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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Just over three months ago, Imran Khan, Pakistan’s charismatic prime minister, was abruptly forced to step down. As he struggled to prop up the collapsing economy and cling to power — risking a constitutional crisis — his rivals formed a hodgepodge coalition in parliament and allegedly lured a handful of Khan loyalists to defect. Shortly after midnight on April 10, he was gone in a 30-minute vote.
Ever since his humiliating defeat, the former cricket star, 69, has campaigned hard for a political comeback, drawing large youthful crowds to boisterous rallies across the country. In an angrier version of the impassioned, anti-elitist rhetoric that swept him to office in 2018 , he has doubled down on vague charges of massive vote-stealing and a U.S.-backed “conspiracy” to topple him, demanding that new elections be held.
On July 10, Khan’s one-man vendetta gained sudden traction when his party scored a stunning political upset, winning 15 of 20 open legislative seats in Punjab province. Punjab is Pakistan’s most important political and economic region, and the stronghold of the current ruling party, headed by prime minister Shehbaz Sharif. The contest was held under court order to replace lawmakers who had abandoned Khan’s party.
The unexpected pro-Khan landslide sent shock waves through the Sharif-led government, a fragile coalition of 9 parties that has been preoccupied by two nationwide emergencies: a still-plummeting economy and extreme, punishing weather. The first crisis, marked by record inflation, has left millions of poor Pakistanis facing sky-high food and fuel costs; the second has left vast agricultural lands dying of drought or flooded by torrential rains.
On Friday, Khan and his Pakistan Movement for Justice seemed poised to win a second victory — one that might have forced the Sharif government to call for new elections. In this case, the court-ordered vote was held in the provincial legislative assembly to fill the powerful post of Punjab chief minister, temporarily held by Sharif’s son Hamza Shahbaz. Khan had warned there were official vote-buying schemes afoot, but at 10 p.m., when all 369 votes were counted, the deputy speaker announced that Khan’s candidate had earned 186 — more than enough to win.
Then, events took a sudden, bizarre twist. A prior letter from a minor political party leader was produced, asking legislative officials not to count its block of 10 votes unless they favored Shahbaz. This followed separate complaints of technical irregularities from other pro-government figures. With that, the deputy speaker subtracted 10 votes from Khan’s side and declared that Shahbaz had won by 3. As shouts and protests rose, the exercise collapsed in turmoil and confusion.
Shortly after 11 p.m., a stern-faced Khan appeared on television. He expressed “shock” at the day’s events, called on supporters to hold peaceful protests across the country and said he would petition the Supreme Court to intervene. He charged that the election had been bought “the way sheep and goats are sold,” and singled out Asif Ali Zardari, a wealthy former Pakistani president now allied with Sharif’s government, as the mastermind of the plot, calling him a thief who “buys democracy through black money.”
But Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah told journalists in Lahore, the Punjab capital, that the decision to keep Hamza Shahbaz in office would “promote democracy and tolerance.” He accused Khan of attempting to “create chaos and anarchy in the country” and warned that if he fomented mass protests, “we will teach you to respect the law … we will not allow you to destabilize the country. We will stop you.”
The Supreme Court said Saturday that it would review the conduct of Friday’s vote, which could restore Khan’s candidate, Pervez Elahi, as the winner. But whatever the outcome, many Pakistani observers view the noisy political slugfest as an unfortunate national embarrassment and another black eye for Pakistan’s weak democracy — a political grudge match that has taken precedence over more dire problems facing the impoverished nation of 220 million.
“Our economy is in very bad shape, and this political uncertainty will add more to our woes,” Ayaz Amir, a veteran newspaper columnist and former liberal legislator, told Dunya TV news. “The politicians are focused on power politics and not paying any attention to the real issues,” especially soaring inflation, he said. Pakistan’s leaders, he said, should show “better sense” instead of “denying people their mandate. Otherwise, I only see chaos and destruction ahead.”
In some ways, Khan has benefited from being an outside critic while his successors must grapple with an economic catastrophe they inherited from him. While in power, Khan was said to have jeopardized a crucial debt bailout deal with the International Monetary Fund when he cut fuel and food costs as he fought to stay in power. Now, the Sharif government has been forced to reverse those policies, making tough and unpopular decisions to salvage the bailout.
Khan has also been free to campaign in poor agricultural regions whiplashed by drought and torrential rains, commiserating with desperate villagers and promising to help them if he returns to power. Last week, he visited a flood-ravaged area in southern Punjab, where video footage showed throngs of villagers wading barefoot through ruined fields of muddy water, eager to reach the puddled highway where Khan and his aides were waiting in a caravan.
“I was worried that the heavy rains would keep people away, but they walked for miles through the mud and rain, without umbrellas or shoes, to respond to his call,” said Ghulam Sarwar, a legislator for Khan’s party from Sahiwal, the sodden district Khan visited that day. “We grow a lot of wheat and cotton, but we have faced deadly heat and floods,” he said, adding that Khan’s government helped small farmers with loans for seeds and fertilizer. “The people here love him, and they will vote for him again,” he said.
Khan has also cultivated huge urban followings since his ouster, holding rallies in cities to promote new elections, rail against Pakistan’s current leaders as corrupt, and denounce alleged foreign designs against Pakistan’s independence. On Thursday, the night before the second Punjab election, he suddenly called on his fans to gather in major cities, including Islamabad, and thousands rushed to comply.
In a televised speech that night, broadcast on large outdoor screens via video link, Khan warned of new vote-buying schemes and called on supporters to protest any fraud. He also reprised his vague accusations of an American conspiracy to bring “slavery” and “imported government” to Pakistan, which U.S. officials have denied. But the mood of the rallygoers was upbeat and hopeful.
“He is the only honest leader in this country, the only one who cares about us. All the other politicians are thieves,” said Raja Wali, 30, a driver who brought his wife and two children to the rally. Others in the crowd praised Khan for improving health care access for the poor and bringing economic development to their chronically impoverished nation.
“We are all in the mud now, but he wants to bring us out of it,” said Amir Qureshi, 53, a shoe store owner and volunteer organizer for Khan’s party. “We don’t want Pakistan to become like Sri Lanka, where everything fell apart and blew up. We want it to keep growing, we want new elections soon, and we want him to come back.”
Shaiq Hussain contributed to this report. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/07/24/imran-khan-pakistan-election/ | 2022-07-24 16:01:44 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/07/24/imran-khan-pakistan-election/ |
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Surgical Care Coalition (SCC) issued the following statement in response to Congress releasing a draft of the year-end spending legislation.
"Despite overwhelming bipartisan, bicameral support to stop the full Medicare physician payment cut, Congress failed once again to end the cycle of harmful Medicare cuts, showing a disregard for vulnerable seniors. To make matters worse, Congress is also affirming substantial payment cuts in 2024. The draft omnibus legislation demonstrates a lack of commitment to our nation's seniors and continues to put off a long-term solution. We urge Congress to change course, reflect the will of the nearly 270 Senators and Representatives who have urged leadership to take action to protect patient care and change the legislation before voting on it this week."
This draft legislation is unacceptable and ignores the support of 220 Representatives and nearly 50 Senators who want to see patients protected by fully stopping these cuts.
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The Surgical Care Coalition advocates for access to quality surgical care for all Americans. The Surgical Care Coalition is comprised of 14 professional associations that proudly represent the more than 180,000 surgeons and anesthesiologists working across the country with a common goal of improving the quality of care, and quality of life, for all patients.
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HANGZHOU, China, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A total of 454MW ASTRO N n-type TOPCon PV modules are ready to set off. Astronergy TOPCon is to set foot in the LATAM region after landing in Australia and Europe. Ace in TOPCon tech and pioneer in TOPCon mass production, the Tier 1-rated company wowed the industry again with its strength.
A KA manager from Astronergy said 454MW ASTRO N n-type TOPCon PV modules were signed to offer a huge solar plant – Vista Alegre in Brazil. These modules are expected to finish their journey to Brazil in February of 2024 and will structure over half of the project. That's great recognition for Astronergy n-type TOPCon PV products.
Since its involvement in the PV industry in 2016, Astronergy is always standing at the front of each generation of PV tech. The smart manufacturing strength of Astronergy grows all its products with capacities to resist all possible tough situations and to function in customers' scenarios, which supports the company winning certifications from TüV Rhineland, PVEL, CTC National Inspection Group and other domestic and foreign authoritative testing organizations.
Recently, a depth assessment of Astronergy business conditions, products' materials and production links conducted by Underwriter Laboratories Inc. (UL) clarified the company's low carbon and intelligent performances in raw materials and links of design, testing, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and product value.
And according to UL's statement in the Astronergy bankability report, the ASTRO N series TOPCon products have impressive performances in power, efficiency, low-carbon lines and other important indexes of PV modules, such as LCOE, and low-temperature coefficient. UL also gives positive comments on Astronergy's systematisms, intellectualization, and traceability of all production processes.
What's more, fabulous PV tech performance and solar projects participations of Astronergy work as proof of its great product quality assurance, and gilded signboards for attracting bank financing support. All these help Astronergy gain awareness worldwide and enable Astronergy listed as BloombergNEF Tier 1 PV module maker in the first quarter of this year.
Seeing the world trend of promoting carbon neutrality, Astronergy is working to contribute more. ASTRO N is only the starting point of its high-efficiency PV modules. For a greener world, Astronergy is sure to break through tech limitations for higher efficiency, higher power, and higher performance in a relatively lower carbon and smarter way.
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Fintech provides transformative compliance automation for 135+ banks and credit unions
HOUSTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FINBOA, Inc., a leading innovator in intelligent process automation for regulatory compliance in financial institutions, announced 104% revenue growth in the first half of FY2022 over same period 2021. FINBOA attributes the continued success to offering a proven portfolio of software solutions specifically designed for banks and credit unions. Created to transform back-office processing and the customer experience using RPA, FINBOA increases staff efficiency and accuracy, while reducing compliance costs, loss and risk.
FINBOA's industry recognized SaaS products digitize and modernize the inefficient manual processes or systems commonly used to manage regulatory compliance processing for Payment Disputes, Exception Management, and Loan or Treasury Onboarding.
FINBOA sales pipeline remains strong, fueling new business momentum into Q3 and beyond. During H1 2022, more than 135 financial institutions nationwide, with asset sizes ranging from tens of millions to billions, utilized FINBOA software. In addition to securing 23 new institutions as customers this year, FINBOA experienced increased demand from existing customers choosing to implement additional offerings from FINBOA's growing product portfolio.
FINBOA CEO and Founder, Raj Singal commented, "Tackling process automation can help financial institutions compete and win while improving the level of service provided to their account holders. We continue our mission to empower the back office workforce, allowing compliance teams to be more responsive and alert to trends, enabling better decision-making and saving both cost and time."
In 2Q, FINBOA formally announced a partnership with Computer Services Inc. (CSI) for CSI to resell FINBOA payment dispute management software. In April, FINBOA was named a Fintech Banking Tech finalist for the Tech of the Future award.
FINBOA partners with customers to ensure successful implementation and solution adoption. Account retention remains high as FINBOA users experience real results. For example, FINBOA's Regulation E Dispute Management solution reduces claim-related losses up to 25% and process time by 90%, all with an average implementation timeline of 30-45 days.
FINBOA provides intelligent process automation to banks and credit unions to simplify and improve regulatory compliance by eliminating manual systems. Leveraging extensive industry experience and a commitment to customer service, FINBOA delivers transformative software proven to enable institutional growth by reducing operational costs and risk. FINBOA is headquartered in Houston. Learn more at www.finboa.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
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BERLIN (AP) — Former Chancellor Angela Merkel is to be decorated with Germany's highest possible honor on Monday in recognition of her near-record 16 years at the helm of the country.
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier plans to bestow the Order of Merit for special achievement on the four-term chancellor, who will become only the third ex-leader to receive that level of distinction. The other two were Konrad Adenauer, West Germany's first leader, and Helmut Kohl, who led Germany to reunification.
Merkel, 68, was the first woman to lead Germany and the first chancellor who grew up behind the Iron Curtain in communist East Germany.
She stepped down in December 2021 with a well-regarded record of leading Europe's biggest economy through a series of crises, including the global financial crisis, the eurozone debt crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. She didn't seek a fifth term and ended her tenure as post-World War II Germany's second-longest serving leader, 10 days short of one-time mentor Kohl's record.
Merkel's legacy has attracted increasingly critical scrutiny since her departure, largely because of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. She has staunchly defended her diplomatic efforts, saying that a much-criticized 2015 peace deal for eastern Ukraine bought Kyiv precious time.
She also has been unapologetic about her government's decisions to buy large quantities of natural gas from Russia, Germany's primary gas supplier when she left office, saying last year that "from the perspective of that time" those decisions made sense.
Merkel has kept a relatively low profile since stepping down and has stayed out of the current political fray. Her successor, Olaf Scholz, is expected to attend Monday's ceremony. | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/ex-leader-merkel-to-be-decorated-with-highest-german-honor/BJKXSCMMZVDHTMULMWKC57FYUQ/ | 2023-04-17 07:22:05 | 0 | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/ex-leader-merkel-to-be-decorated-with-highest-german-honor/BJKXSCMMZVDHTMULMWKC57FYUQ/ |
Which Stuart Minion toys are best?
Fictional creatures called minions first appeared in the movie “Despicable Me.” Minions are small and yellow and are shaped like capsules. Most have two large eyes but some have only one, like Stuart Minion. Minions are bald and have no ears or noses. Minions wear blue overalls, black rubber gloves, shoes and goggles.
The three most familiar of the minions are Kevin, Bob and Stuart. Minions are mischief makers and absent minded, but possess exceptional engineering qualities like the STEM scientists they are. If you are looking for a Stuart Minion toy that laughs and giggles, take a look at the The Rise of Gru: Stuart Minion Laugh & Giggle Plush Toy.
What to know before you buy a Stuart Minion toy
“Despicable Me”
The first “Despicable Me” movie was a computer-animated feature film that centered on a reformed super villain named Gru and his minions. The word minions is used to describe followers and underlings of powerful persons. Minions are also referred to as underlings, followers and henchmen.
The good guys
- Felonius Gru was a villain until he adopted three daughters and changed his ways. Now he combats villains with the help of good guys and his minions. Gru is a tall, bald man who dresses in black. He is remarkably strong, agile and athletic and invents weapons like the freeze ray, fart gun, lipstick taser and big blaster cannon. He drives a motorcycle, airship, rocket and flying scooter.
- Margo, Edith and Agnes are Felonious Gru’s adopted daughters who are in turn mature, tomboyish and happy-go-lucky.
- Lucy Wilde is a secret agent who teamed up with Gru to track down a very dangerous super villain. She is a green-eyed, red-headed and freckle-faced martial arts expert who fights villains with a combination of jiu-jitsu, Aztec warfare and street dancing. After having 147 dates with him, she marries Gru and becomes the girls’ new mother.
The villains
- Mr. Perkins is the president of the massive Bank of Evil. He uses his money to fund the schemes of many villains.
- Victor Perkins is the banker’s son and Gru’s rival.
- Miss Hattie is the cruel owner of the orphanage where Gru found and adopted his three daughters. Miss Hattie sends Margo, Edith and Agnes out to sell cookies and makes them sleep in cardboard boxes when they fail to meet their quotas.
- Balthazar Bratt is a former child star whose television series was canceled when he reached puberty. Bratt uses a giant robot equipped with a laser and inflatable bubble gum ammunition to extract revenge on Hollywood.
The Minions
The minions are the several hundred minor characters who play minor roles in the “Despicable Me” film series. In addition to all their other quirky characteristics, the minions have uncontrollable cravings for bananas. All minions are loyal to Gru and Dr. Nefario and are capable of using computers and building and operating weapons.
Stuart Minion
Stuart Minion is a short, one-eyed minion who is friendly, playful and intelligent, although considered by some to be a bit of a slacker. Stuart is skilled at video games and plays the ukulele.
What to look for in quality Stuart Minion toys
Stuart Minion plush toys
Younger kids favor plush toys they can carry around, cuddle with or use as pillows.
Stuart Minion action figures
There are a few Stuart Minion toys and sets of minion action figures.
Stuart Minion LEGOs
Stuart Minion LEGO toys combine the loveable creatures with STEM learning in building kits that teach kids how to follow instructions and solve problems.
Stuart Minion Funko POP!
Funko Pop! manufactures licensed plastic figurines, action figures, plush toys and limited pop culture collectibles.
How much you can expect to spend on Stuart Minion toys
Most Stuart Minion toys cost from $10-$20. A few Stuart Minion LEGO toys cost as much as $50.
Minion FAQ
What language do the minions speak?
A. The minions speak mostly Minionese, a mash-up of several languages combined together to create a mostly unintelligible gibberish. Occasionally they speak English, too.
Are all minions the same?
A. All minions have the same basic shape and wear the same clothing, but are different heights and have either one or two eyes. Each has some distinguishing feature that may be too subtle for parents to notice. All are lovably clumsy and eager to serve evil bosses.
What are the best Stuart Minion toys to buy?
Top Stuart Minion toy
The Rise of Gru Stuart Minion Laugh & Giggle Plush Toy by Just Play
What you need to know: This 8-inch tall one-eyed Stuart Minion plush toy laughs and giggles when you press his hand.
What you’ll love: The most famous of the yellow, capsule shaped minions comes dressed in the minion uniform of blue overalls, black shoes and gloves, and a one-eyed goggle. This plush toy is also available in Bob and Kevin versions or as a set of three.
What you should consider: The head is a bit heavy and makes it hard for Stuart to sit up straight on his own.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Stuart Minion toy for money
Loud N’ Rowdy Stuart Minion Talking Action Figure
What you need to know: Stuart speaks 10 words of gibberish and comes to life with real action.
What you’ll love: Kids ages 4 and up love the cannon that fires a fart bomb and a boot projectile accessories. Battle with the Vicious 6 and take them down minion-style. Engage Stuart’s action and watch as his eyes follow along, laughing and yelling. This Stuart Minion toy is compatible with Action Minions, Movie Moment Minions and the Wild Rider RC vehicle sold separately.
What you should consider: The three LR44 batteries are included, but will need to be replaced when they die.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
LEGO Minions Unstoppable Bike Chase Minions Toy Building Kit 75549
What you need to know: Kids build their own motorbike and rocket skates to help Gru and the minions.
What you’ll love: Gru is on one of his missions and the kids help by adding the minions to the chase and playing out scenes from one of the “Despicable Me” movies. This 136-piece toy set includes figures of minions Stuart and Bob as well as an exclusive Gru LEGO minifigure.
What you should consider: This toy building kit is best for kids ages 6 and older.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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E-commerce giant Amazon and business software maker Salesforce are the latest U.S. technology companies to announce major job cuts as they prune payrolls that rapidly expanded during the pandemic lockdown.
Amazon said Wednesday that it will be cutting about 18,000 positions. It’s the largest set of layoffs in the Seattle-based company’s history, although just a fraction of its 1.5 million global workforce.
“Amazon has weathered uncertain and difficult economies in the past, and we will continue to do so,” CEO Andy Jassy said in a note to employees that the company made public. “These changes will help us pursue our long-term opportunities with a stronger cost structure.”
He said the layoffs will mostly impact the company’s brick-and-mortar stores, which include Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go, and its PXT organizations, which handle human resources and other functions.
In November, Jassy told staff that layoffs were coming due to the economic landscape and the company’s rapid hiring in the last several years. Wednesday’s announcement included earlier job cuts that had not been numbered. The company had also offered voluntary buyouts and has been cutting costs in other areas of its sprawling business.
Salesforce, meanwhile, said it is laying off about 8,000 employees, or 10% of its workforce.
The cuts announced Wednesday are by far the largest in the 23-year history of a San Francisco company founded by former Oracle executive Marc Benioff. Benioff pioneered the method of leasing software services to internet-connected devices — a concept now known as “cloud computing.”
The layoffs are being made on the heels of a shake-up in Salesforce’s top ranks. Benioff’s hand-picked co-CEO Bret Taylor, who also was Twitter’s chairman at the time of its tortuous $44 billion sale to billionaire Elon Musk, left Salesforce. Then, Slack co-founder Stewart Butterfield left. Salesforce bought Slack two years ago for nearly $28 billion.
Salesforce workers who lose their jobs will receive nearly five months of pay, health insurance, career resources, and other benefits, according to the company. Amazon said it is also offering a separation payment, transitional health insurance benefits, and job placement support.
Benioff, now the sole chief executive at Salesforce, told employees in a letter that he blamed himself for the layoffs after continuing to hire aggressively into the pandemic, with millions of Americans working from home and demand for the company’s technology surging.
“As our revenue accelerated through the pandemic, we hired too many people leading into this economic downturn we’re now facing, and I take responsibility for that,” Benioff wrote.
Salesforce employed about 49,000 people in January 2020 just before the pandemic struck. Salesforce’s workforce today is still 50% larger than it was before the pandemic.
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg also acknowledged he misread the revenue gains that the owner of Facebook and Instagram was reaping during the pandemic when he announced in November that his company would by laying off 11,000 employees, or 13% of its workforce.
Like other major tech companies, Salesforce’s recent comedown from the heady days of the pandemic have taken a major toll on its stock. Before Wednesday’s announcement, shares had plunged more 50% from their peak close to $310 in November 2021. The shares gained nearly 4% Wednesday to close at $139.59.
“This is a smart poker move by Benioff to preserve margins in an uncertain backdrop as the company clearly overbuilt out its organization over the past few years along with the rest of the tech sector with a slowdown now on the horizon,” Wedbush analyst Dan Ives wrote.
Salesforce also said Wednesday that it will be closing some of its offices, but didn’t include locations. The company’s 61-story headquarters is a prominent feature of the San Francisco skyline and a symbol of tech’s importance to the city since its completion in 2018. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/business-beat/ap-business/ap-salesforce-cuts-about-10-of-its-workforce/ | 2023-01-05 04:40:55 | 0 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/business-beat/ap-business/ap-salesforce-cuts-about-10-of-its-workforce/ |
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Pima County Recorder's Office says eligible Military and oversea voters will be receiving their ballots.
As the Nov. 8 General Election begins, ballots are being sent out and Early Voters will receive theirs starting Oct. 12.
More information about early voting and military voter ballots can be found on the Pima County Recorder's Office's website.
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(THE CONVERSATION) The case of Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich, who on April 18, 2023, saw his appeal against investigative detention on spying charges turned down by a Russian court, has echoes of an earlier era. Not since the Cold War, the Kremlin noted, has an American journalist been charged with espionage in the former Soviet Union.
But as a longtime specialist on Russia’s legal system, I am aware that the charges levied against Gershkovich are a product of modern Russia – and that could have worrying consequences for the journalist.
Foreign agents and state secrets
The legislation on espionage in Russia is no longer the same as that of the former Soviet Union. On July 14, 2022, Article 276 of the Russian Criminal Code amended the definition of “espionage.”
Under the revised version of Article 276, espionage now constitutes “the transfer, collecting, stealing, or keeping for the purpose of transfer to a foreign State, international or foreign organization, or of their representatives, of information comprising a state secret.”
If such an act was committed by a foreign citizen or stateless person – that is, a person having no citizenship – then it constitutes espionage, the code provides.
This amended text broadened the definition considerably. The Gershkovich case appears to be the first involving a journalist under the expanded definition.
Precisely what information Gershkovich is believed by the Russian authorities to have acquired or collected is not a matter of public record. The FSB, Russia’s security service, has put the accusations in fairly vague terms, saying the journalist was caught “collecting classified information” on Russia’s “military industrial complex” during a trip to Ekaterinburg, around 1,400 kilometers (880 miles) east of Moscow. The FSB added that Gershkovich was “acting on instructions from the American side.”
The journalist’s employer, The Wall Street Journal, has vigorously denied that its reporter was involved in espionage. The U.S. State Department has likewise said that Gershkovich has been “wrongfully detained” and called for his release.
Either way, under Russian espionage law the newspaper would be regarded as a foreign organization – that is, an entity created under the law of a foreign country.
Years of detention – or a deal?
So what lies ahead in the criminal proceedings over Gershkovich’s case? Under the Russian Criminal Code, the crime of espionage requires “direct intent” to be proved by the prosecution.
“Direct intent” is defined under Russian law as being aware of the social danger of one’s actions, or foreseeing the possibility – or inevitability – of consequences that are deemed to create a danger to society.
The prosecution will be seeking to prove that Gershkovich handled, sought to acquire, actually acquired, or had in his possession state secrets. Although the definition of what constitutes a state secret is narrower than during the Soviet era, it nonetheless remains quite extensive and would include the information that Gershkovich is accused to have accessed.
Should Gershkovich be convicted of espionage, the punishment prescribed by the criminal code is deprivation of freedom for a term of from 10 to 20 years. Russian criminal law refers to “deprivation of freedom” because while it may be served in a prison if the individual is dangerous to others, for most it takes the form of detention in some kind of camp where the prisoners share accommodation.
It is probable that the Russian authorities will detain Gershkovich in an investigative cell, probably shared with someone else, while the legal proceedings continue.
Gershkovich’s legal counsel invited the court on April 18 to replace investigative detention with either house arrest, potentially at Gershkovich’s Moscow address, or financial security, through a pledge or bail.
Either would have been possible under Russia’s Code of Criminal Procedure. But both were declined by the court.
The investigation will now continue until trial unless Russia and the United States come to another arrangement.
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It’s official: Fanny packs are back in fashion. They’re so convenient and easy to carry that you’ll wonder why the trend didn’t reemerge sooner. They have certainly had a glow-up, and a wide range of sophisticated versions can now be found alongside more retro styles.
If you’re only just trying out this particular trend, you might be wondering which fanny pack to buy. Thankfully, there’s an option to suit most buyers, whether you want something compact or roomy, high fashion or kitsch.
What are fanny packs?
Fanny packs are small bags on belts that are traditionally worn around the waist. While they’re coming back into style, you’ll often see manufacturers refer to them as waist packs, waist bags or belt bags. These are all still fanny packs by another name, perhaps to put distance between them and any unflattering associations.
They’re usually large enough to carry essentials, such as keys, wallets, snacks, phones, sunglasses and hand sanitizer. However, they’re designed to be compact, so they can fit far less inside than a backpack.
Why are fanny packs popular?
You might be wondering about the benefits of fanny packs. It’s their versatility and handy features that have brought them back into popularity. While there isn’t just one reason why they’re popular, there are several contributing factors.
Compact size
Their compact size makes waist packs easy to carry nearly anywhere. They don’t weigh you down the same way that large purses, bags and backpacks can. With comfort at the forefront of many current fashion trends, the fact they’re small, light and comfortable to carry around only adds to their popularity. It can also keep you from overpacking when going out for the day, which is easy to do.
If you’re looking for an option that’s even more compact than a standard fanny pack, consider a running waist belt. These are similar but smaller and designed for use while exercising.
Convenience
Fanny packs are simply convenient to carry and use. Rather than digging through a large bag to find what you need, things are always easy to find. Not only is the main compartment relatively small, but most have at least a few more zippered compartments. This makes it easy to keep organized.
What’s more, they’re often worn on the front or side, or they can easily be swiveled round to the front. This makes it easy to rummage through them without taking them off and setting them down somewhere.
Hands-free wear
Like backpacks and messenger bags, these packs are hands-free. Shoulder bags, on the other hand, can easily slip off if you don’t hold onto them. They’re also compact enough that you can keep them on when you sit down, making them more convenient than any other type of bag.
Travel-friendly
The stereotype of fanny pack-wearing tourists exists for a reason: These packs are extremely travel-friendly. They’re light, easy to access and easy to wear on your front without looking strange in areas where pickpocketing is an issue.
Good looking
Although they have a bad reputation, fanny packs can look great. They’re now available in a far wider range of shapes, styles and materials than they have been in the past. This means there’s an option to suit most buyers, whether your style is cool and casual or sleek and sophisticated. With so many more options available, including those from designer brands, it’s a good reason to embrace the trend.
How should you wear a fanny pack?
Fanny packs are designed to be worn around the waist with the bag either on the front, back or side. However, in their new era of popularity, they’re frequently worn across the body with the bag at the front. While you can wear your pack any way you’d like to, this crossbody look is arguably the most fashionable way to do so.
Best fanny packs that cost under $30
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Maha Bodhi Handmade Hemp Festival Waistpack
Thanks to its boho style, this is a great choice for everyday wear or festivals. It comes in solid orange, green and blue as well as a rainbow-colored version.
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This lightweight bag has one large main compartment and a smaller front pocket to house anything you need quick access to. You can choose from black, blue and camo versions.
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Carhartt Adjustable Waist Pack
Made from a rugged fabric with a water-repellent coating, this is a durable choice for work, recreation or exercise. The belt extends up to 52 inches and can be fastened around the waist or across the body.
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Best fanny packs that cost $30 to $45
A versatile choice thanks to its understated design, this fanny pack is roomy and practical but still looks good. It’s made with excellent attention to detail, such as the easy-access front pocket and striped inner lining.
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The North Face Explore Hip Pack Bag
This pack is practically designed with sleeves inside for your phone and coins plus a key fob loop to keep your keys safe. It’s spacious enough for the essentials without being overly bulky.
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With its eye-catching black and white zigzag stripes, this is a perfect fashion-forward choice. However, it’s also practical, thanks to convenient pockets and its machine-washable design.
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You’ve probably seen the backpacks made by this popular brand, but its fanny packs are just as stylish and practical. It features two zippered exterior pockets, an interior pocket and a key clip, so organizing your belongings won’t be an issue.
This stylish faux leather fanny pack is available in doe or lemon hues. There’s a slip pocket and zippered pocket for interior organization, and it comes with a detachable coin purse.
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Its spacious design gives you plenty of storage options, including two exterior zippered pockets and one zippered pocket inside the main compartment. It’s lightweight yet durable and water-resistant, so it’s great for drizzly days.
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Officials from Japan and South Korea are discussing a visit by South Korean experts to the Fukushima nuclear plant before it begins the controversial release of treated but radioactive water into the sea. The safety of the water is a major sticking point as the two sides work to improve long-strained ties.
Discussions were held Friday in Seoul and online, and the Japanese government was expected to give updates on the status of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Officials are preparing to release the water, saying it’s an unavoidable step for the decommissioning process.
The government and the plant’s operator, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, say the release will begin between spring and summer and take decades to finish.
