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Build IT LIVE '22 provides templates, tools, and solutions to help MSP peers overcome personal and professional obstacles, boosting growth potential
JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IT By Design (ITBD), a Master Managed Services Provider (MSP), will hold its fourth annual Build IT LIVE '22 education conference from Wednesday, July 27, to Friday, July 29, at the Hyatt Regency on the Hudson in Jersey City, NJ. This "Top 50" channel event will host more than 500 attendees representing 200 unique MSP practices and 40 sponsors in an in-person affair. The attendees will be seeking answers to arduous challenges that their MSP businesses are facing, especially regarding acquiring talent in a tough hiring market and the persistent threat of cyberattacks.
ITBD, a market leader in delivering engineering talent and education to MSPs, will offer a robust agenda packed with a wide range of top-tier industry educators and internationally known keynote speakers who will help guide attendees through an array of pressing business and personal growth issues.
"Build IT LIVE is an event that helps MSP owners and leaders be the hero their businesses need during the challenging times ― like what we're facing today with a recession looming, talent issues, and continual cyber threats," said Sunny Kaila, founder and chief executive officer, ITBD. "It's a place where like-minded individuals and businesses come together to learn and support each other, because when the channel succeeds we all succeed."
The conference will cover four key operational channels: Revenue Growth, Operational Maturity, Leadership & Culture, and Talent Hiring & Retention.
"By covering these four key channels, our event provides the needed templates, tools and solutions to address areas critical to the success of MSP businesses and their team members," said Kam Kaila, President, IT BY Design. "It's where MSP owners and leaders can learn to optimize their service streams, focus on long-term planning for their organizations, and concentrate on capacity building."
An exclusive offsite event includes a visit to MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Giants, where attendees will join Eli Manning, the former New York Giants quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion and MVP, for a fireside chat about leadership, followed by a meet-and-greet.
- Mike Michalowicz – Author, Profit First
- Kevin Brown – Author, The Hero Effect: Being Your Best When it Matters the Most!
- Dr. Larry Little – CEO of Eagle Center for Leadership
- Sunny Kaila – Founder & CEO, IT BY Design
- Colin Knox, Gradient MSP
- Joe Pagliuca, N-Able
- Danny Jenkins, Threatlocker
- Kyle Hansloven, Huntress
- Kevin Nejad, Vijilan Security
- Michelle Acardi, CEO, Logically
- Kevin Blake, CEO & President, ICS
- Kevin Cooke, CEO, Purple Guys
- Rashaad Bajwa, CEO, Integris
- Neil Medwed, Executive Director, Meriplex
- Patrick Kinsella, Chief Strategy Officer & President, OnePath
- Rob Rae, SVP of Business Development, Datto
- Arlin Sorensen, VP of Ecosystem Evangelism, ConnectWise
- Gary Pica, Owner, TruMethods LLC
- Brad Schow, VP of Consulting, Connectwise
- Breakout sessions covering nine critical domain areas and their pain points
- More than 44 exclusive editable templates and tools that can be immediately deployed in an MSP
- Introduction of new ITBD partnerships and their value to clients
- In-person peer-to-peer networking
For more information about Build IT LIVE '22, visit www.buildit-live.net.
With more than two decades of experience as a technology services provider—first as an MSP, and then for MSPs—IT by Design (ITBD) helps partners navigate the volatile technical landscape. As the authority on MSP-trained technical talent, it understands the challenges its customers face when recruiting team members. ITBD addresses those issues through many solutions: dedicated staffing, 24x7x365 NOC services, helpdesk solutions, RMM virtual admin, vCIO consulting, security, and professional services. ITBD is headquartered in New Jersey and has facilities in India and the Philippines. Learn more about ITBD at www.itbd.net.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tango, the browser extension and desktop application that automatically generates how-to guides while you work, announced today Nick Wentz, previously VP of Marketing at Clearbit, has joined its team as the company's first Head of Marketing.
Nick's initial focus will be to expand existing acquisition channels and introduce new ones that engage operations professionals. He will also be responsible for setting the overall marketing strategy and driving execution of demand generation as well as lifecycle, brand, and product marketing to support the company's next stage of growth.
For Nick, joining Tango just made sense.
"Tango's customer value creation is as compelling as any young product I've seen in my career, and the market clearly agrees. By resolving inefficiencies created by poor documentation, Tango enables teams of all sizes to reduce costs and increase productivity — a timely value prop in the current economic climate. It's an exciting time to join Tango, and I'm thrilled to be working with such a talented team. Now is the time we want to accelerate Tango's mission to help people spend less of their workweek searching for the right information to perform a task. We want to take care of all the boring things so they can actually have fun getting through their day," said Nick.
Nick comes to Tango during a time of significant company growth, where more than 175,000 users have already turned to Tango in less than one year to help them:
- Standardize and scale best practices
- Onboard and train new hires faster
- Improve employee performance
- Facilitate process improvement
- Expand knowledge transfer - employees, customers/users
"Early on, my goal will be to listen and learn. It's about speaking with every customer to find out how Tango can save them time while improving their productivity. As part of this, I want to get visibility into their organization to better understand their pain points, identify how we can help them with time-consuming tasks, and improve their effectiveness," said Nick.
Nick brings more than a decade of experience in B2B and B2C marketing, building and leading high-growth teams and driving early-stage tech startups to scale. His passion for demand, growth, brand, content, and product marketing makes him a valuable asset for Tango. Nick's background will bolster Tango's internal structures as the organization continues its commitment to helping people be their best at work.
"Nick's experience and growth trajectory at Clearbit are why we were drawn to his potential as our Head of Marketing. Clearbit found success embracing tenets of product-led growth while redefining a data-centric category. Once we got to know Nick, his focus on product and people was clear and energizing. Bringing him on board is absolutely a huge win for Tango," said Ken Babcock, co-founder and CEO of Tango.
Tango takes the pain out of documenting processes by automatically generating how-to guides while you work. Our browser extension and desktop application make it easy for teams to share and scale their knowledge so that everyone feels empowered to learn processes, use new tools, and be their best at work. More than 175,000 people around the world enjoy using Tango and we're trusted by teams at future-forward organizations like IBM, Salesforce, Verizon, and Clincierge. Our mission is to make Process the operational backbone of any organization by surfacing and championing who gets what done and how. Connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter, or head to www.tango.us to learn more.
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On the heels of the historic climate legislation, wellness and sustainability pioneer strengthens commitment to people, planet and purpose through its 'Million Trees, Million Dreams' program
PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shaklee, a leading wellness company, today celebrates planting 2 million trees in North America. The effort is part of its Million Trees, Million Dream program in cooperation with American Forests, the oldest national nonprofit conservation organization in the United States.
"Shaklee exists to bring true wellness to the world, and to the health of the planet," said Roger Barnett, Chairman and CEO, Shaklee Corporation. "We hope that this program's success will inspire more companies to increase their environmental efforts."
In 2004, inspired by the visionary works Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Wangari Maathai and her Green Belt Movement, Barnett initiated Shaklee's tree-planting campaign across North America and Asia. And in 2.5 years, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maathai, and Barnett planted the 1 millionth tree at the Shaklee Global headquarters in Pleasanton, California. Last year, Shaklee increased its commitment to the planet with a pledge to plant 10 million trees in 10 years.
According to The Global Tree Restoration Potential study (Science, 2019), "The restoration of trees remains among the most effective strategies for climate change mitigation." For 2 million trees planted, approximately 96 million pounds of carbon dioxide will be eliminated from the atmosphere each year.1
For more than 65 years, Shaklee has led the way in environmental stewardship. It is the first company in the world to be certified Climate Neutral and totally offset its carbon emissions, resulting in a net zero impact on the environment.
Since its inception, Shaklee has quietly led the way in support of social causes including climate change. To learn more about Shaklee and its sustainability initiatives, visit: https://us.shaklee.com/shakleecares.
About Shaklee
Shaklee is a leading wellness company founded by Dr. Shaklee, who invented the first multivitamin in the U.S. more than 100 years ago. As a pioneer in sustainability, Shaklee was the first company in the world to fully offset its carbon emissions and have a net zero impact on our planet. Shaklee products are backed by over 110 published clinical studies proving safety and efficacy and are marketed through more than 2 million micro-influencers in North America and Asia. With a complete wellness portfolio, Shaklee is committed to providing consumers with the products and support they need to live their healthiest lives. For more information, visit us.shaklee.com, follow @shakleehq on Instagram, or like us on Facebook.
About Roger Barnett
Roger Barnett is the Chairman and CEO of Shaklee Corporation, the first company in the world to become certified carbon neutral. A graduate of Yale College, Yale Law School, and Harvard Business School, Roger has spent the majority of his career as an impact investor. In 2004, he acquired control of Shaklee, the pioneer of nutritional supplements, and has since transformed this once analog business into a digital powerhouse with a network of 2 million ambassadors across the globe. He has been selected as a Global Leader for Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum, and is a member of the Harvard and Yale Schools of Public Health Leadership Councils, the University Council of Yale University, and the Yale University President's Council on International Activities.
1Arbor Day Foundation, https://www.arborday.org/trees/treefacts/
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ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Barack Obama, reprising his battleground blitz ahead of the midterm elections, will campaign again for Sen. Raphael Warnock as the Georgia Democrat tries to withstand a strong challenge from Republican Herschel Walker before their Dec. 6 runoff.
Obama’s return trip to Georgia is scheduled for Dec. 1, the eve of the final day of early in-person voting that has proven critical to Democrats in recent years, including Warnock’s runoff special election victory nearly two years ago. Obama first appeared with Warnock in late October during the general election early voting period.
Warnock led Walker by about 36,000 votes in the general election but fell short of a majority, triggering a runoff under Georgia law.
Obama is the only significant national Democrat to campaign in person for Warnock, who has spent much of his reelection bid aiming for independent voters and even moderate Republicans, in addition to Democrats’ core supporters. Republicans, in turn, have sought to frame the race more as a national referendum on the two parties, tying Warnock to President Joe Biden and generationally high inflation.
Democrats managed to defend their Senate majority, already securing 50 seats — along with Vice President Kamala Harris’ tie-breaking vote — and managing to limit Republicans to a threadbare majority in the House. But Georgia remains a key seat because a 51st senator would give Democrats an outright majority, including on Senate committees, while giving the caucus insurance against defections.
Warnock and other Democrats around the country embraced Obama as well-positioned to carry the party’s banner because he remains intensely popular among the Democratic base and is still well-regarded among independents.
Trying to capitalize on that standing before the general election, Obama took on the GOP framing of voters’ midterm choice, arguing that Republicans were offering no real solutions to inflation that the former president stressed is a global phenomenon, not something that Biden and Democrats in Washington created. Obama also called Republicans a threat to democracy, pointing to many GOP leaders’ continued support for former President Donald Trump and his false claims that the 2020 election was fraudulent.
In Georgia specifically, Obama hammered Walker, a celebrity athlete turned politician, as woefully unprepared for the Senate, an argument Warnock is pressing both in his campaign speeches and in paid advertising.
Walker has welcomed a parade of national Republican figures, including multiple visits from Sens. Rick Scott of Florida, the GOP’s Senate campaign chairman, and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. But he has not appeared with Trump, despite their long-running friendship and the former president encouraging Walker to run and then endorsing him.
Most early in-person voting for the runoff is expected to occur from Nov. 28 through Dec. 2, the week prior to the runoff Election Day. Some counties plan to open early voting sites as early as Tuesday, but many counties said they couldn’t manage that in the days ahead of Thanksgiving. A state judge last week granted Democrats’ request to allow early voting on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, though state officials have appealed. It’s not clear how many local elections offices would be able to mobilize to stand up early sites on the holiday weekend even if they are allowed to do so.
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Associated Press reporter Darlene Superville contributed from Washington. | https://pix11.com/ap-political/ap-obama-to-campaign-for-warnock-on-dec-1-before-ga-runoff/ | 2022-11-21 19:05:42 | 0 | https://pix11.com/ap-political/ap-obama-to-campaign-for-warnock-on-dec-1-before-ga-runoff/ |
RESTON, Va. (AP) — RESTON, Va. (AP) — NVR Inc. (NVR) on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings of $344.4 million.
On a per-share basis, the Reston, Virginia-based company said it had profit of $99.89.
The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $96.46 per share.
The homebuilder posted revenue of $2.13 billion in the period.
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(KTXL) — The body of a Northern California man who was reported missing in Mexico in February was found Wednesday in a “clandestine pit” in the state of Baja California Sur, according to the state prosecutor’s office.
The state authorities said that the body of Wilmer Trivett, 80, was found near the town of Todos Santos, close to the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, and that a brother and sister had been arrested in connection with Trivett’s death.
Trivett, of Markleeville, went missing on February 11 as he traveled throughout the Baja California peninsula in his camper truck. His vehicle was found burned on Feb. 23, according to the Associated Press.
State officials said Trivett was apparently in a vehicle accident that involved the two suspects, and that the siblings later abducted and killed Trivett.
The two suspects, whose full names were not disclosed because of Mexican law, face homicide charges.
Markleeville is located south of Lake Tahoe, about 120 miles east of Sacramento.
The Associated Press contributed reporting. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/california-man-who-went-missing-in-mexico-found-dead-months-later/ | 2023-04-06 22:36:39 | 1 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/california-man-who-went-missing-in-mexico-found-dead-months-later/ |
The Republican-controlled Alabama state legislature has caused a furor after refusing to create a new congressional map to include a second majority-Black district.
The decision on Friday defies a recent Supreme Court order and has sparked outrage from Democrats who argue the legislature has continued to dilute Black voting power.
“We passed a map that most of us didn’t see until about an hour before we voted on it,” state Rep. Chris England, a Democrat from Tuscaloosa, tweeted on Friday. “I am convinced that passing a non-compliant map was the plan all along.”
Here’s what to know about the battle over Alabama’s congressional maps.
Supreme Court ordered maps to be redrawn
After the 2020 census, Alabama implemented a redistricting plan. Although 27 percent of the state’s residents are Black, under the plan only one of the state’s seven districts would be a majority-Black district.
This map — and the lack of majority-Black districts — became the center of a lawsuit brought by a group of voters, the Alabama chapter of the NAACP and Greater Birmingham Ministries.
In the case, Merrill v. Milligan, the plaintiffs argued that the map illegally packed Black voters into the Black Belt, a mostly rural expanse of land across the middle of the state where nearly 60 percent of registered voters identified as Black. Other districts, the plaintiffs argued, had less than 31 percent of registered Black voters.
The plaintiffs alleged that the GOP-controlled legislature had engaged in unconstitutional racial gerrymandering, with the goal of racially discriminating against African American voters. This, they argued, violated the U.S. Constitution and Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Alabama had argued the map used a race-neutral benchmark and therefore did not violate the Voting Rights Act.
But in January, a ruling by federal judges agreed with the plaintiffs and blocked the map.
“Black voters have less opportunity than other Alabamians to elect candidates of their choice to Congress,” the three-judge panel wrote in the 225-page ruling. “We find that the plaintiffs will suffer an irreparable harm if they must vote in the 2022 congressional elections based on a redistricting plan that violates federal law,” the ruling stated.
The state then appealed the ruling before the Supreme Court — and the Supreme Court upheld the lower court’s decision.
The decision, which was seen as a surprise, ordered the state to create a new map with an additional majority-Black district or “something quite close to it.”
“As we explain below, we find Alabama’s new approach to [Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act] compelling neither in theory nor in practice. We accordingly decline to recast our §2 case law as Alabama requested,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the majority.
The Alabama GOP defied the order
Alabama lawmakers had until Friday to introduce a new congressional map. “Last week, they introduced a map that would increase the percentage of Black voters in the 2nd Congressional District from about 30 percent to about 42.5 percent.”But these numbers were still below the court’s order.
Last week’s proposal was approved by the Permanent Legislative Committee in a party-line 14-6 vote.
Then, on Friday, Republicans passed a new congressional map that includes only one majority-Black district and another that is about 40-percent Black, in defiance of the country’s top court.
Gov. Kay Ivey (R) approved the map late Friday and has stood by Republicans.
“The Legislature knows our state, our people and our districts better than the federal courts or activist groups, and I am pleased that they answered the call, remained focused and produced new districts ahead of the court deadline,” Ivey said in a statement, according to WSFA.
State Republicans have defended the map, saying it does uphold the court’s order.
State Rep. Greg Reed (R), the Alabama Senate president pro tempore, said the legislature had worked “tirelessly” to pull the map together.
“I firmly believe that the map we adopted in the House and Senate is a fair solution that positions Alabama’s congressional districts and our voters in the best way possible,” Reed said in a statement.
“While any special session of this nature comes with a lot of work and thoughtful discussions, we are here doing what we need to do to serve our great state and our people.”
The new map has political implications for Democrats
The Supreme Court’s ruling in June was seen as a huge victory not only for voting rights advocates, but also for Democrats as they look to take back the House in next year’s election.
Following that surprise decision, the nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted both the 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts in Alabama toward Democrats — from “safe Republican” to “toss-up.”
Democrats need only to net five seats to regain control of the lower chamber. The high court’s ruling last month was seen as a sign that the party is heading into next year with the odds of doing that in their favor.
But Republicans are now being accused of trying to dilute Black voting power with their newly proposed map. Since the majority of the state’s Black residents back Democrats, this could have a negative impact on the party’s fortunes and make the seats more competitive for Republicans.
Black lawmakers are outraged
Black lawmakers at both the state and federal level blasted the Republican map on Friday.
England, the Democrat from Tuscaloosa, told The Hill that last week felt like a “torture process” that ended with the new map.
“From the beginning, every map that my Republican colleagues produced and submitted to the body for consideration managed to dodge public scrutiny or input,” England said.
England said he and other Democrats had hoped Republicans “wouldn’t just openly defy a court order.”
“Instead, what we got was, I guess, Alabama business as usual and a map that was drawn out of scrutiny [of] the public,” he said.
England said it’s hard to look at the map and other legislative acts and not believe there is a message being sent.
“Recently, Alabama attempted to pass a law that threatened incarceration to anybody that helped assisted someone in an absentee ballot and you kind of see the same spirit manifests itself in openly defying a court order to make sure that Black voters impact or influence on an election is minimized and marginalized,” he added.
Meanwhile, Sewell said in a statement on Friday that the new map does not comply with the Supreme Court’s order and instead the state had “shamelessly chosen to ignore” the court.
“This map does not comply with the Supreme Court’s order and is an insult to Black voters across our state,” Sewell said. “I fully expect that it will be rejected by the courts.”
The Alabama House Democratic Caucus accused the Republican majority of prioritizing political ambition.
“The court ruled that our Black population is large enough and geographically compact enough to create a second district,” the caucus said in a statement. “And yet, the majority pushed through a map that blatantly fails to meet that standard. Remember, we were handed a common-sense solution.”
“Alabama has a long and tragic history of trampling on the voting rights of people of color,” it added. “Sadly, that tradition is alive and well today. We hope and expect that the federal district court will reject this map in favor of one that satisfies the Voter Rights Act and upholds the voting rights of Black voters and all voters in Alabama.”
The legal fight is likely to continue
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office said plaintiffs that want to object to the newly approved map have until July 28 to file their objections with the federal district court in Birmingham. His office will then file a response a week later.
A hearing will happen on Aug. 14. The court can choose to implement maps drawn by outside experts if it agrees that the map is still racially gerrymandered.
England has urged Alabamians to continue registering to vote regardless of the map.
“Obviously, there must be some power associated with the vote if there are so many orchestrated, directed actions that are taking it away,” England said. “But at the end of the day, in this specific situation … we are fussing and fighting but we’re hoping that the court saves Alabama from itself and makes us do the right thing.” | https://www.wfla.com/hill-politics/five-things-to-know-about-the-battle-over-alabamas-congressional-maps/ | 2023-07-24 20:37:39 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/hill-politics/five-things-to-know-about-the-battle-over-alabamas-congressional-maps/ |
(The Hill) – Twitter announced it will relaunch its subscription service on Monday, although prices will be higher for Apple users in an apparent jab at the tech giant’s fees on in-app purchases.
The social media company said users can subscribe to Twitter Blue, which includes a blue checkmark, editing abilities, and 1080-pixel video uploads, for $8 per month if purchased through the web and $11 per month if purchased on an Apple device.
New Twitter CEO Elon Musk has taken aim at Apple’s 30 percent commission on in-app purchases, calling it a “secret 30% tax” in a tweet late last month.
“Literally 10 times higher than it should be,” Musk said of the fee in May.
Musk had also sparred with Apple in recent days over concerns that the iPhone maker had threatened to pull Twitter from its app store. The Tesla CEO said Apple had “mostly stopped advertising” on Twitter and asked if the company “hated free speech” in a tweet.
Musk met with Apple CEO Tim Cook at the company’s headquarters late last month, and Musk indicated they had resolved their “misunderstanding.”
Twitter also announced on Saturday it will begin replacing an “official” account label given to many prominent businesses with a gold checkmark, while government and multilateral accounts will receive gray checkmarks.
Musk has made the paid service one of his hallmark initiatives after taking over Twitter, taking aim at the platform’s legacy verification service that offered blue checks to notable individuals and brands.
But Twitter paused the rollout of Twitter Blue last month after accounts given blue checkmarks through the paid service impersonated prominent accounts, like pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and the NBA’s LeBron James.
The paid service did not require users to actually verify their identities to receive a blue checkmark, and Twitter’s announcement on Sunday indicates users will now undergo a review process before receiving one, although the specifics of the review remain unclear.
Musk has made multiple major changes to Twitter since taking ownership of the company in late October.
He has laid off more than half of the company’s existing staff, reinstated former President Trump’s account and signaled a desire to shift Twitter’s revenue streams away from advertising dollars. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/twitter-relaunching-revamped-subscription-service-prices-higher-for-apple-users/ | 2022-12-11 19:59:31 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/twitter-relaunching-revamped-subscription-service-prices-higher-for-apple-users/ |
We are starting Friday off with mostly sunny skies. Temperatures will warm to the low 60s, clouds start to increase into the afternoon. Low pressure moves into our area on our Friday evening and into our Saturday.
We will see some more chances for some scattered showers move back into our forecast even for some early Saturday morning. Temperatures start off cooler in the mid to low 30s so a slight wintery mix is not impossible early in the day. However, nothing major is expected with the snowfall. Clouds stick around for most of the day and more rain will move in for the afternoon for the Southeast portions of the area. Temperature will be much cooler Saturday, the afternoon warm to the upper 40s and low 50s
More high pressure moves back into our weather forecast for Sunday and Monday. This will clear our skies out once again and we will see some pretty chilly temperatures for our Sunday morning due to the high pressure being of Canadian origin. Temperatures start to warm back into the 60s. So if you are getting out for the Super Bowl we will see some nice weather.
Sunny skies and nice weather sticks around for Monday. Temperatures starting off in the low 30s and warm to the low 60s for the afternoon.
More low pressure moves back into our area on our Monday evening and toward the middle portion of the work week. This will bring some more chances for some showers and thunderstorms into our weather forecast. Some of the thunderstorms may be on the hefty side at times during this time period. We see that severe weather potential for the middle of next work week so just stay weather aware. | https://www.wtva.com/news/top-stories/sunny-skies-to-start-the-day-with-some-rain-heading-into-the-weekend/article_42147884-a946-11ed-aa64-ab69c22b10a0.html | 2023-02-10 15:50:02 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/top-stories/sunny-skies-to-start-the-day-with-some-rain-heading-into-the-weekend/article_42147884-a946-11ed-aa64-ab69c22b10a0.html |
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) on Monday scheduled a special election for Feb. 21 to replace the late Rep. Donald McEachin (D).
McEachin, who was first elected to represent Virginia’s 4th Congressional District in 2016, died at the age of 61 late last month after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
The district, which stretches from Richmond to the North Carolina border, is heavily Democratic, and McEachin handily won a fourth term weeks before his death.
Two Democrats — state Del. Lamont Bagby and state Sen. Jennifer McClellan — have already filed paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission to run for the seat.
Bagby and McClellan serve as the chair and vice chair, respectively, of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus.
Bagby is expected to make a formal announcement on Monday afternoon after tweeting on Sunday, “Tomorrow I will tell you how I plan to help build on the McEachin legacy for the next generation. Tune in here starting at 1 pm!”
Leon Benjamin, the GOP nominee for the district in November’s election who lost to McEachin by 29 points, similarly said he will run to replace him in February.
“@RepMcEachin will be remembered for his service to our community, & now I’m running to continue his service to #VA4 in DC,” Benjamin wrote prior to Youngkin’s announcement of the election date, although he has not formally filed his candidacy paperwork.
During his nearly six years in the House, McEachin emerged as a leading voice on issues including environmental inequalities, serving on the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
He was born in Nuremberg, Germany, and served in both chambers of Virginia’s bicameral legislature before being elected to the House in 2016.
McEachin’s staff have indicated they will continue their constituent services operations until a new lawmaker is elected to replace their former boss.
The Virginia Democrat’s death marks the fourth member of Congress to pass away this year. | https://www.localsyr.com/hill-politics/special-election-to-replace-mceachin-in-house-set-for-february/ | 2022-12-12 19:32:23 | 1 | https://www.localsyr.com/hill-politics/special-election-to-replace-mceachin-in-house-set-for-february/ |
Today in History
Today is Monday, May 29, the 149th day of 2023. There are 216 days left in the year. This is Memorial Day.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On May 29, 1988, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev opened their historic summit in Moscow.
On this date:
In 1765, Patrick Henry denounced the Stamp Act before Virginia’s House of Burgesses.
In 1790, Rhode Island became the 13th original colony to ratify the United States Constitution.
In 1848, Wisconsin became the 30th state of the union.
In 1914, the Canadian ocean liner RMS Empress of Ireland sank in the St. Lawrence River in eastern Quebec after colliding with the Norwegian cargo ship SS Storstad; of the 1,477 people on board the Empress of Ireland, 1,012 died. (The Storstad sustained only minor damage.)
In 1953, Mount Everest was conquered as Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tensing Norgay of Nepal became the first climbers to reach the summit.
In 1977, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500, finishing in 29th place (the winner was A.J. Foyt).
In 1985, 39 people were killed at the European Cup Final in Brussels, Belgium, when rioting broke out and a wall separating British and Italian soccer fans collapsed.
In 2009, a judge in Los Angeles sentenced music producer Phil Spector to 19 years to life in prison for the murder of actor Lana Clarkson. (Spector remained in prison until his death in January 2021.)
In 2014, Starbucks closed thousands of stores for part of the day to hold training sessions for employees on unconscious bias, in response to the arrests of two Black men in Philadelphia at one of its stores.
In 2015, the Obama administration formally removed Cuba from the U.S. terrorism blacklist.
In 2019, in his first public remarks on the Russia investigation, special counsel Robert Mueller said charging President Donald Trump with a crime was “not an option” because of federal rules, but he emphasized that the investigation did not exonerate the president.
In 2020, fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. (He would be convicted in April 2021 on those charges as well as second-degree unintentional murder.) Thousands of protesters in Minneapolis angered by Floyd’s death ignored a curfew as unrest again overwhelmed authorities; fires burned unchecked in cars and businesses.
Ten years ago: U.S. drone strike killed Waliur Rehman, the No. 2 commander of the Pakistani Taliban. Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, a conservative firebrand and a favorite of tea party Republicans, said she would not run for another term in the U.S. House. The Rev. Andrew Greeley, 85, an outspoken Roman Catholic priest, best-selling author and longtime newspaper columnist, died in Chicago.
Five years ago: ABC canceled the reboot of “Roseanne,” after star Roseanne Barr’s tweet that referred to former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett as a product of the Muslim Brotherhood and the “Planet of the Apes.”
One year ago: President Joe Biden sought to comfort a city grieving the killings of 19 elementary school pupils and two teachers at the hands of a lone gunman in Uvalde, Texas. Faced with chants of “do something” as he departed a church service to meet privately with the families, Biden responded: “We will.” The Justice Department said it would review the law enforcement response to the shooting. Thousands of Israeli nationalists, some of them chanting “Death to Arabs,” paraded through the heart of the main Palestinian thoroughfare in Jerusalem’s Old City, in a show of force that risked setting off a new wave of violence in the tense city. Ronnie Hawkins, a brash rockabilly star from Arkansas who became a patron of the Canadian music scene after moving north and recruiting a handful of local musicians later known as the Band, died at age 87.
Today’s Birthdays: Former Baseball Commissioner Fay Vincent is 85. . Actor Anthony Geary is 76. Actor Cotter Smith is 74. Singer Rebbie (ree-bee) Jackson is 73. Movie composer Danny Elfman is 70. Singer LaToya Jackson is 67. Actor Ted Levine is 66. Actor Annette Bening is 65. Actor Rupert Everett is 64. Actor Adrian Paul is 64. Singer Melissa Etheridge is 62. Actor Lisa Whelchel is 60. Actor Tracey Bregman is 60. Rock musician Noel Gallagher is 56. Actor Anthony Azizi is 54. Rock musician Chan Kinchla (Blues Traveler) is 54. Actor Laverne Cox is 51. Rock musician Mark Lee (Third Day) is 50. Cartoonist Aaron McGruder (“The Boondocks”) is 49. Singer Melanie Brown (Spice Girls) is 48. Latin singer Fonseca is 44. Actor Justin Chon (TV: “Deception”; “Dr. Ken”) is 42. NBA player Carmelo Anthony is 39. Actor Billy Flynn is 38. Actor Blake Foster is 38. Actor Riley Keough is 34. Actor Brandon Mychal Smith is 34. Actor Kristen Alderson is 32. Actor Lorelei Linklater is 30. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/today-in-history-may-29-reagan-and-gorbachev-18111880.php | 2023-05-22 12:01:41 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/today-in-history-may-29-reagan-and-gorbachev-18111880.php |
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte announced today that John Marcante, Vanguard's former global chief information officer and managing director, has been appointed independent senior advisor, U.S. CIO Program, Deloitte LLP, serving as the "CIO-in-residence." In this role, Marcante will serve as an independent strategic advisor to clients, practitioners and senior leadership to provide strategic guidance and perspectives in the areas of technology and tech leadership.
Marcante's responsibilities will range broadly, including associate dean and speaker at Deloitte's Next Generation CIO Academies, mentor and coach to select client executives across industries, advisor to senior leadership, facilitator for the CIO Program's transition labs, and speaker for internal strategic CIO Program sessions.
"Deloitte's CIO Program has long been recognized for excellence in guiding senior IT leaders through their most pressing obstacles and providing insight in a swiftly changing digital landscape," said Marcante. "I am honored and excited to be joining a world class team as 'CIO-in-residence' and look forward to continuing the mission of advising the technology leaders of today and tomorrow."
