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Congress leaves for recess despite a big to-do list. New charges filed against former President Donald Trump. Promising new economic numbers.
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Walmart made Chicago a centerpiece of its racial justice push. Now, it’s closing stores
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN
Walmart plans to close half its stores in Chicago, a reversal of the retail giant’s high-profile commitment in 2020 to expand in the city as part of its corporate racial justice initiative in the wake of George Floyd’s murder by police.
Walmart announced Tuesday that next week it will close four poor-performing stores out of the eight it operates in Chicago. The locations are in Chicago’s South and West Side neighborhoods, which are predominantly minority and have long struggled with grocery and retail access.
The announcement comes after Walmart highlighted its efforts in Chicago as a “critical part” of its broader $100 million pledge to advancing racial equity, in 2020.
“Chicago will be an example of what’s possible when we leverage business, government and community organizations for the good of all,” Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said in 2021.
It also follows more than a decade of intense efforts by Chicago political leaders to draw Walmart and other chains to underserved areas to spur economic development.
But Walmart said Tuesday that these four stores lose tens of millions of dollars a year and that annual losses have nearly doubled in the last five years. The company said it tried several strategies to improve the stores and invested hundreds of millions of dollars in the city. “Unfortunately, these efforts have not materially improved the fundamental business challenges our stores are facing,” Walmart said in a blog post.
The company said workers in these stores will be eligible to switch to other Walmart stores and it will work with local leaders to help find reuse options for the buildings.
Walmart said its remaining four Chicago stores “continue to face the same business difficulties,” but it believes closing these four will give the others the best chance of staying open.
The closures call attention to the recent pullback in major US cities by Walmart and other national chains. They also raise questions about the effectiveness of government strategies that closely rely on national chains to improve food and retail access in underserved areas.
David Merriman, a professor of public policy, management and analytics at the University of Illinois Chicago, found in a 2012 study of Walmart’s impact in Chicago that businesses closer to Walmart were significantly more likely to close than similar businesses farther away. The study also found that the number of jobs lost by nearby retail competitors essentially offset the number of jobs created at the new Walmart stores.
“Communities around the city shouldn’t see Walmart or other big-box retailers as a panacea for local economic problems,” he said.
‘An example of what’s possible’
In 2020, Walmart temporarily closed all eight of its stores in Chicago during protests in the city and across the country over Floyd’s murder by police. There were fears that Walmart and other businesses would leave Chicago, but Walmart pledged to stay and invest in the city.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Walmart’s McMillon announced in June 2020 that Walmart would reopen its stores and also build two health centers and a training academy for employees in Chicago.
“Walmart’s commitment to Chicago remains strong. We are not going anywhere,” McMillon said.
He also said at the time that Walmart’s stores in Chicago collectively operate at a loss due to a “combination of our sales, product margin and expenses.” He said Walmart would try to reduce losses without raising prices or cutting workers’ wages or hours.
Walmart “may have to revisit these decisions again” if they weren’t working after a few years, he cautioned, “but that’s not what we hope for or plan on.”
A year later, McMillon said “Walmart wants to serve the people of this great city, build a successful business and work with those who are determined to see Chicago fulfill its potential.”
In a statement Tuesday, Lightfoot said she was “incredibly disappointed that Walmart, a strong partner in the past,” was closing stores.
“Unceremoniously abandoning these neighborhoods will create barriers to basic needs for thousands of residents,” she said. “I call on Walmart to ensure that these soon-to-be-closed stores are repurposed with significant community engagement so they can find a new use to serve their neighborhoods.”
Struggles in cities
Walmart’s decision follows years of attempts by the company to move into big US cities.
Walmart expanded in rural and suburban areas during the 1980s and 1990s and began to try to enter cities in the early 2000s. But the company was met with stiff resistance in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and other cities from unions and Democratic opponents who worried non-union Walmart would drive down wages and hurt small businesses.
In 2006, Walmart overcame opposition in Chicago and opened its first store. Chicago’s mayor at that time, Richard M. Daley, paved the way for Walmart by vetoing an ordinance requiring all big-box stores to pay their employees a $10 minimum wage.
Other Chicago leaders saw bringing in Walmart and national chains as a way to boost the economy and provide access to fresh food in Chicago’s predominantly Black South Side area.
“This Wal-Mart is a win-win-win — a win for the local economy, a win for local job creation, and a win for the Chicagoans,” Chicago’s then-mayor Rahm Emanuel said in 2012 when Walmart opened a store in the city’s Chatham neighborhood. (It’s one of the stores now slated for closure.)
But this strategy was misplaced, said Stacy Mitchell, the co-executive director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, a research and advocacy organization that challenges economic concentration. She believes the city should have taken stronger efforts to support smaller grocers who have been squeezed by big chains.
“Chicago city leaders bent over backwards to lure Walmart to the city,” she said. “What they should have been doing was supporting the development of local businesses with a real commitment to the city and its residents.”
Walmart is retrenching in some cities. It has also closed stores in Portland, Oregon, recently.
The benefits of Walmart’s ability to drive down costs and keep prices low have proven less effective in cities. Walmart’s typical 180,000 square-foot supercenter model is not as well suited for urban neighborhoods as it is for suburban and rural areas, said Ray Wimer, a professor of retail practice at Syracuse University.
Walmart is also not the only national chain that has closed stores in major cities. A Whole Foods flagship closed in San Francisco on Monday, citing concerns about worker safety. Walgreens and CVS have also closed in San Francisco and New York, while Starbucks closed 16 locations across various cities.
These retailers face several challenges in cities. Urban locations carry higher rents, which means they need to hit higher sales targets to break even, Wimer told CNN. Some retailers have also cited higher levels of theft and other crime in their city stores.
In addition, Covid-19 pandemic safety lockdowns and the rise of remote work have hurt foot traffic and sales to stores. And the growth of Amazon and same-day delivery has made going to stores less appealing for urban residents.
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CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova temporarily experienced major power outages across the country on Tuesday after Russian military strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure downed a key power line that supplies the small nation, an official said.
“Following Russia’s bombardment against the Ukrainian energy system in the last hour, one of the power lines that ensures the transport of electricity for our country has been disconnected,” Infrastructure Minister Andrei Spinu said in a statement. “This has led to massive power outages across the country.”
Spinu noted that the downed power lines “were not damaged, but were automatically disconnected as a safety measure” and later confirmed shortly after 6:30 p.m. local time (1630 GMT) that power had been restored in most areas.
“ Russian aggression against Ukraine directly affects our country,” Spinu wrote on Facebook. “The risks of power outages remain high. Any bombing by Russia against Ukrainian power plants may lead to a repeat of today’s situation.”
The power outages that hit Moldova, which isn’t a member of the European Union or NATO, occurred at 4:37 p.m. local time (1437 GMT) and affected “a large number of consumers,” according to Moldovan energy supplier Premier Energy Distribution. Local media reported that more than a half-dozen cities were affected.
Moldova’s pro-Western president, Maia Sandu, condemned Russia’s attacks in Ukraine that ultimately left “dozens of localities” in her country without light.
“They hit the civil and energy infrastructure of the neighboring country, endangering the lives and safety of tens of thousands of people,” Sandu wrote on Facebook.
“Russian attacks on Ukraine also caused the automatic disengagement of a line that provides electricity transportation for our country, and dozens of localities were left without light,” she said, adding that “specialist services are working to resolve the situation.”
Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said on Facebook that the large-scale attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure could affect the energy systems of its neighboring countries. He noted that Tuesday’s barrage on Ukraine’s energy facilities has been “the most massive” since the start of the war.
The outages hit Moldova, a former Soviet republic sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine, as it grapples with a serious winter energy crisis, rapidly rising inflation and a series of anti-government protests. Russia, which it relies on entirely for natural gas, recently halved its supply to Moldova.
Last week, the EU pledged 250 million euros (nearly $260 million) to help Moldova — which was granted EU candidate status in June along with Ukraine — tackle the energy crisis and support its most vulnerable people.
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Stephen McGrath reported from Sighisoara, Romania.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Yatsen Holding Limited ("Yatsen" or the "Company") (NYSE: YSG) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Yatsen investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities who purchased Yatsen Holding Limited American Depository Shares ("ADS") between November 19, 2020 and March 10, 2022 or acquired Yatsen ADS pursuant or traceable to documents issued in connection with Yatsen's November 2020 initial public stock offering. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
YSG investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: the registration statement and prospectus used to effectuate the Company's initial public offering ("IPO"), Yatsen and the other named defendants misled investors into believing that Yatsen's most significant brands, Perfect Diary and Little Ondine, were thriving, thereby driving Yatsen's "healthy" top-line growth at the time of its IPO and quarter after quarter thereafter. In truth, however, cosmetic and skincare sales of Perfect Diary and Little Ondine products were declining in the period leading up to (and including at the time of) the IPO and throughout 2021. Moreover, as the truth about Yatsen's business reached the market, the value of the Company's shares declined dramatically, causing Yatsen investors to suffer significant damages.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Yatsen during the relevant time frame, you have until November 22, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
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Which dewormer for puppies is best?