A massive earthquake and tsunami in 2011 destroyed the Fukushima Daiichi plant’s cooling systems, causing three reactors to melt and release large amounts of radiation. Water used to cool the three damaged reactor cores, which remain highly radioactive, leaks into the basements of the reactor buildings and is collected, treated and stored in about 1,000 tanks that now cover much of the plant.
The government and TEPCO say the tanks must be removed to make room to build facilities for the plant’s decommissioning and to minimize the risk of leaks in case of another major disaster. The tanks are expected to reach their capacity of 1.37 million tons in spring 2024.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, during his May 7-8 visit to Seoul for a summit with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, announced that Japan will receive a team of experts at the plant later in May to address South Korea’s concerns in a show of his desire to further improve relations.
Seoul wants to send some 20 government experts to visit the Fukushima Daiichi plant on May 23-24, although the group’s actual size would be determined after talks with Japan, according to Park Ku-yeon, first vice minister of South Korea’s Office for Government Policy Coordination. He told reporters Japan was reluctant to accept private experts, saying it’s a government-to-government matter.
He said the plant visit is aimed at “reviewing the safety of the entire ocean discharge process,” including Japan’s water treatment facility and its operation and technologies to measure contamination levels in treated water.
Asked whether Seoul would consider lifting its import ban on seafood from Fukushima if it determines Japan’s water release plan is safe, Park replied “absolutely not,” citing South Korean public concerns and a need for deeper investigations into the environmental impact of the 2011 disaster.
Japanese officials said the Korean delegation’s plant visit is not an inspection and does not involve a safety assessment, review or evaluation of the water discharge plan.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said Thursday the visit would not affect the timing of a planned release of the water and that Japan continues to provide explanations about safety measures to aid understanding.
Japanese officials say the water will be safely filtered to below releasable levels by international standards and further diluted by large amounts of seawater before release, making it harmless to human health or marine life.
The plan has faced fierce protests from local fishing communities concerned about safety and reputational damage. Neighboring countries, including South Korea, China and the Pacific Island nations, have also raised safety concerns. South Korea and China ban food imports from around Fukushima and describe the water as “contaminated” instead of “treated” despite the Japanese government’s repeated protests.
Some scientists say the impact of long-term, low-dose exposure to tritium and other radionuclides on the environment and humans is still unknown and the release should be delayed.
Japan has been assisted by the International Atomic Energy Agency to ensure credibility and transparency.
Historical disputes have strained ties between Tokyo and Seoul — most recently over the compensation of wartime Korean forced laborers during Japan’s 1910-1945 colonization of the Korean Peninsula. But their relationship has thawed rapidly since March, when Yoon’s government announced a local fund to compensate some of the former laborers. Tokyo and Seoul, under pressure from Washington, share a sense of urgency to mend ties amid growing security threats in the region.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just weeks after launching the new Sekulow Brothers Podcast on September 12th, it is already becoming a huge hit with audiences on the Salem Podcast Network. Hosts Jordan and Logan Sekulow deliver three new episodes each week, filled with commentary and analysis of a wide variety of topics.
The third week's episodes covered topics as wide ranging as the impact of Hurricane Ian, Vice President Kamala Harris' North Korea slip-up, NASA slamming a satellite into an asteroid, and the passing of rapper and cultural icon Coolio.
"The audience response to our podcast has been so much fun," says Logan. "In this crowded field, it's so great to see that not only are people finding us but they're listening, learning, and laughing. We didn't plan on being a comedy news show, but when you put us together, it's just simply what happened."
Adds Jordan, "This is organic and grassroots, and we can't wait to see happens next."
Week three delivered over 100,000 combined downloads and views, finding significant traction at Rumble, which is delivering nearly half of the audience to date.
"From the moment we first started to put this podcast together with Logan and Jordan, we knew there would be tremendous interest in what these two had to say," said Phil Boyce, Salem Media's senior vice president for spoken word format. "The early results are fabulous, and show a faster growth trajectory than most of our other podcasts. If you haven't had a chance to listen yet, what are you waiting for?"
The Salem Podcast Network launched in January 2021 and is already ranked as the 11th most listened to podcast network on the Triton Digital platform, with over 17 million average downloads per month.
Listen to the Sekulow Brothers Podcast here: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/the-sekulow-brothers-podcast
Jordan Sekulow is the Executive Director of the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), a practicing attorney, and cohost of Sekulow, a syndicated radio program providing cutting analysis of today's political and legal landscape with elected officials and conservative leaders. In addition, he serves as President and CEO of ACLJ Action.
In a role separate from the ACLJ, Jordan Sekulow served on President Trump's legal team for the Mueller investigation and first impeachment trial. He also has extensive background as a conservative political organizer, including serving on multiple presidential campaigns.
Jordan has been a guest commentator on FOX News, MSNBC, CNN, Newsmax, and OAN, as well as in print in the Washington Times, Washington Post, Daily Caller, and National Review Online. He is a graduate of Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, VA, where he served as co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Regent Journal of Law and Public Policy. He is also a graduate of George Washington University and earned his Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) in International Human Rights from the Georgetown University Law Center. He was named a Visiting Fellow at Oxford University's Harris Manchester College's Summer Research Institute in 2014 and as a Visiting Research Scholar at the College's 2015 Summer Research Institute.
Logan Sekulow is the Director of Media at the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), and an award-winning filmmaker, producer, podcaster, and radio show host, including frequent co-hosting duties on Sekulow. Logan holds degrees from Full Sail University in Film and Entertainment Business as well as a Certificate in Leadership Excellence in Executive Leadership from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management.
Logan began his television career at the popular kids network Nickelodeon. His directorial credits include the feature film As Dreamers Do: The Amazing Life of Walt Disney, the award-winning documentary Welcome Home, Dick Van Dyke, many ACLJ documentaries and the pro wrestling TV show Dojo Pro. Logan's belief in constant innovation continues to ensure the Sekulow message is received by the most amount of people throughout the world.
Salem Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) is America's leading multimedia company specializing in Christian and conservative content, with media properties comprising radio, digital media and book and newsletter publishing. Each day Salem serves a loyal and dedicated audience of listeners and readers numbering in the millions nationally. With its unique programming focus, Salem provides compelling content, fresh commentary, and relevant information from some of the most respected figures across the Christian and conservative media landscape. Learn more about Salem Media Group, Inc. at www.salemmedia.com, Facebook and Twitter.
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PHILADELPHIA, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PREIT (NYSE: PEI), today issued the following statement:
The Company and its proxy solicitor continue to make efforts to achieve a quorum for the Preferred Share Trustee nominees prior to August 2, 2022 and again urge eligible Preferred Shareholders to vote. Eligible shareholders may cast their vote by contacting Alliance Advisors at 1-866-407-1960 between the hours of 9:00am and 10:00pm Eastern time, Monday through Friday and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 6:00pm, as noted in soliciting materials furnished to the SEC.
PREIT recognizes and has lived up to its obligations to permit and enable the Preferred Shareholders to elect two Trustees to its Board. The Company welcomes and values the opinions of all shareholders and is open to input that may help advance the goal of enhancing shareholder value. Accordingly, the Company endorsed the Preferred Shareholder nominees in a press release issued on March 28, 2022, linked here.
The Company has remained engaged and in contact with Cygnus Capital and Mr. Hart throughout the election process. The Company has complied with its obligations with respect to election of the Preferred Shareholder Trustee nominees by including the nominees in its proxy statement, engaging a proxy solicitor to achieve a quorum to vote for the Preferred Shareholder Trustee nominees and incurring additional expenses for a subsequent mailing, solicitation calls, emails and automated phone calls. PREIT has filed all of these solicitation efforts with the SEC, further encouraging voting activity.
With respect to Cygnus' assertion that a quorum (i.e.. a majority of the Preferred Shares) was achieved at the annual meeting of shareholders on June 2, 2022, the Company respectfully, but strongly, disagrees. As a Pennsylvania Business Trust, the Company is governed by its Trust Agreement and Bylaws, which require a quorum of a majority of the outstanding Preferred Shareholders, voting together as a single class, in order to properly hold the election. Unfortunately, a quorum of Preferred Shareholders was not achieved by the time of the annual meeting. Accordingly, the meeting was adjourned until August 2, 2022 at 11:00am Eastern time to afford additional time to obtain a quorum of Preferred Shareholders.
Regarding the Company's upcoming debt maturities:
- The Company has repeatedly conveyed that it expects to be in a position to meet the covenant requirements to extend its credit facility that has an initial expiration in December 2022.
- The Company has remained in compliance with all credit facility covenants during the term of the agreement.
- The Company is working on resolution of its Fashion District obligations.
Additionally, the Company has prioritized initiatives to raise capital to reduce debt obligations and defray interest expenses. Accordingly, the Company recently announced that it had sold three assets and had used year-to-date asset sale proceeds and excess cash from operations used to reduce debt by $82 million. The Company also has sale agreements executed for another $56 million and additional transactions in the pipeline for execution.
The Board and management team are committed to enhancing value for shareholders and are committed to engaging with stakeholders and executing on key strategic initiatives.
About PREIT
PREIT (NYSE:PEI) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns and manages innovative properties developed to be thoughtful, community-centric hubs. PREIT's robust portfolio of carefully curated, ever-evolving properties generates success for its tenants and meaningful impact for the communities it serves by keenly focusing on five core areas of established and emerging opportunity: multi-family & hotel, health & tech, retail, essentials & grocery and experiential. Located primarily in densely-populated regions, PREIT is a top operator of high quality, purposeful places that serve as one-stop destinations for customers to shop, dine, play and stay. Additional information is available at www.preit.com or on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.
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Additional factors that might cause future events, achievements or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements include those discussed herein, and in the sections entitled "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. We do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.
This material may be deemed solicitation in respect of the Annual Meeting to be reconvened to consider and vote on the Preferred Trustee Election Proposal and held on August 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. In connection with the Annual Meeting, PREIT filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a definitive proxy statement on April 22, 2022. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT, ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. A notice of internet availability of proxy materials containing instructions on how to access the definitive proxy statement was mailed to shareholders entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. No changes have been made in the Preferred Trustee Election Proposal to be voted on by holders of PREIT's outstanding preferred shares at the Annual Meeting. PREIT's definitive proxy statement and other documents filed by PREIT may be obtained free of charge from the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. PREIT's shareholders may also obtain, without charge, a copy of the definitive proxy statement and other relevant filed documents by directing a request by mail to PREIT, One Commerce Square, 2005 Market Street, Suite 1000, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103, or from the Company's website, https:// www.preit.com.
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SINGAPORE (AP) — Talor Gooch became the first player to win back-to-back LIV Golf titles after a playoff hole victory against Sergio Garcia at the LIV Singapore tournament at Sentosa Golf Club on Sunday.
Gooch and Garcia shadowed each other for most of the opening two rounds and the final round was no different, with both the American and Spaniard never more than stroke apart as they finished at 17-under 196 to force a playoff.
At the first playoff hole, the par-5 18th, Gooch skirted with the water hazard with his tee shot but played a near perfect second shot into the heart of the green where he easily two-putted for birdie.
Garcia’s second shot at the playoff hole found the greenside bunker and the Spaniard was unable to make his birdie giving Gooch his second successive win and a $4 million prize.
For Gooch, it’s the ninth time he’s either led or shared a lead after an LIV round, the most of any player. He’s now led or shared the lead in the last six rounds.
“It’s one of those days that I’ll remember,” said Gooch. “I grew up watching Sergio. He’s one of the greatest golfers of this generation. To go and battle with him and come out on top is something I’ll never forget.”
Twice LIV Golf tournament winner Brooks Koepka shot 67 to finish third at 16-under 197, one shot ahead of Scott Vincent (67) of Zimbabwe, who had briefly threatened to make it a four-way battle for the title before a bogey at the par-4 15th stalled his momentum.
British Open champion Cam Smith (71) finished in a tie for sixth after he mixed regular birdies with bogeys for an even final round and an overall score of 12-under 201.
Phil Mickelson shot a 72, with two double bogeys in his final round, to fall down the leaderboard into a tie for 13th.
Like the first round, the final round Sunday was delayed for more than an hour after 13 holes of the shotgun format due to severe weather in the area.
Garcia, who began his round on the first hole with Gooch in the shotgun-start format, birdied three of the first nine holes to maintain the lead with the American, who had four birdies and a bogey before nine consecutive pars.
Garcia won the Singapore Open at Sentosa in 2018 and had played bogey-free golf in the first 47 holes but two bogeys at the par-4 12th and 15th hampered his efforts of a repeat victory here.
At the par-5 18th in regulation, Gooch had 41-foot putt for eagle which narrowly missed to the left of the cup. The 31-year-old American easily made his birdie to put the pressure back on Garcia.
The Spaniard responded by calmly making birdie from 11 feet to force the playoff.
The next event is at Tulsa, Oklahoma starting May 12.
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Itineraries up to 58 days include immersive explorations of South Pacific islands and a circumnavigation of Australia
SEATTLE, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Three Holland America Line ships are set to explore the lush landscapes and natural wonders of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific in 2024-2025. From unspoiled islands to cosmopolitan cities, Westerdam will spend the season Down Under, while Koningsdam and Zaandam each offer a longer Legendary Voyage to the South Pacific and Hawaii.
In October 2024 Westerdam sails a westwardly South Pacific crossing, followed by the iconic Australia Circumnavigation. From December 2024 through March 2025, the ship offers a series of 14-day departures roundtrip from Sydney, Australia, or between Auckland, New Zealand, and Sydney. Zaandam's "Tales of the South Pacific" in September 2024 is from Vancouver, Canada, to San Diego, California, or roundtrip San Diego, while Koningsdam's "Hawaii, Tahiti and Marquesas" in February 2025 is roundtrip from San Diego.
"Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific are iconically beautiful locations, but they have so much more to offer which is why they remain high on the bucket list of travelers who are looking to see the world with the ease of a cruise," said Beth Bodensteiner, Holland America Line's chief commercial officer. "The Australia Circumnavigation itinerary is the most in-depth immersion a cruiser can have of the continent, and many of our Legendary Voyages make it possible to visit distant destinations from a North American homeport. These cruises are among some of the most notable we offer."
Legendary Voyages Linger Longer
Holland America Line's extended Legendary Voyages range from 25 to 59 days and combine the ceremony of a Grand Voyage with itineraries that feature a comprehensive collection of ports that enrich the experience in each destination. Most of Holland America Line's Legendary Voyages sail roundtrip or to/from a North American homeport, allowing travelers to see the world from their doorstep with a convenient domestic flight and easy embarkation.
Highlights of the Australia and New Zealand 2024-2025 Season
- LEGENDARY: The 35-day "Australia Circumnavigation" departing Nov. 17, 2024, sails Roundtrip from Sydney. Westerdam visits 16 ports around the continent of Australia and includes scenic cruising in the Great Barrier Reef, as well as the remote Ribbon Reef and Far North Regions. Guests enjoy overnight calls at Freemantle (Perth), Australia, and Hobart, Tasmania, along with a late-night departure from Adelaide. Beyond Australia, the ship will call at Komodo Island.
- From January through March 2025, Westerdam offers 14-day "Australia and New Zealand" cruises between Auckland and Sydney. The sailings include six ports around New Zealand and a call at Hobart. All itineraries include scenic cruising in Fiordland National Park, and select dates also include Milford Sound.
- A special 14-day "New Zealand Holiday" cruise departing Dec. 22, 2024, is roundtrip from Sydney. Guests spend the holidays exploring six ports around New Zealand, including an overnight call at Wellington. The holiday itinerary also features scenic cruising in Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound.
Highlights of the South Pacific 2024-2025 Season
- LEGENDARY: 51- or 56-day "Tales of the South Pacific" voyage aboard Zaandam. The 51-day itinerary is roundtrip from San Diego departing Sept. 30, 2024, while the 56-day cruise is from Vancouver to San Diego departing Sept. 25. The exploration takes a counterclockwise route around the South Pacific, with 20 calls in Hawaii, Kiribati, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Niue, Cook and Society Islands, Marquesas and Tahiti. Guests have extra time ashore with overnights at Honolulu, Hawaii, and Papeete, Tahiti, as well as late-night departures from Honolulu and Suva, Fiji.
- Westerdam's 23-day "South Pacific Crossing" departing Oct. 24, 2024, is from Seattle, Washington, to Sydney. The Pacific Ocean crossing includes seven ports in Hawaii, New Caledonia, Fiji and American Samoa.
- LEGENDARY: The 35-day "Hawaii, Tahiti and Marquesas" aboard Koningsdam departs Feb. 15, 2025, and is roundtrip from San Diego. The ship makes four calls in Hawaii and six additional island calls throughout the South Pacific. Overnights include Honolulu, Raiatea, Moorea and Papeete.
- LEGENDARY: Westerdam's 29-day "South Pacific Crossing" departing March 30, 2025, is from Sydney to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Guests discover 12 ports in Hawaii, American Samoa, Fiji and New Caledonia. The itinerary offers an overnight at Honolulu, plus late-night departures from Lahaina and Kona, Hawaii; Suva; and Nouméa, New Caledonia.
Book Back-to-Back Cruises with a Collectors' Voyage
Ranging from 43 to 58 days, Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific Collectors' Voyages are perfect for avid explorers seeking a more extensive cruise experience. The voyages combine back-to-back, nonrepeating itineraries and represent the best per-day value for guests.
Have It All
For a limited time, when guests book select 2024-2025 Australia/New Zealand cruises with the Have It All premium package, the standard package amenities of shore excursions, specialty dining, a Signature Beverage Package and Surf Wi-Fi are included — plus the added perk of free prepaid Crew Appreciation, along with free upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi. Terms and conditions apply. Visit hollandamerica.com for full details.
Beginning fares for 2025 Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific cruises range from $2,449 to $10,999 per person, double occupancy, depending on length. Taxes, fees and port expenses are additional.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Editors Note: Photos are available at https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/jebkog2x.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and the Holland America Blog. You can also access all social media outlets via the home page at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line
Holland America Line, part of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL and NYSE:CUK), has been exploring the world for 150 years with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to each destination. Offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience, its fleet visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world and has shared the thrill of Alaska for 75 years — longer than any other cruise line. Holland America Line's 11 vessels feature a diverse range of enriching activities and amenities focused on destination immersion and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from a Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.
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CA Sacramento CA Zone Forecast for Monday, July 18, 2022
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Interior Northern California Zone Forecasts for California
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
158 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for today, tonight, and Wednesday.
CAZ013-192300-
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County-
Including the city of Shasta Dam
158 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 83 to 98 higher elevations...95 to
103 lower elevations. Light winds becoming south up to 10 mph in
the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 56 to 71 higher elevations...65 to
73 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph in
the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 100 higher elevations...96 to
104 lower elevations. Light winds becoming south up to 10 mph in
the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 70 higher elevations...64 to
72 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the north after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 83 to 98 higher elevations...95 to
103 lower elevations. Light winds becoming south up to 10 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear, cooler. Lows 54 to 69.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 84 to 99.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 56 to 71. Highs 86 to
101.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 59 to 74. Highs
88 to 103.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
SHASTA DAM 101 72 102 / 0 0 0
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CAZ014-192300-
Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County-
Including the city of Burney
158 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 84 to 94. Prevailing southwest winds up to
15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 51 to 63. Prevailing southwest winds up to
10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph in the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 96. Light winds becoming west up
to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 49 to 62. Prevailing southwest
winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 83 to 94. Light winds becoming west up
to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 47 to 59.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 82 to 94.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 47 to 61. Highs 83 to
98.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 51 to 63. Highs
86 to 98.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
BURNEY 91 54 93 / 0 0 0
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CAZ015-192300-
Northern Sacramento Valley-
Including the cities of Redding and Red Bluff
158 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 99 to 105. Light winds becoming south 10 to
15 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 66 to 72. Southeast winds up to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 103. Light winds becoming south
around 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 71. South winds up to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs around 102. Light winds becoming south
around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 63 to 69.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 99.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Clear. Lows 63 to 73. Highs 99 to
106.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
REDDING 104 67 105 / 0 0 0
RED BLUFF 103 69 105 / 0 0 0
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CAZ016-192300-
Central Sacramento Valley-
Including the cities of Chico, Oroville, and Marysville/Yuba City
158 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 101. Southeast winds up to 10 mph
with gusts to around 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 70. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 101. Light winds becoming south
around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 58 to 68. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs around 101. Southeast winds up to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 57 to 67.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 97.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Clear. Lows 58 to 68. Highs 97 to
103.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
CHICO 102 69 103 / 0 0 0
OROVILLE 102 67 103 / 0 0 0
MARYSVILLE/YUBA CITY 102 62 102 / 0 0 0
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CAZ017-192300-
Southern Sacramento Valley-
Including the city of Sacramento
158 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 103. South winds up to 10 mph with
gusts to around 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 58 to 68. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 103. South winds up to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 56 to 66. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 103. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 65.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 98.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Clear. Lows 56 to 66. Highs 91 to
101.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
SACRAMENTO 100 62 102 / 0 0 0
SAC EXEC AIRPORT 99 60 98 / 0 0 0
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CAZ018-192300-
Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Including the city of Fairfield/Suisun
158 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 88 to 94...except 81 to 87 near the bay.
West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 54 to 62. West winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 88 to 94...except 81 to 87 near the
bay. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 54 to 60. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 88 to 94...except 82 to 88 near the bay.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 58.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 84 to 90.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Clear. Lows around 58. Highs 86 to
92.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 56 to 62.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 91.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
FAIRFIELD/SUISUN 94 56 95 / 0 0 0
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CAZ019-192300-
Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Stockton and Modesto
158 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 103. Northwest winds up to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 61 to 71. Northwest winds up to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 103. Northwest winds up to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 59 to 69. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 94 to 102. Northwest winds up to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 57 to 67.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 98.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 56 to 66. Highs 91 to
101.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 59 to 69.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 93 to 101.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
STOCKTON 100 64 100 / 0 0 0
MODESTO 101 67 101 / 0 0 0
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CAZ063-192300-
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County-
Including the city of Alder Springs
158 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 78 to 93 higher elevations...96 to
101 lower elevations. Prevailing north winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 64 to 76. Prevailing west winds up to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 79 to 94 higher elevations...97 to
103 lower elevations. Prevailing north winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear, cooler. Lows 60 to 74. Prevailing west
winds up to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 78 to 93 higher elevations...96 to
102 lower elevations. Prevailing northwest winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the south in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear, cooler. Lows 57 to 71.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 79 to 94.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 75. Highs
82 to 97.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 84 to 99.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
ALDER SPRINGS 88 68 88 / 0 0 0
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CAZ066-192300-
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-
Including the city of Paradise
158 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 89 to 103. Prevailing southeast winds up to
10 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 75. Prevailing south winds up to
10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 104. Prevailing east winds up to
10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 64 to 74. Prevailing south winds
5 to 15 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 87 to 99 higher elevations...94 to
102 lower elevations. Light winds becoming southwest up to 10 mph
in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 62 to 72.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 86 to 100.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 62 to 73. Highs 87 to
102.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 66 to 74. Highs
89 to 103.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
PARADISE 95 74 95 / 0 0 0
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CAZ067-192300-
Motherlode-
Including the cities of Grass Valley and Jackson
158 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 91 to 101. Light winds becoming west up to
10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 75. Prevailing west winds up to
10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 91 to 101. Prevailing east winds up to
10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 63 to 71. Prevailing west winds up
to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 100. Light winds becoming west up
to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 61 to 69.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 87 to 97.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Clear. Lows 59 to 72. Highs 87 to
99.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
GRASS VALLEY 94 67 94 / 0 0 0
JACKSON 96 68 96 / 0 0 0
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CAZ068-192300-
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
Including the cities of Chester and Quincy
158 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 73 to 88 higher elevations...79 to 94 lower
elevations. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear, cooler. Lows 55 to 70. Prevailing southwest
winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 90 higher elevations...81 to
96 lower elevations. Light winds becoming southwest 5 to 15 mph
in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 53 to 68. Prevailing southwest
winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 74 to 89 higher elevations...80 to
95 lower elevations. Light winds becoming southwest up to 10 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 51 to 66.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 76 to 91.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 52 to 67. Highs 78 to
93.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 70. Highs
80 to 95.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
QUINCY 94 52 97 / 0 0 0
CHESTER 91 54 93 / 0 0 0
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CAZ069-192300-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the city of Blue Canyon
158 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 85 higher elevations...85 to 95 lower
elevations. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to
the southwest in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear, cooler. Lows 52 to 67 higher elevations...63 to
75 lower elevations. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph shifting
to the east after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 73 to 88 higher elevations...86 to
96 lower elevations. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 50 to 65 higher elevations...60 to
72 lower elevations. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph shifting
to the east after midnight. Gusts up to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 72 to 87 higher elevations...86 to
96 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting
to the west in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 51 to 66.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 90.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Clear. Lows 53 to 68. Highs 76 to
91.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
BLUE CANYON 82 68 84 / 0 0 0
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rising again on Thursday as a bit more fear evaporates from Wall Street.
The S&P 500 was 0.6% higher in early trading. It’s on pace for its fifth gain in the last six days, and its recent roll has it up for the month after struggling in earlier weeks on worries about whether the banking system was cracking under the weight of higher interest rates.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 152 points, or 0.5%, at 32,870, as of 9:40 a.m. Eastern time, while the Nasdaq composite was 0.7% higher.
Forceful actions by regulators worldwide have helped build confidence that the current trouble for banks won't torpedo the economy like the 2008 financial crisis did. Traders have also begun betting heavily that the Federal Reserve will have to cut interest rates soon. Such cuts could offer huge relief after a year of relentless hikes to rates, and they also tend to act like steroids for markets.
To be sure, all the recent ebullience has some professionals on Wall Street wary.
“Markets are pricing the best of both worlds: a recession that brings inflation down rapidly and keeps rates low, yet one where corporate earnings do not fall sharply,” according to analysts at Barclays led by Ajay Rajadhyaksha, global chairman of research.
They are skeptical and think both bonds and U.S. stocks look too expensive.
Since Silicon Valley Bank earlier this month became history's second-biggest U.S. bank failure, Treasury yields in the bond market have tumbled as traders built bets the Federal Reserve would have to take it easier on interest rates.
The Fed has pulled its key overnight rate to a range of 4.75% to 5%, up from virtually zero at the start of last year, to drive down inflation. High rates can do that, but only by taking a blunt hammer to the entire economy. They also drag down prices for stocks and other investments.
The bet on Wall Street has been that the Fed may cut rates as soon as this summer, to release some of the pressure built up on the economy and banks. That has caused the price to soar and the yield to tumble for the two-year Treasury, which tends to move on expectations for Fed action.
Its yield plunged from above 5% earlier this month, when it was at its highest level since 2007, back below 3.60% last week. That’s a massive move for the bond market. It rose Thursday to 4.15% from 4.11% late Wednesday.
Expectations for easier rates in turn have helped to buoy the Big Tech stocks that dominate the S&P 500 and other indexes. That’s because tech and high-growth stocks are seen as some of the biggest beneficiaries of low rates.
But many professionals on Wall Street are saying the Fed would likely cut rates only if a more serious recession for the economy were on the way, one that would pull down corporate earnings more sharply than what’s already expected.
The Fed has indicated it plans to raise rates one more time before holding steady through the end of this year. While it's acknowledged that the turmoil for banks could almost act like a rate hike on its own, inflation is still too high for comfort.
“In sharp recessions – which seems to us the only way to justify bond market pricing, given how high US inflation is – corporate earnings easily drop 30-35%,” Rajadhyaksha and his Barclays colleagues wrote in a report. They added that Big Tech stocks would not be immune from such a downturn.
Nevertheless, the increasingly dominant force on Wall Street seems to be calm.
A measure of nervousness among stock investors on Wall Street on Thursday touched its lowest level since before a mad dash by Silicon Valley Bank customers earlier this month caused its failure and sparked the harsher scrutiny on banks globally.
Almost all of the financial stocks in the S&P 500 rose, as well as some of the banks recently seen as most at risk of seeing an exodus of depositors similar to Silicon Valley Bank's.
A report on Thursday showed that slightly more U.S. workers applied for unemployment benefits last week than expected. That could be a sign of increased layoffs, but the number still remains very low compared with history.
In a separate report, the government revised down its estimate for how much the U.S. economy grew during the last three months of 2022. But it also still showed growth.
“Today’s data may have some investors more willing to see the light at the end of the tunnel for rate hikes but remember a multitude of data will be released before the Fed’s next decision,” said Mike Loewengart, head of model portfolio construction at Morgan Stanley Global Investment Office.
On Friday, the Commerce Department issues its February report on consumer spending. That’s the heart of the U.S. economy. Perhaps more importantly, the report will also give the latest update on the measure of inflation that Fed policymakers prefer to use.
“And we have just seen how quickly the market can be disrupted by unplanned turmoil," Loewengart said, "so investors should remain alert.”
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Cotton, Banks spearhead bill allowing adults to sue doctors who transitioned them as minors
The bill defines biological sex based on genes and body parts and 'without regard' to how one identifies
FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., and Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., are introducing legislation Wednesday in Congress that would allow adults to sue doctors who perform gender transition procedures on them up to 30 years after they turn 18.
Under the Protecting Minors from Medical Malpractice Act, patients or their legal guardians would be able to seek declaratory or injunctive relief against such practitioners, as well as compensatory damages and attorneys' fees. The provisions would apply only to procedures performed after the bill becomes law.
The proposed law also clarifies that federal law cannot be construed to force medical practitioners to offer such procedures and prohibits federal health funds from going to states that force doctors to perform them.
To define a "gender-transition procedure," the bill draws on definitions laid out in a March fact sheet from the Department of Health and Human Services, which claimed gender-affirming care includes social affirmation at any age, puberty blockers during puberty and cross-sex hormone therapy starting during early adolescence. Irreversible surgery to both breasts or genitalia is "typically used in adulthood or case-by-case basis in adolescence," according to the agency.
RACHEL LEVINE's CLAIM ALL AGREE ON ‘GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE’ IS SLAMMED BY DOCTORS ‘IN HIDING’
The bill also specifically defines biological sex as "the genetic classification of an individual as male or female, as reflected in the organization of the body of such individual for a reproductive role or capacity, such as through sex chromosomes, naturally occurring sex hormones, and internal and external genitalia present at birth, without regard to the subjective sense of identity of the individual."