As Vanguard's former CIO and managing director, Marcante steered Vanguard's growth over his 28-year career to one of the world's leading investment management companies. He led the company's digital transformation and enabled Vanguard's adoption of cloud-native technology, which resulted in the modernization of legacy environments, including an agile and product-driven organization. His sponsorship of employee resource groups across the company contributed to making Vanguard an equitable and inclusive workplace.
"As the leader of Deloitte's U.S. CIO Program, I've seen firsthand the value add of an experienced senior advisor in elevating the client experience and generating opportunities for transformation," said Lou DiLorenzo, U.S. CIO Program leader, and managing director, Deloitte Consulting LLP. "John's prestigious background and experience are significant and I'm simply thrilled he has joined Deloitte as our 'CIO-in-residence.'"
Deloitte's CIO Program delivers trusted, personal experiences and relevant insights to technology leaders at the moments that matter most. The program empowers CIOs and technology leaders to deliver business value and keep pace with the latest research and emerging technologies across their career lifecycle. For more information about Deloitte's CIO Program, please click here.
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Between senior night and clenching the Division 2-4A title, the Lady Warriors had plenty to celebrate Thursday night with their 6-1 victory over the Ripley Lady Tigers.
The night kicked off celebrating the accomplishments of Lady Warriors seniors Allie Beckley and Lexi Rogers.
Once underway, Pontotoc's ace, Averi Bridgman, stepped into the circle, and after two, quick strikeouts and a popup, the Lady Warriors stepped up to bat. Lead-off batter and recent ICC signee Allie Beckley laid down a bunt and turned a Lady Tiger error into a double. After stealing third, Beckley made it home off Addison Owen’s single to center. A double, courtesy of Channing Lane, brought Owen home, giving the Lady Warriors an early 2-0 lead at the end of the first.
The Lady Tigers responded in the top of the second with a host of hits bringing home Kassie McKenzie, to momentarily close the gap to 2-1.
Beckley made it around again in the bottom of the second, putting the Lady Warriors back up by two headed into the third. The score remained locked through the third and top of the fourth at 3-1. Kelsy Spears started off the bottom of the fourth for the Lady Warriors by earning a walk, followed by a single from Ella Hill. A sacrifice bunt from Beckley advanced her teammates into scoring a position, and a well-placed slap over the head of the Lady Tiger shortstop from Joryie McKnight picked up both runners, leaving the Lady Warriors at a comfortable 5-1 lead headed into the fifth.
The Lady Warriors hustled in the field, and Ella Hill made a tough catch, to help Bridgman though a smooth top of the fifth. Lexi Rogers sent one sailing to left-center for a double, and she was quickly picked up by Spears, who nailed a double to center. That gave the Lady Warriors a 6-1 lead heading into the sixth.
Bridgman was still throwing strong in the top of the sixth, striking out a pair in yet another shutdown inning. The Lady Tigers squared up a couple of pitches to start the final frame, but Rogers and Owen were right there on defense to make the grabs. Bridgman put an exclamation mark on the end of the game with another strikeout.
Bridgman had yet another dominant performance, allowing just one run on one hit and fanning eight in a complete game.
The Lady Warriors banged out 11 hits, with McKnight leading with a 3-4 performance at the plate.
Coach Michael Wildmon said he was happy to see the girls finish the regular season strong.
"I'm proud of these girls' determination this season," said Wildmon. "I'm excited to be able to send our seniors, Allie and Lexi, out by winning the division. We've talked all season about taking things one game at a time, and I'm excited to see what these girls can do next."
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ATLANTA, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RMS Titanic, Inc. today announced the acquisition of all IP from Titanic Channel Inc. The acquisition brings with it a distinctive content catalog with stories presented by an elite and respected group of Titanic historians and researchers through a vast array of media including television, podcasts, digital media, and social media. This significant acquisition positions RMS Titanic, Inc. as the preeminent source of Titanic media.
"The acquisition of Titanic Channel reinforces RMS Titanic, Inc.'s mission to preserve the legacy of Titanic and is now a part of a robust portfolio that brings Titanic to millions of people across the world through exhibitions, partnerships, collaborations, and technology", said Jessica Sanders, President, RMS Titanic, Inc.
"I am proud that the original content and programming of Titanic Channel that has been created by the leading experts, historians, and commentators from around the world has a new home for distribution with the global leader in Titanic exhibitions, RMS Titanic, Inc.", commented Peter C. Leeds, CEO, Titanic Channel Inc.
President of Titanic Channel Inc., Gregory Hall, added, "Titanic Channel's goal was to have Titanic experts, authors, and historians create original programming that was educational, insightful, and entertaining and to have it available around the world. The acquisition by RMS Titanic Inc. provides for the sharing and promoting of the Channel's content at the highest and broadest levels worldwide and we could not be prouder and more excited."
The acquisition of Titanic Channel strengthens RMS Titanic, Inc.'s fulfillment of its mission to preserve the legacy of Titanic's maiden voyage, subsequent sinking, and the memory of its passengers and crew for future generations.
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As salvor in possession of the Titanic wreck site, RMS Titanic, Inc. are the only entity able to legally recover artifacts. To date, eight expeditions have honorably been conducted to the wreck site. In seven of those expeditions, artifacts were recovered, about 5,500 in total. Their exhibitions have been seen by over 30 million people in 33 countries worldwide. Learn more at www.discovertitanic.com
About Titanic Channel, Inc.: Titanic Channel, a global OTT Channel, has rounded up the world's most researched and respected group of expert hosts on the world-famous topic of RMS Titanic. The Company's archive of 300+ episodes include an elite group of storytellers enticing a diverse audience on a vast range of topics relating to the story of Titanic.
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SHANGHAI, June 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an internet age overflowing with new hot topics, understanding younger generations' social behaviors, life attitude and aesthetics poses a formidable challenge: many may be "a social butterfly online, but a lone ranger offline"; they "let themselves go" as they see fit. Even despite rapidly changing trends, clues to what makes young people tick can be found by looking into how they express and engage with each other, at a time when sharing on social media has become a new fixture in their lives. Therefore, a good starting point to grasping social trends and lifestyle elements among younger generations is to closely watch their social interactions.
Just So Soul, the research arm of Soul App, recently surveyed 2,214 SOUL users, of whom 80.21% are Generation Z. Combined with survey data, it compiled what users shared on social platforms over the past six months into a report titled 2023 Social Media Keywords, presenting cutting-edge insight into Gen-Z social networking trends.
As a novel social platform beloved by young people, SOUL boasts nearly 30 million active monthly users, of whom 80% are Gen-Zers, serving as a true-to-life ecosystem of diverse Gen-Z social trends. From "buddy search" to "anti-emo", the keywords discovered by the sticky social media app encapsulate heartfelt experiences shared by many young users with distinct personalities, mirroring a kaleidoscope of broader lifestyles and cultural movements.
Buddy search amidst a friendship recession
"I've been with the company for more than a year. I still don't know all of my colleagues. I often walk around with my head down to avoid any awkward greetings". This is how many young people joke about their social lives.
Due to increased geographical mobility and the exhausting fast pace of life, individuals are struggling to develop and maintain intimate relationships, especially friendships, as evidenced by fewer friends and reduced time devoted to loved ones. According to Just So Soul, today's youth only have an average of 2.5 close friends. This phenomenon is known as a "friendship recession", which was discovered by the research institute as one of the social media keywords and reflects the difficulty of young people to make and maintain new friendships.
Friendship doesn't come easy, and young people unwilling to succumb to loneliness are trying to turn their social situations around and explore new ways to connect. The Just So Soul report notes that 66.49% of younger generations are widening their social circles using social networking apps.
In an era of information overload where most people send numerous messages but usually end up receiving few responses, "Respond right after reading" has become another keyword that captures the essence of a social trend in 2023. For a virtuous social relationship, Gen-Zers expect timely feedback and engagement, which is why "respond right after reading" is considered by them one of the most important social etiquettes. Based on Just So Soul's in-app survey, over 35% of respondents use this phrase to represent their status or attitude, making it the most popular keyword.
Priority to authenticity and self-pleasing
Finding happiness in a fast-paced life
Living a hustle and bustle life, young people are constantly under pressure, academically, professionally and romantically. This can explain why they feel a glooming omnipresence of emotional turmoil. Anything from criticism at work or a parents' unreasonably high expectations to escalating numbers on a bathroom scale can trigger a bout of depression. "I'm emo" has become a catchphrase for young people.
However, youngsters are increasingly fighting against negative feelings. In the survey, 20.6% of young users chose "anti-emo" as their key 2023 social media keyword. To get over the depths of depression and find some space for fun in life, many cope and adjust themselves by hanging out with friends, watching TV shows, listing to music, and exercising.
"Some women are in tears one moment and then start to beam with joy the next; others wear frowns at work, only to transitioning into a hip skater with crisp moves in their leisure time"…The Just So Soul report found that women aged 27 to 34 generally have a better understanding of psychological compensation since they tend to have richer experiences and can identify with more than just one side of life. Such knowledge enables them to discover the beauty of living "multiple identities".
Social interactions are a basic human need and the advancement in digital technology has iterated and enriched the way young people socialize. SOUL deep dives into how and where younger generations connect in order to gain a more thorough understanding, and ultimately build a virtual space for them to find new friendships and connections. Most importantly, SOUL is committed to growing with them.
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The culture of convenient payment apps is creating a new tipping culture. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it seems that almost every time you leave the house, you have to tip someone, no matter where you are.
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While tipping at restaurants and salons has always been the norm, people are expected now to tip for to-go coffee and takeout orders with iPad kiosks. We're narrowing down when it's appropriate to tip so that you don't have to spend too much of your hard-earned cash.
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Tipping culture for iPads refers to the practice of leaving a tip for service providers through an iPad-based point-of-sale system. This is becoming increasingly common in restaurants, bars, and cafes, where customers can easily tip using the tablet's touch screen.
The practice has grown in popularity due to the convenience and speed of electronic transactions, as well as the ability to provide more precise amounts than traditional cash tips.
However, the specific customs and expectations for tipping on iPads can vary, depending on the location and establishment. Ever since the 2020 pandemic especially, many businesses that wouldn't think to ask for tips before, like coffee shops, are now incorporating iPads as their payment system and asking customers for tips.
Some people might feel pressured at the moment and opt to tip when they really shouldn't have to, and there are a few guidelines you can follow so that you know when to tip and when not to.
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One of the biggest things you should think about when giving a tip is to consider whether the employee you’re tipping is a contracted employer. If they are, consider 20% standard, and raise that percentage for super-exceptional service. This goes for waitstaff, bartenders, taxi drivers, and salon workers, to name a few.
If you get a simple order to go, and you come face-to-face with that iPad, there is no expectation for a minimum tip. While it is generally considered polite to tip your barista, especially if they provide good service, it is not required.
If you feel like giving a tip to the person who helped you, you can always give 10% or even $1 or $2. You may even consider just rounding up to the dollar. Remember, people who work at places like coffee shops and grocery stores are paid an hourly wage that people in service industries like restaurants and salon work are not paid, which is why tips are more commonplace for those service industry workers than grocery stores or coffee shops.
If the service is with an employee who is not reliant on tips, like a car service, tipping may be considered optional. That is to say, you can, of course, feel free to offer a tip if you want to show your appreciation.
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You can quickly calculate tips on your iPhone or Apple Watch calculator.
The Apple Watch has options for you to quickly calculate tips or split a check. Here's how to do it:
If you're only using your iPhone calculator, you can simply open the Calculator app and multiply your total bill by the amount you wish to tip, to get your dollar tip amount. For example, if your bill is $30, and you want to tip 20%, multiply 30 by 0.2 in your iPhone calculator app, and it will give you the tip total. Or if you don't feel like using your calculator app at all, use the Siri function on your iPhone and say, "Hey Siri, what's 20% of 30?" and it will give you the answer.
You can learn about more iPhone calculator quick tips here.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – With temperatures nearing the triple digits, the Department of Human Services is warning parents of the dangers of leaving kids in a hot car.
On average, 38 children die from vehicular heatstroke a year in the U.S. DHS Division of Childcare and Early Childhood Education Director, Tonya Williams said it can happen to anyone. Babies fall asleep, get quiet and parents get busy or distracted.
Williams said some cars have safety features that can keep people from forgetting a child in the car. If you don’t have that, she suggests putting something back there like a phone or purse you need to get out when you do.
“I mean the oppression of this heat and humidity is so much that just standing out is a lot and then you think about being in a car you know there’s just no air circulating so it can get very dangerous for young children in a matter of seconds,” Williams said.
Sometimes it’s not even leaving a child in the car, but them figuring out how to get in the car while a parent isn’t looking. For that, Williams suggests always locking your car to keep children from getting in it.
Williams also has tips for people who might come across a child in a hot car while running errands. She said if you see a child alone in a car at the grocery store or any other parking lot, immediately call 911. If you have another person with you, one of you go into the store and try to find the parent, while the other stays with the child to make sure they are breathing. Williams said it could even come down to breaking a window, but first responders will walk you through that.
“I don’t want to read something that happened after the fact,” Williams said. “I don’t want to be one of those individuals that potentially had some responsibility.”
For parents, she said it’s important to just take your children inside with you even if you’re only going in for a minute. Williams said children’s body temperatures can not regulate so it takes just seconds for kids to have serious health issues if left in a hot car. | https://www.fox16.com/klrt-good-day/department-of-human-services-reminds-parents-of-hot-car-dangers/ | 2022-06-22 15:14:57 | 0 | https://www.fox16.com/klrt-good-day/department-of-human-services-reminds-parents-of-hot-car-dangers/ |
‘I just wish I would’ve held on longer’: 14-year-old swept away in rough waters, family says
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) - The unimaginable happened to a Louisiana family vacationing in Alabama when their 14-year-old son was swept away in rough waters. He has not yet been found.
This was the family’s first time in Orange Beach, and they planned on staying just one day to celebrate their son Tyreke Walker’s 14th birthday.
“I just wish that he comes back,” his mother, Canhtam Nguyen, said.
Dangerous rough waters roped the boy in Saturday evening, just after beach flags were upgraded from red to double red, according to Orange Beach Fire Rescue.
Clint Walker, the boy’s father, was almost swept away with him and was later rushed to the emergency room due to excessive water inhalation.
He shared with WALA some of those last moments with his son.
“He’s like, ‘I’m sorry, I can’t come back,’” Walker said. “I grabbed him, and I had him, but the water was just pulling us and pulling us. Honestly, I didn’t think I was going to make it. I lost his grip. I kept getting thrown to the bottom of the water and, somehow, I made it to shore, and he didn’t. I just wish I would’ve held on longer.”
Orange Beach Fire Rescue transitioned the search from sea to shore, combing the beaches for any sign of Tyreke.
“Right now, our efforts are wanting to bring closure to the family as much as possible, but it’s really a waiting game at this point trying to recover the child,” Battalion Chief Bruce Nelson said.
The family also pleaded for others to be on the lookout.
“If there’s any signs at all,” Nguyen said. “I know that there’s a chance he might not even be on Orange Beach anymore. Just please, I just want to see him. I just want him home with the family. I don’t want that to be the last moment I saw him.”
Along with their son, the family was searching for a good Samaritan who tried to help.
“I don’t know the guy’s name, but in the heat of the moment when everything was happening, there was another dude that went out to go save him,” Walker said. “I just want to tell him personally thank you for trying to help save my son.”
The family has expressed their deepest thank you to Orange Beach Fire Rescue, police, lifeguards, and anyone who has helped to try to find their son.
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More than 500 refugees are missing in the Mediterranean Sea from last week’s accident off the coast of Greece.
The United Nations says there are more displaced today people than ever before in our history – 110 million people have been forced from their homes. More than half of all refugees came from just three countries: Syria (6.5 million), Ukraine (5.7 million), and Afghanistan (5.7 million).
The war in Ukraine that has led to the fastest growing refugee crisis since World War II.The U.N. says that of 8 million or so refugees who have fled the war in Ukraine, about 90 percent are women and children.
We’ll discuss the growing global refugee crisis and what displaced people need most from the international community.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Since the pandemic began, the United States has been using a public health rule designed to limit the spread of disease to expel asylum-seekers on the southern border.
Title 42, as it’s called, has been used more than 2.5 million times to expel migrants since March 2020, although that number includes people who repeatedly attempted to cross the border.
The Supreme Court said in a ruling Tuesday that it would keep Title 42 in place indefinitely. The case will be argued in February, and the stay will be maintained until the justices decide the case.
In November, a federal judge ruled that immigration authorities could no longer use Title 42 to quickly expel prospective asylum-seekers and set a Dec. 21 deadline for its use to end. That set off a legal back-and-forth with a group of conservative-leaning states pushing to keep Title 42 in place and the federal government and immigration advocates say its time is over.
The change comes as surging numbers of people are seeking to enter the country through the southern border and with Republicans intent on making immigration a key issue when they take control of the House in January.
A look at Title 42 and the potential impact of the ruling:
HOW IT STARTED
In March 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an order limiting migration across the southern and northern borders, saying it was necessary to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The virus was ravaging the U.S., schools were shutting down and hospitals filling up, and President Donald Trump was trying numerous ways to limit migration, his signature political issue.
The order authorized Customs and Border Protection to immediately remove migrants, including people seeking asylum, to prevent the spread of the virus. The order said areas where migrants were held often weren’t designed to quarantine people or allow for social distancing and could put border personnel and others at risk.
“The public health risks of inaction are stark,” it said.
The Biden administration continued the policy. While many Democrats pushed President Joe Biden to overturn Trump’s anti-immigration measures, some — especially in border states — have advocated to keep Title 42, saying the U.S. is unprepared for an increase in asylum-seekers. When the CDC moved to lift it earlier this year, moderate Democrats — including Sens. Mark Kelly of Arizona and Raphael Warnock of Georgia — wanted it to stay.
THE COURT FIGHT
In 2021, a group representing immigrants who were denied the right to seek asylum sued to end the use of Title 42.
As that case made its way through the courts, the CDC announced last April that the rule was no longer needed because vaccines and treatments were becoming much more widespread.
That sparked Republican-leaning states to file their own lawsuit aimed at keeping Title 42 in place. The states argued that ending the rule would lead to a surge in migrants to their states that would in turn take a toll on their services. That argument found favor with a Trump-appointed judge in Louisiana who ordered keeping the restrictions in place. The judge found Biden’s administration failed to follow administrative procedures requiring public notice and time to gather public comment on the plan to end the restrictions.
But that ruling was effectively blocked by another federal judge in a separate lawsuit in Washington. That judge, appointed by Democratic President Bill Clinton, ruled on Nov. 15 that the Biden administration must lift the asylum restrictions by Dec. 21. That ruling, addressing broader questions about Title 42, took precedence over the Texas ruling, cheering immigration advocates. In a key development, the federal government did not appeal to keep the public health restrictions in place.
“The court was correct to find that banning migrants, while allowing the rest of the country to open up, is unlawfully arbitrary, causes grave harm to desperate asylum-seekers, and overrides the United States’ legal commitments to provide a safe haven for those fleeing persecution,” said Lee Gelernt, a lawyer for the American Civil Liberties Union.
Then a group of conservative states tried to intervene to keep Title 42 in place. They argued that the cancellation of pandemic-era policy “will cause an enormous disaster at the border” and the additional migrants will increase the states’ costs for law enforcement, education and health care. They’ve also argued that they had to intervene after the federal government did not push to keep Title 42 in place. The case has gone all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court, who last week ordered a temporary stay keeping Title 42 in place so it could thoroughly study each side’s arguments.
The Supreme Court’s decision Tuesday extended the temporary stay indefinitely as it set a February timetable for hearing arguments.
DOES TITLE 42 AFFECT ALL ASYLUM-SEEKERS?
Not really. The Biden administration has not used it with children traveling alone, only single adults or families. And the ban has been unevenly enforced by nationality, falling largely on migrants from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador — in addition to Mexicans — because Mexico allows them to be returned from the United States. Last month, Mexico began accepting Venezuelans who are expelled from the United States under Title 42, causing a sharp drop in Venezuelans seeking asylum at the U.S. border.
Some other nationalities are less likely to be subject to Title 42 because costs or frayed relations with their home countries, Cuba for example, make it difficult for the U.S. to send them back. People from these countries have become a growing presence at the border, confident they will be released in the United States to pursue their immigration cases.
According to the most recent figures released by Customs and Border Protection officials, illegal border crossings by Cubans and Nicaraguans rose sharply in November while overall migration flows were little changed from October.
WHAT HAPPENS IF TITLE 42 ENDS?
If it goes away, asylum-seekers will be interviewed by asylum officers who will determine if they have a “credible fear” of being persecuted in their home countries. If they’re found to face a credible threat, they can stay in the U.S. until a final determination is made.
That can take years. Although some are detained while their asylum process plays out, the vast majority are freed into the United States with notices to appear in immigration court or report to immigration authorities.
The Department of Homeland Security said in a memo outlining their preparations for the end of Title 42’s use that the current system is not designed “to handle the current volume of migration nor the increased volume we expect over the coming weeks and months.”
It said it is preparing for a possible surge by cracking down on smuggling networks, speeding removal of those found to have little basis to stay in the U.S., and working with international partners to stem migration. It said it’s also seeking more money from Congress. Meanwhile, as temperatures plummeted last week, thousands of migrants were gathered on the Mexican side of the border waiting to see what happens if and when Title 42’s use ends.
Republicans, who will control the House come January, are expected to make immigration a major issue. Already there have been calls to impeach the Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Some Democrats have also voiced concern about what happens when Title 42 goes away. In a letter to Biden this week, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas joined two Texas Republicans — Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Tony Gonzales — in asking Biden to keep Title 42 in place, saying there was a crisis at the southern border and that DHS hadn’t presented a plan to maintain control there.
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MIAMI — Donald Trump was set to make his first court appearance Tuesday in a historic criminal case charging the former president with hoarding top secret government documents, boastfully displaying them to visitors and trying to hide them from investigators who demanded them back.
The case is laden with political implications for Trump, who currently holds the dominant spot in the early days of the 2024 Republican presidential primary. But it also poses profound legal consequences given the prospect of a years-long prison sentence. Even for a defendant whose post-presidential life has been dominated by investigations, the documents probe has stood out for both the apparent volume of evidence amassed by prosecutors and the severity of the allegations.
It’s also a watershed moment for a Justice Department that until last week had never before brought charges against a former president. Attorney General Merrick Garland, an appointee of President Joe Biden, sought to insulate the department from political attacks by handing ownership of the case last year to a special counsel Jack Smith, who on Friday declared, “We have one set of laws in this country, and they apply to everyone.”
The arraignment, though largely procedural in nature, is the latest in an unprecedented public reckoning this year for Trump, who faces charges in New York arising from hush money payments during his 2016 presidential campaign as well as ongoing investigations in Washington and Atlanta into efforts to undo the results of the 2020 race. He’s sought to project confidence in the face of unmistakable legal peril, attacking Smith as “deranged,” pledging to stay in the race and scheduling a speech and fundraiser for Tuesday night at his Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club.
“They’re using this because they can’t win the election fairly and squarely,” Trump said Monday in an interview with Americano Media.
The court appearance is also unfolding against the backdrop of potential protests and unrest. Some high-profile backers have used barbed rhetoric to voice support. Trump himself has encouraged supporters to join a planned protest Tuesday at the Miami courthouse, where he is expected to surrender to authorities.
Some Trump supporters were also planning to load buses to head to Miami from other parts of Florida, raising concerns for law enforcement officials who are preparing for the potential of unrest around the courthouse. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said the city would be ready, and police chief Manuel A. Morales said downtown could see anywhere from a few thousand up to 50,000 protesters. He said the city would divert traffic and possibly block streets depending on crowd size.
As Trump’s motorcade slowed to a crawl as it entered his Miami resort on Monday, a loud cheer went up from about 50 supporters who had gathered across the street. He flashed them a thumbs up as he passed and they waved their pro-Trump signs and banners.
A near-brawl broke out just minutes before Trump’s arrival when a man stood in front of the crowd holding signs and wearing a suit covered with a two-word phrase calling the former president an obscenity. Supporters rushed him and several screamed at him before Doral police interceded and moved him down the street.
A federal grand jury in Washington had heard testimony for months in the documents case, but the Justice Department filed it in Florida, where Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort is located and where many of the alleged acts of obstruction occurred. Though Trump is set to appear Tuesday before a federal magistrate, the case has been assigned to a District Court judge he appointed, Aileen Cannon, who ruled in his favor last year in a dispute over whether an outside special master could be appointed to review the seized classified documents. A federal appeals panel ultimately overturned her ruling.
It’s unclear what defenses Trump is likely to cite as the case moves forward. Two of his lead lawyers announced their resignation on the morning after his indictment, and the notes and recollections of another attorney, M. Evan Corcoran, are cited repeatedly throughout the 49-page charging document, suggesting that prosecutors may see him as a key witness.
Trump has said he’s looking to add to his legal team though no announcements were made Monday. But that matters because, under the rules of the district, defendants are required to have a local lawyer for an arraignment to proceed.
The Justice Department unsealed Friday an indictment charging Trump with 37 felony counts, 31 relating to the willful retention of national defense information. Other charges include conspiracy to commit obstruction and false statements.
The indictment alleges Trump intentionally retained hundreds of classified documents that he took with him from the White House to Mar-a-Lago after leaving the presidency in January 2021. The material he stored, including in a bathroom, ballroom, bedroom and shower, included material on nuclear programs, defense and weapons capabilities of the U.S. and foreign governments and a Pentagon “attack plan,” the indictment says. The information, if exposed, could have put at risk members of the military, confidential human sources and intelligence collection methods, prosecutors said.
Beyond that, prosecutors say, he sought to obstruct government efforts to recover the documents, including by directing personal aide Walt Nauta — who was charged alongside Trump — to move boxes to conceal them and also suggesting to his own lawyer that he hide or destroy documents sought by a Justice Department subpoena.
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Tucker reported from Washington. Associated Press writers Jill Colvin in New York, Adriana Gomez Licon in Miami and Terry Spencer in Doral, Florida, contributed to this report.
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Shannon Reiser had a hand in all four goals during Matawan’s 4-0 victory over Neptune in Matawan.
Reiser finished with three goals and one assist as Matawan (5-2-1) took control with three goals in the second half. Sophia Garafalo added one goal and two assists.
Elizabeth Podlaski made 13 saves in net for Neptune (3-7).
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March Madness: Athletes balance privacy, online profile
By JOHN MARSHALL
AP Basketball Writer
Aliyah Boston recalls her parents prodding her to be more active on social media, to extend her brand as her basketball prowess began to draw national attention.
She said she would be more active — and then post just one photo in two months, which is no way for an athlete influencer to earn big money in the era of name, image and likeness compensation.
Eventually, the South Carolina superstar saw the light — and the green.
“With the NIL, my mom and my dad were like: this is the time for social media to continue to brand yourself,” Boston said. “That’s when I really started to post more.”
The NIL age has opened a vast new world of earning potential for athletes. Social media platforms, once solely windows into smaller worlds, are now heavily trafficked gateways to wider audiences and revenue streams. Social media also turbocharged March Madness, an event that already had communal elements — think bracket and office pool — before the internet even existed.
Taking advantage of this chaotic social media explosion to cash in requires a bit of savvy, discernment and engagement — lots of engagement.
“Some things you think will go viral and it goes nowhere,” said Jeffrey Weiner, senior vice president of sports marketing firm GSE Worldwide. “Some things you think are silly and no one’s going to care about and it goes viral. You never know. You shouldn’t worry about the ‘like’ numbers and things like that. Just post, post, post.”
Finding the right fit is key when it comes to NIL deals.
If an athlete hawks something they don’t believe in, it will show in their posts. No one is going to buy a product or solicit a business if the person promoting it appears to be going through the motions or comes off as a used car salesman — unless that’s the schtick they’re going for.
“I don’t want my page to turn into full of advertisements and me shoving things down people’s throats,” said Nebraska pole vaulter Jess Gardner, who has partnered with about 15 different brands and has more than 300,000 combined followers on TikTok and Instagram.
“That’s not why people are coming to my page,” she said. “I make fun and lighthearted content, and so I can do that if I’m working with brands I actually love. That’s where I want to take the NIL route.”
Personality sells.
The tendency when promoting a product is to switch personalities, like a TV anchorperson shifting to an on-air persona. Many of the most successful influencers find a balance, staying true to their identity while still promoting the product.
Authenticity with a dash of amusement is the best bet.
“End of the day it’s a video distribution platform and it allows athletes to showcase their personality however they see fit,” said Julian Valentin, head of customer success for NIL platform Opendorse. “I always say with student athletes to only do what you’re comfortable with.”
That’s the way Shaylee Gonzales approaches it.
The Texas guard has 206,000 TikTok followers on, 93,000 more on Instagram. Her posts are a mix of basketball, fashion, personal life and products she has deals with.
“The more you are yourself, the more people will like to follow you and feel like they know you,” she said. “I love posting things that I enjoy doing or hobbies I like to do.”
Find the right balance of business and whimsiness and social media opens the the NIL revenue stream.
Miami twin basketball players Haley and Hanna Cavinder are social media sensations who have cashed in on their online fame. Hanna Cavinder noted that the twins carefully choose what they post online.
“Everybody thinks they know you, but they only know the things you want to show them,” she said. “Obviously, I love connecting with my audience and my fans and being organic. They love the twin thing, so we love sharing that. But honestly, I live a more private life than people think.”
“You pick and choose what you want people to see,” she added. “And that’s just kind of how I go about it. Now, social media is more of my business, not more of my life.”
With more than 4.4 million followers on their shared TikTok account alone, they have become millionaires through NIL deals.
Those deals will likely increase during March Madness, especially after the Hurricanes upset No. 1 seed Indiana in the NCAA Tournament.
“I think what I love the most is it’s setting me up so much for the future,” Haley Cavinder said. “And name, image and likeness, all athletes, especially female athletes, if you use it the right way and to your advantage and you remain consistent, it’ll help you in the future.”
That’s what got Boston’s attention — well, after her parents noticed first.
The All-American has promoted Buick, Crocs, Orange Theory, Under Armour and Six Star Nutrition, among other brands. She will likely be one of the WNBA’s top draft picks and could have a lucrative overseas career as well, but has already set a firm financial foundation.
“I have people in my corner who help me be able to work with brands, agencies,” she said. “It’s been smooth.”
And lucrative.
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AP National Writer Eddie Pells, AP Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds and AP Sports Writer Eric Olson contributed.
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Weather permitting, a full slate of Michigan High School Athletic Association events are on today’s schedule.
But anyone who doesn’t feel like battling the elements – assuming the games are played – can stay warm and dry in their own homes and still catch all the action thanks to live streaming on the NFHS Network.
