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BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Kirkland’s Inc. (KIRK) on Thursday reported a loss of $12.1 million in its fiscal first quarter.
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FORT WORTH, Texas, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus Property is pleased to announce the acquisition of Capital Crest at Godley Station, a 203-unit asset located in Savannah, GA. Olympus is excited to expand its holdings in the market, where it has owned and operated apartments for over a decade.
The company continues to grow its presence in the multifamily real estate industry, providing residents with a best-in-class living experience and investors strong returns. Established in 1992 with a steadfast vision of becoming an industry leader, Olympus Property boasts a wealth of experience and a hands-on approach throughout the investment process. Olympus currently owns and manages approximately 31,000 units spanning across 14 states being Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Mexico, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.
Located along Benton Boulevard in one of Savannah's most desirable submarkets, Capital Crest at Godley Station provides residents exceptional accessibility to major employment centers, the historic downtown, and residential communities with upscale retail and lifestyle offerings. The property is strategically positioned within a 15-mile radius of over 187,000 jobs, offering easy access to some of the region's top employers, such as Gulfstream, Georgia Pacific, and the Port of Savannah, which is the largest single-terminal container facility in North America. The region is experiencing rapid economic expansion, underpinned by the recent groundbreaking of Hyundai's $6.4B electric vehicle and battery plant. This project is located within a 20-minute commute of the property and is expected to generate over 25,000 jobs by 2025. Once completed this plant is projected to be the third-largest electric vehicle manufacturing facility in the country.
"We are excited to add Capital Crest at Godley Station to our portfolio," notes Travis Bertetto, Associate Director of Acquisitions at Olympus Property. "Savannah's strong fundamentals and growth prospects make it an attractive market for us. With over 1,000 units under ownership within the market we are looking forward to creating value for our investors by leveraging our management expertise and market knowledge."
Constructed in 2017, the community offers fourteen unique floor plans, which range from one to three bedrooms. Additionally, the property features a wide range of amenities including a 2,500 square foot sports club, saltwater pool accompanied by poolside cabanas and fireplace, theater, car care center, dog park, and pet spa. The community also offers attached and detached garage parking. Unit interiors are modernized and include stainless-steel appliance packages, hardwood-style flooring, large kitchens, walk-in pantries, and washer & dryers.
Please direct all inquiries to Jeff Evans at 325-829-8844 and Jeff.Evans@OlympusProperty.com, or Braden Barr at 415-686-0232 and Braden.Barr@OlympusProperty.com.
For more information please visit: www.OlympusProperty.com.
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NEW YORK — Regulators seized troubled First Republic Bank early Monday and sold all of its deposits and most of its assets to JPMorgan Chase Bank in a bid to head off further banking turmoil in the U.S.
San Francisco-based First Republic is the third midsize bank to fail in two months. It has struggled since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank and investors and depositors had grown increasingly worried it might not survive because of its high amount of uninsured deposits and exposure to low interest rate loans.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation said early Monday that First Republic Bank’s 84 branches in eight states will reopen as branches of JPMorgan Chase Bank and depositors will have full access to all of their deposits.
Regulators worked through the weekend to find a way forward before U.S. stock markets opened. Markets in many parts of the world were closed for May 1 holidays Monday. The two markets in Asia that were open, in Tokyo and Sydney, rose.
“Our government invited us and others to step up, and we did,” said Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase.
As of April 13, First Republic had approximately $229 billion in total assets and $104 billion in total deposits, the FDIC said.
At the end of last year, the Federal Reserve ranked it 14th in size among U.S. commercial banks.
Before Silicon Valley Bank failed, First Republic had a banking franchise that was the envy of most of the industry. Its clients — mostly the rich and powerful — rarely defaulted on their loans. The bank has made much of its money making low-cost loans to the wealthy, which reportedly included Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Flush with deposits from the well-heeled, First Republic saw total assets more than double from $102 billion at the end of 2019’s first quarter, when its full-time workforce was 4,600.
But the vast majority of its deposits, like those in Silicon Valley and Signature Bank, were uninsured — that is, above the $250,000 limit set by the FDIC. And that worried analysts and investors. If First Republic were to fail, its depositors might not get all their money back.
Those fears were crystalized in the bank’s recent quarterly results. The bank said depositors pulled more than $100 billion out of the bank during April’s crisis. San Francisco-based First Republic said that it was only able to stanch the bleeding after a group of large banks stepped in to save it with $30 billion in uninsured deposits.
Since the crisis, First Republic has been looking for a way to quickly turn itself around. The bank planned to sell off unprofitable assets, including the low interest mortgages that it provided to wealthy clients. It also announced plans to lay off up to a quarter of its workforce, which totaled about 7,200 employees in late 2022.
Investors remained skeptical. The bank’s executives have taken no questions from investors or analysts since the bank reported its results, causing First Republic’s stock to sink further.
And it’s hard to profitably restructure a balance sheet when a firm has to sell off assets quickly and has fewer bankers to find opportunities for the bank to invest in. It took years for banks like Citigroup and Bank of America to return to profitability after the global financial crisis 15 years ago, and those banks had the benefit of a government-aided backstop to keep them going.
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Associated Press Staff Writer Matt O’Brien in Providence, Rhode Island, contributed to this report. | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/05/01/regulators-seize-first-republic-bank-sell-to-jpmorgan-chase/ | 2023-05-19 06:35:14 | 0 | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/05/01/regulators-seize-first-republic-bank-sell-to-jpmorgan-chase/ |
Robbie and Judy Mahtook have lived in a home designed by celebrated Louisiana architect A. Hays Town home on Girard Park Drive in Lafayette for more than 20 years.
They have made it their own while honoring the history that the building represents. It was built in 1962 using materials from a church that had been torn down in Loreauville. The moldings, bricks, and beams displayed in the home are from 1840.
The Mahtooks were able to let their kids grow up without being sensitive to them damaging the structure.
“The houses are so well-built kids really can’t hurt them,” Judy Mahtook said, speaking of raising five children in the historic home. “Now we’re on to the second generation of children in the house. We have three grandchildren, and it’s showing us all over again that it’s a perfect house to raise a family. One of Town’s elements was a very wide front porch, and it’s perfect for the bumper cars and the Little Tike Roller Coaster.”
Born in Crowley in 1903, Town went to school in Lafayette and New Orleans and spent his career designing thousands of homes and commercial buildings across the south. Town’s designs are beloved for their expression of Louisiana’s history and culture, and his Acadiana roots go deep — he was the architect responsible for designing many of Lafayette’s most well-known landmarks.
That includes the UL Alumni Center, the Hilliard Art Museum, the Episcopal Church of the Ascension and much of the Oil Center along with a number of private homes. People who live and work in Town’s buildings will tell you his thoughtful design and quality materials have stood the test of time, creating a space where people love to be.
“Town was known for really utilizing Louisiana’s folk vernacular,” said Maureen Dugas Foster, Lafayette residential designer and founder of Designing Women of Acadiana. “He had deep porches and recycled materials. He was always going out and getting reclaimed cypress and windows to utilize in new projects. The beauty of his work is that it’s really timeless. We’re still touring his houses today, and you’d want to live there.”
The A. Hays Town house owned by Amy and Christopher Lee on West St. Mary Boulevard is not a showpiece. In the midst of raising two young boys, their family home is full of sports equipment, schoolwork and other sundries of a busy life. Their home was originally built for the Davis family in 1959.
“It’s really neat because we have two boys, second grade and sixth grade, and the Davises also had two children,” said Amy Lee. “Upstairs there are two bedrooms with a kids’ bathroom in the middle, so it’s perfect.”
Living in a Town home does come with a sense of responsibility, according to present-day owners. To replace fixtures or finishes, the Lee and Mahtook families often go to extraordinary lengths to find the pieces that Town would have used — “You don’t want to de-Hays it is what I think,” says Robbie Mahtook.
Amy Lee worked with a designer for months to find the manufacturer of the original bathroom cabinet pulls.
“It was a hardware miracle,” she said.
Town would have been pleased at the effort to adhere to the integrity of his vision. He was personally involved in practically every design decision, even down to the lighting, colors, drapery fabric and other details that frequently caused him to butt heads with homeowners.
“The attention to detail is amazing,” Foster said. “It’s hard to build that way now without a really nice budget. He was not going to waver and value-engineer his project. If you hire him, he’s the architect and designer, and you’re going do what he says.”
Many of these details, like his preference for coffee-stained brick floors and copper kitchen fixtures, are enduring features that lend a Town home its iconic charm. Other design quirks would not be so charming today — like his disregard for bathrooms and closets.
Horace Rickey was Town’s frequent partner in Lafayette, building many of the structures that Town designed. The Mahtook home was built to be the Rickey family home, and his firm also constructed the Lee home.
“Mr. Rickey had some very definite ideas about what he wanted in his house,” Judy Mahtook said. “Town was not known for a lot of closets, because people had armoires, and he wasn’t big on bathrooms. Mr. Rickey said I want every bedroom to have a bathroom, and my wife wants linen closets. That’s a fight Mr. Rickey won, and I’m very grateful for it.”
Judy Mahtook has spoken extensively with the Rickey family, and they reported that the design process was not a collaboration.
“It was not ‘What kind of fabric do you like?’” she said. “It was ‘This is the fabric that’s going in your house.’”
Even so, Town’s choices are holding strong as his buildings age.
“It’s great to be here, and we feel privileged and honored,” she said. “And we accept the responsibility. At the same time, it’s our home, and it’s an incredible family house. You don’t have to really decorate a Town home. You just have to fill it.” | https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/business/a-hays-towns-buildings-part-of-lafayette-history/article_c586b4a0-f187-11ed-bf18-1bab60c332b6.html | 2023-05-15 09:16:40 | 0 | https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/business/a-hays-towns-buildings-part-of-lafayette-history/article_c586b4a0-f187-11ed-bf18-1bab60c332b6.html |
Alabama vs. Maryland: Odds, spread, over/under and other Vegas lines - NCAA Tournament Second Round
The No. 1 seed Alabama Crimson Tide (30-5) try to earn a trip to the Sweet 16 in an NCAA Tournament Round of 32 matchup against the No. 8 seed Maryland Terrapins (22-12) on Saturday at Legacy Arena at BJCC, starting at 9:40 PM.
In this article, you will check out the spread and odds across multiple sportsbooks for the Alabama vs. Maryland matchup.
Alabama vs. Maryland Game Info
- When: Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: Legacy Arena at BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama
- How to Watch on TV: TBS
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Alabama vs. Maryland Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Take a look at the odds, spread and over/under for this matchup listed at several sportsbooks.
Alabama vs. Maryland Betting Trends
- Alabama has compiled a 20-15-0 ATS record so far this year.
- Crimson Tide games have gone over the point total 16 out of 35 times this season.
- Maryland has won 21 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 11 times.
- The Terrapins and their opponents have combined to go over the point total 12 out of 32 times this year.
Alabama Futures Odds
- Odds to win the national championship: +500
- In terms of its odds to win the national championship (+500), Alabama is second-best in the country. It is one spot higher than that, best, according to computer rankings.
- The Crimson Tide were +5000 to win the national championship at the beginning of the season, and have now moved up to +500, which is the 62nd-biggest change in the country.
- Alabama has a 16.7% chance of winning the national championship, based on its moneyline odds.
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WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Despite several versions of strep infections, there’s one rare in particular that’s rising nationwide and in the state of Texas.
“If you’ve ever heard of toxic shock syndrome, that’s one most people are familiar with. Sometimes, that’s just an overgrowth of streptococcal bacteria that people can tend to relate to because it’s the warning, and it’s so few and far between, it’s so rare and a true rarity, but we have to be prepared for those things,” City of Wichita Falls Interim Health Director Amy Fagan said.
Strep A is a disease that can cause muscle pain, extreme fevers, swelling, and can start to grow and go beyond areas throughout the entire body.
“When it goes outside the throat, or when it goes to abnormal growth within the skin, it becomes invasive because your body is trying to fight it off, but is unable to, or you’re not treated in time, and it just becomes an overgrowth, if you will, and that’s when it comes invasive or too much in the case of toxic shock syndrome. It’s just about the gathering of bacteria in places where they normally aren’t,” Fagan said.
Because strep can spread between children in crowded spaces, invasive streptococcal infections are also most common among children and the elderly.
“They are so common in school-age children, and that’s because it’s respiratory, and you know, our kids are in close contact, and they are often not good hand washers. So, it tends to be in children between the ages of five and 18. Those who are over the age of 65, those who are immune-compromised, there is always an increased risk of developing more disease or a more consequential disease because their body isn’t able to fight off bacteria or viruses, and so it’s always in these age categories or in those chronic illness categories,” Fagan said.
Fagan’s advice to protect yourself is wash your hands and use band-aids. Even the slightest open wound is a potential outlet for this invasive disease to enter and infect your entire body.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Rx Networks (the "Company") announced today that Michael Longinotti, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, will retire from the company at the end of 2022, then continue to serve as a board member. John Carley, VP of Sales and Marketing, has been appointed by the Board of Directors to succeed Longinotti as Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2023.
"On behalf of the Board of Directors, the management team and Rx Networks employees, we want to thank Mike for his unfaltering leadership, mentorship, and his commitment to our service delivery quality over his more than fifteen years with the organization," said John Carley. "As a hands-on, managing leader, Mike has guided the company through the change in ownership and the pandemic while increasing the value of location data."
Longinotti was instrumental in facilitating the Beijing BDStar Navigation Co., Ltd. ("BDStar") acquisition of Rx Networks, regarded as a significant breakthrough in BDStar's global expansion, providing a wealth of opportunities for Rx Networks. The Board is sincerely grateful to Mike for his dedication to the company and looks forward to his continued service as a board member. John Carley's appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive succession planning process managed entirely by the Board.
"With a highly experienced leadership team, a deep product roadmap and many promising new partnerships, Rx Networks is poised for success through this transition," said Mike Longinotti. "For the past twelve years, John has led the engineering teams and the sales and marketing team with drive and personable expertise. With his multidisciplinary approach and winning track record of global partnerships and execution, he is extremely well prepared to lead Rx Networks through its next phase of growth and technological advancement."
John Carley joined Rx Networks in 2010 as Program Manager. In his more than 12 years with the company he has fulfilled multiple senior leadership roles. Since 2019 he has excelled in the role of VP Sales and Marketing, where he has produced exceptional results, including over 40% sales growth while establishing Rx Networks as a global GNSS industry leader.
Please visit Rx Networks at Intergeo (Essen, Germany) from Oct. 18-20, booth F2.033.
Rx Networks provides reliable, timely, and relevant location information that strengthens the connection between people, devices, and businesses by improving the GNSS experience and creating enhanced opportunities for next-generation products and services.
Leading semiconductor vendors, device manufacturers and network operators have relied on Rx Networks for their GNSS corrections needs since 2006. Billions of devices access Rx Networks' GNSS data services to establish smart and reliable positioning, every day.
Rx Networks is a dedicated North American distributor and support provider of Unicore Communications affordable all-constellation, all-frequency, high performance GNSS receivers, designed for use in high precision applications.
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The aluminum bottled water company that creates more laughs, and less plastic announces early 2023 acquisition by family-owned juice business Langers
BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- While many thought the brand GEN Z was a joke, the joke's on them as the company expands with an acquisition by Langers. Splashing the market in 2021, GEN Z was imagined, created and produced by industry veterans and brand wizards breathing new energy into generation brands. The critter-crazed aluminum water bottles popped via e-commerce with a unique branding and marketing meticulously strategized by the team of Millennials and Gen Xers. The innovative approach to branding and marketing made the brand stand out in a crowded market and land in the radar of top industry player and six-decades innovating pioneer, Langers.
GEN Z showed up to the single-use-plastic party with an idea: shake up the category and sell flavorless, transparent liquid in a reusable, recyclable bottle that cuts through Zoomer's high BS-meter, to help create a sustainable and improved future. Its unique design and eco-friendly message, with the company's mission to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability, resonated with customers who wanted a reusable bottle that could also be recycled yet wouldn't break the bank when lost. Upgrading the category, GEN Z delivers.
"We've never taken ourselves too seriously at GEN Z, but we're serious about Langers being the right company to keep GEN Z going strong. With the focus always being on the Gen Zers who drink water and on creating new critter designs to give flavorless transparent liquid, aka water, the bottle it deserves, we're excited about this new chapter. Langers is a family-run business looking to future-proof their legacy business. With Langers GEN Z is in good hands..." says Erin Campbell, GEN Z's Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer.
By early 2023, Langers will take GEN Z, critters and its humor, under its wing to bring it closer to the consumers (even the non-Gen Zers) and expand its impact with their decades of proof, expertise and know-how. Through this acquisition, GEN Z will enter its new age early on, and with Langers six decades of established prowess, the slim bottle can exponentially flourish and thrive. With industry expertise and a powerful network of resources, Langers will help GEN Z continue to transform the world through convenient, sustainable, reusable, recyclable, packaging and much-needed humor to uplift and support the spirits.
Beyond fresh water, it's the symbol of positivity and change that made an impact on the Langers family. The humorous and whimsical design of the GEN Z bottled water stood out with its power to bring a smile to someone's face and act as a conversation-starter (about sustainability or the design), two elements that the younger generations need more than ever. It represents a shift towards a more lighthearted and joyful approach to life, encouraging individuals to take a break from the stress and negativity of daily life and embrace the simple pleasures. And, as a symbol of change, it inspires people to think about the impact their choices have on the environment and therefore other concerns. Drinking GEN Z bottled water is not just about quenching thirst, it provides a moment of levity and positivity and lifts the mood.
Over the next months, expect GEN Z to bring more smiles and be closer to every Zoomer and Zoomer-wannabe in more States and stores. With more consumers discovering their favorite transparent flavorless liquid and more critter-covered bottles in hands, there is no doubt about the impact GEN Z will have as a fresh alternative supporting all the eco-conscious enthusiasts in their efforts to act on the planet's future. A mission that Langers is inspired and determined to push forward, continuing the legacy of their early days' founding principles of commitment to quality and the use of traditional and environmentally friendly methods of bottling their juice in glass bottles.
"Acquiring GEN Z is a wonderful continuation of Langers portfolio. Seeing a company emerge on the market with an aim to provide sustainable solutions to single-use plastic that works and also carries a conversational message with its target audience is impressive. What we value the most is listening to our clients and GEN Z is the right answer in the right time. We love the playfulness of this company; we confidently look forward to propelling what they started," says Bruce Langer, president of Langers.
With a proven record of enduring innovation and success in the beverage category, a remarkable brand and products, and helmed by true family leadership, Langers fosters its mission of preserving the craft of fresh beverages in all shapes, flavors, and forms. Langers will add the refillable and infinitely recyclable GEN Z water to its line of juices and enhanced juices as the company continues to satisfy the market's thirst for more intentional beverages.
Launched in 2021, GEN Z, the bottled-water brand, emerged to make a difference and lead a positive change. With an internal council made up of brilliant Gen Zers, the flavorless transparent liquid in a reusable, resealable and infinitely recyclable bottle created a solution to help people hydrate without all that single-use plastic – a small step in sustainability's big picture. Since 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today through its infinite recycling ability – not littering our lands and oceans or harming the critters – the body-to-cap fully aluminum bottle seamlessly resonated as the best material to use. And since the company is all about good news and fresh ideas, to celebrate the planet's wonderful critters, GEN Z (the company) makes hydration for Gen Zers (the humans) more on brand by COVERING the aluminum bottles with marvelous critters. Yes, every sleek, chilled, resealable, and transportable bottle has critters staring back at you as you hydrate. It's pretty creepy.
Family-owned Langer Juice Company, Inc., has emerged as a major force and a top ranked brand in the very competitive juice industry. Since the formation of the company in 1960, the Langer family has remained actively involved in every aspect of making juice, from production and marketing to quality assurance. Producing beverages in many of the high-volume categories that include apple, cranberry, orange, grape, grapefruit, and pomegranate, as well as innovative tropical blends such as mango, guava and passionfruit, the Langers brand can be found in major retailers and Club stores across the country. Additional brands include Langer Farms 100% juices and No Worries brand cocktail mixers. Recent additions include Langers apple cider vinegar stick packs, Langers organic flavored sparkling waters, Langer Farms Beyond Butter apple butter, Beyond Honey plant-based vegan honey and LyteAde Sports hydration beverage with caffeine. Langer Juice Company is located in City of Industry, CA.
For more information about GEN Z's #FlavorlessTransparentLiquid, visit them on TikTok, Instagram or its extremely passe website.
EDITOR'S NOTE: For more information about GEN Z and to arrange to speak with a company spokesperson, please contact Nancy Trent or Pamela Wadler at 212-966-0024 or pam@trentandcompany.com.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA held its first public meeting on UFOs on Wednesday a year after launching a study into unexplained sightings and insisted it’s not hiding anything.
The space agency televised the four-hour hearing featuring an independent panel of experts who vowed to be transparent. The team includes 16 scientists and other experts selected by NASA including retired astronaut Scott Kelly, the first American to spend nearly a year in space.
“I want to emphasize this loud and proud: There is absolutely no convincing evidence for extraterrestrial life associated with” unidentified objects, NASA’s Dan Evans said after the meeting.
Still, hundreds of questions from the public that poured in ahead of time were skeptical and veered into conspiracy theories.
NASA launched the study to probe what it calls UAPs — short for unexplained anomalous phenomena — in the sky, in space or under the sea.
Optical illusions can explain some of this, said Kelly, a former Navy fighter pilot. He recalled a Tomcat flight off Virginia Beach years ago during which his radar intercept officer in the back seat was convinced they’d flown past a UFO.
“It turns out it was Bart Simpson, a balloon,” Kelly said. “And in my experience, the sensors kind of have the same issues as the people’s eyeballs.”
Evans pointed out that the livestream of the meeting led to considerable trolling. That comes on top of “online abuse” directed toward several committee members.
Harassment detracts from the scientific process and reinforces the stigma surrounding the topic, said Evans, adding that NASA security is dealing with it.
“It’s precisely this rigorous, evidence-based approach that allows one to separate the fact from fiction,” he said.
The group is looking at what unclassified information is available on the subject and how much more is needed to understand what’s going on in the sky, according to astrophysicist David Spergel, the committee’s chair who runs the Simons Foundation.
No secret military data are included, such as anything surrounding the suspected spy balloons from China spotted flying over the U.S. earlier this year.
The meeting was held at at NASA headquarters in Washington with the public taking part remotely.
A final report is expected by the end of July.
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FLINT, MI – The Genesee intermediate School District will host a career fair for educators in multiple different categories next month.
The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on June 7 at the Genesee Career Institute Conference Center.
One-on-one interviews will be conducted at the fair. If offered a position, fingerprinting and background checks will be covered by GISD. Job seekers should bring copies of their resume and be prepared to interview, according to an announcement from GISD.
“GISD employees touch the lives of students in Genesee County in a variety of ways,” Associate Superintendent Eddie Kindle said in a statement. “Whatever you’re passionate about, we likely have a position where you can put your skills to work and make a positive impact on the students and families we have the pleasure of serving.”
The organization is hiring for vacancies in the following areas: Special Education Teachers; Para-Educators; Early Childhood Teachers and Classroom Support; Speech and Language Pathologists; Social Workers and School Psychologists; Finance, Payroll, and Accounting Professionals; Bus Drivers and Aides; Technology; and Custodial.
A full list of available positions can be found on the GISD website at this link.
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Chris Christie calls Trump a ‘liar and coward’ as first GOP debate looms large
By David Wright, CNN
(CNN) — Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie sharpened his attacks on former President Donald Trump on Sunday, calling his rival for the 2024 GOP nomination a “liar” and a “coward.”
The former New Jersey governor was reacting to Trump’s speech at a conservative gathering Saturday in Florida, where he declared, “I’m being indicted for you,” as he sought to defend himself against charges in the special counsel’s investigation of his alleged mishandling of classified material after leaving office.
“He’s indicted because of his outrageous conduct,” Christie told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union.”
“There’s no other, of the 200 million Americans he spoke about, who illegally retained classified national secrets after being asked politely, quietly and professionally for 18 months to voluntarily turn them back over after he left the White House,” the former governor said.
“He now has the opportunity to go to court and make the government prove that case beyond a reasonable doubt. But now he says he doesn’t want to have a trial until after the election in 2024. I don’t think he’s doing that for us, either. He should resolve this thing before people vote, so that we know exactly who we’re voting for.”
Trump was indicted last month under charges related to his alleged willful retention of national defense information. The first hearing in the probe takes place Tuesday when lawyers from each side will discuss how the classified materials in the case should be handled.
Trump and his co-defendant Walt Nauta cited the need for more time to go through the evidence as a reason for pushing back setting a trial date. Their lawyers have also suggested it would not be possible to seat a fair jury before the 2024 election, with Trump running for the GOP nomination. The special counsel overseeing the probe has rejected those reasons for delaying the trial.
Trump, who was also indicted earlier this year in Manhattan over alleged business irregularities related to a hush money payment in 2016, faces further potential indictments in Washington and Atlanta with investigations underway into his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.
Christie also reiterated Saturday that he’s met the Republican National Committee’s donor threshold to qualify for the first presidential primary debate in Milwaukee next month, saying that his campaign has “almost 45,000 individual donors” and that “we will be there on August 23, and we will be waiting for Donald Trump.” His campaign raised about $1.7 million in the second quarter that ended June 30, according to his latest filing with the Federal Election Commission.
Trump, in an interview that aired on Fox News on Sunday, continued to tease the possibility of skipping the first debate.
“I haven’t really made up my mind,” he said, while nodding to his current advantage in GOP primary polling. “When you have a big lead, you don’t do it.”
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Rock and roll pioneer Ronnie Hawkins died Sunday, said his wife Wanda.
Hawkins, who had diabetes for about 20 years, went downhill over the last few days, his wife told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
He was 87.
Hawkins -- who grew up in Huntsville and Fayetteville -- is primarily known for starting the group The Hawks, which later became The Band.
"For an old ignorant country boy from Arkansas, I certainly had a good time," Hawkins told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in 2018. "My timing was good. I met Johnny Cash while he was trying to sell cars and Carl Perkins when he didn't have a job."
With Hawkins as lead singer, The Hawks had a minor hit with "Mary Lou," which reached No. 26 on Billboard's Top 40 in 1959. "Forty Days," Hawkins' reworking of Chuck Berry's "Thirty Days," reached No. 45 on the chart that same year.
"Rockabilly was two pay grades below a prisoner of war," Hawkins told the newspaper. "Nobody liked it but younger people."
Later, he would have considerably more fame in Canada.
Ronald Cornett (Ronnie) Hawkins was born on Jan. 10, 1935, in Huntsville, according to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
His father, Jasper Hawkins, was a barber, and his mother, Flora Cornett Hawkins, was a schoolteacher.
In 1945, the family, which included Hawkins's older sister Winifred, moved to Fayetteville. Ronnie Hawkins graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1952.
Hawkins formed his first bands during his high school and college years.
A physical education major at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Hawkins developed an outrageous stage persona that earned him the nicknames "Rompin' Ronnie" and "Mr. Dynamo," according to the encyclopedia entry.
"I did the camel walk -- which Michael Jackson called the moon walk -- in 1948, when I was in the eighth grade," Hawkins told the Democrat-Gazette in 2018.
Hawkins dropped out of college in 1956 and joined the Army. When he got out, he moved to Helena and started putting together a touring band that included Levon Helm of Marvell.
At the suggestion of Harold Jenkins of Helena (later known as Conway Twitty), the group headed for Canada in 1958 and found audiences there hungry for American rock and roll.
As some Arkansans dropped out of The Hawks, Hawkins added Canadians Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel and Robbie Robertson to the group, while retaining Helm on drums.
In the early 1960s, Hawkins owned The Rockwood Club in Fayetteville, and his band split its time between Canada and Fayetteville.
In 1963, the group left Hawkins to venture out on their own.
Bob Dylan hired them for his U.S. tour in 1965 and his world tour in 1996, where the musicians performed electric music for audiences that didn't always appreciate it.
The Band, apart from Dylan, would eventually record such classics as "The Weight," "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" and "Up on Cripple Creek."
The Last Waltz, Martin Scorcese's 1978 documentary, captures the group at its zenith, according to the Arkansas Encyclopedia. Hawkins performed a version of Bo Diddley's "Who Do You Love?" in the film.
Hawkins remained in Canada for most of his life.
"Canada has been the promised land for me," he told the Democrat-Gazette.
"Hawkins was godfather to a generation of influential artists," according to The Globe and Mail of Canada.
In Canada, Hawkins was awarded the 1982 Juno Award, equivalent to an American Grammy, as Best Male Country Vocalist, according to the encyclopedia. In 1996, he was presented the Walt Grealis Special Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the most esteemed honors in the Canadian music industry.
The city of Toronto proclaimed Oct. 4, 2002, as "Ronnie Hawkins Day." Hawkins was added to Canada's Walk of Fame in 2002 and inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame in 2004.
Always retaining his U.S. citizenship, in 2014 Hawkins accepted an honorary appointment as officer of the Order of Canada, according to CBC/Radio-Canada.
In addition to appearances as himself in The Last Waltz and Renaldo and Clara (1978), Hawkins had minor movie roles, including Heaven's Gate (1980). He hosted his own variety series, Honky Tonk, on Canadian television during the 1981–82 season.
Hawkins lived with his wife Wanda in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. They have three grown children: Ronnie Jr., Robin, and Leah.