The bill makes an exception for medical procedures related to chromosome abnormalities.
ALABAMA LAW CRIMINALIZING GENDER TRANSITION SURGERY, DRUGS FOR MINORS TAKES EFFECT
Cotton told Fox News Digital in a statement that gender transition procedures "aren't safe or appropriate for children."
"Unfortunately, radical doctors in the United States perform dangerous, experimental, and even sterilizing gender-transition procedures on young kids, who cannot even provide informed consent," Cotton continued. "Our bill allows children who grow up to regret these procedures to sue for damages. Any doctor who performs these irresponsible procedures on kids should pay."
Banks, who serves as chairman of the Republican Study Committee, told Fox News Digital that the official guidance from the Biden administration recommends "irreversible and life-altering surgery for minors too young to apply for a learner’s permit."
"These procedures lack any solid evidence and have been rejected by public health agencies around the world. Ten years from now, there will be hundreds of thousands of Americans who were permanently scarred by the radical Left’s agenda before they reached adulthood."
BIDEN TARGETS GOP LAWS ON GENDER AND SEXUALITY IN SCHOOLS DURING PRIDE MONTH ADDRESS
"If Democrats truly supported gender-confused children, they’d support our effort to give them legal recourse," he added. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., is helping Banks spearhead the bill in the House of Representatives.
Cotton and Banks are the latest lawmakers to weigh in on the national debate over what the Biden administration has described as "gender-affirming care" for minors.
Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine, the highest-ranking transgender person in the U.S. government, stoked controversy earlier this year for claiming during an interview on NPR that "there is no argument" about gender-affirming care among medical professionals who specialize in children and adolescents.
Citing peer-reviewed studies as well as a "lack of conclusive evidence, and the potential for long-term, irreversible effects," the Florida Department of Health took issue with Levine's blanket claim by releasing its own fact sheet advising against the HHS's list of treatment options for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
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SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarian President Rumen Radev on Monday handed a mandate to the third-largest political party in parliament to form a government after two previous attempts have failed.
Although the chances of the Socialist Party’s success are dim, its floor leader, Georgi Svilenski, said his party would invite the three other groups in the former coalition to give it a new try.
Svilenski told Radev that he would make every effort to see the mandate fulfilled, because the public needed calm and certainty.
The move comes after the two main groups in parliament — the reformist We Continue the Change party and the center right GERB party — failed to end the European Union and NATO member’s latest political crisis amid soaring tensions with Russia.
The ouster of the pro-Western Cabinet of Kiril Petkov, who took office last December pledging zero tolerance for corruption, helped pave the way toward a new election, which analysts expected to bring a stronger presence of nationalist and pro-Russia groups in parliament.
The Socialists have said that they will propose that the candidate prime minister should come from the We Continue the Change party, given it is the largest group in parliament.
If the coalition talks fail, which analysts say is more than likely, the president must dissolve parliament, appoint a caretaker government, and schedule another early parliamentary election,
The vote would be held in early October, and it would be Bulgaria’s fourth parliamentary election since April 2021.
Political analysts expect that a new vote could have a similar outcome and deepen the political impasse that has gripped the European Union’s poorest member.
They also expect political instability to hinder Bulgaria’s ability to tap the EU’s coronavirus economic recovery fund and disrupt its path toward adopting the euro currency in 2024. | https://www.fox16.com/news/world-news/ap-international/bulgarias-president-asks-third-party-to-form-a-government/ | 2022-07-18 16:51:37 | 0 | https://www.fox16.com/news/world-news/ap-international/bulgarias-president-asks-third-party-to-form-a-government/ |
Panthers vs. Hurricanes Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under - Stanley Cup Semifinals Game 4
On Wednesday the Carolina Hurricanes take the road to square off against the Florida Panthers for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals, beginning at 8:00 PM ET on TNT, CBC, SportsNet, and TVAS. The Panthers have a 3-0 lead in the series. The Hurricanes are underdogs (-105) in this decisive matchup against the Panthers (-115).
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Panthers vs. Hurricanes Predictions for Wednesday
Our model for this contest predicts a final score of Panthers 4, Hurricanes 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-115)
- Computer Predicted Total: 6.2
- Computer Predicted Spread: Panthers (-0.6)
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Panthers vs Hurricanes Additional Info
Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers are 12-8-20 in overtime matchups on their way to a 42-32-8 overall record.
- In the 33 games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 20-6-7 record (good for 47 points).
- The 11 times this season the Panthers finished a game with just one goal, they went 2-8-1 (five points).
- Florida has taken seven points from the 18 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (3-14-1 record).
- The Panthers are 48-13-6 in the 67 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 102 points).
- In the 41 games when Florida has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 25-12-4 to register 54 points.
- In the 56 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 29-24-3 (61 points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 37 games, going 23-11-3 to record 49 points.
Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes have a record of 52-21-9 this season and are 16-11-27 in overtime contests.
- In the 41 games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 58 points.
- In eight games this season when the Hurricanes ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of six points (2-4-2).
- Carolina has earned 16 points (6-8-4 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Hurricanes have earned 109 points in their 63 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Carolina has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 25 games and registered 44 points with a record of 22-3-0.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Carolina has posted a record of 50-20-6 (106 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 7-5-3 to record 17 points.
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Panthers vs. Hurricanes Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT, CBC, SportsNet, and TVAS
- Where: BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida
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16-year-old confesses over Instagram to fatal shooting, Pennsylvania police say
Posted/updated on: November 27, 2022 at 3:48 pm(BENSALEM, Penn.) -- A Pennsylvania teen has been charged with murder after he allegedly confessed over Instagram to fatally shooting another child, according to police.
The Bensalem Police Department received a 911 call Friday afternoon about a possible homicide, with the caller detailing an Instagram video chat she received from a friend, according to a police press release.
In the chat, the teen stated that he "had just killed someone" before flipping the camera around and showing the legs and feet of someone covered in blood, police said. He then asked for assistance with disposing the body, according to police.
The caller told police that the teen who sent the message lived at the Top of the Ridge trailer park in Bensalem, the release states. When officers arrived, the teen ran out of the back of a trailer, and he was later arrested about a mile away on Newport Mews Drive and Groton Drive, police said.
Officers who entered the trailer observed a girl on the floor of the bathroom dead from an apparent gunshot wound, according to authorities. There were also "substantial steps" taken to clean up the crime scene, investigators said.
The victim's identity and age have not been released, other than that she is a juvenile.
The suspect, 16-year-old Joshua Cooper, is being charged as an adult for criminal homicide, possessing instruments of crime and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, police said.
He attended a preliminary arraignment Friday night where he was denied bail, online court records show. It is unclear whether he entered a plea.
Cooper is being held at the Edison Juvenile Detention Center, police said. His arraignment has been scheduled for Dec. 7, according to online records.
An attorney for the teen was not listed on online court records. Instagram did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment.
Investigators are asking anyone with more information on the case to call the Bensalem Police Department.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Bridge City Montessori School is re-opening in a new location in Southeast Portland.
Director Erin McCann told KOIN 6 News they opened the school in 2016 but noticed another spot was opening that would fit their needs better.
Bridge City Montessori is now on Southeast 67th in the heart of the Foster-Powell neighborhood. It’s the first Montessori school in Oregon where both deaf and hard-of-hearing children can learn together with hearing children. | https://www.koin.com/news/education/bridge-city-montessori-re-opens-in-se-portland/ | 2022-06-13 01:49:55 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/news/education/bridge-city-montessori-re-opens-in-se-portland/ |
Ketel Marte Player Prop Bets: Diamondbacks vs. Nationals - May 7
Published: May. 7, 2023 at 8:24 AM MST|Updated: 2 hours ago
The Arizona Diamondbacks, including Ketel Marte (.206 batting average in his past 10 games), battle starting pitcher Trevor Williams and the Washington Nationals at Chase Field, Sunday at 4:10 PM ET.
He had a one-hit performance in his most recent game (1-for-5) against the Nationals.
Ketel Marte Game Info & Props vs. the Nationals
- Game Day: Sunday, May 7, 2023
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
- Stadium: Chase Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Nationals Starter: Trevor Williams
- TV Channel: BSAZ
- Hits Prop: Over/under 1.5 hits (Over odds: +175)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +500)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +140)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: -118)
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Ketel Marte At The Plate
- Marte has seven doubles, two triples, five home runs and eight walks while batting .259.
- Among qualifying hitters in MLB play, he ranks 87th in batting average, 117th in on-base percentage, and 48th in slugging.
- Marte has picked up a hit in 20 of 30 games this year, with multiple hits seven times.
- He has gone deep in 16.7% of his games in 2023 (five of 30), and 4% of his trips to the dish.
- Marte has picked up an RBI in eight games this season (26.7%), with two or more RBI in six of them (20.0%).
- He has scored in 15 games this season (50.0%), including multiple runs in three games.
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Ketel Marte Home/Away Batting Splits
Nationals Pitching Rankings
- The 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Nationals pitching staff ranks 25th in the league.
- The Nationals have a 4.42 team ERA that ranks 16th among all league pitching staffs.
- Nationals pitchers combine to surrender 37 total home runs at a clip of 1.1 per game (to rank 14th in baseball).
- Williams (1-1 with a 3.41 ERA and 21 strikeouts in 31 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Nationals, his seventh of the season.
- In his last appearance on Tuesday, the right-hander threw 5 1/3 scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs while surrendering four hits.
- In six games this season, the 31-year-old has a 3.41 ERA and 6 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .262 to his opponents.
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Senators introduce bills to curb mishandling of classified documents & stop leaks
Classified documents have been found at the homes of Joe Biden, Donald Trump and Mike Pence
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Presidents and vice presidents will have new checks and balances when it comes to handling classified documents under a pair of bills proposed by a bipartisan group of Senators. The measures come after officials revealed that they discovered classified documents at the properties of President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and former Vice President Mike Pence.
“We would require a security review of presidential and vice-presidential records in order to ensure that records that are being classified are not marked improperly and that there is a process in place before presidents and vice presidents take those documents as they leave office,” said Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), who chairs the Intelligence Committee.
The additional oversight is one of many reforms that bipartisan lawmakers claim are needed in order to protect sensitive material. They have now introduced two bills: the Classification Reform Act of 2023 and the Sensible Classification Act of 2023. The Senators said the bills address two key issues: that too many documents are classified and too many people have access to them.
“Every single day, more and more classified documents are created. They then build into a digital tsunami that basically overwhelms the declassification system,” said Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.).
In addition to implementing a security review for presidential & vice presidential records, the Classification Reform Act would crack down on how long a document can be classified. It would enforce a maximum 25-year-period for classification, which only agency heads or the president could extend. Additionally, it would create a financial incentive for agencies to lessen the number of documents they mark as classified by essentially implementing a ‘tax’ on the documents. Other measures of the bill include a new system for accountability. Plus, it would define classified documents as only those ‘where the harm to national security reasonably expected from disclosure outweighs the public interest.”
“We are moving this Congress and this administration towards the right size balance of what should be classified, what is classified, and what should be declassified,” said Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas)
The Senators’ second bill, called the Sensible Classification Act of 2023, would force agencies to take a hard look at how many people have security clearances. It further directs the federal government to develop better technology to handle classification and declassification. Additionally, it requires more training for workers on ‘sensible’ classification and it establishes a hierarchy of authority to oversee classified documents.
Underscoring the importance of protecting classified documents, the Senators noted that last month an Air National Guardsman was accused of leaking confidential Pentagon documents. The Pentagon is conducting an internal review.
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MEHAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani volunteers spread out in boats Wednesday across the inundated Sindh province to try and rescue those stranded in submerged towns and villages as the country struggles with record-breaking floods.
The unprecedented deluge, which began in mid-June, has triggered landslides and collapsed houses, killing 1,355 people and leaving over 600,000 homeless. At one point, an estimated third of Pakistan was submerged for weeks in floodwaters.
Set off by exceptionally heavy monsoon rains, the flooding has so far affected 3.3 million people, of which 177,265 have been evacuated from their homes, according to the National Disaster Management Authority.
The volunteers, from various charities, last month joined the massive operation led by the government and supported by the country's powerful military, to save as many lives as possible amid the surging waters that have destroyed crops, roads, bridges and homes.
The rescuers face an uphill struggle as many residents — especially in remote areas — refused to evacuate and stayed on in their homes, believing they would not be in danger from the floods.
The volunteers who reached the town of Mehar in the southern part of Sindh province, have evacuated scores of people over the past weeks, said Mohammad Ilyas, a volunteer from al-Khidmat Foundation, a local charity.
Koro Khan, 45, rescued from the nearby village of Sultan Bhatti, told The Associated Press that he had waited for help for 13 days.
“We were stuck ... I lost my house and everything," he said, adding that he couldn't take any of his belongings from his home and was now uncertain about his future.
Ilyas, who spoke to the AP by phone, said he had been going out in his boat this week from one village to another, just randomly, and had brought dozens to safety himself — including a pregnant woman he rescued on Wednesday from Mehar.
“We are grateful to God that we saved this woman, who was about to give birth to a child," he said.
In neighboring Baluchistan's Naseerabad district, volunteer Meer Ahmed from the Edhi Foundation said he and his colleagues evacuated more than 4,000 people from flood-hit areas in the past several weeks.
Although the rains eased off and the floodwaters have receded in many parts of Pakistan, Sindh remains one of the worst-hit regions. It prompted the United Nations last week to issue an appeal for $160 million in emergency aid for Pakistan's flood victims.
Since then, many countries and international aid agencies have rushed food, medicines and other supplies to Pakistan.
In televised remarks, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said Wednesday he visited Sindh earlier in the day and saw what he described as something resembling “a sea of water" in the province — adding that he had never seen such devastation in his life before.
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Company makes bulletproof bookshelves to protect students during school shootings
Published: Jun. 8, 2022 at 11:38 AM EDT|Updated: 48 minutes ago
ATLANTA (WXIA) - A company out of Atlanta is making bulletproof bookcases designed to protect students during a school shooting.
The bookshelves are real shelves, but they also have a layer of Kevlar along the back and sides.
Not only is it bulletproof, but it could keep a gunman from getting into a classroom.
The CEO of ProtectED Solutions says once there’s a lockdown or an alert, it only takes a teacher or students a few seconds to pull it out from the wall, line it up, and lock it into place to blockade the classroom’s door.
The bookshelves are already being used in schools in New Jersey.
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SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa woman faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison after being found guilty of first-degree murder for the strangulation death of another woman nearly two years ago in her Lake Park home.
A judge found 27-year-old Allison Decker, 27, of Sioux City, guilty Tuesday of the murder charge, as well as theft and conspiracy to commit theft in the death of 25-year-old Angel Bastman, the Sioux City Journal reported. Decker’s codefendant, 25-year-old Justice Berntson, also was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in prison for attempted murder in Bastman’s death.
Bastman’s body was found in her home on Dec. 22, 2020. She had been strangled with a belt.
Investigators said Berntson and Bastman had been doing heroin together and argued the day before her body was found. The argument led to a fight between Decker and Bastman, and prosecutors said Decker strangled Bastman with the belt. Officials said Bernston did nothing to stop it.
After Bastman was killed, investigators said, Berntson and Decker stole electronics and other household and personal items from the house. Police spotted Berntson driving Bastman's missing rental car in Sioux City four days after her body was found, and he was arrested after a police chase led to him crashing the car. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Woman-found-guilty-man-sentenced-to-prison-for-17258645.php | 2022-06-22 19:36:52 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Woman-found-guilty-man-sentenced-to-prison-for-17258645.php |
WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, May 21, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
303 PM EDT Sat May 21 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Jefferson, southwestern Lewis and northeastern Oswego Counties
through 400 PM EDT...
At 302 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pulaski and moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Drum, Lowville, Pulaski, Adams, Redfield, Selkirk Shores State
Park, Mexico Point State Park, Barnes Corners, Whetstone Gulf State
Park, Richland, Mexico, Martinsburg, Black River, Greig, Rodman,
Orwell, Lorraine, Copenhagen, Sandy Creek and Lacona.
This includes Interstate 81 between exits 33 and 40.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 4337 7607 4352 7629 4403 7579 4368 7534
TIME...MOT...LOC 1902Z 227DEG 32KT 4355 7604
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VentureMed Group, Inc., a privately held medical device innovator in access management for arteriovenous (AV) fistulas and grafts and vessel preparation for interventional treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) announced new data presentations in peripheral artery disease (PAD) with DCB's in addition to 12-month AV Registry Data. These presentations will be given as part of the VEITH Symposium Annual Scientific Meeting 2022. The congress will take place in New York, New York from November 15-19th.
Data presented will cover the use of FLEX Vessel Prep System in both PAD treatment with DCB and also in AV access interventions. The AV Access presentation will expand the 6-month AV Registry data presented at VASA in June with 12-month results.
The two presentations are as follows:
Late Breaking Trial with FLEX Vessel Prep and DCB's Show Better 12-Month Results With FemPop
Eric A. Secemsky, MD, MSc, RPVI, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM
Director | Vascular Intervention | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Section Head | Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Research | Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Medicine| Harvard Medical School.
Saturday November 19 6:55am EST
FLEX Vessel Prep System: Clinical Outcomes And Utility In HD Access Practice - AV Registry 12-Month Study Results
John E. Aruny, MD
Primary Investigator,
Dialysis Access Institute,
Orangeburg, SC.
Saturday November 19, 8:22am EST
The VentureMed Group, Inc. develops and markets innovative endovascular medical devices to solve unmet medical needs in the treatment of stenoses of AV fistulas and grafts and PAD. The FLEX VP™ System is a unique, non-balloon-based approach to optimizing revascularization by creating long controlled-depth micro-incisions that release circumferential tension to improve vessel compliance and enable luminal gain with less vessel trauma that may cause restenosis. FLEX was designed to provide controlled and predictable pre-treatment to optimize outcomes in complex stenoses & lesions of any length or vessel morphology. The FLEX VP System received CE Mark and 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration.
For more information, visit www.VentureMedgroup.com.
Media contact: Kathy Leith
info@venturemedgroup.com
+1 (763) 296-2026
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movr Prescribe helps organizations provide personalized exercise recommendations at scale
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - movr (www.movewithmovr.com), a leading movement health company, announced today the launch of movr Prescribe, its exercise prescription technology. Following the release of movr Assess last month, movr is furthering its movement health offering to better serve fitness tech, health, tactical and high-performance organizations looking to connect movement assessments to personalized exercise recommendations and insights. movr Prescribe automates the process of recommending movements that measurably improve function, specific to the needs of an individual.
"Scaling personalized movement health solutions is a complex task and Prescribe as a product is many years in the making for us. The technology behind it combines the best assessment-based methodology and the experience of thousands of in-person client sessions with a scalable and individualized prescription element delivered digitally," said Aaron De Jong, movr Founder and CEO. "Coming to market with a proven, evidence-based solution at a time when individuals, companies, and technologies are realizing that step and rep counting doesn't solve for specific MSK dysfunction is important for us and our partners."
While movr Assess enables organizations to create unique movement health profiles for their people, movr Prescribe uses the assessment data to curate personalized movement protocols that improve feel and function for every individual. Working together, the two products enable the real-time and on-demand delivery of individualized corrective exercises and programming that until now has required in-person, one-on-one coaching.
"Missed workdays, pain, physical discomfort, unmet performance goals, MSK injuries and physical therapy spend are all pain points experienced by our partners and the markets we are in. We can now solve for the root causes associated with movement dysfunction, giving individuals and companies an easy-to-implement, actionable and effective way forward," continued De Jong. "One size fits all doesn't work with movement health. Personalized recommendations are needed, and with Prescribe, we can deploy these in any platform or alongside any technology with our platform-agnostic software. We are excited about the opportunity to grow through channel partners and direct integrations and are already in-market with Prescribe alongside several commercial partners in digital fitness, health and tactical."
Access to movr's library of corrective exercises is made available via its API and cross-platform mobile SDK to deliver dynamic and personalized exercise prescriptions. movr Prescribe also seamlessly integrates with any existing exercise library. To learn more about movr Prescribe or to book a free demo of the platform, please reach out: hello@movewithmovr.com.
movr measurably improves how people move, feel, and perform by providing personalized movement health assessments, recommendations and data insights. To learn more, please visit: www.movewithmovr.com.
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, July 23, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
905 PM MDT Fri Jul 22 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM MDT/115 AM CDT/ SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest Texas,
including the following counties, in southeast New Mexico, Eddy.
In southwest Texas, Culberson.
* WHEN...Until 1215 AM MDT /115 AM CDT/.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 905 PM MDT /1005 PM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy
rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and
1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Carlsbad, Loving, Whites City, Carlsbad Caverns National
Park, Malaga and Cavern City Air Terminal.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
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Based on the results from early voting, Jacky McCoy of Columbia is in the lead in the race for two seats on the Howard County Board of Education with 3,741 votes (20.86%), followed by Dan Newberger of Columbia with 3,678 votes (20.51%), Linfeng Chen of North Laurel with 2,602 votes (14.51%) and Tudy Adler of Clarksville, with 2,337 votes (13.03%).
In Howard, the two at-large seats on the seven-member Board of Education are up for grabs. Current at-large school board members Chao Wu and Vicky Cutroneo are vacating their positions at the end of this year. Beginning in June 2020, the way that Howard County residents vote for school board members changed. Now, five of the seven school board members are elected by voters in their respective County Council districts. The remaining two members are elected at-large, meaning any registered voter can vote for them.
In the primary, voters could select four candidates on their ballots. The top four candidates will advance to the general election in November. Other candidates are Susan Dreisch of Ellicott City, Julie Hotopp of Columbia, Monique Richards of Ellicott City and Meg Ricks of Elkridge.
In the county executive race early voting results, Allan Kittleman earned the most votes among Republican candidates with 2,371 (95.7%) while incumbent Calvin Ball led the Democrats with 6,216 votes (88.66%).
In the county council race, incumbent Liz Walsh led Democrats in District 1 with 827 votes (70.68%) and Janssen Evelyn pulled ahead amongst Democratic candidates in District 4 with 997 votes (52.12%). In the other council races, candidates ran unopposed in the primary.
Howard County Election Director Guy Mickley said turnout for in-person voting seemed lower than in previous years, likely prompted by the ease of mail-in voting, which has been an option to any voter for any reason since 2020.
Howard County has 228,019 registered voters. As of Monday, about 13,000 mail-in ballots had been returned to the Howard County Board of Elections, Mickley said, and 10,471 registered voters (4.6%) participated in early voting.
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LEHI, Utah, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PCF Insurance Services (PCF), a top 20 U.S. insurance brokerage firm, announced today the appointment of Jenni Lee Crocker as President of the company. In this role, Crocker will be responsible for fueling PCF's agency partnership potential, organic growth, enterprise carrier relationships and strategic partner initiatives. Prior to her appointment, Crocker held the position of Senior Vice President, Growth & Operations for the past year, where she helped shape new agency partnerships, enabled growth, fostered national carrier appointments, and focused on risk advisory and business transformation. Crocker will remain on the board of directors at PCF Insurance after completing her two-year tenure as board member.
"PCF's board of directors, along with our executive team, believe that Jenni Lee's appointment as President of our company is a strategic move that will help take our company and partner network to the next level," said Peter C. Foy, Founder, Chairman and CEO of PCF Insurance. "With her combination of a laser focus on collaborative solutions that drive organic growth and results and serving as a trusted leader for our Agency Partners, I have no doubt that Jenni Lee will excel in her new role."
Crocker brings more than 27 years of experience in sales and growth, management, risk advisory and business transformation experience. Before joining PCF Insurance in 2022, she spent over ten years at Marsh, where she served as Managing Director and Corporate Leader for the Mid-Atlantic region from 2018, and Virginia Office Head prior. Before her time at Marsh, Crocker spent over 15 years as part of Ernst & Young's insurance practice, serving large insurance carriers and brokers, as well as financial services companies. During her first year at PCF Insurance, she helped the company realize and maintain 10% organic growth by year-end 2022, far exceeding industry benchmarks.
"I am honored to become PCF's new President and to continue my tenure with the company," said Crocker. "I wake up every day passionate about developing our business and nurturing organic growth. My focus has always been on creating opportunities for our Agency Partners and expanding those opportunities to benefit all. I am grateful for the opportunity to create incremental change at PCF that results in gains for all of my colleagues."
With an undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond and a master's degree from The George Washington University, as well as her broker license, Crocker also leverages her leadership skills and insurance background to serve within her local community. Crocker is a board member of the University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business Risk, as well as serving as a Richmond Ballet Trustee and on the Association for Corporate Growth Membership Committee. Crocker is also President of The Skylight Initiative, a group dedicated to empowering women membership on boards of directors for publicly traded companies.
About PCF Insurance Services
A top 20 U.S. broker headquartered in Lehi, Utah, PCF Insurance Services is a leading full-service consultant and insurance brokerage firm offering a broad array of commercial, life and health, employee benefits, and workers' compensation solutions. Propelled by its people, PCF Insurance's agency-centric operating model and entrepreneurial environment support its tremendous growth profile, offering partner agencies alignment through equity ownership, significant leadership incentives, and resources. Ranked #20 on Business Insurance's 2022 Top 100 Brokers and #13 on Insurance Journal's 2022 Top Property/Casualty Agencies, PCF Insurance is a notable leader in the insurance space, with 3,100 employees across the U.S. Learn more at pcfins.com.
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Neither of Kalon Barnes' first two NFL stops resulted in playing time for the Silsbee native.
Barnes has now landed with a new team willing to give him a chance on its active roster.
The Minnesota Vikings signed Barnes Wednesday, placing him on the team's 53-man roster for this week's home game against the Indianapolis Colts. Barnes, a cornerback, arrived at the Vikings complex and quickly got to work studying the playbook and meeting new teammates.
Related: Silsbee native, Baylor DB declares for NFL draft
Barnes isn't sure what his role will be in Minnesota, but said he'll do everything possible to prepare for his latest NFL opportunity.
"I don't know what the plans are for me," Barnes said in an interview with 5 Eyewitness News in Minneapolis. "All I can do right now is get in the playbook and get in the rotation as fast as I can."
Barnes has bounced around a bit during his first professional season. He was drafted in the seventh round by the Carolina Panthers last April, then was waived by the team in late August.
Two days later, Barnes signed with the Miami Dolphins and was placed on their practice squad, where he had been until Wednesday.
Barnes is known around the league for his speed. After spending four years at Baylor University, he flirted with history at the NFL combine. Barnes ran the 40-yard dash in 4.23 seconds, which was the second-fastest time ever recorded at the combine.
Barnes' speed dates back to his high school days. He was a state-champion sprinter at Silsbee, winning four different event titles from 2018-19.
He set the Texas high school record in the 100-meter dash at 10.22 seconds, which qualified for the Olympic trials at the time. The next season as a senior, Barnes smashed that record at the state meet with a time of 10.04, only to have it wiped out because of unfit wind conditions.
Related: Barnes set state records at Silsbee High School
Barnes figures his speed could make him a good gunner on the Vikings' special teams unit, but also hopes for a chance to show that he's a complete cornerback.
"The league knows that I'm a fast guy, but from my perspective, I want to show the world that I'm more of a football player than just speed," Barnes said.
The Vikings are 10-3 this season and lead the NFC North Division by three games. Minnesota was one of the teams Barnes visited during his pre-draft process.
"It's a good team atmosphere here, and I could feel it," Barnes said. "The guys have greeted me with open arms."
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Gov. Greg Abbott’s response to the opioid overdose epidemic in Texas is to launch an insufficient and ill-considered program called One Pill Kills. This $10 million effort, announced in early April, creates a fentanyl public awareness campaign and funds the distribution of 20,000 doses of intranasal Narcan.
Narcan is the brand name of Naloxone, a medicine used to quickly reverse the sometimes fatal effects of fentanyl, heroin and other opioids. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin and is a leading cause of death among adult Americans. Last year, fentanyl killed more than 2,100 Texans. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas has experienced a 500 percent increase in fentanyl-related deaths since 2019.
Texas trails the nation in state spending on mental health and substance abuse treatment per capita, and in the number of treatment centers per capita.
According to the Texas Tribune, a dose of injectable intramuscular naloxone costs $1 to $25 a unit, while a kit of two doses of intranasal Narcan can cost more than $125. Even at the state’s negotiated rate of $75 a kit for intranasal Narcan, it is far more cost effective to purchase injectable Narcan and train first responders how to use it.
The governor’s plan is to send Narcan doses to sheriffs in the state’s 254 counties, the allotment based on county size and population. But drug users try to avoid law enforcement at all costs for fear of getting locked up. So, how many do we think are going to come forward and admit they are using opioids and ask a sheriff’s deputy for Narcan?
A person addicted to drugs should be medically detoxed and receive drug treatment. The further we push drug addicts into isolation and darkness, the more their drug abuse can end in overdose and death.
Stigma is a big factor driving the overdose epidemic. We stigmatize drug users, threatening to lock them up for decades, and then we are surprised when they won’t come forward to seek help. If drug users approach a social service agency and are honest about their drug use, they likely will not be eligible for food assistance, housing, child care or employment.
Fentanyl poses particular concerns not only because of its lethality, but also the knowledge and attitudes of the users and treatment personnel. There is a need for targeted prevention programs and public information on fentanyl. Effective overdose reduction programs utilizing the perceptions and behaviors of the users themselves are needed.
There is a better way to create access to Narcan in Texas. Distribute the life-saving drug to those affected by overdosing—to drug users, peers, family members and community members—not cops. Offer education to drug users, their peers, family members and the general population on how to recognize, respond and evaluate an opioid overdose situation.
Jane C. Maxwell, an addiction expert with the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin said, “We certainly need the lifesaving kits, however, we need them in the hands of people who work with drug users such as EMS, harm reduction outreach teams and drop in centers so they can get the kits to those affected by overdosing.”
Provide commonsense solutions such as medication-assisted treatment that addresses the disease of addiction with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat opioid-use disorder. We simply cannot lock this problem away.
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A once-luxurious Miami Beach hotel that hosted the Beatles and President John F. Kennedy during its 1960s heyday was imploded Sunday after falling into disrepair and abandonment in recent years.
The 17-story Deauville Hotel fell into itself after a series of explosions were set off, sending up a large cloud of dust. The hotel was built in 1957 and Kennedy spoke there to the Young Democrats Convention in 1961.