To check out which games are being live streamed, visit NFHSNetwork.com.
Game are accessible for $11.99 per month or $79.99 per year and can be purchased here.
Also, be sure to visit the NFHS website throughout the day to see if the schedule of games has been updated. Viewers can also visit each school’s website or social media pages for any alternative streaming opportunities.
Here’s a look at some of the games scheduled to be live streamed today.
Baseball
Freeland at Bay City John Glenn, 4 p.m.
Goodrich at Lake Fenton, 4 p.m.
Saginaw Nouvel at Hemlock, 4 p.m.
Lacrosse
Lake Fenton at Fenton girls, 5 p.m.
East Lansing at Okemos girls, 5 p.m.
Swartz Creek at Flushing girls, 5 p.m.
Softball
Midland Bullock Creek at Bay City John Glenn 4 p.m.
Soccer
Covert at Michigan Lutheran Seminary, 5 p.m.
Track and field
Gull Lake at Kalamazoo Central, 4 p.m. | https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2023/05/how-to-watch-michigan-high-school-sports-action-on-5-2-23.html | 2023-05-02 13:31:45 | 1 | https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2023/05/how-to-watch-michigan-high-school-sports-action-on-5-2-23.html |
NEW YORK (AP) — Lizzo wowed in a bright orange Dolce & Gabbana opera coat adorned with flowers and a huge hood as the wild and wacky Grammys red carpet did not disappoint Sunday. Tattered streetwear, T-shirts and denim mixed with blinged-out couture, wild patterns and plenty of skin.
Lizzo walked gingerly as she navigated her heavy coat with a long train. After a while, she dropped the coat to her shoulders to reveal a busty sequin corset gown underneath in a softer orange. The coat was entirely embroidered with handmade silk flowers, and the gown was silk with crystal mesh Swarovski details. She accessorized with crystal-embellished heels and sheer fingerless gloves.
“Lizzo is a floral garden fantasy in her ruffle orange 3D robe and matching corset dress underneath,” said Holly Katz, a stylist and host of the Fashion Crimes podcast. “And we love to hear her roar!”
Taylor Swift, channeling her Midnights era, wore a long two-piece sparkly skirt with a high-neck, long-sleeve crop top, all by Roberto Cavalli. They were, yes, midnight blue. She added statement diamond earrings by Lorraine Schwartz, her hair in an updo.
Fashion lover Harry Styles walked the carpet in a rainbow harlequin pattern jumpsuit adorned with Swarovski crystals. He was shirtless underneath. His low-cut, multicolored Egonlab look drew cheers. Egonlab is a young brand out of Paris.
“The man seems like he’s having an enormous amount of fun with fashion, and even if that doesn’t mean wearing harlequin overalls for most of us, the end result — the sheer joy of it — is something we should all aim for,” said Esquire’s style director, Jonathan Evans.
Cardi B., meanwhile, wore a bombshell, sculptural electric blue gown with huge shoulders and a headpiece over one eye.
“I’m trying, I’m trying,” she told photographers as she carefully walked down the carpet.
Cardi’s look was from Gaurav Gupta’s latest collection, “continuing to prove she intrinsically understands the delicate style dynamics of the Grammys carpet. It’s not about being silly, but rather making a statement,” said Bianca Betancourt, digital culture editor for Harper’s Bazaar.
To present the award for best rap album, Cardi donned a silver metallic assemblage from the archive of Paco Rabanne. Rabanne died Friday in France at age 88. The top and skirt were done by Julien Dossena in 2021. The matching hood that covered her eyes dates to 2020.
Anitta also made a splash in black Versace from 2003.
“She went toward a more gothic aesthetic,” Betancourt said. “The flowing gown was sublimely tailored and showed the global star doing red carpet elegance in her own way. It was still sexy, still youthful, but still elevated. It didn’t look obviously vintage, which is a testament to Donatella’s artistry.”
Machine Gun Kelly, who often pushes into edgy fashion, was in a silver double-breasted laminated foil suit with a Swarovski crystal harness. It was custom Dolce & Gabbana. He was accompanied by Megan Fox in creamy Zuhair Murad. Her gown had a corset bodice and heart embroidered applique.
Sam Smith was in fire engine red. They were accompanied by Kim Petras, and drag queens Violet Chachki and Gottmik in the same color. Smith wore a top hat with a veil. They, too, wore matching gloves, a trend of the night.
Monochrome was a major theme, Betancourt said.
“It’s a great way to experiment with more avant-garde looks while still maintaining a sense of stylistic structure,” she said. “Lizzo and Kacey Musgraves also opted for monochrome and textured looks from Dolce & Gabbana and Valentino.”
The marathon carpet kicked off with some notable looks. Doja Cat, always pushing her fashion envelope, showed up in a vinyl, one-shoulder and skintight black gown with long matching gloves from Atelier Versace. Bebe Rexha sizzled in hot pink with twists from head to toe and a va-va-voom halter bodice, proving that Barbiecore is going strong. The look was Moschino by Jeremy Scott.
Musgraves, in Valentino, also took the Barbie note with a feathery cape in a lighter pink hue over a catsuit.
There were golden crowns (Matt B), glittery mouth bling (Alligator Jesus) and epic tattoos (Alisha Gaddis). And lots of slouchy and roomy looks that spoke to many of the men, as did an embroidered denim shorts ensemble for Benny Blanco.
“While there weren’t any giant, unmissable, overwhelmingly popular red-carpet trends on the men’s fashion front, that actually proved to be a positive this year. It gave the smaller trends a little bit more room to shine,” Evans said.
His most compelling? The double-breasted suit, or jacket.
“It’s not just a 2023 thing, of course, but the popularity of the DB tends to ebb and flow, and it seems like this year could be a very good one for the silhouette. LL Cool J, Jack Harlow, Saint JHN and Scott Evans all wore a version of it. They all looked fantastic, and the really great thing is that men in all walks of life can emulate their outfits and look equally fantastic,” he said.
Evans also had thoughts on all that denim.
“Miguel was decked out in it. Benny Blanco, too. The looks were seemingly made with the word ‘divisive’ in mind, but they smacked of a sort of youth-culture cool that embraces that word instead of shying away from it. Love ‘em or hate ’em, those outfits seem like a bellwether of a more denim-forward world in the near future, so take note,” he said.
But back to Doja Cat’s vinyl.
“Who can’t stop talking about Doja Cat donning 30,000 red Swarovski crystals for Paris Fashion Week? Well, she certainly doesn’t disappoint at the Grammys as she totally channeled the queen of darkness,” Katz said. “The Mia Farrow 60′s haircut was a perfect match for this look.”
Betancourt was also a Doja fan.
“The look was gritty, sexy and much like Doja herself, forward-thinking. Her makeup also deserves a notable mention. It was an exquisite cat eye (pun intended) by Ernesto Casillas with a juicy metallic glossed lip that echoed the early aughts, but done without the kitsch most 2000s-inspired looks often perpetuate,” she said.
Viola Davis, meanwhile, completed her EGOT by winning a Grammy at the Grammys pre-telecast ceremony in a Naeem Kahn red, silver and blue tiered sequin short-sleeved gown.
Shania Twain isn’t up for a Grammy. That, she said, freed her to have fun with fashion. Twain’s hair was red and her Harris Reed wide-belled pantsuit was adorned with huge black polka dots against white. She topped it off with a towering, matching wide-brim hat.
“Here I am with all my new fun things to wear,” she said. Reed is a young British American designer she wanted to support. Her goal: “I just wanted to add some pop and cheer.”
Twain, said Katz, “definitely scored in the avant-garde category but does sort of look like she just stepped out of Alice in Wonderland.”
Laverne Cox WAS “Wakanda Forever” in her custom strapless leather Kim Kassas embellished warrior figure dress and African-inspired jewelry, Katz said. “Paying homage to the African culture through fashion is always in style.”
Cox’s leather dress by Kim Kassas honors the vision of the late fashion editor Andre Leon Talley. There was another vibe on her mind: “Egyptian/Cleopatra.”
Prabal Gurung whipped up a custom sunny yellow chiffon look for Kelsea Ballerini with light-as-air back pieces she unfurled on the carpet. Amanda Gorman was in a top color of the night: black. Gorman, wearing Prada, twirled her long, sheer overlay worn over a mini-dress on the red carpet.
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MIAMI, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo, 25, visited Nicklaus Children's Hospital for a special reunion with a cancer warrior. Michael, age 21 from Miami, has a very rare and aggressive form of leukemia that affects his liver and spleen and has been in treatment for a couple of years at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.
Several months ago, Michael received a special FaceTime from Bam that started their friendship. This time, they met in person when the Miami Heat superstar paid a surprise visit to Michael and other children receiving care at Nicklaus Children's.
Separately, Miami Heat head coach, Erik Spoelstra, and his wife Nikki Sapp Spoelstra, also turned to Nicklaus Children's when their 4-year-old son Santiago was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma. Last month, the Spoelstra's announced that Santiago was in remission, now cancer free.
During his visit, Bam also delivered food to the nursing staff in the Emergency Department with Pedro Pollo from Pollo Tropical, and spent some time with patients in the hematology / oncology unit. Bam took photos, handed out coloring / activity books with his friend and Miami artist Vic Garcia, and enjoyed a meet and greet with more patients and their families.
Before leaving, Michael surprised Bam with an autographed basketball signed by many of the other cancer warriors he met during his day at the hospital.
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Founded in 1950 by Variety Clubs International, Nicklaus Children's Hospital is South Florida's only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children, with nearly 800 attending physicians and more than 500 pediatric subspecialists. The 309-bed hospital, known as Miami Children's Hospital from 1983 through 2014, is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine with many specialty programs routinely ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report since 2008. The hospital is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern United States and since 2003 has been designated an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet facility, the nursing profession's most prestigious institutional honor. For more information, please visit www.nicklauschildrens.org.
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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A police chase with a 78-year-old woman who was driving against traffic came to a crashing finale Thursday, dash camera video showed.
Deputies with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office were monitoring traffic along SR580 in Oldsmar when they spotted 78-year-old Virginia Smith, of Oldsmar, driving eastbound in the westbound lanes just after 1 a.m.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies tried several times to get Smith to pull over. In a dash camera video obtained by News Channel 8, one deputy can be heard yelling at smith to “pull over” while the two drove side by side.
After several failed attempts, deputies stopped Smith’s car using a Precision Immobilization Technique or “PIT” Maneuver.
Smith was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence. She was held in the Hillsborough County jail without bond. | https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/watch-pinellas-deputies-use-pit-maneuver-to-stop-78-year-old-wrong-way-driver/ | 2022-08-26 00:09:57 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/watch-pinellas-deputies-use-pit-maneuver-to-stop-78-year-old-wrong-way-driver/ |
WFO EUREKA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, November 27, 2022
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FROST ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1000 PM PST Sat Nov 26 2022
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 31 will result in frost
formation.
* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast and
Mendocino Coast Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if
left uncovered.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings are issued during the local
growing season as defined by climatology and local agriculture
experts. Once the growing season has ended these statements will
no longer be issued until the spring.
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AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – One person has died following a carbon monoxide leak at an Ohio apartment complex in which pet birds alerted firefighters to the danger.
Officials with Summit County confirm the county medical examiner’s office is investigating the death of a 66-year-old woman as possibly related to carbon monoxide. The woman was discovered in the bathroom within the Akron apartment complex, and was pronounced dead at the scene just after midnight.
Akron firefighters had been called to the Timber Top Apartments & Townhomes on Rocky Brook Drive just before 10 p.m. Thursday for a medical emergency.
It didn’t take long for one firefighter to realize they had a bigger problem: carbon monoxide.
As firefighters checked on a 23-year-old man, they said he couldn’t give direct answers to their questions and expressed worry about his birds.
“He was real nervous about them,” Lt. Tim Morrison of the Akron Fire Department said. “He had like eight or nine birds in his house and what happened was one of the lieutenants walked over to the birds’ cage, and just to say, ‘Oh, everything’s fine,’ and he looked in and he saw four dead birds on the bottom of the cage.”
The firefighter asked the man’s parents how they were feeling and they couldn’t give him a straight answer. That’s when he knew there was a problem.
A carbon monoxide check found high levels of the odorless, colorless gas in the apartment.
Morrison said they ended up evacuating about 20 apartments after high levels of carbon monoxide were found in other units as well.
Morrison said firefighters had to “bust down” the door of one of those apartments. Inside they found two young children and two adults who were both unconscious.
“It was a great save,” Morrison said.
Morrison said 10 people were transported to local hospitals. The identities of the patients and their conditions were not available early Friday morning.
“It’s pretty amazing Lt. [Cameron] Mack was able to put things together and realize that something wasn’t right,” Morrison said.
“If he wasn’t smart enough to put those things together,” Morrison said. “We’d had a much worse situation going on.”
Once firefighters ventilated the affected apartments, police officers were able to escort other residents to their apartments to retrieve medications and other important belongings. The American Red Cross was assisting the evacuees with a place to stay until their apartments were safe to return to.
“This shows you how important having a carbon monoxide detector is, how important it is, to have that kind of detector in your home,” Morrison said. He also said everyone should have a smoke detector.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year more than 4,000 people are hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
The symptoms can come on quickly, and appear flu-like with headache, dizziness, upset stomach and vomiting. Chest pains and confusion can also be part of the mix. Symptoms can also creep up on victims when they’re asleep or intoxicated, putting them in serious danger before they know it.
While thousands are hospitalized every year for carbon monoxide poisoning, roughly 50,000 will visit the emergency room because of it. An estimated 430 people die from the hazard every year. | https://www.krqe.com/news/weird/1-dead-10-hospitalized-from-carbon-monoxide-leak-after-birds-alert-firefighters/ | 2022-10-21 17:13:38 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/news/weird/1-dead-10-hospitalized-from-carbon-monoxide-leak-after-birds-alert-firefighters/ |
NEW YORK, July 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 29, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Wells Fargo securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Wells Fargo class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7261 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 29, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (2) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (3) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (4) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (5) as a result, Wells Fargo's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is continuing to investigate a recent outbreak of norovirus linked to raw oysters harvested in Texas.
As of Thursday, 211 total norovirus cases linked to the raw oysters have been reported in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas, according to an updated CDC outbreak advisory. The agency also acknowledged that there are likely more than 211 cases, as some of those sickened may not report or seek treatment for their illnesses.
Officials said the outbreak appears to stem from oysters from harvest area TX 1 in Galveston Bay, Texas.
The affected oysters were harvested between Nov. 17 and Dec. 7, and were sold at retail and restaurant locations across the aforementioned eight states, though it’s possible they may have been distributed to other states as well, the CDC said.
On Dec. 9, Publix issued a recall after Texas health officials reported over 40 illnesses. The chain said the oysters, which had a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) of 29697000000, were sold at both Publix locations and Publix GreenWise markets.
The FDA later confirmed that the oysters were potentially contaminated with norovirus.
“Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States,” the CDC said. “However, state, local, and territorial health departments are not required to report individual cases of norovirus illness to a national surveillance system. That’s why we may not know about many cases, especially if people do not go to a doctor’s office or hospital.”
According to the CDC, there are about 2,500 norovirus outbreaks each year in the United States, mostly concentrated between November and April. Norovirus symptoms can include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. These symptoms can start within 12 to 48 hours of exposure to the virus.
Those who are older or pregnant, and those with compromised immune systems, are at greater risk of illness. Anyone who is suffering from illness symptoms such as fever, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, chills and headache should seek medical attention.
Infected individuals are also at risk of dehydration, health officials warn.
Anyone who believes they may have purchased a package of contaminated oysters from Galveston Bay is being instructed to discard them. Those who purchased unpackaged oysters are encouraged to contact the seller to learn where they were harvested.
Additional guidance for retailers, restaurants and consumers is available at the CDC’s website. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/cdc-norovirus-outbreak-linked-to-oysters-sickens-hundreds-across-8-states/ | 2022-12-17 20:29:09 | 0 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/cdc-norovirus-outbreak-linked-to-oysters-sickens-hundreds-across-8-states/ |
Every day, police officers respond to reports of all sorts of events and nonevents, most of which never make the news. Here is a sampling of lesser-known — but no less noteworthy — incidents from police log books (a.k.a. blotters) in our communities.
ADVENTUROUS ANTELOPE
An African antelope named Mary that escaped from the Lupa Zoo in Ludlow on April 1 has spent the past month on the lam. Joan Lupa, who operates the zoo, said Mary is 22 years old, which in antelope years, makes her “an old gal.” But apparently, she’s still young at heart. The eland antelope got out when a tree fell during a storm and broke the paddock that she and her mate were housed in. While her male companion stayed put, Mary had other plans and proceeded to embark on a whirlwind tour of the surrounding area. Lupa Zoo and Ludlow Animal Control shared information about her escape on social media, asking people to keep an eye out for her and contact authorities if they see her. “She is a non aggressive herbivore. Do not approach because she will run, instead call your local police to notify the extraction team,” Ludlow Animal Control wrote in an April 5 Facebook post. “She can kick if approached from behind and startled like a horse, but will not rear on hind legs. Please be careful while driving & contact dispatch if you see her.” Soon after she went missing, Edison DePaula Jr., the owner of Moose Hill Farms in Wilbraham, took a video of Mary at his farm. Then on April 17, another eyewitness, Becca Day, shot video of Mary sauntering along Route 181 in Palmer. The folks at the zoo are thankful to everyone who has reported sightings of her, because they are anxiously waiting to bring her home. As of May 1, Mary was still on the run.
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At 10:53 a.m. on March 10, Watertown police responded to a report of a fight between two dog owners at Filippello Park. According to police, one man was trying to leave the fenced dog park area while another man approached the gate and yelled for him to put his dog on a leash. The man who was exiting — let’s call him #1 — told police that when the new arrival came in, their two dogs began to bark at each other, and the new guy kicked #1′s dog, then allegedly struck #1 in the face and put him in a headlock. The alleged assailant told a different story to police: He said when the dogs became agitated he tried to separate them by kicking #1′s dog, and he accused # 1 of pushing him (and denied putting him into a headlock). Police issued a summons to #2 — a 40-year-old Watertown resident — on charges of assault and battery and cruelty to an animal, while #1 was not charged, they said.
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SAVING A YOUNG GREAT HORNED OWL
On April 12, while Danvers firefighters were out in the woods trying to put out a fire that started the evening before, they found a young owl lying motionless on the ground. The bird appeared to be in distress, so firefighters placed it in a box and moved it out of the smoky woods and gave it some water, which really seemed to help. They posted a video on Facebook of the owl drinking from a water bottle, and with every sip, the little bird appeared to become more responsive. A local wildlife rehabilitator determined the bird was a young great horned owl that probably fell out of its nest during the fire. It was a bit lethargic from inhaling so much smoke, but otherwise appeared to be healthy. The owl was brought back to the same area where firefighters had found it and released there, with the hope that it could reconnect with its mother. “While we did not spot its mother, rescuers could hear an owl calling in the distance,” the Facebook post said. “Hopefully they are now reunited!”
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Tuesday strongly condemning piracy, armed robbery and hostage-taking in the Gulf of Guinea, the world’s top hotspot for attacks on shipping and seafarers.
The resolution sponsored by Ghana and Norway calls on countries on Africa’s west coast along the Gulf of Guinea to criminalize piracy and armed robbery at sea and take action to penalize perpetrators.
It stresses the importance of enhanced coordination among countries on the Gulf of Guinea and international and regional organizations to deter pirates and robbers. It also urges all countries to share information with Interpol, the international law enforcement body.
Ghana’s U.N. ambassador, Harold Agyeman, told the council that despite a resolution it adopted 10 years ago and a code of conduct on the way in which states in the region address the issue of piracy, 130 of the 135 kidnappings of ships’ crews worldwide in 2020 took place in the Gulf of Guinea.
According to the International Maritime Bureau’s Piracy Reporting Center, global piracy dropped in 2021 but the threat level in the Gulf of Guinea region remains high.
Calling maritime piracy “one of the foremost security concerns on the African continent,” Agyeman said that “urgent attention is required in combating the menace since it is detrimental to the development of coastal economies in the region.”
He said piracy also risks compounding a host of other challenges facing West Africa, including a surge in terrorism, a return of military coups and the worsening impact of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Norwegian Ambassador Mona Juul said, “Every day, more than a thousand boats and ships crisscross the waters of the Gulf of Guinea.”
“It is crucial for the development and economic welfare of dozens of countries in west, central and southern Africa” for the piracy to be ended, she said.
According to a recent U.N. study, Juul said, piracy in the Gulf of Guinea costs countries on the coast at least $2 billion a year.
“Even with the encouraging progress being made -- helped by renewed efforts by countries like Nigeria -- the Gulf of Guinea remains the world’s most dangerous places for ships and seafarers,” she said.
The resolution asks U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to report within five months on the underlying causes of piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea “including any possible and potential linkages with terrorism in west and central Africa and the Sahel.” | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/UN-condemns-piracy-in-world-s-hotspot-the-Gulf-17210912.php | 2022-06-01 01:31:25 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/UN-condemns-piracy-in-world-s-hotspot-the-Gulf-17210912.php |
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Three children under the age of 5 are dead and their mother was taken to a hospital after a house fire in North Carolina on Monday morning, authorities said.
Greensboro Deputy Fire Chief Dwayne Church says firefighters called to a home on Grimsley Street around 8 a.m. learned that there might be children inside and found fire coming out of the windows and the front door, news outlets reported. It took firefighters about five minutes of battling the blaze to reach the children, but Church said the children were dead. The mother was taken to a hospital and was in stable condition, he said.
Neighbors reported that there were seven kids living in the house at one point, but firefighters searched the home and did not find other children, Church said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and the children’s bodies will be sent to the medical examiner’s office. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Officials-3-kids-under-5-dead-after-NC-house-fire-17649308.php | 2022-12-13 00:03:05 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Officials-3-kids-under-5-dead-after-NC-house-fire-17649308.php |
Multiple Arkansas students taken to hospital after student passes out gummies, officials say
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Gray News) – The Jonesboro Police Department is investigating an incident that resulted in several Jonesboro Public School students being transported to the hospital.
According to the school superintendent, Dr. Kim Wilbanks, a first-grade student at Jonesboro Math & Science brought gummies to school and shared them with classmates during the lunch hour.
Wilbanks said when staff discovered the gummies were being shared, the district contacted the parents and poison control, who suggested the students be checked out by their doctors.
The Jonesboro Police Department said six students were transported to the hospital by their parents and the kids’ conditions are unknown, but Wilbanks described the situation as “not an emergency.”
Police investigators are working on the case right now and no arrests have been made.
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LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) - A woman lost everything during a fire Thursday morning, June 2 in Louisville.
Louisville Fire Chief Robert Hutto said the fire happened at the woman’s home on North Columbus Avenue.
The fire started inside the garage, he said.
The fire chief said the homeowner’s fire alarm saved her life.
Investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire. | https://www.wtva.com/news/home-destroyed-in-louisville/article_d7a40a4c-e298-11ec-9dc2-43bcc2d5e8b3.html | 2022-06-02 19:52:32 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/home-destroyed-in-louisville/article_d7a40a4c-e298-11ec-9dc2-43bcc2d5e8b3.html |
For years, Predator Defense, a national organization, has been wanting to ban on cyanide bombs used to kill predators like coyotes.
These bombs are still going off to kill wildlife predators in 13 states, including North Dakota.
But soon, Congress may ban this act on public lands nationwide.
These bombs contain a capsule of cyanide that is hidden using some kind of bait smeared on it.
When a coyote, dog, or other animal tugs on it, the device is injected into the animal’s mouth, releasing the poisonous gas.
Right now, Congress introduced two bills to ban these small devices on all public lands.
Predators do tend to kill livestock nationwide, but according to the USDA, it’s rare in North Dakota.
The bills are only introduced in Congress, but we will keep you updated. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/efforts-to-protect-wildlife-predators/ | 2022-08-14 00:40:52 | 1 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/efforts-to-protect-wildlife-predators/ |
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is calling on Moderna not to quadruple the price of its COVID-19 vaccine, saying Tuesday that the plan amounts to “unacceptable corporate greed.”
In a Tuesday letter sent to Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel, Sanders urged the company to reconsider its decision and refrain from any price increase “in light of the role the federal government has played in the development of the vaccine.”
Sanders, the incoming chairman of the Senate Health Committee, said the company’s decision to charge up to $130 a dose once the shots move to the commercial marketplace is “outrageous” and will cost taxpayers billions of dollars.
“As you know, the federal government, over the years, has supported Moderna every step of the way going back to 2013 when your company reportedly only had three employees. Now, in the midst of a continuing public health crisis and a growing federal deficit, is not the time for Moderna to be quadrupling the price of this vaccine,” he wrote. “Now is not the time for unacceptable corporate greed.”
Moderna did not immediately return a request for comment.
Bancel told The Wall Street Journal on Monday that Moderna is considering charging between $110 to $130 per dose in the U.S. when the government’s contract ends and the vaccine shifts to commercial distribution.
The price range would match what competitor Pfizer said it is considering charging, though both are far more than what the federal government pays. Moderna’s updated booster shots cost about $26 per dose, and the federal government distributes the shots for free.
“I find your decision particularly offensive given the fact that the vaccine was jointly developed in partnership with scientists from the National Institutes of Health, a U.S. government agency that is funded by U.S. taxpayers,” Sanders wrote, adding that the government invested $1.7 billion into the company for vaccine research and development.
“Let’s be clear: The purpose of the recent taxpayer investment in Moderna was to protect the health and lives of the American people, not to turn a handful of corporate executives and investors into multi-billionaires,” he said.
Vaccines will still be free to people with private insurance once the public health emergency ends and the federal supply of vaccines runs out, though the cost will likely be reflected in premiums. Even with insurance, patients will likely see costs if they go to an out-of-network provider.
During the pandemic, the federal government has required all health care providers participating in the vaccination campaign to provide the shots to patients for free regardless of their health insurance status.
As new chairman of the Senate’s Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Sanders is expected to focus on the cost of prescription drugs, among other priorities.
While most progressive policies won’t get traction in the GOP-controlled House, Sanders will still be able to call hearings and cause headaches for industry executives. | https://www.wivb.com/hill-politics/sanders-tells-moderna-planned-vaccine-price-hike-is-unacceptable-corporate-greed/ | 2023-01-10 22:25:42 | 1 | https://www.wivb.com/hill-politics/sanders-tells-moderna-planned-vaccine-price-hike-is-unacceptable-corporate-greed/ |
NPR quits Elon Musk’s Twitter over ‘government-funded’ label
WASHINGTON (AP) — National Public Radio is quitting Twitter over the social media company’s recent actions under owner Elon Musk to stamp it with labels the news organization says are meant to undermine its credibility.
“NPR’s organizational accounts will no longer be active on Twitter because the platform is taking actions that undermine our credibility by falsely implying that we are not editorially independent,” the news organization said in a statement Wednesday.
Last week, Twitter labeled NPR’s main account as “state-affiliated media” on the social media site, a label also used to identify media outlets that are controlled or heavily influenced by authoritarian governments. Twitter later changed the label to “government-funded media” and gave it to at least one other public news organization, the BBC.
“We are not putting our journalism on platforms that have demonstrated an interest in undermining our credibility and the public’s understanding of our editorial independence,” NPR’s statement said.
NPR’s chief communications officer, Isabel Lara, said in an email that “NPR journalists and employees will decide on their own if they wish to remain on the platform, same for NPR member stations as they’re independently owned and operated.”
NPR does receive U.S. government funding through grants from federal agencies and departments, along with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The company said it accounts for less than 1% of NPR’s annual operating budget.
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TOLEDO, Ohio, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) today announced it will release second quarter 2022 financial results after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. The Company will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results. The Company's earnings release will be available in the Investors section of the Company's website.
Investors and other interested parties may access the conference call in the following ways:
- At the Company's website: www.welltower.com.
- Via webcast: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/101792930. A webcast replay will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the conference call and will be available for 90 days. Joining via webcast is recommended for those who will not be asking questions.
- By telephone: The participant toll-free dial-in number is (888) 340-5024. International dial-in is (646) 960-0135. The conference ID number is 8230248. All phone participants are asked to dial in 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to ensure connectivity.
A replay of the conference call will be available beginning at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET on August 10, 2022 and ending on August 17, 2022. The replay dial-in number for U.S. participants is 1 (800) 770-2030. For international participants, the replay dial-in is 1 (647) 362-9199. The replay conference ID number is 8230248.
Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL), an S&P 500 company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is driving the transformation of health care infrastructure. The Company invests with leading seniors housing operators, post-acute providers, and health systems to fund the real estate infrastructure needed to scale innovative care delivery models and improve people's wellness and overall health care experience. Welltower, a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), owns interests in properties concentrated in major, high-growth markets in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, consisting of seniors housing, post-acute communities and outpatient medical properties. More information is available at www.welltower.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A self-exiled Chinese businessman awaiting trial in a $1 billion fraud case will remain behind bars after an appeals court on Wednesday rejected his request to override a lower court’s finding that he might flee or harm the community if he were to be freed.
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan said in a two-page order that Guo Wengui’s lawyers had failed to convince a three-judge panel that Judge Analisa Torres made a clear error in refusing to accept a $25 million bail package proposal in April.
Torres said she didn’t trust that Guo, listed in court papers under the name Ho Wan Kwok, would obey court orders if he was released on strict conditions including GPS monitoring and a 24-hour armed guard. She also wrote that he posed a threat to the community.
Guo, who was arrested in March, has pleaded not guilty to charges including wire and securities fraud. Prosecutors said he fleeced thousands of investors in too-good-to-be-true offerings that promised outsize profits for investors in his media company, GTV Media Group Inc., his so-called Himalaya Farm Alliance, G’CLUBS, and the Himalaya Exchange.
He allegedly used proceeds from the five-year fraud scheme starting in 2018 to buy extravagant goods and assets for himself and his family. Prosecutors say he has a 50,000-square-foot mansion, a $3.5 million Ferrari, two $36,000 mattresses and a $37 million luxury yacht.
His lawyers, though, say he is broke.
Guo was once thought to be among the richest people in China before he left in 2014 during a crackdown on corruption that ensnared individuals close to him, including a top intelligence official. Chinese authorities have accused Guo of rape, kidnapping, bribery and other offenses.
Guo has said those allegations are false and were meant to punish him for publicly outing corruption and criticizing leading figures in the Communist Party.