Having a puppy is a lot of fun, but it requires a lot of initial maintenance. Because of this, it’s important to start on the right track by handling all of their health care needs as soon as possible.
Puppies are particularly susceptible to worm infestations, so you should routinely administer a good dewormer to prevent or take care of the issue. The best prescription-based dewormer for puppies and older dogs is the Sentinel Spectrum Chew for Dogs. It combats most worms and is easy to administer.
What to know before you buy dewormer for puppies
Targeted worms
Each dewormer targets specific parasites, so it’s important to know what type of worms your puppy has before getting the medicine. The most common worms include:
- Tapeworms: These worms are long and have segmented bodies. They can grow up to 8 inches. Dewormers kill them by breaking them up inside the intestines.
- Hookworms: The smallest type of worms, these primarily stay in the small intestine and grow up to an inch long. Most over-the-counter medications only target either adults or larvae.
- Roundworms: The most common type of worms in canines, roundworms look similar to spaghetti noodles and can be up to 5 inches long. Most dewormers work by dislodging them from the intestinal tract so the puppy can pass them.
- Heartworms: These worms can reach up to 12 inches in length and live around the heart. They’re treatable but typically require a prescription.
- Whipworms: These tiny worms reside in the colon region and are harmful to dogs. They require an antiparasitic medication specifically made to treat them at all stages.
- Ringworm: While not technically a worm, ringworm is caused by a fungus that can damage the outer layer of skin. Ringworm is treatable with topical prescription medication.
Over-the-counter vs. prescription dewormer medication
For severe infestations or chronic worms, you might need a prescription medication. For preventive care or minor infestations, an over-the-counter option is typically enough.
When in doubt, speak with a veterinarian to see what they suggest. A vet can run a fecal test to let you know what type of worms or parasites your puppy has. They can also recommend a specific brand of dewormer or write you a prescription.
Side effects
As with most flea and tick medications, dewormers usually have minimal to no side effects when used correctly. However, some puppies might experience the following:
- Reduced appetite.
- Vomiting.
- Increased salivation.
- Diarrhea.
These side effects do not last long and are rarely cause for concern. However, if your puppy starts having seizures or appears lethargic, bring it to a veterinarian for medical attention.
Symptoms of worms
According to PetMD, there are a few to tell if your puppy has worms. Symptoms commonly include:
- Dry or dull coat.
- Hair loss.
- Sudden weight loss.
- Significant changes in appetite.
- Diarrhea or vomiting.
- Worms in the stools or vomit.
- Large belly.
- Frequent cough.
- Lethargy.
- Scooting hindquarters on the ground.
Some of these symptoms can also indicate other potential health issues, so consult a veterinarian if your puppy starts having notable changes in its behavior or health.
What to look for in a quality dewormer for puppies
Ingredients
The active ingredients used in dewormers for puppies vary. Common ones are:
- Pyrantel pamoate.
- Fenbendazole.
- Praziquantel.
- Piperazine.
- Ivermectin.
Certain ingredients only target specific worms or parasites. For example, fenbendazole treats whipworms, hookworms, roundworms and some tapeworms. Meanwhile, praziquantel helps with flatworms.
Some dewormers only use natural ingredients. While these are generally effective as a preventive measure, they don’t work as well at treating existing infestations.
Form
Dewormers for puppies come in three main forms:
- Chewables: These are similar to soft treats in that they come in different flavors and are meant to be chewed and swallowed directly. You can also add them to food.
- Granules: Similar to chewables, granules look similar to tablets. They should be mixed with dry food.
- Liquid: These dewormers often come with a dropper you can use to measure out and administer a precise amount of the medication. For younger puppies, you can also add the liquid dewormer to a feeding bottle and administer it that way.
Some veterinarians will use an injection to treat infestations.
Frequency of use
How often you should use a dewormer depends on the type of medication and the age and weight of the puppy. For more serious infestations, a veterinarian can create a custom treatment schedule for you.
Most puppies should be treated for worms when they are 2 weeks old and then every two weeks after that until they are 12 weeks old. At that point, you should use a dewormer every month for three months until adulthood.
In most cases, you should continue to administer dewormer once every three months for the duration of your dog’s life. It’s also a good idea to get your veterinarian to perform a fecal test two to four times a year to make sure there are no worms present.
How much you can expect to spend on a dewormer for puppies
Most over-the-counter dewormers cost $10-$50. Prescription-level medications can cost upward of $120.
Dewormer for puppies FAQ
Can you use a cat dewormer on puppies?
A. Yes, if the packaging indicates the medication is safe for both.
How do puppies get worms?
A. Most canines get parasites from consuming feces or other substances that carry worm eggs. Some puppies are also born with worms due to their mother being infected. Certain types of worms, such as heartworms, are transferred through infected mosquitoes. Others, such as tapeworms, are commonly found in fleas.
What’s the best dewormer for puppies to buy?
Top dewormer for puppies
Sentinel Spectrum Chew for Dogs
What you need to know: This prescription dewormer can treat and prevent nearly any type of worm infestation, including heartworms, roundworms, whipworms and hookworms.
What you’ll love: It comes in a chewable form that’s easy to administer. It’s safe and effective for canines that are at least 6 weeks old and weigh between 2 and 8 pounds.
What you should consider: It does not treat fleas.
Where to buy: Sold by Chewy and PetSmart
Top dewormer for puppies for the money
What you need to know: Safe for dogs 6 weeks and older, this dewormer can prevent and treat common infestations.
What you’ll love: Formulated to be effective against roundworms, whipworms, Taenia tapeworms and hookworms, this medication comes in a powdered form you can mix into your dog’s food. For best results, use it three days in a row.
What you should consider: Some dogs dislike the flavor.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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What you need to know: This liquid dewormer is made for puppies that are at least 2 weeks old as well as older dogs.
What you’ll love: Capable of treating large hookworms and roundworms, this medication is safe for most canines. It’s also easy to administer directly into your puppy’s food, water or mouth.
What you should consider: The container does not have a safety seal.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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GREENSBORO — Antiquated. That’s what officials call the city’s leaf collection system.
Seen as inefficient, it’s bad for the environment and also the physical well-being of city workers.
The system includes three methods: vacuuming leaves from the curb using large trucks; collecting leaves from garbage cans; and picking up bagged leaves.
That last method in particular bothers Deputy City Manager Chris Wilson.
“I’d love to get the plastic (bags) off the table,” Wilson said. “I think that is problematic from an environmental perspective.”
It’s also labor intensive. First, city employees have to manually pick up the bags and take them to the White Street Landfill.
In an almost neverending process, bags of leaves are dumped from a loader for a crew to separate at the White Street Landfill.
Then, the city uses day laborers to rip open the bags, dump out the leaves and throw away the plastic.
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“It’s just not a good method,” Wilson said. “Near as I can tell, we’re one of the only cities still doing that in North Carolina.”
David Deel, the city’s solid waste disposal manager, said Greensboro gets about 15,000 tons of yard waste in plastic bags at the landfill. Overall, the city last year got about 33,000 tons of yard waste, he said.
Using garbage cans poses its own problems. The can’s style and size can vary, so the process isn’t automated and city workers have to manually empty them.
“People mistakenly put objects in there, or someone riding by can throw a cinderblock in and it be covered up with leaves,” said Griffin Hatchell, the city’s solid waste collections manager.
While discussing the issue with elected officials last week, Wilson said the city has received about $500,000 in workers’ compensation claims over the past three or four years.
Vacuuming leaves also has its challenges.“Many of your roads here in Greensboro are narrow,” Wilson explained. “They’re older roads and then people park on both sides and … it’s really hard to get that truck in there.”
Plus, vehicles can block the city’s access to vacuum the leaves, he said.
Another problem is that some residents rake leaves into the street — instead of the lawn’s edge as required — resulting in clogged storm drains.
Add to that delays caused by bad weather and a shortage of workers, and the city’s leaf collection process seems to go on forever. The first citywide collection finished last week. The second collection is scheduled to continue through Feb. 10, Wilson said.
“It’s one of these things that is sort of a neverending cycle and we’re doing the best we can to keep pace,” Wilson said.
A large pile of bagged leaves at the White Street Landfill. Each bag will have to be opened and separated by a crew of workers.
Meanwhile, he plans to present various options to the City Council in February to make the system more efficient and environmentally friendly.
Those options include using:
- Biodegradable bags, which can be ground along with the leaves into compost or mulch. Hatchell said the 30-gallon bags can be found at home improvement stores and are $2.38 for a pack of five.
- Leaf burrito bags, which are reusable, zip up and made of a plastic mesh. Those also are available at retail stores and cost about $85, Hatchell said. He noted that the city of Charlotte is using this method, which involves workers emptying the bags and returning them to the lawn.