In 2002, Hawkins was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was not expected to survive, according to the encyclopedia. But he defied the odds against him and recovered fully. In 2002, he released a new album, Still Cruisin', to favorable reviews.
He was inducted into the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame in 2008.
In 2018, Hawkins remembered when two Baptist deacons came to his door while he was a UA student in the 1950s:
"One of them said, 'Ronnie Hawkins, don't you believe in God?' I said 'Yeah, I believe in God probably more than anybody else, but I'm real leery of the ground crew, I'll tell you that. They mumbled something in a foreign tongue and left."
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NEW YORK (AP) — The trouble between Ticketmaster and Taylor Swift’s“Eras” tour isn’t over — with the latest snafu impacting fans hoping to score tickets in France.
On Tuesday, after some fans reported issues with accessing Ticketmaster’s site, sales for six of Swift’s upcoming shows in Paris and Lyon were abruptly postponed. An explanation wasn’t immediately clear, but in posts on Ticketmaster’s French Twitter several hours after the pause began, the ticket seller cited a problem with a third-party provider.
Ticketmaster directed The Associated Press to the Twitter statement. In the posts, Ticketmaster maintained that tickets to the France shows are still available and that the provider was “working to resolve this matter as soon as possible.”
The company added that any codes that were not used for ticket purchases on Tuesday will remain valid — and that impacted fans “will be notified directly of the new onsale date and time.” The new times have yet to be specified.
Tuesday’s chaos arrives after the spectacular breakdown seen last November during Ticketmaster’s sale of “Eras” tour tickets in the U.S. — when Ticketmaster’s site crashed during a presale event for Swift’s stadium tour and thousands of people lost tickets after waiting for hours in an online queue.
At the time, the company said its site was overwhelmed by both fans and attacks from bots, which were posing as consumers in order to scoop up tickets and sell them on secondary sites. The company later issued an apology “to Taylor and all of her fans – especially those who had a terrible experience trying to purchase tickets.”
Swift expressed frustration on behalf of fans in November, noting on Instagram that it was “excruciating for me to just watch mistakes happen with no recourse.”
Multiple lawmakers accused Ticketmaster of abusing its power as the dominant ticket-seller for consumers. And both federal and state authorities moved to investigate the fiasco.
Ticketmaster, which merged with Live Nation in 2010, is the world’s largest ticket seller, processing 500 million tickets each year in more than 30 countries. Around 70% of tickets for major concert venues in the U.S. are sold through Ticketmaster, according to data in a federal lawsuit filed by consumers last year.
Outrage towards the ticket seller reemerged on Tuesday after the postponing of France ticket sales.
“Ticketmaster is a poorly run company and its bad practices come in part from its position as a monopolist in the space of concert ticket distribution,” Syracuse University Law Professor Shubha Ghosh, who specializes in antitrust law, said in a statement.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ReviR Therapeutics, a privately held developer of a suite of small molecule RNA-targeting technologies for cancer and other genetically-defined diseases, and Asieris Pharmaceuticals, a global biopharma company specializing in discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative drugs for the treatment of genitourinary tumors and other related diseases, today announced that they have entered into a research collaboration and option-to-license agreement aimed at discovering and developing innovative treatments for genitourinary (GU) tumors and other related serious diseases, leveraging ReviR's proprietary RNA-targeted technologies.
The collaboration will include multiple oncology targets, with the goal of improving patient outcomes. According to the agreement, Asieris will be utilizing ReviR's innovative RNA modulation technologies, named BindeR and SpliceR, to identify and develop new therapeutics that target RNA to treat cancer.
ReviR combines computational and high throughput drug discovery technologies with the goal of delivering next generation medicines to patients. Its VoyageR AI platform integrates computational approaches to drug traditionally undruggable RNA targets. Initially, ReviR's focus is in CNS, oncology, and genetically defined disease indications.
"We are pleased to be collaborating with ReviR, an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of RNA-targeting small molecule therapies,'' said Alice Chen, Ph.D., Vice President, Discovery Biology and Head of Translational Research, at Asieris. "We believe that our in-house R&D expertise on small molecule oncology drug discovery, combined with ReviR's proprietary RNA-targeted technologies, will speed the benefit to patients. We will continue to adhere to our differentiated R&D strategy, focus on genitourinary tumors and related diseases, expand global reach of our innovation to deliver novel drug products for patients in China and globally."
"Asieris is a global biopharma company specialized in the development of GU oncology therapies, and we are excited to be working with them to discover new treatments for indications of interests," stated Paul August, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of ReviR Therapeutics. "Our BindeR and SpliceR platform technologies have the potential to advance therapeutics for undruggable cancer targets, and we believe this collaboration will accelerate the discovery of new treatments for patients."
"The cooperation with Asieris will provide ReviR with access to the specialized knowledge, and specialized resources to validate the effectiveness of our RNA targeted small molecule platforms." said Peng Yue, Ph.D., CEO of ReviR Therapeutics. "Importantly such a collaboration will enable us to partake in synergistic endeavors with a highly proficient team of seasoned experts at Asieris, which would undoubtedly lead to novel discoveries and breakthroughs in the small molecule, RNA targeting field. As the first of many partnerships to come for ReviR, we believe that collaboration will greatly augment our efforts to enhance patient outcomes and further the field of cancer research."
About Asieris
Asieris Pharmaceuticals(688176.SH), founded in March 2010, is a global biopharma company specializing in discovering, developing and commercializing innovative drugs for the treatment of genitourinary tumors and other related diseases. We strive to improve human health and help people live a more dignified life. We aim to become a global pharma leader that integrates R&D, manufacturing and commercialization in our areas of focus, as we provide best-in-class integrated diagnosis and treatment solutions for patients in China and worldwide.
The company has been developing its proprietary R&D platform and core technologies, exploring new mechanisms of action, and efficiently screening and evaluating drug candidates. With a well-established in-house R&D system and expertise in global drug development, Asieris is committed to launching first-in-class drugs and other innovative products to address huge unmet needs in its areas of focus.
Asieris is also enhancing its pipeline for genitourinary diseases via proprietary R&D and strategic partnerships, while closely following cutting-edge technologies and therapeutics. The company strives to discover and identify unmet medical needs, and adopts a forward-looking approach in product planning and life-cycle management. We aim to establish an outstanding portfolio that covers diagnosis and treatment in a bid to benefit more patients in China and globally. For more information about Asieris, please visit us at https://asieris.com/.
About ReviR Therapeutics
ReviR Therapeutics is an emerging biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of RNA-targeting small molecule therapies for the treatment of cancer and other serious genetically-defined diseases. The company is utilizing cutting-edge technologies to develop therapies that functionally modulate the target RNA, with the goal of developing disease modifying therapies that are efficacious, safer, and more selective. The company's initial focus is to apply BindeR, SpliceR, and DegradeR RNA modulation technologies towards RNA targets of genetic diseases with limited or no treatment options. ReviR Therapeutics was founded in 2021 by leaders in computational biology, AI/ML, RNA biology, and drug discovery. The company is based in San Francisco, CA and Shenzhen, China. For more information, visit our website www.revirtx.com or email info@revirtx.com.
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LAKE COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) Two winning Powerball® tickets purchased in December 2022 are set to expire in June. Players should check to see if they have the winning ticket.
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Immigration activists try to stop Allentown hospital from sending comatose woman out of the country
This is at least the second time in three years that a Pennsylvania hospital has sought to carry out a so-called 'medical deportation'
Immigration activists are trying to stop an Allentown hospital from forcibly repatriating a desperately ill woman to her Dominican Republic homeland, saying the undocumented mother of two could die if sent away.
The 46-year-old woman, identified only as S.C. to protect her privacy, experienced complications from surgery after suffering a brain aneurysm in late December. Since then she has been in a coma at Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Lehigh Valley Hospital — Cedar Crest.
“Her husband and son have been taking turns watching over her, because they’re very concerned the hospital is going to move her without their consent,” said Adrianna Torres-Garcia, deputy director of the Free Migration Project, a Philadelphia-based advocacy group.
The Health Network said it could not comment on the woman’s case because of privacy laws, but that it “works tirelessly with patients and their families to ensure they receive appropriate care.”
This is at least the second time in three years that a Pennsylvania hospital has sought to carry out a so-called “medical deportation,” where extremely ill, undocumented patients are sent to their homelands in what attorneys say are attempts to shed the expense of their ongoing care.
Hospitals charter private flights to transport people, and the journey often ends in the aggravation of their illness or death, advocates said. Often patients are sent to homelands that cannot provide the care that’s needed.
The situation in Allentown began on Dec. 29, when severe headaches took S.C. to a different Health Network hospital, from where she was taken by ambulance to Cedar Crest. The next day she underwent surgery for an aneurysm that was obstructing her optic nerve, suffering a stroke that left her in critical condition, according to her husband, Junior Rivas, 52.
Doctors placed her in an induced coma to promote her healing. Three weeks later, coma-inducing medicine was withdrawn, but she did not wake up as expected. Since then she has been bed-ridden and requires high-level care to survive.
“Through this whole process, the doctors have been excellent in taking care of my wife,” her husband said. “However, the hospital administration has become hostile towards me and my family.”
On Feb. 27 the hospital told him he must either pay $500-a-day for equipment to care for his wife in their home, find another facility to admit her, or consent to her removal. He was given 48 hours to decide before the hospital flew her away, he said.
Advocates said the family was told that S.C. would be transported to the Dominican Republic by private charter plane by Thursday, March 2.
That day, members of the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition, Make the Road Pennsylvania, CASA, and the Free Migration Project, demonstrated outside the hospital. The hospital gave the family an additional week to make its choice, advocates said.
Torres-Garcia said the coalition of immigrant-advocacy groups is asking the hospital to continue providing care until S.C. can be transferred to a suitable facility, and to confirm that it will not subject her to a private deportation.
Andy Kang, executive director of the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition, said the groups have contacted the governor’s office to seek help.
“This is immoral, and we need to find a way to ban its practice,” he said.
These types of private deportations are unregulated and ungoverned, most occurring “in the shadows,” concluded a joint study by the Seton Hall University School of Law’s Center for Social Justice and the Health Justice Program at New York Lawyers for the Public Interest.
Those groups declared that by allowing the practice, the United States was violating its human-rights obligations under a variety of treaties.
Even the term “medical deportation” is a misnomer, since the power of deportation rests with the federal government, not with hospitals or flight companies.
Yet the practice goes on quietly, occurring when hospitals transfer undocumented patients who need chronic care to their home countries. Often patients and families have not given their consent to be removed, according to studies and to the Norris McLaughlin law firm, which practices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.
Removals typically occur with no involvement by federal immigration courts or the Department of Homeland Security. Instead the decisions are made by insurance companies, doctors, hospital financial officers and administrators, and patients and their families may not be part of those discussions.
Hospitals are bound by federal laws to arrange post-hospital care for patients who need it. But these kinds of cases present financial quandaries. Undocumented people typically are not eligible for health insurance, nor for most government programs, which makes long-term-care facilities reluctant to accept them as patients.
In June 2020, advocates rallied to stop Jefferson Health from removing an undocumented Guatemalan man with a serious brain injury. The man, who was injured in a motorcycle accident a month earlier, was being sent away from Jefferson Torresdale Hospital.
After the outcry, he was discharged to a long-term-care facility.
Now advocates are working to achieve a similar outcome for S.C.
“I have refused at all times to have her transported out of the country,” her husband said, “and I have not signed any document consenting to her transport.” | https://www.inquirer.com/news/immigration-medical-deportation-allentown-hospital-20230305.html | 2023-03-05 10:31:52 | 1 | https://www.inquirer.com/news/immigration-medical-deportation-allentown-hospital-20230305.html |
‘Twin Peaks’ composer Angelo Badalamenti dies at 85
(AP) - Angelo Badalamenti, the composer best known for creating otherworldly scores for many David Lynch productions, from “Blue Velvet” and “Twin Peaks” to “Mulholland Drive,” has died. He was 85.
He died of natural causes on Sunday, his family said in a statement.
Born in Brooklyn in March 1937 to a fish market owner father with a musical background (a percussionist in Sicily), Badalamenti grew up listening to Italian opera with his family, started piano lessons at age 8 and went on to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the Manhattan School of Music. During the summers he would play piano at resorts in the Catskills for the Borscht Belt acts.
After college he taught middle school. He composed a Christmas carol for his students that ended up on PBS and essentially launched his career in entertainment, where he wrote songs for Nina Simone (“Another Spring”) and Nancy Wilson (“Face It Girl, It’s Over”). He also wrote songs for films like “Gordon’s War” and “Law and Disorder” but his big break came in 1986 when, through a series of industry connections starting with unit manager Peter Runfolo, he was asked to help Isabella Rossellini sing “Blue Velvet” for Lynch’s iconic film.
“They were shooting down in North Carolina, and so they flew me down to meet with Isabella and to see what I could do. When I got there, we went into a little room with just Isabella and me and a piano. I worked with her for two or three hours straight until we got a good take on a small recorder,” he said in an interview with Culture.org. “David was shooting the last scene. We brought him the cassette tape. He put on his earphones and right away said, “That’s the ticket! This is peachy keen!” I had to ask the line producer what peachy keen meant.”
He also ended up writing the song “Mysteries of Love” and found Julee Cruise, who died earlier this year, to sing it, starting a long collaboration between the trio that would extend to Lynch’s seminal series “Twin Peaks.”
“David felt that the music of ‘Twin Peaks’ would have to cover a lot of ground, a wide range of moods: sadness, passion, ecstasy, love, tenderness, and violence. He wanted the music to be dark and abstract,” he said. “He asked me for music that would tear the hearts out of people.”
Badalamenti worked with other directors too, including Jane Campion (“Holy Smoke!), Danny Boyle (”The Beach”) Paul Schrader (“The Comfort of Strangers”) and Walter Salles (“Dark Water”). He also wrote “The Flaming Arrow” Torch Theme for the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics and the theme for “Inside the Actors Studio.” But it’s his work with Lynch that hovers above them all, which would include “The Straight Story,” “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me,” “Lost Highway” and “Mulholland Drive.”
“He’s got this musical soul, and melodies are always floating around inside,” Lynch told People Magazine in 1990. “I feel the mood of a scene in the music, and one thing helps the other, and they both just start climbing.”
Badalamenti also got to exercise his acting chops in a memorable scene in “Mulholland Drive” where he plays a gangster who is very particular about his espresso.
When it came to how he approached his scores, he said he was always at the service of the director’s vision.
“Sometimes you want the music to go along with what’s happening on screen. Other times I love the idea of the music going against what’s happening – that’s often a cooler way to do things,” he told NME in 2011.
“I always have one major question for a director when I compose a soundtrack: what do you want your audience to feel? Do you want to scare the s—t out of them? Squirm in their seat? Feel beautiful? And how they answer that question gives me cues to work on. I translate their words into music.”
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- AbbVie Ranked #1 in Biotech Sector on the 2022 S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced that for the tenth consecutive year, it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America). Additionally, AbbVie achieved the highest score in the biotech sector on the 2022 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). Since AbbVie's founding in 2013, the company has been listed on the DJSI World and DJSI North America every year.
The S&P Global CSA is an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices. Covering more than 10,000 companies globally and focusing on sustainability criteria that are both industry-specific and financially material, the results of the CSA inform inclusion to the DJSI. AbbVie's achievements of receiving the top score in the biotech sector and inclusion in the DJSI World and DJSI North America reflect its ongoing commitment to advance ESG initiatives that contribute to its sustainable growth and create a positive impact for generations to come.
"As part of being a company built on sustainable practices, we are committed to taking actions that best serve patients, our employees, communities and the planet," said Claudia Carravetta, vice president of corporate responsibility and global philanthropy, AbbVie. "We are proud to be included on this year's Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and to have achieved the highest score in the biotech industry."
Across this year's S&P Global CSA, AbbVie received top scores in the biotech sector in the following nine criterion:
- Environmental Dimension: Environmental Reporting
- Social Dimension: Social Reporting, Human Rights, Human Capital Development, Talent Attraction & Retention and Access to Healthcare
- Governance & Economic Dimension: Materiality, Tax Strategy and Risk & Crisis Management
AbbVie's top CSA ranking in the biotech sector is as of December 12, 2022. AbbVie shares its progress and initiatives in its annual ESG Action Report, found here. Learn more about AbbVie's commitment to ESG and corporate responsibility at abbvie.com/societal-impact.
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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Gisele Bündchen talks about divorce from Tom Brady
Published: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:50 AM CDT|Updated: 33 minutes ago
(CNN) - Gisele Bündchen said the end of her marriage to Tom Brady was like “death and a rebirth.”
The fashion model opened up about the couple’s relationship in Vanity Fair.
Bündchen said she didn’t leave Brady because he decided to play football for one more season.
She described it as “one piece of a much bigger puzzle.”
Over the years, Bündchen said they grew apart and wanted different things.
Bündchen and Brady were married for 13 years.
They have two children together.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police have named two more juvenile suspects in last month’s ambush shooting outside a Philadelphia high school that killed a 14-year-old and wounded four other teenagers after a football scrimmage.
Police said they took a 17-year-old was into custody and are seeking a 15-year-old in the Sept. 27 shooting outside of Roxborough High School. Authorities earlier announced that they had arrested 21-year-old Yaaseen Bivins and were searching for a 16-year-old suspect.
Police said the four suspects identified so far have been charged or will be charged with murder, four counts of aggravated assault, firearms crimes and other counts in the shooting. They earlier said they were seeking six suspects: five shooters and a driver.
Authorities said five people jumped from a parked SUV and opened fire on teens who were walking away from an athletic field at the high school. Nicholas Elizalde, 14, of suburban Havertown, was killed and three other teens were wounded and rushed to a hospital. One was treated at the scene.
Police have said they don't believe Elizalde was one of the intended targets of the attack.
Hours before the shooting, Mayor Jim Kenney, a Democrat, signed an order banning guns and deadly weapons from the city’s indoor and outdoor recreational spaces, including parks, basketball courts and pools. A judge barred the city from enforcing that order, siding with a legal challenge citing a state law that prevents any city or county from passing gun-control measures. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/2-in-custody-2-sought-in-fatal-shooting-outside-17511393.php | 2022-10-15 15:51:31 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/2-in-custody-2-sought-in-fatal-shooting-outside-17511393.php |
Two people in the hospital after falling from balcony in Pittsburgh’s Mount Washington neighborhood
One person is in critical condition, the other in stable condition
Two people in the hospital after falling from balcony in Pittsburgh’s Mount Washington neighborhood
One person is in critical condition, the other in stable condition
SITTING IN THE GREEN, 12 MINUTES TURNPIKE TO VETERANS BRIDGE. MICHELLE: ELENA, THANK YOU. NEW THIS MORNING, TWO PEOPLE ARE HURT, AFTER REPORTEDLY FALLING SEVERAL FEET OFF A DECK AT A HOME IN PITTSBURGH’S MOUNT WASHINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD. THIS HAPPENED AROUND 1:45 THIS MORNING ON BAILEY AVENUE. NO WORD RIGHT NOW ON THEIR CONDITIONS OR WHAT LED UP TO THE FALL
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Two people in the hospital after falling from balcony in Pittsburgh’s Mount Washington neighborhood
One person is in critical condition, the other in stable condition
Two people were taken to the hospital after falling from a balcony in Pittsburgh’s Mount Washington neighborhood.The incident happened around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Bailey Avenue.The two people, a man and woman, were found on the ground outside a home with head injuries.The man was taken to the hospital in critical condition.The woman was taken to the hospital in stable condition.Police are investigating the cause of the incident.
PITTSBURGH —
Two people were taken to the hospital after falling from a balcony in Pittsburgh’s Mount Washington neighborhood.
The incident happened around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Bailey Avenue.
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The two people, a man and woman, were found on the ground outside a home with head injuries.
The man was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
The woman was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry hopes to get back to some on-court work during the All-Star break but will miss time afterward as he recovers from a left leg injury.
The reigning NBA Finals MVP missed his fourth straight game after getting injured against Dallas on Feb. 4 in a collision while defending McKinley Wright IV as he drove to the basket. Wright's knee hit Curry's shin.
“It was pretty big knock that kind of jolted the bone and ligaments in there, which was all terms I didn't know existed before,” Curry said. “It was just a timing thing. If my foot's elevated and it's just more like a contusion you can kind of deal with it but because my foot was planted and a lot of weight on it, the force of the impact was a little more serious than I wanted it to be.”
Curry said he will likely have a better idea of the timeline and a possible target date for his return once he actually tests the leg on the court. An MRI exam showed partial tears to his superior tibiofibular ligament and interosseous membrane in his left leg. He also had a bruise.
Because of the ligament damage, Curry said it's hard to know how long his healing will take.
“At first it felt like it was a normal contusion, just a real serious one, that's why I went to the bench and thought I could kind of just shake it off, then I got up from the bench and felt something different and was like ‘Nah, that’s not right,'" Curry said. “I knew it was something more than just a normal contusion because I couldn't put any weight on it and was hobbling around. Thankfully there weren't any broken bones or anything.”
Curry is looking forward to welcoming back newly acquired guard Gary Payton II and having everyone healthy to try to make a run at another title. Curry is averaging 29.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 6.4 assists. He will miss the All-Star game but posed with his No. 30 West jersey.
Curry sat out his 19th game overall this season for the defending champions, 11 of those with a partially dislocated left shoulder. He remains confident about Golden State's chances despite its struggles and inconsistency.
“I know we're a different team than we were, I know we have different challenges than we did last year but it still has been proven that if we're healthy come playoff time and we have a shot to get into a series, that we're a tough out,” Curry said. “That's where all the optimism is until proven differently.”
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — American-made Patriot missiles have arrived in Ukraine, the country’s defense minister said Wednesday, providing Kyiv with a long-sought new shield against the Russian airstrikes that have devastated cities and civilian infrastructure.
The U.S. agreed in October to send the surface-to-air systems, which can target aircraft, cruise missiles and shorter-range ballistic missiles such as those that Russia has used to bombard residential areas and the Ukrainian power grid.
“Today, our beautiful Ukrainian sky becomes more secure,” Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said in a tweet.
The missiles are the latest contribution from Western allies, who have also pledged tanks, artillery and some types of fighter jets as Ukraine gears up for an expected counteroffensive.
Reznikov thanked the United States, Germany and the Netherlands, without saying how many missile systems had been delivered or when they arrived.
Ukrainian air force spokesman Yurii Ihnat said late Tuesday that delivery of the systems would be a landmark event, allowing Ukrainians to knock out Russian targets at a greater distance.
Germany’s federal government website on Tuesday listed a Patriot system as among the military items delivered within the past week to Ukraine. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock confirmed that to lawmakers Wednesday in Berlin.
Germany has also delivered the second of four medium-range IRIS-T air defense systems that it pledged last year, Baerbock said.
Reznikov said he first asked for Patriot systems when visiting the U.S. in August 2021, five months before Russia’s full-scale invasion and seven years after Russia illegally annexed Ukraine’s Crimea peninsula. He described possessing the system as “a dream” but said he was told in the U.S. at the time that it was “impossible.”
Ukrainian personnel have been trained on the Patriot battery, which requires up to 90 troops to operate and maintain it.
“Our air defenders have mastered (the Patriot systems) as far as they could. And our partners have kept their word,” Reznikov wrote.
Experts have cautioned that the system’s effectiveness is limited and that it may not significantly change the shape of the war, even though it will add to Ukraine’s arsenal against its bigger enemy.
The Patriot was first deployed by the U.S. in the 1980s. The system costs approximately $4 million per missile, and the launchers cost about $10 million each, analysts say. At such a cost, it’s not advantageous to use the Patriot to shoot down the smaller, cheaper Iranian drones that Russia has been buying and using in Ukraine.
In other developments Wednesday, China denied recent reports that Chinese drones have been found on Ukraine battlefields. China has insisted that it will not help arm Russia, one of its key allies.
The Chinese Commerce Ministry said in a statement that Beijing maintains strict control over the export of drones in keeping with international standards preventing them from being used for nonpeaceful purposes.
China, which has repeatedly criticized the U.S. and other countries’ support for Ukraine as “adding fuel to the fire” of the war, has an “objective and fair stance” and seeks peace, the statement said.
Elsewhere, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that he recently visited Moscow-controlled parts of Ukraine’s southern Kherson and easternmost Luhansk provinces.
“The purpose of the trip was to meet with the military, whom I did not want to distract for a long time and a long distance from the deployment of the units they command,” he said.
Kyiv officials have reported daily civilian, but not military, casualties from Russian bombardment.
At least four civilians were killed and 27 others were wounded Tuesday and overnight, Ukraine’s defense ministry reported.
A 50-year-old man and 44-year-old woman were killed in a Russian airstrike on a border town in the northeastern Kharkiv region, Gov. Oleh Syniehubov said in televised remarks.
Russian forces launched 12 rocket, artillery, mortar, tank and drone attacks on Ukraine’s southern Kherson region, killing one civilian at a market in the center of Kherson, the region’s namesake capital, and a nearby school, Gov. Oleksandr Prokudin said.
A woman was killed and another was wounded in northern Ukraine after Russian forces shelled the border village of Richki from multiple rocket launchers, the local military administration said.
Russian forces also fired exploding drones at Ukraine’s southern Odesa region.
___ Yuras Karmanau in Tallinn, Estonia, Christopher Bodeen in Beijing, and Geir Moulson in Berlin, contributed to this report.
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Calen Reid scored the game winning goal in double overtime as Jefferson narrowly defeated Wayne Valley 7-6, in Wayne.
Reid’s game winner came with 1:24 left in double overtime. The sophomore finished with two goals for Jefferson (13-2) and has now scored at least a goal in the last five games.
Colin Sabia finished with a hat trick and won 12 of 17 faceoffs for Jefferson.
With the win, the Falcons managed to stay just a game back of Morris Knolls for second place in the NJILL-Rizk division.
Collin Custance and John Ras each scored two goals to lead Wayne Valley (14-2). It was the Indians’ first loss since April 15.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric Holcomb announced on Facebook on Thursday his intentions to launch the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library statewide.
The post states the desire to make sure children have access to books at home and develop a love for reading before they ever step foot in a classroom.
The Imagination Library, started in Tennessee in 1995, is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter the family's income, according to their website. What grew from a local effort in Tennessee, is now a success globally, where more than 2 million books are mailed each month! | https://www.wrtv.com/news/state-news/indiana-to-launch-dolly-partons-imagination-library-statewide | 2023-05-25 19:10:50 | 0 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/state-news/indiana-to-launch-dolly-partons-imagination-library-statewide |
For the last six years, tourists at London's Tate Modern who wandered up to the 10th story could catch a glimpse of one of the gallery's more unusual attractions: the luxury apartments across the way.
Now that unofficial exhibit may be soon closing.
After a years-long legal battle, Britain's Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the gallery had violated privacy and nuisance laws. The case has been sent back to a lower court to determine the appropriate remedy, which may include both an injunction and damages in favor of the apartment residents.
Lord George Leggatt, who penned the 3-2 majority opinion, wrote that if the parties couldn't agree themselves on a solution, further hearings may be necessary.
Tate Modern's viewing terrace has served as a popular selfie spot since it opened as part of the Blavatnik Building in 2016. Guests who venture to the top of the tower can take in panoramic views of St. Paul's Cathedral, the Leadenhall Building and the Houses of Parliament.
And then there's the Neo Bankside apartment building, which is roughly 110 feet away. Its sleek architectural design — floor-to-ceiling glass windows and breezy open-plan living areas — maximize natural light while minimizing privacy.
A small sign on the Tate terrace wall gently reminds guests to respect the neighbors, but that hasn't stopped some of the 5.5 million people who attend the free gallery each year from peeking into the quotidian routines of the well-to-do. (A three-bedroom unit is currently listed for sale at over $3 million.)
Five Neo Bankside residents sued Tate Modern in 2017 for what their lawyers described as the "near constant surveillance" state and "unusually intense visual scrutiny." The owners sought an injunction "that would require the gallery either to restrict access to parts of the terrace adjacent to their homes or to erect a screen."
One of the residents once counted 84 people photographing the building over a 90-minute period, according to New York Times coverage of the first round of hearings. He later discovering a photo of himself posted to an Instagram account with 1,027 followers.
The gallery, in its initial response, pointed out that the construction plans for the terrace were publicly available when the apartments went on sale in 2012. A former Tate Modern director and an appellate court judge both suggested the apartment owners could easily fix the issue by hanging curtains.
The apartment owners, in turn, offered to pay for a screen to block off the terrace, which Tate Modern declined. In one attempt to restrict peeping, the gallery decreased the platform's open hours.
In Wednesday's ruling, Leggatt wrote that the onus for fixing the issue lay squarely on the gallery. Contrary to what two lower courts had ruled, the Supreme Court found that the Tate was using its property in an abnormal way by inviting hundreds of thousands of people onto the terrace each year.
Leggatt wrote that the residents, on the other hand, are "doing no more than occupying and using their flats in an ordinary way and in accordance with the ordinary habits of a reasonable person."
"It is no answer for someone who interferes with that use by making an exceptional use of their own land to say that the claimants could protect themselves in their own homes by taking remedial measures," he added.
The court's decision, which could set a precedent for Britain's public spaces, is already drawing criticism for its deference to the comfort of the wealthy few over the enjoyment of the masses.
"With this ruling, the view of just five wealthy flat owners trumps the enjoyment of that very same view by millions of other people a year," wrote a columnist for The Guardian. "The insistence of a few to live without curtains quashes the use of one of the capital's most thrilling public spaces."