While living in New York, he became a fierce critic of the ruling Communist Party in China and developed a close relationship with former President Donald Trump’s onetime political strategist Steve Bannon. In 2020, Guo and Bannon announced a joint initiative to overthrow the Chinese government. | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-international/us-appeals-court-rejects-bail-for-chinese-businessman-awaiting-fraud-trial/ | 2023-06-15 22:26:48 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-international/us-appeals-court-rejects-bail-for-chinese-businessman-awaiting-fraud-trial/ |
When 2023's Tiny Desk Contest winner Little Moon arrived at NPR, outward expressions of joy overshadowed the inner bundle of nerves this Springville, Utah band felt. The group's winning song, "wonder eye," unanimously wowed our contest judges Sharon Van Etten, Baby Rose, Sudan Archives and Albina Cabrera. Tiny Desk senior producer Bobby Carter and I, also judges, were in awe hearing singer Emma Hardyman's 4-octave voice warming up behind the Desk. She and her husband, Nathan Hardyman, told NPR's All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro that they began writing "wonder eye" while Nathan's mother was in hospice care, and that he wrote the lyrics soon after she passed. "'wonder eye' incorporates the idea of multiple deaths," Emma shared. "I think it took the physical death to help us realize that death is really happening all the time — be it past versions of ourselves, old held beliefs, old judgments even. And to that extent, we're always grieving as well, which was also eye-opening."
Without monitors or vocal amplification, one of the toughest things for a band to do when playing at my Desk is to get the balance and sound levels right. Emma and Nathan, joined by bandmates Bly Wallentine on bass, Bridget Jackson on harp, Chris Shemwell on drums and Grace Johnson on keys, all pretty much nailed it. The band's set, which includes two unreleased songs (recorded for a new album), displays a range of emotion and creativity with a promising future. The group will be hitting the road as part of the Tiny Desk Contest tour, so if Little Moon is coming to your town, come and hear this band's unique sound.
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Which postpartum recovery kits are best?
Most new parents have bought cribs, car seats and strollers and are prepared for sleepless nights, feedings and diaper changes. Surprisingly few are prepared to take care of themselves in the weeks after giving birth, though. This means they are not always ready to meet the challenges of hormone levels and body size changes as their bodies return to a state of not being pregnant.
You can help new parents with what they will forget if you give them a postpartum recovery kit. If you are looking for a kit that helps with everything from labor to recovery, take a look at the Frida Mom Hospital Bag Labor, Delivery and Postpartum Recovery Kit.
What to know before you buy a postpartum recovery kit
The taking-in phase
This is the first day or two after delivery where it is all the new parent can do to eat and sleep to regain strength. The new parent is dependent on a support person or health care provider to take care of the routine tasks and daily decision-making.
The taking-hold phase
After only a few days, the taking-in phase morphs into the taking-hold phase and lasts into the next week. The new parent starts to make their own decisions. They start to focus on their newborn and begin to assume primary care for the newborn.
The letting-go phase
As the parent gives up their old role and accepts the new one, postpartum depression may set in. Postpartum depression, or perinatal depression, “occurs during or after pregnancy. The symptoms can range from mild to severe. In rare cases, the symptoms are severe enough that the health of the mother and baby may be at risk.”
What to look for in a quality postpartum recovery kit
Disposable underwear
Most new mothers are unprepared for short bouts of incontinence. Avoid accidents and embarrassment by choosing a postpartum recovery kit that includes several sets of disposable underwear. Look for kits with more underwear sets than you think you will need so you won’t have to worry or run out.
Maternity pads
Postpartum bodies will naturally try to get rid of the blood the newborn baby no longer needs for food. Maternity pads are large, absorbent and made to soak up enough liquid that the new parent will feel dry when wearing them under clothing.
Girdles
A new mother’s back has been stressed for months carrying extra weight in front, so they have to bend their back to balance. Postpartum girdles are used after childbirth to support new mothers’ midsections as their bodies shrink down after delivery. Girdles are more rigid than wraps. Some girdles convert to belly support wraps and pelvic supports.
Wraps
Postpartum belly wraps provide lighter support than girdles to the area around the abdomen. Belly wraps are generally lighter in weight, thinner and less visible under a top.
Compression hose
Compression hose keeps blood from pooling in the feet when spending a lot of time in bed and later when on your feet a lot. You need your compression socks properly sized so they’re not too tight or too loose.
How much you can expect to spend on a postpartum recovery kit
Kits start at around $30 and can cost as much as $100, depending on the number and type of included items.
Postpartum recovery kit FAQ
Can I use regular sanitary pads instead of maternity pads?
A. You can, but purpose-made maternity pads are longer, thicker, softer and more absorbent than daily-use products.
Some of these kits seem like they have so much; will I ever use all of the items?
A. The answer is you probably will. The items in the postpartum recovery kit are there to be used, so change them frequently and stay more comfortable.
What’s the best postpartum recovery kit to buy?
Top postpartum recovery kit
Frida Mom Hospital Bag Labor, Delivery and Postpartum Recovery Kit
What you need to know: This kit has everything the new mother needs for a hospital stay that includes labor, delivery and early-stage postpartum recovery.
What you’ll love: This kit includes dozens of items that help mom pack and push, cleanse, cover, cool, absorb, soothe and relieve pain. The pocketed gown with snap closures and the latex-free microfiber underwear fit mothers with waist sizes from 28 to 48 inches. Included are contraction and nonslip labor and delivery socks, instant ice maxi pads, perineal cooling pad liners, an upside-down bottle and perineal healing foam, along with a toilet top storage caddy and toiletry bag.
What you should consider: This postpartum recovery kit contains all the physical essentials a new mother needs, from in-hospital labor to discharge.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top postpartum recovery kit for the money
Frida Baby Postpartum Recovery 11-piece Essentials Kit
What you need to know: This essentials kit is made for recovery after every trip to the bathroom.
What you’ll love: The easy-access caddy keeps everything the new mom needs for bathroom trips in quick reach. This postpartum recovery kit cools, absorbs, soothes and relieves pain in the perineal area with four instant ice maxi pads, 24 perineal cooling pad liners in a sealable case, four pairs of disposable postpartum underwear and a container of perineal healing foam.
What you should consider: This is only the essentials and none of the nice-to-have extras.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Milky Chic Gift Box for New Moms
What you need to know: New mothers get a surprise pampering with a box of goodies that make them feel warm and appreciated.
What you’ll love: Mothers get stress relief and rejuvenation from this sleep mask, bath salt, sugar scrub and healing tea. Also inside the surprise box are matching mommy and baby and socks, a mom planner and a candle.
What you should consider: This postpartum recovery kit is made to help new mothers deal with all the psychological stresses of giving birth.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Greyhound returns to Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton hasn’t had an out of city transportation system since Jefferson Bus Lines left the city in 2019. LATS General Manager Ryan Landers says this is a much-needed resource
“I think people now have another resource to actually use to get to their final destination. There’s been times where people just don’t have the means so they have to ask a friend or relative to drive them. If they have to go to Oklahoma City or Wichita Falls and now they have the means to actually do that”, said Landers.
Landers says the partnership has been in the works for about a year.
“It was fall of 2021 greyhound had actually reached out to me just kind of giving us a heads up that greyhound is looking for looking to basically you know kind of venture out into this area and to go into you know Chickasha and those type of places. And right now they’re just waiting on funding from ODOT and then about a couple of weeks ago we received word from greyhound that they did get the funding and that they were going to start on September 1st”, said Landers.
The buses roll through Lawton twice a day at 9:30AM and 1:30PM. For now, there is only one pickup and dropoff location. But there are plans for new LATS transfer center.
“Well the hope is actually to be to where greyhound will be at our new transfer center and once that is finalized in a couple of weeks then the idea is that we would actually have a terminal for our fixed route service and intercity bus which would be greyhound”, said Landers.
To book your ticket visit https://www.greyhound.com
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IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, today announced it has been named to the Best Places to Work SoCal 2022 list by Best Companies Group, a BridgeTower Media Company. Lennar was recognized and selected based on responses from a detailed and comprehensive survey of its Associates.
Best Companies Group's annual award program identifies and honors the best places to work in Southern California. The ranking is based on an anonymous Associate survey and an analysis of their responses about corporate culture, training and development, salary and benefits, and overall Associate satisfaction.
"We are honored to be recognized on the Best Places to Work So Cal 2022 list which we believe is a direct reflection of our family-oriented corporate culture," said Jon Jaffe, Co-CEO & President of Lennar Corporation. "We are proud to foster an environment where all Associates can thrive and enjoy coming to work each day."
"Southern California is known for innovation, and the companies that made our Best Places to Work SoCal list take a forward-looking approach to create workplaces of excellence," said Jaime Raul Zepeda, executive vice president of Best Companies Group. "Our research proves Lennar is committed to developing a highly-engaged and valued workforce. Congratulations to all of this year's Best Places to Work SoCal winners."
On Thursday, September 29th, BCG is hosting a virtual event to honor and celebrate this year's winners.
For the complete list of the Great Employers to Work for in SoCal 2022, please visit the Best Companies Group website.
Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN), founded in 1954, is the largest homebuilder in the United States by home sale revenues and net earnings. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title and closing services primarily for buyers of Lennar's homes and, through LMF Commercial, originates mortgage loans secured primarily by commercial real estate properties throughout the United States. Lennar's Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. LENx drives Lennar's technology, innovation and strategic investments. For more about Lennar, please visit www.lennar.com.
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CIUDAD DE MÉXICO (AP) — Bad Bunny lidera la lista de nominados al Latin Grammy, Rauw Alejandro es el segundo.
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Swiftly platform to power user-friendly 99 mobile app, grow sales and boost customer loyalty
SEATTLE, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiftly®, the leading technology solutions provider for retailers, is teaming up with 99 Cents Only Stores LLC for its 382 stores across California, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada. The collaboration will provide customers with enhanced mobile shopping experiences and generate new advertising revenue for the extreme-value retailer.
Swiftly technology is powering the 99's new, intuitive mobile app to provide a connected in-store shopping experience with multi-language capabilities. The app, which is now available for free download on the App Store and Google Play, provides shoppers with products at their home store, exclusive discounts and rewards to boost savings. In addition, 99 Cents Only Stores can unlock new advertising revenue, closed-loop reporting with measurable SKU-level transactions and ad clicks to provide accurate, actionable insights unavailable anywhere else.
"By leveraging Swiftly's technology to power its new user-friendly mobile app, 99 Cents Only will create new and engaging ways to drive loyalty through personalized digital experiences that translate across multiple languages," said Henry Kim, co-founder and CEO of Swiftly. "99 Cents Only is a great example of a brick-and-mortar retailer benefitting from building strong digital customer relationships, while opening up new forms of advertising revenue and incremental sales."
Despite the growth of e-commerce in 2021, 90% of purchases still happen in-store. Retailers can leverage the advantages of their brick-and-mortar locations by offering an omnichannel shopping experience that is tailored to their customers' purchasing preferences and boost customer loyalty. The collaboration with Swiftly allows 99 Cents Only Stores to immediately offer a unique, connected shopping experience. This release lays the foundation for future shopper benefits including Delivery and Endless Aisle shopping.
"Swiftly's technology helps us meet the evolving needs of our customers with more personalized offers that increase savings," said Mary Kellmanson, 99 Cents Only Stores Chief Marketing Officer. "Swiftly will also create new revenue streams for us through enhanced connections between customers and leading national brands directly in our app."
With Swiftly's support, the 99 will provide a seamless way for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands to reach customers in a personalized and ultra-targeted digital experience that drives incremental sales. CPG brand partners can use dynamic ad placements, targeted content, sponsored searches, and product recommendations to engage shoppers and boost basket sizes at checkout.
The Swiftly platform provides a comprehensive and integrated retail media network for brick-and-mortar retailers and brands making the transition to a digitally connected shopping experience. The platform enables retailers to generate new revenue from advertising dollars, brands to yield better analytics and higher return on ad spend, all while offering customers a more personalized and connected shopping experience from online to in-store.
Swiftly is a leading provider of technology solutions for retailers worldwide. Founded in 2018, Swiftly offers innovative solutions that drive retail engagement and enable retailers to own the digital relationship with their customer. Swiftly's Retail Tools, Mobile Platforms, Analytics Tools, and Retail Media Network are integrated into a single unified platform, which enables retailers to accelerate sales and build loyalty while enabling brands to reach more shoppers and amplify campaigns using the power of 1st party data. Trusted by hundreds of iconic brands, Swiftly is democratizing retail technology and giving retailers the tools they need to compete in today's crowded marketplace. For more information, visit www.swiftly.com.
Founded in 1982, 99 Cents Only Stores LLC is the leading operator of extreme value stores in California and the Southwestern United States. The Company currently operates 382 stores located in California, Texas, Arizona and Nevada. 99 Cents Only Stores LLC offers a broad assortment of name brands and other attractively priced merchandise and compelling seasonal product offerings. For more information, visit www.99only.com.
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PORTAGE — Just two days after a motorist was killed when rear-ended in the city, police say they stopped a vehicle nearly running into the rear of another along U.S. 20 Thursday and found the driver nearly two and half times the legal limit for drinking and driving.
A Porter County police officer said he was westbound on U.S. 20 near Old Porter Road around 12:47 a.m. Thursday when he spotted a Nissan Kick ahead of him drifting left of center.
As the vehicle approached the intersection of Clem Road, the driver did not notice another vehicle ahead that was slowing and nearly struck it before veering out of its lane to avoid a collision, police said.
The officer said he activated his emergency lights to stop the Nissan, but the driver continued west in-between both lanes of travel until a Gary police officer blocked the westbound lanes of the highway at County Line Road. The vehicle then turned north and pulled to the side of the road.
The driver, identified as Neariah Blackwell, 54, of Portage, smelled of alcohol and provided the officer with a health insurance card rather than a driver's license, according to the arrest report. Blackwell became agitated and police learned he had a prior operating while intoxicated conviction from two years prior.
A portable breath test registered .197 or nearly two and a half times the legal limit of .08, police said.
When Blackwell refused to submit to further sobriety testing, police said they obtained a warrant, drew blood from him and took him to the Porter County jail on a felony count of OWI with a prior conviction, and misdemeanor counts OWI endangering another and OWI.
Lauren Thompson, an eighth-grade English teacher at Chesterton Middle School, was killed Tuesday evening when her vehicle was rear-ended by another while she was waiting for a traffic light along southbound Willowcreek Road in Portage, Portage police said.
Police say speed played a factor in that crash and toxicology reports of the accused driver are still pending.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into the Porter County Jail
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MAYS LANDING — The Great Egg Harbor River Council and allied environmentalists are raising alarms about the impact that all-terrain vehicles, or ATVs, are having on the local environment in Hamilton Township.
The organization is warning township officials that ATVs are being ridden through and destroying Gravelly Run, a tributary of the Great Egg Harbor River that runs from Ocean Heights Avenue to Babcock Road and is owned by the state Natural Land Trust.
“What’s happening in Gravelly Run is beyond belief,” Great Egg Harbor River Councilor Bill Christman said to the Hamilton Township Committee at its Jan. 17 meeting. “It will actually blow your mind, the damage and the destruction that is happening to our Gravelly Run creek and the area.”
For those in doubt, seeing is believing.
Great Egg Harbor Watershed Association Administrator Fred Akers met with representatives from an assortment of other environmentalist organizations Tuesday morning to survey the damage. The organizations out by the run included the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, the Great Egg Harbor River Council and the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior, along with Hamilton Township interim Administrator Brett Noll.
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The damage the party uncovered there was extensive. With fresh track marks winding around the trail near the run, it was clear that ATVs had eroded the sand and soil in the area. They had torn up certain tracts, rutting once-level land and making it more difficult to navigate for non-motorized visitors.
The destruction was apparent in the wetlands near the run, where surface damage has made the area almost impassable. Harm had also been done to the banks and bed of the run, with the ATV riders ostensibly riding through the shallow waters themselves. And as old tracks are exhausted, ATV riders carve new tracks into the land, spreading the damage farther.
Akers said the destruction wrought by the ATVs could disturb the area’s overall ecology. He said the riders were destroying the natural habitats of several kinds of wildlife in the area, including several species of frog and snake, as well as wetland-dependent plants.
The damage to the bank and bed specifically could have an adverse impact on fish and their eggs. The direct physical damage caused by the ATVs is compounded by the subsequent sediment erosion into the water, which further disrupts the in-stream habitat. This, in turn, threatens aquatic insects, such as the dragonfly, that are important to the ecosystem and food chain.
“There’s a whole ecosystem of life in the stream,” Akers said.
‘It’s pretty jarring’
Christman said he remembered coming with his grandfather to watch the fish swim by in the Gravelly Run streams. While he said conditions for the fish declined in the intervening decades, Christman said there had been work to reinvigorate the area and was worried the ATVs could kill those efforts.
“Imagine seeing fish swimming up here against that water,” Christman said. “I’ve been waiting for years.”
Gravelly Run does have a federal “scenic and recreational” designation and is part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, having become in 1990 the first such river not on federal land to earn that designation. The Great Egg Harbor River Watershed Association was established that same year to receive and handle any federal funds downstream of the federal designation for its namesake river and its tributaries. The Great Egg Harbor River Council was, in turn, founded by 12 municipalities bordering the river to allocate funds and issue advice to its participating governing bodies.
National Park Service Planner Paul Kenney was on the scene Tuesday and said he was startled by the state of the run.
“It’s pretty jarring, I didn’t expect it to be this bad,” Kenney said. “This is really a lot of damage. It adds a lot of sediment to the creek. We’re starting to get fish back in these areas, and I think this has got to be impacting them.”
There have been efforts to stop the riders, with obstacles erected and signs posted asking them to keep off the property. All efforts have failed, with any barriers removed, although they were not altogether difficult to dismantle. One chain barring entry on Ocean Heights Avenue was not locked to the post and could simply be unhooked.
Defacing one of the signs announcing the ban on riders in the area was a free-spirited, defiant response etched in spray paint: “HAVE FUN.”
Christman said he sympathized with those who were after the thrill of riding deep off road by the run but said its consequences were unfair to other visitors. Jason Howell, a public lands advocate for the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, agreed that policymakers had to move to limit ATV riders to be fair to the broader community.
“It’s a displacing activity,” Howell said of ATV riding at the run while observing their tracks in the wetlands. “People that just want to come and enjoy the place can’t do it anymore.”
Celebrated in poem
The run has a winding history that has seen it switch into new management multiple times. Gravelly Run had been the private property before it was sold to Atlantic County. The county sold it to the state Natural Land Trust, which annexed the run into the adjacent Hamilton Preserve it already owned.
It has long been a landmark for the township and Pine Barrens, having inspired the title of “Gravelly Run,” a poem by celebrated poet A. R. Ammons, who received an award from the Library of Congress and lived in Millville, Northfield and Ocean City from 1952 to 1964.
Off-road riders damaging the run has been a problem for decades. It is a problem, however, that appears to have grown worse in recent years. Akers said he thought the COVID-19 pandemic could have exacerbated the situation, where people, largely kept homebound by public health shutdowns, turned to outdoor sports like ATV riding for social activity.
At the Hamilton Township Committee meeting on Jan. 17, Akers read aloud the letter from the Great Egg Harbor River Council. It urged the Township Committee to adopt an ordinance authorizing police to confiscate and destroy ATVs being driven illegally within municipal limits. Multiple municipalities in South Jersey, including Absecon, Atlantic City, Pleasantville and Vineland, have enacted ordinances allowing their police to confiscate ATVs.
The ordinance is facilitated by a new state statute. Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law in January 2022 that designates ATVs, dirt bikes and snowmobiles ridden on public streets or highways as contraband subject to state forfeiture regulations. The state Motor Vehicle Commission has mandated ATVs be prohibited in state parks and forests with “no exceptions.”
The motivation for the new state law was largely the noise and traffic nuisances riders were said to create on the road, but state officials previously recognized that the vehicles can do harm to the environment.
The Division of Fish & Wildlife at the state Department of Environmental Protection announced in May 2022 it was temporarily closing six sections across five Wildlife Management Areas. It said the use of ATVs in the area was “creating an unsafe environment.” Among the sections closed include one in Menantico Ponds in Millville and two in Greenwood Forrest in Ocean County.
Noll said the township was looking to prepare an ordinance to put the statute into effect locally and would work with Akers on drafting the new legislation. He said failing to address the issue would hurt Hamilton property owners, who bear much of the expense of recurring efforts township to remediate the damage done by the ATVs.
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The fledgling business and investors that make up a Baton Rouge startup network got a big boost last month when MasteryPrep, a company that prepares children for standardized tests, was acquired by a New York-based educational investment firm in what officials said was one of the highest prices paid for a local tech firm.
Craig Gehring, founder and CEO of MasteryPrep, said the deal with Achieve Partners will allow the company to expand into other areas, such as preparing elementary school students for year-end assessment tests, as well as allowing the business to nearly triple the number of employees over the next two years.
While the exact size of the deal was not disclosed, Troy Williams, managing director of Achieve Partners, said his company made an eight-figure investment in MasteryPrep.
Achieve Partners is a impact focus fund that invests in high-growth education technology companies.
“They’re very much in line with the MasteryPrep strategy and mission of doing well by doing good,” Gehring said. “That’s in line how we see the world.”
Gehring said he was introduced to Williams more than a year ago through a mutual acquaintance. The two men had a series of phone calls, then in May, Williams came out to Baton Rouge to visit the MasteryPrep offices.
Selling the business and securing a good return for investors was always Gehring’s goal. He said he considers the past decade of MasteryPrep’s operations as a lap in a life cycle. Now the business will start anew with increased funding from Achieve Partners.
“I preferred this to the other major exit, which is to get eaten up by another company,” he said. “This is the best possible outcome. We can keep doing what we’re doing with extra horsepower to achieve our goals.”
MasteryPrep was founded in 2012 by Gehring, a Baton Rouge Magnet High graduate who earned perfect scores on both the ACT and SAT college entrance exams. But instead of using those scores to get into a prestigious university, Gehring started tutoring students on how to take the tests, helping them boost their scores in order to earn scholarships and open up more educational opportunities.
The business was a success. It moved into the Louisiana Technology Park around 2013 and won a pitch competition put on during Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week in 2014.
That led investors to start backing MasteryPrep. By early 2020, the business announced it had raised $5.9 million from the Red Stick Angel Network
MasteryPrep is in more than 1,000 school districts across the county and works with 500,000 students annually. The company said schools that work with the program have seen student ACT scores increase by four or more points and SAT results go up by 200 to 300 points.
MasteryPrep will keep its existing management team and remain based in Baton Rouge. The company has about 60 full-time employees and another 150 part-time employees. With the new funding, Gehring said the plan is to get to about 125 full-time employees and 500 gig workers by the end of 2024. About a third of the workers are based in Baton Rouge, so the additional hiring should lead to 15 to 20 new jobs locally.
Expanding MasteryPrep into more schools has the potential to help millions of children catch up academically, which is important because of the learning loss students suffered during the COVID pandemic.
Williams said states haven’t developed a way to help children who have fallen behind academically. “The education system helps kids who are in the pack move through efficiently,” he said. “But if you fall off the back of the pack and you’re not special needs, there’s no real good way to catch them back up.”
The sale of MasteryPrep comes a few months after another Baton Rouge startup was purchased by a private equity firm. International Mezzo Technologies, which manufactures microtube heat exchangers for the automotive, military, aerospace and energy industries, was purchased by Arcline Investment Management for an undisclosed sum.
Bill Ellison, director of Innovation Catalyst, which supports local tech startups, said Achieve Partners’ purchase means the angel investors who provided early funding to MasteryPrep saw “substantial returns.”
“They have cash to invest in new companies,” he said. “This is an evergreen process we want to keep growing.”
Innovation Catalyst has invested in a range of startups, including MasteryPrep and food delivery service Waitr, now ASAP. The Red Stick Angel network, a subsidiary fund, has provided $3.7 million to local businesses, including $2.3 million to MasteryPrep.
Achieve Partner’s purchase of MasteryPrep is a perfect example of how the local entrepreneurial ecosystem should work, Ellison said. Investors provide the early capital to help a fledgling business grow, then a larger entity comes in and buys the business.
Those deals show local investors that they can allocate assets for investment and see returns, Ellison said. He’s seen more interest from people wanting to put money in the angel network. “There are a lot of wealthy, successful people who have no idea how to invest in startup companies,” he said. “They’re starting to get educated on that, so we’re getting more accredited investors and more capital in the future.”
Stephen Loy, executive director of the Louisiana Technology Park, said MasteryPrep is a poster child of all of the resources that are available to local startup businesses and what can be done if they are used properly.
MasteryPrep will remain in the Tech Park and Gehring will serve as a mentor to other new companies.
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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo — Created in 1872 as the United States was recovering from the Civil War, Yellowstone was the first of the national parks that came to be referred to as America’s best idea. Now, the home to gushing geysers, thundering waterfalls and some of the country’s most plentiful and diverse wildlife is facing its biggest challenge in decades.
Floodwaters this week wiped out numerous bridges, washed out miles of roads and closed the park as it approached peak tourist season during its 150th anniversary celebration. Nearby communities were swamped and hundreds of homes flooded as the Yellowstone River and its tributaries raged.
The scope of the damage is still being tallied by Yellowstone officials, but based on other national park disasters, it could take years and cost upwards of $1 billion to rebuild in an environmentally sensitive landscape where construction season only runs from the spring thaw until the first snowfall.
Based on what park officials have revealed and Associated Press images and video taken from a helicopter, the greatest damage seemed to be to roads, particularly on the highway connecting the park's north entrance in Gardiner, Montana, to the park's offices in Mammoth Hot Springs. Large sections of the road were undercut and washed away as the Gardner River jumped its banks. Perhaps hundreds of footbridges on trails may have been damaged or destroyed.
“This is not going to be an easy rebuild,” Superintendent Cam Sholly said early in the week as he highlighted photos of massive gaps of roadway in the steep canyon. “I don’t think it’s going to be smart to invest potentially, you know, tens of millions of dollars, or however much it is, into repairing a road that may be subject to seeing a similar flooding event in the future."
Re-establishing a human imprint in a national park is always a delicate operation, especially as a changing climate makes natural disasters more likely. Increasingly intense wildfires are occurring, including one last year that destroyed bridges, cabins and other infrastructure in Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California.
Flooding has already done extensive damage in other parks and is a threat to virtually all the more-than 400 national parks, a report by The Rocky Mountain Climate Organization found in 2009.
Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state closed for six months after the worst flooding in its history in 2006. Damage to roads, trails, campgrounds and buildings was estimated at $36 million.
Yosemite Valley in California's Yosemite National Park has flooded several times, but suffered its worst damage 25 years ago when heavy downpours on top of a large snowpack — a scenario similar to the Yellowstone flood — submerged campgrounds, flooded hotel rooms, washed out bridges and sections of road, and knocked out power and sewer lines. The park was closed for more than two months.
Congress allocated $178 million in emergency funds – a massive sum for park infrastructure at the time – and additional funding eventually surpassed $250 million, according to a 2013 report.
But the rebuilding effort once estimated to last four to five years dragged out for 15, due in part to environmental lawsuits over a protected river corridor and a long bureaucratic planning and review process.
It's not clear if Yellowstone would face the same obstacles, though reconstructing the road that runs near Mammoth Hot Springs, where steaming water bubbles up over an otherworldly series of stone terraces, presents a challenge.
It’s created by a unique natural formation of underground tubes and vents that push the hot water to the surface, and would be just one of many natural wonders crews would have to be careful not to disturb, said Brett Hartl, government affairs director at the Center for Biological Diversity.
Along with the formation itself, there are also microbes and insects that thrive in the environment found almost nowhere else. And the park will need to avoid damaging any archaeological or cultural artifacts in the area with a rich Native American history.
“They’ll have to look at all the resources the park is designed to protect, and try to do this project as carefully as possible, but they’re also going to try to go fairly quickly,” Hartl said.
Having to reroute the roadway that hugged the Gardner River could be an opportunity to better protect the waterway and the fish and other species that thrive there from oil and other microscopic pollution that comes from passing vehicles, Hartl said.
“The river will be healthier for it,” he said.
The Yosemite flood was seen by the park as an opportunity to rethink its planning and not necessarily rebuild in the same places, said Frank Dean, president and chief executive of the Yosemite Conservancy and a former park ranger.
Some facilities were relocated outside the flood plain and some campgrounds that had been submerged in the flood were never restored. At Yosemite Lodge, cabins that had been slated for removal in the 1980s were swamped and had to be removed.
“The flood took them all out like a precision strike,” Dean said. “I’m not going to say it’s a good thing, but providence came in and made the decision for them.”
Yellowstone's recovery comes as a rapidly growing number of people line up to visit the country’s national parks, even as a backlog of deferred maintenance budget grows into tens of billions of dollars. The park was already due for funding from the Great American Outdoors Act, a 2020 law passed by Congress that authorizes nearly $3 billion for maintenance and other projects on public lands.
Now it will need another infusion of money for more pressing repairs that Emily Douce, director of operations and park funding at National Parks Conservation Association, estimated could hit at least $1 billion.
The southern half of the park is expected to reopen next week, allowing visitors to flock to Old Faithful, the rainbow colored Grand Prismatic Spring, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and its majestic waterfall.
But the flood-damaged northern end may not reopen this year, depriving visitors from seeing Tower Fall and Lamar Valley, one of the best places in the world to see wolves and grizzly bears. Some days during the high season, an animal sighting can lead to thousands of people parked on the side of the road hoping to catch a glimpse.
Whether some of these areas are reopened will depend on how quickly washed-out roads can be repaired, downed trees can be removed and mudslides cleared.
Maintaining the approximately 466 miles (750 kilometers) of roadway throughout the park is a major job. Much of the roadway originally was designed for stagecoaches, said Kristen Brengel, senior vice-president of public affairs for the National Parks Conservation Association.
“Part of the effort of the last couple of decades has been to stabilize the road to make it safe for heavier vehicles to travel on it,” she said.
Located at a high elevation where snow and cold weather is not uncommon eight months of the year and there are many tiny earthquakes, road surfaces don't last as long and road crews have a short window to complete projects. One recently completed road job created closures for about two years.
“I think it’ll probably be several years before the park is totally back to normal," Hartl said.
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California residents are reeling from this winter's intense storms. Climate scientists say these storms are just a fraction of what's expected in a warmer world.
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California residents are reeling from this winter's intense storms. Climate scientists say these storms are just a fraction of what's expected in a warmer world.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Fire Foundation has activated hundreds of its Disaster Relief cash cards and is distributing them to survivors of the recent devastating Oak Fire in Mariposa at the local assistance center located at Mariposa County High School.
Working with community-based organizations on the ground in Mariposa, the Foundation's 350 activated cash cards are providing more than $87,000 in rapid assistance to those in need. The Alliance for Community Transformations is assisting with the cash card distribution, with funding provided through a partnership including the California Fire Foundation, the Rural County Representatives of California, and Golden State Finance Authority.