The Beatles performed there in 1964, recording six songs for “The Ed Sullivan Show,” drawing an estimated television audience of 70 million people. Celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones and Sammy Davis Jr. performed there.
The property fell into disrepair over the years and was closed in 2017 after an electrical fire. Miami Beach officials and the family that owned the hotel sparred over millions of dollars in fines for various code violations.
It is unclear what will now happen with the lot.
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, a billionaire New York developer, wanted to buy the property and build a 350-foot-tall (107-meter-tall) hotel and condo tower, but that plan is in limbo. The area has a 200-foot (61-meter) height limit and a city ballot measure that would have allowed the construction failed Tuesday.
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HBCU files complaint over bus search, says students racially profiled
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A historically Black university in North Carolina announced Monday that it has filed a complaint with the Department of Justice seeking a review of a search of a bus carrying students during a traffic stop in South Carolina last month.
Shaw University President Paulette Dillard has accused law enforcement officers in Spartanburg County of racially profiling the 18 students traveling on a contract bus from Raleigh, North Carolina, to a conference in Atlanta on Oct. 5.
Two South Carolina sheriffs have denied that racial profiling played a part in the traffic stop and said the bus was pulled over because it had been swerving.
But at a news conference Monday, Dillard said the issue is how the alleged minor violation turned into a drug search, whether every stop prompts such a search and, if not, what does trigger a search.
“The harmful effects of eroding individual rights under the pretext of law and order are real – and they are rampant all over the country,” she said. “Let’s be clear… racism is about power and systems; and just because there isn’t a knee on someone’s neck doesn’t mean that no harm is being done.”
At a news conference last month, Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright called the racial profiling accusations “just false.” Officers stopped the unmarked bus with tinted windows because it had been swerving, he said. The stop was part of “Operation Rolling Thunder,” a weeklong anti-drug campaign in which deputies and officers with agencies from around the state patrol the county’s highways.
“If anything we’re ever doing is racist, I want to know it, I want to fix it and I want to never let it happen again,” Wright said. “But this case right here has absolutely nothing to do with racism.”
A leashed dog “ran through the baggage,” turning up nothing illegal, Wright said. Police body camera footage shows officers searching several bags in the bus’ underbelly storage. The driver received a warning.
The university’s complaint states that a lane violation would be insufficient justification for a drug search and students’ right to privacy was violated because while the driver consented to a luggage compartment search, passengers didn’t consent to a search of their individual luggage. It also alleges that Operation Rolling Thunder disproportionately targeted Black drivers.
Cherokee County Sheriff Steve Mueller said the officers “didn’t do anything wrong” and could not have known the races of the people inside the bus when they pulled it over.
Wright and Mueller declined to comment Monday on the complaint.
Democratic members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation asked the Justice Department last month to investigate the incident.
The traffic stop comes after an April incident in Georgia, where sheriff’s deputies pulled over the Delaware State University women’s lacrosse team bus and searched it for drugs. Tony Allen, the president of the HBCU, said he was “incensed” and accused the law enforcement officers of intimidation and humiliation.
Liberty County Sheriff William Bowman, who is Black, said in May that deputies had found drugs on a different bus that same morning. The team’s chartered bus was stopped because it was traveling in the left lane, a violation of Georgia law, according to Bowman, who said deputies searched the bus after a drug-sniffing dog “alerted” alongside it. No one was arrested or charged and the driver received a warning.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The crew of a South Dakota Air National Guard F-16 fighter jet that slid off the runway while landing at a Sioux Falls airport Wednesday afternoon is safe, authorities said.
The jet from the 114th Fighter Wing overshot the runway at Joe Foss Field about 2:43 p.m. after returning from a routine training mission. Emergency crews responded to the scene, according to Guard officials.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Indiana Michigan Power is reporting over 6,000 customers without power.
The reason is currently unknown.
Power is expected to be restored by 10 p.m. Sunday according to Indiana Michigan Power.
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A look at the candidates for Bismarck City Commission
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The Bismarck City Commission makes rules about the management and operation of all the city’s departments. This year, four people are running for the two commissioner seats on the ballot.
Anne Cleary is a lifelong Bismarck resident that owns several small businesses in Bismarck and serves on several community boards in the community, including the Bismarck Together 2045 board. She sees the role of city commissioner primarily as a coordinator of many moving parts and interested parties.
“Really creating efficiency within our government so that each one of those sectors, each one of those departments works well within itself, but also works well within other departments, with the other entities within the cities, with the private sectors, so that everything can flow well together, a lot of that comes from the commission table,” said Cleary.
Mike Connelly assists medical facilities in finding staff members. Four years ago, he founded a citizen advocacy program to educate people about government workings in the Bismarck area. He believes his breadth of government exposure uniquely qualifies him for the position of commissioner.
“There’s an average of between 320 and 360 line items that come across the desk at the City Commission in a year. And two of them might be the things that you or anybody else is passionate about, but we need to be able to give 100% to those two, but we also need to respect all 358 others with the same type of energy,” said Connelly.
Brittany Leischner is a real estate agent and business owner who grew up in Bismarck. She hopes to improve transparency in government and hone in on fiscal responsibility as a city commissioner.
“We saw a lot of upheaval within the constituency with the property tax increases as well as the water rates. We just need to address that, we need to be transparent, and we really really need to use the means of communication to an utmost,” said Leischner.
Greg Zenker was first elected to the City Commission in 2018 and is the only incumbent running. He’s a lifelong Bismarck resident who’s worked in construction his entire career. He hopes to continue the work he began four years ago.
“I’m seeking re-election because I think we have unfinished business to do. We have water rates that need to be fixed, and then we’ve also had two property tax increases over the past two years that, in my view, have been substantial, and we need to be able to curb some spending,” said Zenker.
The election is on June 14th.
The City Commission is made up of four commissioners and the mayor. The mayor’s position is also on the ballot. Early voting has started in Burleigh county.
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UC Irvine computer science program to get $35.5 million in university’s largest alumni gift
UC Irvine will receive a $35.5-million gift from the estate of alumni Paul and Jo Butterworth, the school announced Monday.
The donation, which is the largest alumni gift in the university’s history, will support the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences. It will fund research initiatives and support students through awards, fellowships and scholarships, university officials said in a news release.
Paul Butterworth was one of the first graduates of UC Irvine’s computer science program in the mid-1970s, according to the university. He went on to co-found the enterprise software company Vantiq.
Butterworth majored in engineering before changing to computer science and earned his bachelor’s degree in 1974.
“UCI is where I began my career as a computer scientist and software engineer,” he said in a statement. “While at UCI, I met another person who was a graduate student at the time, and we ended up working together well into the 1980s. You could say UCI is where all of my success really started.”
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Butterworth said he would not have been able to finish his degree without the financial support he received in college.
“I was considering not going to the university unless I received financial aid, because I didn’t have any money. But when UCI came through with a package to help out, that made all the difference in the world,” he said. “This is what inspired us to pledge support for students — so they can follow their dreams despite their financial situations.”
Jo Butterworth earned her bachelor’s degree in 1975 from UC Irvine’s school of social sciences.
Chancellor Howard Gillman called the Butterworths “the greatest champions of students at our institution.”
In addition to co-founding Vantiq, Paul Butterworth co-founded the cloud platform development company Emotive and worked in computer engineering and technology roles at Oracle, Sun and Ingres. He’s been part of the computer science industry for the last 50 years, according to the university.
“Universities were the catalyst for all of this progress, because that’s where the fundamental technologies were developed,” Butterworth said. “That’s why Jo and I are committed to supporting UCI and its students: Education is where we can have the biggest impact.”
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RICHMOND, Va. -- Willie Nelson & Family announced they will perform at Atlantic Union Bank After Hours at the SERVPRO Pavilion in The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia.
The concert is scheduled for Wednesday, August 9.
The Doswell date is not yet listed on Nelson's website, but it is sandwiched between two stops on his summer-long Outlaw Fest tour.
Nelson recently celebrated his 90th birthday with an All-Star concert in Los Angeles.
The country music star was also announced as a new inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 24 2023 at 10 a.m.
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Top Grizzlies Players to Watch vs. the Lakers - NBA Playoffs Game 6
When the Los Angeles Lakers (43-39) and Memphis Grizzlies (51-31) match up at Crypto.com Arena on Friday at 10:30 PM ET, LeBron James and Ja Morant will be two players to watch.
In the article below, we'll give you all the info you need to know about who to keep your eye on in this matchup, which you can watch on ESPN with a seven-day free trial to Fubo!
How to Watch Grizzlies vs. Lakers
- Game Day: Friday, April 28
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
- Location: Los Angeles, California
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The Grizzlies knocked off the Lakers, 116-99, on Wednesday. Desmond Bane scored a team-high 33 points for the Grizzlies, and Davis had 31 for the Lakers.
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Grizzlies Players to Watch
- Morant is No. 1 on the Grizzlies in scoring (26.2 points per game) and assists (8.1), and puts up 5.9 rebounds. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
- Jaren Jackson Jr. gives the Grizzlies 18.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1 assists per game. He also averages 1 steal and 3 blocked shots (first in league).
- Bane gets the Grizzlies 21.5 points, 5 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game. He also averages 1 steal and 0.4 blocked shots.
- Tyus Jones gives the Grizzlies 10.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. He also averages 1 steal and 0.1 blocked shots.
- Dillon Brooks is putting up 14.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest, making 39.6% of his shots from the floor and 32.6% from beyond the arc, with 2 treys per contest.
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Iran executes 2 more men detained amid nationwide protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran said it executed two men Saturday convicted of allegedly killing a paramilitary volunteer during a demonstration, the latest executions aimed at halting the nationwide protests now challenging the country’s theocracy.
Iran’s judiciary identified those executed as Mohammad Mehdi Karami and Mohammad Hosseini, making it four men known to have been executed since the demonstrations began in September over the death of Mahsa Amini. All have faced internationally criticized, rapid, closed-door trials.
The judiciary’s Mizan news agency said the men had been convicted of killing Ruhollah Ajamian, a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s volunteer Basij Force, in the city of Karaj outside of Tehran on Nov. 3. The Basij have deployed in major cities, attacking and detaining protesters, who in many cases have fought back.
Heavily edited footage aired on state television showed Karami speaking before a Revolutionary Court about the attack, which also showed a reenactment of the attack according to prosecutors’ claims. Iran’s Revolutionary Courts handed down the two other death sentences already carried out.
The tribunals don’t allow those on trial to pick their own lawyers or even see the evidence against them. Amnesty International has said the trials “bore no resemblance to a meaningful judicial proceeding.”
State TV also aired footage of Karami and Hosseini talking about the attack, though the broadcaster for years has aired what activists describe as coerced confessions.
The men were convicted of the killing, as well as “corruption on Earth,” a Quranic term and charge that has been levied against others in the decades since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and carries the death penalty.
Activists say at least 16 people have been sentenced to death in closed-door hearings over charges linked to the protests. Death sentences in Iran are typically carried out by hanging.
At least 517 protesters have been killed and over 19,200 people have been arrested, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran, a group that has closely monitored the unrest. Iranian authorities have not provided an official count of those killed or detained.
The protests began in mid-September, when 22-year-old Amini died after being arrested by Iran’s morality police for allegedly violating the Islamic Republic’s strict dress code. Women have played a leading role in the protests, with many publicly stripping off the compulsory Islamic headscarf, known as the hijab.
The protests mark one of the biggest challenges to Iran’s theocracy since the 1979 revolution. Security forces have used live ammunition, bird shot, tear gas and batons to disperse protesters, according to rights groups.
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Oregon workers need the Snake River dams
Oregon working families are caught in the tightening vice of inflation, paying record sums for gasoline, utilities, groceries and other necessities. Despite healthy wage gains, the median wage for working Oregonians, when adjusted for inflation, is declining. Working Oregonians can afford less now than they could a year ago. Economist Milton Friedman called inflation “the cruelest tax” because it saps buying power from consumers. Oregonians need the cruelty to end, and now.
Restraining inflation and giving working Oregonians a rescue line should be the top job of our government. Unfortunately, Gov. Kate Brown is doing exactly the opposite, endorsing a plan to remove four hydroelectric dams on the Snake River that provide cheap electricity to one million Oregonians. Her plan would cost electricity consumers in the Northwest up to $860 million per year through 2045. The resulting electricity bill hikes are estimated at between $100 to $230 per year for households that currently use power from the dams.
If Brown has her way, working Oregonians will not only pay more for electricity at home, but also they will face diminished job prospects as one of Oregon’s few economic competitive advantages — cheap electricity from hydroelectric dams — evaporates. Workers need jobs, and many of the high-technology, manufacturing and small business jobs in our state are reliant on affordable electricity. Tearing out the Snake River dams would further squeeze working Oregonians at exactly the time they desperately need relief.
Brown says we must remove the Snake River dams in order to help increase the state’s salmon population. This is a laudable goal, but the modernized and retrofitted dams are, in truth, remarkably salmon-friendly. A study by the Bonneville Power Administration, the federal agency that operates the dams, found that 96% of spring juvenile salmon survive passage through the dams, and summer migrating fish survival is 93%. These numbers have been bolstered in recent years by millions of dollars of investment in fish-passage technologies.
On the other side of the environmental ledger, the Snake River dams are an essential tool to combat climate change. The Snake River dams alone generate enough electricity to power the entire city of Seattle, or Portland, and then some. The removal of those dams — the cost of just the removal itself is estimated at $1.24 to $2 billion — would deprive our electrical grid of a large, reliable source of renewable, climate-friendly generating capacity.
The reliability of the dams’ generating capacity is especially critical during extreme weather events such as the ice storm of 2019 and the prolonged heat wave in 2021. During periods when demand for electricity is high, and some other power sources are unable to operate, the Snake River dams, like the other hydroelectric dams in the Columbia River system, literally kept the lights on for countless Oregonians. States like California and Texas have suffered from brown-outs during periods of high demand and extreme weather events. Removing the Snake River dams would increase the likelihood of Oregon suffering the same fate.
Oregon’s leaders must stand up for workers in these uncertain, inflationary times. Tearing out the Snake River dams would increase the cost of living of working families when they can least afford it, eliminate a huge source of climate-friendly electricity, degrade the reliability of our grid and have little impact on salmon. Dam removal is an extreme and harmful policy when Oregon workers and small businesses need balanced decision-making.
Oregon working families have long been ignored by Salem and by our representatives in Washington, D.C., and they are suffering the consequences. Removal of the Snake River dams would add insult to injury. We cannot afford that.
Cheri Helt is a candidate for the non-partisan statewide position of commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries. Helt is a former member of the Oregon House of Representatives and a former Bend-La Pine School Board member. | https://www.registerguard.com/story/opinion/columns/2022/08/28/oregon-workers-need-the-snake-river-dams-kate-brown/65418491007/ | 2022-08-28 14:14:31 | 0 | https://www.registerguard.com/story/opinion/columns/2022/08/28/oregon-workers-need-the-snake-river-dams-kate-brown/65418491007/ |
The Ravens will try to get back on track after their epic collapse against the Miami Dolphins. The New England Patriots aren’t the titanic opponent they were a few years ago, but they still have a stingy defense and the greatest coach of all time in Bill Belichick. Who has the advantage going into Week 3?
Ravens passing game vs. Patriots pass defense
The Ravens wasted one of the best passing performances of Lamar Jackson’s career (21 of 29, 318 yards, 3 TD) in their 42-38 loss to the Dolphins. Jackson benefited from a clean pocket created by the Ravens’ offensive line, and he was sharp on both timing and touch passes. His top two targets, wide receiver Rashod Bateman and tight end Mark Andrews, both surpassed 100 yards against Miami, and Bateman has established himself as a deep threat with touchdown catches of 55 and 75 yards in the first two weeks. The 2021 first-round draft pick is a chore for any cornerback to cover because of his quick, clean releases from the line of scrimmage. The Ravens have to hope Devin Duvernay recovers quickly from the concussion he suffered against the Dolphins, because he has emerged as an efficient No. 2 wide receiver, with six catches on six targets in the first two games. The Ravens also got rookie tight end Isaiah Likely going (4 catches on 5 targets, 43 yards) against Miami after he was shut out in his debut. Through two games, Jackson has taken two sacks for a combined loss of 2 yards and thrown one interception, significant improvements on his performance from 2021. He wore a padded sleeve on his right elbow in practice Wednesday and was listed as a limited participant but said he will play Sunday.
The Patriots said goodbye to their top cornerback, J.C. Jackson, in the offseason, and incumbent starter Jalen Mills has played poorly in the first two weeks. But Belichick usually finds a way. New England ranked second in pass defense last season and ranks ninth so far this year. The Patriots also lost to the Dolphins but performed better against Tua Tagovailoa In Week 1 than the Ravens did in Week 2. They have blitzed on 30% of dropbacks, up from 23% last year. Former Ravens outside linebacker Matthew Judon is off to a strong start with two sacks and five quarterback hits. Defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. has also played well.
EDGE: Ravens
Patriots passing game vs. Ravens pass defense
It’s difficult to say the Ravens have an advantage over any opponent after Tagovailoa’s passes sailed over their broken coverages to the tune of 199 fourth-quarter yards. Patriots second-year quarterback Mac Jones is off to a slow start, with just two touchdown passes and two interceptions. He ranks 26th in ESPN’s comprehensive QBR statistic. New England has invested heavily in its wide receivers and tight ends with mixed results to show for it. Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers has been Jones’ top target this year, with 13 catches for 150 yards, but he missed practice Wednesday with a knee injury. Tight ends Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry have combined for just five catches on 11 targets. Patriots blockers have done a good job keeping Jones clean.
The Ravens have to hope their secondary is healthier this week. Cornerback Marlon Humphrey played well against the Dolphins but was limited by a groin injury. His partner, Marcus Peters, was also limited, playing 44 of 71 defensive snaps in his first game back after missing last season with a torn ACL. Brandon Stephens (quadriceps) did not play against Miami but returned to practice Wednesday. Tagovailoa took advantage of rampant miscommunication in the Baltimore secondary, connecting with Tyreek Hill for 48- and 60-yard touchdowns as the Dolphins rallied from a three-touchdown deficit. The Ravens also struggled to create meaningful pressure as their edge rushers, Odafe Oweh and Justin Houston, appeared to tire late in the game. It was an all-around disaster for a defense that finished last against the pass in 2021 but expects to do much better in 2022. On the bright side, safety Marcus Williams has three interceptions in his first two games as a Raven.
EDGE: Even
Ravens running game vs. Patriots run defense
Jackson was the Ravens’ running game against the Dolphins, with 119 yards on nine carries, including a 79-yard touchdown that put them up 35-14 at the end of the third quarter. The touchdown, with Jackson exploding up the middle as two other potential runners swept right, was a reminder of offensive coordinator Greg Roman’s nifty play designs. But the Ravens have struggled mightily to squeeze production from running backs Kenyan Drake, Mike Davis and Justice Hill, who combined for 28 yards on 14 carries against Miami. The Ravens’ inability to convert in short-yardage situations helped facilitate the Dolphins’ comeback. Coach John Harbaugh said opponents have committed extra man power to stopping the running attack but acknowledged his team has to do better. The return of No. 1 running back, J.K. Dobbins, would help, but Harbaugh said he’s still week-to-week as he recovers from a serious knee injury.
The Patriots have limited opponents to 156 rushing yards over the first two weeks after ranking 22nd against the run last season. Linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley (12 tackles) has played well, while former Ravens Lawrence Guy and Carl Davis remain contributors on the interior.
EDGE: Patriots
Patriots running game vs. Ravens run defense
The Patriots remain a committed running team but have averaged just 3.8 yards per carry, 22nd in the league. That’s not the fault of their lead runner, Damien Harris, who has 24 carries for 119 yards after he averaged 4.6 yards per carry and scored 15 touchdowns last season.
The Ravens led the league in run defense last year, and opponents have rushed just 35 times against them through two games, but they are allowing 4.8 yards per attempt. Defensive tackle Justin Madubuike and nose tackle Michael Pierce have played well. Veteran linebacker Josh Bynes has struggled, with two tackles in 69 defensive snaps, while fellow linebacker Patrick Queen has remained on the field for every defensive play, earning a decent run-defense grade from Pro Football Focus.
EDGE: Ravens
Ravens special teams vs. Patriots special teams
Baltimore Ravens Insider
The Ravens finished first in Football Outsiders’ special-teams DVOA in 2021. All-Pro Justin Tucker made his only field-goal attempt from 51 yards against the Dolphins and is perfect on the season. Duvernay returned the opening kickoff 103 yards for a touchdown. Rookie Jordan Stout struggled in his second game, with a net average of 36.5 yards on two punts.
The Patriots have always emphasized special teams under Belichick but have not played up to their lofty standards over the last two years. Kicker Nick Folk has made one of two attempts this season. Three Patriots have averaged 28.3 yards on four combined kickoff returns.
EDGE: Ravens
Ravens intangibles vs. Patriots intangibles
The Patriots aren’t the automatic playoff team they were for so many years with Tom Brady at quarterback. But Belichick has never been easy to outmaneuver, especially at home, where the Patriots have had their way with the Ravens in the regular season. They shut down Jackson in a 23-17 upset the last time the teams met in 2020, a game marred by heavy rain and wind.
Harbaugh, meanwhile, has to rally his team from one of its most embarrassing home defeats and hope his secondary is healthy enough to hold a mediocre offense in check. The Ravens will feel urgency not to fall to 1-2 with the red-hot Buffalo Bills on their way to Baltimore in Week 4.
EDGE: Patriots
Prediction
The Patriots do not have enough offensive weapons to keep up with the kind of performance Jackson delivered against Miami. So the question is whether Belichick can devise a way to throw off the Ravens quarterback. Another shootout would be a surprise. The Baltimore defense will find its footing enough to help Jackson pull out a tough road win. Ravens 27, Patriots 20. | https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-scouting-report-patriots-20220923-azclwa72bnaijalm264u3zkdii-story.html | 2022-09-23 11:59:20 | 0 | https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-scouting-report-patriots-20220923-azclwa72bnaijalm264u3zkdii-story.html |
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QUESTION: I was taking ibuprofen (600 milligrams, two times per day) for arthritis pain, but I had to stop because it was causing renal insufficiency. This had happened before while I was on meloxicam. Does curcumin have the same effects on the kidneys as NSAIDs like these?
ANSWER: We trust you are under close medical supervision. The dose of ibuprofen that you were taking is prescription strength. Meloxicam (Mobic) is also a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID, that is prescribed for arthritis pain.
Many people don’t realize that NSAIDs can cause kidney damage. We are glad that your doctor was monitoring your renal function.
A review of 29 randomized controlled trials of curcumin for arthritis found that this natural product reduces inflammation and pain (Frontiers in Immunology, July 22, 2022). To our surprise, researchers have also investigated curcumin for its potential benefits against kidney disease (Frontiers in Pharmacology, March 15, 2023). There is reason to think that it might be helpful rather than harmful to the kidneys.
Whatever approach you consider for your arthritis pain, you will need oversight by your physician and regular monitoring of your renal function.
QUESTION: When I first got Dupixent injections every two weeks for nasal polyps that had been surgically removed twice before, I thought it was a miracle. I was able to breathe, smell and swallow again. As a result, I gladly used drops for the eye pain that it caused.
Unfortunately, after a year on the drug, all the problems with my polyps started returning, while side effects multiplied. First, pain in my knees made it difficult to walk. Then, I got back pain so excruciating that I couldn’t even turn over in bed.
Since I got Dupixent for free because I couldn’t afford the high cost, I guess I shouldn’t complain. But I feel as if I was sucked into a clinical trial without enough known about this drug before it was put out there on the market.
ANSWER: Dupixent (dupilumab) is a self-injected monoclonal antibody. It is approved to treat asthma, atopic dermatitis (eczema) and nasal swelling and polyps, as well as some other hard-to-treat conditions.
Side effects of Dupixent might include injection site reactions, conjunctivitis (eye irritation), joint pain, digestive distress, insomnia and toothache. Some people develop antibodies to this mAb-type drug after several months. This immunological reaction can reduce its effectiveness and trigger other adverse events.
QUESTION: I recently got bad news after my DEXA bone density scan. My wrist is now in the range of osteoporosis. Which type of calcium supplement is the best choice to help build back my bones? I do strength training and I eat a healthful diet, so this new test result is unexpected and alarming.
ANSWER: Doctors often recommend calcium carbonate or calcium citrate supplements. That’s because they provide the most calcium in each pill. Vitamin D is also essential for the body to use calcium effectively.
There is growing controversy about the benefits of calcium supplements, however. Calcification of soft tissue, especially in the cardiovascular system, has cardiologists concerned. A diet high in dark green leafy veggies, beans, almonds and low-fat dairy products might be a better option. Physical activity is also crucial for maintaining strong bones, so keep up your training.
PHOTOS: Recognize anyone? 30 photos from the Times-Dispatch archives
Bellwood
Virginia State Library reading room, 1977
Sixth Street Market
WWII
ScrapMetal
Fort Lee
Spirit of '76 locomotive
Cigarettes
Racing
Ginter Park
Arena
Charter Change
Richmond Home for Boys, 1965
Sixth Street Market
Ashe
JFK High
Grace Street
Civil Rights
Red Cross cantten class, 1942
Restaurants
Powell
Agnes
Westhampton School
Air Raid
YMCA
Westhampton
Tredegar
Railroads
Armistice Day
Restaurants
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CHICAGO — CHICAGO — Littelfuse Inc. (LFUS) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $88.7 million.
The circuit protection manufacturer posted revenue of $609.8 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $589.9 million.
For the current quarter ending in June, Littelfuse expects its per-share earnings to range from $3.20 to $3.45.
The company said it expects revenue in the range of $607 million to $633 million for the fiscal second quarter.
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NEW YORK — Threads, a text-based app built by Meta to rival Twitter, is live.
The app, billed as the text version of Meta's photo-sharing platform Instagram, became available Wednesday night to users in more than 100 countries — including the U.S., Britain, Australia, Canada and Japan. Despite some early glitches, 30 million people had signed up before noon on Thursday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Threads.
New arrivals to the platform include celebrities like Oprah, pop star Shakira and chef Gordon Ramsay — as well as corporate accounts from Taco Bell, Netflix, Spotify, the Washington Post and other media outlets.
Threads, which Meta says provides "a new, separate space for real-time updates and public conversations," arrives at a time when many are looking for Twitter alternatives to escape Elon Musk's raucous oversight of the platform since acquiring it last year for $44 billion. But Meta's new app has also raised data privacy concerns, and is notably unavailable in the European Union.
Here's what you need to know about Threads.
How can I sign up for Threads?
Threads is now available for download in Apple and Google Android app stores for people in more than 100 countries.
Threads was built by the Instagram team, so Instagram users can log into Threads through their Instagram account. Your username and verification status will carry over, according to the platform, but you will also have options to customize other areas of your profile — including whether or not you want to follow the same people that you do on Instagram.
Because Threads and Instagram are so closely linked, it's also important to be cautious of account deletion. According to Threads’ supplemental privacy policy, you can deactivate your profile at any time, “but your Threads profile can only be deleted by deleting your Instagram account.”
CAN I USE THREADS IF I DON'T HAVE AN INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT?
For now, only Instagram users can create Threads accounts. If you want to access Threads, you will have to sign up for Instagram first.
While this may receive some pushback, VP and research director at Forrester Mike Proulx said making Threads an extension of Instagram was a smart move on Meta's part.
“It’s peaking (user) curiosity,” Proulx said, noting that Instagram users are getting alerts about their followers joining Threads — causing more and more people to sign up. “That’s one of the reasons why Threads got over 10 million people to sign up in just a seven hour period" after launching.
Still, Proulx added, maintaining momentum and continuing to capture user attention past the initial curiosity bump will be crucial down the line — noting “the long term nature of threads is what’s going to ultimately predict its success or failure.”
HOW IS THREADS SIMILAR TO TWITTER?
Threads' microblogging experience is very similar to Twitter. Users can repost, reply to or quote a thread, for example, and can see the number of likes and replies that a post has received. “Threads” can run up to 500 characters — compared with Twitter’s 280-character threshold — and can include links, photos and videos up to five minutes long.
In early replies on Threads, Zuckerberg said making the app “a friendly place" will be a key to success — adding that that was “one reason why Twitter never succeeded as much as I think it should have, and we want to do it differently.”
Musk has replied to several snarky takes on the Threads launch. He responded to one tweet suggesting that Meta's app was built largely through the use of the copy and paste function, with a laughing emoji.
HASN'T THIS BEEN DONE BEFORE?
The similarities of Meta’s new text-based app suggests that the company is working to directly challenge Twitter. The tumultuous ownership has resulted in a series of unpopular changes that have turned off users and advertisers, some of whom are searching for Twitter alternatives.
Threads is the latest Twitter rival to emerge in this landscape following Bluesky, Mastodon and Spill.
HOW DOES THREADS MODERATE CONTENT?
According to Meta, Threads will use the same safety measures deployed on Instagram — which includes enforcing Instagram’s community guidelines and providing tools to control who can mention or reply to users.
Content warnings — on search queries ranging from conspiracy theory groups to misinformation about COVID-19 vaccinations — also appear to be similar to Instagram.
WHAT ARE THE PRIVACY CONCERNS?
Threads could collect a wide range of personal information — including health, financial, contacts, browsing and search history, location data, purchases and “sensitive info,” according to its data privacy disclosure on the App Store.
Threads also isn't available in the European Union right now, which has strict data privacy rules.
Meta informed Ireland’s Data Privacy Commission, Meta’s main privacy regulator for the EU, that it has no plans yet to launch Threads in the 27-nation bloc, commission spokesman Graham Doyle said. The company said it is working on rolling the app out to more countries — but pointed to regulatory uncertainty for its decision to hold off on a European launch.
WHATS THE FUTURE FOR THREADS?
Success for Threads is far from guaranteed. Industry watchers point to Meta’s track record of starting standalone apps that were later shut down — including an Instagram messaging app also called “Threads” that shut down two years after its 2019 launch, Proulx notes.
Still, Proulx and others say the new app could be a significant headache for Musk and Twitter.
“The euphoria around a new service and this initial explosion will probably settle down. But it is apparent that this alternative is here to stay and will prove to be a worthy rival given all of Twitter’s woes," technology analyst Paolo Pescatore of PP Foresight said, noting that combining Twitter-style features with Instagram’s look and feel could drive user engagement.