- Deploying 96-gallon carts provided by the city. These carts are designed to be mechanically tipped and dumped into the collection truck, which could reduce back injuries to city workers.
Though nothing has been decided, Hatchell said these other options could eventually replace the city’s vacuum trucks.
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A state Supreme Court order Wednesday will require California’s Department of Motor Vehicles to change its rules for hearings on whether to suspend the license of someone accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Under the current rules, the same DMV officer who advocates for license suspension also presides over the hearing. A state appeals court ruled in April that those rules violated the driver’s constitutional right to a fair and impartial hearing. On Wednesday, the high court unanimously denied the DMV’s request to withdraw the ruling as a precedent for future cases. It is now binding on trial courts statewide.
A 2005 California law prohibited all state agencies — except the DMV — from assigning an employee to preside over a hearing if the same employee has acted as an advocate or investigator in the same case.
Sued by a group of defense lawyers, the department argued that there was no evidence of bias by its hearing officers, who conduct more than 44,000 DUI hearings each year. Officials noted that the DMV’s official manual directs those officers to be “fair and impartial.”
But the Second District Court of Appeal in Los Angeles said in its April 15 ruling that the officers’ dual roles stacked the deck against the driver.
“The irreconcilable conflict between advocating for the agency on one hand, and being an impartial decision-maker on the other” creates “an unacceptable risk of bias,” Justice Brian Currey said in the 3-0 decision.
Bob Gerstein, an attorney for the California DUI Lawyers Association, said issues at the hearings can include whether an officer had a legitimate basis for stopping the vehicle and whether the breath-testing equipment was properly calibrated.
If the DMV determines the driver’s blood-alcohol content was at least .08%, the license is suspended until the driver’s criminal case is resolved, which can take many months. Similar procedures apply to drivers arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.
Gerstein said drivers are now reporting that the DMV has changed procedures in some of its offices since the ruling and brought in other officers to argue for license suspension. But “some drivers’ attorneys are complaining that hearing officers have not really changed their understanding of their roles,” he said.
There was no immediate response from the DMV.
In its ruling, the appeals court cited a 2006 state Supreme Court decision that found a similar conflict of interest in the practices of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The court said the department violated state law by assigning the prosecutor of a business whose beverage license was under review to prepare a fact-finding report and send it to the department while the decision was still pending.
California law requires “some internal separation between advocates and decision-makers to preserve neutrality,” the state’s high court said.
As Currey put it in the appellate ruling, “One adversary should not be permitted to bend the ear of the decision-maker or the decision-maker’s advisers in private.”
The case is California DUI Lawyers Association v. DMV, S274860.
Bob Egelko is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: begelko@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @BobEgelko | https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/Ruling-will-change-California-DMV-rules-on-17318529.php | 2022-07-21 01:33:33 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/Ruling-will-change-California-DMV-rules-on-17318529.php |
PARIS (AP) — France is bracing for a fifth day of nationwide strikes and protests Thursday against a pension reform that is the flagship policy of President Emmanuel Macron’s second term.
This latest round is expected to be less disruptive that on previous occasions, with the Paris Metro working normally and most schools unaffected.
A railway worker walkout will severely disrupt high speed TGV trains and regional services, however. Almost a third of flights are expected to be canceled at Paris’ second busiest airport, Orly, and traffic will be interrupted at regional airports as well.
The proposed pension reforms have unleashed the most turbulent debate in years in the National Assembly, with uncertainty looming over the final outcome.
Tensions at parliament are fed by the unpopularity of the reform aimed at raising the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64 and requiring people to have worked for at least 43 years to be entitled to a full pension, amid other measures.
The powerful union the CGT is also keeping one eye on March 7, when unions are calling for a rolling strike to bring France to its knees. The union hopes to rally support from trash collectors, which could see trash piling up in the French streets. | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/france-prepares-for-5th-day-of-pension-reform-protest/WMIF2C6Z3VAB5J3S3FYMFRK5TM/ | 2023-02-16 10:28:23 | 0 | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/france-prepares-for-5th-day-of-pension-reform-protest/WMIF2C6Z3VAB5J3S3FYMFRK5TM/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the past year, America's job market has run like a well-engineered machine, adding an impressive average of 540,000 workers a month despite a punishing inflation rate, Russia's ruinous war against Ukraine, a still-risky pandemic, jittery financial markets and the prospect of much higher borrowing costs.
Hiring gains have topped 400,000 every month since May 2021.
And most economists think the winning streak has continued: According to a survey by the data firm FactSet, they expect Friday’s jobs report for April to show that employers added 400,000 more jobs last month. They have also forecast that the unemployment rate remained at 3.6%, a notch above a half-century low that was reached shortly before the pandemic struck two years ago.
The resilience of the job market is particularly striking when set against the backdrop of galloping price increases, rising borrowing costs and widespread fear that the Federal Reserve's sharp interest rate hikes will eventually trigger a recession.
“The labor market remains in solid shape as the spring quarter begins,’’ said Stuart Hoffman, senior economic adviser at PNC Financial. “Demand for labor is very strong ... Firms are competing for workers and bidding up wages.’’
This week, the Labor Department provided further evidence that the job market is still booming. It reported that only 1.38 million Americans were collecting traditional unemployment benefits, the fewest since 1970. And it said that employers posted a record-high 11.5 million job openings in March and that layoffs remained well below pre-pandemic levels.
What's more, the economy now has, on average, two available jobs for every unemployed person. That's the highest such proportion on record.
And in yet another sign that workers are enjoying unusual leverage in the job market, a record 4.5 million people quit their jobs in March, evidently confident that they could find a better opportunity elsewhere. In addition, over the past year, 3.8 million people have rejoined the labor force, meaning they now either have a job or are looking for one. Some of them had been on the sidelines for many months after the pandemic struck.
For all the sparkling signs of a healthy labor market, it's unclear how much longer the hiring surge will last. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by a half-percentage point — its most aggressive move since 2000 — and signaled further large rate hikes to come. As the Fed’s series of rate hikes take effect, they will make it increasingly expensive for consumers to borrow, spend and hire.
Economists warn that those sharply higher borrowing costs could derail what has been a remarkably vigorous recovery from the COVID-19 recession, which wiped out 22 million jobs in March and April of 2020. The economic rebound that quickly followed was fueled by vast federal spending and ultra-low rates engineered by the Fed. Generous relief checks gave households the financial wherewithal to keep spending. And the rollout of vaccines emboldened them to return to shops, restaurants and bars.
But chronic shortages of goods, supplies and workers have contributed to skyrocketing price increases — the highest inflation rate in 40 years. Russia's invasion of Ukraine in late February dramatically worsened the financial landscape, sending global oil and gas prices skyward and severely clouding the national and global economic picture.
In the meantime, with many industries slowed by worker shortages, companies have been jacking up pay to try to attract job applicants and retain their existing employees: Hourly wages rose 5.6% in March from a year earlier — the third-largest monthly jump in Labor Department records dating to 2007.
Even so, pay raises haven't kept pace with the spike in consumer prices: Adjusted for inflation, hourly wages have actually fallen for 12 straight months.
That's why the Fed, which most economists say was much too slow to recognize the inflation threat, is now raising rates aggressively. Its goal is a notoriously difficult one: a so-called soft landing.
“Trying to slow the economy just enough, without causing a recession,'' said Rubeela Farooqi, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics. “Their track record on that is not particularly good.'' | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/US-hiring-was-likely-strong-again-in-April-17153010.php | 2022-05-06 04:15:50 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/US-hiring-was-likely-strong-again-in-April-17153010.php |
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Departing U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina has been told to pay over $14,000 to charity after the House Ethics Committee found he financially benefited while purchasing a cryptocurrency that he was promoting and violated conflict of interest rules.
The investigation examined the one-term Republican’s purchase of LGB Coin, named for the chant “Let’s Go Brandon” mocking Democratic President Joe Biden.
The committee found Cawthorn, who lost his reelection bid in May’s primary, “acted in a manner that did not reflect creditably upon the House” based on his total conduct, according to the panel’s report and admonishment released Tuesday. That conduct, the report found, included “his repeated and knowing promotion of a cryptocurrency in which he held a financial interest.”
“While cryptocurrency promotion, particularly of a ‘meme coin,’ may be a novel issue before the committee, whether a member may promote an asset in which that member has a financial interest is not a novel question,” the report said. Cawthorn also was told to pay $1,000 in late fees on reports filed for his cryptocurrency transactions.
The committee also accepted other findings and recommendations from a investigative subcommittee — led by committee chairwoman Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, ranking member Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss. — that located no evidence Cawthorn had an improper relationship with a staff member.