"As with previous years, we are seeing this fire season impacting large numbers of people across the state," said Rick Martinez, Executive Director of the California Fire Foundation. "Partnering with these community-based organizations allows us to identify affected communities quickly, resulting in getting more aid out to those in desperate need."
The California Fire Foundation's Disaster Relief program brings immediate, short-term relief in the amount of a $250 cash card to survivors of fire or other disasters throughout California. The Disaster Relief cards provide immediate relief so they may purchase basic necessities such as medicine, food, gas, lodging or clothing.
"When we see people walk through our assistance center doors they are traumatized and overwhelmed," said Alison Tudor, Executive Director of Alliance for Community Transformations. "The Disaster Relief cards from the California Fire Foundation offer them immediate hope and comfort in these darkest of times and for that we are so grateful."
The Oak Fire has destroyed at least 127 houses and 66 other structures, scorching more than 19,000 acres since it began on Friday, July 22.
"Our communities in Mariposa County are suffering immeasurably right now," said Mariposa County Supervisor Miles Menetrey. "People have lost their homes, literally everything they own through this disaster. I am so thankful for these Disaster Relief cash cards that go some way to alleviate the immediate suffering to those impacted by the Oak Fire."
For more information on California Fire Foundation's Disaster Relief program and how to support this important program, visit www.cafirefoundation.org/programs/disaster-relief-programs
The California Fire Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, provides emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they protect. Formed in 1987 by California Professional Firefighters, the California Fire Foundation's mission includes survivor and victim assistance programs and a range of community initiatives. cafirefoundation.org.
Media Contact: Carroll Wills, CA Fire Foundation; (916) 799-8148; cwills@cpf.org
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In Elon Musk's latest poll, the billionaire asked if he should step down as head of the social media company. More than 17.5 million votes were cast, 57.5% of which voted yes.
The owner and CEO of the social media site said he would abide by the poll results, but no announcement has been made yet, CNN and The Associated Press reported.
The results of the poll came after Musk suffered backlash for making another policy change, including prohibiting users from linking to Mastodon, Tribel, Nostr, Post and former President Donald Trump's Truth Social, the Associated Press reported.
The company did not explain why those social media sites were banned from being mentioned, but others, including Parler, TikTok, or LinkedIn, were not banned from being linked.
Musk apologized afterward, saying, "Going forward, there will be a vote for major policy changes."
"My apologies. Won’t happen again," Musk tweeted.
The latest poll isn't the first Musk has conducted since taking over Twitter, including asking users if he should reinstate the journalists he suspended for writing about him, the news outlets reported.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A man who was walking on tidal mud flats with friends in an Alaska estuary got stuck up to his waist in the quicksand-like silt and drowned as the tide came in before frantic rescuers could extract him, authorities said.
Zachary Porter, 20, of Lake Bluff, Illinois, was submerged Sunday evening as the tide came in, and his body was recovered Monday morning, Alaska State Troopers spokesperson Austin McDaniel told The Associated Press. A member of Porter’s group called 911 when they couldn’t get him out, but it was too late, authorities said.
The accident was the latest tragedy at Turnagain Arm, a 48-mile-long (77-kilometer-long) estuary carved out long ago by glaciers that travels southeast from the Anchorage area and parallels a major highway. At low tide, the estuary is known for its dangerous mud flats made of silt created by glacier-pulverized rocks. At least three other people have gotten stuck and drowned there over the years. Many more have been rescued, including someone who was fishing there last month.
“It’s big, it’s amazing, it’s beautiful, and it’s overwhelming,” Kristy Peterson, the administrator and lead EMT for the Hope-Sunrise Volunteer Fire Department, said of Alaska. “But you have to remember that it’s Mother Nature, and she has no mercy for humanity.”
Peterson, who responded to the call, spoke with others in Porter’s party but didn’t talk to him during the desperate rescue attempt.
“When we respond, we respond with the utmost of good intentions and as mothers and fathers and uncles and brothers,” she said. “We respond with as much passion and vigor as we can.”
The volunteer members of the department will gather later in the week for a debriefing, she said.
“I have been in contact with all my members, and they’re all heartbroken,” Peterson said. “This is a hard situation.”
The accident occurred near the community of Hope, a quaint community of about 80 people. It lies across Turnagain Arm just 22 miles — but a 90-minute drive — from Anchorage.
The estuary travels southeast from the Anchorage area and parallels the Seward Highway, the only highway that goes south and delivers tourists from Anchorage to the sportsman’s paradise of the Kenai Peninsula.
At low tide, Turnagain Arm is known for its mud flats that “can suck you down,” Peterson said. “It looks like it’s solid, but it’s not.”
When the tide comes back in, the silt gets wet from the bottom, loosens up and can create a vacuum if a person walks on it.
Signs are posted warning people of hazardous waters and mud flats.
“I’ve really got to warn people against playing the mud,” Peterson said. “It’s dangerous.”
Some people attempt to walk across Turnagain Arm or walk the 9 miles (14 kilometers) from Anchorage to Fire Island during low tide, sometimes prompting rescue efforts.
There have been other deaths on the mud flats. In 1988, newlyweds Adeana and Jay Dickison were gold dredging on the eastern end of the arm when her ATV got stuck in the mud, the Anchorage Daily News reported. She then became stuck when trying to push it out and drowned with the incoming tide.
In 1978, an unnamed Air Force sergeant attempting to cross Turnagain Arm was swept away with the leading edge of the tide. His body was never found, the Anchorage newspaper reported. In 2013, Army Capt. Joseph Eros died while trying to cross from Fire Island back to Anchorage.
Earlier this month, a man was rescued from the mud flats after one leg became stuck, and he sank to his waist while fishing in Turnagain Arm.
Peterson said they got the rescue call after Porter was in serious trouble, and it takes time to mobilize. Another department — about an hour’s drive away — also responded.
Peterson urged people to call 911 as soon as possible.
“If you think that there’s an issue, if you think that there even might be an issue, call,” she said. “Because we can get resources moving, and we would rather turn around and go home then it be a disaster.” | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/national-news/man-gets-stuck-waist-deep-in-alaska-mud-flats-drowns-as-tide-comes-in/ | 2023-05-23 03:31:41 | 0 | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/national-news/man-gets-stuck-waist-deep-in-alaska-mud-flats-drowns-as-tide-comes-in/ |
ONTARIO, Calif., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a car owner, there's nothing more frustrating than having the vehicle stall or break down unexpectedly. That's why having a reliable and efficient diagnostic tool is crucial for every car owner. The MUCAR CDE900 PRO is a top-of-the-line diagnostic tool that will help car owners identify and fix any issues with their car quickly and efficiently.
With a 5-inch touch screen and a 1.2m diagnostic cable, the MUCAR CDE900 PRO offers a user-friendly interface that makes car diagnostics a breeze. Powered by Android 6.0 and an MT6580 4-Core Cortex Chip, it boasts lightning-fast processing speeds and can handle even the most complex diagnostic tasks with ease.
It comes with an impressive 2+32G ROM and a 3150mAh battery, it's ability to insert a memory card no larger than 256G to expand the memory. Ensuring that you have enough storage space and power to diagnose multiple cars with ease. It also offers full OBD2 functions, including reading and clearing error codes, and a 4-in-1 data stream that covers ABS, SRS, TCM, and ECM systems (only $39.95 if needed).
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MUCAR CDE900 PRO is a fantastic investment for car owners, mechanics, and technicians. Its comprehensive diagnostic functions, lifetime free updates, and user-friendly interface make it an indispensable tool for anyone who wants to keep their car in top shape. With its high-end features and affordable price, it's a must-have for anyone who takes their car maintenance seriously. Order it today and experience the convenience and efficiency of the MUCAR CDE900 PRO.
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HSS Launched Major Survey, Partnered with Community Organizations to Identity Musculoskeletal Health Needs of the Community
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To improve the health of a community, the first step is to identify its most pressing needs. To that end, in 2022 Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) implemented a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to assess musculoskeletal health needs, identify health disparities and support the development of initiatives to address unmet needs.
Critical issues included a lack of health education and awareness in managing arthritis and other painful conditions; a high incidence of falls in the community; and limited access to care among underserved populations.
The study, "Assessing Musculoskeletal Health Needs of Underserved Patients & Community Members Using a Community Based Participatory Research Approach," was presented virtually at ACR Convergence 2022, the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology in Philadelphia.
"Musculoskeletal disorders are the most prevalent health conditions in the United States, resulting in financial and social burdens, especially in underserved communities," explained Titilayo Adeniran, MPH, director of outcomes & data analytics at the HSS Education Institute. "Studies show that musculoskeletal health disparities disproportionately affect women, older adults and racial/ethnic minorities."
HSS researchers used a mixed-method approach to develop a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). "For quantitative data, we distributed a community survey in four languages—English, Spanish, Chinese and Russian—to assess the socio-demographic characteristics of the populations we serve; health status and quality of life; health behavior and lifestyle; use of and access to care; and health education needs," explained Adeniran. "For qualitative data, we conducted interviews with 22 community partners, including community-based organizations, city and state agencies and universities."
The survey was distributed in various ways, including online, via email, using Alchemer panels, in person, and through the mail over a four-week period from January 15 to February 15, 2022. A total of 18,248 patients and community members completed the surveys, with 57% representing a diverse and underserved population.
In addition to the surveys, interviews with community partners provided valuable insights into unmet health needs, Adeniran noted. Community organizations represented all five boroughs of New York City, as well as surrounding areas serving racially/ethnically diverse populations. They represented all age, gender, and socioeconomic groups.
Key findings:
- Chronic pain, osteoarthritis or another form of arthritis were the most common musculoskeletal conditions reported in the survey.
- Among respondents with a musculoskeletal condition, a lack of confidence in managing symptoms emerged as a health need, particularly among medically underserved community members.
- Almost one-third of all respondents reported falling in the past year.
- Those with chronic pain, fibromyalgia or lupus were more likely to report two or more weeks of poor physical and mental health.
- Medically underserved respondents diagnosed with lupus, chronic pain or rheumatoid arthritis were more likely to have used a prescription opioid to manage pain.
- Health education emerged as a major need, with 70% of respondents reporting no participation in health education in the past 12 months. The top reasons were fear of COVID-19 and not knowing about educational programs.
- The top issues impacting respondents' health and well-being were COVID-19 related issues, social isolation/loneliness, limited places to exercise, and limited access to healthy foods.
- The survey identified a need to address access to healthcare, with 42% of respondents reporting they could not access healthcare in the past 12 months, compared to 8% in a previous survey conducted in 2019. The top barriers were difficulty getting an appointment, lack of affordability or a service not covered by insurance. The need for transportation was also cited among the medically underserved.
- The most common type of discrimination reported in medical settings was that a doctor or nurse was not listening to the respondent. More than half of those taking the survey cited this issue.
"Broad community engagement is crucial to the success of any CBPR approach when assessing the health needs of the community and identifying health disparities," said Sandra Goldsmith, MA, MS, RD, assistant vice president at the HSS Education Institute. "The results of our study will enable us to raise awareness about disparities that continue to affect our diverse and underserved populations and help us develop community-based initiatives to promote health equity."
"Assessing Musculoskeletal Health Needs of Underserved Patients & Community Members Using a Community Based Participatory Research Approach"
Titilayo Adeniran, Bertilia Trieu, Sandra Goldsmith and Laura Robbins, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
About HSS
HSS is the world's leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 13th consecutive year), No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2022-2023), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report "Best Children's Hospitals" list (2022-2023). In a survey of medical professionals in more than 20 countries by Newsweek, HSS is ranked world #1 in orthopedics for a third consecutive year (2023). Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest complication and readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida. In addition to patient care, HSS leads the field in research, innovation and education. The HSS Research Institute comprises 20 laboratories and 300 staff members focused on leading the advancement of musculoskeletal health through prevention of degeneration, tissue repair and tissue regeneration. The HSS Innovation Institute works to realize the potential of new drugs, therapeutics and devices. The HSS Education Institute is a trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal knowledge and research for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, academic trainees, and consumers in more than 145 countries. The institution is collaborating with medical centers and other organizations to advance the quality and value of musculoskeletal care and to make world-class HSS care more widely accessible nationally and internationally. www.hss.edu.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Goldman Sachs no longer wants to be the bank for everyone.
The storied investment bank spent eight years attempting to expand its business beyond corporations and the wealthy. But in recent months, Goldman has signaled a partial retreat from those efforts by scrapping plans for a checking account broadly available to the public and mothballing its personal loan business. A popular savings account and a credit card business survive for now.
Last week, the bank disclosed that it had accumulated $3 billion in losses in its consumer banking franchise since 2020, mostly money set aside to cover potential loan losses in its Marcus personal loan business. Bank regulators are reportedly looking into whether the consumer business had proper safeguards in place as it grew larger.
The retreat in consumer banking comes as Goldman tries to refocus on its roots: advising corporations on deals, investing, and trading, and servicing the well-to-do. The firm's revenue from investment banking, trading and wealth management made up two thirds of total revenue last year.
“I think it became clear to us early in 2022 that we were doing too much, it was affecting our execution,” said David Solomon, Goldman’s chairman and CEO, in a call with analysts when the bank reported its results earlier this month.
Goldman’s push into consumer banking was one of the biggest changes in the firm’s 154-year history. The investment bank had to legally convert itself into a bank holding company in 2008 during the financial crisis to get access to the Federal Reserve’s emergency funding operations. That led to jokes within the industry that the Wall Street titan Goldman Sachs was going to issue something as commonplace as an ATM card.
The jokes became a reality when Goldman bought the assets of GE Capital and launched its online only savings account providing an above market interest rate. The savings account became an unexpected hit for Goldman, with waiting lists forming after its initial launch both in the U.S. and later in the U.K.
The online savings account is not going away, and is considered an asset by the firm, Solomon told investors. The firm now holds more than $100 billion in retail deposits, which is a cheap form of capital for the investment bank that historically hasn’t had access to such forms of financing.
The personal loan business, launched with great fanfare in 2016 with a broad advertising campaign under the brand Marcus, has been a trouble spot for the bank. Goldman Sachs executives acknowledged at the time of the launch that the Marcus brand was created to give Goldman — with its veneer of being a powerbroker between Washington and Wall Street — a much more friendly and reachable edge.
The unsecured personal loans, largely used by customers to consolidate credit card debt, became a burden during the coronavirus pandemic when millions of Americans could no longer pay their bills. The bank set aside billions of dollars to cover potentially bad loans and, unlike other big banks that were able to release those reserves in 2021 and 2022, Goldman largely had to keep adding to its reserves. New accounting standards that have required banks to model potential loan losses more aggressively also contributed to the decision to wind down the personal loan business.
The large losses have caught the attention of bank regulators, which have also been looking into Goldman’s personal lending operations. The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that the Fed is investigating whether the firm had adequate safeguards around its personal loan business as it ramped up its lending.
“The Federal Reserve is our primary federal bank regulator and we do not comment on the accuracy or inaccuracy of matters relating to discussions with them,” a Goldman Sachs spokesperson said.
Investors have long questioned the need for Goldman to go into consumer lending. The bank kept the consumer banking operation under the umbrella of its wealth management division in its quarterly results, leading to criticism that Goldman was hiding Marcus’ losses from its investors.
“We have never understood the desire of (Goldman) to expand so much in consumer given such strength of its 150-year-old legacy franchise in capital markets,” wrote Mike Mayo, a long-time banking industry analyst with Wells Fargo Securities, in a note to investors.
One area Goldman isn’t retreating from is its relatively new credit card business, which the firm calls platform solutions. The firm is underwriter for the Apple Card, the popular credit card deeply embedded into Apple Pay that launched in 2019, as well as a co-brand credit card with General Motors. Goldman and Apple announced in October that they were extending their relationship until the end of the decade. Platform solutions also includes GreenSky, a fintech lender focused on home improvement loans, which the bank bought in 2021.
While the Apple Card and GM Card were major gets for Goldman, the new business has not been without its headaches for the firm.
The bank disclosed in August that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the nation’s financial watchdog was investigating its managing of credit card accounts, including issues with billing, credit reporting, dispute resolution and other routine credit card issues.
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McCarn, Storey bring northeast Arkansas to northwest Tennessee at UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. (KAIT) - It’s been quite the success story for Melbourne great Kenley McCarn. She won four State Titles with the Bearkatz and is already making an impact at the Division I level with UT Martin.
The forward has dropped 65 points over her first three Division I basketball games: 31 in the season opener against Troy, 19 against Arkansas State and 15 at Missouri.
She is part of a unique roster that has a bit of Northeast Arkansas flair to it. McCarn joins Mountain View alum Josie Storey in northwest Tennessee, two rivals turned teammates.
“We’ve been rivals and I’ve always just wanted to beat her in high school and it’s just been weird,” Storey laughed. “It’s been hard to be like ‘that’s my teammate now.’”
“If you would’ve asked me that I would be good friends with Josey Storey, I would’ve told you you were crazy,” McCarn added with a laugh. “But honestly, I mean, I love her to death, and me and her get jokes pulled on us all the time in practice from Coach [Kevin] McMillan because we’re from Arkansas.”
But Arkansas has a special place in Martin head coach Kevin McMillan’s heart. The Skyhawk’s all-time leader in wins grew up in Arkadelphia.
“I’ve loved this state forever and I’m just thrilled that we’ve got some Arkansas kids that are coming to play for us,” he said.
It’s clear the Natural State means a lot to McMillan. He says the state continues to improve on the hardwood, and it’s showing. Both McCarn and Storey are seeing the court as true freshmen.
“Really focusing on effort, that’s what Coach McMillan teaches,” Storey said. “If you give your best, we’re going to do fine and if things go bad, we did it the way he wanted to.
McMillan knew early on he wanted Storey and McCarn on his roster. The head coach entering his 14th season recruited them very early on in their high school careers.
“I probably started recruiting Kenley after her freshman year and got to know her and Kenley, we kind of hit it off as coach and a player,” McMillan said. “She knew pretty quickly this is where she wanted to come play. Josie’s got the ability to change a game and we recruited her kind of around the same timing and we’re fortunate. Josie has said she wants to learn how to be a great teammate, what she needs to do to work hard and the kid comes in every day and she goes to work.”
As for McCarn, the four-time state champion and three-time Finals MVP, ‘winning’ is the first word that pops into McMillan’s mind.
“She’s a winner and she comes from a winning program, she comes from a winning family,” he said. “You want to surround yourself with winners and it’s contagious.”
“Coach McMillan told me, we had a meeting and he told me that he believed in me and he wanted me to play my game and he’s helped me adjust it how it needs to be adjusted,” McCarn added. “I think me and him are getting on the same level a little bit better so seeing that come out in a good way has been good.”
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A California teacher was arrested Monday after a school employee found hidden recording devices in a local high school, authorities said.
Siu Kong Sit, 37, is charged with possession of (or manufacturing) child pornography, burglary, and two other misdemeanors.
Police officers responded to Beckman High School in Irvine, California, Monday after a contracted maintenance worker discovered hidden recording devices in the all-gender restroom near the pool.
The contractor turned over the recording devices to administrative staff, who alerted the police. Officers determined that the devices had recorded several victims while in the restroom.
SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY HAVING SEX WITH 16-YEAR-OLD STUDENT, PROSECUTORS SAY
Investigators determined that the devices were put in place by Sit, police said. The teacher was arrested and booked at Orange County Jail (OCJ).
Irvine police are attempting to locate additional victims based on additional evidence found on these devices, the department said.
Online records show Sit remains in custody on $20,000 bail as of Tuesday afternoon. It was not immediately clear whether he had retained an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
The school's website lists Sit in the science department. Fox News Digital has reached out to the school district for comment.
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Police: Georgia man arrested for gun possession on US Capitol grounds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday arrested a Georgia man who they say had several guns in his van and claimed to be in Washington to deliver documents to the Supreme Court.
Tony H. Payne, 80, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, was arrested on charges of possessing an unregistered firearm, possessing unregistered ammunition, and carrying a pistol without a license. His arrest came after police surrounded his van — which officials said was illegally parked — and shut down several streets around the Capitol and Supreme Court for hours.
Police said Payne’s van came to their attention shortly before 4 p.m. as a “suspicious vehicle” that was illegally parked on Capitol grounds.
Police initially detained Payne and two other people when Payne admitted to having guns in the white van. The other two people were released without charges.
Inside the van, police found two handguns and a shotgun, authorities said.
The people detained by police told investigators they “were here to deliver documents to the U.S. Supreme Court,” police said. Investigators conducted an extensive search of the van after they found “a pipe and containers” inside, but the vehicle was eventually cleared.
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PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Michael Block recalled how only a week ago he was having drinks at the Pittsford Pub — a few par-5s away from where the PGA Championship was being held at Oak Hill in suburban Rochester, New York — and no one knew who he was.
On Sunday, the once little-known golf pro from California is heading back to the bar for a few — maybe more — celebratory drinks with his friends and family knowing his days of living in anonymity might be over for the near future.
Finishing in the top 15 at a major and making an ace during the final round with the entire sport watching will do that.
“We’re going to have a crazy good time tonight, and I look forward to it,” Block said with a beaming smile on Sunday after he lived out every hacker’s dream.
Over a four-day stretch at the brutish East Course, Block held his own against the best in the world, became a gallery favorite, conducted national television interviews between shots, made a hole-in-one, and posted a 1-over 281 to finish in a tie for 15th, which qualifies him to compete in the major next year. In doing so, he’s earned a payday of close to $290,000, which is far more than the $75,000 check he received for winning the 2014 Club Professional National Championship at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
“My life’s changed. but my life’s only changed for the better,” the 46-year-old said. “I’ve got my family. I’ve got my friends. I’ve got the people that really love me and care about me here. It’s been an epic experience.”
Oh, and to all those back at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club gearing up to party with him soon, you’ll have to wait. Shortly after walking off the 18th green following the trophy presentation he shared with tournament champion Brooks Koepka, Block received a phone call informing him he’s been invited to compete at the Colonial next week.
“I’m in next week as the last sponsor’s exemption, which is really even more mind-boggling now,” Block said. “This week’s been absolutely a dream. I didn’t know it was going to happen, but I knew if I just played my darned game, right, that I could do this. I always knew it.”
Though in Block’s dreams he envisioned playing in the final group with Tiger Woods, he was more than happy to do so over a weekend in which he spent Saturday paired with Justin Rose and Sunday with Rory McIlroy.
What Block never could have imagined is having McIlroy, a four-time major champion, deliver the news of Block’s ace on the 151-yard, par-3 15th.
“So I hit it, and it’s just right at it, but I can’t see it, just like now, and all a sudden (the ball) disappears,” he said, comparing the bright lights in the interview room to the glare of the sun.
“Rory is walking down the pathway 20 yards away from me and turns around and starts walking back towards me with his arms open to give me a hug. And he goes, `You made it,‘” he said. “I go, `What? Seriously?’ He had to tell me five times that I made it.”
Block added another clutch shot in his round. That came at the 18th. After hitting his approach into the deep rough on a downslope left of the green, Block faced a blind chip shot to the green that settled 8 feet from the hole.
The ensuing par putt secured Block a place among the top 15 and ties, guaranteeing him a slot in next year’s PGA Championship at Valhalla.
Block’s finish was the best for a club pro at the PGA Championship since Lonnie Nielsen finished in a tie for 11th in 1986 at Inverness Club. Not bad for a player who had never made the cut in six previous tries at a major.
“It’s incredible. I literally have no words. All day I’m going `Wow. Wow. Wow.′ I’m losing my voice and my hands hurt from clapping so hard,” Val Block said of her husband’s remarkable week. “He has worked for so long for something like this and he just deserves this. … I’m extremely proud of him. I’m so excited. We’re dreaming. We’re just dreaming.”
A dream that came true with a little help from Val, who told her husband to stay loose and be his outgoing self.
“I always believed in his game. I loved his swing. He has it,” she said. “He doesn’t need to pretend to be someone that he’s not. And finally, finally, he came and that’s who he is.”
Michael Block’s common-man approach resonated across Oak Hill. He was just as capable of making a joke or referring to himself as “the new John Daly, but I don’t have a mullet,” as he was growing emotional and breaking down in tears.
Following a post-tournament television interview that included footage of a packed bar at his golf club holding a watch party, Block grew so emotional he slipped into an empty tent to catch his breath.
His eyes welled again midway through his news conference when he referred to the advice he received from his wife and the general manager at his club.
“They told me just to be me and not be a club pro, but be a tour pro, which I guess I proved this weekend with a 15th place finish in a major that … ” Block said before stopping in mid-sentence. “That makes me choke up even more thinking about it.”
In the meantime, Block embraced the idea living out the dream of 29,000 PGA teaching professionals.
“I’m as normal as it gets; right? It’s a thing for me where I’m not trying to be an inspiration,” he said.
“I’m not trying to do anything, and that’s kind of the big deal is I’m not trying to be anybody outside of myself,” Block added. “Hopefully people gravitate toward it and appreciate it and be themselves and succeed in their goals as I have this week.”
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Fans cheered on the Bills from a wide range of places Thursday night, including outdoors at the Bills Block Party on West Chippewa Street and inside at Southern Tier Brewing Company. Bills Mafia also mixed with Sabres fans who headed to the Keybank Center to watch Buffalo take on the Colorado Avalanche.
“Buffalo is an eating and drinking town and they like to go out and support their team,” Jeff Piazza, general manager at Southern Tier Brewing Company, said. “It builds the city and we need that downtown especially this time of the year.”
With the Sabres and Bills playing on the same night, Buffalo restaurants and bars were ready to host fans all night long. Businesses in the Waterfront District say the games bring a major boost on a cold December day.
Many fans wanted to watch both games, planning their night in advance to make sure they didn’t miss any of the action.
“We might leave between the first period and the second period come over here get another drink and get something to eat and then try and make it home for the second half,” Dave Trent said before heading to the Sabres game.
One Bills fan said the team’s success contributes to the overall prosperity of the city.
“We’re winning that’s what’s bringing everybody out. So once we keep doing that we’ll keep on supporting each other. Keep doing what we’re doing. They keep on winning we’ll keep on supporting,” James Pugh said.
D.C. Skelton recently moved back to Buffalo after living in California for many years. She is excited to share the Bills and Sabres seasons in her home city.
“Everybody looks out for everybody it’s always been that way I don’t know how to describe it other than it’s home,” Skelton said. “It encourages people to get together and support the team but also the businesses and one another. It is a sense of feeling togetherness.”
Next week the Bills are back in Orchard Park, hosting the New York Jets. It’s their first game at Highmark Stadium since Nov. 13.
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At a Thursday vigil for Jaylen Richards, the 12-year-old boy fatally shot last weekend in Westport, leaders saw the killing as a symptom of a community that has been overlooked, despite promises of renewal.
Westport ministers and residents leading the afternoon memorial focused their attention on preventing another child being killed, encouraging the ‘s younger populace to love one another and “stick together” in the face of violence.
Richards, a Westport Academy student, was gunned down in a targeted shooting Saturday night on the 2400 block of Maisel Court, where this week’s vigil was held. Police said shell casings indicated the 12-year-old was shot by an assault-style rifle.
“However you saw him, he was someone else’s child,” said the Rev. Warren Savage, pastor of Sharp Street United Methodist Church.
Savage, who grew up in Westport, said the boy’s shooting was a product of the overlooked Southwest Baltimore neighborhood. Despite the area’s proximity to downtown and waterfront views, the community lacks employment and recreation opportunities, he said.
“I really think this is sad, but it’s indicative of a bigger problem,” said the Rev. Arnell Marshall, pastor of the nearby Community Outreach Ministry. “In an area that’s resource-deprived, these things are going to happen.”
The problem is generational, compounding on the youth, the ministers said.
At the Thursday vigil, Safe Streets workers and community groups watched as middle school-aged children tied balloons, lit candles and signed posters dedicated to their lost friend, who was nicknamed “J-Rock.”
“He’s not the only one,” Savage said. The community continues to grieve others lost to gun violence, whose names haven’t received as much media attention.
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Savage and other community members have been pushing for a recreation center in the Westport neighborhood. Savage pointed to a building feet away from the intersection where Richards was killed, which was constructed as a community center but is now used for storage.
“It’s the fact that they don’t have a way out,” he said.
The community has seen promises of redevelopment over the past decade, with investors eyeing the waterfront neighborhood as an ideal spot for renewal.
Stonewall Capital and Westport Capital Development, who own a large tract of waterfront property and plan to build apartments, town houses, shops, offices and a park in Westport are still battling in court with a rail operator to determine what the land will be used for. A previous attempt to build up Westport’s waterfront collapsed during the Great Recession.
In an outreach effort following Richards’ shooting, members of the We Our Us Movement walked the neighborhood and connected residents with area resources. The collective aims to guide young men toward productive pathways by helping them embrace prominent roles in communities and serving as mediators to reconcile conflicts without violence.
“We’re gonna do what we do,” Bishop Kevia Elliott, the organization’s vice president, said Monday. “This community needs the love.”
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The St. Louis Cardinals take on the New York Yankees in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Saturday. First pitch is at 7:15 p.m. ET.
Domingo Germán (1-1, 6.40 ERA) will start for the Yankees, up against Jordan Montgomery (3-3, 3.69 ERA) for the Cardinals.
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- Who: Yankees vs. Cardinals
- When: Saturday, August 6, 2022
- Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
- Where: Busch Stadium
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- Run Line: Cardinals +1.5 (-165), Yankees -1.5 (+145)
- Moneyline: Cardinals -104, Yankees -112
- Total: Over/Under 8 (-115/-105)
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US Marshals assisting in search for 4 inmates who escaped from prison camp
HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) - Several federal agencies are searching for four inmates who reportedly escaped from a satellite prison camp in Hopewell, Virginia.
Officials with the Federal Correctional Complex in Petersburg said four inmates, identified as Corey Branch, 41, Tavares Graham, 44, Lamonte Willis, 30, and Kareem Shaw, 46, were reported missing at about 1:45 a.m. Saturday.
WWBT reported officials said the men “walked away” from the camp sometime overnight.
The US Marshals Service, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies have been notified of the escape and are assisting with the search, according to prison officials.
An internal investigation has also been initiated.
The men were serving sentences for drug-related charges and firearm possession charges.
Anyone with information about their escape or their whereabouts should contact the United States Marshals Service at 804-545-8501.
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Which glass carafes are best?
Reusable water bottles have their uses, but there are times when only a glass carafe will do. A glass carafe is an elegant, stylish way to stay hydrated or serve drinks at an event. A carafe makes a beautiful, welcoming addition to a guest room bedside table, or a nice way to help yourself to a glass of water late at night. Some carafes even offer lids or other features for greater versatility, no matter what you’re drinking.