A statement from the law firm representing the residents described the ruling as "a robust re-assertion of the protection afforded by common law to privacy in the home."
"Our clients now look forward to working with the Tate as valued neighbours to find a practical solution which protects all of their interests," said Natasha Rees, the residents' lead lawyer.
Tate Modern did not immediately respond to NPR's request for comment.
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DENVER (AP) _ SM Energy Co. (SM) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $323.5 million.
The Denver-based company said it had profit of $2.60 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $2.19 per share.
The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.12 per share.
The independent oil and gas company posted revenue of $992.1 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $841.5 million.
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Maryland bill would subsidize employers that try a 4-day workweek
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business
In a first-of-its-kind proposal in the United States, some Maryland lawmakers want to subsidize employers that choose to experiment with a 4-day workweek.
More precisely, it would subsidize employers that agree to try out a 32-hour workweek without reducing their full-time employees’ weekly pay, which is based on 40 hours of work.
In February, legislators in Maryland’s Democratic-controlled House and Senate will hold hearings on a bill that would offer state tax credits to companies that take up that challenge.
“The pandemic has taught us that how we view work is not set in stone but it’s something that we as citizens can control,” said Maryland Delegate Vaughn Stewart, one of the bill’s lead sponsors.
While many 4-day workweek experiments have been conducted recently in the US and Europe, no US state has offered to subsidize the cost of the experiment for its employers, Stewart added.
Employers that participate would have flexibility over how they allow workers to organize their shorter workweek, Stewart said. For some companies, eight hours a day for four days might work best. At other firms, some employees might prefer to work five days a week but end their days at an earlier hour to attend to their commitments outside of work.
“We’re not trying to prescribe to companies how they do it,” he said. “It may be more advantageous to have different approaches.”
The experiment should include both blue-collar and white-collar employers, Stewart added. “This is not just for corporate entities.”
To qualify for the credit, employers would have to participate in the program for no less than one year and no more than two. They would have to share data on their program’s results with Maryland’s Department of Labor.
The bill in its current form caps what the state would spend in total on program participants’ credits at $750,000 a year for five years. So if there is huge interest by employers, Maryland’s Department of Labor will have to select which ones may participate. In addition, the state would have to pay the costs to administer the program, which Stewart estimates might come in at $250,000 a year.
Stewart views the credit as a carrot to compensate employers for participating in what he hopes will be groundbreaking labor research at the state level.
Building on the success of prior experiments
The immediate impetus to introduce the bill in Maryland, Stewart said, was a recent report on the results of a shorter workweek trial for 903 employees at 33 different companies.
That trial, coordinated by the nonprofit 4 Day Week Global, along with researchers at Boston College, University College Dublin and Cambridge University, found that the majority of the companies experienced a boost in productivity and revenue, and most of the workers involved reported less stress, fatigue and burnout. And importantly, most participating companies said they didn’t plan to return to a five-day workweek.
Since none of the companies in that trial were specific to Maryland, Stewart said, “We want Maryland employers to experience the same productivity and profit gains.” And, he noted, it would help employees in the state to have more time for their lives outside of work.
When asked if he’s confident the bill would pass both chambers of the state’s legislature before the end of the Maryland General Assembly’s 2023 session on April 10, Stewart said he is “cautiously optimistic.” He added that he’s gotten more interest in this bill than in all the other bills he’s sponsored combined since he became a member of Maryland’s House of Delegates in January 2019.
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The Buffalo Bills will be without one of their top defensive players for the rest of the year.
Safety Micah Hyde will be placed on injured reserve due to a recent neck injury, ending his season, according to his agent, Jack Bechta.
Bechta said that Hyde is expected to make a full recovery for next season.
Hyde sustained the neck injury in the Bills’ dominant win over the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football. He initially walked off the field with the injury in the third quarter before being carted off to the locker room.
The safety began his career with the Green Bay Packers in 2013 and joined the Bills in 2017. He earned a Pro Bowl berth and a second-team All-Pro selection in his first season with the Bills.
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He was named to a second-team All-Pro once again in 2021 after snagging five interceptions, defending 10 passes and picking up 74 tackles. His strong play continued in the playoffs, as he made a spectacular interception against the New England Patriots in the wild card round.
Hyde finishes the 2022 season with seven tackles in two games.
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The leader of NAACP Boston is putting the Boston School Committee on blast for its superintendent search, raising concerns over the “lack of representation” in the finalist pool and adding that presenting only two candidates “should raise an automatic caution flag.”
Tanisha Sullivan, who’s also running for secretary of state against Bill Galvin, wrote a letter to Boston School Committee Chair Jeri Robinson following the announcement of two superintendent finalists. While the majority of students in Boston Public Schools are Black or Latino, neither of the two finalists are Black or Latino.
“The lack of representation in the finalist pool should have immediately caused the process to pause, review, and reopen (if necessary),” Sullivan wrote to Robinson on Friday. “How can we hold school leaders accountable for representative candidate slates, if we are not leading by example at the top?”
“The city deserves a representative slate of finalists,” she later added.
Sullivan noted that her concern is not about the two individuals who are in the finalist pool. They are Somerville Superintendent Mary Skipper, who previously worked for BPS overseeing high schools; and Tommy Welch, BPS Region 1 school superintendent.
The NAACP Boston prez said having only two finalists for a “nationally respected district like Boston should raise an automatic caution flag in the process.”
“The lack of interest should serve as an indicator that we need to rethink our process AND timing,” Sullivan wrote. “The process timeline was always too rushed for a district of this caliber.”
BPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius is departing the district on Thursday.
Meanwhile, state education officials could vote on Tuesday to declare Boston an “underperforming” district, the latest in a long negotiation over the performance of the city’s schools. The terms with the state need to be settled before moving forward with the superintendent process, Sullivan said.
“We urge the school committee to halt this process and review what can be done to expand the finalist pool and adjust the decision timeline to follow negotiations with (Education) Commissioner (Jeffrey) Riley,” she wrote.
But the School Committee chair, in a letter responding to Sullivan, defended the process and said the board has an “obligation to our students and families to appoint a qualified, permanent superintendent without delay.”
The search produced 34 applicants. The Search Committee voted to select four finalists: one was Black; one was Latinx; one was Asian American; and one was white. The candidates who were Black and Latinx withdrew shortly before the start of public interviews.
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Drug cartels in Latin America are now making more money from synthetic drugs like fentanyl than the illicit substances the continent is best known for, like cocaine and marijuana.
Synthetic drugs such as crystal meth, shown in production above, are becoming increasingly prevalent in Mexico
In early February this year, a number of people were hospitalized in Buenos Aires, left in life-threatening condition after taking adulterated cocaine. As a result, 24 of them died.
The Argentine authorities were forced to launch a media appeal, warning anyone who had recently purchased cocaine not to consume it under any circumstances. They subsequently discovered that the cocaine had been cut with another drug: carfentanil.
Carfentanil, which is a derivative of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl, is usually used to anesthetize large wild animals, like elephants. Just two milligrams — a few grains — is enough to kill a human being.
Fentanyl, on the other hand, is "only" 50 times stronger than heroin, and 100 times stronger than morphine. And in recent years, this synthetic drug has become a hugely lucrative export for Mexican drug cartels.
One of the reasons for this is that it costs much less to produce than traditional drugs. Reports in the Mexican media suggest that the notorious Sinaloa drug cartel now seems to be making bigger profits from fentanyl than from cocaine or any other drug.
In early July, Mexican soldiers seized a record 543 kilograms (1,200 pounds) of fentanyl in the city of Culiacan. "This is the largest seizure of this deadly drug in Mexico's history," the undersecretary of state for public security, Ricardo Mejía, announced proudly after the operation.
War on drugs: Just three weeks after the fentanyl seizure, police in Mexico City found 1.5 tonnes of cocaine hidden in a truck
Mejía had given a press conference in May in which he detailed why fentanyl was so lucrative for Mexican drug cartels. It takes only two hours to produce one kilogram, he explained, and in Mexico, a kilogram of fentanyl would fetch an average price of $5,000 (about €4,900).
In US cities like Los Angeles, the same amount would sell for $200,000.
Against the backdrop of the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States, with more than 107,000 deaths in 2021 alone, the Mexican and US presidents, Manuel López Obrador and Joe Biden, have also been addressing the issue. On July 13, at their meeting in Washington, they agreed to increase their efforts and cooperation in the fight against synthetic drugs.
At their meeting earlier this month, the Mexican and US presidents agreed to increase joint efforts to combat the opioid crisis
From being a transit country for drugs produced in Andean countries, Mexico has now become a burgeoning consumer market. According to the latest United Nations' World Drug Report, published every year on June 26 — the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking — between 2013 and 2020, Mexico saw a 218% increase in the number of people in treatment for synthetic drug use.
At the presentation of the World Drug Report 2022, Sofia Diaz, who is the country coordinator for Mexico at the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), stated: "Mexico is the only country on the American continent where amphetamine-type stimulants have become the leading cause of health problems requiring medical treatment."
She pointed out that, in addition to fentanyl and opioids, amphetamine-type stimulants and other synthetic drugs are also included, such as crystal meth and ecstasy.
The rise of synthetic drugs in Mexico is striking on a continent that the UNODC says is characterized by the use of cannabis and cocaine. Marijuana is the main drug being treated for in Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela and almost all of Central America; whereas in Canada, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay, cocaine is the primarily culprit.
The production and trafficking of synthetic drugs in Latin America is increasing much faster than that of naturally occurring drugs, Diaz warned. A January 2022 report from the Mexican ministry of health confirms this assessment. It found that overall drug use in Mexico increased 22% between 2010 and 2019, and that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused it to increase further.
Several Mexican institutions recently collaborated on a major study called VoCes-19. After surveying 55,000 adolescents in the fall of 2021, they concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic — and the resulting depression and anxiety among adolescents — had led this group to take more drugs.
According to its data, opioid and marijuana use among young people increased by 18% to 21% during pandemic times in Mexico.
This article was originally written in German. | https://www.dw.com/en/in-latin-america-synthetic-drugs-becoming-more-popular-than-cocaine-and-marijuana/a-62633710 | 2022-08-01 18:46:10 | 1 | https://www.dw.com/en/in-latin-america-synthetic-drugs-becoming-more-popular-than-cocaine-and-marijuana/a-62633710 |
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended membership invitations to 397 film artists from 54 different countries. Among those who've been invited, 15 are Oscar winners including Ariana DeBose (West Side Story), Troy Kotsur (CODA) and original song winners Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell (No Time To Die).
Oscars are awarded based on votes from members of the Academy.
The Academy has been trying to diversify its membership in recent years. Among this year's pool of invitees, 44% identify as women, 37% are from what the group calls "underrepresented ethnic and racial communities," and 50% are from countries or territories outside of the U.S.
If all 397 accept their invitations, overall Academy membership would be 34% women and 19% from underrepresented groups.
According to the Academy, the "membership process is by sponsorship, not application. Candidates must be sponsored by two Academy members from the branch to which the candidate seeks admission."
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TEMPLE, Texas — Bold Republic Brewing Co. in Temple, Texas introduced their "Capt. Jack" beer to Wisconsin for the first time Tuesday.
The owners, Adriane and Patrick Hodges hope this expansion will not only be good for business, but it will help a legacy live on.
Proceeds from "Capt. Jack" beer funds the building of a war memorial in Washington D.C., for those who served in Operation Desert Storm in the Gulf War.
Adriane's father, Capt. Jonathan “Jack” Edwards , died while serving in Operation Desert Storm. Adriene was only eight-years-old.
Now Adriane has a drink that honors his name in 11 states.
Patrick, Adriane's husband, said their son will never get to meet his grandfather, but a drink in his name and the possibility of a memorial put up to recognize his, and so many others sacrifices, would keep his memory alive.
"He's going to grow up hearing what a hero he (Captain Jack) was and that he gave his life for something far bigger than himself," Patrick said.
The newest venture to Wisconsin is due in part because of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co., which is owned by owned by Molson Coors.
The Leinenkugel Brewing Co. didn't come by the local Temple Brewery by chance. The President, Dick Leinenkugel knew someone that had known Capt. Jack.
Patrick said this could mean big things for their beer, having Leinenkugel Brewing Co. on board.
"It's a wonderful collaboration beer with the national desert storm war memorial," he said.
If you want to buy a Capt. Jack from Bold Republic Brewing Company today, a portion of that will go to fund the building of the National Desert Storm War Memorial.
The other goal the husband and wife have is to make sure this drink is in all 50 states, so Capt. Jack's and other veterans legacies live on. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/temple-brewery-takes-beer-national-to-raise-money-for-washington-dc-memorial-bold-republic-brewing-company/500-4ec563c5-a288-4bc0-8435-2c9941babec0 | 2022-09-13 13:44:54 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/temple-brewery-takes-beer-national-to-raise-money-for-washington-dc-memorial-bold-republic-brewing-company/500-4ec563c5-a288-4bc0-8435-2c9941babec0 |
3-month-old dead, 6 kids found alone at caregiver’s apartment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) - Police in Tennessee are investigating after the mother of a 3-month-old boy found her son dead and six other children alone at their daycare provider’s apartment.
Metropolitan Nashville Police detectives in the Youth Services division are investigating after a 3-month-old boy was found dead Monday inside the apartment of his daycare provider.
Police say the caregiver, 51-year-old Anne C. Jordan, was not at the apartment when the dead infant and six other children, ranging in age up to 16 months, were found by the victim’s mother and another parent, WSMV reports.
Medical staff at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital reported the dead child did not have any obvious signs of traumatic injury or medical issues. The six other children have been determined to be in good health.
Hikers in Harpeth River State Park found Jordan suffering from significant cuts, apparently self-inflicted, to her arms on Monday evening. Police said she was flown by helicopter to a Nashville hospital, where detectives will attempt to interview her.
Jordan’s car was found at the park and is being searched pursuant to a warrant.
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Few basic services have been restored to Iraq despite vigorous U.S. efforts to repair damage from the war and the years of economic sanctions that preceded the conflict. Normal life may be a year or more away. Hear NPR's Linda Wertheimer and Lt. Col. Sam Gardiner, retired.
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In this file photo from 2019, a walker passes by the playground and one of several small statues scattered throughout downtown Fulton’s Playgarden Park.
FULTON • A proposed 3% tourism tax on Fulton eateries and hotels narrowly missed the threshold of votes needed to take effect, according to unofficial results of Tuesday’s special election.
According to Fulton City Clerk Ceburn Gray, most of the 228 votes cast during Tuesday night's election were in favor of the 3% tax. Of those who voted, 130 residents did so in favor of the proposed tax — dubbed "Pennies for Parks" by city officials — compared to 93 that voted against.
However, state law requires an approval vote of 60% to impose a tourism tax; Tuesday night's vote fell just 2% short of that.
City officials said Wednesday morning there there are five affidavit votes to count, although they won't alter the results.
If it had passed, the proposed tax would have raised money for the city to use specifically for new parks, recreation, promotion of tourism and beautification of existing parks and infrastructure.
City officials estimated that the tax, which would have added to the 3% tourism tax the city put into place in 2012, would have generated between $570,000 and $690,000 in tax revenue each year.
Tuesday's vote was originally scheduled to take place on June 7, but officials earlier this month voted to bump the date forward to May 31 to avoid a conflict with the primary elections for Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District. | https://www.djournal.com/print-features/fulton-s-restaurant-tax-narrowly-misses-voters-approval-in-special-election-copy/article_061cc4d3-172c-5bb3-aa87-ca050affb4a2.html | 2022-06-01 22:20:05 | 1 | https://www.djournal.com/print-features/fulton-s-restaurant-tax-narrowly-misses-voters-approval-in-special-election-copy/article_061cc4d3-172c-5bb3-aa87-ca050affb4a2.html |
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Long-time Mideast rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia took another significant step toward reconciliation Thursday, formally restoring diplomatic ties after a seven-year rift, affirming the need for regional stability and agreeing to pursue economic cooperation.
The agreement was reached in Beijing during a meeting between the Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers, a month after China had brokered an initial reconciliation agreement between the two regional powerhouses.
The latest understanding further lowers the chance of armed conflict between the rivals, both directly and in proxy conflicts around the region. It could bolster efforts by diplomats to end a long war in Yemen, a conflict in which both Iran and Saudi Arabia are deeply entrenched.
Thursday’s announcement also represents another diplomatic victory for the Chinese as Gulf Arab states perceive the United States slowly withdrawing from the wider region.
But it remains to be seen how far the reconciliation efforts will progress. The rivalry dates back to the 1979 revolution that toppled Iran’s Western-backed monarchy, and in recent years the two countries have backed rival armed groups and political factions across the region.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian laid out details of Thursday’s agreement in a tweet, after his talks with Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
The minister wrote that Thursday marked the beginning of “official diplomatic relations … economic and commercial cooperation, the reopening of embassies and consulates general, and the emphasis on stability, stable security and development of the region.” Amirabdollahian said that the issues are “agreed upon and on the common agenda.”
The official Iranian news agency, IRNA, said that in addition to reopening embassies in the two capitals, diplomatic missions would start operating in two other major cities — Mashhad in Iran and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. The report said both sides also agreed to study the prospects of resuming flights and official and private visits between the two nations, in addition to how to facilitate the visa process for their people.
China’s Foreign Ministry last month reported that both sides had agreed to reopen their embassies and missions within two months.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the two foreign ministers signed a joint statement and expressed their determination to improve ties in line with their talks in Beijing last month.
The state-run Saudi Press Agency carried a brief news item on the meeting, saying “discussions were held on joint relations and ways to enhance cooperation in many fields,” with both sides aiming to “enhance the security, stability, and prosperity of the two countries and peoples.”
Thursday’s talks in Beijing marked the first formal meeting of senior diplomats from the two nations since 2016, when the kingdom broke ties with Iran after protesters invaded Saudi diplomatic posts there. Saudi Arabia had executed a prominent Shiite cleric with 46 others days earlier, triggering the demonstrations.
The warming of ties shows that “regional countries have the will and ability to take the lead” in maintaining peace, Mao said at the briefing.
She said China is ready to support both sides in fostering good relations, urging the international community to help the Middle Eastern countries resolve their differences.
“The colonial hegemonic tactics of stirring up contradictions, creating estrangement and division should be rejected by the people all over the world,” she said.
The United States has welcomed diplomatic progress between Saudi Arabia, with which it has a close but complicated alliance, and Iran, which it considers a regional menace. But U.S. officials have also expressed skepticism about whether Iran will change its behavior.
“If this dialogue leads to concrete actions by Iran to curb its destabilizing activities in the region, including the proliferation of dangerous weapons, then of course, we would welcome that,” said Vedant Patel, the principal deputy State Department spokesman.
While the reopening of embassies would mark a major step forward, the extent of the rapprochement could depend on peace efforts in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has been at war with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels since 2015, following the rebels’ capture of the capital and much of northern Yemen.
Saudi Arabia is also deeply suspicious of Iran’s nuclear program, which has advanced significantly since the U.S. unilaterally withdrew from a 2015 agreement with world powers to curb Iran’s atomic activities in exchange for sanctions relief.
“I know from my conversations with the Saudis, they are going to be watching the Yemen space,” Tim Lenderking, the Biden administration’s envoy for Yemen, told a think-tank audience in Washington earlier this week.
“If the Iranians want to show that they’re really turning a corner on the conflict, then there won’t be smuggling of weapons to the Houthis anymore in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.” He pointed to alleged Iranian involvement in smuggling narcotics as well.
Lenderking cited Iran’s support for an ongoing truce there as a recent positive sign, and called on Iran to support political efforts for a lasting peace agreement.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the restoration of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran is “a very important development” to increase stability in the region, spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Thursday.
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Associated Press writers Kanis Leung in Hong Kong, Amir Vahdat in Tehran, Iran and Ellen Knickmeyer in Washington contributed. | https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/saudi-iranian-fms-meet-in-china-signaling-warming-of-ties/ | 2023-04-06 21:07:40 | 0 | https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/saudi-iranian-fms-meet-in-china-signaling-warming-of-ties/ |
For at least the third time already this month, a road rage shooting has been reported on a major Philadelphia highway.
Around 3:45 a.m. Thursday, a driver from Huntingdon Valley, Montgomery County, reported being shot at after merging his Ford F-250 pickup truck from the Bridge Street on-ramp onto I-95 southbound, Pennsylvania State Police said.
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Bullets struck the truck several times, police said. The driver, however, wasn't hurt and was able to pull over and call police.
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The gunfire came from someone inside a gray Honda Civic, state police said.
This shooting came after Monday night's shooting along I-95 in South Philadelphia that left a person with a graze wound and Tuesday night's shooting along the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76), near 30th Street, that caused a driver to crash, according to police.
Anyone with information on the shootings can contact state police investigators at 215-452-5216.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/road-rage-shooting-i-95-philadelphia/3559615/ | 2023-05-04 15:25:23 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/road-rage-shooting-i-95-philadelphia/3559615/ |
Quickly tend to injuries during your vacation with these compact first-aid kits
IN THIS ARTICLE:
- General Medi Store Mini First-Aid Kit
- PreparaKit Small Compact First-Aid Kit for Kids
- Thrive Travel Essentials Mini First-Aid Kit
As we approach the summer, many people are planning for or preparing to take vacations. Whether traveling by car, train, plane or boat, unexpected accidents can happen, especially if you have children. You can quickly treat minor cuts, sprains, burns and other injuries that are not life-threatening with a first-aid kit.
You might have a first-aid kit at home, but it’s probably too large to fit in a carry-on or a handbag. A compact-sized first-aid kit contains all the essentials you’ll need to tend to your family’s injuries while traveling.
Benefits of having a compact first-aid kit
When you’re traveling, keeping a first-aid kit handy is essential. You’ll never know when an accident may happen that requires immediate medical supplies. Aside from treating injuries, a first-aid kit can save money as you won’t need to stop by a pharmacy to grab supplies. This kit can also prevent unneeded trips to the emergency room or urgent care for injuries you can treat in minutes.
A standard, compact first-aid kit can include items such as:
- Adhesive bandages of various sizes
- Adhesive cloth tape
- Sterile, disposable gloves
- Antiseptic wipes
- Instant cold compress
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Hydrocortisone cream
- Antibiotic ointment
- Gauze roll bandage
- Oral thermometer
- Tweezers
- Over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen, cold medicines, laxatives and acetaminophen
Best compact first-aid kits for travel
General Medi Store Mini First-Aid Kit
This kit contains 110 pieces of first-aid supplies. These items are made of high-quality, hospital-grade materials. The kit includes equipment to handle indoor and outdoor emergencies. The medical supplies come in a waterproof zipper bag with a carabiner.
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PreparaKit Small Compact First-Aid Kit for Kids
The 50-piece kit includes medical supplies with kid-friendly designs. It can fit in a diaper bag, purse or carry-on. The supplies are made of latex-free, hospital-grade materials. It has an easy-open design and pockets to help you quickly find the necessary supplies. It is FSA/HSA eligible and TSA-approved.
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Thrive Travel Essentials Mini First-Aid Kit
This first-aid kit has 66 medical supplies. The lightweight, durable case is made of rip-stop nylon and vinyl fabric. The case includes inner pockets to organize your supplies. It complies with American ANSI and OSHA professional standards. It is eligible for FSA/HSA.
Yiderbo Small Waterproof Car First-Aid Kit
You’ll get 273 pieces of medical supplies in this kit. It contains all-purpose supplies for medical emergencies. The supplies are in a bright red bag so you can easily find them. The case is waterproof, so you won’t have to worry about the supplies getting wet during water activities.
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First-Aid Only 298 Piece All-Purpose First-Aid Emergency Kit
This 298-piece first-aid kit prepares you for medical emergencies while traveling. It has clear, plastic liners to store your medical supplies and provide quick access to what you need. It comes in a lightweight, compact carrying case. The kit can assist with minor scrapes, cuts and burns.
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Coleman All-Purpose Basic First-Aid Kit
The Coleman All-Purpose Basic First-Aid Kit contains 205 latex-free medical supplies. The equipment comes in a portable, lightweight case. The kit can help you tend to minor cuts, abrasions and bites during travel. It is designed to accommodate extended trips and larger traveling groups.
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I Go 85 Pieces Hard Shell Mini Compact First-Aid Kit
The kit includes 85 essential, safety-approved medical supplies. It has a clear mesh lining and two-way zippers. The hardshell case is made of water-resistant EVA material. This kit is available in an assortment of colors to choose from.
The first-aid kit has 100 pieces of useful, hospital-grade medical supplies. The equipment is enclosed in a compact, lightweight carrying case. The case is made of durable, waterproof materials. It includes double zippers and a carabiner to attach to a backpack or handbag.
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Johnson & Johnson All-Purpose Portable Compact Emergency First-Aid Kit
The Johnson & Johnson All-Purpose Portable Compact Emergency First-Aid Kit includes 160 medical supplies. It includes equipment from well-known brands such as Band-Aid, Neosporin and Benadryl. The kit comes in a compact, portable size to take on your travels.
Be Smart Get Prepared 85-Piece First-Aid Kit
This kit includes 85 pieces of medical-grade supplies meeting regulatory requirements. The supplies are stored in a sturdy, impact-resistant carrying case. The case has easy slide latches and internal dividers to organize your equipment. This kit is eligible for FSA/HSA.
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M2 Basics Compact 150-Piece First-Aid Kit
With 150 medical supplies, you can treat various injuries and other non-life-threatening medical issues while traveling. The supplies come in a lightweight, durable bag you can clip to your baggage with a carabiner. This kit is approved for FSA/HSA.
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Amorning 276-Piece First-Aid Kit
The first-aid kit includes 276 pieces of medical supplies. It has a portable, waterproof case to organize and store your supplies. It also includes an emergency blanket and other supplies for outdoor activities.
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Worth checking out
- Sea-Band Anti-Nausea Ginger Gum helps treat motion sickness when traveling on water.
- If you or a loved one gets anxious during flights, Boiron StressCalm Meltaway Tablets can relieve stress.
- Use Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Electrolyte Drink Mix to stay hydrated while traveling during the warmer months.
- Prevent or relieve unpleasant symptoms from outdoor allergens with Claritin 24-Hour Allergy Medicine.
- Prevent itchy bug bites during outdoor adventures with Off! Deep Woods Insect Repellent Aerosol.
- Protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays with Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion.
- Relieve uncomfortable heartburn and gas with Rolaids Advanced Antacid Plus Anti-Gas Chewable Tablets.
- If you’re going to a concert or festival, these Hearproteck High Fidelity Concert Ear Plugs protect your ears from permanent hearing loss.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Höegh LNG Partners LP (NYSE: HMLP-PA) (the "Partnership") today reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Highlights
- Reported for the third quarter of 2022 total time charter revenues of $36.9 million (Q3 2021: $35.6 million).
- Generated for the third quarter of 2022 operating income of $18.2 million (Q3 2021: $27.1 million), net income of $16.6 million (Q3 2021: $17.4 million) and limited partners' interest in net income of $12.7 million (Q3 2021: $13.5 million).
- Reported equity in earnings of joint ventures for the third quarter of 2022 of $2.5 million (Q3 2021: $6.1 million) which includes two 50% owned FSRUs, the Neptune and the Cape Ann. During the third quarter of 2022, the Neptune completed a class renewal which impacted the equity in earnings due to certain expenses incurred which were not reimbursed by the charterer and due to the yard stay exceeding the contractual allowance which resulted in reduced charter hire for the off-hire period.
- On September 23, 2022 (the "Effective Time"), Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. ("Höegh LNG") completed its acquisition of the Partnership's publicly held common units pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 25, 2022 (the "Merger Agreement"). Under the Merger Agreement Höegh LNG acquired, for cash, all of the outstanding publicly held common units of the Partnership, at a price of $9.25 per common unit for a total purchase price of approximately $167.6 million. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the Partnership's incentive distribution rights were cancelled.
- Following the Effective Time, Höegh LNG owns 100% of the common units in the Partnership, and the common units have been delisted from the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). The Partnership's Series A cumulative redeemable preferred units ("Series A preferred units") remain outstanding.
- On November 15, 2022, paid a cash distribution of $0.546875 per 8.75% Series A preferred unit, for the period commencing on August 16, 2022 to November 14, 2022.
Financial Results Overview
The Partnership has mitigated the risk of an outbreak of COVID‑19 on board its vessels by extending time between crew rotations on the vessels and developing mitigating actions for crew rotations. The Partnership has fulfilled its obligations under its time charter contracts, and except for 22 days of off-hire incurred for the planned maintenance and class renewal for the Neptune, did not experience any off-hire for its FSRUs for the three months ended September 30, 2022.
Total time charter revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2022 were $36.9 million (Q3 2021: $35.6 million). The increase in total time charter revenues is mainly due to increased time charter revenue for the Höegh Gallant commencing new charter under the contract with subsidiaries of New Fortress Energy Inc ("NFE") in late 2021 partially offset by a decrease in time charter revenues for the PGN FSRU Lampung and the Höegh Grace.
Total operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2022 were $21.2 million (Q3 2021: $14.5 million). The increase is principally due to higher vessel operating expenses and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared with the three months ended September 30, 2021. The increase in vessel operating expenses is mainly related to higher operating costs for the Höegh Gallant incurred in the three months ended September 30, 2022. The increase in administrative expenses is mainly related to external financial advisory fees, insurance premiums and legal fees incurred in relation to the Merger Agreement with Höegh LNG and legal fees incurred in relation to the dispute with the charterer of the PGN FSRU Lampung.