Threads is in its early days, however, and much depends on user feedback. Pescatore believes the close tie between Instagram and Threads might not resonate with everyone. The rollout of new features will also be key.
“The real test is not if we can build up a lot of hype, but if you all find enough value in the app to keep using it over time,” Instagram head Adam Mosseri wrote Thursday in a Threads post. He also acknowledged, as many users have already done, that there are “tons of basics” missing, including hashtags and direct messaging between users. “Full disclosure, it’ll take time.”
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Alyssa Gaines is named National Youth Poet Laureate By Ailsa Chang, Megan Lim, Justine Kenin Published May 27, 2022 at 3:09 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Alyssa Gaines, an 18-year-old from Indianapolis, has been named the 6th National Youth Poet Laureate. Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.kbia.org/2022-05-27/alyssa-gaines-is-named-national-youth-poet-laureate | 2022-05-27 20:56:57 | 1 | https://www.kbia.org/2022-05-27/alyssa-gaines-is-named-national-youth-poet-laureate |
Norwood brings three decades of growth and leadership across wealth management, banks and credit unions.
NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carefull, the first digital platform built for banks and wealth managers to protect the daily finances of their older adult clients, today announced that Jim Norwood, former President of Financial Institutions at Securities America, is joining to lead Carefull's financial institutions business. Jim will drive bank, credit union and advisors' further adoption of Carefull's AI technology, which safeguards senior client bank accounts, investments, credit, identity, passwords and documents and helps support the 45 million adult children in the U.S. who are involved in an aging parents' daily finances.
"This position reflects a doubling-down on our success with advisors, banks and credit unions," said Max Goldman, Carefull co-founder. "There's no one better for the position than Jim Norwood. He's well known and highly respected, deeply understands the massive opportunity in better serving older adults, and brings over 30 years of effective leadership in the financial services industry."
Carefull provides a simple tool for advisors and financial institutions to protect and retain assets of older clients, while deepening relationships with those clients' beneficiaries ahead of wealth transfer.
Norwood has spent the bulk of his 30-year career working with banks and credit unions in an executive leadership capacity and has played a critical role in building a significant financial institutions division at one of the nation's largest independent brokerage firms.
"Our team is thrilled to have Jim join Carefull" said Todd Rovak, Carefull co-founder. "We've learned that we have a missing piece of the puzzle for financial institutions to retain and acquire assets, and Jim's stellar reputation in the space puts us in position to truly accelerate."
Norwood said he is thrilled to be part of an organization with such a clear mission and vision.
"It's rare to find a match between a deeply underserved market segment and a breakthrough product," Norwood said. "We share a clear ambition to continue to grow Carefull as the global leader in financial safety across generations."
Jim's hiring arrives on the heels of Carefull's launch of its advisor product—Carefull Pro. Using state-of-the-art technology, Carefull Pro gives advisors a "PRT" platform, allowing wealth managers and planners greater tools to protect older adult clients, retain assets for longer and bridge to the next generation ahead of wealth transfer. In November 2022, Carefull announced it had successfully analyzed and protected $2 billion of transactions from fraud and financial threats in 2022, and had entered a new partnership with Cetera Financial Group.
Carefull is the first digital platform built to protect the daily finances of older adults, along with the 45 million U.S. adults managing the daily finances of an older loved one, otherwise known as financial caregivers. Carefull's technology integrates senior-specific financial monitoring, financial management, identity theft protection, password and document management, communication, and how-to content, replacing the ad hoc paper pile, spreadsheets, bill stack and hold music that today greets older adults looking to maintain financial independence as they age and their loved ones who step in to help. Founded in 2019, Carefull believes that creating safer, smarter family financial protections isn't only about money. It's about relentlessly simplifying the awkward tangle that happens when money and family come together. For more information, visit www.getcarefull.com.
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CHICAGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it will launch event contracts on September 19, pending regulatory review.
Designed especially for the retail audience, these contracts will allow individuals to trade their views on daily up or down price moves in some of the world's most widely quoted benchmark futures markets, beginning with E-mini S&P 500, E-mini Nasdaq-100, E-mini Dow Jones Industrial Average, E-mini Russell 2000, crude oil, natural gas, gold, silver, copper and Euro FX.
These new daily options on futures contracts will offer short-term trading opportunities for individuals seeking to take a position on daily price moves and will allow participants to know their maximum profit or loss when entering a trade. Each event contract is valued up to $20 per contract.
For more information on this product, please see: www.cmegroup.com/eventcontracts.
As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex® platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing.
CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and, E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec and EBS are trademarks of BrokerTec Europe LTD and EBS Group LTD, respectively. Dow Jones, Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and S&P are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC, Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC and S&P/Dow Jones Indices LLC, as the case may be, and have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Ex-Ohio GOP chair, lobbyist Matt Borges shows remorse, gets 5 years for role in $60M bribery scheme
By JULIE CARR SMYTH
Associated Press
CINCINNATI (AP) — Ohio lobbyist Matt Borges has been sentenced to five years in prison for his part in the largest corruption scandal in Ohio history. U.S. District Judge Timothy Black issued the 51-year-old’s punishment Friday and placed him in immediate custody. Ex-Republican Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder got 20 years for his role in the scheme Thursday. Both are expected to appeal. They were convicted of racketeering in March after jurors found that Householder orchestrated and Borges participated in a $60 million bribery scheme secretly funded by Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp. to pass a $1.3 billion nuclear bailout bill and thwart a referendum to repeal it. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2023/06/30/ex-ohio-gop-chair-lobbyist-matt-borges-shows-remorse-gets-5-years-for-role-in-60m-bribery-scheme/ | 2023-07-01 08:46:40 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2023/06/30/ex-ohio-gop-chair-lobbyist-matt-borges-shows-remorse-gets-5-years-for-role-in-60m-bribery-scheme/ |
RICHMOND, Va. -- Get ready for the 60th Virginia Thanksgiving Festival! On Sunday, Nov. 6, thousands of people are expected to take a step back in history to commemorate America’s First Thanksgiving with a historic celebration reminiscent of Colonial Virginia.
Though this is the 60th festival, the annual tradition actually dates back to December 4, 1619 when Captain John Woodlief and his crew of 35 men landed on the shores of the James River at what was to become Berkeley Plantation.
Upon landing, in accordance with orders from London, the Englishmen proclaimed: “We ordain that the day of our ship’s arrival, at the place assigned for plantation, in the land of Virginia shall be yearly and perpetually kept holy as a day of thanksgiving to Almighty God.” Thus began the American tradition of Thanksgiving!
We spoke with festival president Graham Woodlief, who is a descendent of Captain John Woodlief, about what you can expect at this year’s event.
The Virginia Thanksgiving Festival at Berkeley Plantation will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $30 for buses, $20 for cars and $5 for bikes. It’s located at 12602 Harrison Landing Road in Charles City. Our own Bill Bevins will serve as emcee.
Please click here for more information. | https://www.wtvr.com/on-air/virginia-this-morning/60th-virginia-thanksgiving-festival | 2022-11-04 16:15:54 | 1 | https://www.wtvr.com/on-air/virginia-this-morning/60th-virginia-thanksgiving-festival |
Friends and professional associates this week are mourning the passing of Michael J. Turner, recalling him as an excellent school board member and a man of great character, inspirational to many.
Turner, of Lincoln, died this past Friday at the age of 73.
A graveside service will be held in his honor at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, at Blue Eye Baptist Cemetery with Ava Rozelle officiating. The family will receive friends at Usrey Funeral Home in Talladega Thursday, Jan. 19, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Mr. Turner graduated from Lincoln High School in 1967 and attended Jacksonville State University. He and his wife Connie owned and operated Calhoun Campers together for over 40 years. He was currently serving his 18th year as a member of the Talladega County Board of Education, and was an active member of the Lincoln Booster Club. He loved the Golden Bears.
Talladega County Schools Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Lacey said Turner’s passing “is a tremendous loss to the county school system. He was an outstanding board member, and was just recently named all-state by the Alabama Association of School Boards. He served the entire county, but he always had a specific interest in Lincoln schools, where he graduated. He spent many hours as a volunteer, working with the booster club, working the concession stand. He was beloved and respected, a good community person who enjoyed service and the opportunity to give back to the system.”
Lacey added that the board will likely have a further recognition of his service during its next regular meeting Jan. 30.
Talladega County Commissioner Darrell Ingram said he had known Turner his whole life. “He was five years older than me, but when I was growing up, he was my hero, my idol … I can remember my dad taking me to watch him play basketball at Eastaboga. When we were at Lincoln High School, he was the quarterback, and I wanted to be just like him. When I had the opportunity to follow in his footsteps at quarterback, I really wanted to be able to wear his number, but somebody had already taken it. He graduated and went on to JSU, and I followed him there, too. He was always a great supporter of youth sports in Lincoln, and he was always a mentor to young people coming up behind him, including me. He was a Golden Bear through and through. There are just not enough people of his quality and character. He was a great example.”
Board member Johnny Ponder said he had known Turner since high school, when Turner was at Lincoln and he was at Munford. He also served on the board with him longer than any of the other board members had.
Ponder said Turner was “one of the best board members I ever had the privilege of serving with. He had the kids in the county system, and especially the kids in Lincoln’s interests at heart in everything he did. He was the perfect person to work with on any project, whether it was in Lincoln, at Comer or in Childersburg. He was always fair in his decisions.”
Lincoln Mayor Lew Watson said “Mike was one of those people you just don’t forget. The way he lived his life, his attitude, his character were all things to be admired. He wanted to help others, to share the benefit of his experience, and that showed in his interest in the schools and his delight in service. There are lots of pieces that make up a life. His was a great example.”
Currently County Board chair Susan Shaw is the newest member to serve with Turner. “He was the board chairman when I first came on, and he led us very well and was always easy to work with, very personable. The way he donated so many years of life to the students was and is an inspiration to me. I will miss him so much, and I know he will be missed in the community also.”
Turner is proceeded in death by his parents, Alfred J. and Frances C. Turner, and a brother, Don A. Turner Sr.
He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Connie, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Donald Turner, Chris Turner, Chip Turner, Jimmy Edwards and Charlie Camp will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Craig Memorial Methodist Church, PO Box 86, Eastaboga, Ala., 36260.
Online condolences may be offered at www.usreyfuneralhome.com.
Usrey Funeral Home of Talladega is directing the service. | https://www.annistonstar.com/the_daily_home/dh_news/turner-remembered-for-his-service-to-lincoln-school-board/article_7e7f6c7e-9718-11ed-a093-d7638bfa9b45.html | 2023-01-18 13:02:39 | 1 | https://www.annistonstar.com/the_daily_home/dh_news/turner-remembered-for-his-service-to-lincoln-school-board/article_7e7f6c7e-9718-11ed-a093-d7638bfa9b45.html |
LONDON (AP) — A pod of 55 pilot whales have died after they were found washed ashore on a beach in Scotland in the worst mass whale stranding in the area, marine experts said Monday.
Marine rescuers, the coast guard and police were called to Traigh Mhor beach on the Isle of Lewis in northwest Scotland after receiving reports that dozens of the mammals were in difficulty there early Sunday.
The British Divers Marine Life Rescue found that only 15 of the whales — a mixture of adults and calves — were still alive, and attempted to refloat two of the more active animals that were low down in the water.
But by Sunday afternoon rescue teams decided that the remaining whales should be euthanized on welfare grounds, after considering the shallow beach, rough wave conditions and how long the whales had been out of the water.
The charity said the whole pod may have followed a female whale onto the beach when she had problems giving birth.
“Pilot whales are notorious for their strong social bonds, so often when one whale gets into difficulty and strands, the rest follow,” it said in a statement. “A sad outcome for this pod and obviously not the outcome we were all hoping for.”
Experts will begin carrying out post-mortem work Monday to determine what caused the whales’ death.
Andrew Brownlow, from the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme, said that would be a “monumental task.”
“In terms of the number of casualty animals, this is the biggest one we’ve had,” he told the BBC.
Experts will take samples and data from some of the whales, and the bodies will be taken to a landfill site and buried after the post-mortem is complete, he added. | https://www.qcnews.com/news/science/air-and-space/ap-pod-of-55-pilot-whales-die-after-being-stranded-on-a-beach-in-scotland/ | 2023-07-18 11:07:50 | 0 | https://www.qcnews.com/news/science/air-and-space/ap-pod-of-55-pilot-whales-die-after-being-stranded-on-a-beach-in-scotland/ |
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TX Lake Charles LA Zone Forecast for Friday, July 8, 2022
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National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
338 AM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022
TXZ180-092215-
Tyler-
Including the cities of Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe,
Spurger, Warren, and Woodville
338 AM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 110.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight.
Lows in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 106 early in the
evening.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 101. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 110.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds around 5 mph. Heat index values up to 105 early in
the evening.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 107.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Heat index values up to 105.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
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TXZ201-092215-
Hardin-
Including the cities of Lumberton and Silsbee
338 AM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 110.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 106 early in the evening.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 111.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 107 early in the
evening.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 107.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ215-092215-
Jefferson-
Including the cities of Beaumont, Sabine Pass,
and Sea Rim State Park
338 AM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 110.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the mid 90s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 111.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph. Heat index values up to 105 early in the evening.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to
107.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ216-092215-
Orange-
Including the cities of Orange, Vidor, and Bridge City
338 AM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 108.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to
111.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105 early in
the evening.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to
106.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ259-092215-
Northern Jasper-
Including the cities of Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville,
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, and Roganville
338 AM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 110.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to
105 early in the evening.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 109.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 106.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Temperature falling
into the upper 80s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ260-092215-
Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Burkeville, Farrsville, Jamestown,
Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, and Call
338 AM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 109.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 108.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Temperature falling into
the upper 80s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Temperature falling
into the upper 80s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ261-092215-
Southern Jasper-
Including the cities of Gist, Buna, and Evadale
338 AM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds around
5 mph. Heat index values up to 110.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid
with lows in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 105 early in the
evening.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to
111.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 106 early in the
evening.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. South
winds around 5 mph. Heat index values up to 106.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain
40 percent.
$$
TXZ262-092215-
Southern Newton-
Including the city of Deweyville
338 AM CDT Sat Jul 9 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 109.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid
with lows in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to
110.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105 early in the
evening.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to
106.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
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New Castle County police are investigating what appears to be a freak deadly accident in Mill Creek.
Emergency crews were called to a home on Beehler Court in the community of Arundel on Sunday morning just after 9 o'clock for a man pinned underneath a pickup truck.
Police believe the man was getting out of the Ford F-350, but the pickup was still in gear and ran over him.
Police and paramedics from the New Castle County Division of Emergency Medical Services attempted to resuscitate the 46-year-old man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
His name was not immediately released.
The incident remains under investigation by the New Castle County Division of Police Traffic Services Unit. | https://www.wdel.com/news/man-killed-when-hit-by-own-pickup-truck/article_010a8440-3db3-11ed-9895-a3c0188e8b24.html | 2022-09-26 20:32:21 | 0 | https://www.wdel.com/news/man-killed-when-hit-by-own-pickup-truck/article_010a8440-3db3-11ed-9895-a3c0188e8b24.html |
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Coast Guard Academy officials and a lawyer for several cadets are disputing each other’s accounts of what happened to seven students before and after they were forced to leave the Connecticut campus last month after refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
The New London academy said in a statement Thursday that school officials helped the seven cadets make travel arrangements and “funded travel to the location of their choice.” Officials also said all seven cadets are living in safe locations, either having returned to their families or staying with families of other cadets.
The statement contradicted comments made earlier this week by Michael Rose, a lawyer for several of the cadets. Rose told The Day newspaper that school officials did not help the students with travel arrangements, did not give them any money for travel and that one of the cadets was forced to live in his truck because he is estranged from his family.
The academy disenrolled the seven cadets last month for failing to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate, after their requests for religious exemptions were denied earlier this year. The cadets, whose names have not been released, were required to leave the campus by Aug. 19.
Cmdr. Krystyn Pecora, an academy spokesperson, acknowledged later Thursday in an interview with The Associated Press that the academy did not give the cadets travel funds before they left campus, but rather will reimburse them later when the cadets file their expenses, per the school’s general travel expense policy.
Pecora also said officials were surprised to learn about the cadet who Rose said was forced to live in his truck, saying the student told officials he would be living with a fellow cadet’s family.
Rose said the student lived in his truck for four days while he figured out where he was going to live, because he could not stay with his family due to an ongoing dispute. Rose further said the student had informed academy officials that he had nowhere to go before leaving campus. The cadet is now staying with a high school friend in another state.
The academy also said in its statement Thursday that all seven cadets left the school “at their own convenience” throughout the day on Aug. 19, based on their individual travel arrangements. Rose had said the cadets “were escorted to the gate like they were criminals or something.”
Rose, who is based in Summerville, South Carolina, acknowledged Thursday that he was wrong about officials escorting cadets off campus. But he said officials had threatened to have armed guards take one of the cadets off campus if he didn’t leave by Aug. 19.
The academy noted that though the students are disenrolled, they have not yet been formally separated from the Coast Guard and are continuing to receive benefits and pay — about $1,600 a month, minus certain expenses including uniforms and books. It was not clear how long the separations will take.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin last year made the COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for service members, including those at the military academies, saying the vaccine is critical to maintaining military readiness and the health of the force. Several lawsuits are challenging that mandate, including two in South Carolina and Texas involving some of the Coast Guard Academy cadets that Rose represents, as well as cadets from other academies.
The seven Coast Guard academy cadets filed for religious exemptions to the vaccination mandate in September 2021. They were told in March that their applications were rejected. They appealed that decision, but were denied in May and ordered to report to the academy clinic for vaccination, the academy said.
The seven cadets ultimately refused to follow that order and were told in June that they would be disenrolled for failing to follow the mandate and vaccination orders. They appealed their disenrollments, but were notified on Aug. 15 that their appeals were denied. The students were then told to leave campus by Aug. 19, the academy said.
Rose said the students were told on Aug. 18 that they had to leave campus the next day, and many scrambled to make arrangements. | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/ap-accounts-differ-in-unvaccinated-coast-guard-cadet-departures/ | 2022-09-02 18:22:47 | 1 | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/ap-accounts-differ-in-unvaccinated-coast-guard-cadet-departures/ |
Commanders owner Dan Snyder has begun testifying in front of congressional committee
Snyder is being investigated for the team's history of workplace misconduct
Washington Commanders Dan Snyder has begun testifying before a congressional committee investigating the NFL team’s history of workplace misconduct.
A spokesperson for the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform confirmed Snyder began giving his deposition Thursday morning virtually and in private. The hearing is not public.
The spokesperson said in a statement on behalf of the committee: "Snyder has committed to providing full and complete testimony, and to answer the Committee’s questions about his knowledge of and contributions to the Commanders’ toxic work environment, as well as his efforts to interfere with the NFL’s internal investigation, without hiding behind non-disclosure or other confidentiality agreements."
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Snyder, who is in Israel, agreed to testify voluntarily after committee members worked out some issues with his legal team on the terms of his deposition. The committee had previously agreed to have Snyder testify under the terms of a subpoena it had initially issued.
The committee has the discretion to decide what, if any, information it releases from Snyder’s deposition. The hearing is not being recorded, though a transcript is expected.
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Snyder is testifying a month after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell appeared before the committee via Zoom to discuss Washington's workplace culture and the league's investigation into it. Snyder was invited to testify at the same hearing and, through a lawyer, declined.
The committee launched this investigation last year after the league fined Washington $10 million following its review of workplace misconduct but did not release a written report of attorney Beth Wilkinson's findings.
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Search continues for ‘very dangerous’ jail escapee; stockpiles, campsites found
WARREN, Pa. (AP) — Authorities searching for an inmate described by police as “very dangerous” who used bed sheets to escape from a northwestern Pennsylvania jail say they believe he is still in the area and have found stockpiles or campsites in the woods he may have been using.
Michael Burham, 34, who fled the Warren County Prison late Thursday by climbing on exercise equipment and using bed sheets to escape through a window, was a suspect in a homicide investigation and had been held on $1 million bail on kidnapping, burglary and other charges, authorities said.
“We have located small stockpiles or campsites in wooded areas in the general vicinity of Warren, and we believe that at least some of those may be associated with Burham,” Lt. Col. George Bivens of the Pennsylvania State Police told reporters Sunday afternoon at Youngsville Fire Hall.
District Attorney Jason Schmidt of Chautauqua County, New York, said last month that Burham is the “prime suspect” in the May 11 killing of Kala Hodgkin, 34, and a related arson in Jamestown. Authorities also accuse him of abducting an elderly couple in Pennsylvania while trying to escape capture before his arrest in South Carolina. Warren city police referenced the “prior carjacking and kidnapping of a local couple” in saying Burham “is considered very dangerous.”
The search by local, multistate and federal authorities has included numerous residences, abandoned structures and wooded areas using K-9 units and aerial resources such as drones and aircraft, authorities said.
Bivens said officials “have no reason to believe he has left the area,” but he noted that authorities are “constantly re-evaluating” that conclusion.
Bivens told WGRZ-TV that Burham has “self-taught survival training” as well as military reserve training. He said the search is taking place in a very large area with a lot of difficult terrain that has cabins and oil and gas sheds and shacks that could offer a fugitive a place to hide.
Officials are also concerned that he “may be receiving assistance” from someone, he said.
The city of Warren announced that its playground program would be closed Monday amid the manhunt, and the county school district said all summer programming at Beaty Warren Middle School would be canceled, including summer food service and meal prep at all city playground sites.
State police urged residents to be vigilant and to keep doors and windows locked. Bivens urged them not to “leave things out where he could supply himself with food, clothes, car, for that matter even a weapon.”
The U.S. Marshals Service was offering a $7,500 reward for information leading to Burham’s capture, and Crime Stoppers was offering $2,000, Bivens said.
“Anyone in this situation becomes more desperate over time, and we plan to use that to our advantage,” Bivens said, adding that “if he’s out here in the woods, we’ll continue to push hard. He’s not going to be able to get a lot of rest. We’re going to push hard until we find him.”
Warren County Sheriff Brian Zeybel told WKBW-TV that he doesn’t believe Burham is “a master of this game” but probably is able to tolerate “a little more discomfort than you or I.” He echoed the state police’s call for residents to take steps to keep themselves safe and to prevent Burham from gaining help or refuge.
“There’s probably houses in this wonderful, beautiful community that the doors haven’t been locked in 40 years, maybe 50 years,” he said. “People leave keys in their car when they pump gas, stuff like that. Hometown rural America, but unfortunately people exploit that. And I don’t want to make it easy for this man to get a car to get a firearm especially and/or just have shelter in a basement or an unlocked shed or something like that.”
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NEW YORK, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) will feature a late-breaking plenary session by Travere Therapeutics on the interim analysis of efficacy and safety data from the ongoing Phase 3 PROTECT Study evaluating FILSPARI™ (Sparsentan) in adults with IgA nephropathy (IgAN). "Rapid and Sustained Proteinuria Reduction with Sparsentan in Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN): PROTECT Study Interim Results" will be presented Wednesday, April 12, at 5:15 CT, at the NKF Spring Clinical Meetings, the largest multidisciplinary gathering of kidney care professionals in North America, taking place in Austin, TX, from April 11-15.
IgAN is a rare kidney disease (RKD) affecting up to 150,000 people in the U.S., and a leading cause of kidney failure due to glomerular disease.
"The data demonstrate the significant and clinically meaningful anti-proteinuric effect of Sparsentan compared to Irbesartan," said Brad Rovin, M.D., Medical Director at Ohio State University Center for Clinical Research Management, Director of the Division for Nephrology, and steering committee member for the PROTECT Study. "The data also highlight a consistent treatment effect across patient populations, regardless of age, race, gender, clinical characteristics, and concomitant medications."
Highlights of the interim results from the PROTECT Study, the largest interventional trial testing a novel molecule versus an active comparator in IgA nephropathy to date, include:
- After 36 weeks of treatment, patients receiving FILSPARI (Sparsentan) achieved a mean reduction in proteinuria from baseline of 49.8%, compared to a mean reduction in proteinuria from baseline of 15.1% for Irbesartan-treated patients (p<0.0001).
- Proteinuria reduction with FILSPARI was consistent across age groups, sex, race, ethnicity, and baseline strata of proteinuria and eGFR.
- During the double-blind treatment period, a significantly greater proportion of patients on FILSPARI achieved complete remission (urine protein excretion <0.3 g/day) and partial remission (urine protein excretion <1.0 g/day) of proteinuria compared to patients on Irbesartan. Complete remission at any time over the course of the double-blind treatment period occurred in 20.8% of participants in the FILSPARI group and 7.9% of participants in the Irbesartan group (p=0.0005). 70.3% of participants in the FILSPARI group achieved partial remission, compared to 44.1% of participants in the Irbesartan group (p<0.0001).
Results from the interim assessment in the PROTECT Study also show that FILSPARI was well tolerated with a clearly defined safety profile that has been consistent across all clinical trials conducted to date with treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) comparable to Irbesartan. No cases of severe edema, heart failure, hepatotoxicity, or edema-related discontinuations were reported in the study as of the cutoff date. Body weight and blood pressure changes from baseline were not different between the FILSPARI and Irbesartan groups.
Data from the study were recently published in The Lancet and announced by Travere Therapeutics.
Thousands of kidney care professionals will attend the Spring Clinical Meetings in-person and virtually. Hundreds of the latest studies and kidney care advances will be unveiled.
About IgA Nephropathy
IgA nephropathy (IgAN), also called Berger's disease, is a rare kidney disease (RKD) characterized by the buildup of immunoglobulin A (IgA), a protein that helps the body fight infections, in the kidneys. The deposits of IgA cause a breakdown of the normal filtering mechanisms in the kidney, leading to hematuria, proteinuria, and a progressive loss of kidney function. Other symptoms of IgAN may include edema and high blood pressure. IgAN is the most common type of primary glomerulonephritis worldwide and a leading cause of kidney failure due to glomerular disease.
NKF Spring Clinical Meetings
For the past 31 years, nephrology healthcare professionals from across the country have come to NKF's Spring Clinical Meetings to learn about the newest developments related to all aspects of nephrology practice; network with colleagues; and present their research findings. The NKF Spring Clinical Meetings are designed for meaningful change in the multidisciplinary healthcare teams' skills, performance, and patient health outcomes. It is the only conference of its kind that focuses on translating science into practice for the entire healthcare team.
About Kidney Disease
In the United States, more than 37 million adults are estimated to have kidney disease, also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD)—and approximately 90 percent don't know they have it. About 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. are at risk for kidney disease. Risk factors for kidney disease include: diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and family history. People of Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian American, or Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander descent are at increased risk for developing the disease. Black or African American people are about four times as likely as White people to have kidney failure. Hispanics experience kidney failure at about double the rate of White people.
NKF Professional Membership
Healthcare professionals can join NKF to receive access to tools and resources for both patients and professionals, discounts on professional education, and access to a network of thousands of individuals who treat patients with kidney disease.
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By SYLVIA HUI
Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — The BBC on Thursday apologized to the former nanny of Princes William and Harry over “false and malicious” claims made against her as part of a journalist’s attempt to obtain an exclusive television interview with Princess Diana.
Alexandra Pettifer, formerly known as Tiggy Legge-Bourke, appeared at London’s High Court Thursday for a public apology from the broadcaster over false claims that she had an affair with Prince Charles while working as his personal assistant in 1995.
Her lawyer told the court the allegations caused “serious personal consequences for all concerned.”
BBC director-general Tim Davie said the corporation has agreed to pay “substantial damages” to Pettifer. The broadcaster had “failed to ask the tough questions” about how the Diana interview was obtained, he added.
“I would like to take this opportunity to apologize publicly to her, to The Prince of Wales, and to the Dukes of Cambridge and Sussex, for the way in which Princess Diana was deceived and the subsequent impact on all their lives,” Davie said in a statement.
William and Harry have strongly criticized the BBC for its shortcomings after an investigation found that one of its journalists, Martin Bashir, used deceitful means to secure the explosive Diana interview in 1995.
In the interview, a major scoop for Bashir, Diana famously said that “there were three of us in this marriage” — referring to Prince Charles’ relationship with Camilla Parker-Bowles. Her candid account of her failing marriage with Charles was watched by millions of people and sent shockwaves through the monarchy.
Pettifer’s lawyer, Louise Prince, said the former nanny hadn’t known the source of the allegations against her over the past 25 years. But it now appeared likely that the claims arose as part of the BBC’s efforts to procure the Diana interview, Prince said.
The false claims — including an allegation that Pettifer became pregnant with Charles’ baby and had an abortion — appeared to exploit prior false media speculation, the lawyer said.
She said Diana confronted Pettifer about the allegation in late 1995, and told a member of the royal household that she had a hospital letter proving the abortion happened.
“As the allegation of an abortion was totally false, any such letter could only have been fabricated,” Prince said.
Davie said the broadcaster would never show the Diana interview again or license it to other broadcasters.
Pettifer said after the hearing that she was disappointed legal action was needed.
The BBC has already paid damages to Diana’s former aide as well as a former BBC producer who was dismissed after he alerted editors to faked documents that Bashir used to gain access to Diana.
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Going back to nature this summer might not mean roughing it. Some of the biggest U.S. adventures are accessible from metro areas, thoroughly civilized spots where hot showers and après luxuries abound. Paddle into San Diego surf breaks for an early-morning session, and you could wrap before the best brunch spots fill up. Psychedelic sandstone formations near Las Vegas are minutes away from the Strip’s over-the-top pool parties and seafood towers.
It’s not just creature comforts tempting outdoorsy travelers to book city breaks this year. As national parks face crowding, gas prices soar and rental cars remain scarce, urban adventures can be accessible alternatives to more far-flung journeys. And such excursions serve as object lessons in “nearby nature” — reminders that meaningful encounters with the natural world are often closer to the pavement than we think. Intrigued? Here’s a highly subjective, adventure-inspired list of the best U.S. cities to get you outdoors this summer. (Population figures are based on 2022 numbers from the World Population Review.)
Duluth, Minn.: Mountain biking paradise
Population: 84,904.