Committee leaders announced an investigation of Cawthorn on the matters a week after his primary defeat to state Sen. Chuck Edwards, who went on to win the general election for a western North Carolina seat last month. Cawthorn, who was a strong supporter of President Donald Trump, was seen as a rising star by many conservatives when at age 25 he won the seat vacated by Mark Meadows, Trump’s then-chief of staff.
His term in office has been marked by a series of unforced political and personal errors, including stops by police while driving; being caught with guns at airport checkpoints; calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “thug;” and the release of videos showing him in sexually suggestive poses.
Cawthorn “is pleased to note that the committee fully exonerated him of the false, malicious, and stupendously idiotic allegations of an improper relationship with staff members,” spokesperson Micah Bock said in an emailed statement. Cawthorn plans to make donations to a gun-rights group and a spinal cord and paralysis treatment center, Bock said.
The subcommittee’s report found that in December 2021 Cawthorn provided a $150,000 check for 180 billion LGB Coin.
But the actual value of the amount of LGB Coin at the time he received it was more than what he had paid, according to the report, which called it an improper gift. That prompted the committee to direct Cawthorn to give $14,237.49 to charity.
The transaction occurred just before LGB Coin announced it would sponsor NASCAR driver Brandon Brown in 2022, but NASCAR soon withdrew its approval in early January. Cawthorn sold nearly all of the “meme” coin in three batches in December 2021 and January 2022, the committee said, but the congressman didn’t disclose either the purchase or sales until the investigative subcommittee was announced.
Cawthorn also had been in photographs and videos encouraging people to purchase LGB Coin. The subcommittee said it didn’t reach a consensus on whether Cawthorn intended to profit personally from those promotions. And while the subcommittee found he violated ethics law by failing to disclose timely his investment, it decided the failure wasn’t knowing or willful, declaring he was misinformed about relatively new requirements related to cryptocurrency.
As for the investigation into Cawthorn’s relationship with a staff member, the staffer at issue told investigators that he is Cawthorn’s second cousin. House rules or law related to nepotism apply to first cousins, the report said. The staffer was hired as Cawthorn’s scheduler and assisted him with his disability. Cawthorn uses a wheelchair after being partially paralyzed from a car accident as a teenager.
The investigation followed the release in the spring of photographs and videos depicting Cawthorn and the staffer “engaging in explicit and sexually suggestive comments and conduct.” At the time, Cawthorn described a video as “just stupid locker room talk between two cousins that grew up like brothers, taken long before I served in Congress.” | https://www.kark.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-cawthorn-broke-rules-over-meme-crypto-told-to-pay-14k/ | 2022-12-07 08:52:47 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-cawthorn-broke-rules-over-meme-crypto-told-to-pay-14k/ |
Indiana high school football: Red-hot Bloomington South ready to pick up where it left off
Bloomington South had just eight games instead of the usual nine to prepare for the postseason but that was enough to seal the Panthers as one of the top contenders for a final-four spot on Nov. 18.
Here's what we've learned about third-ranked South (7-1) before Friday's 5A sectional opener at Columbus East (4-5):
Panthers are streaking
During its six-game win streak, South has outscored its opponents 270-49 and during that stretch has given up all of 10 points in the first half, a field goal to Columbus North and a late touchdown to Seymour. That's it. The impressive part is that all three phases of the game have come together so well for South. It's a team that's prepared, focused and isn't making mistakes. So far, there's just been one major loss to injury in receiver D'Andre Black.
"Early on, this was a group that established it was willing to work hard and prepare," South coach Gabe Johnson said. "And in my experience, when you have that, it's the thread that binds you. When you have that, winning in any sport is feasible.
"(The win streak) is not surprising so much to me as the fashion that we've done it. You don't think about having a running clock but it's been to do that. The consistency and manner we've done it is the result of a lot of people who are working hard and that includes our staff. How we're winning these games, we are doing something right, and there's more we can do right as we segue into the tournament."
It's been a different team since the loss to Martinsville. The focus just wasn't there after mauling New Albany in the opener, and it's been there every game since.
"We have a group of guys who want to win and in Week 2, they didn't win," Johnson said. "They didn't like it and decided to do something about it. We didn't make wholesale changes but we did have a sense of urgency in making improvements.
"We like to think we've always got a chance (to win), but I impress upon them that we can be beat. You have to approach it that way and you can't forget the second part. That has to drive us, right?"
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Defense has galvanized
South's biggest question marks coming into the year were on defense: With both McCullough brothers leaving, its leading tackler and middle linebacker and a chunk of the secondary graduating, and the front line needing an overhaul.
The system itself would remain basically the same, as it has since Johnson began running it for former coach Mo Moriarity in 2005. But the Panthers just found the right pieces and the combination of athleticism and speed has been a superior mix. Returners Tysen Smith, Drew Crum-Hieftje, Ralph Rogers and Noah Fox are a year older and new pieces such as Adrian Rheam and Griffin Gillard, Duke Conrad, Miles Mckay and Ben Godar have been standouts.
The result is just 11.3 points per game, the best since the 2015 squad gave up just 93 points in its first 11 games.
"It's a good scheme for us but I love not just that but our defensive coaching staff has done a good job prepping our players individually and collectively," Johnson said. "We do a lot of extra stuff, after practice film, trading notes on Hudl, we hold our guys accountable.
"So we're not seeing anything in the tournament we have not already seen. They like each other and play hard and they're selfless. No one does anything to get in a situation where they're out of position. They take coaching really well and they all run really well."
Well-balanced offense
Maybe efficient is a better word. South doesn't necessarily plan on keeping the number of runs and passes as equal as possible, but the face the Panthers can strike either way has made them more effective at both.
It starts with the run game as South is averaging 36 carries for 221 yards and that sets up everything else. QB Zach David is completing 72% of his passes and spreading the ball around, though losing Black as a deep threat hurts. The offense has been strong when it comes to the optimum field position handed to it by the defense and special teams.
"We had good offensive production (last year) but I don't know that we always scored the points we should have," Johnson said. "We were not great in the red zone and we looked at that as something we needed to address.
"It's a combination of our ability to score and getting on people early. We're taking what they're giving us. For sure we have to figure out how to run the ball, but what else are they giving us? They're playing well for each other and we don't have anyone asking why they aren't getting the ball. The biggest piece is the way the offensive line is playing that's allowed us to put those game plans together. They make it go."
2 QBs better than 1
All season long, South has made sure junior backup QB Jarrin Alley has played in key moments in the first and second halves of each game and he's done a great job finishing off those drives, tossing for one touchdown and rushing for five more.
"He's earned the right and we're sticking to the game plan with that," Johnson said. "We've got no reservations with Jarrin and that's the beauty of the situation. We want to make sure we've got two guys ready and we've gotten to see both execute and lead it. It's a luxury and we're taking advantage of it."
Another week off
It was an unusual situation for the Panthers, who had to take a week off (scrimmaging and scouting themselves), playing at Seymour, then taking the week off again with the rest of the 5A field.
The 42-13 win turned out to be another running clock game so it appears there was no loss of momentum or focus.
"Could we come out and sustain what we've done?" Johnson said. "I was worried. You take a week off. You're playing a team that's 6-2 and is red hot. Won their conference and we're at their place. Are we ready for that?
"The kids did a good job. I thought Seymour was a good team and played well as a team. They have good athletes and their quarterback is heady. It's definitely a solid team and well coached."
But South got control of Seymour's run game, got up 21-0, finished it off and moved on to Week 10. Once again, South had to use a long break to make itself better. A trip to Columbus East for a 7 p.m. kickoff on Friday is next.
"Can we do it again? We've had talks about not coming out flat," Johnson said. "We don't want to do that, especially on the road, and we're pretty road tested at this point. My concern is to make sure we are prepared the best we can be.
"I know we're ranked and 7-1 and blah, blah, blah but you give any team two weeks to prepare, they're proud kids and they know what the tournament means. They'll be ready. We'll get everyone's best punch, so they need to get our best punch." | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2022/10/27/ihsaa-football-bloomington-south-heads-into-postseason-strong/69587523007/ | 2022-10-27 11:55:10 | 0 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2022/10/27/ihsaa-football-bloomington-south-heads-into-postseason-strong/69587523007/ |
Most essential Colts, No. 10: Braden Smith has become a steady force at right tackle
In a salary-cap league like the NFL, finding building blocks is essential. As teams churn and burn the roster through the draft and bargain signings in free agency, it helps to find the players who are either a cut above the rest or can perform a task few others can. They bring security and relieve the pressure on everyone.
Over the next two weeks, we'll be ranking the 10 most essential players to the Colts' success in 2022. It's a subjective process, weighing factors such as ability, positional value within a scheme, age, leadership and durability.
To make it simpler, we're asking the following two questions about these players:
1. How difficult would he be to replace for more than a month?
2. What does the Colts' 2022 ceiling become if this player hits his?
Today, we're on to No. 10, Braden Smith.