Equity in earnings of joint ventures for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was $2.5 million (Q3 2021: $6.1 million). The joint ventures own the Neptune and the Cape Ann. Unrealized gains on derivative instruments in the Partnership's joint ventures impacted the equity in earnings of joint ventures for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The joint ventures have previously not applied hedge accounting for interest rate swaps, and all changes in fair value have been included in equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures. After the refinancing of the Neptune debt facility on November 30, 2021, hedge accounting is applied for the Neptune. After the refinancing of the Cape Ann debt facility on June 1, 2022, hedge accounting is also applied for the Cape Ann.
Excluding the unrealized gains on derivative instruments for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the equity in earnings of joint ventures for the three months ended September 30, 2022 would have been $2.5 million (Q3 2021: $3.8 million). Excluding the unrealized gains on derivative instruments for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the decrease was mainly due to certain non-reimbursable operating expenses incurred in connection with the planned maintenance and class renewal of the Neptune for the three months ended September 30, 2022, and reduced time charter revenues due to 22 days of off-hire incurred for the planned maintenance and class renewal for the Neptune. The decrease was partly offset by lower financial expenses during 2022 due to refinancing of the two joint ventures' debt facilities in the fourth quarter of 2021 and second quarter of 2022.
The Partnership's share of its joint ventures' operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was $4.2 million (Q3 2021: $6.4 million).
Segment EBITDA1 for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was $27.5 million (Q3 2021: $35.1 million).
Operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was $18.2 million (Q3 2021: $27.1 million).
Excluding the impact of the unrealized gains on derivatives impacting the equity in earnings of joint ventures, operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2022 would have been $18.2 million (Q3 2021: $24.9 million). The decrease is primarily due to higher operating expenses, administrative expenses and lower equity in earnings of joint ventures mainly due to the planned maintenance and class renewal for the Neptune partially offset by higher time charter revenues.
Total financial expense, net for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was $5.8 million, (Q3 2021: $7.0 million).
Interest expense consists of the interest incurred, amortization and gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, commitment fees and amortization of debt issuance costs for the period. The decrease of $0.6 million in interest expense in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the third quarter of 2021 was principally due to incurred commitment fees and higher bank fees in the third quarter of 2021 related to refinancing activities on the PGN FSRU Lampung debt facility (the "Lampung facility").
The Partnership reported net income is $16.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 (Q3 2021: $17.4 million).
Net income was impacted by unrealized gains on derivative instruments for the third quarter of 2021, mainly included in the Partnership's share of equity in earnings of joint ventures.
Excluding all of the unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net income for the three months ended September 30, 2022 would have been $16.7 million (Q3 2021: $15.1 million). Excluding the impact of the unrealized gains on derivatives, the increase is primarily due to a decrease in uncertain tax liabilities and refund of additional taxes paid and expensed in 2021 in connection with a tax audit for the PGN FSRU Lampung for the tax year 2019. The Partnership has disputed the result of the tax audit, and during the third quarter of 2022, the Central Jakarta regional tax office changed its position, resulting in a refund of some of the additional taxes paid for 2019, and a reassessment by the Partnership of the uncertain tax liability.
Preferred unitholders' interest in net income for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 was $3.9 million. Limited partners' interest in net income for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was $12.7 million (Q3 2021: $13.4 million).
Excluding all of the unrealized gains on derivative instruments, limited partners' interest in net income for the three months ended September 30, 2022 would have been $12.9 million (Q3 2021: $11.1 million).
Segment Information
The Partnership has two operating segments. The segment profit measure is Segment EBITDA, which is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, impairment, and other financial items (gain (loss) on debt extinguishment, gain (loss) on derivative instruments and other items, net). The two segments are "Majority held FSRUs" and "Joint venture FSRUs." In addition, unallocated corporate costs, interest income from advances to joint ventures, and interest expense related to the outstanding balances on the $85 million revolving credit facility and the $385 million facility are included in "Other". For additional information on the segments, including a reconciliation of Segment EBITDA to operating income and net income for each segment, refer to the description and the tables included in "Unaudited Segment Information for the Quarters Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021" below.
Segment EBITDA for Majority held FSRUs for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was $26.9 million (Q3 2021: $28.3 million). The decrease is mainly due to increased vessel operating expenses and administrative expenses partly offset by increased revenue from time charters.
Segment EBITDA for the Joint venture FSRUs for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was $6.6 million (Q3 2021: $8.9 million). The decrease is mainly due to increased vessel operating expenses and reduced time charter revenues due to 22 days of off-hire due to the class renewal on the Neptune that was completed during the third quarter of 2022.
Other, Segment EBITDA consists of administrative expenses. Administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2022 were $6.0 million (Q3 2021: $2.1 million).
Financing and Liquidity
As of September 30, 2022, the Partnership had cash and cash equivalents of $45.3 million. Current restricted cash for operating obligations of the PGN FSRU Lampung was $9.3 million, and long-term restricted cash required under the long-term debt facility for the Lampung facility was $11.0 million as of September 30, 2022. As of November 17, 2022, the Partnership has fully drawn on the $63 million revolving credit tranche of the $385 million facility and has an undrawn balance of $60.5 million on the $85 million revolving credit facility from Höegh LNG. As of September 30, 2022, the outstanding balance of $24.5 million on the $85 million revolving credit facility from Höegh LNG is classified as a current liability. Further drawdowns on the $85 million revolving credit facility may be subject to Höegh LNG's consent because of the notice of arbitration received from the charterer of the PGN FSRU Lampung, as described below.
As of September 30, 2022, the Partnership has no material commitments for capital expenditures.
During the third quarter of 2022, the Partnership made quarterly repayments of $5.4 million on the Lampung facility and $6.4 million on the $385 million facility. The repayment $5.4 million on the Lampung facility includes ordinary installments of $4.5 million and additional installments of $0.9 million due to the cash sweep mechanism in the Lampung facility. Until the pending arbitration with the charterer of PGN FSRU Lampung has been terminated, cancelled or favorably resolved, no shareholder loans may be serviced and no dividends may be paid to the Partnership by the subsidiary borrowing under the Lampung facility, PT Hoegh LNG Lampung ("PT HLNG"). Furthermore, each quarter, 50% of the PGN FSRU Lampung's generated cash flow after debt service must be applied to pre-pay outstanding loan amounts under the Lampung facility, applied pro rata across the commercial and export credit tranches. The remaining 50% will be retained by PT HLNG and pledged in favour of the lenders until the pending arbitration with the charterer of the PGN FSRU Lampung has been terminated, cancelled or favorably resolved. As a consequence, no cash flow from the PGN FSRU Lampung will be available for the Partnership until the pending arbitration has been terminated, cancelled or favorably resolved. This limitation does not prohibit the Partnership from paying distributions to preferred and common unitholders.
The Partnership's book value and outstanding principal of total long-term debt were $349.6 million and $353.9 million respectively, as of September 30, 2022, including the Lampung facility, the $385 million facility and the $85 million revolving credit facility.
As of September 30, 2022, the Partnership's total current liabilities exceeded total current assets by $11.0 million. This is partly a result of the current portion of long-term debt of $43.7 million being classified as current while restricted cash of $11.0 million associated with the Lampung facility is classified as long-term. The current portion of long-term debt reflects principal payments for the next twelve months. Additionally, because the $85 million revolving credit facility from Höegh LNG matures on January 1, 2023, the outstanding balance thereunder of $24.5 million is classified as a current liability.
The current liabilities are expected to be funded, for the most part, by future cash flows from operations. The Partnership does not intend to maintain a cash balance to fund the next twelve months' net liabilities. The Partnership believes its cash flows from operations, including distributions to it from Höegh LNG Cyprus Limited, and Höegh LNG FSRU IV Ltd as payment of intercompany interest and/or intercompany debt or dividends and payments under the Suspension and Make-Whole Agreements (as defined below), will be sufficient to meet its debt amortization and working capital needs and maintain cash reserves against fluctuations in operating cash flows and pay distributions to its unitholders at its current level of distributions, for the next twelve months assuming continuing compliance with covenants under its credit facilities and assuming that the Partnership's vessels remain fully operational and that revenues are generated as per existing contractual terms.
As of September 30, 2022, the Partnership had outstanding interest rate swap agreements for a total notional amount of $247.5 million to hedge against the floating interest rate risks of its long-term debt under the Lampung facility and the $385 million facility. The Partnership applies hedge accounting for derivative instruments related to these facilities. The Partnership receives interest based on three-month US dollar LIBOR and pays a fixed rate of 2.8% for the Lampung facility. The Partnership receives interest based on the three-month US dollar LIBOR and pays a fixed rate ranging from 2.650% to 2.941% for the $385 million facility.
The Partnership's share of the joint ventures is accounted for using the equity method. As a result, the Partnership's share of the joint ventures' cash, restricted cash, outstanding debt, interest rate swaps and other balance sheet items are reflected net on the lines "accumulated earnings in joint ventures" and "accumulated losses in joint ventures" on the consolidated balance sheet and are not included in the balance sheet figures disclosed below.
In August 2022, the Partnership paid a cash distribution of $0.3 million, or $0.01 per common unit, with respect to the second quarter of 2022.
In August 2022, the Partnership paid a cash distribution of $3.9 million, or $0.546875 per Series A preferred unit, for the period commencing on May 16, 2022 to August 14, 2022.
On November 15, 2022, the Partnership paid a cash distribution of $3.9 million, or $0.546875 per Series A preferred unit, for the period commencing on August 15, 2022 to November 14, 2022.
Outlook
The Partnership believes its primary risk and exposure related to uncertainty of cash flows from its long-term time charter contracts is due to the credit risk and counterparty risk associated with the individual charterers. Payments are due under time charter contracts regardless of the demand for the charterer's gas output or the utilization of the FSRU. It is therefore possible that charterers may not make payments for time charter services in times of reduced demand. While there is a pending arbitration as further discussed below, as of November 17, 2022, the Partnership has not experienced any reduced or non-payments for obligations under the Partnership's time charter contracts. In addition, the Partnership has not provided concessions or made changes to the terms of payment for its customers.
Höegh LNG has entered into the Suspension and Make-Whole Agreements and provided the Partnership the $85 million revolving credit facility. However, in July 2021, the Partnership received notice from Höegh LNG that the revolving credit line of $85 million will not be extended when it matures on January 1, 2023, and that Höegh LNG will have very limited capacity to extend any additional advances to the Partnership beyond what is currently drawn under such facility. Also, further drawdowns on the $85 million revolving credit facility may be subject to Höegh LNG's consent because of the NOA (as defined below) received from the charterer of PGN FSRU Lampung. With these changes, the Partnership's liquidity and financial flexibility has been reduced. If Höegh LNG is unable to meet its obligations to us under the Suspension and Make-Whole Agreements or meet funding requests or indemnification obligations, our financial condition, results of operations and ability to make cash distributions to unitholders could be materially adversely affected.
Höegh LNG's ability to make payments to the Partnership under the Suspension and Make-Whole Agreements and any funding requests under the $85 million revolving credit facility and any claims for indemnification may be affected by events beyond the control of Höegh LNG or the Partnership, including prevailing economic, financial and industry conditions. If market or other economic conditions deteriorate, Höegh LNG's ability to meet its obligations to the Partnership may be impaired.
If financial institutions providing the Partnership's interest rate swaps are unable to meet their obligations, the Partnership could experience a higher interest expense or be unable to obtain funding. Furthermore, if the Partnership's charterers or lenders are unable to meet their obligations under their respective contracts or if the Partnership is unable to fulfill its obligations under time charters, its financial condition, results of operations and ability to make cash distributions to unitholders could be materially adversely affected.
As previously reported, by letter dated July 13, 2021, the charterer under the lease and maintenance agreement for the PGN FSRU Lampung ("LOM") raised certain issues with PT Hoegh LNG Lampung in relation to the operations of the PGN FSRU Lampung and the LOM and by further letter dated July 27, 2021, stated that it would commence arbitration against PT Hoegh LNG Lampung. On August 2, 2021, the charterer served a notice of arbitration ("NOA") to declare the LOM null and void, and/or to terminate the LOM, and/or seek damages. On June 13, 2022, the charterer filed a statement of claim with a request for a primary relief and three alternative reliefs. The charterer's claim of restitution if the LOM is declared null and void is $416 million, increasing to $472 million by June 2023 plus interest and costs. In September 2022, PT Hoegh LNG Lampung filed its Statement of Defense.
PT Hoegh LNG Lampung has previously served a reply refuting the claims as baseless and without legal merit and has also served a counterclaim against the charterer for multiple breaches of the LOM and a claim against the parent company of the charterer for the fulfilment of the charterer's obligations under the LOM as stated in a guarantee provided by the parent company, with a claim for damages. On June 13, 2022, PT Hoegh LNG Lampung filed its statement of claim.
PT Hoegh LNG Lampung will take all necessary steps and will vigorously contest the charterer's claims in the legal process.
No assurance can be given at this time as to the outcome of the dispute with the charterer of the PGN FSRU Lampung. Notwithstanding the NOA, both parties have continued to perform their respective obligations under the LOM. In the event that the outcome of such dispute is unfavorable to the Partnership, it could have a material adverse impact on its business, results of operations, financial condition and ability to pay distributions to unitholders.
On March 20, 2022, the Partnership commenced FSRU operations under agreements with subsidiaries of New Fortress Energy Inc. ("New Fortress") to charter the Höegh Gallant for a period of ten years (the "NFE Charter"). The charter rate under the NFE Charter is lower than under the prior charter for the Höegh Gallant (the "Suspended Gallant Charter"). The Partnership has entered into an agreement to suspend the Suspended Gallant Charter, with effect from the commencement of the NFE Charter, and a make-whole agreement (together, the "Suspension and Make-Whole Agreements"), pursuant to which Höegh LNG's subsidiary will compensate the Partnership monthly for the difference between the charter rate earned under the NFE Charter and the charter rate earned under the Suspended Gallant Charter with the addition of a modest increase until July 31, 2025, the original expiration date of the Suspended Gallant Charter. Afterwards, the Partnership will continue to receive the charter rate agreed with New Fortress for the remaining term of the NFE Charter. In addition, pursuant to the Suspension and Make-Whole Agreements, certain capital expenditures incurred to ready and relocate the Höegh Gallant for performance under the NFE Charter will be shared 50/50 between Höegh LNG and the Partnership, subject to a maximum obligation of the Partnership. As of November 17, 2022, Höegh LNG has paid an aggregate of $2.6 million to the Partnership pursuant to the Suspension and Make-Whole Agreements related to such capital expenditures.
The outbreak of COVID‑19 has negatively affected economic conditions in many parts of the world which may impact the Partnership's operations and the operations of its customers and suppliers. Although the Partnership's operations have not been materially affected by the COVID-19 outbreak to date, the ultimate length and severity of the COVID‑19 outbreak and its potential impact on the Partnership's operations and financial condition is uncertain at this time. Furthermore, should there be an outbreak of COVID‑19 on board one of the Partnership's FSRUs or an inability to replace critical supplies or replacement parts due to disruptions to third-party suppliers, adequate crewing or supplies may not be available to fulfill the Partnership's obligations under its time charter contracts. This could result in off-hire or warranty payments under performance guarantees which would reduce revenues for the impacted period. To date, the Partnership has extended the time between crew rotations on the vessels and developed other mitigating actions to reduce the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak. As a result, the Partnership expects that it will incur somewhat higher crewing expenses. To date, the Partnership has not had material service interruptions on the Partnership's vessels. Management and administrative staffs have largely transitioned to working remotely from home to address the specific COVID‑19 situation in the applicable geographic location. The Partnership has supported staffs by supplying needed internet boosters and office equipment to facilitate an effective work environment.
In February 2022, the Russian attack on Ukraine started. It may lead to further regional and international conflicts or armed action. It is possible that such conflict could disrupt supply chains and cause instability in the global economy. Additionally, the ongoing conflict could result in the imposition of further economic sanctions by the United States and the European Union against Russia. While much uncertainty remains regarding the global impact of the invasion, it is possible that such tensions could adversely affect the Partnership's business, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows. Furthermore, it is possible that third parties with whom the Partnership has charter contracts may be impacted by events in Russia and Ukraine, which could adversely affect its operations. The invasion has among other things, led to a significantly increased attention to security of energy supply in Europe. Several European countries are looking to reduce their reliance on pipeline gas from Russia, and are planning to increase the import capacity for LNG through the application of FSRUs and/or landbased import facilities in combination with increased use of renewable energy sources in the energy mix. Over time, this could accelerate the energy transition to renewable energy.
On April 1, 2022, the Partnership's Colombian subsidiary received a notification from the Tax Administration of Cartagena assessing a penalty of approximately $1.8 million for failure to file the 2016 to 2018 Municipal Industry and Commerce Tax ("ICT") returns. ICT is imposed on gross receipts on customer invoices and is similar to a sales tax. The municipal tax authorities have alleged that the customer invoices are for industrial activities performed within the municipal jurisdiction. However, all of the Colombian subsidiary's activities take place offshore which is outside of the Municipality's borders. According to Colombian law, municipalities do not have jurisdiction over maritime waters or low-tide areas. Management intends to deny the allegations and file an appeal to vigorously defend the Colombian subsidiary's position. Accruals for loss contingencies are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Management, with advice of its outside legal advisors, has assessed the status of this matter and has concluded that an adverse judgment after concluding an appeals process is not probable. As a result, no provision has been made in the consolidated financial statements. Management estimates the range of possible loss for 2016-2021, including accrued interest, to be approximately $1.3 million to $2.9 million as of September 30, 2022, plus additional accrued interest thereon until final disposition of the ICT allegation. In May 2022, the Partnership and its Colombian subsidiary filed a response to the Tax Administration of Cartagena disputing the claim. This was confirmed registered on May 27, 2022, by the Tax Administration of Cartagena.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements concerning future events and the Partnership's operations, performance and financial condition. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "future," "project," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," "plan," "intend" or words or phrases of similar meanings. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the Partnership's control. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to:
- the effects of outbreaks of pandemic or contagious diseases, including the length and severity of the recent worldwide outbreak of COVID‑19, including its impact on the Partnership's business liquidity, cash flows and operations as well as operations of our customers, suppliers and lenders;
- market conditions and trends for floating storage and regasification units ("FSRUs") and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") carriers, including hire rates, vessel valuations, technological advancements, market preferences and factors affecting supply and demand of LNG, LNG carriers, and FSRUs;
- the Partnership's distribution policy and ability to make cash distributions on its preferred units;
- restrictions in the Partnership's debt agreements and pursuant to local laws on the Partnership's joint ventures' and subsidiaries' ability to make distributions;
- the ability of Höegh LNG to meet its financial obligations to the Partnership pursuant to the Suspension and Make-Whole Agreements, the Suspended Gallant Charter, any funding requests under the $85 million revolving credit facility and its guarantee and indemnification obligations;
- the Partnership's ability to compete successfully for future chartering opportunities;
- demand in the FSRU sector or the LNG shipping sector, including demand for the Partnership's vessels;
- the Partnership's anticipated receipt of dividends and repayment of indebtedness from subsidiaries and joint ventures;
- effects of volatility in global prices for crude oil and natural gas;
- the effect of the worldwide economic environment;
- turmoil in the global financial markets;
- fluctuations in currencies and interest rates;
- general market conditions, including fluctuations in hire rates and vessel values;
- changes in the Partnership's operating expenses, including drydocking, on-water class surveys, insurance costs and bunker costs;
- the Partnership's ability to comply with financing agreements and the expected effect of restrictions and covenants in such agreements;
- the financial condition, liquidity and creditworthiness of the Partnership's existing or future customers and their ability to satisfy their obligations under the Partnership's contracts;
- the Partnership's ability to replace existing borrowings, make additional borrowings and to access public equity and debt capital markets;
- planned capital expenditures and availability of capital resources to fund capital expenditures;
- the exercise of purchase options by the Partnership's customers;
- the Partnership's ability to perform under its contracts and maintain long-term relationships with its customers;
- the Partnership's ability to leverage Höegh LNG's relationships and reputation in the shipping industry;
- the Partnership's continued ability to enter into long-term, fixed-rate charters and the hire rate thereof;
- the operating performance of the Partnership's vessels and any related claims by TotalEnergies SE, PGN LNG or other customers;
- the Partnership's ability to maximize the use of its vessels, including the redeployment or disposition of vessels no longer under long-term charters;
- the results of the arbitration with the charterer of PGN FSRU Lampung;
- timely acceptance of the Partnership's vessels by their charterers;
- termination dates and extensions of charters;
- the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine;
- the Partnership's ability to successfully remediate the material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures;
- the cost of, and the Partnership's ability to comply with, governmental regulations and maritime self-regulatory organization standards, as well as standard regulations imposed by its charterers applicable to its business;
- economic substance laws and regulations adopted or considered by various jurisdictions of formation or incorporation of the Partnership and certain of its subsidiaries;
- availability and cost of skilled labor, vessel crews and management, including possible disruptions, including but not limited to the supply chain of spare parts and service engineers, caused by the COVID‑19 outbreak;
- the number of offhire days and drydocking requirements, including the Partnership's ability to complete scheduled drydocking on time and within budget;
- the Partnership's general and administrative expenses as a publicly traded limited partnership and fees and expenses payable under the Partnership's ship management agreements, the technical information and services agreement and the administrative services agreement;
- the anticipated taxation of the Partnership, its subsidiaries and affiliates and distributions to unitholders;
- estimated future maintenance and replacement capital expenditures;
- the Partnership's ability to hire or retain key employees;
- customers' increasing emphasis on environmental and safety concerns;
- potential liability from any pending or future litigation;
- risks inherent in the operation of the Partnership's vessels including potential disruption due to accidents, political events, piracy or acts by terrorists;
- future sales of the Partnership's securities in the public market;
- interruption or failure of the Partnership's information technology and communication systems;
- the Partnership's business strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations; and
- other factors listed from time to time in the reports and other documents that the Partnership files with the SEC, including the Partnership's Annual Report on Form 20‑F for the year ended December 31, 2021 and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 6‑K.
All forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this release. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Partnership to predict all of these factors. Further, the Partnership cannot assess the impact of each such factor on its business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to be materially different from those contained in any forward-looking statement. The Partnership does not intend to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in its expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
HÖEGH LNG PARTNERS LP
UNAUDITED SEGMENT INFORMATION FOR THE QUARTERS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 and 2021
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Segment information
There are two operating segments. The segment profit measure is Segment EBITDA, which is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, impairment and other financial items (gain (loss) on debt extinguishment, gain (loss) on derivative instruments and other items, net). Segment EBITDA is reconciled to operating income and net income in the segment presentation below. The two segments are "Majority held FSRUs" and "Joint venture FSRUs." In addition, unallocated corporate costs, interest income from advances to joint ventures and interest expense related to the outstanding balances on the $85 million revolving credit facility and the $385 million facility are included in "Other."
For the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, Majority held FSRUs includes the financing lease related to the PGN FSRU Lampung and the operating leases related to the Höegh Gallant and the Höegh Grace.
For the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, Joint Venture FSRUs include two 50% owned FSRUs, the Neptune and the Cape Ann, that operate under long-term time charters with one charterer.
The accounting policies applied to the segments are the same as those applied in the consolidated financial statements, except that i) Joint venture FSRUs is presented under the proportional consolidation method for the segment note to the Partnership's financial statements and in the tables below, and under equity accounting for the consolidated financial statements and ii) internal interest income and interest expense between the Partnership's subsidiaries that eliminate in consolidation are not included in the segment columns for the other financial income (expense), net line. Under the proportional consolidation method, 50% of the Joint venture FSRUs' revenues, expenses and assets are reflected in the segment note. Management monitors the results of operations of joint ventures under the proportional consolidation method and not the equity method of accounting.
Appendix A: Segment EBITDA
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Segment EBITDA. EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Segment EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes depreciation, amortization, impairment and other financial items. Other financial items consist of gain (loss) on debt extinguishment, gain (loss) on derivative instruments and other items, net (including foreign exchange gains and losses and withholding tax on interest expenses). Segment EBITDA is used as a supplemental financial measure by management and external users of financial statements, such as the Partnership's lenders, to assess its financial and operating performance. The Partnership believes that Segment EBITDA assists its management and investors by increasing the comparability of its performance from period to period and against the performance of other companies in the industry that provide Segment EBITDA information. This increased comparability is achieved by excluding the potentially disparate effects between periods or companies of interest, depreciation, amortization, impairment, taxes, and other financial items, which items are affected by various and possibly changing financing methods, capital structure and historical cost basis and which items may significantly affect net income between periods. The Partnership believes that including Segment EBITDA as a financial and operating measure benefits investors in (a) selecting between investing in it and other investment alternatives and (b) monitoring its ongoing financial and operational strength in assessing whether to continue to hold common units or preferred units. Segment EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be considered an alternative to net income, operating income or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Segment EBITDA excludes some, but not all, items that affect net income, and these measures may vary among other companies. Therefore, Segment EBITDA as presented below may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. The following tables reconcile Segment EBITDA for each of the segments and the Partnership as a whole to net income (loss), the comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, for the periods presented:
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The San Diego Padres came to Los Angeles this weekend hoping to make a point against the Dodgers with their new Juan Soto/Josh Bell-bolstered lineup.
Now it’s Sunday and the Padres are hoping to avoid being swept in a three-game series.
The Dodgers extended their winning streak to seven games with an 8-3 triumph on Saturday night. That game followed an 8-1 Dodgers victory in the opener on Friday. Los Angeles has 13 runs against Padres starters Sean Manaea and Mike Clevinger in the series.
The Padres trailed early in the first two games.
“The great thing about baseball — you have no choice, you have to move on,” Padres manager Bob Melvin said. “We got behind pretty quickly. And you’re fighting to try to get it back against a good Dodger bullpen. And it just didn’t happen for us.”
The Dodgers are causing another problem for the Padres, who reside behind Atlanta in the race for the first wild-card spot in the National League.
“Every game is important,” Melvin said.
Even the consolation game of a lost series.
The Dodgers are 14-3 since the All-Star break. They are 7-2 this season against their wannabe Southern California rivals and 19-9 against the Padres since the start of the 2021 season. The Dodgers have won 16 of their last 18 games against the Padres.
On Sunday night, the Dodgers-Padres series gets national television attention. Right-hander Yu Darvish (10-4, 3.30 ERA) will start for the Padres against Dodgers left-hander Tyler Anderson (12-1, 2.89).
While Anderson was selected to the National League All-Star team, he didn’t pitch in the game.
Anderson will make his 21st appearance and 19th start of the year. He has a 1.03 WHIP and a .226 opponents’ batting average. In 115 1/3 innings this season, Anderson has allowed 39 runs (37 earned) on 96 hits and 23 walks with 94 strikeouts.
“He’s been good for quite some time,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recently said of Anderson. “He’s very efficient. He’s good pitching with leads; he doesn’t nibble. Tyler has solid fastball command. He’s such a pro. He’s always prepared. And he’s a great competitor.”
Anderson will make his third start against the Padres this season. He is 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA after giving up three runs on 10 hits and five walks with 10 strikeouts in 11 innings.
Overall, Anderson owns a 5-3 record with a 2.53 ERA in 13 career appearances (12 starts) vs. San Diego.
This also will be Darvish’s third start against the Dodgers in 2022. He is 0-1 with a 3.75 ERA after surrendering five runs on nine hits — including three homers — and three walks with 17 strikeouts in 12 innings.
Darvish is 2-4 with a 2.76 ERA in eight career starts vs. the Dodgers.
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- Company makes CDP's 2022 'A' List for both Climate Change, Water Security
RICHMOND, Va., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) has earned an "A" for both Climate Change and Water Security in the latest rankings from CDP. The grades denote the company's leadership in transparency and performance on climate change and water security. Dominion Energy was one of nearly 15,000 companies that were scored on their climate and/or water responses to CDP. Only 2% of those companies were awarded an "A" rating in either category.
"Actions speak louder," said Robert M. Blue, Dominion Energy's chair, president, and chief executive officer. "Our company is committed to leading the clean-energy transition — and to becoming the most sustainable energy company in America — while safely and sustainably providing reliable, affordable service to our customers. These results show we're succeeding. I'm immensely proud of all the Dominion Energy employees whose hard work and dedication to ethics, excellence, and the environment have earned us this distinction."
CDP — a nonprofit that operates a global disclosure system for investors, companies, and governments to manage their impact on the environment — believes in urgent action to address climate change and prevent environmental damage. Its scoring aligns with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, and its work is widely recognized as the gold standard of environmental reporting.
Dominion Energy's grades reflect scoring based on the CDP's Electric Utility evaluation criteria. While CDP requires companies to select a primary sector for which to be graded, in the interest of transparency, Dominion Energy also responded to questions about its 2021 gas operations for this scoring iteration.
In addition to its recognition from CDP, Dominion Energy currently holds an AA rating (leader band) from the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rating firm MSCI for its management of ESG issues, and has been named a Trendsetter from the Center for Political Accountability and the Zicklin Center for Business Ethics and Research at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Updated July 5, 2022 at 3:42 PM ET
The suspected gunman in the deadly shooting on Monday in Highland Park, Ill., had planned the attack for weeks and disguised himself as a woman in an attempt to conceal his identity, officials said Tuesday.
What began as a beloved July 4th tradition ended in tragedy after the 21-year-old man opened fire on a holiday parade in the Chicago suburb, killing seven people and injuring dozens more.
