future investments in the eco-friendly and innovative packaging, specialty paper, and tissue segments where we excel."
As part of the transaction, BSP's balance sheet has been completely recapitalized with only modest leverage, and meaningful balance sheet cash -- positioning the Company to capitalize on market growth and invest to serve its customers. The Company will also have access to a revolving credit facility of $60 million, agented by Wells Fargo.
The transaction was led by Wynnchurch Capital, L.P., in partnership with Bayside Capital, Inc., Arbour Lane Capital Management, L.P., and Aegon Asset Management. Brian Crumbaugh, Partner at Wynnchurch said, "We are proud to have worked alongside our fellow investors to provide a capital solution that we are confident will lead to sustainable, profitable growth. Both the new shareholders and the Company's management team share a focus on placing customer success first, working collaboratively with our suppliers, and providing a safe, rewarding work environment for our employees. We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with the BSP team to shape the Company's future strategy."
Mr. Kemnitz stated, "The team and I are excited to announce this transaction and begin a new chapter as a stronger and healthier company. The return to a low-leverage operating environment with access to growth capital will allow us to better serve our valued customers as we solve their evolving packaging and absorbent tissue needs."
BiOrigin Specialty Products has been a leader in paper industry innovation ever since 1924. With a focus on eco-friendly specialty paper, packaging, and tissue, BiOrigin Specialty Products is a trusted wholesale paper supplier, continuing to thrive, grow, and manufacture some of the finest sustainable paper and tissue products in North America. Visit us at www.BiOriginSP.com
Media contact:
Kara Wojnowski
Marketing Manager, BiOrigin Specialty Products
(770) 596-0868
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CHUBYNSKE, Ukraine — Natalia Popova has found a new purpose in life: Rescuing wild animals and pets from the devastation wrought by the war in Ukraine.
Popova, in cooperation with the animal protection group UA Animals, has already saved more than 300 animals from the war; 200 of them went abroad and 100 found new homes in western Ukraine, which is considered safer. Many of them were wild animals who were kept as pets at private homes before their owners fled Russian shelling and missiles.
Popova’s shelter in the Kyiv region village of Chubynske now houses 133 animals. It’s a broad menagerie, including 13 lions, a leopard, a tiger, three deer, wolves, foxes, raccoons and roe deer, as well as domesticated animals like horses, donkeys, goats, rabbits, dogs, cats and birds.
The animals awaiting evacuation to Poland were rescued from hot spots such as eastern Ukraine’s Kharkiv and Donetsk regions, which see daily bombardments and active fighting. The Ukrainian soldiers who let Popova know when animals near the front lines need help joke that she has many lives, like a cat.
“No one wants to go there. Everyone is afraid. I am also scared, but I go anyway,” she said.
Often she is trembling in the car on her way to rescue another wild animal.
“I feel very sorry for them. I can imagine the stress animals are under because of the war, and no one can help them,” Popova said.
In most cases, she knows nothing about the animals she rescues, neither their names and ages nor their owners.
“Animals don’t introduce themselves when they come to us,” she joked.
For the first months of the war, Popova drove to war hot spots alone, but a couple from UA Animals recently offered to transport and help her.
“Our record is an evacuation in 16 minutes, when we saved a lion between Kramatorsk and Sloviansk,” Popova said. An economist by education with no formal veterinary experience, she administered anesthesia on the lion because the animal had to be put to sleep before it could be transported.
Popova says she has always been very attached to animals. In kindergarten, she built houses for worms and talked to birds. In 1999, she opened the first private horse club in Ukraine. But it wasn’t until four years ago that she saved her first lion.
An organization against slaughterhouses approached her with a request for help saving a lion with a broken spine. She did not know how she could help because her expertise was in horses. But when she saw a photo of the big cat, Popova could not resist.
She built an enclosure and took in the lion the next morning, paying the owner. Later, Popova created a social media page titled “Help the Lioness,” and people began to write asking for help saving other wild animals.
Yana, the first lioness she rescued, has become a family member since she could not find a new home due to a disability. Popova took care of her until she died two weeks ago.
The shelter is just a temporary stop for the animals. Popova rehabilitates them and then looks for new homes for them. She feels a special connection with each big cat, but says she does not mind letting them go.
“I love them, and I understand that I do not have the resources to provide them with the comfortable life they deserve,” says Popova.
At first, she bankrolled the shelter with her own funds from the horse business. But since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, the horse business has not been profitable. With more than $14,000 a month needed to keep animals healthy and fed, she has turned to borrowing, and seen her debt grow to $200,000.
She gets some money from UA Animals and from donations, but worries about how to keep everything together have kept her up at night.
“But I will still borrow money, go to hot spots and save animals. I can’t say no to them,” she said.
Popova sends all her animals to the Poznań Zoo in Poland, which helps her evacuate them and find them new homes. Some animals have already been transported to Spain, France and South Africa. Her next project is sending 12 lions to Poland this week.
With no end to the fighting in sight, Popova knows she will still be needed.
“My mission in this war is to save wild animals,” she says.
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Arizona State's Jace Feely, LaDarius Henderson, Scottsdale native Kedon Slovis enter transfer portal
Free agency in college football is on.
The transfer portal officially opened Monday as college football players seek out other opportunities. The motivating factors can be anything from lack of playing time to a coaching change or a chance to be closer to home — or further away.
Among the Arizona State athletes entering the portal is offensive lineman LaDarius Henderson, who started 29 game over the last three years. Henderson was one of ASU's team captains this season but missed the last six games after sustaining a broken bone in his hand against Washington in October.
Henderson accepted an invite the East-West Shrine game, which seemed to indicate he was ready to move on and prepare for the NFL draft. But Henderson also said he wanted to keep his options open and would not rule out coming back to college. He has one season of eligibility remaining.
Kicker Jace Feely was the first Sun Devil to indicate on social media he was seeking another school. The redshirt freshman from Gilbert was one of the more improved players on the squad from 2021 to this season and that was evident during spring drills. Despite that, he lost the battle for the place-kicking role to true freshman Carter Brown.
Feely saw minimal duty. He had four kickoffs, two of which went for touchdowns, but that job was handled by punter Eddie Czpaicki. Feely had one punt for 37 yards and made his only PAT attempt.
While the portal opened Monday, those athletes who are graduate transfers can put their name in at any time. ASU had a couple of player who fit into that category and did so in quarterback Paul Tyson and defensive lineman Anthonie Cooper.
Among the others of local interest to enter the portal is quarterback Kedon Slovis, who played last season at Pitt but started his college career in the Pac-12 at USC where he was the starter as a true freshman.in 2019. The product of Scottsdale Desert Mountain completed 184 of 315 passes (58.4%) for 2,97 yards with 10 touchdowns and nine interceptions the past season for the Panthers. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/college/asu/2022/12/05/arizona-state-players-enter-transfer-portal-the-day-it-opens/69701895007/ | 2022-12-05 17:14:32 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/college/asu/2022/12/05/arizona-state-players-enter-transfer-portal-the-day-it-opens/69701895007/ |
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