What to look for in a glass carafe
Materials
- Borosilicate glass: This type of glass, commonly found in laboratory equipment, is more resistant to thermal shock. It won’t crack or shatter when exposed to extreme heat, such as boiling water. Carafes made from borosilicate glass can be safely used for hot coffee or tea, and they’re more likely to be dishwasher-safe.
- Crystal: Some high-end carafes are made from cut crystal. Traditionally, crystal is a kind of glass made with lead, but modern crystal manufacturers offer lead-free options. It is not recommended to keep any beverage in a lead crystal carafe for more than a couple of hours, so if you like the look of crystal for a long-term bedside table water container, make sure it’s lead-free.
Carafe and tumbler sets
Carafes that come with a matching glass tumbler are popular to keep on a bedside table so you (or your guests) don’t have to get out of bed in the middle of the night for a drink of water. Along with providing a convenient way to drink, the tumbler serves as a lid atop the carafe, keeping dust and insects out of your water.
Lids
Carafes intended to store beverages in the fridge often come with a lid, usually made from silicone or cork. If you want to store the carafe’s contents in your refrigerator for more than a day or two, make sure the lid creates an airtight seal to keep your beverage fresh.
Styles
Glass carafes are available in a wide range of styles, whether you’re looking for a utilitarian option for the refrigerator or a stylish set to match your bedroom decor. Traditional options include cut crystal or classic restaurant-style carafes, while minimalist or modern carafes feature eye-catching colors and sleek shapes.
If you plan to use your glass carafe to serve guests, look for one with a narrower neck that’s easy to grip for pouring.
Best glass carafes
Kook Glass Carafe Pitchers with Plastic Lids, Set of 3
Whether you’re hosting a party or just want to store all your favorite beverages in matching carafes, this set of three lidded carafes is a great deal. They’re dishwasher-safe and can go in the freezer. Each carafe holds 35 ounces and features a narrow neck for easier pouring.
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Hiware 50-Ounce Glass Carafe with Stainless Steel Flip-top Lid
This extra-large carafe is also extra-versatile thanks to its heat-resistant borosilicate glass body and self-pouring, filtering cap. You can brew hot tea or coffee directly into it or use it to store cold beverages in the fridge. It measures nearly 10 inches tall and 5.4 inches at the base, so it will fit into most larger fridge doors.
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Featuring a classic French countryside-inspired bee design, this glass carafe holds 34 ounces and measures 4 inches by 10.9 inches. It’s made in France from clear glass, and the design showcases embossed bees, a sturdy base and a narrow neck.
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Best glass carafe and tumbler sets
Sizikato 15-Ounce Clear Glass Bedside Carafe with Tumbler
If you’re looking for a colorful accent for your bedside table, consider this carafe and tumbler set. It comes in eight color-and-design options, including green, blue and amber. The tumbler holds 8 ounces.
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Sattyge Bedside 3-Piece Carafe with Tumblers
Another trendy, Nordic-inspired set, these gray-tinted glass carafe and tumblers feature a minimalist etched design. The tumbler comes with two glasses so you can always have a clean glass in rotation. The set is made from hand-blown borosilicate glass that’s dishwasher-safe.
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Trinkware Bedside Carafe with Tumbler
This elegant set includes a 24-ounce carafe and 12-ounce cup, both made from clear glass. The carafe’s smooth rim and narrow neck make it easier to pour without dripping.
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Barski Mouth-Blown Crystal Bedside Carafe with Tumbler
Made in Poland from heavy mouth-blown, lead-free crystal, this carafe and tumbler set looks beautiful on a bedside table or sideboard. It’s even top-rack dishwasher-safe. The set measures 8.2 inches tall, and the carafe holds 25 ounces.
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DETROIT (AP) — More than 33 million people in the United States are driving vehicles that contain a potentially deadly threat: Airbag inflators that in rare cases can explode in a collision and spew shrapnel.
Few of them know it.
And because of a dispute between federal safety regulators and an airbag parts manufacturer, they aren’t likely to find out anytime soon.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is demanding that the manufacturer, ARC Automotive of Knoxville, Tennessee, recall 67 million inflators that could explode with such force as to blow apart a metal canister and expel shrapnel. But ARC is refusing to do so, setting up a possible court fight with the agency.
NHTSA argues that the recall is justified because two people have been killed in the United States and Canada and at least seven others have been injured by ARC’s inflators. The explosions, which first occurred in 2009, have continued as recently as this year.
NHTSA tentatively concluded, after an investigation that has lasted for eight years, that the inflators are defective. The agency’s documents show that the inflators date from at least the 2002 model year to January 2018, when ARC installed equipment on its manufacturing lines that could detect potential safety problems.
One of those who died was Marlene Beaudoin, a 40-year-old mother of 10 from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula who was struck by metal fragments when her 2015 Chevrolet Traverse SUV was involved in a minor crash in 2021. She and four of her sons had been on their way to get ice cream. The sons were not hurt.
ARC maintains that no safety defect exists, that NHTSA’s demand is based on a hypothesis rather than technical conclusions and that the agency has no authority to order a parts manufacturer to carry out recalls, which ARC contends are the responsibility of automakers.
In a letter to NHTSA, ARC said no automaker has found a defect common to all 67 million inflators, and no root cause has been identified in the inflator ruptures.
“ARC believes they resulted from random ‘one-off’ manufacturing anomalies that were properly addressed by vehicle manufacturers through lot-specific recalls,” the letter said.
In a statement, NHTSA indicated that both ARC and automakers are responsible for recalls and that it can seek a recall from a parts maker that supplies multiple automakers.
The next step is for NHTSA to issue a final ruling on whether the inflators are defective, then hold a public hearing. It potentially could take ARC to court to seek a recall order. NHTSA would not say when or whether any of this will happen.
In the meantime, owners of vehicles made by at least a dozen automakers — Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Ford, Toyota, Stellantis, Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Porsche, Hyundai and Kia — are left to wonder anxiously whether their vehicles contain driver or front passenger inflators made by ARC. (Some vehicles have ARC inflators on both sides.)
Because ARC supplies inflators that are included in other manufacturers’ airbags, there’s no easy way for vehicle owners to determine whether their inflators are made by ARC. Neither NHTSA nor ARC nor the automakers have released a full list of affected models.
The standoff with ARC has sent automakers struggling to find out just how many of their vehicles contain the inflators. The auto manufacturers are also asking NHTSA whether they must start doing recalls. Automakers know many of the models affected. But many say they’re still gathering information from later model years to determine which vehicles contain the affected inflators.
“We are still investigating,” said Maria Buczkowski, a spokeswoman for Ford. “We have not had any ARC airbag inflators rupture in the field.”
James Bell, a Kia spokesman, said, “We do not have a final count on vehicles that were built with ARC inflators, but the team is collecting the data.”
Toyota confirmed that some of its vehicles have ARC inflators but wouldn’t comment further.
Other automakers said they were trying to find a cause and were working with the government or didn’t respond to requests from The Associated Press for information.
NHTSA contends that byproducts from welding during manufacturing can clog a vent inside the inflator canister that’s designed to let gas escape to fill air bags quickly in a crash. Pressure can build to the point where the canister is blown apart.
Michael Brooks, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, called on NHTSA and the automakers to release a list of affected models.
“Customers, I think, have a right to know if there’s a potential defect in their car, particularly if it’s sitting a few inches from their chest and can explode,” Brooks said.
The situation, he said, is reminiscent of the early stages of the Takata air bag inflator recalls in 2001. It took years for all the affected vehicle models to be announced.
Both ARC and Takata used ammonium nitrate to inflate air bags. Takata’s situation was more dangerous, Brooks said, because in its inflators, the chemical could deteriorate over time when exposed to high heat and humidity. Unlike Takata, ARC uses ammonium nitrate only as a secondary chemical to inflate air bags. ARC’s problem appears to derive instead from a manufacturing defect.
From 2017 to 2022, the ARC problems triggered seven small recalls from automakers. On Friday, the same day NHTSA announced its action against ARC, General Motors announced the recall of nearly 1 million more.
The company said it’s recalling certain 2014 through 2017 GMC Acadia, Chevy Traverse and Buick Enclave SUVs because the ARC inflators can explode. The recall came after GM was told this year that the driver’s air bag ruptured in a 2017 Traverse. GM, which says it doesn’t know what caused the inflator to explode, has hired an engineering firm to help investigate.
“We disagree with NHTSA’s new sweeping request when extensive field testing has found no inherent defect,” ARC said in a statement.
While the recall demand is being sorted out, Brooks of the Center for Auto Safety recommends that owners of vehicles from the 12 affected brands insist that dealers disclose whether their particular vehicle contains an ARC inflator.
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COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna is suing Pfizer and the German drugmaker BioNTech, accusing its main competitors of copying Moderna’s technology in order to make their own vaccine.
Moderna said Friday that Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine Comirnaty infringes on patents Moderna filed several years ago protecting the technology behind its preventive shot, Spikevax. The company filed patent infringement lawsuits in both U.S. federal court and a German court.
A Pfizer spokeswoman declined to comment, saying the company had not been served with a copy of the litigation.
Moderna and Pfizer’s two-shot vaccines both use mRNA technology to help patients fight the coronavirus.
The mRNA vaccines work by injecting a genetic code for the spike protein that coats the surface of the coronavirus. That code, the mRNA, is encased in a little ball of fat, and instructs the body’s cells to make some harmless spike copies that train the immune system to recognize the real virus.
Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said in a prepared statement that the vaccine developer pioneered that technology and invested billions of dollars in creating it.
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Consolidated system-wide sales grow 14%, including 12% at Popeyes, 13% at Tim Hortons and 14% at Burger King
Global comparable sales accelerate to 9%, led by 11% growth at Tim Hortons Canada and 15% at Burger King International
Digital sales grow 26% year-over-year to approximately $3.4 billion, representing a third of system-wide sales
RBI continues to return capital through its industry-leading dividend while investing in its brands and reducing net leverage
TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Restaurant Brands International Inc. ("RBI") (TSX: QSR) (NYSE: QSR) (TSX: QSP) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.
José Cil, Chief Executive Officer of RBI commented, "Our strong results this quarter, including 9% consolidated comparable sales growth and 4% net restaurant growth, reflects the strength of our diversified, global business model, strong free cash flow generation and benefits from our focused investments in key areas including operations, technology, marketing, franchising, and people."
"Tim Hortons remains a loved destination, with strong sales momentum driven by quality new menu items and great value for money, resulting in accelerated comparable sales growth versus 2019 levels.
Additionally, we are proud that our Burger King franchisees are behind our Reclaim the Flame plan to accelerate growth by engaging existing and new guests, with important investments in marketing, operations, digital, and remodels. Internationally, the Burger King business is driving strong results with over 20% system-wide sales growth for the quarter and remains a great example of the power of being guest-led in everything we do.
From a development standpoint, our compelling unit economics and years spent building quality partnerships with franchisees around the world continues to fuel our ability to expand our footprint alongside dedicated, well-capitalized franchisees," continued Cil.
"We are fortunate to own iconic brands that offer great value for money with menu offerings that are loved by our guests. We will continue to provide guests with the value they love while driving results in a profitable way for our franchisees. I am incredibly proud of the hard work from our franchisees, team members and employees as they execute against our plans and work towards our big dream to build the most loved restaurant brands in the world," concluded Cil.
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Commencing upon the acquisition of Firehouse Subs in December 2021, we have four operating segments: Tim Hortons (TH), Burger King (BK), Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (PLK) and Firehouse Subs (FHS). Our financial results and operational highlights are disclosed based on these segments each quarter.
The year-over-year increases in Total Revenues on an as reported and on an organic basis were primarily driven by increases in system-wide sales at Tim Hortons, Burger King and Popeyes. On an as reported basis the increase was also driven by the inclusion of Firehouse Subs, partially offset by unfavorable FX movements.
The year-over-year increase in Net Income was primarily driven by income tax benefit in the current year compared to an income tax expense in the prior year, increases in segment income in our TH and PLK segments, the inclusion of FHS segment income, a favorable change from other operating expenses (income), net, and the non-recurrence of a loss on early extinguishment of debt. These factors were partially offset by unfavorable FX movements, a decrease in BK segment income, an increase in share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense, an increase in Corporate restructuring and tax advisory fees, and an increase in interest expense, net.
The year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA on an as reported basis was primarily driven by increases in TH and PLK Adjusted EBITDA as well as the inclusion of FHS Adjusted EBITDA, partially offset by unfavorable FX movements which impacted TH and PLK Adjusted EBITDA and drove a decrease in BK Adjusted EBITDA.
The year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA on an organic basis was primarily driven by increases in TH, BK and PLK Adjusted EBITDA.
The year-over-year increase in Adjusted Net Income was primarily driven by a decrease in adjusted income tax expense, increases in Adjusted EBITDA in our TH and PLK brands and the inclusion of FHS Adjusted EBITDA, partially offset by unfavorable FX movements, a decrease in Adjusted EBITDA in our BK brand, and increases in share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense.
During the first quarter of 2022, we shared a number of actions that we have taken to date as a result of the events related to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. Burger King is our only brand with restaurants in Russia, all of which are operated under a master franchise arrangement. We suspended all corporate support for the Russian market, including operations, marketing, and supply chain support in addition to refusing approvals for new investment and expansion.
While we currently include results from our franchised restaurants in Russia within reported key business metrics, we do not expect to generate any profits from restaurants in Russia in 2022. During the third quarter, these restaurants had an estimated $12 million, or 2%, negative impact on our year-over-year organic adjusted EBITDA growth.
Below are the RBI consolidated and BK segment operational highlights excluding the results from Russia for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021. Refer to page 26 for the RBI consolidated and BK segment quarterly operational highlights excluding the results from Russia for 2021.
The global crisis resulting from the spread of coronavirus ("COVID-19") impacted our global restaurant operations for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, though in 2022 the impact was more modest than in the prior year. During the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, substantially all restaurants remained open, some with limited operations, such as drive-thru, takeout and delivery (where applicable), reduced, if any, dine-in capacity, and/or restrictions on hours of operation. Certain markets periodically required temporary closures while implementing government mandated lockdown orders. For example, while most regions have eased restrictions, increases in cases and new variants caused certain markets, including China, to re-impose temporary restrictions as a result of government mandates. We expect local conditions to continue to dictate limitations on restaurant operations, capacity, and hours of operation. COVID-19 has also contributed to labor challenges, which in some regions resulted in reduced operating hours and service modes at select restaurants as well as supply chain pressures.
During 2022, there have been increases in commodity, labor, and energy costs partially due to the macroeconomic impact of both COVID-19 and the War in Ukraine. Further significant increases in inflation could affect the global, Canadian and U.S. economies, resulting in foreign exchange pressures and rising interest rates which could have an adverse impact on our business and results of operations if we and our franchisees are not able to adjust prices sufficiently to offset the effect of cost increases without negatively impacting consumer demand.
During the first quarter of 2022 we made a change to the way we report revenues and expenses related to technology initiatives to provide clarity and consistency across our brands and with our industry peers. We had previously included revenue from technology fees in Franchise and property revenues, while the associated technology expenses were included in General and administrative expenses. Starting in the first quarter of 2022, revenue from technology fees will be reported in Advertising revenues and other services, while the associated technology expenses will be reported in Advertising expenses and other services.
Additionally, prior year amounts in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and accompanying BK segment results have been reclassified in order to be comparable with the current year classifications. These reclassifications did not arise as a result of any changes to accounting policies and relate entirely to presentation with no effect on previously reported net income and segment income. Refer to page 27 for the RBI consolidated and BK segment quarterly results for 2021 adjusted for these reclassifications.
TH Segment Results
For the third quarter of 2022, the increase in system-wide sales was primarily driven by comparable sales of 9.8%, including Canada comparable sales of 11.1%, and net restaurant growth of 5.2%.
The year-over-year increases in Total Revenues on an as reported and on an organic basis were primarily driven by an increase in system-wide sales as well as increases in commodity prices passed on to franchisees and an increase in sales to retailers. The increase in Total Revenues on an as reported basis was partially offset by unfavorable FX movements.
The year-over-year increases in Adjusted EBITDA on an as reported and on an organic basis were primarily driven by the increase in system-wide sales and by advertising revenues exceeding advertising expenses in the current year period compared to advertising expenses exceeding advertising revenues in the prior year period driven by our support behind the marketing program in Canada in the prior year period, partially offset by an increase in Segment G&A. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA on an as reported basis was partially offset by unfavorable FX movements.
BK Segment Results
For the third quarter of 2022, the increase in system-wide sales was driven by comparable sales of 10.3%, including US comparable sales of 4.0% and rest of the world comparable sales of 15.2%, and net restaurant growth of 2.5%.
The year-over-year increases in Total Revenues on an as reported and on an organic basis were primarily driven by the increase in system-wide sales. The increase in Total Revenues on an as reported basis was partially offset by unfavorable FX movements.
The year-over-year changes in Adjusted EBITDA on an as reported and on an organic basis were primarily driven by the increase in system-wide sales, partially offset by bad debt expenses in the current year compared to bad debt recoveries in the prior year, advertising expenses exceeding advertising revenues in the current year compared to advertising revenues exceeding advertising expenses in the prior year, an increase in expenses related to technology initiatives, and higher Segment G&A largely as a result of hiring across a number of key areas including operations and franchising. On an as reported basis, Adjusted EBITDA was impacted by unfavorable FX movements, resulting in a year-over-year decrease in Adjusted EBITDA.
PLK Segment Results
For the third quarter of 2022, the increase in system-wide sales was driven by net restaurant growth of 8.9% and comparable sales of 3.1%, including US comparable sales of 1.3%.
The year-over-year increases in Total Revenues on an as reported and on an organic basis were primarily driven by the increase in system-wide sales as well as an increase in sales from Company restaurants. The increase in Total Revenues on an as reported basis was partially offset by unfavorable FX movements.
The year-over-year increases in Adjusted EBITDA on an as reported and on an organic basis were primarily driven by the increase in system-wide sales, partially offset by an increase in cost of sales. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA on an as reported basis was partially offset by unfavorable FX movements.
FHS Segment Results
For the third quarter of 2022, the increase in system-wide sales was driven by net restaurant growth of 2.5% and flat comparable sales, which included an increase in US comparable sales of 0.3%.
As of September 30, 2022, total debt was $13.4 billion, net debt (total debt less cash and cash equivalents of $0.9 billion) was $12.5 billion, and net leverage was 5.2x.
The RBI Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.54 per common share and partnership exchangeable unit of Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership for the fourth quarter of 2022. The dividend will be payable on January 4, 2023 to shareholders and unitholders of record at the close of business on December 21, 2022.
In September 2022, Burger King shared the details of its "Reclaim the Flame" plan to accelerate sales growth and drive franchisee profitability. As part of the plan, we will enhance ongoing franchisee investments by investing $400 million over the next two years, comprising $150 million in advertising and digital investments and $250 million in restaurant technology, kitchen equipment, building enhancements, and high-quality remodels and relocations.
We will host an investor conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 3, 2022, to review financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. The earnings call will be broadcast live via our investor relations website at http://rbi.com/investors and a replay will be available for 30 days following the release. The dial-in number is 1 (646)-904-5544 for U.S. callers, 1 (226)-828-7575 for Canadian callers, and 1 (929)-526-1599 for callers from other countries. For all dial-in numbers please use the following access code: 152376. For further information:
Investors: investor@rbi.com; Media: media@rbi.com
Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with over $35 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 29,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities. To learn more about RBI, please visit the company's website at www.rbi.com.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements and information, which reflect management's current beliefs and expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include statements about our expectations regarding the effects and continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and related macro-economic pressures, such as inflation, rising interest rates and currency fluctuations, on our results of operations, business, liquidity, prospects and restaurant operations and those of our franchisees, including local conditions and government-imposed limitations and restrictions, our digital and marketing initiatives and expectations regarding further expenditures relating to these initiatives, including as a result of our plan to accelerate sales growth and drive franchisee profitability at Burger King, our growth opportunities, plans and strategies for each of our brands and ability to drive long-term, sustainable growth, including through global expansion and restaurant openings, and our suspension of operations in and financial results from Russia. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from RBI's expectations are detailed in filings of RBI with the Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities, such as its annual and quarterly reports and current reports on Form 8-K, and include the following: risks related to unforeseen events such as pandemics; risks related to supply chain; risks related to ownership and leasing of properties; risks related to our franchisees financial stability and their ability to access and maintain the liquidity necessary to operate their business; risks related to our fully franchised business model, including as a result of current and future legislation, regulations and interpretations relating to joint employer status and other labor matters; risks related to RBI's ability to successfully implement its domestic and international growth strategy and risks related to its international operations; risks related to RBI's ability to compete domestically and internationally in an intensely competitive industry; risks related to technology; risks related to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and changes in applicable tax and other laws and regulations or interpretations thereof. Other than as required under U.S. federal securities laws or Canadian securities laws, we do not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or circumstances, change in expectations or otherwise.
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Key Operating Metrics
We evaluate our restaurants and assess our business based on the following operating metrics.
System-wide sales growth refers to the percentage change in sales at all franchise restaurants and Company restaurants (referred to as system-wide sales) in one period from the same period in the prior year. Comparable sales refers to the percentage change in restaurant sales in one period from the same prior year period for restaurants that have been open for 13 months or longer for TH, BK and FHS and 17 months or longer for PLK. Additionally, if a restaurant is closed for a significant portion of a month, the restaurant is excluded from the monthly comparable sales calculation. System-wide sales growth and comparable sales are measured on a constant currency basis, which means that results exclude the effect of foreign currency translation ("FX Impact") and are calculated by translating prior year results at current year monthly average exchange rates. We analyze key operating metrics on a constant currency basis as this helps identify underlying business trends, without distortion from the effects of currency movements.
System-wide sales represent sales at all franchise restaurants and company-owned restaurants. We do not record franchise sales as revenues; however, our royalty revenues and advertising fund contributions are calculated based on a percentage of franchise sales.
Net restaurant growth refers to the net increase in restaurant count (openings, net of permanent closures) over a trailing twelve month period, divided by the restaurant count at the beginning of the trailing twelve month period.
These metrics are important indicators of the overall direction of our business, including trends in sales and the effectiveness of each brand's marketing, operations and growth initiatives.
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Below, we define the non-GAAP financial measures, provide a reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), and discuss the reasons why we believe this information is useful to management and may be useful to investors. These measures do not have standardized meanings under GAAP and may differ from similarly captioned measures of other companies in our industry.
Non-GAAP Measures
To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, RBI reports the following non-GAAP financial measures: EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, LTM Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share ("Adjusted Diluted EPS"), Organic revenue growth, Organic Adjusted EBITDA growth, Free Cash Flow, LTM Free Cash Flow and Net Leverage. We believe that these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors in assessing our operating performance or liquidity, as they provide them with the same tools that management uses to evaluate our performance or liquidity and are responsive to questions we receive from both investors and analysts. By disclosing these non-GAAP measures, we intend to provide investors with a consistent comparison of our operating results and trends for the periods presented.
EBITDA is defined as earnings (net income or loss) before interest expense, net, (gain) loss on early extinguishment of debt, income tax (benefit) expense, and depreciation and amortization and is used by management to measure operating performance of the business. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA excluding (i) the non-cash impact of share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense, (ii) (income) loss from equity method investments, net of cash distributions received from equity method investments, (iii) other operating expenses (income), net, and (iv) income or expense from non-recurring projects and non-operating activities. For the periods referenced, this included non-recurring fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Firehouse Subs acquisition consisting of professional fees, compensation-related expenses and integration costs as well as costs from professional advisory and consulting services associated with certain transformational corporate restructuring initiatives that rationalize our structure and optimize cash movements, including services related to significant tax reform legislation, regulations and related restructuring initiatives. Management believes that these types of expenses are either not related to our underlying profitability drivers or not likely to re-occur in the foreseeable future and the varied timing, size and nature of these projects may cause volatility in our results unrelated to the performance of our core business that does not reflect trends of our core operations. Adjusted EBITDA is used by management to measure operating performance of the business, excluding these non-cash and other specifically identified items that management believes are not relevant to management's assessment of our operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA, as defined above, also represents our measure of segment income for each of our four operating segments.
LTM Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve month period to the date reported. See reconciliation of LTM Adjusted EBITDA in the following pages.
Adjusted Net Income is defined as net income excluding (i) franchise agreement amortization as a result of acquisition accounting, (ii) amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount, (iii) loss on early extinguishment of debt and interest expense, which represents non-cash interest expense related to losses reclassified from accumulated comprehensive income (loss) into interest expense in connection with interest rate swaps de-designated in May 2015, November 2019 and September 2021, (iv) (income) loss from equity method investments, net of cash distributions received from equity method investments, (v) other operating expenses (income), net, and (vi) income or expense from non-recurring projects and non-operating activities (as described above).
Adjusted Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing Adjusted Net Income by the weighted average diluted shares outstanding of RBI during the reporting period. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS are used by management to evaluate the operating performance of the business, excluding certain non-cash and other specifically identified items that management believes are not relevant to management's assessment of operating performance.
Net Leverage is defined as net debt (total debt less cash and cash equivalents) divided by LTM Adjusted EBITDA. Net Leverage is an operating performance measure that we believe provides investors a more complete understanding of our leverage position and borrowing capacity after factoring in cash and cash equivalents that eventually could be used to repay outstanding debt.
Revenue growth and Adjusted EBITDA growth, on an organic basis, are non-GAAP measures that exclude the impact of FX movements and also exclude the results of Firehouse Subs for the first four full fiscal quarters following the acquisition. Management believes that organic growth is an important metric for measuring the operating performance of our business as it helps identify underlying business trends, without distortion from the effects of FX movements and the Firehouse Subs acquisition. We calculate the impact of FX movements by translating prior year results at current year monthly average exchange rates.
Free Cash Flow is the total of Net cash provided by operating activities minus Payments for property and equipment. Free Cash Flow is a liquidity measure used by management as one factor in determining the amount of cash that is available for working capital needs or other uses of cash, however, it does not represent residual cash flows available for discretionary expenditures. LTM Free Cash Flow is defined as Free Cash Flow for the last twelve-month period to the date reported.
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Consolidated Operational Highlights (excluding Russia)
Below are the RBI consolidated and BK segment operational highlights excluding the results from Russia for each quarter of 2021.
Reclassification of Technology Revenues and Expenses for 2021
Below are the RBI consolidated and BK segment quarterly results for 2021 adjusted for the reclassification of technology revenues from Franchise and property revenues to Advertising revenues and other services and technology expenses from General and administrative expenses to Advertising expenses and other services.
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Explosive found in bag at Pennsylvania airport; man arrested
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A man was arrested after an explosive was found in a bag checked onto a Florida-bound flight at an eastern Pennsylvania airport, federal authorities said.
Marc Muffley, 40, is charged with possessing an explosive in an airport and possessing or attempting to place an explosive or incendiary device on an aircraft, according to a criminal complaint.
Prosecutors allege that the material was found in a suitcase Muffley had checked in Monday at Lehigh Valley International Airport to Allegiant Air Flight 201, which was bound for Orlando Sanford International Airport in Florida.
After an alert during security screening, the bag was examined and found hidden in the lining was a “circular compound” about three inches in diameter encased in a wax-like paper and clear plastic wrap.
An FBI bomb technician X-rayed the compound and concluded that it contained a granular powder consistent with a “commercial grade firework” and “suspected to be a mixture of flash powder and the dark granulars that are used in commercial grade fireworks.”
Attached to it was a “quick fuse” similar to a candle wick — apparently part of the original manufacture of the compound — as well as a “hobby fuse” that burns more slowly and appeared to have been added after the manufacture, authorities said.
Authorities said they concluded that both the black powder and flash powder “are susceptible to ignite from heat and friction and posed a significant risk to the aircraft and passengers,” according to the criminal complaint.
The baggage also contained “a can of butane, a lighter, a pipe with white powder residue, a wireless drill with cordless batteries, and two GFCI outlets taped together with black tape,” authorities said.
GFCI outlets are a type of circuit breaker.
Authorities said Muffley was paged over the airport’s public address system and shortly thereafter he was seen leaving the airport. He was traced to a Lansford address where he was arrested by the FBI late Monday night.
Officials said he remains in custody pending a probable cause hearing and detention hearing Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in Allentown, with Muffley attending via videoconference.
It’s unclear whether Muffley has an attorney. A working number for him couldn’t be found Wednesday.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, Oscar de la Renta and Mytheresa hosted a cocktail party to celebrate their exclusive capsule collection and successful ongoing relationship. Co-Creative Directors of Oscar de la Renta, Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia co-hosted the evening with Tiffany Hsu, Vice-President of Womenswear & Kidswear Fashion Buying at Mytheresa.
The event took place at SAGA, one of the latest scenic fine dining restaurants in downtown Manhattan. Guests were greeted with specialty cocktails and music by DJ Nikki Kynard, while enjoying mesmerizing, 360-degree views of the city.
Please credit all images: Oscar de la Renta x Mytheresa
Photographer: Madison Voelkel, BFA
Where: New York, NY
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Guests included:
Coco Bassey
Elizabeth Sulcer
Jessica Wang
Lily Chee
Zion Moreno
Reign Judge
Tina Leung
Tina Craig
Ezra William
Philip Lim
Prabal Gurung
Sai de Silva
Jenny Walton
Dorothy Wang
Lameka Fox
Jenna Rennert
Laura Kim, Co-Creative Director Oscar de la Renta
Fernando Garcia, Co-Creative Director Oscar de la Renta
Michael Kliger, CEO, Mytheresa
Heather Kaminetsky, President North America, Mytheresa
Tiffany Hsu, Vice-President of Womenswear & Kidswear Fashion Buying, Mytheresa
Oscar de la Renta is one of the world's leading luxury good firms. The New York-based company was established in 1965, and encompasses a full line of women's accessories, bridal, childrenswear, fragrance and home goods, in addition to its internationally renowned women's ready-to-wear collection.
For further information about Oscar de la Renta: www.oscardelarenta.com.
Mytheresa is one of the leading global luxury fashion e-commerce platforms. Mytheresa was launched in 2006 and offers ready-to-wear, shoes, bags and accessories for women, men and kids. The highly curated edit focuses on true luxury with designer brands such as Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, LOEWE, Loro Piana, Moncler, Prada, Saint Laurent, Valentino and many more. Mytheresa's unique digital experience is based on a sharp focus on high-end luxury shoppers, exclusive product and content offerings, leading technology and analytical platforms as well as high quality service operations.
The NYSE listed company reported €612.1 million net sales (+36.2% vs. FY20) in its first fiscal year as a public company (https://investors.mytheresa.com).
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Genesis is on a roll with design, and all signs point to the South Korean luxury automaker speeding up rather than slowing down. On Tuesday in Malibu, California, the walls fell away from a box housing the Genesis X Convertible concept that could preview an electric convertible.