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III, who authorities say is currently the sole suspect, preplanned the shooting for several weeks, Sgt. Christopher Covelli of the Lake County Major Crime Task Force told reporters.
Crimo used a "high-powered" rifle, which Covelli described as similar to an AR-15, to fire on paradegoers from the roof of a nearby business. He was taken into custody on Monday night after an hours-long manhunt.
Covelli said the suspect, dressed in women's clothing and possibly a wig, fired more than 70 rounds into the crowd. Then he reportedly dropped the rifle and escaped with the crowd "almost as if he was an innocent spectator," before walking to his mother's home and borrowing a vehicle.
Some eight hours later, after authorities had publicly identified Crimo as a person of interest and released a description of his car, a police officer spotted the 2010 silver Honda Fit driving southbound and conducted a traffic stop.
Police discovered a second rifle inside the car, according to Covelli. He added that Crimo is believed to have purchased both firearms legally in separate locations in the Chicagoland region. Investigators also recovered other firearms from his residence in nearby Highwood, though Covelli did not specify how many.
Covelli also said the suspect is believed to have acted alone, and that the shooting appears to be completely random. Investigators have no information to suggest that it was motivated by race, religion or any other protected status, he added.
The Jewish Telegraphic Agency reports that about one-third of Highland Park's roughly 30,000 residents are Jewish.
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering told Morning Edition that Crimo breached local laws by bringing the weapons into the city. That's because in 2013, Highland Park became one of the first localities to pass a ban on weapons like semi-automatic rifles and large-capacity magazines.
But laws differ in cities throughout Illinois and neighboring states like Wisconsin and Indiana, Rotering noted. She is calling for more widespread collaboration between states to prevent similar tragedies from unfolding in more hometowns.
"We know that in so many of these mass shootings that are now becoming weekly events that the guns are being obtained legally," she said. "That should tell all of us that the laws aren't doing their job, if people can't go out to enjoy a 4th of July parade with their grandparents without fear. We don't need to become a nation that is so militarized that we can't enjoy the freedoms that people fought for 246 years ago."
Here's what else we know so far:
The suspect had previously posted violent imagery online
The suspected gunman is an aspiring rapper who goes by the name "Awake the Rapper" and posts music videos on YouTube and other social media platforms.
NPR's Cheryl Corley tells Morning Edition that some of those videos are "ominous and violent," including one that shows a stick figure with an automatic rifle and a person lying in a pool of blood. Another shows a person in a classroom pulling on a tactical helmet and vest and reaching into a backpack.
Those videos have since been taken down, Corley reports.
Covelli said on Tuesday that the suspect had had some contacts with law enforcement, but "nothing of a violent nature" and nothing that he could speak about at this stage. Police were not made aware of the violent videos at the time, he added.
Rotering, the mayor, told NBC that she knew him when he was a Cub Scout and she was the Cub Scout leader.
His family is known in the community, according to Corley. His father runs a convenience store in the area and ran for mayor of Highland Park in 2019, losing to Rotering by more than a 2-to-1 margin.
He was taken into custody after a police chase
Covelli said investigators were able to quickly track down Crimo's identity with the help of witness statements, videos from business and attendees, and an expedited trace of the firearm he had left behind. A number of police officers recognized Crimo in photos and identified him, he added.
Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen said on Monday evening that an officer spotted him driving a silver Honda Fit in north Chicago and pulled him over in a traffic stop. The man tried to flee but the officer called in backup and, after a brief pursuit, apprehended him without incident.
Rotering told Morning Edition that she understands the suspect was able to elude police for so long by "driving all over the place."
"I think they were able to get to him at some point with the unbelievable collaboration of several agencies, municipal police departments, the FBI, the ATF, the Illinois State Police," she added.
Notably, Monday's shooting came in the wake of high-profile mass shootings in New York and Texas, and as outrage continued to build over the police killing of 25-year-old Jayland Walker in Akron, Ohio, last week.
Speaking to Morning Edition about that case on Tuesday, Brookings Institution fellow Rashawn Ray drew a distinction between the way that police apprehended Walker, who is Black, and white criminal suspects like Crimo.
"The important point is that Jayland Walker was unarmed at the time that he was killed, and a lot of people consider that to be overkill, compared to a white man who recently killed police officers, compared to just yesterday on Independence Day, a person who shoots into a crowd of people, kills people and is apprehended peacefully," he said.
The majority of those injured were treated for gunshot wounds
Those who were wounded in Monday's shooting ranged in age from 8 to 85 years old, including four or five children.
Member station WBEZ reports that dozens of people were taken to several area hospitals, and that while the vast majority were treated for gunshot wounds, some suffered injuries while escaping the chaotic scene.
Dr. Brigham Temple of Highland Park Hospital said that 25 of the 26 people treated there were gunshot victims, and that 19 of them had been treated and released.
Highland Park Fire Chief Joe Schrage has said that crews on the scene responded quickly, and witnesses helped tie tourniquets.
Vigils are being held at houses of worship around the area, and crisis counseling and other support services are available to anyone who was impacted by the shooting, Rotering said on Tuesday.
She spoke of an outpouring of support from within and beyond Highland Park, and said more information about how to help and where to donate will be available on the city's website in the coming days.
Details are emerging about the victims
Five of the six victims in the attack were adults who died at the scene, according to Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek, and the sixth victim died at a local hospital.
Some have been publicly identified by their loved ones.
Those include Nicolas Toledo, who came from Mexico several months ago to stay with his family. His granddaughter, Xochil Toledo, told WBEZ that they had been enjoying the parade when bullets started raining toward them.
Three of them struck her grandfather. Another hit her father in the arm as he was trying to shield him. Her boyfriend was shot in the back as he tried to run away.
"He was the one who saved all of our lives," she said of her grandfather. "It would have gone to me, my boyfriend or my cousins."
The family has created a GoFundMe page to raise money for funeral expenses. The fundraiser honors the "father of eight and grandfather to many" as loving, creative, adventurous and funny.
"As a family we are broken, and numb," they wrote. "Our condolences go out to all the other families who lost a [loved] one today."
North Shore Congregation Israel announced in a statement that one of the victims was Jacki Sundheim, whom it described as a lifelong congregant and a longtime member of their staff.
"Jacki's work, kindness and warmth touched us all, from her early days teaching at the Gates of Learning Preschool to guiding innumerable among us through life's moments of joy and sorrow as our Events and B'nei Mitzvah Coordinator — all of this with tireless dedication," the synagogue wrote.
It added that "there are no words sufficient to express the depth of our grief for Jacki's death and sympathy for her family and loved ones."
Witness describe the chaotic scene
Monday's July 4th parade was the suburb's first since before the pandemic. The scene quickly turned to one of fear and panic when the shooter began firing around 10:14 a.m. local time, according to authorities.
It's not clear exactly how many shots were fired, but several witnesses say they heard 20 to 25 shots in rapid succession.
Jessica Antes, one of the emcees of the parade, tells Morning Edition that it took a moment for people to realize what was happening.
"We were like 10, 15 minutes into it, and literally my co-host Ryan and I we looked at each other were like: that's got to be fireworks right? Somebody setting off fireworks,'" she recalls. "And then we saw just people just scattering and screaming."
Miles Zaremski also told NPR that he initially mistook the gunshots for a car backfiring or fireworks. Then came the stampede.
"And then I gingerly went a little bit forward, and all of a sudden I see blood on the cement, he said. "And I see individuals in pools of blood ... and I knew there was a mass shooting."
Alexander Sandoval, who had gone to the parade with his family and their dog, told NPR it was a terrifying day.
"I put my son and little brother and the puppy in the garbage dumpster, and ran back to look for my partner and I saw people on the ground shot," Sandoval recalled. "And all I wanted to do was get my phone, call, make sure we'd get reunited and get out of there."
The holiday saw half a dozen mass shootings
The incident at the Highland Park parade was one of several mass shootings that took place across the country on the 4th of July.
According to a tracker from the Gun Violence Archive, one person was killed and a total of 18 injured in five other mass shootings in Massachusetts, California, Missouri, Virginia and Chicago.
The nonprofit defines mass shootings as incidents in which a minimum of four victims (excluding the shooter) are shot and either injured or killed. By their count, there have already been 314 mass shootings in the U.S. this year.
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Man charged in Green Bay double homicide bound over for trial
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A man accused of killing two women in Green Bay has been bound over for trial.
Richard Sotka, 48, appeared in Brown County Court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. He waived his hearing and was bound over for trial.
Sotka is accused of killing Rhonda Cegelski, 58, of Green Bay, and Paula O’Connor, 53, of Bellevue. He’s charged with two counts of 1st Degree Intentional Homicide, two counts of Felony Bail Jumping, Criminal Damage to Property, and two counts of Misdemeanor Bail Jumping.
Cegelski and O’Connor were found dead inside Cegelski’s duplex on Elkay Lane on January 29.
A witness told investigators Sotka had been dating one of the victims, making him a person of interest.
Detectives learned Sotka was ordered to wear an electronic monitoring device for an open stalking case in Oconto County. ADL pulled up GPS location records which placed Sotka at Cegelski’s home. The ankle monitor’s last location was off Interstate 41, where detectives found it in a ditch.
Officers tracked Sotka through his vehicle’s onboard data system, which found him in Arkansas. He was pulled over, arrested without incident, and held in the Mississippi County (Ark.) Detention Center.
According to the criminal complaint, Green Bay detectives interviewed Sotka at the detention center, and he told investigators he’d recently moved into Cegelski’s home on Elkay Lane, but he’d become jealous of his girlfriend and her friend and felt “humiliated” by them. He said when Celegelski asked him to get out of the house he “just snapped.”
He said he was drunk at the time of the killings and had taken two Adderall that day.
Sotka spent a week in jail in Arkansas before being extradited back to Brown County.
Meanwhile, a jury trial has been set for Sotka for the stalking case in Oconto County. Court records show the trial is on the docket for Aug. 9 and Aug. 10.
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Gratiot Count Sheriff searches for missing man
Published: Sep. 3, 2022 at 11:53 AM EDT|Updated: 10 minutes ago
ALMA, Mich. (WNEM) - The Gratiot County Sheriff is asking for help to find a missing man, last seen on Friday.
72-year-old Carl Bradburn has been missing from the Ithaca AFC home.
If you have seen Carl, please call 989-875-7505.
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After more than 15 years at Boeing, Greer joins Fortem to support the company's fundraising efforts as demand for counter-drone technology heightens
PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortem Technologies, Inc., a leader in airspace security and defense for detecting and defeating dangerous drones, today announced it has hired Greer Carper as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Vice President of Corporate Development. Based out of Austin, Texas, Carper has worked in strategy, business development, program management, and finance at Boeing over the last 15 years and will now be supporting Fortem with its fundraising efforts, strategic partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions.
"As a deal lead for Boeing back in 2017, Fortem Technologies was one of my first investments. Since then, I've seen the team triple in size, deploy at major sporting events and conflict zones, and form compelling strategic partnerships," said Greer Carper, CFO and VP of Corporate Development at Fortem Technologies. "Drone threats have grown exponentially throughout the span of my career and I am thrilled to join a team that has developed a trusted and proven solution to help keep warfighters, security teams, and civilians safe everywhere."
Alongside his roles at Boeing, Carper brings 10 years of experience in the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry, focusing on both commercial and military markets. He was previously one of Boeing's subject matter experts on Autonomy Strategy and most recently served as an Investing Principal for Boeing Applied Innovation (formerly Boeing HorizonX Ventures).
"I've had the pleasure of working with Greer over the last four years, as he has led our last two funding rounds on behalf of Boeing Applied Innovation," said Timothy Bean, CEO and Founder of Fortem Technologies. "Greer's breadth of knowledge in the UAS industry combined with his background in venture capital is a welcome addition to Fortem's growing leadership team."
Within the past year, Fortem Technologies has more than doubled its deal flow and booking projections. Most recently, Fortem announced it has been selected to protect the FIFA World Cup. If you're interested in learning more or joining the team, please visit www.fortemtech.com.
Fortem Technologies is a leader in airspace security and defense for detecting and defeating dangerous drones. Through an advanced ecosystem of distributed radar, AI at-the-edge, deep sensor integration and autonomous drone capture, Fortem monitors, protects, and defends the world's corridors, venues, infrastructures, borders, and regions from dangerous or malicious drone threats. The same ecosystem is accelerating the safety of the world's airspace for urban air mobility. Based in Pleasant Grove, Utah, the company is privately held and backed by Toshiba, Boeing, DCVC, Signia Venture Partners, and others. For more information, please visit www.fortemtech.com.
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Conservatives who want an economic policy that supports parents have long been a minority faction within the Republican Party.
In 2017, when Republicans were in the process of passing a tax reform, Sens. Marco Rubio of Florida and Mike Lee of Utah proposed that the bill cut corporate tax rates a bit less and expand the tax credit for children a bit more. The Donald Trump administration came out against the move, and most Republican senators voted it down. (Most Democrats voted no, too, because they disliked the bill overall and wanted to make it as unattractive to voters as possible.)
But the tide among Republicans may be turning. Three senators — Mitt Romney of Utah, Richard Burr of North Carolina and Steve Daines of Montana — have just proposed a new child benefit. It would give parents $700 per month starting halfway through pregnancy, $350 per month for children aged zero to 5 and $250 a month for children ages 6 to 17.
It’s a new version of a Romney proposal from last year, and one that is well-timed for the expected reversal of the federal right to abortion.
Like the previous version, the proposal would also reform the earned-income tax credit. That’s a subsidy to low-wage workers that encourages them to join and stay in the labor force. The proposal would change it in various ways.
Most notably, recipients would no longer receive a smaller benefit if they get married. The proposal calls for paying for all these changes by eliminating the tax deduction for state and local taxes. Many taxpayers who currently claim that itemized deduction would, however, either come out ahead or at least cut their losses because they have children, even if they live in high-tax states.
In addition to helping parents, the new benefit would cut child poverty rates. It would also reduce something else: the longstanding gap between the number of children that Americans say they want and the number they have.
This proposal is not going to become law soon. But there are four reasons to think it is going to get a better reception from Republicans than similar ideas have in the past.
The first is that Romney and his staff addressed conservatives’ strongest objections to the previous version of the plan. Those critics worried that Romney’s proposal would reduce the incentive to work among low-income people.
The new plan requires that households make $10,000 in income to receive the full benefit. It also keeps the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, which includes a work requirement, instead of getting rid of it as the old one did. The new plan is pro-work as well as pro-parent and pro-marriage.
Conservatives of a libertarian bent, who oppose government aid to parents even when no strings are attached, will still object. But conservatives who don’t object to such aid in principle should come aboard.
Second, the Republican Party is changing. It sees itself as a working-class party more than a party of professionals. The old orthodoxies of the party are up for grabs, including the notion that economic policy should aim first and foremost at liberating entrepreneurs and reducing the tax burden on high earners.
Third, social conservatives have decided to get involved in policy disputes beyond the old portfolio of abortion, same-sex marriage, school prayer and school choice. Fifteen years ago, I made the case for pro-family tax reform to a group of them. The audience was polite, even enthusiastic, but afterward the group’s leaders suggested they would stay in their accustomed lane.
The Romney-Burr-Daines idea has the endorsement of every social-conservative organization you can think of. That includes groups that work primarily to stop abortion, such as Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America and the National Right to Life Committee. Which brings us to the fourth development: the impending demise of Roe v. Wade, which is likely to happen in the coming days.
For years, supporters of legal abortion have accused opponents of favoring life only until birth, and then doing nothing to help mothers and children afterward. Now that legislators are going to have the power to set policy on abortion, what had been a debater’s point is becoming a real political and moral challenge.
The new Republican bill is a partial response. Parents would be eligible for the benefit halfway through a pregnancy. And it’s no coincidence that co-sponsor Daines is the head of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus.
Republicans may be starting to realize that a practical anti-abortion agenda has to include policies that make raising children a viable proposition for more people, and to develop an agenda that addresses the economic, and not just the moral, dimensions of family life. Not a moment too soon. | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/06/21/opinion/opinion-contributor/new-child-tax-credit-proposal-offers-conservatives-a-plan-to-strengthen-families-post-roe/ | 2022-06-23 22:00:04 | 0 | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/06/21/opinion/opinion-contributor/new-child-tax-credit-proposal-offers-conservatives-a-plan-to-strengthen-families-post-roe/ |
The size of streaming series has gotten ever bigger, but that’s about to take a major leap forward with one of fiction’s best-known brands.
Author J.R.R. Tolkien’s saga is revisited as the new series “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” begins streaming eight weekly episodes Friday on Prime Video. Filmed in New Zealand, the epic production uses appendices from the Tolkien work to unfold thousand of years before the events in “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings,” as the Second Age of Middle-earth sees widespread evil prompt a final alliance between elves and men to defend the world.
Boasting huge physical sets rather than relying principally on computer imagery, the fantasy-drama boasts a large cast, as the “Rings” feature films have. Lloyd Owen’s character, Elendil, is a sailor and warrior who becomes the leader of exiles — split into two Realms, Arnor and Gondor — from the island kingdom of Numenor.
“Especially with something as broad as this, which is trying to match Tolkien’s vast imagination, I think part of the absolute joy of this series is the level of skill and work and dedication and attention to detail that went into it,” Owen said. “That was so present once we got to the set for Numenor, which is where much of the action is based.”
Owen’s own familiarity with “The Lord of the Rings” dates back to his youth. “I was given a paperback edition, and it’s got one of Tolkien’s own drawings on the front cover. I remember seeing a friend at school reading a monster-sized book, which actually was the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy in paperback, and he was about 10 pages from the end.
“I said, ‘Well done! Congratulations on getting so far into such an enormous book.’ And he said, ‘Yeah! I can’t wait to finish it, because then, I’m going to read it all over again from the beginning.’ And I remember thinking he was insane, but that gave me an inkling of the effect that Tolkien’s writing was having.”
Also an accomplished stage actor, Owen — whose previous TV work includes “Monarch of the Glen” and “The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles” — allows that he hasn’t been involved before with anything on the scale of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” (which moves to England for production of Season 2).
“I just feel so privileged and excited to be a part of it,” he concluded. “And with my own interest in Tolkien as well, it was just an opportunity impossible to turn down … despite the fact that I had to go to the other side of the world to do it.”
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Tornado hits Carson and Compton area with 75-mph winds, causes damage
A tornado touched down Thursday morning in the Carson and Compton area, causing some minor damage with winds reaching 75 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
The brief tornado hit at 8:45 a.m. and registered an EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, meteorologists said. The tornado left behind a concentrated short path that damaged a building, some vehicles and trees, according to the National Weather Service.
Video posted on social media showed debris swirling in the sky beneath an updraft base of thunderstorm clouds.
The region averages one to two tornadoes a year, but the twister that hit Montebello this week was the Los Angeles area’s strongest since 1983.
Aerial footage from KTLA-TV Channel 5 showed some roof damage to buildings in the area.
In March, a tornado ripped through Montebello and recorded winds of 110 mph. The tornado caused major damage to several buildings and toppled multiple trees.
It was recorded as the strongest tornado to hit Los Angeles County in 40 years, according to officials.
Nicolas Orellana and two others tried to close the door on a tornado when it touched down in suburban L.A.
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Devon Rodriguez, the most followed visual artist on TikTok, teaches the skills needed to bring an oil painting to life—from concept to final product—in 30 days
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that artist Devon Rodriguez is joining Sessions by MasterClass, a structured, 30-day curriculum where members learn meaningful skills through hands-on experience, step-by-step demonstration and an engaged community. For members who are either new to painting or more experienced, Rodriguez will break down his creative process and share artistic techniques for visualizing and creating an oil portrait painting in 30 days. Enrollment for Rodriguez's session is available starting today; the session goes live Sept. 2.
"Devon's hyperrealistic drawings of everyday people made him one of the most viewed artists of our era," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass. "In his session, Devon will demonstrate how he's progressed in art to showcase how anyone can learn to paint. Devon will teach members—whether beginner, intermediate or advanced artists—how to use his techniques to create portraits they are proud of."
In his session, Rodriguez will take members from sketch conception to final product while sharing the painting techniques he's developed over the course of his creative journey. Members will leave the session with their own 9-by-12-inch oil portrait painting, guided by Rodriguez's step-by-step approach and empowered by a community of peers over the course of 30 days. The session is broken down into seven sections:
- Starting Your Process: Rodriguez will share his artistic journey and inspire members to start their own, helping them build their supply kit and choose the photo that they will draw and paint throughout the session.
- Portrait Drawing: Members will learn how Rodriguez approaches the sketching phase of his portraits, breaking down two methods—charcoal tracing and grid line drawing.
- Color Mixing: Rodriguez will guide members through the fundamental nuances of the color wheel, as they practice mixing primary, secondary and complimentary colors. During this section, members will build upon their portrait using these new techniques.
- Painting Eyes, Hair and Shadows: Members will continue developing their portraits by applying Rodriguez's tips for painting realistic eyes, hair and shadows. He will also discuss his foundational technique—painting alla prima to create a mosaic-look to the piece.
- Painting the Lips, Nose and Ears: Rodriguez will demonstrate how to fill in key facial feature details, guiding members through painting the lips, blending in the nose and adding depth to the ears.
- Painting the Neck, Shirt and Background: Members will complete their portraits using Rodriguez's approach to painting the neck, shoulders and background.
- Conclusion: Rodriguez will teach members how to apply the finishing touches to their portraits, giving a step-by-step overview of how to protect their art through his varnishing techniques. He will also provide insight into how members can market their art while continuing to pursue their creative passions.
"Throughout my life, art has gotten me through some tough moments and allowed me to find my own unique voice," Rodriguez said. "I've learned firsthand that anyone, regardless of education or skill level, has the potential to create something beautiful. I'm excited to teach this session on MasterClass and help unlock the inner artist that's within all of us."
Rodriguez is an artist and painter from the South Bronx, graduating from the High School of Art and Design before attending the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan. He quickly gained recognition for painting hyperrealistic portraits of people on the New York City Subway system and was named a finalist in the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition in 2019. His art has appeared in The New Yorker, The Artist's Magazine and T: The New York Times Style Magazine. In 2020, Rodriguez joined TikTok and is now the most followed visual artist on the platform.
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Kate Madigan blushed and she could not keep herself from smiling.
When it was time at New Jersey Devils development camp for her to introduce herself with her title, Madigan got the chance to say she was assistant general manager. She is just the sixth woman in the history of the National Hockey League to hold that position and the fifth currently.
“It’s something I’ve worked really hard for,” she told The Associated Press this week. “For me, it’s so exciting, and I think it’ll stay that way for a while.”
Madigan, Chicago Blackhawks assistant GM Meghan Hunter, Toronto’s Hayley Wickenheiser, and Vancouver’s Cammi Granato and Émilie Castonguay are on the leading edge of hockey’s concerted effort to diversify team front offices to catch up with other leagues that have already made significant progress in that department. More than 25 years since Angela Gorgone became the first woman in NHL history to hold that position, change is happening quickly at the executive level with Mike Grier becoming the first Black GM and nearly 100 women in hockey operations, player development, health or safety roles around the league.
“The pendulum is really swinging to sort of add diversity,” said Granato, a Hockey Hall of Fame player who was named Canucks assistant GM in February. “There’s naysayers that say, ‘Oh you’re just trying to catch up and you’re just adding people to add them,’ but they (the hires) are qualified people. But I’m not surprised. I’m excited about it. It’s very good that the NHL is taking that sort of mindset and look toward that to open the pool.”
Much like people thought Madigan was crazy when she said in high school she wanted to be a general manager someday — “It’s not so crazy anymore,” she points out — Hunter did not know there was a path for her when her playing days were over. She gravitated into coaching women’s college hockey because that’s all she thought was available to her.
Hunter was a top college player but did not reach the levels of Granato and Wickenheiser, a star for Team Canada. She wasn’t a player agent like Castonguay, and she didn’t come up through the business world like Madigan.
After rising through the Blackhawks organization since joining the club in 2016, she marvels at the various journeys women have taken to get to this point.
“More females breaking in (through) different angles is amazing: different skillsets that other females can see that they bring to the table,” Hunter said at the NHL draft in Montreal. “Having women in powerful management positions is huge, and it can translate down to young females.”
The draft was a watershed moment for the league, with more women on the floor than ever before. Madigan announced New Jersey’s first selection with her father, the Northeastern University athletic director, beaming with pride from the stands.
“She’s been a bright young lady with a real strong work ethic, so we’re proud of her for her early growth and development,” Jim Madigan said. “She’s still only 29 with a long runway in front of her, but people in the Devils organization have not put any barriers up for her and have only been more than anything very helpful in helping her continue to grow in the profession.”
Kate Madigan was promoted the day before the draft by the Devils, who also have longtime U.S. star Meghan Duggan as director of player development. Less than six months earlier, Castonguay got the Canucks AGM job after more than five years as an NHL Players’ Association-certified agent.
Castonguay, who most notably represented 2020 top pick Alexis Lafrenière, credited Vancouver president of hockey ops Jim Rutherford for being forward-thinking in adding her and Granato.
“Sometimes it’s just one domino that needs to fall, and I think the glass ceiling was broken there,” Castonguay said. “I knew that after that the floodgates would open.”
Wickenheiser, who in addition to her duties with the Maple Leafs works full time as a doctor, considers it an evolution of the game. She told reporters in Toronto over the weekend that while the sport’s tradition has been male dominated, “In the rest of society women play very important roles, and I don’t see why it could be any different here in hockey.”
That’s only now beginning to happen. Two decades since the NBA first had a woman in an assistant coaching job and a year and a half since Kim Ng of the Miami Marlins became the first woman to be named GM of a Major League Baseball team, the NHL is still celebrating breakthroughs of that kind.
The Washington Capitals in June made Emily Engel-Natzke the first woman to hold a full-time job on an NHL coaching staff when they hired her as video coordinator. Seattle’s top affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, hired Jessica Campbell to be the first full-time assistant coach in the American Hockey League.
“There’s a lot of other women who can fill other roles,” Engel Natzke said. “There’s a lot of really great coaches in international play, NCAA. Hopefully the door just keeps opening a little bit more and I hope in a couple years it’s not as big of a deal, it’s kind of just another hire.”
Coaching is the next frontier, with the NHL behind the NBA and NFL in women ascending to those roles. Getting up to speed on that front is the goal of the NHL Coaches Association, which launched the Female Coaches Development Program last year with the aim of growing the pool of available candidates.
NHLCA president Lindsay Artkin said it feels like “the opportunity ahead for female coaches is unlimited.”
“This program wouldn’t be possible without the tremendous support of our NHL coaches who’ve spent hours mentoring and networking with the women in our program," Artkin said. "It’s this level of connection that will continue leading to more women getting coaching opportunities in the NHL.”
That's what Madigan thought when she saw Duggan working on the ice with Devils prospects at development camp. It may be some time before a woman gets an NHL assistant coaching job, let alone is hired to run a bench, but strides are already being made.
“The coaching will come,” Madigan said. “I don’t know this year, but I think in the next two to three years I would expect to see one. I think it will happen.”
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Former Oklahoma undersheriff sentenced to nearly 2 years for repeatedly striking handcuffed inmate
OK inmate was reportedly not resisting arrest as they were struck
A former undersheriff in southeast Oklahoma was sentenced Thursday to nearly two years in prison for repeatedly striking a handcuffed arrestee in 2017, federal prosecutors said.
Kendall Morgan, 45, also was sentenced to 36 months of supervised release following his prison term, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
According to a plea agreement signed by Morgan, the then-undersheriff struck the handcuffed inmate several times even though the inmate was not resisting arrest. Morgan pleaded guilty in November 2022 to one count of deprivation of rights under color of law, and according to his attorney, Ben Hilfiger, Morgan began serving his prison sentence at that time.
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NEW YORK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. f/k/a Peridot Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: LICY).
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According to a filed complaint, Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. f/k/a Peridot Acquisition Corp. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Li-Cycle's largest customer, Traxys, is not actually a customer, but merely a broker providing working capital financial to the Company while Traxys tries to sell Li-Cycle's product to end customers; (2) the Company engaged in highly questionable related party transactions; (3) the Company's mark-to-model accounting is vulnerable to abuse and gave a false impression of growth; (4) a significant portion of the Company's reported revenues were derived from simply marking up receivables on products that had not been sold; (5) the Company's gross margins have likely been negative since inception; (6) the Company will require an additional $1 billion of funding to support its planned growth (which is a figure greater than the Company raised via the merger); and (7) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
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Wenceslao Bunge and Jaime Riera join JLL to strengthen Capital Markets offering
LONDON, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JLL has appointed Wenceslao Bunge and Jaime Riera as part of the continued global expansion of its Capital Markets business. Bunge will be the Global Co-Chair of Real Estate Investment Banking, with a specific focus on the EMEA, APAC and Latin American markets. Riera joins as the EMEA Head of M&A and Corporate Advisory, within the existing Equity Advisory business, adding to the growing capability within the region.
Bunge joins JLL after more than 29 years at Credit Suisse, where his most recent position was the Global Chairman of Real Estate and CEO for the Credit Suisse European Bank. He has worked in New York, São Paulo, London and most recently in Spain for 5 years. Riera has 20 years of investment banking experience and also joins from Credit Suisse, where he worked since 2007 and most recently led the EMEA Real Estate Investment Banking and the European Mid-market M&A teams. Both Bunge and Riera will be based in JLL's Madrid office.