Here's the list so far:
10. Braden Smith, right tackle
Position: Right tackle
Age: 26
Experience: 5th NFL season, 5th with Colts
Accolades: 54 starts in 56 career games
2021 stats: 11 starts in 11 games
Why he's here: Of the 10 players who will make this list, I feel confident saying Braden Smith is the one you hear the least buzz and chatter about. That, in a nutshell, is why he ended up cracking a very competitive list.
Smith arrived to the Colts as a third-round pick in the 2018 draft. He was supposed to be a right guard, until one day he tried out right tackle and showed that he had value far beyond his dimensions. He proved that his 32¼-inch arms were not a hindrance to playing on an island against the best pass rushers in the game, so he became a building block and earned a four-year, $70 million contract.
Since 2019, he's started all 41 games he's been healthy for. The 26-year-old has solidified the edge of a line that has become the foundation of general manager Chris Ballard's team-building strategy. Jonathan Taylor is special, but the reason he's able to break the long runs to earn the rushing title is tied to guys like Smith. Smith's right tackle position generated 5.09 adjusted line yards per rushing attempt last season, good for third among all NFL teams, according to Football Outsiders.
Smith has become a pillar despite change around him. After his rookie season, Andrew Luck retired. After his third year, longtime left tackle Anthony Castonzo decided to call it a career, too. But, along with Pro Bowl center Ryan Kelly, Smith will help cultivate an easy environment for the Colts to break in a new starting right guard in Danny Pinter this year.
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That's not to say Smith has been perfectly durable either. He's missed eight games over the past two seasons, and his play took a slight dip last year in comparison to 2020, when he ranked between Pro Bowlers Terron Armstead and Jake Matthews on Sports Info Solutions' list of total blocking points earned.
That lack of durability docks him a little, but it also creates the argument for why he's on this list. The six games the Colts had to play without Smith last year were nightmarish, exposing the franchise's lack of tackle depth. It turns out you can't just plug-and-play at a position like tackle, which is why Smith earned the extension he has.
Smith has yet to make a Pro Bowl or All-Pro list, so he's not as dominant as most of the players who will rank above him on this list. But as the Colts break in a new left tackle, they will sleep better knowing they don't have to worry about the other edge spot. With an aging quarterback like Matt Ryan, that means more than splashier play at other positions.
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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A 38-year-old Hialeah man was arrested for his alleged connection to a deadly shootout with a Florida Highway Patrol trooper early Saturday morning.
According to FHP, 38-year-old Yoandy Mora Perez, of Hialeah, was arrested on Feb. 4 for fleeing and eluding, burglary of a convenience, grand theft, obstruction without violence, and felony murder.
His charges stem from an incident early Saturday when an FHP trooper patrolling I-75 spotted two men who appeared to be stealing a pickup truck or items from the truck around 3:15 a.m.
Authorities said the two men tried to flee in their own truck and even fired shots at the pursuing trooper. They were ultimately stopped along Overpass Road when authorities performed a PIT maneuver.
FHP said one man surrendered while another pulled a gun and shot at the trooper, striking him in the torso.
The suspect was killed by gunfire. The trooper survived.
In an update on Monday, the highway patrol said the injured Trooper remains hospitalized for “serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.”
Mora Perez was held at the Pasco County Jail on a $685,500 bail. | https://www.wfla.com/news/pasco-county/hialeah-man-arrested-in-connection-to-deadly-wesley-chapel-shootout/ | 2023-02-06 21:25:59 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/news/pasco-county/hialeah-man-arrested-in-connection-to-deadly-wesley-chapel-shootout/ |
- Guests will find big holiday savings Nov. 27-28 with deals on hundreds of thousands of items exclusively on Target.com and the Target app
- In addition to Cyber deals, the retailer is promoting new Weeklong Deals throughout December
- Target's fulfillment options — including Drive Up, Order Pickup and Same-Day Delivery with Shipt — make it easy for guests to get their Cyber Monday purchases that same day
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today unveiled plans for its two-day Cyber Monday sales event from Nov. 27-28 featuring deep savings on hundreds of thousands of items. The sale includes everything from TVs and laptops to apparel and toys, exclusively on Target.com and the Target app. In addition, guests can expect new deals each week in-store and online throughout December, offering continued value for the entire holiday season.
"During this important time of year, we're doubling down on an easy Cyber Monday shopping experience that delivers great deals, inspiration and holiday magic like only Target can," said Cara Sylvester, executive vice president and chief guest experience officer, Target. "We're proud to be our guests' holiday 'happy place' and our teams work hard all season to make it fun and affordable for guests to check everything off their lists, along with the added convenience of getting great cyber deals the same day with our free order pick-up and drive-up services when shopping online."
Spotlight on Target's cyber deals
Target's two-day Cyber Monday event means guests don't have to wait until Monday to start saving. Starting Sunday, Nov. 27, Target is offering great deals of up to 50% off on categories like toys, electronics, games, apparel, accessories, beauty and more. Guests can come back on Monday, Nov. 28, to check out even more deals on gifts and essentials.
Top deals for Nov. 27-28 include:
- Buy two, get one free on select board games
- Up to 50% off kids' apparel
- 30% off matching family sleepwear
- 30% off select seasonal home decor
- Up to 40% off bedding and bath
- Save $200 on TCL 43-inch Roku TV (reg., $349.99, sale $149.99)
- Save $130 on LG 65" Class 4K UHD Smart LED TV plus a $25 Target gift card (reg. $579.99, sale $449.99)
- Save $200 on Beats Studio3 wireless headphones (reg. $349.99, sale $149.99) and $100 on Beats Solo3 wireless headphones (reg. $199.99, sale $99.99)
- Buy an Xbox Series S Console and get $50 off plus a $50 gift card
Top deals only on Monday, Nov. 28, include:
- 40% off playsets
- 25% off all beauty and cosmetics on brands including Kiss, Native, Frenshe, Shea Moisture and Hero
- 25% off select vitamins on brands like Nature Made, One A Day and Vitafusion
- Extra 15% off small appliances on brands like KitchenAid, Ninja, Keurig and Cuisinart
- Spend $100, get a $15 Target gift card on select prepaid cards
Target is promoting its popular Weeklong Deals throughout December
In addition to Sunday and Monday's cyber deals, guests will continue to enjoy Target's Weeklong Deals throughout December in-store and online with offers on top brands like Disney, Beats, KitchenAid, Razor and Keurig. Each week, guests can shop confidently knowing they are getting unmatched value on gifts and essentials.
Here's a preview of top deals for the first week of December, starting Nov. 27 to Dec. 3:
- Up to 50% off select toys on brands including CoComelon, FAO Schwarz, Fisher-Price, Hot Wheels, Jurassic World, Disney Frozen, L.O.L.Surprise!, Beyblade and LeapFrog
- Buy one, get one free plus 25% off all small toys and bath toys
- Buy two, get one free on Disney items
- Spend $20, save $5 on kids' books
- 20% off select Razor toys
- 20% off select holiday lights
- 30% off sleepwear for the family
- 30% off women's sweatshirts and sweatpants
- Save up to 30% on select baby gear
- Save $220 on HP 15.6-inch Laptop (reg. $659.99, sale $379.99)
- Save $100 on KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus 4.5qt Tilt-Head Mixer (reg. $399.99, sale $299.99)
It's easy to bring the savings home
Target's fast and convenient fulfillment options make it simple for guests to get their cyber deals the same day with free Drive Up and Order Pickup, no minimum purchase needed, or with Same-Day Delivery with Shipt. In addition, guests can unlock free shipping with orders of $35 or more. RedCard holders also save 5% on all purchases and enjoy free shipping every day.
Additionally, Target invites guests to shop confidently all season long with its Holiday Price Match Guarantee. The retailer will match the price on any item if it goes lower at Target through Dec. 24. Target also offers free and easy returns on most new, unopened items within 90 days of purchase.
Target Circle and Target + make it simple to shop for must-have gifts
Target Circle, the retailer's free-to-join loyalty program, offers even more deals all season long, as well as a chance to earn 1% on every purchase and direct a portion of purchases to local and national nonprofit organizations. Guests can join Target Circle using the Target app, online at target.com/circle or in-store when they enter their mobile number on the keypad or self-checkout screen.
Target + is yet another reason why Target is the best place to shop this holiday season. Target's growing digital marketplace allows guests to shop more than 800,000 products curated from national and specialty brands they love, including BLACK + DECKER, Coach, Harry & David, Land's End, Michael Kors, Ray-Ban, Reebok, Timberland, Vera Bradley and more. Target + products complement the retailer's existing in-store and online assortment, while providing the same benefits guests receive from Target every day, including 5% off when using a Target RedCard, free shipping and easy in-store returns.
For more on the latest deals, visit Target.com and the Target app. For more information about Target's plans for the holiday season, visit the holiday press hub on A Bullseye View.