Just six areas on earth have earned the top-tier gold-level Ride Center designation from the International Mountain Bicycling Association, and they include this Midwestern lakeport with a more than 90-mile network of mountain bike trails. Day rides abound, but for post-trail bragging rights, take on the ultra-classic 40-mile Duluth Traverse, a largely beginner-friendly route spanning the length of the city. It’s not only about the single track in Duluth, however. Through-hikers on the approximately 300-mile Superior Hiking Trail stroll right through town, and there are paddlers of all sorts on the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail, with designated routes that range from one to 12 miles.
Salt Lake City: An Alpine flower garden
Population: 200,963.
A matched set of Wasatch Range glacial valleys known for feathery snow, SLC’s Big and Little Cottonwood canyons become blooming playgrounds after the skiers clear out. Both canyons have plenty of places to fish, cycle and climb, but all you need to explore the yearly wildflower bonanza is a sturdy pair of walking shoes. Hikes to Donut Falls and Albion Basin showcase lupine, Indian paintbrush and Rocky Mountain Columbine, which generally peak during mid-July’s Wasatch Wildflower Festival, when naturalists lead guided flower walks.
Miami: The sunshine capital
Population: 483,395.
Asphalt cedes quickly to sand in Miami. Motivated travelers might find themselves paddling with Virginia Key Beach Park manatees an hour after wheels-down at MIA. Use the 8.5-mile Rickenbacker Trail, and you could even get there by bicycle. Within city limits, options for sun and sand feel endless, including South Beach and the untouched shoreline that caps Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. But it’s Miami’s enviable perch near two spectacular national parks that vaults the city onto America’s adventure honor roll. Find coral reefs and mangrove forests within view of downtown at Biscayne National Park, or head west to visit the United States’ largest subtropical wilderness within Everglades National Park.
Las Vegas: Desert-rat’s delight
Population: 675,592.
A constellation of desert parks is ample reward for venturing beyond the Strip. (There’s a reason legendary rock climber Alex Honnold makes Vegas home.) About a half-hour from downtown is scenic Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, where hikes to willow-flanked springs pass rock climbers scaling some 3,000 routes in the trad, sport and bouldering sub-disciplines. Rock formations turn trippy in the 40,000-acre Valley of Fire State Park, a wonderland of red Aztec sandstone with petrified logs and Anasazi petroglyphs. Summer temperatures can soar in the desert; on the hottest days, cool off at Lake Mead’s approximately mile-long Boulder Beach.
Bend, Ore.: Outdoor #lifestylegoals
Population: 108,824.
You hardly need to ask Bend newcomers what they came for; to cyclists, climbers, paddlers and skiers, outdoor adventure is a way of life here. Trail runners flock to 51 miles of in-town trails, including miles of dirt paths that hew to the edge of the Deschutes River. The 37-mile Sisters to Smith Rock Scenic Bikeway is a romp for road cyclists, while downhill mountain bikers head for the lift-served Mt. Bachelor Bike Park. It’s not all quite so strenuous: Floating the Deschutes in a rubber inner tube is a summertime rite of passage.
San Diego: For ocean explorers
Population: 1,429,650.
An unbroken chain of great surf spots lines San Diego’s 70-mile coastline, including beginner-friendly La Jolla Shores and bigger waves at clothing-optional Black’s Beach. Water sports of every kind beckon. Try offshore fishing for mahi-mahi, scuba diving the HMCS Yukon in “Wreck Alley” or kayaking through kelp beds off La Jolla. Dry out on a hike through the 1,500-acre Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, where trails drop steeply through sagebrush and chaparral toward a wide, sandy beach.
Flagstaff, Ariz.: Runner’s world
Population: 78,866.
Olympic running hopefuls head to Flagstaff to hone their endurance at altitude, but this nearly 7,000-foot-high city has plenty to offer more casual athletes, too. Linking downtown with canyons and meadows is the 56-mile Flagstaff Urban Trails System, or you can join the serious types putting in miles on scenic Lake Mary Road. Surrounding the city is the world’s largest contiguous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and some of the finest runs are a romp through the woods. (Try the 3.5-mile Schultz Creek Trail, which connects to a maze of paths within Coconino National Forest.) For a full immersion in the local scene, sign up for one of the group runs listed on the Run Flagstaff website.
Charlotte: White-water playground
Population: 925,290.
Hand it to Charlotte for making its own fun. Among the offerings at its 1,300-acre U.S. National Whitewater Center is the world’s largest man-made white-water river, where visitors can tackle Class II-IV rapids in kayaks and stand-up paddleboards or on guided rafting trips. A ropeless 45-foot climbing wall juts over a pool of water at its deep-water solo climbing complex — billed as the first of its kind — and there are more than 50 miles of free-to-use trails for mountain bikers, hikers and trail runners.
Chattanooga, Tenn.: Multisport wonder
Population: 185,442.
An enviable Tennessee River Gorge location hints at Chattanooga’s adventure bounty. Think: orange-and-gray Cumberland sandstone for the rock climbers, Lookout Mountain trail running, a half-dozen mountain bike trail networks and paddling on the Tennessee River. If that’s still not enough, there’s Class III-V white-water rafting on the Ocoee River, which runs through nearby Cherokee National Forest and hosted the 1996 Olympic white-water events. (Still need convincing? Chattanooga is the only place to top Outside magazine’s “Best Town Ever” list twice.) To dip into the adventure-travel energy here, stay at climbing-themed hostel the Crash Pad, where you can book a bouldering pad with your room reservation.
Burlington, Vt.: Dirt-road dreaming
Population: 43,185.
Going outside is Burlington’s whole personality in summer, and sunny days fill its Lake Champlain waterfront with stand-up paddleboards, sailboats and kayaks. Cyclists come out in force, and the 13.4-mile Island Line Rail Trail links the city via seasonal bike ferry to the Lake Champlain islands. But Vermont’s unique offering for bikers may be its network of scenic dirt routes — more than half the state’s roads are unpaved — which, in recent years, have seen gravel cycling events such as Rooted Vermont. With a home base in Burlington, cyclists can retrace Rooted Vermont’s past courses or tackle a few sections of the Green Mountain Gravel Growler, a 255-mile, dirt-road cycling route that links up some of the state’s best craft breweries.
Smith is a writer based in Vermont. Her website is jenrosesmith.com. Find her on Twitter and Instagram: @jenrosesmithvt.
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President Joe Biden will visit New Mexico on Saturday to talk about his administration’s efforts to tackle wildfires as residents smolder with anger over how federal officials allowed planned burns to spread out of control, leading to the largest blaze in recorded state history.
The fire has been contained on several fronts, but is still burning amid dangerously hot and dry conditions. It’s destroyed more than 430 homes across 500 square miles since early April, according to federal officials.
Evacuations have displaced thousands of residents from rural villages with Spanish-colonial roots and high poverty rates, while unleashing untold environmental damage. Fear of flames is giving way to concern about erosion and mudslides in places where superheated fire penetrated soil and roots.
The blaze is the latest reminder of Biden's concern about wildfires, which are expected to worsen as climate change continues, and how they'll strain resources needed to fight them.
“These fires are blinking ‘code red’ for our nation," Biden said last year after stops in Idaho and California. "They’re gaining frequency and ferocity.”
In New Mexico, investigators have tracked the two source fires to burns that were set by federal forest managers as preventative measures. A group of Mora County residents sued the U.S. Forest Service this week in an effort to obtain more information about the government’s role.
Ralph Arellanes of Las Vegas, New Mexico, said many ranchers of modest means appear unlikely to receive compensation for uninsured cabins, barns and sheds that were razed by the fire.
“They’ve got their day job and their ranch and farm life. It’s not like they have a big old house or hacienda — it could be a very basic home, may or may not have running water,” said Arellanes, a former wildland firefighter and chairman for a confederation of Hispanic community advocacy groups. “They use it to stay there to feed and water the cattle on the weekend. Or maybe they have a camper. But a lot of that got burned.”
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved 890 disaster relief claims worth $2.7 million for individuals and households.
On Thursday, the Biden administration extended eligible financial relief to the repair of water facilities, irrigation ditches, bridges and roads. Proposed legislation from Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M., would offer full compensation for nearly all lost property and income linked to the wildfire.
Jennifer Carbajal says she evacuated twice from the impending wildfire at a shared family home at Pandaries in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The house survived while about 50 neighboring homes burned along with the tanks that feed the municipal water system, leaving no local supply of potable water without truck deliveries.
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“There is no long-term plan right now for water infrastructure in northern New Mexico,” Carbajal said.
She said matters are worse in many hardscrabble communities across fire-scarred Mora County, where the median household income is roughly $28,000 — less than half the national average.
“They barter a lot and really have never had to rely on external resources,” she said. “The whole idea of applying for a loan (from FEMA) is an immediate turnoff for the majority of that population.”
George Fernandez of Las Vegas, New Mexico, says his family is unlikely to be compensated for an uninsured, fire-gutted house in the remote Mineral Hills area, nor a companion cabin that was built by his grandparents nearly a century ago.
Fernandez said his brother had moved away from the house to a nursing home before the fire swept through — making direct federal compensation unlikely under current rules because the house was no longer a primary residence.
“I think they should make accommodations for everybody who lost whatever they lost at face value,” Fernandez said. “It would take a lot of money to accomplish that, but it was something they started and I think they should.” | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/biden-facing-fire-and-anger-during-new-mexico-visit/3268083/ | 2022-06-11 06:43:11 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/biden-facing-fire-and-anger-during-new-mexico-visit/3268083/ |
DENVER, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA) announced financial and operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.
"We continue to have excitement and conviction in our long-term capabilities and strategy to differentiate DaVita as a healthcare provider and employer of choice," said Javier Rodriguez, CEO of DaVita Inc. "I am encouraged by the operating progress we have made in recent months, and we will be closely monitoring volume and the labor environment which remain challenges in 2023."
Financial and operating highlights for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022:
- Consolidated revenues were $2.917 billion and $11.610 billion for the three months and year ended December 31, 2022, respectively.
- Operating income was $256 million and adjusted operating income was $317 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022. Operating income was $1,339 million and adjusted operating income was $1,450 million for year ended December 31, 2022.
- Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was $0.59 and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations $1.11 for three months ended December 31, 2022. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was $5.71 and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was $6.60 for year ended December 31, 2022.
- Operating cash flow was $344 million and free cash flow was $75 million for three months ended December 31, 2022. Operating cash flow was $1,565 million and free cash flow was $817 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
U.S. dialysis metrics:
Volume: Total U.S. dialysis treatments for the fourth quarter of 2022 were 7,239,660, or an average of 91,641 treatments per day, representing a per day decrease of (1.3)% compared to the third quarter of 2022. Normalized non-acquired treatment growth in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 was (2.1)%.
Primary drivers of the changes in the table above were as follows:
Revenue: The quarter change was primarily due to non-recurring favorable adjustments in the third quarter. These changes were partially offset by increased hospital inpatient dialysis revenues, favorable changes in government rate driven by administration of influenza vaccines, favorable changes in commercial mix and the continued migration to Medicare Advantage plans. The annual change was primarily driven by an increase in commercial mix and rate, an increase in the Medicare base rate in 2022 and the continued shift to Medicare Advantage plans, partially offset by the reinstatement of 1% Medicare sequestration beginning April 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 and 2% Medicare sequestration beginning July 1, 2022 and thereafter.
Patient care costs: The quarter change was primarily due to increased other direct operating expenses associated with our dialysis centers, including increases in utilities expense partially due to lower expense in the third quarter related to our virtual power purchase arrangements. Other drivers of the increase include increases in health benefit expenses, pharmaceutical costs and professional fees. These increases were partially offset by decreases in compensation costs primarily due to a decrease in contract labor costs and improved productivity, and medical supply expense. The annual change was primarily due to increases in compensation expenses, other direct operating expenses associated with our dialysis centers, including increases in utilities expense, as well as closure costs, insurance expenses and costs related to travel. In addition, our fixed other direct operating expenses negatively impacted patient care costs per treatment due to decreased treatments in 2022. These annual increases were partially offset by decreases in pharmaceutical unit costs, health benefit expenses and medical supply costs.
General and administrative: The quarter change was primarily due to decreases in advocacy costs to counter union policy efforts and long-term incentive compensation expense. These quarterly changes were partially offset by increased compensation including severance costs, as described below, health benefit expenses, professional fees and other purchased services. The annual change was primarily due to increases in advocacy costs to counter union policy efforts, compensation expenses, including severance costs, as described below, travel costs, center closure costs, as described below, and higher information technology related costs. These annual increases were partially offset by gains recognized on the sale of our self-developed properties, decreased professional fees and fewer contributions to our charitable foundation.
Financial and operating metrics:
Center activity: As of December 31, 2022, we provided dialysis services to a total of approximately 245,000 patients at 3,074 outpatient dialysis centers, of which 2,724 centers were located in the United States and 350 centers were located in 11 countries outside of the United States. During the fourth quarter of 2022, we opened a total of six new dialysis centers and closed 58 dialysis centers in the United States. We also acquired three dialysis centers, opened three dialysis centers and closed eight dialysis centers outside of the United States during the fourth quarter of 2022.
Integrated kidney care (IKC): As of December 31, 2022, we had approximately 42,000 patients in risk-based integrated care arrangements representing approximately $3.5 billion in annualized medical spend. We also had an additional 15,000 patients in other integrated care arrangements; we do not include the medical spend for these patients in this annualized medical spend estimate. See additional description of these metrics at Note 2.
Certain items impacting operating results:
Closure costs. During 2022, we incurred higher than normal charges for center capacity closures. These closures are the result of a strategic review of our outpatient clinic capacity requirements and utilization, which have been impacted both by declines in our patient census in some markets due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as by our initiatives toward, and advances in, increasing the proportion of our home dialysis patients.
Our fourth quarter charges for U.S. dialysis center closures were approximately $35 million, which increased our patient care costs by $6 million, our general and administrative expenses by $5 million and our depreciation and amortization expense by $24 million. During the year ended December 31, 2022, charges for U.S. dialysis center closures were approximately $86 million, which increased our patient care costs by $21 million, our general and administrative expenses by $19 million and our depreciation and amortization expense by $46 million. These capacity closures costs included net losses on assets retired, lease costs, asset impairments and accelerated depreciation and amortization.
Severance costs and other. During the fourth quarter of 2022, we committed to a plan to increase efficiencies and cost savings in certain general and administrative support functions. As a result of this plan, we recognized expenses related to termination and other benefit commitments in our U.S. dialysis business, IKC business and corporate administration support function of $17.0 million, $0.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively.
International. During the fourth quarter of 2022, we also committed to a plan to increase efficiencies and cost savings in our international business, which resulted in recognition of expenses related to termination benefits and other charges of $7.5 million.
Advocacy costs. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we incurred advocacy costs of approximately $51 million to counter union policy efforts, including a California ballot initiative. These costs are included in the U.S. dialysis segment's general and administrative expense.
Outlook:
The following forward-looking measures and the underlying assumptions involve significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including those described below, and actual results may vary materially from these forward-looking measures. For example, the widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to generate significant risk and uncertainty, and as a result, our future results could vary materially from the guidance provided below. We do not provide guidance for operating income or diluted net income per share attributable to DaVita Inc. on a basis consistent with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) nor a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because we are unable to predict certain items contained in the GAAP measures without unreasonable efforts. These non-GAAP financial measures do not include certain items, including capacity closure charges, severance costs and foreign currency fluctuations, which may be significant. The guidance for our effective income tax rate on adjusted income attributable to DaVita Inc. also excludes the amount of third-party owners' income and related taxes attributable to non-tax paying entities.
We will be holding a conference call to discuss our results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022, on February 22, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To join the conference call, please dial (877) 918-6630 from the U.S. or (517) 308-9042 from outside the U.S., and provide the operator the password 'Earnings'. This call is being webcast and can be accessed at the DaVita Investor Relations website investors.davita.com. A replay of the conference call will also be available at investors.davita.com for the following 30 days.
Forward looking statements
DaVita Inc. and its representatives may from time to time make written and oral forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA), including statements in this release, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), reports to stockholders and in meetings with investors and analysts. All statements in this release, during the related presentation or other meetings, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and as such are intended to be covered by the safe harbor for "forward-looking statements" provided by the PSLRA. These forward-looking statements could include, among other things, DaVita's response to and the expected future impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19), including statements about our balance sheet and liquidity, our expenses and expense offsets, revenues, billings and collections, availability or cost of supplies, treatment volumes, mix expectation, such as the percentage or number of patients under commercial insurance, the availability, acceptance, impact, administration and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and therapies, the continuing impact on the U.S. and global economies, labor market conditions, and overall impact on our patients and teammates, as well as other statements regarding our future operations, financial condition and prospects, expenses, strategic initiatives, government and commercial payment rates, expectations related to value-based care, integrated kidney care, and Medicare Advantage (MA) plan enrollment and our ongoing stock repurchase program, and statements related to our guidance and expectations for future periods and the assumptions underlying any such projections. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, statements including the words "expect," "intend," "will," "could," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "forecast," "guidance," "outlook," "goals," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on DaVita's current expectations and are based solely on information available as of the date of this release. DaVita undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of changed circumstances, new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Actual future events and results could differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things:
- the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, current macroeconomic and marketplace conditions, and global events, many of which are interrelated and which relate to, among other things, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our patients, teammates, physician partners, suppliers, business, operations, reputation, financial condition and results of operations; the government's response to the ongoing pandemic, the pandemic's continuing impact on the U.S. and global economies, labor market conditions, interest rates, inflation and evolving monetary policies; the availability, acceptance, impact and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and therapies; further spread or resurgence of the virus, including as a result of the emergence of new strains of the virus; the continuing impact of the pandemic on our revenues and non-acquired growth due to lower treatment volumes; COVID-19's impact on the chronic kidney disease (CKD) population and our patient population including on the mortality of these patients; any potential negative impact on our commercial mix or the number of our patients covered by commercial insurance plans; continued increased COVID-19-related costs; our ability to successfully implement cost savings initiatives; supply chain challenges and disruptions; and elevated teammate turnover and training costs and higher salary and wage expense, including, among other things, increased contract wages, driven in part by persisting labor market conditions and a high demand for our clinical personnel, any of which may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks and uncertainties discussed below, and in many cases, the impact of the pandemic and the aforementioned global economic conditions on our business may persist even after the pandemic subsides;
- the extent to which the ongoing implementation of healthcare reform, or changes in or new legislation, regulations or guidance, enforcement thereof or related litigation result in a reduction in coverage or reimbursement rates for our services, a reduction in the number of patients enrolled in or that select higher-paying commercial plans, including for example MA plans or other material impacts to our business or operations; or our making incorrect assumptions about how our patients will respond to any such developments;
- risks arising from potential changes in laws, regulations or requirements applicable to us, such as potential and proposed federal and/or state legislation, regulation, ballot, executive action or other initiatives, including, without limitation, those related to healthcare and/or labor matters;
- the concentration of profits generated by higher-paying commercial payor plans for which there is continued downward pressure on average realized payment rates; a reduction in the number or percentage of our patients under such plans, including, without limitation, as a result of restrictions or prohibitions on the use and/or availability of charitable premium assistance, which may result in the loss of revenues or patients, as a result of our making incorrect assumptions about how our patients will respond to any change in financial assistance from charitable organizations, or as a result of payors' implementing restrictive plan designs, including, without limitation, actions taken in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Marietta Memorial Hospital Employee Health Benefit Plan, et al. v. DaVita Inc. et al. ("Marietta"); how and whether regulators and legislators will respond to the Marietta decision including, without limitation, whether they will issue regulatory guidance or adopt new legislation; how courts will interpret other anti-discriminatory provisions that may apply to restrictive plan designs; whether there could be other potential negative impacts of the Marietta decision; and the timing of each of these items;
- our ability to attract, retain and motivate teammates and our ability to manage operating cost increases or productivity decreases whether due to union organizing activities, legislative or other changes, demand for labor, volatility and uncertainty in the labor market, the current challenging and highly competitive labor market conditions, or other reasons;
- U.S. and global economic and marketplace conditions, interest rates, inflation, unemployment, labor market conditions, and evolving monetary policies, and our ability to respond to these challenging conditions, including among other things our ability to successfully identify cost savings opportunities and to implement cost savings initiatives such as ongoing initiatives that increase our use of third party service providers to perform certain activities, initiatives that relate to clinic optimization and capacity utilization improvement, and procurement opportunities, among other things;
- our ability to successfully implement our strategies with respect to integrated kidney care and value-based care initiatives and home based dialysis in the desired time frame and in a complex, dynamic and highly regulated environment, including, among other things, maintaining our existing business; meeting growth expectations; recovering our investments; entering into agreements with payors, third party vendors and others on terms that are competitive and, as appropriate, prove actuarially sound; structuring operations, agreements and arrangements to comply with evolving rules and regulations; finding, training and retaining appropriate staff; and further developing our integrated care and other capabilities to provide competitive programs at scale;
- a reduction in government payment rates under the Medicare End Stage Renal Disease program, state Medicaid or other government-based programs and the impact of the Medicare Advantage benchmark structure;
- noncompliance by us or our business associates with any privacy or security laws or any security breach by us or a third party involving the misappropriation, loss or other unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information;
- legal and compliance risks, such as our continued compliance with complex, and at times, evolving government regulations and requirements;
- the impact of the political environment and related developments on the current healthcare marketplace and on our business, including with respect to the Affordable Care Act, the exchanges and many other core aspects of the current healthcare marketplace, as well as the composition of the U.S. Supreme Court and the current presidential administration and congressional majority;
- changes in pharmaceutical practice patterns, reimbursement and payment policies and processes, or pharmaceutical pricing, including with respect to hypoxia inducible factors, among other things;
- our ability to develop and maintain relationships with physicians and hospitals, changing affiliation models for physicians, and the emergence of new models of care or other initiatives introduced by the government or private sector that, among other things, may erode our patient base and impact reimbursement rates;
- our ability to complete acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or other strategic transactions that we might announce or be considering, on terms favorable to us or at all, or to successfully integrate any acquired businesses, or to successfully operate any acquired businesses, joint ventures or other strategic transactions, or to successfully expand our operations and services in markets outside the United States, or to businesses or products outside of dialysis services;
- continued increased competition from dialysis providers and others, and other potential marketplace changes, including without limitation increased investment in and availability of funding to new entrants in the dialysis and pre-dialysis marketplace;
- the variability of our cash flows, including without limitation any extended billing or collections cycles; the risk that we may not be able to generate or access sufficient cash in the future to service our indebtedness or to fund our other liquidity needs; and the risk that we may not be able to refinance our indebtedness as it becomes due, on terms favorable to us or at all;
- factors that may impact our ability to repurchase stock under our stock repurchase program and the timing of any such stock repurchases, as well as our use of a considerable amount of available funds to repurchase stock;
- risks arising from the use of accounting estimates, judgments and interpretations in our financial statements;
- impairment of our goodwill, investments or other assets;
- our aspirations, goals and disclosures related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, including, among other things, evolving regulatory requirements affecting ESG standards, measurements and reporting requirements; the availability of suppliers that can meet our sustainability standards; and our ability to recruit, develop and retain diverse talent in our labor markets; and
- the other risk factors, trends and uncertainties set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, June 30 and September 30, 2022, and the risks and uncertainties discussed in any subsequent reports that we file or furnish with the SEC from time to time.
The financial information presented in this release is unaudited and is subject to change as a result of subsequent events or adjustments, if any, arising prior to the filing of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
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SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA-continued
(unaudited)
(dollars in millions)
Note 1: Calculation of the Leverage Ratio
Under our senior secured credit facilities (the Credit Agreement) dated August 12, 2019, the leverage ratio is defined as (a) all funded debt plus the face amount of all letters of credit issued, minus unrestricted cash and cash equivalents (including short-term investments) not to exceed $750 divided by (b) "Consolidated EBITDA." The leverage ratio determines the interest rate margin payable by the Company for its Term Loan A and revolving line of credit under the Credit Agreement by establishing the margin over the base interest rate (LIBOR) that is applicable. The calculation below is based on the last twelve months of "Consolidated EBITDA," as of the end of the reported period and pro forma for acquisitions or divestitures that occurred during the period, and "Consolidated net debt" at the end of the reported period, each as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Company's management believes the presentation of "Consolidated EBITDA" is useful to investors to enhance their understanding of the Company's leverage ratio under its Credit Agreement. The leverage ratio calculated by the Company is a non-GAAP measure and should not be considered a substitute for the ratio of total debt to operating income, determined in accordance with GAAP. The Company's calculation of its leverage ratio might not be calculated in the same manner as, and thus might not be comparable to, similarly titled measures of other companies.
DAVITA INC.
INTEGRATED CARE METRICS
(unaudited)
Note 2: Integrated Care Metrics
Our integrated kidney care (IKC) business is party to a variety of risk-based integrated care and disease management arrangements, including value-based care (VBC) contracts under which we assume full or shared financial risk for the total medical cost of care for patients below or above a benchmark.
The aggregate amount of medical spend associated with risk-based integrated care arrangements that we disclose includes both medical costs included in our reported expenses for certain risk-based arrangements (such as its special needs plans), as well as the aggregate estimated benchmark amount above or below which we will incur profit or loss on for VBC arrangements under which third-party medical costs are not included in our reported results. This metric is an annualization of our estimate of this amount for the most recent quarter.
A number of our VBC contracts are subject to complex or novel patient attribution mechanics and benchmark adjustments, some of which are based on information not reported to us until periods after we report our quarterly results. As a result, our estimates of our patients under, and the dollar amount of, our value-based contracts remain subject to estimation uncertainty.
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RECONCILIATIONS FOR NON-GAAP MEASURES
(unaudited)
Note on Non-GAAP Financial Measures
As used in this press release, the term "adjusted" refers to non-GAAP measures as follows, each as reconciled to its most comparable GAAP measure as presented in the non-GAAP reconciliations in the notes to this press release: (i) for income and expense measures, the term "adjusted" refers to operating performance measures that exclude certain items such as impairment charges, (gain) loss on ownership changes, capacity closure charges, restructuring charges, accruals for legal matters and debt prepayment and refinancing charges; and (ii) the term "effective income tax rate on adjusted income from continuing operations attributable to DaVita Inc." represents the Company's effective tax rate excluding applicable non-GAAP items and the tax associated with them as well as noncontrolling owners' income, which primarily relates to non-tax paying entities. Note that the non-GAAP measures presented for prior periods below have been conformed to the non-GAAP measures presented for the current period.
These non-GAAP or "adjusted" measures are presented because management believes these measures are useful adjuncts to GAAP results. However, these non-GAAP measures should not be considered alternatives to the corresponding measures determined under GAAP.
Specifically, management uses adjusted measures of operating expenses for its U.S. dialysis business, adjusted U.S. dialysis patient care costs per treatment, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to DaVita Inc. and adjusted diluted net income per share from continuing operations attributable to DaVita Inc. to compare and evaluate our performance period over period and relative to competitors, to analyze the underlying trends in our business, to establish operational budgets and forecasts and for incentive compensation purposes. We believe these non-GAAP measures also are useful to investors and analysts in evaluating our performance over time and relative to competitors, as well as in analyzing the underlying trends in our business. Furthermore, we believe these presentations enhance a user's understanding of our normal consolidated results by excluding certain items which we do not believe are indicative of our ordinary results of operations. As a result, adjusting for these amounts allows for comparison to our normalized prior period results.
The effective income tax rate on adjusted income from continuing operations attributable to DaVita Inc. excludes noncontrolling owners' income and certain non-deductible and other charges which we do not believe are indicative of our ordinary results. Accordingly, we believe these adjusted effective income tax rates are useful to management, investors and analysts in evaluating our performance and establishing expectations for income taxes incurred on our ordinary results attributable to DaVita Inc.
Finally, free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less distributions to noncontrolling interests and all capital expenditures (including development capital expenditures, routine maintenance and information technology); plus contributions from noncontrolling interests and proceeds from the sale of self-developed properties. Management uses this measure to assess our ability to fund acquisitions and meet our debt service obligations and we believe this measure is equally useful to investors and analysts as an adjunct to cash flows from operating activities and other measures under GAAP.
It is important to bear in mind that these non-GAAP "adjusted" measures are not measures of financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and should not be considered in isolation from, nor as substitutes for, their most comparable GAAP measures.
The following Notes 3 through 7 provide reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release to their most comparable GAAP measures.
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RECONCILIATIONS FOR NON-GAAP MEASURES
(unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share data)
Note 3: Adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted diluted net income from continuing operations per share attributable to DaVita Inc.
Note 4: Adjusted operating income
Note 5: Adjusted U.S. dialysis expense measures
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RECONCILIATIONS FOR NON-GAAP MEASURES - continued
(unaudited)
(dollars in millions)
Note 6: Effective income tax rates on income from continuing operations attributable to DaVita Inc.
The effective income tax rate on adjusted income from continuing operations attributable to DaVita Inc. is computed as follows:
Note 7: Free cash flow
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Springtime signals fresh blooms and sunny days that burst with color.
Keira Partenio’s “Hidden Spring” depicts all of the qualities of a bright spring day, featuring a picnic, a good book and taking a nap in the sunshine. “Hidden Spring” also earned the Mid Valley Secondary Center freshman the winning piece in “Art for All Seasons” Student Artist of the Month competition.
To celebrate arts in education, The Times-Tribune and Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit honor local teens with this contest. Keira, who attends a cyber school program, is one of about 60 students who created art across different mediums, which were then submitted by their teachers with hopes of the students’ works being featured in Life&Times.
A panel of judges from the newspaper and NEIU picked 12 winners, and on the last Sunday of each month, one of these works are featured alongside the calendar of events. This year, we also get to know these student artists a little better with a profile and Q&A.
Keira chatted with Life&Times about making art from a young age, the process behind creating her winning piece and more.
Q: Tell me about your first memory of making art. Also, tell me how it felt when you created something for the first time.
A: My first memory of making art was when I was about four. I remember drawing my family and giving them purple skin for some reason.
Q: What medium do you like working in the most and why?
A: I like working in the anime art style the most. It gives you more creative freedom.
Q: Do you have a favorite subject to draw or paint, and what draws you to that subject?
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A: I like drawing the things I enjoy like shows or games I like.
Q: Can you describe your process when working on your winning entry for Artist of the Month?
A: I kind of rushed the art piece because I didn’t expect to win, but I picked spring because I had a good idea of what to do. I picked that medium because that’s what I normally draw.
Q: Who are some artists you like and why?
A: I like some artists on Instagram. I don’t like famous ones.