Richard Bloxam, CEO Capital Markets, says: "We are excited to bring Wenceslao and Jaime on board as we grow our investment banking advisory capabilities both globally and in EMEA. At an average of $140Bn traded annually over the past five years, real estate M&A represents around 10% of the overall commercial real estate universe. The need to provide strategic advice and solutions to owners, investors, occupiers and lenders in real estate across the entire capital stack has never been greater."
Matthew Richards, EMEA CEO of Capital Markets, says: "It's fantastic to have such prominent figures join our Capital Markets business. Both Wenceslao and Jaime bring with them a wealth of knowledge and we look forward to working alongside them to strengthen and grow our services in this space. Offering this end-to-end service will be a real differentiator for our clients."
Wenceslao Bunge and Jaime Riera, comment: "We are extremely pleased to be joining JLL using our investment banking and real estate experience to provide strategic advice to clients to support their decision making. The market is set for some turbulence as we enter the final quarter of the year, so it's vital for real estate investors to make strategic decisions and this is an area where we can really help them."
JLL offers a range of investment sales, corporate capital markets, debt and equity advisory capabilities today including funds placement, equity placement and M&A.
JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $19.4 billion, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of more than 102,000 as of June 30, 2022. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.
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Aktiia leveraged its data set of more than 55m data points to demonstrate that hypertensive individuals who use the Aktiia 24/7 cuffless monitor persistently for six months achieve a significant and sustained reduction in BP
NEUCHATEL, Switzerland, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today in San Diego at the AHA Hypertension Sessions, Aktiia presents the results of an analysis co-authored by experts from Barts NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (London, UK), Scripps Translational Research Institute (La Jolla, USA), Lausanne University Hospital (Lausanne, CH), Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston, USA), and Mayo Clinic (Phoenix, USA) demonstrating that hypertensive patients who monitor their blood pressure (BP) with Aktiia's 24/7 BP monitor achieve a significant and sustained reduction in systolic BP.
Aktiia's optical continual BP monitor has been available for purchase in seven European countries since March 2021. By design and purpose, Aktiia's passive and continual collection of BP data has quickly compiled over 55,000,000 data points in real-world conditions, establishing the largest dataset of BP readings in the world which uniquely enables Aktiia and its partners to unlock new insights into hypertension.
The objective of Aktiia's recent investigation was to explore whether a change in behaviour resulting in measurably lower BP would be demonstrated in hypertensive subjects who were consistently exposed to their BP data via Aktiia's integrated mobile app. The analysis concluded that mean SBP was reduced in -3.2 mmHg (confidence interval: [-0.70, -5.59], p<0.02) for hypertensive users (SBP > 140 mmHg) following 3 months of continual cuffless BP monitoring (Figure 2). This reduction was then sustained throughout the 6 months studied. Mean SBP remained unchanged for normotensive users (SBP < 140 mm Hg).
The powerful relationship between BP reduction and reduction of cardiovascular events is undisputed, irrespective of the mechanism for the reduction. Even a 5 mm Hg reduction in systolic BP reduces cardiovascular risk by 10%. By using Aktiia consistently, people were not only made aware of their condition, but were empowered to make changes to their behaviour which achieved an effect similar to that of a medication. Aktiia will continue to expand research that investigates the factors contributing to this reduction in blood pressure, and work to augment these benefits among the Aktiia user population. These data highlight just the beginning of the tremendous value of Aktiia's dataset across the hypertension care continuum.
Management of hypertension remains a persistent clinical challenge. An estimated 6-8 million people in the UK live with undiagnosed or uncontrolled high blood pressure; globally, this number increases to 700 million. Aktiia's wrist-worn 24/7 automated blood pressure monitor removes the hassle, discomfort, and disruption of having to take a measurement with a cuff. Patients rarely take as many cuff readings as their physician needs for effective diagnosis, management, and monitoring – but patients report that they prefer using Aktiia to a traditional cuff, and user data shows over 10x the number of readings for standard home BP monitoring.
Aktiia has CE Mark class IIa medical device approval, and to date over 55 million measurements have been taken across Europe making Aktiia's dataset the largest BP database ever recorded.
The results disclosed in the press release have been peer-reviewed and presented at the AHA Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2022 in San Diego (USA) under the title:
"Persistent Use Of Aktiia 24/7 Blood Pressure Monitor Is Associated With Lower Blood Pressure In Hypertensive Patients",
Josep Sola, David Perruchod, Meritxell Cortes, Jay Pandit, Melvin D Lobo, Gregoire Wuerzner, Naomi D Fisher and Jay Shah,
Hypertension. 2022;79:AP304, Originally published 7 Sep 2022
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Best of Columbus Weddings Winner: Pursuit
Short North retailer Pursuit wins in the Menswear category for the third year
Mercifully gone are the days when a rumpled, rented tux from the local strip mall represented the height of wedding menswear (at least, for all but the upper echelon). These days, suiting is all about personal expression, suave style and sexy swagger.
Owner Nate DeMars and his team at Short North formalwear boutique Pursuit guide wedding parties through a fun and easy process to pick the perfect attire not only for men, but also for women and nonbinary folks, with options for any style, budget or wedding role, from groom to parents. Pursuit doesn’t stop at the suit, offering tuxedos, shirts, ties, other accessories and even tailoring that elevate the look from good to “wow,” in today’s most popular colors and cuts.
It’s this commitment to quality and contemporary style that has earned Pursuit first place in this category for a third consecutive year.
"We're honored to be recognized with Best of Columbus Weddings for the third year in a row,” says DeMars. “It has been an incredibly busy time as weddings ramp back up over the past year. We are operating much differently than before the pandemic in an effort to ensure excellent results with a smaller team, so to receive this recognition is very gratifying." | https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyle/celebrations/wedding/main-event/2022/06/21/best-columbus-weddings-winner-pursuit/7659947001/ | 2022-06-22 05:44:05 | 1 | https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyle/celebrations/wedding/main-event/2022/06/21/best-columbus-weddings-winner-pursuit/7659947001/ |
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for assaulting his neighbor, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced.
Christopher Hinson, 57, was found guilty in January of first-degree assault following a five-day trial. Jurors deliberated for less than two hours.
The Erie County District Attorney’s office said Hinson and the victim lived in separate apartments in a building on Lark Street.
During an argument in the building’s basement that took place in March 2020, officials say Hinson stabbed his neighbor in the side with a knife. According to the DA’s office, Hinson continued trying to stab the victim as he attempted to get away and back to his apartment.
After calling 911, the victim was hospitalized for four days, undergoing emergency surgery. He also had an additional surgery and continues to recover, the DA’s office said.
In addition to Hinson’s prison sentence, he was also ordered to spend five years under post-release supervision. A final order of protection on behalf of the victim will remain in effect until July 2039.
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Court says Trump aide Meadows must testify in election probe
ATLANTA (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court says former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows must testify before a special grand jury that’s investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
The state high court on Tuesday affirmed a lower court ruling last month ordering Meadows to appear before the panel. The former Republican congressman is the latest Trump associate to lose a legal fight over a summons to testify.
The South Carolina Supreme Court opinion says the justices reviewed Meadows’ arguments and found them to be “manifestly without merit.”
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who’s leading the investigation, has said Meadows is an important witness. Because he doesn’t live in Georgia, she had to use a process that involved getting a judge in South Carolina, where Meadows lives, to order him to travel to Atlanta to testify.
Meadows had originally been ordered to testify Wednesday. It was not immediately clear whether that would be rescheduled.
In a petition seeking his testimony, Willis wrote that Meadows attended a Dec. 21, 2020, meeting at the White House with Trump and others “to discuss allegations of voter fraud and certification of Electoral College votes from Georgia and other states.”
The next day, Willis wrote, Meadows made a “surprise visit” to Cobb County, just outside Atlanta, where an audit of signatures on absentee ballot envelopes was being conducted. He asked to observe the audit but wasn’t allowed to because it wasn’t open to the public, the petition says.
Meadows also sent emails to Justice Department officials after the election alleging voter fraud in Georgia and elsewhere and requesting investigations, Willis wrote. And he took part in a Jan. 2, 2021, phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, during which Trump suggested that Raffensperger, the state’s top elections official and a Republican, could “find” enough votes to overturn the president’s narrow loss in the state.
An attorney for Meadows had argued that executive privilege and other rights shield him from testifying. He previously invoked that privilege in a fight against subpoenas issued by the U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Meadows has been fighting investigations into the violent 2021 insurrection since last year and has so far avoided having to testify about his role and his knowledge of the former president’s actions. He turned over thousands of texts to the House Jan. 6 committee before eventually refusing to do an interview.
The House held Meadows in contempt of Congress for defying the subpoena, but the Justice Department declined to prosecute.
Special grand juries in Georgia cannot issue indictments. Instead, they can gather evidence and compel testimony and then can recommend further action, including criminal charges, in a final report. It is ultimately up to the district attorney to decide whether to seek an indictment from a regular grand jury.
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Deshaun Watson is expected to start for the Cleveland Browns in the first game he is eligible to return from suspension, team general manager Andrew Berry said on Wednesday.
Watson is eligible to return on December 4 against his former team, the Houston Texans on the road.
The 27-year-old Watson returned to the team's training facility on October 10 and has been able to participate in limited activities.
Berry told reporters that it's been "great" having Watson back in the building.
"He's stayed in great shape," said Berry. "He's been a part of the meetings. He's done everything and more that's been asked of him.
"We'll be excited to have him when he can continue to ramp up football activities and get back on the practice field."
Watson is eligible to start practicing full-time with the team on November 14.
In August, the NFL and the NFL Players Association agreed to suspend Watson for 11 regular season games without pay and fined him $5 million after he was accused of sexual misconduct by more than two dozen women.
Watson has previously settled all but one of the sexual misconduct civil lawsuits against him.
He has denied wrongdoing in those cases, and two grand juries have separately declined to indict him on criminal charges.
The three-time Pro Bowler has not played in a regular season game since 2020, sitting out all of the last season because of a trade demand from his former team the Texans as well as the investigations into these allegations.
Asked if Watson would be able to shake off any rust after approximately two years of not playing, Berry expressed confidence in the former Heisman Trophy candidate.
"Look, we spent a lot of time with Deshaun in the spring and in camp and banked a lot of good reps during the time," Berry said.
"That being said, our approach isn't to really any quarterback but certainly with the time that Deshaun has had off to expect him to shoulder everything.
"That is not necessarily how the team is designed or put together. I don't know that would be a fair ask for any quarterback.
"In a couple of weeks, we will be in that world where we are getting him ready to play, and we will handle it appropriately."
In October, a new civil suit was filed against Watson but the NFL said his status remains unchanged.
Berry was asked about the new civil suit but declined to comment.
"We will obviously let Deshaun's legal team speak for that," Berry added.
The Browns are 3-5 heading into the team's bye week.
Berry was extremely complimentary of Jacoby Brissett, who has been starting for the team in place of Watson this season.
"Jacoby has been everything that we had hoped when we signed him," Berry said.
"I think that he has given us an opportunity and more to win the game in every one of his starts with maybe save the exception of one.
"He has been an excellent addition to our organization, and we couldn't be happier with what he has provided the team so far."
Brissett has thrown for 1,862 yards along with seven touchdowns and five interceptions in eight starts this season.
The Browns next scheduled game is on November 13 against the Dolphins in Miami.
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DALLAS, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Argent Trust Company, as Trustee of the Sabine Royalty Trust (NYSE: SBR), today declared a cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.631510 per unit, payable on January 31, 2023, to unit holders of record on January 17, 2023. Sabine's cash distribution history, current and prior year financial reports and tax information booklets, a link to filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission and more can be found on its website at http://www.sbr-sabine.com/. Additionally, printed reports can be requested and are mailed free of charge.
This distribution reflects primarily the oil production for October 2022 and the gas production for September 2022. Preliminary production volumes are approximately 39,824 barrels of oil and 903,315 Mcf of gas. Preliminary prices are approximately $88.18 per barrel of oil and $8.09 per Mcf of gas.
This month's distribution is lower than the previous month's primarily due to decreased production due to the timing of receipts through the end of the month as compared to the previous month's timing of receipts, offset by an increase in both oil and gas pricing.
The production from all the new horizontal gas wells in Panola County, Texas, has contributed approximately $2,374,000 reflecting August production including the recent new wells. All volumes and pricing are included in the tables below.
Additionally, for the other three horizontal wells, also in Panola County, the receipts were approximately $674,000 posted for this month's distribution.
As more regular monthly receipts are made in the months to come, additional information will be made available.
The table below compares this month's production and prices to the previous month's:
Revenues are only distributed after they are received, verified, and posted. Most energy companies normally issue payment of royalties on or about the 25th of every month, and depending on mail delivery, a varying amount of royalties are not received until after the revenue posting on the last business day of the month. The revenues received after that date will be posted within 30 days of receipt.
Due to the timing of the end of the month of December, approximately $4,663,000 of revenue received will be posted in the following month of January in addition to normal receipts during January. Since the close of business in December and prior to this press release, $3,676,000 in revenue has been received.
Approximately $744,000 for 2022 Ad Valorem taxes was deducted from this month's distribution as compared to $426,000 this time last year. These payments are normal expenditures at this time of year.
The 2022 tax information packets are expected to begin mailing directly to unitholders in early March 2023. A copy of Sabine's 2022 tax information booklet will be posted on Sabine's website by March 1, 2023. In addition to the tax booklet the Sabine website will also offer two simple calculators for computing the income and expense amounts and the cost depletion. The calculators are currently expected to be updated with the 2022 tax information by February 28, 2023.
The 2021 Annual Report with Form 10-K and the January 1, 2022 Reserve Summary are available on the Sabine website at http://www.sbr-sabine.com/.
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LOS ANGELES — Tom Sizemore is in critical condition after suffering a brain aneurysm, a representative for the actor said Sunday.
Sizemore suffered the aneurysm around 2 a.m. Saturday at his home in Los Angeles. He was hospitalized in intensive care, his manager Charles Lago said. Lago described Sizemore's condition “a wait and see situation.”
Sizemore, 61, has acted in films including “Heat” and “Black Hawk Down.” He is best known for his portrayal of Sgt. Mike Horvath in the World War II movie "Saving Private Ryan."
Sizemore also has had a history of drug abuse and run-ins with law enforcement.
He was convicted of domestic violence in 2003 against his girlfriend, Heidi Fleiss. In 2006, he pleaded no contest to using methamphetamine outside a motel. Sizemore was arrested in Los Angeles in 2009 for suspected battery of a former spouse, and again in 2011 for the same offense.
In 2018, a then 26-year-old actress filed a lawsuit against Sizemore, claiming he abused her as an 11-year-old during production on the film “Born Killers." Sizemore denied it, and the suit was later dismissed.
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The rapper formerly known as Kanye West is offering to buy right-wing friendly social network Parler, shortly after being booted off Twitter and Instagram for antisemitic posts.
The acquisition of Parler would give West, legally known as Ye, control of a social media platform and a new outlet for his opinions with no gatekeeper.
Parlement Technologies, which owns the platform, and Ye said the acquisition should be completed in the fourth quarter, but price details were not disclosed. Parlement Technologies said the agreement includes the use of private cloud services via Parlement’s private cloud and data center infrastructure.
A week ago, Ye was locked out of Twitter and Instagram over antisemitic posts that the social networks said violated their policies. In one post on Twitter, he said he would soon go “death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE,” according to internet archive records, making an apparent reference to the U.S. Defense Readiness Condition scale known as DEFCON.
Ye is no stranger to controversy, once suggesting slavery was a choice and calling the COVID-19 vaccine “the mark of the beast.” Earlier this month, he was criticized for wearing a “White Lives Matter” T-shirt to his collection at Paris fashion week.
“In a world where conservative opinions are considered to be controversial, we have to make sure we have the right to freely express ourselves,” Ye said in a prepared statement.
The acquisition could also breathe new life into Parler, which has struggled amid competition from other conservative-friendly platforms like Truth Social. Parler, which launched in August 2018, didn’t start picking up steam until 2020. But it was kicked offline following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. A month after the attack, Parler announced a relaunch. It returned to Google Play last month.
“This deal will change the world and change the way the world thinks about free speech,” Parlement Technologies CEO George Farmer said in a prepared statement.
In other news, JPMorgan Chase and Ye are ending their business relationship, but the breakup is not a result of the controversy over the hip-hop star’s recent antisemitic comments.
The letter ending Ye’s relationship with JPMorgan was tweeted Wednesday by conservative activist Candace Owens, who has been seen publicly at events with the rapper.
While Owens claimed that JPMorgan did not disclose the reason for severing ties, the letter was sent to Ye Sept. 20, according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to speak about it publicly. The decision was made after Ye publicly said he was going to cut off ties with the bank. JPMorgan is giving him 60 days from the date of the letter to find a new banking relationship.
Ye told Bloomberg News Sept. 12 that he planned on cutting much of his corporate ties, saying “It’s time for me to go it alone.” In that interview, he also criticized JPMorgan for not giving him access to Jamie Dimon, the bank’s CEO and chairman.
While Ye’s hip-hop career has made him a wealthy man, he also controls a popular fashion and shoe line under Yeezy Brands. In that interview with Bloomberg, he said he also planned to cut relationships with his corporate suppliers as well. | https://www.miamitimesonline.com/business/kanye-west-to-buy-parler-social-media-platform/article_e11a7100-4e55-11ed-bdfc-0b48e3879b28.html | 2022-10-19 03:17:38 | 1 | https://www.miamitimesonline.com/business/kanye-west-to-buy-parler-social-media-platform/article_e11a7100-4e55-11ed-bdfc-0b48e3879b28.html |
Authorities have released the names of a man and woman killed in Fairfield during a bizarre string of events that ended with a suspect in jail.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victims as Kernisha Jenay McClinon, 30, and Ray B. Dover Jr., 60.
Cortney Dion Price, 38, is being held in the Jefferson County Jail on a murder charge in McClinon’s death. He has not yet been charged in Dover’s death, but the coroner’s office lists both deaths as companion cases and sheriff’s officials said more charges against Price are expected.
The ordeal began at 5:31 p.m. Saturday at the Budgetel Motel Kelco Place in Fairfield.
Jefferson County sheriff’s Deputy Chief David Agee said deputies were called to the hotel on a report of a shooting.
When they arrived, they found McClinon suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead on the scene at 6:03 p.m.
Witnesses told investigators Price and McClinon were arguing, and the woman was trying to get away from him. That’s when Price shot McClinon , authorities said, and then fled on foot.
Agee said Price later emerged on Seminole Road in Fairfield – about 6:39 p.m. – and carjacked a family at gunpoint.
Just four minutes later – at 6:43 p.m. – Dover was riding a bicycle on Grasselli Road when he was struck by a vehicle that sped away, Agee said. He was pronounced dead on the scene at 7:32 p.m.
Deputies spotted the stolen vehicle near Erie Street in Birmingham. After a brief pursuit, Price wrecked the vehicle and was taken into custody.
He was booked into the county jail at 9:27 p.m. Saturday and remains held without bond. | https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2022/10/man-and-woman-killed-in-bizarre-string-of-fairfield-crimes-identified.html | 2022-10-31 15:51:03 | 1 | https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2022/10/man-and-woman-killed-in-bizarre-string-of-fairfield-crimes-identified.html |
LONDON, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2022, a brand-new crypto phone METAVERTU(https://www.vertu.com/collections/metavertuwas) was born. It claims to be able to easily cast NFTs, which many people are skeptical about. Are web3 phones really as amazing as advertised, are they a short-lived novelty concept or a major advancement in Web3 technology?
1. What exactly is web3 phone?
The new web3 phone is no longer limited to the software level encryption, its most important feature is to have an "encryption core", that is, a secure encryption chip. At present, due to various restrictions, few cell phone manufacturers can achieve this, one of the more complete realization of this ideal is the METAVERTU web3 phone released by VERTU in London in October 2022.
Relying on the security encryption chip, the web3 phone can form an independent encryption system and encryption management cloud system, set up layers of identity authentication barriers, provide security support for the application system, and ensure the confidentiality, authenticity, integrity and non-repudiation of information data.
2. How to create NFT using a web3 phone?
Before jumping into the creation of NFT, let's briefly understand what NFT is. An NFT(Non-fungible Token) is recorded in the blockchain, representing a certain asset, and everyone can see who it belongs to—it can be regarded as a token with value.
The powerful algorithmic features of web3 phones can automate complex processes, leaving the user with only one "click". You can operate a web3 application like a normal smartphone, such as the VERTU web3 phone mentioned above, which has a built-in DAPP, you just need to log in to it, take a photo and save it, then do a "click" action, you can see that your photo has become an NFT. With this shortcut, you can shoot or create NFTs as you like.
Recently, a web3.0 giant claimed that they will release their web3phone next week and the phone can also generate NFTs and mint like METAVERTU from VERTU. So we can find that with a web3 phone even an ordinary people with little knowledge about web3.0 can still create his/her own NFT by the built-in DAPP. What you need to do is jut log in and take a photo. Now, there is only the METAVERTU in the web3 phone industry and maybe the new web3 mobile phone next week. But both of them can not meet all the chains. METAVERTU can only achieve Ethrum pledges and a new web3 mobile may face the same difficulty. But with the development of web3.0 technology, the problem will be solved quickly.
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LIGHT FREEZING RAIN NORTHWEST OF THE FOX VALLEY
Your First Alert Weather Forecast:
Today is a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY for folks NORTHWEST of the Fox Valley. That’s where we’re expecting a bout of light freezing rain through the midday. Up to one-tenth of an inch of ice accumulation will make the roads slippery. Folks in these areas should also be careful walking on parking lots, sidewalks and driveways, as a glaze of ice may develop underneath your feet.
Meanwhile, across eastern Wisconsin, both air and pavement temperatures will be above freezing. That’s where you’ll see periods of rain and wet roads today. Our temperatures will hold steady in the upper 30s with a breezy southeast wind. More scattered showers will continue through tonight.
Your Tuesday will be another wet day with scattered showers. The raindrops may switch to snowflakes late tomorrow as afternoon temperatures slowly fall through the 30s.
We’re also watching Thursday’s weather... Thursday is now a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY. As we first alerted you last week, our next weathermaker will bring us an overdue round of accumulating snow. There’s some uncertainty of the exact details of this storm, as less snow may fall closer to the lakeshore. However, it wouldn’t be surprising if most of the area sees 3-7″ of snow from this winter storm system. Depending on the latest information we receive in the First Alert Weather Center, this snowfall range may go up, or down... Stay tuned!
You can always keep our forecast handy with our free weather app. Look for the WBAY First Alert Weather App in the Apple app store and Google Play (click here on your mobile device).
WIND FORECAST:
TODAY: SE 10-20+ MPH
TUESDAY: W/NW 5-10 MPH
M.L.K. JR. DAY: Cloudy and rainy. Light freezing rain NORTHWEST. A bit breezy. HIGH: 39
TONIGHT: Scattered showers. Wind weakens. Patchy fog late. LOW: 37 (steady)
TUESDAY: Scattered showers, then late flakes. Afternoon temps slowly fall. HIGH: 40 LOW: 30
WEDNESDAY: Continued cloudy. Wet snow at night. HIGH: 35 LOW: 31
THURSDAY: Accumulating snow and wind. A wintry mix lakeside. Slippery travel. HIGH: 34 LOW: 26
FRIDAY: Cloudy and blustery. Flakes FAR NORTH. HIGH: 29 LOW: 19
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy. Less wind. HIGH: 29 LOW: 22
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. A bit milder. HIGH: 31
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Use auto pay to simplify your money management
Review your cash flow before automating
InvestigateTV - Setting up automatic payments for bills could save you money and paying bills easier, but there are a few things you should know before you start.
Kim Palmer, a personal finance expert with NerdWallet, said automating your finances is a good idea because it saves time and eliminates any chance of forgetting a bill and accruing late fees.
However, she suggested an important first step: review your cash flow.
“You want to make sure you have a really solid understanding of the money coming in and the money going out each month before you set up any automation,” Palmer said.
In some cases, you can set the date you want bills withdrawn from your account, which allows you to schedule payments after your paycheck clears.
Palmer said start with bills that are predictable, where the number is reliable and does not fluctuate. She gave examples of condo fees, rent, insurance payments, phone, or cable bills.
Auto-paying bills that can vary widely or seasonally, like utilities or credit card bills, could cause you to overdraw your account, Palmer said. For these types of bills, plan for the variance before committing to automated payments.
Also, Palmer said don’t automate and then just forget about it. She suggested reviewing all the payments coming out of your account every month to make sure nothing has changed and there are no mistakes.
One thing to investigate is whether the business or service your using give discounts or rewards for setting up automatic payments.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a four-year contract with first-round draft pick Ikem Ekwonu.
Ekwonu, the sixth overall pick, agreed to a four-year rookie contract with a team option for a fifth season Tuesday night. Financial terms of the deal were not released, but the offensive tackle from North Carolina State is slotted to receive around $27.6 million overall with a signing bonus in the range of $17.2 million, according to Spotrac.
The deal comes just days before the start of the team's rookie minicamp this weekend.
After being selected by the Panthers, Ekwonu shared his excitement to be playing for his hometown team.
"Being able to play on a team as you grew up being a fan that was really just you know, it's it's really just almost like a movie almost," Ekwonu said after being selected. "It's crazy."
He is projected to become the team's starting left tackle this season, filling a major hole on offense.
Ekwonu was raised in an athletic family. His father was a college standout in Nigeria, his mother was a high school track star and his twin brother, Osita, plays linebacker for Notre Dame.
One of Ekwonu's nicknames is the "Pancake King" because he flattens guys on the field. The team hands out syrup bottles after games for every pancake block.
The Panthers have now agreed to terms with four of team's draft picks. They earlier reached deals with Amaré Barno, Kalon Barnes and Cade Mays.
Panthers agree to 4-year deal with former NC Sate Wolfpack player Ikem Ekwonu
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BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s federal police searched the home of a nephew of former President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday in connection with the Jan. 8 storming of government buildings in the capital by far-right protesters.
Police said Leonardo Rodrigues de Jesus, known by Bolsonaro supporters as Leo Índio, was one of the targets of a series of raids that led to 11 arrests in different states. It was the first time a member of Bolsonaro’s family has been included in the investigations of the uprising in Brasilia, which underlined the political polarization in Brazil.
Police said those under investigation could be tried for crimes against democracy and criminal association.
De Jesus posted his picture near the entrance of the Congress building on social media on the day of the uprising. Later, Bolsonaro’s nephew accused leftists of infiltrating the protest to attack government buildings. Police investigations have found no evidence to back up this claim.
De Jesus has a close relationship to one of Bolsonaro’s sons, Carlos Bolsonaro, a city council member in Rio de Janeiro. The two often appeared together at the presidential palace in Brasilia when the far-right president was in office. Their visits were kept secret by the Bolsonaro administration following opposition criticism.
Carlos Bolsonaro is the head of the former president’s digital operations and a key member of Bolsonaro’s failed reelection bid.
De Jesus was one of Carlos Bolsonaro’s aides in Rio and moved to Brasilia in 2019. He joined a senator’s Cabinet team and later Bolsonaro’s Liberal Party group as an adviser at the Senate. He was later fired after the local media revealed he was a “phantom employee” — someone who did not show up for work but still was paid for the post.
In 2022, he ran as a Federal District councilor but didn’t gather enough votes.
De Jesus has been investigated by Rio de Janeiro’s judicial authorities since 2021, when it was alleged he received money transfers from the Cabinet of one of Bolsonaro’s sons, Flavio, when he was on the city council. Public money was also allegedly used to pay De Jesus’ rent.
The Supreme Court had already requested De Jesus’ preventative arrest in connection with the Jan. 8 attacks, but police said he had not been detained yet. De Jesus can appeal that order, but he declared a lack of funds to pay the costs of his attorneys.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva guaranteed at a meeting with state governors that what happened on Jan. 8 won’t occur again, calling it a coup attempt | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ap-brazil-police-raid-bolsonaro-nephews-home-in-uprising-probe/ | 2023-01-28 22:16:56 | 0 | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ap-brazil-police-raid-bolsonaro-nephews-home-in-uprising-probe/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two men suspected of stealing a food trailer back in November.
The theft happened on Nov. 3 around 5:30 p.m. in the 1900 block of E. William Cannon Drive. That's in South Austin.
APD said the two suspects were traveling in a Dodge Dakota extended cab from between 1991 and 1996. It's the truck they reportedly used to steal the trailer.
Anyone with information is asked to contact APD at 512-974-TIPS. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/crime/apd-searching-two-men-suspected-stealing-food-trailer-november-austin/269-671cf582-181f-4f6b-9adc-1169cd9cbe10 | 2022-12-30 15:04:53 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/crime/apd-searching-two-men-suspected-stealing-food-trailer-november-austin/269-671cf582-181f-4f6b-9adc-1169cd9cbe10 |
Man posed as health inspector to steal from restaurants, police say
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) – Police in Las Vegas are looking for a man who they say posed as a health inspector in order to steal from restaurants last month.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said the man stole from two fast-food restaurants on July 3.
Authorities said that in both cases, the suspect entered the businesses claiming to be a health inspector and convinced the employees to open the safes. After taking money from the safe, the suspect fled the area, Las Vegas police say.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has any information is asked to contact the police department’s Spring Valley Patrol Investigations at 702-828-2639 or by email at SVACPD@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers by phone a702-385-5555 or on online at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.
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Water worries: Lack of fire hydrants delay afternoon fire response
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - An out-of-control fire raged on as Jonesboro firefighters had issues getting water to fight the flames.