Miscellaneous
Statements in this release regarding Target's holiday season plans are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause Target's actions to differ materially. The most important risks and uncertainties are described in Item 1A of Target's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2022. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Target does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at nearly 2,000 stores and at Target.com, with the purpose of helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. Since 1946, Target has given 5% of its profit to communities, which today equals millions of dollars a week. Additional company information can be found by visiting the corporate website and press center and by following @TargetNews.
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Which reusable lint roller is best?
Lint rollers are great for picking up the hair, fur and other debris that cover fabric, but they can be so wasteful. A reusable roller can clean up your upholstery without having to throw away all of the extra paper. Simply run it along your furniture or clothing to collect the mess without the waste.
If you’re interested in an eco-friendly alternative to removing hair from your furniture, the ChomChom Pet Hair Remover is the top choice.
What to know before you buy a reusable lint roller
There are three types of reusable lint roller.
- Sticky: From the double-sided tape wrapped around your hand hack, sticky reusable rollers were born. They are made of plastic and can be used to pick up hair and fur all over your home. Simply roll it over your fabric just like any other lint roller to pick up dog hair and other debris.
- Micro bristle: Some of the most common reusable lint rollers are made with a micro bristle material. They look like a hair brush without teeth. Where you would normally see prongs, there is a red fabric that can be rubbed on any furniture or clothing to remove lint and hair. Stroke the area a few times to remove the mess, then take it from the brush with your hand.
- Rubber: Whether by accident or on purpose, you have probably discovered that rubber grabs hair — so well, it may pull it out of the skin. The good thing is this painful realization has been turned into another potential way to clear fur and hair. Rubber lint brushes pick up hair quickly and ball it to be easily disposed of.
What to look for in a quality reusable lint roller
Durability
A reusable roller should be strong and sturdy enough to clean your upholstery or clothing many times. Often fur or hair can get wedged into fabric and needs extra effort to remove it. Your roller should be able to make enough passes to remove the mess without falling apart or becoming worn too quickly.
User-friendly
Quality multi-use rollers are easy to operate. You clean up lint, fur, pilled fabric and other debris with the ease of a brush stroke. They are uncomplicated in structure, often looking like a brush or scraper without the teeth. Simply swipe a reusable lint roller over any furniture or clothing to remove unwanted hair.
Cleans off easily
The hair your roller picks up must be disposed of. Some rollers collect lint automatically in a section you can dump out, while others have an attachment to remove gathered hair. Brush-style rollers with micro bristles are cleaned off by rubbing the palm along them to gather the fur and lint before reuse.
How much you can expect to spend on a reusable lint roller
Spend anywhere from $5-$25 on a reusable lint roller.
Reusable lint roller FAQ
Will it damage clothing or upholstery?
A. No, all lint rollers do is pick up excess fur, lint or dirt from an item. They do not snag fabric or leave residue behind.
Is it worth the money?
A. Yes, reusable lint rollers offer an eco-friendly way to remove unwanted hair from your clothing and upholstery.
Will it remove pet hair?
A. Absolutely. These rollers were created with pet lovers in mind and remove all kinds of fur.
What’s the best reusable lint roller to buy?
Top reusable lint roller
What you need to know: This multi-surface, multi-use product is easy to reuse and clean out.
What you’ll love: Rub it back and forth to collect fur and lint from furniture, blankets and many cloth items. Just press the release button to open and empty the waste compartment.
What you should consider: Users have reported that after using this roller regularly, it gets worn and doesn’t pick up fur as well.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top reusable lint roller for the money
What you need to know: This double-sided lint brush gets twice the use and cleans debris up easily from furniture.
What you’ll love: It removes debris from clothes, furniture and bedding. It lasts twice as long with two sides of fur clearing fabric and can be used by both hands. Its simple, handy design makes it ideal to store in any drawer or furniture pocket.
What you should consider: Some customers say it’s not as quick at removing hair as throwaway lint rollers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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What you need to know: You can store this reusable, self-cleaning roller in its own cleaning piece.
What you’ll love: It empties easily after picking up fur and lint from your furniture or clothing. Simply dump the base’s contents and use it again to clean up your house.
What you should consider: Some report that the red felt can get worn and will need to be replaced.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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New fourth-annual research report analyzes ransomware attack patterns that occurred between August 2021 and July 2022
CAMPBELL, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- In the past 12 months, Barracuda researchers identified and analyzed 106 highly publicized ransomware attacks and found the dominant targets are still five key industries: education, municipalities, healthcare, infrastructure, and financial.
- Researchers also saw a spike in the number of service providers that have been hit with a ransomware attack.
- The volume of ransomware threats detected spiked between January and June of this year to more than 1.2 million per month.
Barracuda, a trusted partner and leading provider of cloud-first security solutions, today released its fourth-annual threat research report on ransomware. The new report looks at ransomware attack patterns that occurred between August 2021 and July 2022.
Read the full Threat Spotlight blog post: https://blog.barracuda.com/2022/08/24/threat-spotlight-the-untold-stories-of-ransomware/
For the 106 highly publicized attacks our researchers analyzed, the dominant targets are still five key industries: education (15%), municipalities (12%), healthcare (12%), infrastructure (8%), and financial (6%):
- The number of ransomware attacks increased year-over-year across each of these five industry verticals, and attacks against other industries more than doubled compared to last year's report.
- While attacks on municipalities increased only slightly, Barracuda analysis over the past 12 months showed that ransomware attacks on educational institutions more than doubled, and attacks on the healthcare and financial verticals tripled.
- This year, Barracuda researchers dug in deeper on these highly publicized attacks to see which other industries are starting to be targeted. Service providers were hit the most, and ransomware attacks on automobile, hospitality, media, retail, software, and technology organizations all increased as well.
Most ransomware attacks don't make headlines, though. Many victims choose not to disclose when they get hit, and the attacks are often sophisticated and extremely hard to handle for small businesses. To get a closer look at how ransomware is affecting smaller businesses, the report details three examples that researchers have seen through Barracuda SOC-as-a-Service, the anatomy of each attack, and the solutions that can help stop these attacks.
"As ransomware and other cyberthreats continue to evolve, the need for adequate security solutions has never been greater," said Fleming Shi, CTO at Barracuda. "Many cybercriminals target small businesses in an attempt to gain access to larger organizations. As a result, it is essential for security providers to create products that are easy to use and implement, regardless of a company's size. Additionally, sophisticated security technologies should be available as services, so that businesses of all sizes can protect themselves against these ever-changing threats. By making security solutions more accessible and user-friendly, the entire industry can help to better defend against ransomware and other cyberattacks."
Read the full Threat Spotlight blog post: https://blog.barracuda.com/2022/08/24/threat-spotlight-the-untold-stories-of-ransomware/
Ransomware protection page: https://www.barracuda.com/ransomware
Get the e-book: https://assets.barracuda.com/assets/docs/dms/eBook_ransomware_2021.pdf
2021 Ransomware Threat Spotlight research: https://blog.barracuda.com/2021/08/12/threat-spotlight-ransomware-trends/
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At Barracuda we strive to make the world a safer place. We believe every business deserves access to cloud-first, enterprise-grade security solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use. We protect email, networks, data and applications with innovative solutions that grow and adapt with our customers' journey. More than 200,000 organizations worldwide trust Barracuda to protect them — in ways they may not even know they are at risk — so they can focus on taking their business to the next level. For more information, visit barracuda.com.
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SKYMINT Brands™, Michigan's leading purveyor of premium cannabis, announced today the launch of its most premium product line yet–SKYMINT Reserve (a.k.a. The Good Stuff). The highly anticipated line features five strains of Superior Flower, Solventless Vape & Extract, Diamonds & Sauce, and Moonrocks. This collection will be available on September 22nd at all SKYMINT and 3Fifteen stores state-wide.
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SKYMINT Reserve is an elevated cannabis line featuring exceptional terpene and cannabinoid profiles for a more dynamic high. Through SKYMINT's commitment to perfecting the growing process and sourcing the most unique strains, they have developed meticulously crafted flower and extracts that stand alone in the Michigan market. Their mission is to continuously push the boundaries within the space while cultivating a community that values the intimacy of the process. Sophisticated, selectively sourced, locally grown - SKYMINT Reserve is the intersection in which innovation meets premium craftsmanship.
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Beginning operations in Fall 2018 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, SKYMINT is Michigan's leading vertically integrated cannabis company and the state's largest recreational license holder. With two state-of-the-art indoor grow facilities as well as SKYMINT Farms™, a 1000-acre sun-grown, sustainable farm, the company cultivates, processes, markets, distributes and sells a full range of branded cannabis products, including SKYMINT™, North Cannabis™, Jolly Edibles™, Two Joints™, which benefits the Last Prisoner Project™ and PotCo™. Just as SKYMINT treats its plants like people - tending to and caring for them by hand, and even playing them music - each and every product is handcrafted to ensure the safest, cleanest, highest quality products at the best value. SKYMINT™ products can be found at all SKYMINT and 3Fifteen retail locations across Michigan. As purveyors of premium-crafted cannabis, SKYMINT™ has developed a portfolio of the finest cannabis brands available for daily wellness, healing, or just getting high on life. Visit www.skymint.com
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NEWTOWN, Conn. — They would have been 16 or 17 this year. High school juniors.