Light on details and long on looks, the 2+2 electric hardtop convertible makes a design statement that might as well be an exclamation point.
Stopping short of confirming the stunning convertible for production, Luc Donckerwolke, head of design for Genesis, told Motor Authority, “I don’t like show business.”
Genesis said the X Convertible is based on the same electric platform as the Genesis X Concept revealed in 2021 and the Genesis X Speedium concept revealed last April. Donckerwolke said the three concepts have been built to refine the design formula and see if a business case can be made for a limited run of series production cars.
Inside, the X Convertible’s driver-centric cockpit is a tweaked version of the X Speedium Coupe concept’s interior, which looked production ready when it was revealed in August and does here as well. Like in the coupe, the center console is turned toward the driver and walls off the passenger from the controls.
The folding hardtop, which wasn’t shown or put up during the reveal, is said to utilize transparent moonroofs to provide occupants an open feeling even while closed.
Low and sleek, the concept has a long dash-to-axle ratio, an extended hood, short front and rear overhangs, wrap-around LED lights at all four corners, and a ducktail spoiler. It all punctuates simple, attractive lines. Genesis noted the aero-dish wheels feature a functional design with a specifically spaced concave area that extracts heat from the brakes.
Donckerwolke said the design shared by the X Convertible and the Speedium coupe concepts seems to have found the sweet spot for a grand tourer that resonates with customers.
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Golden Alert issued for woman with disabilities
Published: Jul. 20, 2022 at 4:42 AM EDT|Updated: 51 minutes ago
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department issued a Golden Alert for a missing woman.
Officials are looking for Amanda Jean Campbell, 37. She also goes by the nickname “Moonpie.”
Deputies said Campbell has “mental and physical disabilities.” She went missing on Monday, July 18.
She was wearing a yellow “M*A*S*H” t-shirt and black pants.
Campbell was last seen in the Parkers Lake Community in McCreary County.
If you have any information you are asked to call Whitley County dispatch at 606-549-6017.
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FIRTH – From the start of the season, there have been a lot of people that have touted the Firth Cougars as one of the best baseball teams in the state of Idaho, not just in the 2A classification, but in the entire state.
That may be a bit of an exaggeration, but the Cougars are blazing their way through the District 6, 2A Nuclear Conference like they are on a mission.
They completed an 8-0 regular season schedule and are mowing down the competition in the District 6 tournament as well.
They are now 2-0 in tournament play and have a spot in the conference title game against the Challis-Mackay team, whom they have already beaten three times, by scores of 7-2, 12-1, and most recently 13-7. That is a lot of runs scored and some pretty good pitching that has taken place for the Cougars, a team built on speed and defense and solid pitching. They have outscored the primary competition by a total of 32-10, and none of the games has been as close as the score might indicate. The Cougars are just that good.
The most recent game against Challis-Mackay is only an indication of how good they may be.
On May 9, in the semifinals of the conference tournament, the Cougars flew from the gates and opened up an 11-1 lead after only three innings. In all, they banged out 14 hits in the game, scoring 13 runs and despite committing four errors, were never threatened by the Challis-Mackay team. They are pretty good.
They are not built around a single player, take one out of the game and three others will step up to fill the gap. Monday’s game is a prime example. Firth’s leading hitter, Sam Park, did not have a hit in the game, but he did score three runs. Nathan Park stepped up with four hits and four runs batted in to fill in the gap, along with three hits from Alex Vasquez, who had six runs batted in as well. Gage and Darrell Vasquez also had a pair of hits each. They can attack you from anywhere in the lineup and they do it game after game.
All that offense and we haven’t event talked about pitching.
Starter Nathan Park went four innings, giving up four hits and three earned runs in the game while striking out four. Burton Park and Strider Perry had the mop-up duties in this game, going the final three innings with a combined two hits, no earned runs and striking out a pair of Challis-Mackay hitters. The pitching is just that good.
The same two teams will be back at it for the fourth time this season when they play for the Nuclear Conference championship on Friday afternoon with a first pitch scheduled for 2 p.m.
If Firth wins as expected, they will likely be the second seed at the state tournament behind Nampa Christian, while Challis-Mackay will be the second representative from the conference into the state tournament.
The state tournament will be hosted this year by Nampa Christian, who is likely to be the top seed in the tournament with their 24-2 record.
CHALLIS-MACKAY 001 120 3 — 7 6 2
FIRTH 434 020 X — 13 12 4
Batting — Challis-Mackay
# Athlete Name Avg PA AB R H RBI
Team Totals .310 35 29 6 9 5
2 Averie Robles (Sr) .667 4 3 1 2 1
10 Angel Mercado (Fr) 4 4 0 0
11 Jacen Farr (Fr) 4 2
12 James Wilson (Jr) .500 3 2 1 1
14 Brayden Ollar (Fr) .333 4 3 1 1
15 Wiley Turek (Jr) 3 3
22 R J Phillips (Sr) .500 4 4 2 2 1
23 Jarett Ollar (Sr) .333 4 3 1 1 1
27 Ruger Nicholls (Fr) .500 4 4 1 2 1
55 Kole Hansen (Fr) 1 1
Batting – Firth
# Athlete Name Avg PA AB R H RBI
Team Totals .452 37 31 13 14 13
1 Sam Park (Sr) .000 4 1 3 0 0
2 Darrell Vasquez .500 4 4 0 2 0
3 Nathan Park 1.000 4 4 1 4 4
4 Burton Park .250 4 4 0 1 1
5 Cooper Leslie .333 3 0 1 1
10 Strider Perry .333 4 3 1 1 1
11 Gage Vasquez .500 5 4 3 2 0
12 A. Vasquez .750 4 4 3 3 6
13 Gabe Nelson .000 4 4 0 0 0
14 Wyatt Nelson 0 0 2 0 0
Pitching – Challis-Mackay
# Athlete Name ERA W L APP GS CG SO SV NH PG
Team Totals 10.50 1 3 1
11 Jacen Farr (Fr) 9.33 1
12 James Wilson (Jr) 4.20 1
14 Brayden Ollar (Fr) 21.00 1 1 1
Pitching – Firth
# Athlete Name ERA W L APP GS CG SO SV NH PG
Team Totals 3.00 1 0 1 0
3 Nathan Park 5.25 1 0 1 0
4 Burton Park 0.00 0 0 1 0
10 Strider Perry 0.00 0 0 1 0
Challis-Mackay – Pitching
# Athlete Name IP H R ER BB K
Team Totals 6 12 13 9 5 2
11 Jacen Farr (Fr) 3 6 6 4 2 1
12 James Wilson (Jr) 1.2 2 1 1 1
14 Brayden Ollar (Fr) 1.1 4 6 4 2 1
Firth – Pitching
# Athlete Name IP H R ER BB K
Team Totals 7 6 7 3 5 6
3 Nathan Park 4 4 3 3 2 4
4 Burton Park .1 0 0 0 0 0
10 Strider Perry 2.2 2 4 0 3 2
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WASHINGTON -- Within days, millions of Americans are expected to be able to take their first steps to cancel up to $20,000 in debt under President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program -- a multibillion-dollar initiative cheered on by advocates but which already faces legal challenges.
The Biden administration announced in August that single borrowers who earn under $125,000 can qualify for $10,000 in federal school loan debt cancellation while those who are married qualify for that amount if their joint income is under $250,000 (as calculated by gross adjusted income from 2020 or 2021).
Recipients of Pell grants -- which are designed for people with "exceptional financial need," according to the government -- are eligible for an additional $10,000 to be canceled, or $20,000 total.
WATCH: Student loan forgiveness could help more than 40 million
Of the 43 million federal student loan borrowers who have accrued more than $500 billion in debt, most will need to fill out an application to see if they qualify for forgiveness. Only about 8 million of those borrowers will automatically have their debt canceled, according to the White House, because the Department of Education already has their income information.
On Thursday, the Biden administration quietly excluded some borrowers of Perkins loans and Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL). Both groups formerly qualified for loan cancellation. While some 4 million Americans in total have these loans, an administration official told ABC News that only about 770,000 people will be affected by the change.
At a Sept. 26 briefing, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said there would be additional updates on the application process "very soon." The administration maintains that the "simple process" will open in early October.
Outside experts are more skeptical of how smoothly the program will run.
"When you see the huge numbers that the administration projects will benefit from this initiative, that all depends on people being able to take these steps and have that debt relief applied to their account in a way that actually works," said Mike Pierce, executive director of the Student Borrower Protection Center, an advocacy group.
Here are the key dates and details, so far, for applying for student loan forgiveness
Early October: Loan forgiveness applications open
Applications for student loan cancellation will be released in early October, according to the DOE, though a more specific date has not yet been confirmed.
The department is recommending that everyone file an application, even those who might already qualify for automatic forgiveness.
To be notified when the process has officially opened, the department recommends borrowers sign up at their subscription page. (Private companies like Navient and Nelnet, which help administer the loans and repayments, are likewise referring borrowers to a government portal created to share updates on student loans.)
SEE ALSO: Scammers take aim at student loan forgiveness
It's unclear how many of the 43 million borrowers will submit applications. In cost estimates, the White House has said it could be as many as 75% of eligible people or as few as 50%.
"It will all depend on how good we are getting the word out about this opportunity and making sure that people actually do raise their hands to get in the line to get their debts canceled," Pierce said.
Nov. 15: The recommended deadline to apply
DOE officials recommend that borrowers apply for student loan forgiveness by Nov. 15 in order to receive relief before the pandemic-era payment pause expires on Dec. 31 and interest begins accruing again.
The department said they expect a four-to-six-week turnaround for forgiveness.
However, some advocates like Pierce worry that may not be feasible, given the track record the federal government has with processing debt relief.
The DOE has not released details regarding a plan for borrowers whose applications are still being processed by the time the payment pause lifts after December.
Jan. 1: Student loan payments resume
Jan. 1 is when regular student loan payments will resume after a three-year moratorium first enacted under President Donald Trump during the onset of COVID-19. If a borrower's entire balance is not erased by the federal forgiveness program, interest will begin accruing again on the remaining sum.
Dec. 31, 2023 : The program application sunsets
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Talentscope empowers people-first teams to map their skills, develop their talents, and accelerate their growth to create more fulfilling and productive workplaces
MONTREAL, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Today, GSoft – the Canadian technology company behind a suite of revolutionary software products that improve the employee experience – announced the launch of Talentscope, its new platform empowering teams to map and assess their skills to better understand what it takes to succeed.
With a mission to equip organizations with the right tools to find and retain their rising stars, Talentscope is building an operating system for the future of work, making skills the north star of the employee experience. Talentscope's end goal is to give companies the necessary information about their people's skills so they can instantly assess changing needs and thrive in an increasingly volatile market.
"In a fast-paced market, companies that fail to invest in their talent get leapfrogged by competitors that do.'' says Simon De Baene, CEO at GSoft. "This is why we created Talentscope – we want to empower people-first teams to map their skills, develop their talents, and accelerate their growth to create more fulfilling and productive workplaces."
With a simple interface and AI-enhanced skill mapping, organizations can get a clearer and instant view of their team's capabilities and blind spots to develop their talents and plan their workforce more efficiently than ever before. With research indicating a significant relationship between talent management and organizational performance[1], this offering comes at a perfect time for business leaders.
"With Talentscope, we're on a mission to give organizations the right tools to find and retain their rising stars, so that they can reach employee and organizational success," says Guillaume Roy, Co-founder & Head of Product at GSoft. "This solution leverages top macroeconomic and technological trends to help businesses futureproof their workforce and gain a competitive edge."
Talentscope helps employers identify the next steppingstones in their employees' careers and formulate clear career progression paths so that every employee can reach their full potential. With its internal mobility and mentorship focus, Talentscope also doubles as an internal talent marketplace that pairs talent with the right mentors and projects for career and organizational progress.
- Map & scope your skills in minutes. Map your team's skills in minutes, not months. Say goodbye to spreadsheets and manual work.
- Plan your workforce more effectively. Make smart, data-driven workforce planning decisions based on timely skills-based insights.
- Develop and retain your rising stars. Design skills-based career progression paths that keep your workforce engaged and fulfilled.
- Unlock internal mobility at scale. Break down silos and tap into your team's full potential with an internal talent marketplace that boosts mobility, performance, and happiness.
GSoft is the independent company behind a family of software products that improve the employee experience as the world of work continues to evolve. We rethink how we work to develop intuitive tools that make work easier, more human, and more efficient. GSoft enables companies to manage their digital transformation with ShareGate peacefully, helps managers contribute to their team's performance, engagement and recognition with Officevibe, facilitates simplified and personalized onboarding experiences for new employees with Softstart, and offers a corporate learning management system with Didacte that supports and optimizes professional development.
GSoft's team includes more than 400 passionate employees united around a purpose: to enable people to work at their best, which meets a growing need since our software makes a difference for tens of thousands of companies in more than 100 countries. These marks of trust energize and inspire us to continue building the next generation of solutions that will change work for the better.
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CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears hired Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren as their president and CEO on Thursday, bringing him back to the NFL to help lead a founding franchise after three years running one of college athletics’ marquee conferences.
Warren, who replaces the retiring Ted Phillips, becomes Chicago’s fifth president and the first from outside the organization. He goes from becoming the first Black president of a Power Five conference to the first for the Bears. He is the team’s second president that was not part of the Halas-McCaskey family tree, joining Phillips.
Warren’s biggest task would be helping the Bears construct a new enclosed stadium, assuming they finalize the purchase of a 326-acre tract of land in suburban Arlington Heights and decide to move.
He also is joining an organization with the No. 1 pick in the draft following one of the worst seasons in franchise history. The Bears went 3-14 and set a franchise record for losses.
“I am honored and recognize the responsibility bestowed upon me to lead the Chicago Bears during this exciting and pivotal time for the franchise,” Warren said in a statement. “I join the Chicago Bears with gratitude and drive to carry out and build upon the legacy and spirit of this founding franchise and my predecessors.”
Chairman George McCaskey called Warren “a man of integrity, respect and excellence.”
“He is a proven leader who has many times stepped outside of his comfort zone to challenge status quo for unconventional growth and prosperity,” McCaskey said. “In this role, Warren will serve in the primary leadership position of the franchise to help bring the next Super Bowl championship trophy home to Bears fans.”
It wasn’t immediately clear how the team’s chain of command would be structured. General manager Ryan Poles, who was hired a year ago, currently reports directly to McCaskey. Previous GMs reported to Phillips.
Poles said he looks forward to working with Warren.
“In my time spent with him during the interview process, it quickly became apparent his resume and business acumen will be a powerful asset to helping improve our organization and ultimately reach our goal to be a championship organization,” he said.
Warren had spoken with several professional teams going through transitions at the top, including the Denver Broncos, Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves during his tenure as Big Ten commissioner, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Dec. 29.
Warren was hired as Big Ten commissioner in June 2019 out of the Minnesota Vikings’ front office to replace the retiring Jim Delany. Now, the conference is searching for a new leader again.
With the Bears’ headquarters in Lake Forest about a 25-mile (40-kilometer) drive from the Big Ten’s offices in Rosemont, Warren won’t have to move.
He worked in the NFL for more than two decades, doing stints with the St. Louis Rams and Detroit Lions before settling in with Minnesota in 2005. He was the Vikings’ chief operating officer from 2015 to 2019.
Warren played a big role in their construction of U.S. Bank Stadium, which opened in 2016. The Bears see it as a model for their potential new home, assuming their deal to purchase the site of the shuttered Arlington International Racecourse from Churchill Downs Inc. is completed and they decide to leave their longtime lakefront home at Soldier Field.
The Bears want to turn the Arlington Heights site, once a jewel of thoroughbred racing, into a different kind of gem, anchored by an enclosed stadium and bursting with year-round activity.
They envision restaurants, retail and more on the plot of land some 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of Soldier Field — all for about $5 billion, with some taxpayer help. The Bears plan to pay for their stadium but want taxpayer dollars to cover infrastructure costs such as roads and sewers to develop the site.
Soldier Field has been the Bears’ home since 1971. The team played at Wrigley Field from 1921 to 1970, and if a new stadium is constructed, the franchise would have its name on the mortgage for the first time since arriving in Chicago.
Phillips, an accountant by trade, joined the Bears as their controller in 1983. He became team president in February 1999.
Warren drew sharp criticism early in his tenure with the Big Ten when the league called off the 2020 fall football season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Player parent groups sent letters demanding the conference reverse course. A petition that got 280,000 signatures in three days was started by Ohio State star Justin Fields, now the Bears’ quarterback. There were rumblings that some schools, including Nebraska and Ohio State, would create their own schedules for the fall. The conference ultimately reversed course and played an abbreviated schedule.
There also have been some big wins for the Big Ten in recent months.
In July, the Big Ten announced that Southern California and UCLA will join the conference in 2024, giving it a coast-to-coast footprint in the nation’s largest markets. A month later, the conference landed about $7 billion in media rights deals with FOX, CBS and NBC to share the rights to football and basketball games. The contracts go into effect in 2023 and expire in 2030.
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AP College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo contributed to this report.
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Updated July 13, 2023 at 1:59 PM ET
The U.S. Secret Service has stopped looking for the owner of a dime bag of cocaine left behind in the White House over the July 4th weekend, closing its investigation because of a lack of physical evidence.
The cocaine was found on July 2 in a vestibule off the lobby of a lower-level West Wing entrance, stashed in a cubbyhole near the Situation Room, where officials store cellphones during meetings.
President Biden and his family were away at Camp David at the time. The West Wing is often frequented by visitors on staff-led tours on evenings and weekends. The Situation Room itself is being renovated, and has not being used for months.
The FBI tested the bag for fingerprints and DNA. There wasn't enough of either on the bag to draw any conclusions, the Secret Service said in a statement.
Agents had gathered the names of several hundred people who may have passed by that area. But there was no surveillance video footage that provided leads.
"Without physical evidence, the investigation will not be able to single out a person of interest from the hundreds of individuals who passed through the vestibule where the cocaine was discovered," the Secret Service said.
Republicans in the House of Representatives have been critical about the incident, and summoned agency leaders for a classified briefing on Thursday.
"The White House is supposed to be the most secure residence in the world, but today Secret Service officials failed to answer basic questions or provide any meaningful information related to security failures and cocaine being found at the White House," said House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky.
"The Secret Service must reassess their security operations to prevent illegal substances from entering the White House," Comer said in a statement.
NPR's Deirdre Walsh contributed to this report.
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ISELIN, N.J., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hexaware Technologies, a global IT consulting and digital services provider, has received high ESG adoption scores, as reflected in the Neo Group ESG Adoption Survey Report. Through this survey report, Neo Group, a leading advisory firm, extends an assessment of ESG adoption across select IT and Business Service Providers (ITBSPs).
This survey report evaluates two criteria of ESG adoption – Operational-Performative Alignment and Cultural-Attitudinal Alignment. The survey was composed of a two-template structure that comprised a questionnaire and a self-assessment of service providers. Based on the criteria, the providers were scored on their performance with regard to widely established and accepted ESG regulatory standards and on the depth of sustainability infusion into their core business and organizational cultures.
Hexaware ranked high in both parameters, validating its level of maturity in ESG adoption. It has showcased significant cultural transformation, building capabilities and extending services in the most ethical and environment-friendly manner.
Hemant Puthli, Partner and Managing Director at Neo Group, said, "The findings from our ESG Adoption Survey were quite interesting. Most of the service providers we surveyed were in advanced stages of implementing ESG initiatives and had very high scores on the operational-performative criteria. But what we did not expect was that even among many leading providers, the attitudinal shift to sustainability thinking was not clearly visible. In that respect, Hexaware stood out among the lot, with a fairly balanced alignment score across both the operational as well as the cultural dimensions. This kind of approach is critical to sustain the transformation to sustainability. Clearly Hexaware has been giving as much importance to inculcating the philosophy of sustainability across their organization, as they are to adhering to globally accepted ESG standards and guidelines."
Celebrating this recognition, Uma Thomas, Executive Vice President, CRO, and Head of Quality, InfoSec Governance, at Hexaware Technologies said, "We are conscious about being sensitive to people and drive our focus towards extensive diversity and inclusion initiatives. With practices that reflect us as an organization responsible for preserving the planet, we are steadily progressing towards becoming The Sustainable Enterprise."
Read the report here
About Neo Group
Since 1999, Neo Group has empowered organizations to build new capabilities and significantly reduce costs by going beyond advice to outcomes. We help organizations across industries through optimization of the sourcing levers of analytics, automation, and global talent. Established with the vision of "Talent Without Borders", Neo founded the global sourcing advisory space.
Our approach and unique collaborative tools promote co-creation. We foster high internal ownership from the client by working together to identify the problem, build a tailored solution, and establish clear responsibilities for all stakeholders. Our Advisors have helped global enterprises align sourcing strategy to business objectives, achieve incredible outcomes with suppliers or GICs, and generate greater value from sourcing.
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Hexaware is a global IT, BPS and consulting services company empowering businesses worldwide to realize digital transformation at scale and speed.
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Man wins $1M jackpot after grandmother buys lottery ticket for 18th birthday
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Gray News) - A California man celebrated turning 18 while cashing in a million-dollar lottery ticket.
According to the California Lottery, Kaleb Heng won $1 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket that was given to him by his grandmother for his 18th birthday.
Lottery officials said the jackpot was hit from a $10 scratch-off ticket on The Perfect Gift game.
“I’m pretty stoked! I certainly wasn’t expecting it,” Heng said.
Heng’s grandmother bought the winning ticket from a market in the Turlock area and gave it to him while he was heading out on a fishing trip.
“My mom was driving me to go fishing, and on the way, I scratched it,” Heng said. “We had to pull over. It was a million dollars, and I didn’t even have an ID yet!”
Heng said they ended up turning the car around to get his identification and cash in the ticket.
The 18-year-old told lottery officials he plans to use the money for college and investments.
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Former Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles, who now plays for the Indianapolis Colts, sold his seven-bedroom, 7,664-square-foot mansion in Glencoe for $3.07 million on Wednesday.
A one-time Super Bowl MVP, Foles, 33, only played in one game for the Bears last year — a victory, no less — and was released by the Bears on May 1. On May 23, he signed a two-year contract with Indianapolis.
Foles listed his home on May 16 for $3.29 million, and it went under contract a week later.
Built in 2020, the brick and limestone house has 6 1/2 bathrooms, 11-foot ceilings on the first floor, white oak floors with a herringbone pattern, a family room with oversize custom-built bookcases and a walnut kitchen with a large quartzite island and a walk-in pantry. The home also has a mudroom with an organized closet, a butler’s pantry between the kitchen and the dining room and 13-foot ceilings on the second floor. Other features include a first-floor guest room and a primary bedroom suite with custom bookshelves, motorized draperies and a wet bar. On the lower level are 10-foot ceilings and a theater room with motorized leather seats and a sound system.
Outside on the 0.44-acre property are a fenced backyard, a sprinkler system, an attached and heated two-car garage and a two-car detached garage.
Through a Texas limited liability company, Foles paid $2.8 million in June 2020 for the mansion.
Listing agent Alissa McNicholas did not respond to a request for comment on the listing.
The mansion had a $38,891 property tax bill in the 2020 tax year.
Public records do not yet identify the buyer.
Goldsborough is a freelance writer.
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New 2023 Strategy Guide offers 4 data-driven strategies to combat 7 challenges FIs face today
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) ("Alkami"), a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for banks and credit unions in the U.S., and its data analytics and engagement solution, Segmint, have released their 2023 Strategy Guide, Navigating The Economic Impact: 2023 FI Budgeting & Data Strategies, to give FIs actionable strategies they can employ now to deepen and grow account holder relationships and drive revenue growth in 2023.
The guide highlights seven economic challenges for the financial industry that will guide best practices for 2023, including:
- The home and personal loans rollercoaster, with a drop in mortgage originations of 32% YOY and a hit to personal loans due to the rise in interest rates
- Inflation's effect on credit cards and the fact that 62% of card holders have taken some "new action" with their cards as a result of inflation, and 78% have potentially costly knowledge gaps in how credit cards work
- The shift to a Subscription Economy, with 75% of companies who sell direct to consumers planning to offer subscription services by 2023
- The rise in the use of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services, as 43% of Americans have used a BNPL service, up from 31% in 2021, further eroding loyalty to their financial institutions
- The growing popularity of cryptocurrency, with 44% of executives at financial institutions planning to offer cryptocurrency services to clients by the end of 2022
- Generational trends toward use of neobanks, big tech and fintechs, jeopardizing the relationship with younger account holders
- The explosion of data, with 2.5 quintillion bytes of data generated each day
"FIs can turn these obstacles into opportunities with a well-planned data strategy," said Nate Shahan, vice president of product management for Alkami. "Banks and credit unions have a wealth of insights within their account holder data. FIs who harness and use this data intelligently can execute a data-driven strategy, utilize predictive AI modeling, integrate data with email channel delivery and leverage marketing technology—all of which can boost acquisition, share of wallet, loyalty and growth. But they must take action now to mitigate the growing impact of these economic headwinds."
Download the 2023 Strategy Guide here.
Alkami Technology, Inc. is a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions in the United States that enables clients to grow confidently, adapt quickly and build thriving digital communities. Alkami helps clients transform through retail and business banking, digital account opening and digital loan origination, multi-payment fraud prevention, and data analytics and engagement solutions. To learn more, visit www.alkami.com.
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Turnovers and struggles in the paint doomed the Chicago Bulls during Sunday’s 113-104 road loss to the Toronto Raptors.
Toronto’s Christian Koloko made life especially rough on the Bulls, recording six of the Raptors’ 10 blocked shots.
“He did exactly what he does. Congrats to him. He had a great game,” Chicago’s Dalen Terry said. “But we’ll see him again tomorrow.”
Yes, the Bulls will get an immediate opportunity to rebound on Monday as they host the Raptors in the conclusion of a home-and-home back-to-back.
Koloko scored a career-high 11 points and was one of five Raptors in double figures Sunday. Fred VanVleet (30 points, 11 assists) and Scottie Barnes (19 points, 10 rebounds) each notched double-doubles for the Raptors, who were without leading scorer Pascal Siakam, who is expected to miss at least two weeks with a strained right adductor muscle.
“We need some guys to step up,” Raptors coach Nick Nurse said. “They’re going to get opportunities to possibly do more things. They’re going to need to. And here it is, upon them. We’ll see what happens.”
VanVleet answered the challenge Sunday, making a solid return after missing the past three games with lower back soreness.
Seeing VanVleet excel at distributing has long been a welcome sight for Raptors fans. Nurse, though, has been especially excited about a budding connection with the 7-foot-1 Koloko, a rookie from Arizona.
“He’s given us that lob thread in the screen and roll, which we haven’t had for a while,” Nurse said. “That’s important because it does start freeing up other things, especially the ballhandler a little bit more, right, coming off there to do something and he played good.”
The Bulls, who committed 17 turnovers, fell to 2-8 on the road against Toronto since the start of the 2016-17 season, with one victory coming when the Raptors were temporarily based in Florida.
Chicago has lost two straight overall as the team navigates injury and load management issues of its own.
Center Andre Drummond (left shoulder) has missed five straight games, while Coby White has been sidelined for the past four games with a left quadriceps injury.
Zach LaVine sat for the Bulls as he works back from offseason surgery on his left knee. LaVine had played in four of the team’s last five games prior to resting on Sunday.
“Obviously he wants to play as much as he can play,” Bulls coach Billy Donovan said. “But I think what we’ve had early in the season, especially the last week to 10 days with the number of games, the decision was best to manage him physically. They all collaborate and talk about it.”
DeMar DeRozan, who was coming off a 46-point effort during Friday’s loss at Boston, led the Bulls with 20 points on 7-for-9 shooting. Nikola Vucevic had 18 points, 12 rebounds and six assists.
Goran Dragic — a former Raptor, as is DeRozan — matched his season high with 16 points while enduring boos from the crowd each time he touched the ball.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies predictions: Who wins Game 2 of NBA Playoffs?
The Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies play on Wednesday in Game 2 of their first-round NBA Playoffs series.
The game is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. MST and can be seen on TNT, Bally Sports Southeast-Memphis and Spectrum Sportsnet.
Who will win the game?
The Grizzlies are a 1.5-point favorite over the Lakers, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Memphis is -120 on the moneyline, while Los Angeles is +100.
The over/under for the game is set at 228.5 points.
Sportsbook Wire: Grizzlies 118, Lakers 113
It writes: "The Grizzlies score 116.9 points per game, just 0.3 more points than the 116.6 the Lakers allow. Memphis is 27-13-1 against the spread and 34-7 overall when scoring more than 116.6 points. When Los Angeles gives up fewer than 116.9 points, it is 27-17-1 against the spread and 28-17 overall. The Lakers score an average of 117.2 points per game, just 4.2 more points than the 113.0 the Grizzlies allow to opponents."
NBA Playoffs series picks, predictions: Nets vs. 76ers | Hawks vs. Celtics | Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Warriors vs. Kings | Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Clippers vs. Suns | Heat vs. Bucks | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets
Dimers: Grizzlies 114, Lakers 112
It writes: "Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Memphis at FedExForum this Wednesday has the Grizzlies winning 114-112."
ESPN: Grizzlies have a 60% chance to win Game 2 vs. Lakers
The site gives Los Angeles a 40% shot at picking up the victory over Memphis on Wednesday.
NBA Playoffs series odds: Nets vs. 76ers | Hawks vs. Celtics | Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Warriors vs. Kings | Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Clippers vs. Suns | Heat vs. Bucks | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Game odds
Betsperts: Take the Grizzlies to cover against Lakers in Game 2
Dan Smullen writes: "Our pick to win this matchup is the Grizzlies, and we predict that Grizzlies will cover the spread (Grizzlies -1.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 228 points."
Play Picks: Grizzlies will cover in Game 2 vs. Lakers
It writes: "The Grizzlies are 37-42-3 against the spread this year. Against the spread as 1.5-point favorites or more, Memphis is 30-25-3. The Grizzlies have seen 36 of their 82 games go over the pointMemphis’ games have finished with more than 228 points 46 times so far this season."
NBA Playoffs series schedules: Nets vs. 76ers | Hawks vs. Celtics | Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Warriors vs. Kings | Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Clippers vs. Suns | Heat vs. Bucks | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Daily TV schedule
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a state of disaster with immediate effect to deal with the country’s severe electricity crisis including prolonged daily power blackouts.
“Extraordinary circumstances call for extraordinary measures. The energy crisis is an existential threat to our economy and social fabric,” said Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation address Thursday night.