The fire broke out at a home on Hawk Cove on Friday evening. Neighbors in the area stood by and hoped for the best.
“The front door, flames were jumping out of it,” said neighbor Sammie Lewis. “So, I ran and got my neighbor to see if there was anything we could do.”
The one thing that was missing: Water.
“The water supply is not as good as it would be here closer to town,” assistant fire chief Marty Hamrick said.
He said water in the area had been an issue for some time.
The nearest fire hydrant to Hawk Cove was several hundred yards away, making it difficult for crews to do their job.
“So it took us a little bit to get that established to get positive water on the fire,” Hamrick said.
Neighbors in the area said this shows how important it is to have even a single fire hydrant in all areas of their neighborhood.
Hamrick added the fire was kind of remote from where their station was, so it caused a delay in firefighters getting there.
The fire is currently under investigation.
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MIAMI, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Solis Health Plans, a Florida Medicare Advantage Plan, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Cabeza, M.S., as Director of Sales and Marketing. Maria joins the Solis team and will be responsible for developing and overseeing all sales and marketing objectives, initiatives, policies, and operations.
"I am pleased to welcome Maria Cabeza to the Solis Health Plans family," said Efrain Duarte, CEO of Solis Health Plans. "Maria brings vast experience as a leader in the healthcare industry and will bring invaluable strategic perspective and healthcare sales and marketing insight to the team."
Maria holds a master's degree in psychology and brings over 10 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Most recently, she served as the Regional Broker Sales Manager of South Florida at Simply Healthcare Plans where she provided sales leadership and direction overseeing Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties.
"I am thrilled to be a part of the Solis Health Plans family. Alongside the current leadership and executive team, there is no doubt that we will be successful in providing the best-in-class healthcare to our members and positioning ourselves competitively in the healthcare market," said Maria Cabeza, M.S. "I look forward to applying my sales leadership experience and working closely with our team and partners as we work towards achieving our goals."
About Solis Health Plans
Miami-based Solis Health Plans is a community-focused Florida Medicare Advantage health plan delivering competitive plans with expanded benefits in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Hillsborough counties. With a goal of providing outstanding member experience and exceptional service to its members, providers, and brokers, Solis Health Plans is committed to becoming the plan of choice for the communities it serves. Solis aims to provide transparent solutions for members and providers while holding its associates to the highest standard of personal and professional accountability.
For more information on Solis Health Plans, please visit www.solishealthplans.com.
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A roundup of the week's most newsworthy technology industry press releases from PR Newswire, including a Microsoft/NVIDIA gaming deal and a tool to verify ChatGPT responses.
NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the business technology industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
- Microsoft and NVIDIA announce expansive new gaming deal
The partnership will bring a blockbuster lineup of Xbox games, including Minecraft, and Activision titles like Call of Duty, to NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming service. - JustAnswer Launches Easy Tool to Immediately Verify ChatGPT-Generated Responses Via a Vetted Human Expert
Once a user submits their GPT answer, JustAnswer analyzes the response and determines how to categorize it. The user will then be connected with a JustAnswer expert in that category who will then review the GPT answer and provide feedback on its accuracy. - Marriott International Joins the Internet Watch Foundation; Deploys Cisco Technology to Combat Online Child Sexual Abuse Material
As part of this initiative with the IWF, Marriott is working with Cisco to implement its security technology to block access to webpages containing child sexual abuse materials on the IWF's blocked URL list. - Bain & Company announces services alliance with OpenAI to help enterprise clients identify and realize the full potential and maximum value of AI
The global partnership combines the power of OpenAI's industry-leading AI technology advancements with Bain's world-renowned capabilities in strategy and digital application delivery; The Coca-Cola Company was announced as the first company to engage with the alliance. - NBA and Cosm Announce Multi-Year Partnership to Bring Live Immersive Games in 8K to New Experiential Venues
Cosm will produce and present select games from NBA League Pass, the league's out-of-market live game streaming service, in immersive 8K on large-scale LED-dome systems at its forthcoming venues. - Cochlear announces audio streaming from Amazon Fire TV devices for hearing implant users
The advancement represents the first time that a smart TV device will stream sound directly to a hearing implant sound processor. - O'Shaughnessy Ventures Awards Its First Two $100,000 Equity-Free Fellowships
Dr. William Zeng will use the grant to pursue open-source quantum computing. Nat and Martha Sharpe will use the grant to study and make documentary films of alternative childhood education schools. - RMS Titanic, Inc., VSFG, and Artifact Labs Partner To Bring The Titanic Into Web3 This creative project will place the legacy of the Titanic in the hands of the global public by preserving assets from the ocean liner as immutable NFTs and by allowing inclusive participation in RMST, which holds the exclusive rights to recover artifacts from the wreck site.
- Mercedes-Benz and Google Join Forces to Create Next-Generation Navigation Experience
Mercedes-Benz plans to build its own branded navigation using new in-car geospatial data and navigation capabilities from Google Maps Platform. - UL Solutions Expands its ESG Advisory and Assurance Practice to Help Companies Navigate Growing Complexities
This new practice will empower companies with a pragmatic, science-driven approach to ESG management and a worldwide network of UL Solutions domain experts to help guide their progress.
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Summer crowds sparking business boom at South Padre Island
The Holiday Inn Resort says they've been fully booked over the past week, and business is expected to continue to grow with the 4th of July holiday weekend approaching.
The summer is the busiest time of the year for the island.
“We’re getting people from all over the world,” Holiday Inn Resort Front Office Manager Julian Peña said. “At the moment, we see people from overseas, from here and from all over the states traveling far and wide to come visit our beautiful island."
The South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau projects an increase in hotel occupancy by the end of the summer.
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Pete Davidson has quickly become the boyfriend of Hollywood.
The Saturday Night Live alum has had his fair share of high-profile relationships over the years, from recent ex Kim Kardashian to former fiancée Ariana Grande to new rumored girlfriend Emily Ratajkowski and more. As for the secret to his dating life success? Besides his much-discussed BDE, SNL's Kenan Thompson said his charm is simply who he is as a person.
"He's a sweet young man," Kenan exclusively told E! News correspondent Carolina Bermudez on the show's Dec. 5 episode. "He's very kind, endearing, loves his mom and sister, and, you know, has hyper adoration for his father. He's just a good-hearted person."
And despite the Meet Cute star's "rough" childhood growing up on the "streets of New York," Kenan said, "Inside, I don't think he's out to harm a piece of cotton. Like, he's just a good kid."
Returning as the host of this year's People's Choice Awards on Dec. 6, Kenan chatted with E! News all about the annual pop culture award ceremony, including which star he's most excited to hang out with during the show.
"Lizzo's the best," the 44-year-old shared. "She's the most fun. She just destroys any room that she walks into, just big energy. But also, big energy from her, but from the people. Everybody's usually excited to see her. We're all kind of applauding her journey."
Lizzo will be honored with this year's The People's Champion Award at the PCAs, along with Ryan Reynolds taking home the 2022 People's Icon Award and Shania Twain receiving this year's Music Icon Award.
"Ryan's a great dude," Kenan told E! News, "and I've never met Shania, but she's a legend."
And when it comes to the show itself, the host said viewers can expect to have "a good time," stating, "We're celebrating the people's choices."
"It's like who they want to be, who they want to see get a trophy," he continued. "There's very hard workers out there in the biz."
Hear more from Kenan—including which SNL alum he would love to see return to the show—in the full clip above.
Tune in to the 2022 People's Choice Awards tonight, Dec. 6, at 9 p.m. on NBC and E!. After the show, relive the night's biggest moments with E! News co-hosts Adrienne Bailon-Houghton and Justin Sylvester at 11 p.m. on E!.
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NEW YORK — Airline travelers are not only facing sticker shock this Memorial Day weekend, the kickoff to the summer travel season. They're also dealing with a pileup of flight cancellations.
More than 1,200 flights were canceled as of 2 p.m EDT Saturday, according to flight tracking website FlightAware. That followed more than 2,300 cancellations on Friday.
Delta Air Lines suffered the most among U.S. airlines, with more than 240 flights, or 9% of its operations, eliminated on Saturday. Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, where Delta is based and has its largest hub, was heavily affected by the travel delays. On Saturday, 5% of the flights there were cancelled, while 7% were delayed.
Delta noted in an email to The Associated Press that Saturday’s cancellations were due to bad weather and “air traffic control actions,” noting it's trying to cancel flights at least 24 hours in advance this Memorial Day weekend.
Delta announced on its website on Thursday that from July 1 to Aug. 7, it would reduce service by about 100 daily departures, primarily in parts of the U.S. and Latin America that Delta frequently serves.
“More than any time in our history, the various factors currently impacting our operation — weather and air traffic control, vendor staffing, increased COVID case rates contributing to higher-than-planned unscheduled absences in some work groups — are resulting in an operation that isn’t consistently up to the standards Delta has set for the industry in recent years,” said Delta's Chief Customer Experience Officer Allison Ausband in a post.
Airlines and tourist destinations are anticipating monster crowds this summer as travel restrictions ease and pandemic fatigue overcomes lingering fear of contracting COVID-19 during travel.
Many forecasters believe the number of travelers will match or even surpass levels in the good-old, pre-pandemic days. However, airlines have thousands fewer employees than they did in 2019, and that has at times contributed to widespread flight cancellations.
People who are only now booking travel for the summer are experiencing the sticker shock.
Domestic airline fares for summer are averaging more than $400 for a round trip, 24% higher than this time in 2019, before the pandemic, and a robust 45% higher than a year ago, according to travel-data firm Hopper.
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By PAUL HODOWANIC
Associated Press
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Scott Piercy shot a 5-under 66 at rain-soaked TPC Twin Cities on Saturday in round that was delayed more than 6 1/2 hours to take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the 3M Open.
The 43-year-old Piercy had a 18-under 195 total. He has four PGA Tour victories.
Emiliano Grillo was second after a 67. Tony Finau and Doug Ghim were tied for third, five strokes back. They each shot 65.
Play was suspended for 6 hours, 38 minutes. Tee times were moved up and the field played off split tees in threesomes, however play was suspended at 10:57 a.m. and didn’t resume until 5:35 p.m.
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Carolyn Bryant Donham, woman whose accusation led to Emmett Till’s lynching, dies
The white woman who accused Black teenager Emmett Till of making improper advances before he was lynched in Mississippi in 1955 has died in hospice care in Louisiana, a coroner’s report shows. Carolyn Bryant Donham was 88.
Donham died Tuesday night in Westlake, La., according to a death report filed Thursday in Calcasieu Parish Coroner’s Office in Louisiana.
Till’s kidnapping and killing became a catalyst for the civil rights movement when his mother insisted on an open-casket funeral in their hometown of Chicago after his brutalized body was pulled from a river in Mississippi. Jet magazine published photos.
Till’s brutal 1955 murder in the Jim Crow South helped spark the civil rights movement. For decades, Hollywood deemed it too volatile to dramatize.
Till traveled from Chicago to visit relatives in Mississippi in August 1955. Donham — then named Carolyn Bryant — accused him of making improper advances on her at a grocery store in the small community of Money.
The Rev. Wheeler Parker, a cousin of Till who was there, has said 14-year-old Till whistled at the woman, an act that flew in the face of Mississippi’s racist social codes of the era.
A Mississippi grand jury declines to indict the white woman whose accusation set off the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago.
Evidence indicated a woman identified Till to her then-husband, Roy Bryant, and his half-brother J.W. Milam, who killed the teenager. An all-white jury acquitted the two white men in the killing, but the men later confessed in an interview with Look magazine.
In an unpublished memoir obtained by the Associated Press in 2022, Donham said she was unaware of what would happen to the 14-year-old Till. Donham was 21 at the time.
The U.S. Justice Department has told relatives of Emmett Till it is ending its investigation into the Black teenager’s lynching in 1955.
The contents of the 99-page manuscript, titled “I Am More Than a Wolf Whistle,” were first reported by the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting. Historian and author Timothy Tyson of Durham, who said he obtained a copy from Donham while interviewing her in 2008, provided a copy to the AP.
Tyson had placed the manuscript in an archive at the University of North Carolina with the agreement that it not be made public for decades, though he said he gave it to the FBI during an investigation the agency concluded last year. He said he decided to make it public now following the recent discovery of an arrest warrant on kidnapping charges that was issued for Donham in 1955 but never served.
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AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Spain coach Luis Enrique said it was a “special day” after his team's 1-1 draw with Germany at the World Cup on Sunday.
But it had nothing to do with soccer.
Luis Enrique said Sunday would have been the 13th birthday of his daughter, Xana Martínez, who died three years ago of a rare form of bone cancer.
“It was a special day for me and my family," Luis Enrique said. “Obviously we don’t have our daughter with us physically anymore, but she is still present every day. We remember her a lot, we laugh and think about how she would act in each situation that we experience.”
Luis Enrique had earlier posted a video on Instagram in which he said that “not only we play against Germany today, but Xanita would have turned 13.” He wished her “a good day" wherever she was right now.
“This is how life works,” he said after the match. “It’s not only about beautiful things and finding happiness, it's about knowing how to manage these moments.”
The 52-year-old Luis Enrique, a former Barcelona player and coach, is participating in his first World Cup as Spain’s manager. He left the national team after finding out about his daughter’s cancer, returning some time later.
Spain will advance to the round of 16 at the World Cup in Qatar if it avoids defeat against Japan in its final group-stage match on Thursday.
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Companies Will Jointly Market AI Solutions Based Upon Remark's Smart Safety Platform (SSP)
LAS VEGAS, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Remark Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARK), a diversified global technology company with leading artificial intelligence ("AI") solutions and digital media properties, today announced that it has been accepted as an Axis Technology Integration Partner. Remark's Smart Safety Platform (SSP), a leading video analytics solution, is now available with the Axis family of network and surveillance cameras with built-in deep learning processing units.
"Axis is a global market leader in surveillance and network cameras. We are pleased to have been accepted as an Axis Technology Integration Partner, recognizing the value added by our AI-powered SSP," noted Kai-Shing Tao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Remark Holdings.
Remark AI's SSP is built on AIoT architecture, enabling edge computing on AI boxes and servers for both on-premises and cloud-deployment solutions. Through the Technology Integration Partner Program, and by leveraging the AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP), Remark AI SSP's advanced deep-learning-based edge video analytic functions will be available directly on Axis Communications' upgraded camera series. Such a solution can complement Remark's current edge-computing capability and provide Axis's and Remark's customers with a better solution which includes camera-based edge AI functions, real-time processing, reduced hardware costs, and reduced storage and bandwidth requirements, thereby leading to greater flexibility and cost efficiency for large-scale deployments.
The Axis Technology Integration Partner Program is designed for partners who already have a commercially-viable application or solution in the market, or one very close to commercial launch, and which provide business and product support to their customers. In addition to extensive technical support to ensure the seamless integration of partner solutions with Axis products, partners in the program benefit from a joint go-to-market strategy, including business and marketing resources and support.
About Axis Communications, Inc.
Axis enables a smarter and safer world by creating solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, Axis offers solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems. They are enhanced by intelligent analytics applications and supported by high-quality training. Axis has around 4,000 dedicated employees in over 50 countries and collaborates with technology and system integration partners worldwide to deliver customer solutions. Axis was founded in 1984, and the headquarters are in Lund, Sweden. For more information about Axis, please visit its website www.axis.com
About Remark Holdings, Inc.
Remark Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARK) delivers an integrated suite of AI solutions that enable businesses and organizations to solve problems, reduce risk and deliver positive outcomes. The company's easy-to-install AI products are being rolled out in a wide range of applications within the retail, public safety and workplace arenas. The company also owns and operates an e-commerce digital media property focused on a luxury beach lifestyle. The company's corporate headquarters and U.S. operations are based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and it also maintains operations in London, England and Shanghai, China. The operations of the variable interest entities that the company consolidates are headquartered in Chengdu, China with additional operations in Hangzhou. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.remarkholdings.com.
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BOSTON and ATLANTA, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inhibikase Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IKT) ("Inhibikase" or "Company"), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing protein kinase inhibitor therapeutics to modify the course of Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's-related disorders and other diseases of the Abelson Tyrosine Kinases, today announced that it will host a virtual R&D Event on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 11:00 am ET.
The virtual event will feature presentations and an interactive Q&A session from the Company's executive leadership team and highlight key clinical updates and upcoming milestones across the Company's neurodegenerative and oncological pipeline. The event will provide an overview of pre-clinical studies that formed the basis for the ongoing Phase 2a '201' trial for the Company's lead candidate, IkT-148009, a potent, selective, brain penetrant c-Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Management will highlight the clinical development strategy for the 201 trial as well as future clinical trials evaluating IkT-148009, including its planned expansion into Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). The Company will round its presentation with the status of IkT-001Pro, a prodrug formulation of imatinib mesylate which is currently being evaluated in a bioequivalence study for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia.
A live webcast of the Company's event will be available on the "News & Events" in the Investors section of the Company's website at www.inhibikase.com. A replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days following the presentation.
About Inhibikase (www.inhibikase.com)
Inhibikase Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IKT) is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for Parkinson's disease and related disorders. Inhibikase's multi-therapeutic pipeline focuses on neurodegeneration and its lead program IkT-148009, an Abelson Tyrosine Kinase (c-Abl) inhibitor, targets the treatment of Parkinson's disease inside and outside the brain as well as other diseases that arise from Ableson Tyrosine Kinases. Its multi-therapeutic pipeline is pursuing Parkinson's-related disorders of the brain and GI tract, orphan indications related to Parkinson's disease such as Multiple System Atrophy, and drug delivery technologies for kinase inhibitors such as IkT-001Pro, a prodrug of the anticancer agent imatinib mesylate that the Company believes will provide a better patient experience with fewer on-dosing side-effects. The Company's RAMP™ medicinal chemistry program has identified a number of follow-on compounds to IkT-148009 to be potentially applied to other cognitive and motor function diseases of the brain. Inhibikase is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with offices in Boston, Massachusetts.
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HAT YAI, Thailand (AP) — A wave of arson and bombing attacks overnight hit Thailand’s southernmost provinces, which for almost two decades have been the scene of an active Muslim separatist insurgency, officials said Wednesday.
At least 17 attacks occurred Tuesday night in Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala provinces, mostly at convenience stores and gas stations, military spokesperson Pramote Promin said. Three civilians were reported injured. There have been no claims of responsibility.
More than 7,300 people have been killed since the insurgency began in 2004 in the three provinces, the only ones with Muslim majorities in Buddhist-dominated Thailand. Attacks have also taken place in neighboring Songkhla province.
Muslim residents have long charged they are treated like second-class citizens in Thailand, and separatist movements have been periodically active for decades. Heavy-handed crackdowns have fueled the discontent.
The attacks are the most high-profile ones since early April, when the Thai government and BRN — Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu Patani, believed to be the biggest of several insurgent groups— agreed to halt violence during the Muslim holy period of Ramadan. In other violence since then, two Thai army ordnance experts on duty were killed by a bomb later that month.
Pramote said the attackers Tuesday night “dressed up as women, using motorcycles and in many cases using petrol bombs, throwing them into the target sites.“
“It is clear that the insurgents remain committed to using violence on people, damaging confidence in the economy, creating uncertainty and undermining the government system,” he said.
Police Capt. Sarayuth Kotchawong said he received a report shortly before midnight that a suspect had entered a convenience store at a gas station in Yala’s Yaha district, placed a black bag inside and warned employees to leave if they “do not want die.” The workers left before the bag exploded 10 minutes later.
The various southern insurgent groups have not issued a consensus demand. They are a shadowy mix of veteran separatists and often loosely led groups of violent young militants. Their goals range from greater autonomy to independence, with little indication they are related to jihadist movements in other Southeast Asian countries, such as Indonesia and the Philippines.
Peace talks have been ongoing for several years under the auspices of the Malaysian government between Thai officials and Mara Patani, an umbrella body representing several insurgent groups. In January 2020, Thai officials held their first formal meeting in years with BRN representatives.
Although BRN is considered the most influential of the separatist groups, local members operate with some autonomy. They generally stage hit-and-run attacks, such as drive-by shootings and ambushes with roadside bombs. They are also known for occasional coordinated attacks when seeking to make a political point with a show of strength.
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Untreated menopause takes a heavy toll on women and the U.S. healthcare system
SEATTLE, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lack of access to quality, specialized medical care for menopause is causing women to suffer needlessly and the U.S. healthcare system to bear the brunt of unnecessary costs. A new study commissioned by Gennev, the nation's leading virtual menopause clinic provider, shows that medical and prescription costs for women ages 45-54 experiencing menopause are 47 percent higher on average than the general population of women in the same age band. The per member per month expense for these women experiencing menopause averaged $1,243, compared to $848 for the total population.
According to a study commissioned by Gennev and conducted by Milliman, one of the world's largest independent actuarial and consulting firms, women ages 45-54 exhibiting symptoms of menopause have a 41 percent higher utilization of professional medical services and twice the behavioral health costs than the general population of women in the same age band.
Anxiety, a widely reported prevalent symptom of menopause, can be effectively alleviated by treating the root cause of menopause itself. "The cost of overlooking menopause goes far beyond financial implications. It exacts a heavy toll on women's overall well-being—physically, emotionally, and financially," said Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su, Chief Medical Officer at Gennev. "But there's a massive knowledge gap. Our study estimates 80 percent of women between the ages of 45 and 54 could be experiencing menopause symptoms at a given time, yet, based on diagnosis and treatment coded in claims data, only 21 percent seek treatment. This discrepancy underscores the importance of not only recognizing the need for comprehensive menopause care and prioritizing coverage, but the critical need to raise awareness about menopause care. We can empower women to navigate this transformative stage with grace and ensure they receive the support and care they rightfully deserve."
The study also highlights how women in the study group using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have 11 percent lower overall healthcare costs compared to women using other menopause therapies. Furthermore, Gennev believes that treating menopause can yield far-reaching advantages that extend beyond financial savings. Specifically, women in the study group who use HRT during menopause show 14 percent lower health costs associated with substance abuse disorders as compared to general medical utilizers. Additionally, women aged 55-59 using HRT incur lower healthcare expenses across all medical categories when compared to women aged 45-54 on HRT, with the exception of pharmacy-related costs.
Regardless of chosen treatment path, Gennev knows the impact seeing a medical professional who is trained in menopause can have to a woman going through it. However, quality menopause care isn't easy to find. According to a John Hopkins-led survey, only one in five OB/GYNs take the menopause seminar in medical school. That number is likely even less for primary care doctors. Gennev providers have already helped thousands of U.S. women improve their quality of life by prescribing personalized, evidence-based treatment plans and delivering the virtual support needed for those plans to succeed. Integrated treatment plans may include prescription medication, nutrition, fitness, sleep, mindfulness, and behavioral health therapies. Gennev's team of OB-GYNs and Registered Dietitian Nutritionists serve patients nationwide, and 89 percent of patients report some symptom relief after their first visit.
To read the full study, visit Gennev's resource hub.
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Gennev commissioned Milliman, among the world's largest independent actuarial and consulting firms, to conduct an analysis to quantify the medical and pharmacy costs and utilization of women aged 45 to 54 with employer-sponsored health insurance in the U.S. who have been diagnosed or are being treated for menopause or perimenopause. The report identifies the healthcare economic profiles of women in menopause who have used specific types of therapy, including HRT, non-hormonal therapy, or no therapy at all for menopause diagnosis.
ABOUT GENNEV
Gennev, a Unified Women's Healthcare affiliate, offers a digital health platform that provides patients with personalized and comprehensive access and treatment for menopause relief through its network of OB-GYNs, Registered Dietitians and Health Coaches in all 50 states. Gennev's network of experts create personalized care plans for patients, including prescription medication, lifestyle changes in nutrition, fitness, sleep and mindfulness, and natural supplements proven to relieve menopause symptoms.
Thousands of women have completed the Gennev Menopause Assessment to receive recommended treatments, products, education and community support for their menopause symptoms. Over 1 million women annually access Gennev's education and community resources at gennev.com.
Unified is accelerating meaningful change in women's healthcare by building healthy, innovative and mission-driven businesses. Together, we anticipate the greatest opportunities to meet the comprehensive needs of women across the entirety of their health journey.
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Officials: 3 suspects plead guilty in death of 22-year-old found in abandoned home
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - Three out of six suspects accused in the kidnapping, torture and murder of a 22-year-old woman in November of last year have pleaded guilty.
The body of Alishah Pointer was found in the basement of a burned-out abandoned home in East Cleveland on Nov. 9, 2021.
On Tuesday, WOIO reported Nathaniel Poke Jr. pleaded guilty to the charges of involuntary manslaughter, kidnapping and conspiracy.
Last month, two other suspects, 18-year-old Destiny Henderson and 31-year-old Portria Williams, also pleaded guilty. All three have agreed to testify against the other suspects, which include Hakeem Ali Shomo, Brittany Smith and Anthony Bryant, according to WOIO.
Court documents state that suspects Henderson, Williams, Poke Jr. and Shomo drove to a home in East Cleveland and forced two women to get into their car at gunpoint.
Officials said the suspects had the female victims take them to Pointer’s location, where they then lured the 22-year-old into the vehicle.
After they released the first two kidnapping victims, the suspects drove Pointer to Williams’s home and kept her there into the next day, authorities said.
While Pointer was held there, Poke left the home and two other suspects identified as Smith and Bryant arrived, documents said.
Officials said Shomo, Smith and Bryant assaulted Pointer to get information from her related to the death of one of their friends.
Shortly after, Shomo left the home and Henderson, Smith, Williams and Bryant forced Pointer into their car and took her to the abandoned home.
When they got her inside the house, Williams and Bryant fired several shots at Pointer, according to court documents.
Authorities said her body was later found in the abandoned home.
Poke is scheduled to be sentenced on March 27, 2023, with Henderson and Williams on Feb. 6, 2023.
Shomo, Smith and Bryant are being held at the Cuyahoga County Jail while awaiting their trial.
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Democrats say the leaked Supreme Court draft decision may erode more than abortion access. The leak also ups the attention on midterms. Moscow agrees to open a humanitarian corridor for civilians.
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Democrats say the leaked Supreme Court draft decision may erode more than abortion access. The leak also ups the attention on midterms. Moscow agrees to open a humanitarian corridor for civilians.
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Dr. Joseph Allen to discuss how resilient buildings can help protect indoor air quality
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From wildfires and air pollution to ongoing extreme heat, factors associated with climate change can have a significant impact on indoor environments. Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is pleased to offer a free webinar featuring Dr. Joseph Allen, Associate Professor and Director of the Healthy Buildings program at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, highlighting how resilient buildings can protect indoor air quality (IAQ) and minimize health impacts caused by climate-related events.
Carrier invites industry professionals, including building owners, operators, contractors, managers and engineers, to register for the July 26, 10:30 a.m. ET global webinar here. The webinar will provide the latest scientific research on how best to protect IAQ in buildings, and will include actionable insights to help participants create healthy indoor environments. Continuing education credits are available.
Dr. Allen will discuss the science behind these external factors and their effects on human health and cognitive function. Carrier speakers include Greg Alcorn, Vice President, Healthy Buildings, and Brian Monk, Professional Engineer and ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer. Carrier presentations will cover how Carrier HVAC equipment, digital solutions and services can help improve outcomes and create greater resiliency in buildings moving forward. Carrier's Healthy Buildings program offers a suite of solutions to help improve IAQ.
"With record heat and wildfire smoke impacting millions, it's more important than ever to protect indoor environments," Alcorn said. "Carrier provides an expanded suite of advanced solutions to help achieve healthier, safer and more efficient indoor environments."
If you are interested in the session but unable to join the live presentation, a link to the recording will be available to those who register for the event. Click here to register.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Curious about Russian cuisine, but don't know where to start? Birch & Rye in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood serves modern Russian dishes California style.
"Sometimes you go to a restaurant, maybe you go to a Michelin star restaurant...the food kind of tastes the same," expressed Stephen Simmons, the Chef de Cuisine of Birch & Rye. "Here we pretty much try to touch all the senses, so a little bit of sweetness, a little bit of sour."
The unique sensory experience manifests in carefully curated tasting menus, including a 5-course Chef's menu and a unique 5-course vegan menu. Plus, the restaurant offers the best, responsibly sourced, malossol style caviar.
Birch & Rye is also a 2023 James Beard Awards Semifinalist for Best New Restaurant.
"To have that support from James Beard and understanding of what we're doing and how important it is in this dialogue, instead of erasing anything Russian they said, 'no, let's really look at what this restaurant is doing,'" said Anya El-Wattar, the Chef/Owner of Birch & Rye.
"It was so important for me to create a culture that is the most whole I could imagine, a culture of safety, a culture of kindness," El-Wattar added. "This is as much imagination as I can bring into this, and I'm going to make this a prototype of what's possible to give hope and also pave the way for the Russian food culture to survive."
The restaurant's intention is to share food and stories rooted in peace that transcend borders. The restaurant continues to support the people of Ukraine. In 2022, the restaurant raised $108,000 for World Central Kitchen and their aid in and around Ukraine.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland is working with one of the warmest Septembers on record and we will keep it going Monday afternoon as temperatures once again push the upper 80s.
High pressure keeps conditions warm, dry and clear in the Willamette Valley. We only will have a few hours in the upper 80s before those temperatures cool down as the daylight wraps up earlier than peak summer months.
There will be some areas of patchy fog for the Oregon coast Monday morning. That will likely be more of a central Oregon coast pest. Daytime highs around 70 degrees coming out of Tillamook. We have a few dry days even for the coast to start the week.