The children killed at the Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14, 2012 should have spent this year thinking about college, taking their SATs and getting their driver’s licenses. Maybe attending their first prom.
Instead, the families of the 20 students and six educators slain in the mass shooting will mark a decade without them Wednesday.
December is a difficult month for many in Newtown, the Connecticut suburb where holiday season joy is tempered by heartbreak around the anniversary of the nation’s worst grade school shooting.
For former Sandy Hook students who survived the massacre, guilt and anxiety can intensify. For the parents, it can mean renewed grief, even as they continue to fight on their lost children's behalf.
In February, Sandy Hook families reached a $73 million settlement with the gunmaker Remington, which made the shooter's rifle. Juries in Connecticut and Texas ordered the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay $1.4 billion for promoting lies that the massacre was a hoax.
In mid-November, a memorial to the 26 victims opened near the new elementary school built to replace the one torn down after the shooting.
Ten years on, some victims’ relatives and survivors aren’t without hope for a brighter future.
ACTIVISM IN TRAGEDY'S AFTERMATH
After the massacre, Nicole Hockley and Mark Barden were among many victims' relatives who turned to activism. They helped form Sandy Hook Promise, a nonprofit group that works to prevent suicides and mass shootings.
Hockley, who lost her 6-year-old son, Dylan, and Barden, who lost his 7-year-old son, Daniel, both find it difficult to believe their children have been gone for a decade.
“For me, Dylan is still this 6-year-old boy, forever frozen in time,” Hockley said. “This journey that we’ve been on the last 10 years, it doesn’t feel like a decade and it doesn’t feel like 10 years since I last held my son, either.”
A decade hasn't diminished the disbelief Barden and his wife feel over Daniel's death.
“Jackie and I still have moments where we just kind of look at each other, still wrapping our heads around the fact that our little 7-year-old boy was shot to death in his first grade classroom,” he said.
“I can’t help but wonder what he’d be like now at 17,” he said, repeating the number 17. "I just think he would be still a more mature version of the beautiful, sweet, compassionate, thoughtful, intelligent little boy that he was at 7. And it breaks my heart to think of the wonderful impact he would have had in these last 10 years and what he would have still yet to come, and it’s all been taken away from him.”
Sandy Hook Promise's programs have been taught in more than 23,000 schools to over 18 million children and adults. Key components include education about the warning signs of potential school violence or self-harm and an anonymous tip system to report a classmate at risk for hurting others or themselves.
Hockley and Barden say they believe the educational programs and reporting system have prevented many suicides and stopped some school shootings.
“It’s a tremendous satisfaction and it’s a serious responsibility,” Barden said of the group's work. “And it’s a gift in a way that we have built something that allows us this mechanism with which to honor our children by saving other children and by protecting other families from having to endure this pain.”
GROWING UP A SURVIVOR
Ashley Hubner was in her second grade classroom at Sandy Hook Elementary when the shooting happened. She and her classmates ran to the cubby area to hide. The school intercom system clicked on. Everyone could hear gunshots, screaming and crying.
When police arrived, she and her classmates didn’t want to open the door. They thought bad guys could be impersonating officers. They screamed “No!” The officers had to convince them they were actually police.
Ashley, now a 17-year-old senior at Newtown High School, developed post-traumatic stress disorder and has struggled with anxiety and depression, like other students who were there that day. Ashley said she always gets more emotional and irritable around the shooting anniversary.
“Even though it’s been 10 years, like this is still a problem that a lot of us still have to handle in our everyday lives and it still affects us greatly," she said.
Adding to the grief is the fact that mass shootings keep happening, she said.
“We've had 10 years to change things and we’ve changed so little, and that’s just disgusting to me," she said.
Ashley said there wasn't much talk among her classmates yet about the anniversary.
“I feel like everyone just tries to pretend like everything is normal and then when it gets to that day, I’m sure people will reach out and I’ll reach out to people.”
Ashley wasn't sure how she might mark the day. All town schools will be closed for staff development. She said she may make her first trip to the new memorial.
She said she has been happy with her senior year at Newtown High, calling it one of the best school years she's had. She is looking forward to going to college.
“I’m really, really excited to leave,” she said. "Just like to get new experiences, grow up and move on with this chapter of my life, you know?”
LIGHT CONQUERING DARKNESS
St. Rose of Lima Church has been a gathering point for the Newtown community since the day of the shooting, when hundreds of people packed the Roman Catholic church and stood outside for a vigil. It has held a special Mass every Dec. 14 since.
Monsignor Robert Weiss still struggles with his own trauma. The church led the funerals for eight slain children. He hasn't slept well ever since and becomes emotional easily. During Mass, he always keeps watch on the entrances, worried about a violent intruder.
“It’s a very difficult time for me having buried eight of those children,” he said of the anniversary. “It just brings back so many memories of true sadness.”
The anniversary Masses are hopeful, Weiss said, with a theme that light conquers darkness.
“The darkness of evil is not going to conquer good and we as a community have to work together to be sure that happens,” Weiss said. “We want to celebrate and remember the children and the families, and how it’s turned this tragedy into so many positive things to assist other people."
2022 ‘TIPPING POINT’ IN GUN SAFETY
After Sandy Hook, there was frustration among many gun violence prevention advocates that nothing was being done to stop such massacres. The failure of a gun control bill in the months after Sandy Hook was another hard loss.
But U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, a Connecticut Democrat, said the shooting gave new energy to the movement, with numerous groups forming to demand action.
“In the 10 years leading up to Sandy Hook, the gun lobby controlled Washington. Anything they wanted they got,” said Murphy.
“After Sandy Hook happened, we started building what I would describe as the modern anti-gun violence movement," he said. “During the next 10 years, there was essentially gridlock. The gun lobby no longer got what they wanted, but unfortunately in Washington we weren’t getting what we wanted either.”
After mass shootings last spring killed 21 people at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, and 10 people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, Congress passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first major federal gun control law in decades. The law expands background checks for younger gun buyers, boosts school mental health programs and promotes “red flag” laws to temporarily confiscate guns from people deemed dangerous.
“I think this summer marked the tipping point, where finally the gun safety movement has more power than the gun lobby,” Murphy said.
“It’s going to be a hard December for those families, but I hope they know what a difference that they have made in the memory of their children in these 10 years." | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/decade-after-sandy-hook-grief-remains-but-hope-grows/507-5d47d0b6-f3ec-4a92-b33b-2ff7b45c34f5 | 2022-12-14 22:27:20 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/decade-after-sandy-hook-grief-remains-but-hope-grows/507-5d47d0b6-f3ec-4a92-b33b-2ff7b45c34f5 |
- Collink.3D™ 90 offers additional functionality to address wide range of 3D bioprinting applications, including soft and hard tissues
- Collink.3D™ 90 demonstrates faster human cell migration into gel matrices compared with a commercial hydrogel widely used for 2D and 3D cell culture
- Second bioink launch advances Company's strategic goal to build portfolio of rhCollagen-based bioinks for biopharma and academic customers
REHOVOT, Israel, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CollPlant (Nasdaq: CLGN), a regenerative and aesthetics medicine company developing innovative human collagen-based technologies and products for tissue regeneration and organ manufacturing, today announced the Company is launching Collink.3D™ 90, a recombinant human collagen (rhCollagen)-based bioink for use in a variety of 3D bioprinting applications. Collink.3D™ 90 is complementary to the Company's first commercial bioink, Collink.3D™ 50, which was launched late last year, offering increased mechanical properties to address additional printing requirements of soft and hard tissues.
Bioinks are applied to a diverse range of soft and hard tissue engineering applications, with each tissue or organ having specific mechanical requirements for fulfilling physiological needs. Thus, the most suitable bioink is required for a given application to mimic the physical properties of the target tissue or organ, while ensuring high cell survival.
"We are very excited to continue to broaden our rhCollagen-based bioink offerings, providing our biopharma and academic customers the ability to print a variety of applications," said CollPlant CEO, Yehiel Tal. "We believe our bioinks deliver a favorable alternative to existing commercial bioinks owing to their high bio-functionality, rheological properties (e.g., controlled viscosity) and high purity. In addition to our product pipeline, bioinks are an important and strategic platform that supports CollPlant's efforts to pursue licensing and collaboration agreements with business partners, and we will continue to introduce new bioinks and innovate in this area", he added.
Collink.3D™ 90 demonstrates faster human cell migration into gel matrices compared with a commercial hydrogel widely used for 2D and 3D cell culture. Cell migration plays a pivotal role in physiological processes such as tissue repair and regeneration, and these initial results indicate the potential for Collink.3D™ 90 to perform as a superior, animal free, human cell culture substrate.