Q: Are you considering pursuing art as a career? If so, do you know what area of art (fine art, illustration, graphic design, animation, etc.) you are interested in?
A: Yes, art school is my goal. That’s the main reason I participated in (the “Art for All Seasons” competition), I needed to show that I was skilled in art by winning something.
I will most likely pursue animation or graphic design. My (new) school offers animation classes, so it’s a start.
Q: What other interests do you have in addition to art?
A: I like what any other teenager likes doing: playing games, watching shows or movies or going out. I also like collecting things from the shows or games I enjoy, if that counts as a hobby. | https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/lifestyles/student-artists/student-artist-of-the-month-mid-valley-freshman-enlightens-with-hidden-spring/article_780a6571-d5fd-58ae-9ad5-e8ba0ed1f8a9.html | 2023-04-30 04:25:31 | 0 | https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/lifestyles/student-artists/student-artist-of-the-month-mid-valley-freshman-enlightens-with-hidden-spring/article_780a6571-d5fd-58ae-9ad5-e8ba0ed1f8a9.html |
Ukraine's president will meet President Biden at the White House. A House committee approves the release of Donald Trump's taxes. The Taliban bans women in Afghanistan from attending universities.
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We’ve got the details on bazaars, fairs and festivals in Northeast Pennsylvania this summer.
- Germania Hose Company Bazaar, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 430 Foote Ave., Duryea. Entertainment: Friday, Firefighters parade and music by Flaxy Morgan; Saturday, music by Tori V and The Karma; Sunday, fireworks and music by Handsome Devils.
- Ashley Fire Department Bazaar, 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Firemans Grounds, 160 Ashley St., Ashley. Entertainment, food, games, refreshments and bands. Entertainment, Friday, Vine Street; Saturday, Hangin’ with F.O.G.
- St. Eulalia Parish Summer Festival, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 214 Blue Shutters Road, Roaring Brook Twp. Homemade food and more. Entertainment: 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Electric City Steel Drum Project; 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Between the Velvet Lies (classic rock); 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Alex the Crooner; 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Electric Rewind (classic rock).
- Warrior Run’s 2nd Annual Festival, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 28; 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 29; and 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 30, Front Street Ball Field. Food vendors, bands, beverages and amusements.
- Holy Trinity Orthodox Church Food Festival, Friday and Saturday, July 28-29, 4 to 8 p.m.; 401 E. Main St., Miners Mills section of Wilkes-Barre. Traditional ethnic foods including potato pancakes and pierogi. Bake sale, games and prizes. Entertainment, DJ Mike.
- Christ the King Parish Picnic, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 28-29; 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 30; St. Mary of the Czestochowa Church, Eynon and St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald. Entertainment: Friday, Inside-Out; Saturday Tommy Guns; Sunday, The Wanabees Duo. Beer and wine tent, beverages, food, bake sale and more.
- St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church Annual Picnic, Friday, Aug. 4 to Sunday, Aug. 6; 210 W. Blaine Street, McAdoo; Ethnic foods include halupki, piroghi, potato cakes, Ukie reuben sandwiches, Lemko platters, kielbasa sandwiches, sausage hoagies, hamburgers, chicken fingers and French fries. Birch Beer on tap and adult refreshments. Entertainment: Friday: The Legends Oldies Band; Saturday, Sapphire, an ‘80s band; and Sunday, The Polka Joe Radio Show broadcasting live.
- Hobbie Volunteer Fire Company Carnival, 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4; t to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5; and noon Sunday, Aug. 6; 613 W. Country Road, Wapwallopen. Food, games and special events. Cornhole tournament, Friday, $10 entry. Entertainment: Friday, Hillbilly D-Lux; Saturday, Kartune; Sunday, DJ Carol Jean Davis.
- Holy Cross Parish Chicken BBQ, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 6; Olyphant. Chicken dinners, $12. Hot dogs, ice cream, nuggets, fries, theme baskets, cash raffle, bake sale, soda, ice cream and more will be available.
- The Parish Community of St. John the Evangelist Summer Fest ’23, 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 10-12; Parish grounds and pastoral center on Church and Broad streets, Pittston. Entertainment: Thursday, The Tax Men; Friday, Sweet Pepper and the Long Hots; Saturday, Flaxy Morgan. Ethnic and American foods, variety booths, bingo, children’s games, raffles and baked goods.
- Most Precious Blood Parish Feast of The Madonna del Monte, 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11; 4:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12; Hazleton. Festival foods, tricky trays and more.
- Delano Fire Company No. 1 Annual Block Party Fundraiser, 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11; 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12; fire company grounds 1 Birch St., Delano. Festival food including homemade bean soup, chili, haluski, bleenies, hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, pierogi and French fries. Beer tent, 50/50 drawing, 100-plus themed basket raffle (tricky trays), games for all ages and more. Entertainment: Toolshed Jack, 7 p.m. Friday; Sakes Alive, 7 p.m. Saturday. Firetruck parade, 6 p.m. Friday. For information, visit www.facebook.com/delanofirecompany1.
- St. Matthew’s Festival, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11-12; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13; 78 Ridgeway St., East Stroudsburg. Live entertainment, international food and desserts, beer and wine garden, bingo, 50/50, games and more.
- St. John the Baptist Bazaar, Aug. 11-13, Larksville. Homemade foods, theme baskets, games and live entertainment.
- The Famous Rock Lake Picnic, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19; St. Juliana’s Church, state Route 247 Rock Lake, 2048 Creamton Drive, Pleasant Mount. Refreshment stand, food, 50/50 raffle, basket raffles, Big 6, games and more.
- St. Robert Bellarmine Parish at St. Aloysius Church Bazaar, 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 3-4; 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5; Parish grounds, Barney and Division streets, Wilkes-Barre. Homemade food, including potato pancakes, pierogi, and sausage, peppers and onions, etc. Games for all ages. Flea market, Vera Bradley stand, dime pitch. Entertainment: Thursday, Triple Fret; Friday, Flaxy Morgan; Saturday, Strawberry Jam.
- Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11-12; Main Street, Plymouth. Food, vendors, kielbasa contest, live entertainment.
- Ss. Anthony and Rocco Parish Italian Festival, 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11 and 12; and noon Sunday, Aug. 13, St. Rocco's Church Grounds, 122 Kurtz St., Dunmore. Food, games and live entertainment. Entertainment: Friday, DHS marching units and cheerleaders and Picture Perfect; Saturday, Popstar Drive; Sunday, Feast day Mass and procession and Vinsko Entertainment, Scranton Prep cheerleaders, The Luongo Brothers Band and fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Parking lot food sale, Good Shepherd Polish National Catholic Church, 269 E. Main St., Plymouth. noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug 11 and 12. Homemade pierogi, haluski, pigs in a blanket and baked goods.
- Pittston Tomato Festival, 5 to 10 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 17; 5 to 11 p.m., Friday, Aug. 18; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Aug. 20; downtown Pittston. Food, vendors and live entertainment.
- Luzerne County Fair, Sept. 6-10; state Route 118, Lehman Twp.
- Holy Mother of Sorrows Parish Fall Harvest Festival, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, parish grounds, 212 Wyoming Ave., Dupont.
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NORTHGLENN — Thursday’s Class 5A and Class 3A Region 3 cross country races featured a few pleasant surprises from local runners.
Perhaps most notably, Boulder High junior Kiki Vaughn finished second at 18 minutes, 33.9 seconds to help her Panthers place first (61 points) in the 5A girls team race. Boulder, along with second-place Fairview, third-place Denver East and fourth-place Broomfield, is now headed to Colorado Springs for the state championships on Oct. 29.
“As a team, we weren’t sure if we were going to make it,” Vaughn said soon after completing the 5,000-meter course at Open Spaces Park in Northglenn. “We were on the cusp of being fourth in the rankings. I think it’s amazing that we all like stepped up our race and we all had really conservative, good race plans going into this so that we could try and make it to state.”
Broomfield’s Maelynn Higgins finished fourth, just four-tenths of a second ahead of Fairview’s Sierra Wall.
Although neither of their teams qualified for state, Monarch’s Sofie Donker and Erie’s Ella Jimenez also made the top 15 to qualify individually.
Denver East was the top team on the 5A boys side, and Fairview, Monarch and Erie followed. Erie had two of the top three runners with senior Evan Kraus finishing first (15:50.3) and Logan Maddox taking third.
Kraus said that because he was still overcoming a cold, his focus was to start strong in case his endurance failed him later in the race.
“I went out a little hard, just tried to pull some people out with me,” Kraus said. “I kept on trying to pull away as much space as possible those first two miles. My coaches were telling me I had a pretty solid lead through the last mile, so I had a victory lap to cool down, try to save the legs for next week.”
Boulder’s Morgan McCuen also qualified for state with his eighth-place finish.
In the 3A girls race, Holy Family had four runners in the top 10 and won with 29 points. Tigers sophomore Anabella Descalzo placed second after she narrowly passed Jefferson Academy’s Maya Ross in the race’s final stretch.
“By the last mile, I was mentally dead,” said Descalzo, whose 19:39.2 was a personal record. “I was like, ‘what’s the point in losing if you’re already at this point?’”
Prospect Ridge Academy, Jefferson Academy and Peak to Peak rounded out the top four and will join Holy Family at state.
The 3A boys race had a similar result as Holy Family won with 48 points while Prospect Ridge, Jefferson Academy and Peak to Peak followed in that order. Prospect Ridge senior Logan Goodman cruised to a first-place finish (16:09.6), Jefferson Academy’s Sean Beasley took third and Peak to Peak’s Jack Cerullo placed third, but nobody could match Holy Family’s overall depth. The Tigers’ boys also had four top-10 runners in Parker Nelson, Patrick Cavanaugh, Anthony Haberkorn and Gabe Martinez.
Goodman was pleased with his winning race, but the bigger potential prize at state remains his priority.
“The big prize is doing well at state,” Goodman said. “Ever since I’ve been on the team, we’ve been able to go to state, so we kind of knew we were going to make it today. I’m just more focused on next Saturday when I’m going against the best in 3A.”
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In adult mice with loss of CHD8 gene function, FDA-approved drug partially restores disrupted brain cell production
CINCINNATI, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Research led by a scientist at Cincinnati Children's who primarily studies brain tumors may open doors for improved treatment of autism.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects about one in 40 children between ages 3 and 17, according to the National Survey of Children's Health. Those affected often experience difficulty socializing, impaired language development, repetitive behaviors, and other symptoms. Of those tested for various genes linked to the condition, nearly everyone with disruptive mutations of the gene CHD8 has autism.
Now a study led by Qing Richard Lu, PhD, Beatrice C. Lampkin Endowed Chair in Cancer Epigenetics and Scientific Director of the Brain Tumor Center at Cincinnati Children's, sheds new light on the role CHD8 plays in brain development—both during embryonic growth and much later during adulthood. The study, published Sept. 23, 2022, in the Journal of Neuroscience, also reports that the FDA-approved antidepressant fluoxetine (marketed as Prozac) partially restores lost brain cell production, also known as neurogenesis, in mice lacking CHD8.
"This is an exciting first step, but we need to further confirm these findings with more studies in a variety of mouse models," Lu says. "Longer term, it also would require large scale clinical trials before a treatment could be approved for human use."
Lu is a widely respected brain tumor expert who has devoted years to understanding how the brain forms and how brain development can go wrong. In previous work, his lab team became interested in how malfunctioning CHD8 genes could disrupt formation of myelin sheaths that protect and support rapid signaling between nerve cells in the brain and central nervous system. Then the team began wondering how CHD8 affects how the nerve cells themselves are formed.
Among the many details in the study, the researchers found that the effects caused by disrupted CHD8 function vary considerably depending on when the disruption occurs. In mice, when CHD8 is missing from the start, brain development is deeply affected, especially in the formation of the cortex, the area that controls social behavior, thinking and problem-solving, and the hippocampus, which supports learning and memory. Many embryos with this early-stage gene deletion exhibit severe brain defects. The mice with loss of CHD8 function in the brain develop several classic autistic behaviors, including avoiding others. The effect was striking when mapping the movements of normal control mice and those that had lost CHD8 function as adults.
However, the gene's function also can be disrupted at other points of development, be it during late-term pregnancy, youth, or adulthood. The team found ways to cause these disruptions in mice at different age points, then analyzed the effects. In the adult mice, CHD8 loss also impairs neurogenesis from neural precursor cells.
With Prozac being one of the most widely studied antidepressants, the team already knew that the drug had been found to stimulate nerve cell growth. When they gave the drug to the mice with the CHD8 loss, they found that nerve cell production resumed. The restoration was not complete but was powerful enough that the drug merits closer study as a potential way to augment neurogenesis in CHD8-deficiency, Lu says.
Now Lu's lab is working on expanded research involving multiple lines of mice that have been developed to mimic ASD conditions. They are analyzing changes in behavior against varying doses and timepoints of treatment, and more.
Three members of Lu's lab were co-first authors on this study: Chen Dong, Chuntao Zhao, and Xiang Chen. Several other colleagues from the Divisions of Development Biology and Experimental Hematology and Cancer Biology contributed. Collaborators also included scientists with Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China, and the University of California San Francisco.
This study was funded by Cincinnati Children's Research Foundation award and a National Institutes of Health training grant (2T32CA117846-11A1).
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The leader in AP and invoice automation was one of 11 vendors named in the report, and only one of three to be recognised as a Customers' Choice.
ESPOO, Finland, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Basware, the leader in making AP automation and invoice processing happen, is recognized as a Customers' Choice in the 2023 Gartner Peer Insights 'Voice of the Customer': Procure-to-Pay (P2P) suites.
The Voice of the Customer is a document that synthesizes Gartner Peer Insights reviews into insights for IT decision makers. Vendors are categorized into four quadrants based on user interest and adoption and overall experience.
Overall, 44 reviewers gave Basware a 4.6 out of 5*, taking into consideration product capabilities, sales experience, deployment, and support experience. 89%* said they would recommend Basware's products.
Jason Kurtz, Executive Chairman and Interim CEO, Basware:
"This is a huge milestone for Basware. We believe that to be recognized as a Customers' Choice on Gartner Peer Insights is a testament to the hard work of our teams and reviews by our customers who have bought, implemented and used our solutions.
"This is more than customer service. It indicates the value delivered by our solutions, the satisfaction with our products, and represents the strong 12-months that we have had at Basware. For example, we recently improved our SmartPDF tool to handle exception invoices based on customer feedback and continue to invest in our customer success function to drive best in class Accounts Payable performance. We are committed to providing the best experience and solutions to exceed customer needs and are thankful for the feedback that they share on Gartner Peer Insights. All these elements are vital in delivering true automation and tangible return on investment."
According to one review from a Shared Services Manager, Manufacturing, North America:
The partnership provided [over] the past year has been exceptional. Holding monthly meetings to drive AP processing and improvements, far exceeded my expectations…. Communication and collaboration take place which only builds on the professional and personal relationships.
Reviews are organized by products into markets on Gartner Peer Insights. The distinction is a recognition of vendors in the P2P market based on feedback and ratings from verified end users. The four quadrants are Aspiring, Established, Strong Performer and Customers' Choice.
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Tuesday’s at local brewery will be for a cause all year
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Cosmic Eye Brewing is taking its beer and using it to benefit the community this year.
They’re highlighting groups throughout the city and donating a portion of their proceeds each month.
“They’re trying to make a change and be a part of our community. And a lot of times, I think they’re just overlooked because they’re small,” said Michelle Riggins, the owner at Cosmic Eye Brewing. “So they’re grassroots and they’re doing it, you know, a lot of times with just a couple of people. So we just wanted to bring that to the surface and help people know more about these organizations.”
With each pull and pour, 10% of proceeds on Tuesdays go to the organization of the month.
“We’re also trying to sort of sweeten the deal for our customers to come in on those Tuesdays,” said Riggins. “So we’re offering free beer for a month. So the chance to win that. So if you come in on a Tuesday, and you give a $5 donation and cash or product to our featured organization, and spend $4 or more in the taproom, you enter to win free beer for a month from Cosmic Eye.”
There are also donation buckets around that will go toward the group.
Tower of Tampons is February’s recipient.
“Tower of Tampons is a nonprofit organization here in Lincoln,” said Tosha Benes, with Tower of Tampons. “And we provide period products to local organizations, schools, other nonprofits, and individuals in the community who are in need.”
They said community support is the reason Tower of Tampons can even exist, and this fundraiser will hopefully broaden the scope of who might help them.
“We could not do it without our community and the community has been wonderful. They have backed us 100%. The need is so high right now, especially,” said NEEDS NAME. “In one day, we had nine elementaries get a hold of us. And that’s a lot of products. And we were kind of scraping the barrel with monetary donations and products... So that’s how this community is really making an impact on what we do.”
Cosmic Eye said this was part of the way they could give back to their community meaningfully.
“I think that people want to give but don’t always know how or where. So we’re just really trying to focus on some smaller hyper local folks to bring into our space,” said Riggins.
Other groups like Little Free Pantry, Student Lunch Debt/ Backpack Programs, Voices of Hope, Out Nebraska, Brave Animal Rescue and the Cpl. Daegan Page foundation will all be participating throughout the year. Riggins says-- they are still looking for more groups to fill the rest of the months.
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SAN ANGELO, Texas — Funnel cakes, nachos, jumbo corn dogs and more are all classic carnival foods.
At the San Angelo Rodeo, attendees from across Texas can experience a wide variety of meal options from 12 different vendors.
One of these is Joe Rivera who, along with his wife Lile, own El Rancho Grande Barbecue and Burritos.
"We just share the cooking together," Lile said as she and Joe prepared for day one of the rodeo.
The couple serves homemade Mexican and barbecue foods including street tacos, corn in a cup, fruit cups and more.
The corn in a cup, or "esquites" in Spanish, include special toppings of the customer's choice.
"You can get real creative with it so we have the basics, the mayonnaise, the parmesan cheese, the hot sauce...," Joe said.
The Riveras only serve their food during rodeo season and they have been participating for the past 19 years now.
The couples' children help them cook and someday, Joe hopes to see his grandchildren carry on the family legacy.
After all, their unique menu provides options for everyone.
"They're [the customers] great, they always come back every year," Joe said.
He and Lile will be at the rodeo nightly, but they're not the only ones.
Another San Angelo vendor is Bada Bing Wood Fired Pizza, which is also co-owned by a husband and wife.
"Ours is cooked in the wood fired oven," co-owner Debra Phillips said. "So our pizzas cook in about two minutes once we get them in there."
Customers can order classics like pepperoni, mushroom or sausage pizzas and according to Phillips, everything is made unprocessed.
"We do make everything fresh," she said. "We make our own dough...we also make Italian sausage...," she added.
The dough itself takes approximately 24-48 hours to make and Phillips is hoping for a good turnout of customers.
Another vendor, Frian Sugiharto, is serving food at the rodeo for his first time with Texas Twister.
The main menu item is potato twisters but he also offers Indonesian spicy ramen, cheesecake and more.
"This is my first time at the rodeo," Sugiharto said. "This is my fourth time in Texas."
Sugiharto has been in business for nine years and is based out of Katy. He travels to different locations to serve his cuisine across the country.
March 31 marks night one of the rodeo but events will take place for the next two weeks.
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Clear Lake played the role of Thor, dropping its hammer on Hampton-Dumont-CAL during a 68-44 beating in an Iowa boys basketball matchup on February 14.
Clear Lake breathed fire in front of Hampton-Dumont-CAL 18-2 to begin the second quarter.
The Lions opened a mammoth 40-14 gap over the Bulldogs at halftime.
Hampton-Dumont-CAL rallied in the third quarter by making it 56-31.
The Bulldogs fought through an interesting final quarter, yet the Lions would not be denied in finishing off this victory.
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Arsenal vs. Tottenham, 7:30 a.m.
Bournemouth vs. Brentford, 10 a.m.
Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea, 10 a.m.
Fulham vs. Newcastle, 10 a.m.
Liverpool vs. Brighton, 10 a.m.
Southampton vs. Everton, 10 a.m.
West Ham vs. Wolverhampton, 12:30 p.m.
Man City vs. Man United, 9 a.m.
Leeds vs. Aston Villa, 11:30 a.m.
Leicester vs. Nottingham Forest, 3 p.m.
Bournemouth vs. Leicester, 10 a.m.
Chelsea vs. Wolverhampton, 10 a.m.
Man City vs. Southampton, 10 a.m.
Newcastle vs. Brentford, 10 a.m.
Man United vs. Southampton, 10 a.m. ppd
Brighton vs. Tottenham, 12:30 p.m.
Crystal Palace vs. Leeds, 9 a.m.
West Ham vs. Fulham, 9 a.m.
Arsenal vs. Liverpool, 11:30 a.m.
Everton vs. Man United, 2 p.m.
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Hull vs. Luton Town, 3 p.m.
Blackburn vs. Millwall, 10 a.m.
Blackpool vs. Norwich, 10 a.m.
Bristol City vs. QPR, 10 a.m.
Cardiff vs. Burnley, 10 a.m.
Coventry vs. Middlesbrough, 10 a.m.
Reading vs. Huddersfield, 10 a.m.
Rotherham vs. Wigan, 10 a.m.
Sheffield United vs. Birmingham, 10 a.m.
Sunderland vs. Preston, 10 a.m.
West Brom vs. Swansea, 10 a.m.
Stoke vs. Watford, 7 a.m.
Bristol City vs. Coventry, 2:45 p.m.
Luton Town vs. Huddersfield, 2:45 p.m.
Sheffield United vs. QPR, 2:45 p.m.
Sunderland vs. Blackpool, 2:45 p.m.
Cardiff vs. Blackburn, 3 p.m.
Reading vs. Norwich, 3 p.m.
Burnley vs. Stoke, 2:45 p.m.
Hull vs. Wigan, 2:45 p.m.
Middlesbrough vs. Birmingham, 2:45 p.m.
Rotherham vs. Millwall, 2:45 p.m.
Watford vs. Swansea, 2:45 p.m.
Preston vs. West Brom, 3 p.m.
QPR vs. Reading, 3 p.m.
Birmingham vs. Bristol City, 10 a.m.
Blackburn vs. Rotherham, 10 a.m.
Blackpool vs. Watford, 10 a.m.
Coventry vs. Burnley, 10 a.m.
Millwall vs. Middlesbrough, 10 a.m.
Norwich vs. Preston, 10 a.m.
Stoke vs. Sheffield United, 10 a.m.
Swansea vs. Sunderland, 10 a.m.
West Brom vs. Luton Town, 10 a.m.
Wigan vs. Cardiff, 10 a.m.
Huddersfield vs. Hull, 7 a.m.
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Forest Green 0, Exeter 4
Barnsley 3, Charlton 1
Bristol Rovers 0, Accrington Stanley 1
Derby vs. Cheltenham, 10 a.m. ppd
Lincoln vs. Milton Keynes Dons, 10 a.m. ppd
Morecambe 1, Cambridge United 2
Oxford United vs. Fleetwood Town, 10 a.m. ppd
Peterborough 3, Port Vale 0
Portsmouth vs. Bolton, 10 a.m. ppd
Sheffield Wednesday 3, Wycombe 1
Shrewsbury 2, Burton Albion 1
Plymouth 2, Ipswich 1
Accrington Stanley vs. Morecambe, 10 a.m.
Bolton vs. Lincoln, 10 a.m.
Burton Albion vs. Forest Green, 10 a.m.
Cambridge United vs. Derby, 10 a.m.
Charlton vs. Oxford United, 10 a.m.
Cheltenham vs. Shrewsbury, 10 a.m.
Exeter vs. Bristol Rovers, 10 a.m.
Fleetwood Town vs. Barnsley, 10 a.m.
Ipswich vs. Portsmouth, 10 a.m.
Milton Keynes Dons vs. Peterborough, 10 a.m.
Port Vale vs. Sheffield Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Wycombe vs. Plymouth, 10 a.m.
Burton Albion vs. Fleetwood Town, 2:45 p.m.
Cheltenham vs. Bolton, 2:45 p.m.
Ipswich vs. Cambridge United, 2:45 p.m.
Plymouth vs. Sheffield Wednesday, 2:45 p.m.
Barnsley vs. Exeter, 10 a.m.
Bristol Rovers vs. Cambridge United, 10 a.m.
Derby vs. Port Vale, 10 a.m.
Forest Green vs. Bolton, 10 a.m.
Lincoln vs. Charlton, 10 a.m.
Morecambe vs. Ipswich, 10 a.m.
Oxford United vs. Wycombe, 10 a.m.
Peterborough vs. Burton Albion, 10 a.m.
Plymouth vs. Accrington Stanley, 10 a.m.
Portsmouth vs. Fleetwood Town, 10 a.m.
Sheffield Wednesday vs. Cheltenham, 10 a.m.
Shrewsbury vs. Milton Keynes Dons, 10 a.m.
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Northampton 2, Stockport County 1
Barrow 0, Leyton Orient 2
Bradford 2, AFC Wimbledon 2
Colchester 0, Rochdale 1
Crewe 1, Mansfield Town 2
Doncaster 4, Crawley Town 1
Grimsby Town 1, Swindon 2
Hartlepool 0, Gillingham 0
Newport County 1, Carlisle 1
Stevenage 1, Harrogate Town 0
Sutton United 1, Salford 2
Walsall 0, Tranmere 1
Grimsby Town 1, Carlisle 2
Mansfield Town vs. Hartlepool, 2:45 p.m.
Harrogate Town vs. Bradford, 8 a.m.
AFC Wimbledon vs. Colchester, 10 a.m.
Carlisle vs. Crewe, 10 a.m.
Crawley Town vs. Stevenage, 10 a.m.
Gillingham vs. Sutton United, 10 a.m.
Leyton Orient vs. Newport County, 10 a.m.
Rochdale vs. Doncaster, 10 a.m.
Salford vs. Grimsby Town, 10 a.m.
Stockport County vs. Walsall, 10 a.m.
Swindon vs. Northampton, 10 a.m.
Tranmere vs. Barrow, 10 a.m.
Hartlepool vs. Doncaster, 2:45 p.m.
Stevenage vs. Sutton United, 2:45 p.m.
Swindon vs. Newport County, 2:45 p.m.
Walsall vs. Northampton, 2:45 p.m.
Barrow vs. Mansfield Town, 10 a.m.
Bradford vs. Stockport County, 10 a.m.
Colchester vs. Harrogate Town, 10 a.m.
Crewe vs. Gillingham, 10 a.m.
Doncaster vs. Leyton Orient, 10 a.m.
Grimsby Town vs. Crawley Town, 10 a.m.
Hartlepool vs. Carlisle, 10 a.m.
Newport County vs. Rochdale, 10 a.m.
Northampton vs. Salford, 10 a.m.
Stevenage vs. Swindon, 10 a.m.
Sutton United vs. Tranmere, 10 a.m.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a class action lawsuit that was filed by opponents of a mandatory payroll premium to fund Washington state’s recently delayed long-term care program, saying the court did not have jurisdiction since it was a state tax.
The ruling, filed Monday by Judge Thomas Zilly of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, is in response to the November lawsuit filed on behalf of three businesses in the state and six individuals who claimed that the program — known as the WA Cares Fund — violates a federal law that forbids the state from passing any law that requires employees to participate in a plan that provides sickness or medical benefits.
The suit also argued the law violated the Equal Protection and the Privileges and Immunities clauses of the U.S. Constitution and the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act.
“The Court is persuaded that the challenged WA Cares premium constitutes a tax, and the Tax Injunction Act “drastically” limits federal district court jurisdiction “to interfere with so important a local concern as the collection of taxes,” Zilly wrote, citing a 1981 U.S. Supreme Court ruling involving property taxes.
“Any legal challenge to WA Cares must be brought in state court,” he wrote.
The first in-the-nation program that created a defined benefit to help offset the costs of long-term care was delayed by 18 months following legislative action in January.
Richard Birmingham, a partner at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP — the firm that filed the suit — said in an email than any pursuit of litigation through the state courts is likely to be delayed until closer to the new July 2023 implementation date to see what further action the Legislature may take that could affect the underlying law.
The delay came following criticisms about elements of the underlying law, and to give a commission tasked with providing the Legislature policy options time to consider other potential changes to the law, including possibly making the benefit portable for those who pay in and move out of state. But the delay also came at a time when opponents were raising solvency concerns, including the fact that more than 470,000 people — or approximately 13% of the state’s workforce — had already opted out of the program.
The .58% of total pay per paycheck payroll tax that pays for the benefit — which was supposed to start being collected by employers at the start of the year— is now delayed until July 1, 2023.
Access to the benefit to pay for things like in-home care, home modifications like wheelchair ramps and rides to the doctor is now delayed from Jan. 1, 2025, until July 1, 2026. The lifetime maximum of the benefit is $36,500, with annual increases to be determined based on inflation.
Addressing one of the criticisms raised by the lawsuit, the Legislature also allowed people born before Jan. 1, 1968, who do not become vested in the program because they do not pay the premium for 10 years, to now qualify for partial benefits under the bill.
Another bill approved this year targeted another concern leveled at the underlying law, and allowed people who work in Washington but live in other states to opt out, along with spouses or partners of active military members and temporary workers with nonimmigrant visas.
Republicans have argued that the underlying bill should be repealed, but supporters say it is a necessary measure to help a majority of residents 65 and older who are likely to require some type of assistance to live independently.
“After key improvements to WA Cares during this year’s legislative session, the program is set up for success in the long term," Ben Veghte, the director of the WA Cares Fund, said in a written statement. "This decision is another step toward making long-term care accessible for all Washingtonians and setting an example for the rest of the nation to follow.” | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Federal-judge-dismisses-lawsuit-against-long-term-17131220.php | 2022-04-27 19:43:30 | 1 | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Federal-judge-dismisses-lawsuit-against-long-term-17131220.php |
Marlena Abreu made four 3-pointers on the way to a game-high 14 points to lead Elmwood Park to a victory on the road over Garfield, 53-8.
Arlenny Medina-Tavares finished with 12 points while Tiara Duran added 10 for Elmwood Park (1-1), which held a 20-0 advantage at the end of the first quarter.
Garfield falls to 0-2 with the loss.
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Supreme Court blocks Oklahoma from executing death row inmate
Published: May. 5, 2023 at 1:30 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday blocked Oklahoma from executing death row inmate Richard Glossip after the state’s attorney general agreed Glossip’s life should be spared.