The declaration of a state of disaster comes as rolling power cuts of up to 8 hours per day are hitting homes, factories and businesses across the nation of 60 million. The state of disaster is an emergency measure previously implemented to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and the deadly floods that killed over 400 people last year.
According to Ramaphosa, the declaration will enable his government to exempt essential services like hospitals and water treatment plants from power blackouts and enable the government to purchase additional power from neighboring countries on an emergency basis.
It will also enable the government to assist businesses to deal with the effects of widespread power cuts, including making diesel-powered generators and solar panels more widely available.
The country’s power utility Eskom is unable to produce adequate power due to frequent breakdowns at its aging coal-fired power stations and years of corruption.
Ramaphosa also announced that he will appoint a minister of electricity, whose sole focus would be to deal with the electricity crisis.
Ramaphosa’s speech was delayed for 45 minutes after disruptions by members of parliament from the leftist Economic Freedom Fighters opposition party, who were eventually removed from the sitting by security personnel.
He is expected to reshuffle his Cabinet following the resignation of deputy president David Mabuza and changes in the leadership of the ruling African National Congress party. Ramaphosa is expected to appoint newly-elected ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile to replace Mabuza. | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-south-africas-ramaphosa-to-address-nation-amid-power-cuts/ | 2023-02-09 20:44:09 | 1 | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-south-africas-ramaphosa-to-address-nation-amid-power-cuts/ |
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the season with an all-time high $310.6 million payroll for purposes of the luxury tax and are on track to pay a record tax of nearly $47 million, according to figures compiled by Major League Baseball and obtained by The Associated Press.
Five teams exceeded the $230 million threshold as of opening day, which if unchanged by the season’s end would be one shy of the most, in 2016.
After adding Freddie Freeman and reaching a big one-year deal with Trea Turner, Los Angeles was the only team to exceed the new fourth threshold, the so-called Cohen Tax named after New York Mets owner Steven Cohen. But the Dodgers' payroll would drop by about $28.1 million if the domestic violence suspension of pitcher Trevor Bauer is upheld by an arbitrator. The Dodgers' payroll included $34 million for Bauer, the average of his $102 million, three-year contract.
The Mets, in their second season since Cohen bought the team, were second at $289.3 million — $667,278 below the Cohen Tax. That left them on track for a tax payment of just under $22.5 million after adding pitcher Max Scherzer, center fielder Starling Marte, outfielder Mark Canha and All-Star infielder Eduardo Escobar.
The Yankees were third at $261.4 million, which would cause a tax of $7.6 million.
Philadelphia, which fired manager Joe Girardi on Friday following a poor start, was fourth at $233.1 million, on track to pay a tax of roughly $629,000, Boston was fifth at $232.3 million, which would result in a tax of about $466,000.
San Diego, the only team other than the Dodgers to pay tax last year, began this season $694,982 below the initial $230 million threshold.
Luxury tax payrolls include average annual values of all players on 40-man rosters plus just over $16 million per team for benefits and $1.67 million for each club’s share of the new $50 million pool for pre-arbitration players. Figures also include money owed released players, option buyouts and cash transactions.
Totals change throughout the season as trades and roster moves are made, and the tax is billed based on the final figure in December. For players remaining in salary arbitration, MLB included club offers in its payroll figures.
Under the collective bargaining agreement reached in March following a 99-day lockout, this year’s four tax thresholds are $230 million, $250 million, $270 million and $290 million.
First-time offenders pay 20% on the amount above the first threshold, 32% above the second, 62.5% above the third and 80% above the fourth.
As a repeat offender, the Dodgers pay 30% above the first, 42% above the second, 75% above the third and 90% above the fourth.
Los Angeles paid tax each season from 2013-17 and its total bill through last year reached $182 million since the luxury tax began in 2003. That’s second only to the Yankees’ $348 million bill.
If the Dodgers owe tax for 2023, they would pay 50% above next year’s first threshold of $233 million, 62% above $253 million, 95% above $273 million and 110% above $293 million.
Until now, the previous high for a luxury tax payroll was the Dodgers’ $297.9 million in 2015, which resulted in a record tax of just under $43.6 million.
A team’s tax rates reset at the lowest level after it drops below the initial threshold in any year.
Four teams had luxury tax payrolls under $100 million: Oakland ($64.8 million), Pittsburgh ($73.5 million), Baltimore ($79.9 million) and Cleveland (91.2 million).
Also this week, the players’ association issued its 2021 salary study, which showed the average baseball salary dropped 10.2% from 2017 through last season.
The union calculated the 2021 average at $3,679,335, down 5.2% from what 2020 would have been at full salaries had the season not been shortened by the coronavirus pandemic.
After rising from $3.97 million in 2016 to a record at just under $4.1 million in the first year of a new collective bargaining agreement, the average declined by $1,500 in 2019, and dropped to $4.05 million in 2019. The 2020 average would have been $3.89 million had a full schedule been played but was cut to $1.6 million by prorated salaries during the 60-game season.
The union usually issues its salary report in December but the 2021 edition was delayed while staff was engaged in collective bargaining.
Figures are based on 2021 salaries, earned bonuses and prorated shares of signing bonuses for 1,070 players on 26-man rosters and injured lists as of Aug. 31. MLB, using a slightly different methodology, calculated the average at $3,579,341.
A study by The Associated Press found this year’s opening day average was up 5.9% to $4.4 million, using expanded opening-day rosters and midpoints for players remaining in arbitration. The average declines over the course of a season as veterans are released and replaced by younger players with lower salaries.
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") of Teleperformance SE (OTC: TLPFY) between July 29, 2020 and November 9, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 20, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Teleperformance ADRs during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Teleperformance class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=15278 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 20, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Teleperformance's growth in Core Services had been achieved, in part, by requiring its content moderators to engage in inappropriate, traumatic, abusive, and potentially criminal activities; (2) certain Teleperformance social content moderators had been trained with materials which included illicit images of child sexual exploitation; (3) contraband images had been included in Teleperformance Daily Required Reading reports for its content moderation staff; (4) Teleperformance had failed to safeguard child sexual abuse material and had potentially violated strict rules governing the handling of such materials, including rules relating to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children; (5) Teleperformance had failed to provide adequate training or emotional and psychological support to content moderators exposed to egregious materials, including those exposed to extreme graphic violence and sexual images; (6) Teleperformance had imposed unreasonable time and performance targets that compounded the occupational trauma suffered by its content moderators; (7) Teleperformance had failed to implement or maintain the working conditions represented to investors, including by subjecting the Company's content moderation workers to widespread occupational trauma without psychological support, and with paltry pay, punitive salary deductions, extensive surveillance, and aggressive union-busting tactics; and (8) as a result of the foregoing, Teleperformance was subject to a material, undisclosed risk of legal, regulatory, business, and reputational harm if the truth regarding the Company's content moderation services, treatment of its content moderation workers, and handling of contraband materials was ever publicly revealed. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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Review: Samuel L. Jackson stars in a not-always in-tune Broadway revival of ‘The Piano Lesson’
Spoiled as we’ve been with superb revivals of August Wilson plays, it’s almost confusing to encounter a high-profile Broadway production that doesn’t quite live up to expectations.
“The Piano Lesson,” which opened Thursday at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, seemed on paper to be one of the can’t-miss offerings of the fall season.
Samuel L. Jackson leads a top-notch cast in the first Broadway revival of one of the Pulitzer Prize-winning works in Wilson’s decade-by-decade 10-play cycle chronicling Black life in 20th century America. What could possibly go wrong?
Nothing, really. But something hasn’t gone quite right. Ensemble chemistry is a delicate matter. The actors are all fine individually, but their magic fails to coalesce.
The relationships of the characters are curiously vague here. The affections, resentments, debts and loyalties of the family members and friends who have gathered at the home of Doaker Charles (Jackson) are constantly being rehashed. But the ties that bind this crew in 1936 Pittsburgh seem more reported than inhabited.
The drama revolves around a precious heirloom, an upright piano carved with the faces of the family’s ancestors. The fate of this antique is being contested by two siblings: Berniece (Danielle Brooks), a widow who has moved with her young daughter into the home of her Uncle Doaker after her husband’s murder, and Boy Willie (John David Washington), who has come up from the South to fetch the piano so he can sell it and buy the land his ancestors toiled on.
Berniece is fearful of the ghosts that cling to the piano, but she has become the guardian of its legacy, which includes untold family trauma. Boy Willie wants to use the only thing his father had to give him so that he doesn’t have to similarly spend his whole life farming on someone else’s land.
Wilson sees all sides of the conflict. Berniece’s reverence for the past is both noble and imprisoning. She has settled quietly into a life of mourning. Boy Willie is ambitious for a better future, but he’s also rash, reckless and fueled by a barely containable rage.
“The Piano Lesson,” even in a somehow lackluster revival, has timely wisdom to impart — the wisdom of unresolved questions. What should our relationship to history be? How do we balance the need of remembering with the imperative of letting go? If the past must be confronted to avoid being repeated, where is the line between a healthy reckoning and a dangerous haunting?
After listening to Boy Willie’s defensive rationale for selling the piano, Doaker replies, “Ain’t nobody said nothing about who’s right and who’s wrong.” He doesn’t want to insert himself in a family fight, but he also seems to share his playwright’s view that such dilemmas cannot be decided without being patiently and painfully worked through.
There are no shortcuts in healing the wounds of family or society. Wilson’s commitment to centering Black lives in the theater entails an embrace of dialectical struggle. The evil of racism is an inescapable fact. But the battle of the characters, who are desperate to find a path forward for themselves, isn’t between right and wrong but between imperfect possibilities, each with its own undeniable claim.
Unfortunately, the seams of the play show in this revival, directed by LaTanya Richardson Jackson, an actress with an unflinching regard for difficult truths, who is married to Samuel L. Jackson. An intelligent sensitivity guides the production, but the plot seems bulky and the talk can get cumbersome with all the exposition and thematic underlining.
Brooks, who will be reprising her Tony-nominated portrayal of Sofia in the upcoming film version of the musical “The Color Purple,” powerfully conveys Berniece’s sorrowful resolve. She’s strong despite all the scars of history, but there’s something undifferentiated in her suffering.
Washington, an actor following in the footsteps of his father, Denzel Washington, accentuates Boy Willie’s youthful vehemence. He’s determined to declare himself a man, no matter that he doesn’t yet possess the maturity.
The standoff between Brooks’ Berniece and Washington’s Boy Willie is vigorously laid out. But it’s not always apparent that these characters are grappling with the same harrowing past.
In an ensemble performance free of grandstanding, Jackson never attempts to turn the play’s host and witness into the central protagonist. His presence is recessive at times to an almost surprising degree, but it lends the production a gravity that doesn’t need many words to make itself felt.
Veteran Michael Potts seems a bit too well preserved for Wining Boy, Doaker’s washed-up musician brother. But Potts brings his usual crisp authority to the raucous tales of this compulsive raconteur.
Wendell Pierce and Sharon D Clarke bring a seismic shift to the new Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.”
Ray Fisher nearly steals the show as Lymon, who has traveled up from the South with Boy Willie. Slower of speech and more deliberate of action than his impetuous buddy, he’s looking to start a new life for himself up North, possibly with Berniece, if he can reawaken the sensual longing she has put behind her — and evidently doesn’t feel for Avery (Trai Byers), the novice preacher who’s been pursuing her for years.
It hard to feel romantic when your piano is a magnet for ghosts. Berniece has to banish the restless dead before she can even consider her personal happiness. She has formidable work to do, but no one should underestimate her soul’s power.
The realism of the production (dimly lighted by Japhy Weideman on Beowulf Boritt’s believable set) has trouble accommodating the jarring interruptions from the supernatural realm. It’s another instance in which the revival just can’t seem to pull itself together.
But “The Piano Lesson” is welcome even in a production that compares less favorably to Ruben Santiago-Hudson‘s 2012 off-Broadway revival. Outside of the Ethel Barrymore, a group of us stood around discussing the play after it let out. The conversation continued at a late-night restaurant. But how could it not with so much history at stake — the characters’ and our own?
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HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Henderson is sticking by its police chief despite a no-confidence vote from two local police unions.
KVVU-TV reports the City of Henderson said in a statement that this “does not change the City of Henderson leadership’s support for and confidence in Police Chief Thedrick Andres.”
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The city manager is ultimately who appoints the police chief.
The TV station also obtained an email Andres sent to employees Thursday night urging them not to let the department become divided.
Leaders of the Henderson Police Officers Association and Henderson Police Supervisors Association told the TV station that over 80% of their combined membership of over 460 officers voted “no confidence.”
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They say Andres management is too similar to predecessor LaTesha Watson, who was fired in 2019 for alleged harassment and clashes with unions.
Andres and Watson worked together in Arlington, Texas. Watson brought him on as her deputy chief.
The unions accuse Andres of not sticking by collective bargaining agreements. They also claim he enacted a new use of force policy without union input nor adequate training for officers.
In a statement, the unions called Andres an "outsider who sought to portray a new era of ‘transparency’ by refusing to discuss policies or decisions with anyone outside his inner circle.”
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1 dead in triple shooting outside shopping center in northeast Baltimore
A man is dead and two other people are injured in a triple shooting in northeast Baltimore, police said.
Officers were on patrol around 7:55 p.m. Sunday in the area of Frankford Avenue and Sinclair Lane, when they heard gunshots.
City police said officers found two men and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds outside the Frankford Plaza Shopping Center.
Police said one of the men died at the scene and the other victims were taken to hospitals. The man is in serious condition and the woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
"Literally, at 7:55, the officers who were on this assignment heard the gunshots and called it out and ran toward it immediately. Once again, it speaks to the brazenness of today's criminal offender, who are committing shootings right in the presence of police officers," Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said.
"There needs to be a gut check everywhere in Baltimore. Don't just look at it and say, 'What are the police going to do' because they were right where they were supposed to be. These folks don't care about that," Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said.
In this same area at the Frankford Gardens Shopping Center, two people were injured in a shooting last month during an attempted armed robbery of a cellphone store. And, this location is the near a shopping center where a drive-by shooting left three people injured on Wednesday.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP.
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If you'd prefer to catch a concert poolside, electronic dance music sister act Nervo will headline Talking Stick Resort's Release After Dark affair. Local DJs also will be battling for supremacy, as well as a shot at a sweet gig.
Details about these gigs can be found below. And for more music events around the Valley from Friday, August 26, to Sunday, August 28, check out Phoenix New Times' concert calendar.
Five Finger Death Punch
Friday, August 26Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 North 83rd AvenueFresh on the heels of the release of their latest album, AfterLife, groove/thrash metal act Five Finger Death Punch are back on the road, ready to rock, and more than happy to raise a tattooed middle finger to their haters. If you’ve been listening to metal for a minute, no doubt you’re aware of the Las Vegas-born band’s polarizing status among heshers everywhere. Some call them sellouts, thanks in part to their rampant success since the mid-2000s. Others think they’re charlatans, posting 20-minute YouTube rants about how their music is “horrid, bargain-basement metal.” FFDP have heard it all — and couldn’t care less. Neither do their fans, who have caused the band’s releases to chart highly. (In fact, every Five Finger Death Punch album has made the top 10 of the Billboard 200.) They’re the same folks who will fill Ak-Chin Pavilion this weekend when the band rolls in with the legendary Megadeth, Mongolian folk metal band The Hu, and rap-rock act Fire From the Gods. Haters need not show up. 6:30 p.m., $29.50-$174.50 via livenation.com. Benjamin Leatherman
Kevin Gates
Friday, August 26Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 West Washington StreetKevin Gates isn’t exactly a household name, but he’s a big deal in the hip-hop world. The “2 Phones” rapper has enough clout to top the charts and make an appearance ringside on an AEW Dynamite episode, knocking out wrestler Tony Nese in one punch (not a big accomplishment, frankly, if you’ve ever watched Nese wrestle). But Gates, who spits rhymes with the deliberate pace and intensity of a hungry tiger pacing in its cage, isn’t quite in the upper echelon where the Jay-Zs and Futures of the world hold court. The Louisiana-born artist is too much of a wild card. With slick new album Khaza released in June, Gates has been trending recently more his horned-up stage dancing and tweeting strange platitudes like “Semen retention is The truth” than his music. But don't sleep on Gates the storyteller: One listen to this year's freestyle "Super General" sums up his appeal perfectly. A blistering confessional anthem, Gates raps about the dissolution of his marriage and sums up his tumultuous personal history over tinkling pianos and charging beats. It’s TMI rap: too vivid, too detailed, too harsh, and too compelling to turn off. With OMB Peezy, Hunxho, and DJ Chose; 8 p.m., $49.50-$55.50 via livenation.com. Ashley Naftule
Goldrush DJ Competition
Friday, August 26Crescent Ballroom, 308 North Second AvenueHere’s a life tip worth remembering: When certain opportunities come your way, it definitely pays to be prepared. In the case of this weekend’s Goldrush DJ Competition, it would behoove the mixmasters participating in the contest to be as practiced and polished, especially if they want to win the event’s grand prize: a gig at one of the Valley’s biggest festivals of the year. This showdown will feature 10 local DJs squaring off for a chance to win an opening slot at October’s Goldrush Music Festival. All the contestants better bring their “A” game — particularly when it comes to mixing, phrasing, performing, audience interaction, and using of technology — if they hope to prevail. The lineup of competitors includes Pat Riot, Daytona, Gr!ff, Stvrxd, DJ Fr3ckles, Not Your Shadow, Little Fohx, and Wingo. May the best DJ win. 7:30 p.m., $10 via seetickets.us. Benjamin Leatherman
Joyce Manor
Saturday, August 27The Van Buren, 401 West Van Buren StreetFew bands have embraced “less is more” as ardently as Torrance, California's favorite sons Joyce Manor. The pop-punk band (fronted by singer/guitarist Barry Johnson) is allergic to releasing albums longer than 30 minutes. Joyce Manor's fourth studio album, 2016’s Cody, is their lengthiest player by far — clocking in at 24:30. The rest of their LPs don’t even hit the 20-minute mark. If this sounds like a criticism, it’s not. Joyce Manor can do more with 15 minutes than most bands can manage with 50. On albums like Never Hungover Again and this year's 40 oz. to Fresno, Joyce Manor sprint through a variety of manic tempos, singing catchy and heartfelt lyrics. Their music mixes the snotty bite of old-school bands like Wire and Descendents with the tunefulness of Lookout!-era Green Day. Joyce Manor never give you too much of a good thing — you’re always left reaching for the “play again” button, eager to give their 18-minute opus another listen. 7 p.m., $30/$35 via livenation.com. Ashley Naftule
Nervo
Saturday, August 27Talking Stick Resort, 9800 East Talking Stick Way, ScottsdaleWe’re willing to bet there’s little, if any, sibling rivalry going on between twin sisters Miriam and Olivia Nervo. Why? Probably because the Australian-born twins rose to stardom in the music world together and have experienced mutual success in whatever they’ve done, whether it's singing, songwriting, producing, or DJing. It started at age 16, when both Liv and Mir inked a songwriting deal with Sony before going on to pen hit songs for themselves and such artists as Kesha, Ashley Tisdale, and UK pop star Rachel Stevens. In 2009, the pair helped write the Grammy-winning David Guetta/Kelly Rowland hit "When Love Takes Over" before diving into the dance music world as producers. Since then, the Nervo sisters have collaborated with Afrojack, Steve Aoki, R3hab, and others, as well as dropped multiple hit tracks themselves, including 2016’s "People Grinnin'." They also DJ, too, and have done so at clubs and festivals worldwide. This weekend, Nervo headlines the latest Release After Dark pool party at Scottsdale’s Talking Stick Resort with support from Lujan and MLBX. 5 p.m., $30 via ticketmaster.com. Benjamin Leatherman
The Killers
Sunday, August 28Gila River Arena, 9400 West Maryland Avenue, GlendaleIf one wanted to find a single movie scene that encapsulates the weirdness of the early 21st century, look no further than the musical number in Richard Kelly's 2006 freakout Southland Tales. Pop star Justin Timberlake (playing a burnt-out U.S. sniper) lip-syncs to The Killers "All These Things That I've Done" while Busby Berkeley-esque dancers wheel around him. It’s a baffling piece of filmmaking where U.S. imperialism, the teenybopper industrial complex, new rock-pop royalty, and old Hollywood collide for five minutes. What makes this scene even weirder is that, a decade-plus later, The Killers are more culturally relevant than onetime superstar Timberlake. The "don't call them a Mormon band" Las Vegas group have managed to hang tough in the zeitgeist thanks to their surprisingly long catalog of hits and their signature song “Mr. Brightside” spending years on the pop charts. A lot of the 21st century has trended toward either ’80s pastiche or Springsteen homaging: The Killers are one of the few groups smart enough to build a career standing right in the middle of those two poles. They’re a little bit New Romantic, a little bit Heartland, and 100 percent earnest. 7:30 p.m., $25-$222 via ticketmaster.com. Ashley Naftule | https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/phoenix-best-weekend-concerts-august-26-28-kevin-gates-joyce-manor-the-killers-14309831 | 2022-08-27 15:08:40 | 1 | https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/phoenix-best-weekend-concerts-august-26-28-kevin-gates-joyce-manor-the-killers-14309831 |
DALLAS, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc., ("NXRT" or the "Company") (NYSE: NXRT) announced today that the Company is scheduled to host a conference call on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. ET (10:00 am CT), to discuss second quarter 2023 financial results.
The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 888-660-4430 or, for international callers, +1 646-960-0537 and using passcode Conference ID: 5001576. A live audio webcast of the call will be available online at the Company's website, https://nxrt.nexpoint.com (under "Resources"). An online replay will be available shortly after the call on the Company's website and continue to be available for 60 days.
A replay of the conference call will also be available through Tuesday, August 8, 2023, by dialing 800- 770- 2030 or, for international callers, +1 647- 362- 9199 and entering passcode 5001576.
The Company plans to issue a press release with second quarter 2023 financial results before market open on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
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NexPoint Residential Trust is a publicly traded REIT, with its shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NXRT," primarily focused on acquiring, owning and operating well-located middle-income multifamily properties with "value-add" potential in large cities and suburban submarkets of large cities, primarily in the Southeastern and Southwestern United States. NXRT is externally advised by NexPoint Real Estate Advisors, L.P., an affiliate of NexPoint Advisors, L.P., an SEC-registered investment advisor, which has extensive real estate experience. More information about the Company is available at https://nxrt.nexpoint.com.
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Isolated thunderstorms this morning, then mainly cloudy during the afternoon with thunderstorms likely. A few storms may be severe. High 79F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%..
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A few thunderstorms this evening. Mostly clear skies late. Low 62F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
The Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill Volunteer Recognition and Volunteer of the Year Ceremony was held April 20, at the amphitheater behind the Patriot Club.
More than 50 volunteers were recognized for donating their time and talents to organizations and agencies on and off post. The ceremony recognized volunteers from seven different volunteer agencies on post and several individual volunteers.
Volunteers recognized from the Fort Sill Patriot Spouses Group included: Lisa Crooks; Paula Sartain; Lauren Taylor; Candice Cartwright; Olivia Davies; Erin Walsh; Allison Polk; Carla Norris; Carrie Rodriguez; Andi Janoe; Jenn Smith; Emmanuelle Charras; Lindee Luper; Kelly Lee; Jaima McCabe; Tabby Jenkins; Shania Boomgaam; Krystal Harris; Karen Diaz; and Kayla Richert.
From Fort Sill MWR Youth Sports Group, volunteers included: Jocelyn Compton; Brandon Williams; Joshua Whiddon; Jacque Dickerson; Christopher Dickerson; Ceantel Young; Chanice Gulley; Gloria Silva; Joshua Gomez; and Emily Pingar.
From the Fort Sill American Red Cross Group, volunteers included: Sam Austad; Petra Yahn; Bill Mullikin; Dollie Ducre; and Jeanette Walker.
Individual volunteers included: 1st Lt. Tyree Avery, who volunteered more than 240 hours within the past year as the Sante Fe middle and high school wrestling coach and assistant. He also assists in college recruitment for senior students.
Cpl. Alberto Pena volunteered more than 280 hours to the USO. He greeted visitors while working behind the desk, assisting with weekend brunches and with the occasional Dungeons & Dragons game days.
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Joe Le volunteered more than 300 hours to First Baptist West Church, where he assisted as an usher and, along with his wife Pamela, taught Vacation Bible School and currently teaches Sunday School for the kindergarten department.
Staff Sgt. Kyle Murphy is the volunteer coordinator for 3rd Battalion, 2nd Air Defense Artillery. He tracked more than 500 personnel when organizations need and receive assistance.
Suzy Hammonds has volunteered more than 338.5 hours for the ACS Financial Readiness Program, where she helps to counsel soldiers and their families on financial problems and gives briefings on budgeting, retirement plans and Thrift Savings Plan.
Second Lt. Shane Mehr volunteered with Hungry Hearts to provide more than 500 meals in the Lawton community. As the battery treasurer, his efforts resulted in more than $1,000 raised for the Soldier and Family Readiness Group.
The last individual volunteer is Rebecca Nowaskey, who volunteered her time with the 1st Battalion, 40th Field Artillery SFRG program. In 2022, her efforts raised more than $7,500 for the battery by participating in multiply fundraisers for the unit’s Family Day and graduations.
Volunteer of the Year
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Adams was named the 2023 Service Member Volunteer of the Year.
The winner of the 2023 Department of the Army Civilian Volunteer of the Year is Paulette Anderson.
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RICHMOND, Va. — (AP) — A handful of Virginia incumbents prevailed over challengers in Tuesday’s primary election, but two of the state’s most controversial political figures — Democratic Sen. Joe Morrissey and Republican Sen. Amanda Chase — lost their party’s nomination, along with at least three more of their Senate colleagues.
Morrissey, a political centrist and increasingly rare Democrat who supports limits on abortion access, lost to former state legislator Lashrecse Aird, an unapologetic, “100%” supporter of abortion rights.
“Joe's been here too long. It’s time for new blood,” said Gail Coleman, 62, who voted for Aird Tuesday afternoon in suburban Richmond.
Chase, a right-wing firebrand who has served in the Senate since 2016 and embraced falsehoods about the 2020 presidential election, was edged out by Glen Sturtevant, a lawyer and former member of the chamber seeking a political comeback in the red-leaning suburban Richmond district.
Dozens of other races took place around the state, including in some swing districts that will help determine the balance of power in the General Assembly in the November election. Virginia, where the Legislature is currently politically divided, is one of the few states that holds its legislative races in odd-numbered years. With its unusual calendar and quasi-swing state status, the state’s results are often closely watched for hints of voter sentiment heading into the following year’s midterm or presidential cycle.
Both parties and both chambers had competitive contests on the ballot, and an unusually high number of sitting officeholders faced serious challenges in an election season upended by new political maps.
This year marks the first cycle in which legislative candidates are running in districts created during the redistricting process that ended in late 2021. The new maps were drawn by outside experts without regard to incumbent protection. That's contributed to a wave of retirements by many of the General Assembly's veteran lawmakers and diminished the name-recognition advantage for incumbents, some of whom ran in almost entirely new districts.
The losses by Chase, Morrissey and their colleagues will add to the already lofty turnover.
In another high-profile race, Democrat L. Louise Lucas, a veteran legislator, knocked off another incumbent, fellow Sen. Lionell Spruill. The race in the heavily Democratic Hampton Roads seat was one of only two featuring current officeholders from the same chamber running against one another. It was marked by particularly sharp personal attacks lobbed on social media and in TV ads.
Lucas, who has served in the Senate since 1992, campaigned as a fighter. She donned boxing gloves in some ads, promising to take on Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
“MOMMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT!” she tweeted.
In northern Virginia, challengers upset at least two incumbents.
Saddam Salim, a first-generation immigrant and political activist, defeated moderate Democratic Sen. Chap Petersen.
Petersen, a lawyer, has angered the liberal wing of his party by joining with Republicans as a key vote in getting several of Youngkin’s priorities across the finish line, including legislation that ended school mask mandates last year.
Stella Pekarsky, a member of the Fairfax County School Board, beat Democratic Sen. George Barker, who has served in the Senate since 2008 and wields significant influence from his perch as co-chair of the chamber’s Finance and Appropriations Committee.
In a contentious Republican contest for a southwest Virginia House seat, freshman Del. Wren Williams defeated fellow Del. Marie March. In northern Virginia, former CIA officer Russet Perry secured the Democratic nomination in a Senate seat expected to be a key battleground in the general election.
Elsewhere, incumbents easily cruised past challengers. Democratic Sen. Lamont Bagby handily defeated Katie Gooch in a Richmond-area race, and Sen. Dave Marsden defeated Heidi Drauschak, who was backed by the big-spending advocacy group Clean Virginia.
In a Charlottesville-anchored seat, Democratic Sen. Creigh Deeds fended off a spirited challenge from Sally Hudson, a member of the House of Delegates. Deeds, a respected advocate on mental health issues, campaigned as a pragmatic progressive, arguing that his experience and relationships in Richmond would be a boon to his constituents, an argument echoed by other incumbents.
Among Republicans, Chase was the only Senate incumbent to face a challenge Tuesday. She campaigned as a champion of gun rights and other conservative values. She also persistently repeated former President Donald Trump's falsehoods about widespread fraud in the 2020 election.
Although Chase had campaigned with Youngkin after unsuccessfully seeking the party's nomination for governor herself in 2021, Youngkin did not endorse her in the race. Nor did he wade into an eight-way Senate contest in the Shenandoah Valley won by farmer Timmy French.
But the night went especially well for other candidates the governor backed. All of the seven on the ballot Tuesday won their nomination contests. The three others in competitive races he backed had won party-run nominations earlier.
In the central Virginia Senate nomination contest with Morrissey, Aird was powered to victory with the help of an unusual number of legislators and members of the state's congressional delegation who endorsed her. She also far outspent Morrissey, who ran a scrappy operation with no official campaign manager.
A disbarred attorney with a long history of personal and professional controversies, Morrissey identifies as “pro-life” but has long supported some abortion access. He has recently expressed a willingness to vote with Republicans to enact stricter limits.
Until this race, Morrissey had time and again overcome personal controversies to win elected office. As he campaigned for office this year, he faced allegations of mistreatment and physical abuse by his decades-younger estranged wife, which he strenuously denied.
Despite those headwinds, many observers were unwilling to count him out because of his long-established reputation as an effective grassroots campaigner who takes care of bread-and-butter issues for constituents. Morrissey conceded to Aird.
Aird, who works in higher education administration, will head into the general election season as the favorite in the blue leaning district south and east of Richmond.
A handful of other races were too early to call late Tuesday.
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A previous headline on this story was corrected to reflect that Lashrecse Aird is a former state legislator, not a current state legislator.
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Associated Press photographer Steve Helber contributed to this report from Dinwiddie.
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