Right now we have just about perfect outdoor weather for hikes and sporting events. You can grab a hike up near Trillium Lake with temperatures in the 70s!
A stronger marine influence will arrive on Tuesday, providing cooler air for the Oregon coast. There will also be a line of clouds for the coast on Tuesday. That marine layer will move in for the Willamette Valley on Wednesday.
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Both the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers will be playing the second game of back-to-back situations when they meet in Indiana on Saturday night. The Pistons are coming off a road loss with the New York Knicks on Friday, while the Pacers are making a quick turnaround after losing to the San Antonio Spurs on their home floor. This will be Indiana’s third contest of a three-game homestand to begin the season before it embarks on a five-game road trip.
Let’s take a look at the odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook and dive into our expert’s predictions.
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Indiana is a +1.5 underdog on Saturday night, making Detroit a -1.5 favorite with both sides priced at -110 odds. An $11 wager on the Pacers returns a profit of $10 if they either win outright or lose by exactly one point. If you bet $11 on the Pistons -1.5, you get $10 of winnings if they win by at least two points.
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Pistons vs. Pacers prediction featuring Indiana on the money line (+100 at FanDuel Sportsbook)
Back-to-back games aren’t easy for any NBA team, but the situation will likely be a more difficult one for the Pistons. They played at New York on Friday and are now in the middle of a three-game road trip. Moreover, three players are out – C Marvin Bagley III, SG Alec Burks and PF Isaiah Livers.
The Pacers are wrapping up a stretch of three games inside the friendly confines of Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana, so there is no travel involved. Indiana should be a bit more rested and certainly motivated to give its home crowd a victory before setting off on a five-game road trip.
Indiana C Myles Turner is sidelined, but the Pacers still have a fair amount of firepower in the likes of PG Tyrese Haliburton, SF Buddy Hield and SG Bennedict Mathurin. Haliburton went for 26 points, Hield added 16 and Mathurin finished with 19 points, seven rebounds and two steals during Wednesday’s loss to the Washington Wizards. Mathurin, a star at Arizona, was the #6 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
This should be a fun matchup between two young teams, but our experts are backing Indiana and they suggest doing so with the +100 money line value instead of taking the small +1.5 point spread.
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Marvin Bagley injury news
Bagley was the #2 overall pick of the Sacramento Kings in the 2018 NBA Draft, behind only Deandre Ayton and ahead of current stars such as Luka Doncic (third) and Trae Young (fifth). In four years as a professional, Bagley has been unable to live up to his draft status in part due to injuries. The former Duke standout has logged more than 48 games in a season only once, and in two seasons he has failed to play more than 30 games.
Bagley, who averaged 14.6 points per game in 18 games (eight starts) with Detroit during the 2021-22 campaign, is once again dealing with an injury. The power forward sprained his right MCL in a preseason game and is expected to miss the first three weeks of the regular season. That means Bagley is out for Saturday’s contest and Bojan Bogdanovic can be expected to start in his place for the Pistons.
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In phishing tests conducted on business emails, more than half of the subject lines clicked imitated Human Resources communications.
TAMPA BAY, Fla., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, has released the most frequently clicked phishing methods, including the top email subjects clicked on in phishing tests. Half of those that were clicked on had subject lines related to Human Resources, including vacation policy updates, dress code changes, and upcoming performance reviews. The other top category was IT requests, including password verifications needed immediately. Test results are available on KnowBe4's website.
By now most people know that if they receive a text message confirming an $1800 order they never placed, or telling them they've just won a new grill, they shouldn't click on it. But what if it's from their HR Department about an upcoming performance review? Or, what if the attachment is a draft of a Strategic Plan that mentions their name?
Business phishing emails are particularly effective because, left unanswered, they could potentially affect the user's daily work, enticing employees to react quickly before thinking logically about the email's legitimacy. The email source may be hidden by a spoofed domain, making it even easier to miss, and may even have the company name and logo (sometimes even the employee's name) in the email body. Most include a phishing hyperlink in the email or a supposed PDF attachment.
"We already know that more than 80% of company data breaches globally come from human error," said Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4's CEO. "New-school security awareness training your staff is one of the least costly and most effective methods to thwart social engineering attacks. Training gives employees the ability to rapidly recognize a suspicious email, even if it appears to come from an internal source, causing them to pause before clicking. That moment where they stop and question the email is a critical and often overlooked element of security culture that could significantly reduce your risk surface."
To download a copy of the KnowBe4 Phishing Infographic, visit KnowBe4.
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KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by more than 50,000 organizations around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security. Kevin Mitnick, an internationally recognized cybersecurity specialist and KnowBe4's Chief Hacking Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics. Tens of thousands of organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as their last line of defense.
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SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KSNW) — A roof fire at the Tyson Foods plant in South Hutchinson on Friday prompted a response by multiple fire departments.
A news release from the South Hutchinson Fire Department (SHFD) said at 6:53 p.m. on Friday, SHFD units were called to a roof fire. Upon arrival, units found flames and smoke coming from the roof of a large commercial building.
Crews began an aggressive attack, having to pull back multiple layers of roofing to get ahead of and stop the spread of the fire.
Due to high winds, SHFD requested assistance from the Hutchinson Fire Department, Reno County District 8, and Reno County District 3.
With a joint effort, crews contained and extinguished the fire. There were no reported injuries.
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Tom Weiskopf’s golf skill went far beyond his 16 victories on the PGA Tour and his lone major at Troon in the British Open. He was always candid, often outspoken and unfailingly accurate in the television booth. He found even greater success designing golf courses.
Weiskopf died Saturday at his home in Big Sky, Montana, at the age of 79, his wife said. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2020.
Laurie Weiskopf said Tom was working last week at The Club at Spanish Peaks and attended a legacy luncheon at the signature club where he was designing “The Legacy: Tom’s Ten,” a collection of his 10 favorite par 3s.
“He worked to the end. It was amazing,” she said. “He had a big life.”
The son of a railroad worker in Ohio, Weiskopf once said he fell in love with the game before he even began to play. His father took him to the 1957 U.S. Open at Inverness and he was mesmerized watching Sam Snead make such pure contact.
“You had dinner with Tom and loved every minute of it,” Andy North said Sunday. “The sad thing that gets lost is how good he was. Every time he hit a shot, it was beautiful.”
Pure contact was his hallmark at Ohio State and then his career on tour. At 6-foot-3 — tall for golf in that era — Weiskopf had a swing that was powerful and rhythmic, natural and athletic. His best year was in 1973, when he won seven times around the world, including the claret jug and the World Series of Golf at Firestone before it was an official tour event.
He was known equally for the majors he didn’t win and the competition he faced — particularly Jack Nicklaus, the star from Ohio who preceded him by a few years on tour and cast an enormous shadow over Weiskopf for his entire career.
Weiskopf had four runner-up finishes in the Masters, the most of any player without having won the green jacket. Most memorable was in 1975, when Weiskopf and Johnny Miller stood on the 16th tee as they watched Nicklaus hole a 40-foot birdie putt up the slope that carried him to another victory.
He was famous for saying of Nicklaus: “Jack knew he was going to beat you. You knew Jack was going to beat you. And Jack knew you knew he was going to beat you.”
More telling was his interview with Golf Digest in 2008 when Weiskopf said: “Going head to head against Jack Nicklaus in a major was like trying to drain the Pacific Ocean with a teacup. You stand on the first tee knowing that your very best golf might not be good enough.”
Weiskopf was plenty good in so many areas, and yet he often said he didn’t make the most out of his talent. He attributed much of that to drinking, which he once said ruined his golf career. He gave up alcohol in 2000 and considered that one of his great victories.
Nicklaus once said of him, “Tom Weiskopf had as much talent as any player I’ve ever seen play the tour.”
He also said he was never passionate enough about golf. His love was the outdoors, particularly hunting and fishing. Weiskopf once skipped the 1977 Ryder Cup so he could go sheep hunting.
His free spirit and unfiltered thoughts were a big part of his personality. His temper led to nicknames like the “Towering Inferno” and “Terrible Tom.” So much of it was traced to his high standards when it came to golf.
“I could not accept failure when it was my fault,” he said after winning the U.S. Senior Open in 1995 at Congressional. “It just used to tear me up.”
Weiskopf’s last PGA Tour victory was the 1982 Western Open. His last full year on the PGA Tour was a year later. He played on the PGA Tour Champions, and perhaps it was only fitting his lone major was the Senior Open by four shots over Nicklaus.
His commentary on TV for CBS at the Masters and for ABC/ESPN was all about candor.
He was working the 1986 Masters when Nicklaus was charging his way to victory at age 46. Nicklaus was on the 16th tee when CBS host Jim Nantz brought in Weiskopf and asked, “What is going through Jack’s mind right now?”
“If I knew the way he thought, I would have won this championship,” Weiskopf replied with a laugh.
Weiskopf partnered with golf course architect Jay Moorish and their first collaboration was Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, which Golf Digest rated as the best new course of 1986. He did 25 courses with Moorish and then worked with Phil Smith.
Among 80 courses Weiskopf designed were Loch Lomond in Scotland and in 2016 a renovation of the North Course at Torrey Pines that fit his standard — challenging at the highest level, enjoyable for all.
A standard of his design is the drivable par 4. The inspiration came from playing the Old Course at St. Andrews, where he could drive four of the par 4s, depending on the wind.
Weiskopf summed up his contributions to golf last summer to Golf Digest.
“Golf, to me, was always such a great challenge of the mind, and there were times I wish I had handled that challenge a little better,” he said. “But I love the game. I love talking about it and thinking about it and to me it is endlessly fascinating.”
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Last week, Indiana received more than $136 million from tobacco product manufacturers under the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement signed in 1998. Tobacco manufacturers will continue to pay annually as long as they continue to sell cigarettes here.
“The harmful effects of tobacco take the lives of thousands of Hoosiers every year,” Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said in a news release. “My office is working hard to ensure our kids live a long and healthy life and they avoid the dangerous path of smoking.”
We’re happy he’s able to sign the check. He’s signed $433 million worth of master settlement checks. However, data shows tobacco consumption for Hoosier adults and teenagers remains excessive compared to national rates. And our state legislature couldn’t muster the gumption to raise cigarette taxes to spend more money to help end the problem we know will continue to take the lives of Hoosiers.
“We are extremely disappointed that our state legislature once again failed to act to address Indiana’s high tobacco use,” Tobacco Free Allen County’s Executive Director Nancy Cripe told The Journal Gazette Monday. “With the ninth-worst smoking rate in the nation, it is well past time to raise the tax on cigarettes and increase our investment in tobacco prevention and cessation programs.”
Last year, the state spent $7.5 million on tobacco control programs, far below the recommendation of $73.5 million by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Meanwhile, the tobacco industry shelled out $308 million in marketing to Hoosiers.
Sad, yes, but Indiana pays more by percentage to tobacco control than neighboring Michigan, Illinois and Kentucky – all of which contribute less than 10% of the CDC’s recommendations on programming. Maine and Oregon are the only two states meeting the CDC’s standards.
Cripe said 4.2% of Hoosier high schoolers smoke, more than twice the reported national rate of 1.9%. And when you look at vaping, the percentage of Hoosier youth using jumps to 19% versus 14% nationally, Cripe said.
Adults aren’t helping, at least in exhibiting healthy behavior. In Allen County, around 20% of adults smoke, six-tenths higher than the state rate and 9% higher than the national rate.
Smoking contributes to 11,100 Hoosier deaths per year, reports the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Additionally, an estimated 700 nonsmokers die per year from secondhand smoke exposure. In Allen County, 630 deaths annually are attributed to smoking, and an additional 101 deaths are due to secondhand smoke.
Indiana’s Medicaid costs caused by smoking are $634 million, with an additional $7.5 billion in lost productivity.
While Rokita is taking a victory lap for the settlement check, his party failed to use its supermajority status in the state legislature to increase the cigarette tax this session. That could have generated millions more to fund public health efforts in our state – which woefully trails most of the rest of the country – and would have encouraged more young people never to start smoking, as well as providing additional funds that could have been used for cessation efforts.
As a state, we aren’t coming close to living up to Rokita’s promise of helping kids avoid the dangers of tobacco use. | https://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/plan-to-raise-cigarette-tax-goes-up-in-smoke/article_22dbbc98-e852-11ed-8a78-5388282db202.html | 2023-05-02 05:18:03 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/plan-to-raise-cigarette-tax-goes-up-in-smoke/article_22dbbc98-e852-11ed-8a78-5388282db202.html |
CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were mixed Thursday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Dec. rose 10 cents at $8.5025 a bushel; Dec. corn was off 3.75 cents at $6.8425 a bushel; Dec. oats was up 9 cents at $3.6050 a bushel; while Nov. soybeans fell 6.25 cents at 13.8875 a bushel.
Beef was mixed and pork was lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Oct. live cattle was up .03 cent at $1.5140 a pound; Oct. feeder cattle was off .77 cent at $1.7580 a pound; Oct. lean hogs fell 2.55 cents at $.8605 a pound. | https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Grains-mixed-Livestock-mixed-17538635.php | 2022-10-27 16:33:31 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Grains-mixed-Livestock-mixed-17538635.php |
Man who created "Bring White Castle to Florida" Facebook page, woman who chose a house based on its proximity to a White Castle, and man who requested White Castle-themed engagement photos are among this year's inductees
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- What sets a world-class Craver apart from all the other people who love White Castle? Eleven extraordinary devotees of the family-owned fast-food hamburger chain and consumer packaged goods business showed the world on May 16 with their induction into White Castle's Cravers Hall of Fame, established in 2001 to honor Cravers who truly stand out.
Each year, White Castle inducts a new Cravers Hall of Fame class. Honorees receive free travel to White Castle's home office in Columbus as well as complimentary meals and accommodations. They also attend a reception in their honor. Each takes home a plaque commemorating the distinction, and White Castle fans everywhere will get to know them via their personal stories featured on the iconic Slider boxes, which will roll out later this year.
"Cravers Hall of Fame day is a magical day for us here at White Castle," said Jamie Richardson, vice president at White Castle. "We love to see the group grow, and every year our 10,000 team members are nourished and humbled by the amazing stories our inductees share. We hear something new every time, and it means so much to know how people connect with our family business through some of the most memorable moments in their lives."
White Castle Cravers number in the millions, and Hall of Fame inductees are the most devoted citizens of Craver Nation. Scores of people each year submit their stories in the hope of joining the exclusive group. Many of the tales are funny, some are poignant, and some are surprising, but all are personal and heartfelt. Each paints a different picture of the ways people make memories and connect over White Castle.
More than a few say they owe their very existence to a first date over Sliders by their parents or grandparents. Some are loyal to a single Castle restaurant for life. Others travel the country to enjoy The Original Slider® in as many locations as possible.
For one of this year's winners, who grew up in a Chinese-American family in the 1960s, White Castle was the first taste of traditional American food. It became a favorite late-night treat when his dad would bring home Sliders, clam strips, and other Castle menu items after a long day serving customers in the family's Chinese restaurant.
Having never lived near a White Castle restaurant, two brothers who were inducted together this year developed their lifelong Crave by enjoying Sliders bought in grocery stores. For many years, retail Sliders sustained the brothers and their friends during sleepovers, video game marathons and college weekends.
With this year's additions, the Cravers Hall of Fame has grown to 283 devoted White Castle fans. Nominations are open for the Class of 2023, to be honored next year. The form is on White Castle's website.
The Cravers Hall of Fame Class of 2022 includes the following 11 members:
- Roger Bow, Bayside, New York
Roger's lifelong White Castle love affair began on summer nights in the 1960s when he and his sisters were allowed to wait up for their dad, who owned a Chinese restaurant, to come home after closing bearing bags of onion rings, clam strips and other White Castle treats. In his multigenerational household, White Castle was just about the only American-food exception from the traditional Chinese dishes prepared by his mother (a fan of the steamed bun on the White Castle Deep Sea Sandwich) and grandmother. The Craving continued in college, when the White Castle across the street from his Bronx campus kept him and his friends going through study marathons and recreation time alike. His own children grew up on White Castle after scout meetings and ballgames and for a Friday night treat. Though his favorite location is the Bayside restaurant, in continuous operation since 1932, his adult kids recently joined him for a short pilgrimage to the Castle near the site of his dad's old business where the Craving began. - Deborah Doemland, Etters, Pennsylvania
Deborah celebrates her large and loving family with special holidays she created for everyone to enjoy their shared heritage. March 13, for example, is "Nanny Foose Day," when everyone enjoys frozen strawberry treats in honor of the great-grandmother who loved strawberry ice cream. The best holiday, though, is August 31. That's "Slider Day," marking the date when Deborah's maternal grandparents Henry and Gwen Kreutz had their first date and fell in love over sliders and coffee. She and her husband drive two hours to Allentown to pick up Crave Cases for the whole family. - Chris Henry, Forest Lake, Minnesota
Chris still remembers the first time her mother took her to what appeared to be "the oddest-looking castle-like house" and ordered an astounding 30 burgers for two adults and a few kids. She has White Castle memories through each stage of her life, from counting on "Whites" as a delicious dinner she could afford as a young adult first out on her own to enjoying White Castle Sliders when her corporate career progressed. She would even introduce associates visiting from elsewhere to their first taste of White Castle. When it came time to choose a home with her husband, "location, location, location" for her came down to the town that had a White Castle restaurant — a fact she never revealed to her husband before writing her Cravers Hall of Fame essay. Now, she stops by that restaurant on her way to deliver Sliders and such to her parents, who live an hour away. She already is planning for a future when she no longer drives and it will be her children's and grandchildren's job to bring her the treats a true Craver needs. - Jeff Sedlitz, St. Johns, Florida
Before being chosen for this year's class, Jeff had only three things on his bucket list. As a Hall of Fame honoree, he's now down to two. He's a man who "grew up on White Castle" and raised his own children likewise. He's eaten White Castles in seven states, which included being present at the opening of the first Las Vegas location and being among hundreds who waited in line for hours to be part of the opening of the first Orlando location. He's a lesson in persistence; although he wasn't chosen on an earlier bid to join the Cravers Hall of Fame, he nonetheless proudly displays in his "man cave" the pin and card he received then. Now, those mementos of a near miss will share space with an official Hall of Fame plaque. He's also respectful of the limits a Craver must face; although his wedding featured a car festooned with Slider boxes rather than tin cans, his wife later drew the line at stopping for White Castle while on the way to the hospital for the birth of their first child. Says Jeff, "I think that's the only time I lost a food argument." - Harry Blackledge, Dade City, Florida
Harry Blackledge, who says his White Castle cravings began before he was born (mom was a fan), has the distinction of having led a drive to bring White Castle to the previously Slider-deprived state of Florida. After he moved there from Indiana and no longer could visit the White Castle drive-thru whenever he felt like it, he started a "Bring White Castle to Florida" Facebook page. A few years and 11,000 followers later, his efforts paid off with the opening of the Orlando location. Harry was the one who wielded the giant ribbon-cutting scissors. He's not done spreading the Crave; these days you can find him under the hashtag #BringWhiteCastleToTampa. - Shalmah Prince, Cincinnati, Ohio
For Shalmah, White Castle was the glue that cemented her relationship with a friend and mentor. The friend conducted lots of business meetings at White Castle. It was after one such session, when the friend advised Shalmah on creating a business plan, that Shalmah, a professional portrait artist, snapped a photo of the friend taking a selfie with an iconic White Castle stained-glass window displaying the word hamburger in the background. The friend passed away recently, and Shalmah has created an oil painting based on the photo, which now hangs in the Montgomery Road Castle in Norwood, Ohio. She hopes to see a copy of it displayed in the Newport, Kentucky, Castle, too. In the meantime, she enjoys after-church visits to the Newport White Castle with her husband and looks forward to basking in the recognition of joining the Cravers Hall of Fame. - Jesse & Sam Mattson, Essex, Vermont
Brothers Jesse and Sam and their dad built a strong Crave tradition entirely without the benefit of visiting a White Castle restaurant. They were sustained in childhood by microwaveable Sliders purchased at the grocery store, enjoyed with friends during all-night sleepovers and video game marathons. In college, they turned their hockey team on to Sliders and introduced White Castle Weekends, during which no other foods were consumed. They first visited a White Castle location only two years ago, while visiting another brother in the Air Force in Las Vegas. Jesse described the experience as "magical." These days, they make "trick shot" videos together with White Castle burgers in the scene and look forward to their next in-person visit. - Levi Hunt, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Throughout Levi's childhood, White Castle was mostly restricted to a twice-a-year treat when visiting family in Chicago, but that didn't limit his love for the food and the brand. As a hobbyist photographer, he has created photoshoots involving White Castle that caught the company's attention on social media. He found a life partner who supported his Craving enough to OK a White Castle-themed engagement photo shoot and a portrait of their new baby in a Crave Case. In 2018, a major health challenge — a heart attack coupled with a diagnosis of leukemia — deepened his connection. Just as Levi needed to change his diet to be lighter, White Castle introduced the plant-based Impossible Slider. For Levi, "It was like the universe gave me a win!" That sense was amplified on a family visit to Chicago, when an impromptu family photo shoot in the White Castle attracted the attention of the restaurant manager, who greeted the family and gave Levi White Castle merchandise including a shirt emblazoned with one word: FAMILY. Now, with Levi in remission and undergoing his second round of treatment for cancer, one additional sign from the White Castle universe reassures him. The company's partnership with Puma, his favorite shoe company, produced White Castle-themed shoes and skateboards, convincing the self-described 43-year-old skateboard kid that he is "not going anywhere!" - Pete Aprahamian, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Colleen Ellwood nominated Pete, a fellow volunteer firefighter at the Liberty Corner Fire Company in Liberty Corner, New Jersey, for the Cravers Hall of Fame, saying his energetic charm and powerful Crave make him an extremely effective White Castle ambassador. She related that his White Castle relationship started as a child, when he and a brother were given quarters for Sliders and allowed to walk to the White Castle across the street from their grandmother's house in Jackson Heights, New York, (while his parents watched from the window). Like many, he took the Craving to college, where in lieu of local restaurants he stocked the fraternity-house freezer with packaged Sliders and took suitcases of Sliders to Giants games. He has impressed family members with Slider-based stuffing on Thanksgiving and turned the firehouse into a bastion of Crave by making Crave Cases the staple of their company meetings. His 50th birthday was marked by a surprise party organized by his dad, featuring, what else, but a full White Castle menu, enjoyed at the firehouse with friends and a basket of White Castle-themed merchandise from the local restaurant. - Erin Vermuellen, Detroit, Michigan
Erin, an anchor and radio personality in Detroit, has been a good friend to White Castle, covering some of the burger chain's most important stories. Her interest in White Castle isn't just professional, however. She has personal reasons for loving the iconic brand. It has provided her with many memorable experiences involving late nights with good friends. After a night of fun just about anywhere in town, White Castle always sounds good — and a restaurant is always nearby. Such fun sometimes presents challenges, such as when a bit of over-ordering left a Crave Case full of delicious leftovers, but Erin and her friends were on motorcycles, leaving no easy way to carry the Crave. Happily, Erin made it home with the Sliders intact and enjoyed the best possible post-night-out breakfast.
About White Castle®
White Castle, America's first fast-food hamburger chain, has been making hot and tasty Sliders since 1921. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the family-owned business owns and operates more than 350 restaurants as well as a retail division providing its famous fare in freezer aisles of retail stores nationwide. As part of its commitment to offering the highest quality products, White Castle owns and operates its own Slider Provider meat plants, bakeries and frozen-Slider retail plants. White Castle has earned numerous accolades over the years including Time magazine's "Most Influential Burger of All Time" (2014, The Original Slider®) and Thrillist's "Best Plant-Based Fast-Food Burger" (2019, Impossible™ Slider). In 2021, Fast Company named the fast-food pioneer one of the "10 Most Innovative Dining Companies." White Castle, which earned the Great Place to Work® Certification™ in 2021 and 2022, is known for the legendary engagement of its team members, more than 1 in 4 of whom have worked for the business for at least 10 years. White Castle is beloved by its passionate fans ("Cravers"), many of whom compete each year for entry into the Cravers Hall of Fame. The official White Castle app makes it easy for Cravers to sign up for the Craver Nation® loyalty program, access sweet deals and place pickup orders at any time. They can also have their orders delivered using one of White Castle's delivery partners. For more information on White Castle, visit whitecastle.com.
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First gene therapy for deadly form of muscular dystrophy gets FDA approval for young kids
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first gene therapy for a deadly form of muscular dystrophy received preliminary U.S. approval on Thursday despite concerns from some government scientists about the treatment’s ability to help boys with the inherited disease.
The Food and Drug Administration approval provides a new option for some patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare muscle-wasting disease that causes weakness, loss of mobility and early death. It almost always affects males.
The FDA gave the OK only for children ages 4 and 5, based on study results showing the therapy helped produce a protein needed for muscle growth, which is missing in boys with the condition. The gene therapy had been studied in children up to age 7 by drugmaker Sarepta Therapeutics.
The company’s one-time IV treatment delivers a replacement gene for the one that is mutated in boys with the condition.
“Today’s approval addresses an urgent unmet medical need and is an important advancement in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a devastating condition with limited treatment options,” said FDA’s Dr. Peter Marks, in a statement Thursday.
The FDA said the increase in protein seen with the therapy, Elevidys, is “reasonably likely to predict” a benefit in patients 4 to 5 years old, who don’t have other preexisting complications.
Patients, physicians and parents pushed for the therapy’s approval at a public meeting in April, sharing videos of boys running, riding bikes and doing sports and other activities, which they attributed to the treatment.
But FDA scientists detailed a long list of concerns with the company’s research, particularly a mid-stage study that the company submitted for FDA review. Overall, it failed to show that boys who received the therapy performed significantly better on measures like standing, walking and climbing than those who got a dummy treatment, although the results were better in younger kids.
Still, the FDA’s outside experts voted narrowly in favor of making the gene therapy available on a preliminary basis, noting the deadly nature of Duchenne and the risk of delaying a potentially beneficial treatment. The vote was non-binding, but the FDA often uses such recommendations to bolster its decisions.
The FDA advisers who backed the drug also seemed reassured that data from an ongoing 120-patient late-stage study is expected to wrap up late this year. If the results don’t show a benefit, the FDA has the option to revoke the approval.
The gene therapy was the latest treatment OK’d through the FDA’s fast-track route, which allows drugs to launch based on early results, before they’re confirmed to benefit patients. Until recently, the agency rarely used its power to pull drugs that failed to live up to their early promise.
The shortcut approach has come under increasing scrutiny from academic researchers, government watchdogs, and congressional investigators. But the FDA has also faced pressure from patient groups to use that route more aggressively for debilitating diseases, approving a string of recent treatments for Alzheimer’s, Lou Gehrig’s disease and other conditions with few treatment options.
Agency leaders have also pledged to use “regulatory flexibility” when considering drugs for rare diseases, such as Duchenne, which affects about 1 in 3,300 boys in the U.S. Most people with the condition do not live past their 20s.
Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Sarepta has won accelerated approval for three drugs to treat different groups of Duchenne patients since 2016. None of those drugs have yet been confirmed to work; studies designed to secure full FDA approval are ongoing.
For the gene therapy, initial results from the company’s late-stage study are expected late this year, with more details released in 2024. Pfizer is among several competing drugmakers also working on gene therapies for the condition.
Sarepta’s treatment uses a disabled virus to ferry the replacement gene into cells. But because the gene for the missing dystrophin protein is so large, a smaller version of the gene is used. The FDA reviewers noted that the resulting protein is significantly different than any naturally occurring form and there is no evidence that it results in improved mobility or health for patients.
Regulators also worried about the potential consequences of giving patients an unproven gene therapy. Scientists believe there could be dangerous immune system reactions if someone is given a second virus-delivered therapy. That means patients who receive Sarepta’s gene therapy might be ineligible for future treatments that use viruses, FDA staff said.
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Christmas tree demand remains high despite inflation
By DAVID SHARP
Associated Press
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — For all the worries about inflation and the economy, Americans aren’t scrimping on a centerpiece of many celebrations this holiday season: the Christmas tree.
Retailers from Home Depot and Lowes to mom and pop operations raised their prices on trees — but people are still buying them.
Some Christmas tree growers fretted over external factors — high fuel, fertilizer and labor costs — only to rediscover that holiday greenery is largely inflation-proof, even as Americans cut back on retail spending last month.
The cost of an average-size tree from the local Rotary Club’s Christmas trees in South Portland, Maine, is $70 — $5 more than last year.
A survey of 55 of the nation’s largest Christmas tree wholesalers indicated virtually all of them intended to raise prices, with most wholesale cost increases in the 5% to 15% range — but with some increases reaching 21% or more, according to the Real Christmas Tree Board in Howell, Michigan, which conducts marketing and research for the industry.
But another survey indicated 85% of people feel Christmas trees are worth it despite price increases, the board said.
That suggests a tree — whether real or artificial — remains a requisite part of the holiday tradition, along with Christmas toys, cards and carols, and ugly sweaters.
Like individual traditions, the types of trees and local market conditions can vary.
In the end, nearly 21 million live Christmas trees will be sold by the time consumers wrap up purchases over the final days leading up to Christmas Day, putting sales on par with last year’s strong performance, according to Jill Sidebottom of the National Christmas Tree Association.
“It wouldn’t really be Christmas without a tree,” said Susan Adams, of South Portland, who’s making do with a smaller tree this year — for the same cost as last year’s bigger tree.
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