Glossip had been scheduled to be put to death on May 18 despite statements by new Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond that Glossip did not receive a fair trial.
An Oklahoma appeals court subsequently upheld Glossip’s conviction and the state’s pardon and parole board deadlocked in a vote to grant him clemency.
The high court put the execution on hold while it reviews the case. Justice Neil Gorsuch took no part in the case, presumably because he dealt with it earlier as an appeals court judge.
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Industry leaders and experts across financial services, technology and open source will come together for thought-provoking insights and conversations about how to best leverage open source software to solve industry challenges.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, and co-host the Fintech Open Source Foundation (FINOS), a nonprofit whose mission is to accelerate adoption of open source software, standards and best practices in financial services, today announced new keynote speakers for Open Source in Finance Forum London 2022 (OSFF). The event takes place July 13 in London, UK. The full schedule can be viewed here.
OSFF promotes deeper collaboration across finance, open source and technology and drives innovation across the industry in order to deliver better code, faster. The event features an agenda covering recent developments and the direction of open source in financial services across a wide range of topics and domains, and this year will be held as part of Fintech Week London, a partnership emphasizing the importance of open source software and open collaboration in the financial services industry.
New keynote speakers include:
- Jennifer Lassiter, Executive Director, The Digital Dollar Project
- Declan O'Gorman, Head of Enterprise Engineering, NatWest
- Francesca Hopwood Road, Centre Head, Bank for International Settlements – BIS
- Keesa C. Schreane, Author of Gambling on Green: Uncovering the Balance Among Revenues, Reputations, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)
- Anna Wallace, SPO Consumer Protection and RegTech, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Previously announced keynote speakers include Kim Prado, CIO, US Capital Markets, I&CB and Office of the COO at BMO Capital Markets, Gabriele Columbro, Executive Director at FINOS, Hilary Carter, VP of Research at The Linux Foundation, and Jim Zemlin, Executive Director at The Linux Foundation.
Session highlights include:
- An Open Source Approach to Regulatory Reporting - Mosè Tronci & Georgina Bulkeley, Google
- OSPOs in Finance: Ways to Overcome Industry Barriers to Accelerate OS Adoption - Ana Jiménez Santamaría, TODO Group
- Proactive and Polymorphic Adaptation of Multi-cloud Deployments - Alicja Reniewicz, 7bulls.com & Pawel Skrzypek, Omphalos Fund
- An Open Source Architecture for Modernizing Market Risk Management - Aric Rosenbaum & Marius Bogoevici, Red Hat
- Consuming Legend Data Models & Services Using BI, Python/ML & Other Tools - Andrew Ormerod & John Pentelow, Goldman Sachs
- Timebase CE, with Connectivity to Crypto Exchanges - Matthew Gorelik, EPAM Systems
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By THOMAS ADAMSON
AP Fashion Writer
PARIS (AP) — Flowers, art, and Dior’s world-famous ateliers collided on Friday for a sweet-smelling explosion of creativity. The house’s Paris Fashion Week show was an homage to late British painter Duncan Grant and celebrated member of London’s Bloomsbury Group, who died in 1978.
VIP guests gawped as they entered a DIOR-branded tent to discover the makeshift country vista — replete with about 19,000 real poppies, wildflowers and flora planted on hills beside two reconstructed English country houses. All this for the 10 minute fashion show. The set was, of course, intended to evoke Grant’s rolling landscapes.
There were almost as many famous faces on display as flowers. David Beckham and son Cruz, Naomi Campbell, J Balvin, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel were among the starry Dior front row staring out across the petals and tufts of grass.
Here are some highlights of Friday’s spring-summer 2023 shows:
DIOR’S FLOWER POWER
For spring, designer Kim Jones recreated the painter’s universe by not just evoking his masterpieces, but by creating the actual garments he wore while working — such as his straw gardening hat reimagined as a pergola fused on baseball cap. Grant’s signature suits were also a key theme, yet reinvented in Jones’ style with clever fashion forward twists.
Myriad references riffed on the 1930s — the artist’s heyday. Two sleeves were used in the place of a retro sash on a loose vanilla double-breasted suit. They hung down in the middle abstractly, poking out underneath the jacket. Elsewhere tailored shorts sported turned-down waistbands in the slightly clunkier styles of that time between the two wars.
Wooly socks and gardening shoes were a fun nod to the painter, who spent much of his time outdoors, yet also a nod to Jones himself, a designer for whom humor is never far away. The palette of the collection was, fittingly, garden and pond inspired with greens and blues as well as pastels.
PAUL SMITH LAYERS
A fresh and sensitive wardrobe awaited guests at Paul Smith’s spring show in the southeast of Paris.
Layering and optical plays were the themes of the season, in looks that built on the British sartorial master’s bread-and-butter of color, florals and suited looks.
A beautiful silver coat ensemble, loose and flowing, cut a trendy preppy vibe with its suit shorts that led the eye down to sock and suede loafers.
Elsewhere, it was the realm of gentle optical illusion in patterning that gave several ensembles a kinesis.
A granite-colored tunic shirt was constructed in grooved fabric that rippled down in zigzags that changed shape as the model walked.
JUNYA WATANABE MAKES A STATEMENT OF DENIM
The Japanese fashion designer — a protege of iconic Comme des Garcons couturier Rei Kawakubo — put out an urban, yet soft, display for his eponymous brand Friday.
At the heart of Junya Watababe’s designs is a concept called “Monozukiri,” which means literally “production” or “manufacturing” in Japanese and for him has come to comprise a know-how of cutting edge techniques to make clothes.
Here for spring, contrasting prints, patterns and textures created visual tensions, while distressed jeans with a bias cut, replete with colorful appliqued patches, to give the collection some fun.
Logos of Coca-Cola and images of hamburgers on denim jeans made for a comment on the capitalistic nature of the world — and the fashion industry itself — in a nice moment of introspection.
There were plenty of interesting design twists: One jean jacket in Japanese denim had a regal stiffness, which nicely contrasting with the shabbiness of one of its breast pockets being missing.
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US inflation eases but stays high, putting Fed in tough spot
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer price increases eased slightly from January to February but still pointed to an elevated inflation rate that is posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve at a delicate moment for the financial system.
The government said Tuesday that prices increased 0.4% last month, just below January’s 0.5% rise. Yet excluding volatile food and energy costs, so-called core prices rose 0.5% in February, slightly above January’s 0.4% gain. The Fed pays particular attention to the core measure as a gauge of underlying inflation pressures.
Even though prices are rising much faster than the Fed wants, some economists expect the central bank to suspend its year-long streak of interest rate hikes when it meets next week. With the collapse of two large banks since Friday fueling anxiety about other regional banks, the Fed, for now, may focus more on boosting confidence in the financial system than on its long-term drive to tame inflation.
That is a sharp shift from just a week ago, when Chair Jerome Powell suggested to a Senate committee that if inflation didn’t cool, the Fed could raise its benchmark interest rate by a substantial half-point at its meeting March 21-22. When the Fed raises its key rate, it typically leads to higher rates on mortgages, auto loans, credit cards and many business loans.
When measured against prices a year ago, inflation has been easing for eight months. In February, consumer prices climbed 6% from 12 months earlier, down from January’s 6.4% year-over-year increase and well below a recent peak of 9.1% in June. Yet it remains far above the Fed’s 2% annual inflation target. Core prices in February rose 5.5% from 12 months ago, down slightly from 5.6% in January.
Inflation pressures remain entrenched in much of the economy. Rents, grocery prices and the cost of hotels, restaurants and airplane flights have all been surging as more Americans seek housing and spend money on traveling, dining out and attending entertainment events.
Jan Hatzius, chief economist at Goldman Sachs, said Goldman now thinks the Fed’s policymakers will pause their rate increases next week. Goldman had previously predicted a quarter-point hike. In a note to clients, Hatzius noted that the Fed, for now, appears even more focused on calming the banking sector and the financial markets than on fighting inflation.
“We would be surprised if, just one week after going to great lengths to support financial stability, policymakers risked undermining their efforts by raising interest rates again,” Hatzius wrote in a separate note Monday.
If the Fed does pause its rate hikes this month, Hatzius predicted, it will likely resume them when it next meets in May. Ultimately, he still expects the Fed to raise its key rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to about 5.4% this year, up from the current 4.6%.
The Fed may get some unintentional help in its inflation fight from the aftereffects of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and New York-based Signature Bank. In response, many small and medium-size banks may pull back on lending to shore up their finances. A lower pace of lending could help cool the economy and slow inflation.
The possibility of a Fed pause underscores the sharp shift in the nation’s financial system and economy in barely one week. Last Tuesday, Powell had told the Senate Banking Committee that if hiring and inflation continued to run hot, the Fed would likely raise rates at this month’s meeting by a sizeable half-point.
That would have marked a re-acceleration in the Fed’s efforts to tighten credit. The central bank had raised its benchmark rate by a quarter-point in February, a half-point in December and by three-quarters of point four times before that.
The next day, testifying to a House committee, Powell cautioned that no final decision had been made about what the Fed would do at the March meeting. Still, on Friday, the government reported that employers added a robust 311,000 jobs last month. It was a potential sign of continued high inflation, and it led to predictions of a half-point hike at the Fed’s meeting next week.
Later that day, though, Silicon Valley Bank failed, thrusting an entirely new set of concerns onto the Fed.
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Creates commerce network with over 18,000 customers transacting more than $50 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) annually
LATHAM, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CommerceHub, one of the world's largest commerce networks and provider of software solutions connecting supply, demand and delivery for retailers and brands globally, today announced the completion of its acquisition of ChannelAdvisor Corporation, a leading provider of cloud-based ecommerce solutions that enable brands and retailers to increase global sales, for $23.10 per share in cash.
The combined company enables even more businesses to reach and convert more shoppers, expand their margins, and enhance the online shopping experience through drop ship, marketplace, digital advertising, and delivery management. CommerceHub now has over 18,000 customers transacting more than $50 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) and over $500 million in digital marketing and retail media ad spend annually, with access to more than 400 marketplace and retail channels. With a significantly expanded network and portfolio of SaaS products and services, the company is positioned for growth by enabling networked commerce to make it easier for businesses to list, find and sell millions of products every day.
Analysts forecast ecommerce growing to over $5 trillion in 2026, driving 27% of overall retail sales.1 The merger of CommerceHub and ChannelAdvisor further extends what was already one of the largest ecommerce networks, delivering unprecedented scale and data-driven innovation for businesses to capitalize on long-term growth opportunities.
"Today marks an exciting new chapter for our customers all around the world," said Bryan Dove, CommerceHub CEO. "By bringing these two businesses together, we can now empower our customers to reach more channels, expand selection, and increase sales by offering a unified set of solutions across marketplaces, drop ship, fulfillment, retail media, and more. I'm thrilled about bringing together an amazingly talented team and the opportunity to expand the breadth of what we can offer our customers across a broader network of trading partners and new channels."
The combined company will be led by Bryan Dove. ChannelAdvisor CEO, David Spitz will work with Dove and the combined team through the end of the calendar year on the transition process.
With the completion of the transaction, ChannelAdvisor shares have ceased trading and are no longer listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
CommerceHub is one of the world's largest, most trusted commerce networks, connecting over 18,000 retailers and brands globally to transact more than $50 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV). Customers rely on CommerceHub's software solutions to reach and convert more shoppers, expand margin, and enhance the online shopping experience through drop ship, marketplace, digital advertising, and delivery management.
1 Morgan Stanley – Global Ecommerce Growth Forecast 2022
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The new portrait of House Democratic leadership came into much sharper focus on Friday, as a rush of up-and-coming lawmakers launched bids to assume the top spots less than 24 hours after Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) announced her intent to step down.
Reps. Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.), Katherine Clark (Mass.) and Pete Aguilar (Calif.) all declared their candidacies for the top three Democratic seats in the next Congress, respectively — a widely anticipated development that was delayed only by the long, slow counting of ballots from the Nov. 8. All three are expected to glide to power.
The well-orchestrated shakeup proceeded largely without the drama that frequently accompanies leadership transitions — a remarkable dynamic considering that Pelosi and her top two deputies, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (Md.) and Democratic Whip James Clyburn (S.C.), have been leading the party for almost two decades. The pent up energy from younger lawmakers itching to climb into the leadership ranks has been simmering for years, and had a high potential for boiling over.
Yet Jeffries, who’s seeking to replace Pelosi, is running unchallenged after Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) decided against a bid for the top spot. And Clark is also without competition, despite speculation that Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), who heads the Congressional Progressive Caucus, might take her on. Instead, Jayapal announced Friday that she’ll seek another term leading the progressives.
Clearing the way for a smooth changeover, Pelosi’s announcement to step down had a domino effect: Within hours, Hoyer had followed suit (although both he and Pelosi will remain in Congress in more everyday roles), and Clyburn had endorsed Jeffries, Clark and Aguilar for the top three spots. Hoyer in a statement on Friday gave his “resounding endorsement” to Jeffries.
On Thursday, asked how it felt to be stepping out of leadership after so long, Hoyer told reporters “Not good.” But on Friday morning, he seemed more resigned to the change.
“Why is it time? Well, I think for one thing when you’re in the minority, it really is time to train people to be in the majority,” the Maryland Democrat told MSNBC in an interview Friday morning. “I thought it was a good time.”
Yet the transition hasn’t been entirely conflict-free.
While Clyburn has ceded his No. 3 position, he’s now seeking to remain in leadership next year in the No. 4 assistant leader slot. That move caught many of his colleagues by surprise, and it prompted Aguilar, who was eyeing the assistant leader spot, to vie for caucus chair instead.
That eleventh-hour shift carries heavy significance for Rep. Joe Neguse, a rising Colorado Democrat who had announced his bid to replace Jeffries as caucus chair just last week.
It’s unclear if Neguse will continue to seek that spot, but the signs for him are ominous.
Pelosi and Clyburn both endorsed Aguilar this week. And in a Democratic Party that touts its diversity, there will be plenty of pressure to keep Aguilar, a member of the influential Congressional Hispanic Caucus, among the top leaders. The Congressional Black Caucus, of which Neguse is a member, is already on its way to being well represented with Jeffries and Clyburn.
Further down the leadership line, the races get more competitive.
Two popular California Democrats, Reps. Ami Bera and Tony Cárdenas, are vying to lead the party’s campaign arm in the next Congress — a high-stakes cycle when Democrats will be fighting to keep the White House and win back control of the lower chamber. That seat was vacated with the midterm defeat of the current chairman, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.).
And at least four Democrats are seeking to replace Aguilar as caucus vice chair: Reps. Debbie Dingell (Mich.), Madeleine Dean (Pa.), Ted Lieu (Calif.) and Joyce Beatty (Ohio).
All of the Democrats’ leadership elections are scheduled for Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
The changing of the guard is a transformational development for House Democrats, who have been led by the same triumvirate for nearly two decades.
Pelosi, who came to Congress in 1987, became the party leader in 2003, the same year Hoyer became the No. 2 Democrat. Clyburn joined them as No. 3 in 2006. They’ve been there together ever since.
The monopoly the “big three” has had on the top tier of the caucus for the past 20 years prevented a younger and ambitious crowd of Democrats from rising in the ranks.
In the final stretch to this year’s midterm elections that eager crop of liberals became more and more outspoken, publicly calling for new blood in the highest echelons of the party.
“I have been very vocal, including with my own leadership in the House, that we need a new generation, we need new blood, period, across the Democratic Party in the House, the Senate and the White House,” Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) told NBC News in an interview last month.
In the House next year, she’ll get her wish. | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/hill-politics/democrats-first-leadership-shakeup-in-decades-takes-shape-with-no-drama-almost/ | 2022-11-19 14:01:59 | 0 | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/hill-politics/democrats-first-leadership-shakeup-in-decades-takes-shape-with-no-drama-almost/ |
Steuben County is extending its sandbag filling offer for at least one more day.
Because of recent heavy rains, winter thaw and rising water levels, the county's emergency management agency announced Monday it would allow individuals to obtain sand and sandbags from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Highway Department at 1900 N. County Road 200 W. in Angola
Just before 4 p.m. Tuesday, Emergency Management said it would continue sandbag operations again Wednesday. The "need for continued operations beyond Wednesday will be evaluated," a news release said, and an update will be sent out if necessary.
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LOS ANGELES — The Weeknd suddenly ended his sold-out concert in Southern California after losing his voice during a mid-song performance.
The four-time Grammy winner was performing his third song of the night, “Can’t Feel My Face” before he abruptly stopped his show Saturday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. He then walked off stage, eventually returned and told the audience he lost his voice.
When he walked back onstage, the Weeknd apologized for canceling the show and promised the audience a refund.
“I’m going to make sure everyone is good, you’ll get your money back,” he told the crowd. “But I’ll do a show real soon for you guys.”
The singer added: “I can’t give you what I want to give you.”
After the show's unusual end, the Weeknd went on social media to explain that he’s devastated after his “voice went out” during the first song.
The singer didn't say what had caused the vocal issue, or if it was a recurring problem.
“Felt it go and my heart dropped,” he wrote. “My deepest apologies to my fans here. I promise I’ll make it up to you with a new date.”
The next tour date scheduled for the “After Hours Til Dawn” tour is Sept. 22 in Toronto.
The Weeknd isn't the first musician in recent months to cut a concert short for health reasons.
Carlos Santana collapsed onstage during a July 5 performance near Detroit, Michigan, passing out and being taken off by paramedics. He later confirmed on social media that the collapse was caused by dehydration and heat exhaustion. | https://www.kvue.com/article/entertainment/music/the-weeknd-concert-canceled/507-de6f7f6f-459b-4056-80e7-32450f0cab58 | 2022-09-05 12:21:06 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/entertainment/music/the-weeknd-concert-canceled/507-de6f7f6f-459b-4056-80e7-32450f0cab58 |
SpaceX’s massive Starship performed a static engine fire test on Thursday at the rocket company’s facility in Texas.All but two of the 33 Merlin engines fired. Elon Musk tweeted that with 31 firing, Starship would have still made it into orbit if this were a launch.Amid a large cloud of dust, it was an amazing sight of technology and a critical step forward for SpaceX.“The reality is to take the company to the next level, to actually fully expand the Starlink constellation to be part of the Artemis program and begin taking steps to put humans on Mars, you’ve got to get Starship going. And Starship does not get going until you start regular test flights,” said Eric Berger of Ars Technica.Part of what is going to be evaluated after Thursday’s test is how those engines performed and why two did not, but also the impact on the Texas launch facility itself.It’s critical in the testing phase as it’s the base for Starship.“Remember, this is not the Kennedy Space Center where you have existing infrastructure. SpaceX had to build everything down there, so they’ve invested a lot of money in what’s known as the tank farm and the launch tower. If there was significant damage there, it would be very costly and take many months to rebuild,” Berger said.Once the smoke cleared at the launchpad, it appeared that there was no major impact on the ground infrastructure, but close inspections will need to be made.So the next step will be for SpaceX engineers to release the details of how all aspects of the test went and for the data to be digested.But regardless, this was a big step leading to the orbital test mission for Starship that is expected to take place next month.Below: Watch the full video from SpaceX of the engine test
SpaceX’s massive Starship performed a static engine fire test on Thursday at the rocket company’s facility in Texas.
All but two of the 33 Merlin engines fired. Elon Musk tweeted that with 31 firing, Starship would have still made it into orbit if this were a launch.
Amid a large cloud of dust, it was an amazing sight of technology and a critical step forward for SpaceX.
“The reality is to take the company to the next level, to actually fully expand the Starlink constellation to be part of the Artemis program and begin taking steps to put humans on Mars, you’ve got to get Starship going. And Starship does not get going until you start regular test flights,” said Eric Berger of Ars Technica.
Part of what is going to be evaluated after Thursday’s test is how those engines performed and why two did not, but also the impact on the Texas launch facility itself.
It’s critical in the testing phase as it’s the base for Starship.
“Remember, this is not the Kennedy Space Center where you have existing infrastructure. SpaceX had to build everything down there, so they’ve invested a lot of money in what’s known as the tank farm and the launch tower. If there was significant damage there, it would be very costly and take many months to rebuild,” Berger said.
Once the smoke cleared at the launchpad, it appeared that there was no major impact on the ground infrastructure, but close inspections will need to be made.
So the next step will be for SpaceX engineers to release the details of how all aspects of the test went and for the data to be digested.
But regardless, this was a big step leading to the orbital test mission for Starship that is expected to take place next month.
Below: Watch the full video from SpaceX of the engine test
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden visited the Senate on Thursday to demonstrate unity among Democrats — but he ended up endorsing a Republican priority instead.
With Democrats acknowledging they cannot get much done in the closely divided Congress, Biden has pledged to try to find areas where the two parties can agree. He made good on that promise in remarks at a caucus luncheon, telling senators that he will sign a GOP-backed measure to overturn changes to the criminal code in the District of Columbia.
Biden later tweeted: “I don’t support some of the changes D.C. Council put forward over the mayor’s objections — such as lowering penalties for carjackings. If the Senate votes to overturn what D.C. Council did — I’ll sign it.”
Accompanying Biden as he left the luncheon, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he believes “we can get a lot of good bipartisan stuff done in these two years” and that Democrats “are filled with unity, optimism — and optimism about 2024.”
Even so, Schumer’s Democratic Senate has been largely immobilized this year as the newly Republican House has shown little appetite for compromise. In addition, a string of Senate Democrats have been absent due to health issues, and some moderate senators facing reelection next year are voting with Republicans. While Schumer gained a coveted extra seat for his party in the November elections, bringing the margin to 51-49, Democrats have not yet been able to use their majority to advance any of their policy goals.
Schumer has repeatedly focused on Democratic accomplishments in the last Congress, helped by the then-Democratic-led House, in lieu of making promises about the current session.
“If the last two years focused on getting our agenda passed into law, one of the focuses of our lunch will be on how the next two years will be about implementing that agenda,” Schumer said on the Senate floor Thursday morning as he previewed Biden’s visit.
In the absence of Democratic legislation, Republicans are finding some success advancing their own policy goals — by forcing votes on Biden administration regulations that they see as overly burdensome. The Republican resolution that Biden said he will support would override the District of Columbia’s effort to overhaul how the city prosecutes and punishes crime as the local murder rate has skyrocketed. The House passed the same measure last month with some Democratic support.
As they left the caucus meeting with Biden, several Democratic senators said they will support, or are considering supporting, the Republican effort to repeal the changes to the D.C. criminal code.
“If anything, we should be increasing penalties for certain offenses,” Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania said. He said he will vote to overturn the changes to the D.C. code.
On Wednesday, the Senate voted to overturn a new rule set by the Department of Labor over the way asset managers consider climate change and “environmental, social and governance” factors in investments for retirement plans. It was able to pass with the support of Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Jon Tester of Montana, who are both up for reelection next year.
Biden has said he will veto that and keep the rule in place.
Republicans are forcing the simple-majority votes by using the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn certain regulations that have been in place for a short time. Those votes are some of the only policy measures that have been considered this year, as Schumer has put a raft of judicial and executive branch nominations up for votes instead of legislation that has little chance of becoming law.
Democrats have had to hold back on some of the more controversial nominations, as well, as members of the caucus have had extended absences. New Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman is gone for several weeks dealing with clinical depression after he suffered a stroke last year. California Sen. Dianne Feinstein said Thursday that she has been hospitalized in San Francisco with a case of shingles. And Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey returned from a short absence this week after undergoing surgery for prostate cancer.
Schumer said Monday that Biden’s visit would also be focused on the contrast between Democratic policy priorities and House Republicans — and the dilemma that the House GOP faces as conservatives insist on budget cuts in exchange for raising the country’s debt limit, action that must come this year to avoid a default.
“We’ll talk to the president about how we can make sure Americans see that contrast,” Schumer said before Biden’s visit.
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Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) on Wednesday slammed the debt-limit bill headed for passage in the House as a “fake response to burdensome debt” and declared he “will emphatically vote no.”
Lee warned the nation’s debt, which currently sits at just less than $32 trillion, “will soon escalate to $36 trillion under this awful deal.”
“One cannot help be seized by a sense of awful foreboding,” he said on the Senate floor. “Instead of confronting this existential threat head-on, this deal is wracked with complacency and false cowardly compromise.
“It represents the victory of expediency over integrity. I cannot support it,” he said.
Lee argued the compromise is substantially weaker than the Budget Control Act, which a Republican-controlled House negotiated with then-President Obama in 2011 in exchange for raising the debt limit.
He pointed out that the statutory spending caps in the bill last for only two years and then disappear.
“The supposed savings are largely, in fact, almost entirely illusory. The bill contains a mandatory two-year caps deal for the discretionary spending. But in reality, the spending limits for … the out years are unenforceable and easily waived,” he said. “It’s a shell game of sorts.”
Lee also took aim at language in the bill he believes essentially guts the pay-as-you-go requirement that the legislation purportedly puts on direct spending by the executive branch.
The administrative pay-as-you-go language in the bill would require agencies to submit plans to the Office of Management and Budget to offset the costs of any new rule that increases direct spending by more than $1 billion over 10 years or more than $100 million in one year.
But it also includes language that allows President Biden’s budget director, Shalanda Young, to waive the requirement if she deems it “necessary” to do so.
Lee argued on the floor that language renders the pay-as-you-go reform “completely toothless.”
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CHONGQING, China, Nov. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 31, 2022, Smart China Expo Kaizhou Forum on the Construction of Digital Government took place in Kaizhou District, Chongqing. Experts, researchers and business representatives tackled the topic of how to build an effective digital government, and how such a government would yield new opportunities for the development of public services, rural areas and industries.
1. Public services continue to improve as digital government becomes the norm
In the view of Meng Qingguo, executive director of the National Governance Institute of Tsinghua University, when building a digital government, a thorough reconstruction of the existing department-driven information model where systems, platforms, and data are decentralized becomes necessary. The government is now being tasked with accelerating the establishment of a national, fully integrated big data system for all public affairs, with the multiple goals of further promoting the integration and sharing of data, improving existing and developing new data disclosure, authorization and operation mechanisms, and putting in place a digital government that is both systematic and holistic.
Li Zonglei, director of the E-government Office of Chongqing Municipal People's Government, said that as a key part of the city's efforts to build a digital government, Yukuaiban, the integrated online government service platform of the E-government Office has digitalized and created e-documents for every resident including their ID, health, social security and medical insurance information. The platform is divided into service areas for more than 100 application scenarios covering housing, employment, tourism, entertainment and shopping, in addition to providing local residents with easier access to authentication, medical treatment, transportation, and other services. Next, the E-government Office will continue to enhance the online delivery system for the full range of public services, making it more user-friendly and widening the number of channels through which the services can be accessed.
Pu Binbin, Party Secretary of Kaizhou District, Chongqing, said that based on actual conditions, the district will build a digital government, a digital and smart Kaizhou, and digital villages, with the goal of promoting quality development throughout the region with big data and intelligence, while providing more convenience to the companies and residents who do business and live in Kaizhou.
2. Digital villages facilitate the optimization of the rural digital governance system
According to Lei Xiaoling, deputy director of the Standing Committee of Kaizhou District People's Congress, more than 5,300 4G base stations, 1,500 5G base stations, and six Internet Towns have been built in the district, forming a strong network of agricultural big data and resources. A large number of premium and unique rural e-commerce brands are emerging with the establishment of the online big data platform, creating a flourishing rural network culture and making the rural digital governance system more sophisticated.
Zhang Zhaoxin, a researcher at the Rural Economy Research Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, suggested that digital technology be deployed to enhance the IT infrastructure and network, overhaul the basic information collection system, accelerate the development of service systems, and build a system-wide services chain, empowering the transformation of the whole agricultural industry chain in addition to enabling the public and specialized services systems to better serve rural revitalization.
Wang Dacheng, deputy secretary of the National Remote Sensing Application Engineering Technology Research Center of the Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, said that given where the world is at in terms of the transition into the digital era, the planning and governance of rural areas is in urgent need of digital technologies. E-maps, satellite images, capture of street scenes in real time and other geographic information data, as well as portals where villagers can participate in interactive activities, can deliver to the community what is expected and should be expected from rural governance.
3. The digital economy is the future as digital industries are booming
At the forum, Tan Jianrong, an researcher at the Chinese Academy of Engineering and professor at Zhejiang University, summarized five key steps that must be taken to achieve a digital economy and digital transformation: innovative design, process improvement, quality enhancement, service extension and market expansion, all of which serve to advance the digital transformation of all businesses in the region and foster quality development of a digital economy.
Zhao Kefeng, academic chairman of the Shenzhen Artificial Intelligence Industry Association, offered the opinion that it is necessary to accelerate the process of extracting value from the available data, promote the digital transformation of the real economy, strengthen the governance capacity of the digital economy, improve basic industrial capabilities, and further the open cooperation that will be the result of the creation of a digital economy.
Guo Linyuan, deputy secretary of the Party Committee and deputy general manager of Digital Chongqing Company, said that Chongqing is moving forward with the construction of Smart City 2.0 and, while doing so, improve urban intelligence with big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other technologies, strengthen the underlying infrastructure, resolve any data chokepoints, and exploit the value of data, while fostering the agglomeration and development of industry and commerce.
The forum was hosted by the Organizing Committee of Smart China Expo, and co-organized by the Chongqing Big Data Application and Development Administration and Chongqing Kaizhou District People's Government.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (Nasdaq: HBAN) will host an Investor Day in New York City on Thursday, November 10, 2022, with presentations by Steve Steinour, chairman, president, and chief executive officer, along with other members of the executive management team. The presentations will provide an in-depth review of Huntington's strategy, key initiatives, and financial performance.
Attendance in person is by invitation only to institutional investors and analysts. Presentations are expected to begin at 8:30 a.m. (ET) and are expected to conclude at 12:30 p.m. (ET).
The live audio webcast of the conference, as well as the presentation slides, will be available to the public on the day of the event in the Investor Relations section of Huntington's website at http://huntington-ir.com/. The webcast replay will be available on our Investor Relations webpage within 24 hours following the presentation and will be archived for 12 months.
About Huntington
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (Nasdaq: HBAN) is a $179 billion asset regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1866, The Huntington National Bank and its affiliates provide consumers, small and middle‐market businesses, corporations, municipalities, and other organizations with a comprehensive suite of banking, payments, wealth management, and risk management products and services. Huntington operates more than 1,000 branches in 11 states, with certain businesses operating in extended geographies. Visit Huntington.com for more information.
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