Collink.3D™ enables the high-resolution, scalable and reproduceable 3D bioprinting of scaffolds that accurately mimic the physical properties of human tissues and organs, with improved biofunctionality, safety and reproducibility. Applications for Collink.3D™ include its use in 3D cell culturing, tissue modeling for drug discovery and development, as well as engineering tissues and implantation of organs in regenerative medicine, representing a potential multi-billion-dollar market opportunity. Biofabricated constructs composed of Collink.3D™ offer superior biological performance, consistency and safety. Collink.3D™ is compatible with major 3D bioprinting technologies and cell types including stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, endothelial, and epithelial cells.
More information can be found on https://collplant.com/products/collink3d/
Contact us for more details collink3d@collplant.com
About CollPlant
CollPlant is a regenerative and aesthetic medicine company focused on 3D bioprinting of tissues and organs, and medical aesthetics. The Company's products are based on its rhCollagen (recombinant human collagen) produced with CollPlant's proprietary plant based genetic engineering technology. These products address indications for the diverse fields of tissue repair, aesthetics, and organ manufacturing, and are ushering in a new era in regenerative and aesthetic medicine.
In 2021 CollPlant entered into a development and global commercialization agreement for dermal and soft tissue fillers with Allergan, an AbbVie company, the global leader in the dermal filler market. For more information about CollPlant, visit http://www.collplant.com
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Tel: + 972-73-2325600
Email: Eran@CollPlant.com
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Which sherpa throw blanket is best?
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What to look for in a quality sherpa throw blanket
Weight
Fabric weight is measured in grams per square meter. The higher the GSM, the heavier the fabric. Sherpa is made to keep you warm and often has a high GSM. If you want something for cold weather, look for GSM of at least 220.
Two-sided blankets can have two GSM ratings, with the heavier weight determining the blanket’s overall warmth. Sherpa often has the larger GSM rating while a fleece or knit top is more lightweight.
Workmanship
As with any textile, well-made blankets and throws last longer. Look for one that’s made with high-quality materials and doesn’t have fraying threads. Blankets with trim should have reinforced stitching that will not pull or fray, even when going through the washing machine or dryer.
Softness
The benefit most people look for from sherpa is its softness. The best blankets are soft on both sides. Because sherpa is a thicker fabric, these blankets are often fluffy and thick as well as soft. They can be up to a half-inch thick or more. Following the care instructions will ensure they maintain this fluffiness and softness.
How much you can expect to spend on a sherpa throw blanket
They cost $20-$150. Prices vary by size and extra decorative details.
Sherpa throw blanket FAQ
Is sherpa good for blankets?
A. It’s a great material for blankets due to its softness and warmth. Most are also machine-washable for easy care. Sherpa is also lightweight relative to its warmth, making it a good choice to have around the house, and most sherpa blankets don’t pill or shed.
Is a sherpa blanket warmer than a fleece blanket?
A. Sherpa is actually a type of fleece with a fluffier, curled weave. Traditional fleece is woven tightly and is flat in appearance and feel. It makes a good top layer because it will lay without wrinkles. Sherpa is typically warmer and softer than fleece. Two-sided blankets often have one sherpa side for warmth and one traditional fleece side for a smooth top.
What’s the best sherpa throw blanket to buy?
Top sherpa throw blanket
Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket
What you need to know: This blanket has two sides, a cozy sherpa and a super-soft fleece.
What you’ll love: There are four sizes and 25 colors to suit any style, even large enough for a king-size bed. It is machine-washable and made of microfiber that doesn’t wrinkle or crease.
What you should consider: It only comes in solid colors and most include a white sherpa side.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top sherpa throw blanket for the money
Gracie Oaks Vecdi Sherpa Throw
What you need to know: There are four plaid patterns, ideal for fall and winter accent decor that is also practical.
What you’ll love: The top is made of flannel fleece while the sherpa side is 280 GSM, perfect for keeping warm on cold nights. The blanket is machine-washable, making care easy.
What you should consider: You will need to line dry this blanket to keep its shape best.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
Worth checking out
What you need to know: It includes a textured fleece design and trim on the front for added visual and textural interest.
What you’ll love: This blanket comes in five sizes and 12 colors. Even the largest size, 90 by 90 inches, can be washed and dried in a home machine. It is made of microfiber polyester and won’t pill or shed on your furniture.
What you should consider: The sherpa fleece and top detail fleece are different textures, which may bother some.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Teachers have hard jobs in good circumstances, and circumstances have been less than optimum for a few years now. Many teachers are leaving the profession, either retiring or heading for better-paying and lower-stress jobs.
It is hard to find replacements, harder still to find substitute teachers to cover time off for the regular ones, and California is temporarily rolling back some requirements for substitute teaching.
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ARKANSAS, USA — Officials with the American Automobile Association say gas prices are hitting record numbers and that they're staying high through the summer.
Nick Chabarria, an AAA Spokesperson, explained that gas prices usually rise around summer.
“We typically see anywhere from like a 10 to 17 cent increase in the summer months," said Chabarria.
Chabarria explained that with a rise in demand through summer travel and higher cost of production, summer usually brings higher gas prices. Yet, another factor is playing into the record numbers of 2022.
“What we’re still really feeling are the effects of the ongoing Russian war with Ukraine," said Chabarria. "Still some oil supply concerns as more countries, specifically in the European Union ban the import of Russian oil.”
Gas prices rely on the global oil market, explained Chabarria. Instead of just extra travelers this summer raising demand, countries banning the imports of Russian oil are also raising the demand globally.
In Arkansas, some are making different choices when pumping to save on gas.
“Instead of using premium all the time, I’ll alternate tanks between 89 and 91," said Pea Ridge Commuter, Jeff Hill. "I don’t know if that’s taking a toll on my truck or not but we’ll see down the road.”
“I can’t always run midgrade, I’ve got to run premium, but it’s like the cheapest option I’ve got right now,” said Springdale commuter, Timothy Webb.
Chabarria explains that if a car manufacturer requires premium gas, drivers should stick to their driver's manuals when pumping. He also explained that a study done by AAA shows that using premium gas when not required by a manufacturer has no benefit.
“Drivers see the ‘premium’ name at the pump and may assume the fuel is better for their vehicle,” said John Nielsen, AAA’s managing director of Automotive Engineering and Repair in a press release. “AAA cautions drivers that premium gasoline is higher octane, not higher quality, and urges drivers to follow the owner’s manual recommendations for their vehicle’s fuel.”
With many continuing their travels for summer vacation, some are choosing to stay home because of gas prices.
“We’re not traveling near as much as we used to," said Hill. "I’ve got cousins that have had trips planned to Arizona. They canceled them because of the gas prices.”
“I like to go visit my son sometimes," said Webb. "But since the gas prices increase and he stays 5 hours away, I can’t really do it because gas guzzler, high gas prices, ridiculous.”
Chabarria suggests anyone looking to travel use the AAA Calculator for gas costs.
According to a press release, AAA Tips to save money on fuel:
- Bad driving isn’t just unsafe. It’s expensive. Studies have repeatedly shown that personal driving habits are the single biggest factor that affects vehicle fuel consumption. Adopting new and improved driving behaviors can contribute to significant savings at the gas pump. Here are some simple ways drivers can improve fuel efficiency:
- Slow down and drive the speed limit. Higher speeds result in more aerodynamic drag.
- Avoid “jackrabbit” starts and hard accelerations. These actions greatly increase fuel consumption.
- Use cruise control on the highway to help maintain a constant speed and save fuel. However, never use cruise control on slippery roads because a loss of vehicle control could result.
- Minimize your use of air conditioning.
- Avoid extended idling to warm up the engine, even in colder temperatures. It’s unnecessary and wastes fuel.
- Maintain your car according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Regular service will ensure optimum fuel economy.
- Make sure your tires are properly maintained and inflated to the correct level.
- When driving in town, adjust your speed to “time” the traffic lights. This reduces repeated braking and acceleration that consume additional fuel.
- When approaching a red light or stop sign, take your foot off the gas early and allow your car to coast down to a slower speed until it is time to brake.
- Download the AAA App to find the cheapest gas prices near you.
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WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
729 PM EDT Wed Aug 31 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Oswego
County through 800 PM EDT...
At 729 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Central Square, or 16 miles south of Sandy Island
Beach State Park, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hastings, Williamstown, Parish, Altmar, Kasoag, Amboy Center,
Howardville, Mallory and Gayville.
This includes Interstate 81 between exits 33 and 35.
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 4333 7589 4332 7588 4332 7586 4326 7587
4333 7623 4352 7616 4348 7581
TIME...MOT...LOC 2329Z 278DEG 40KT 4341 7609
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two 10-year-olds are among 300 children who worked at McDonald’s restaurants illegally, a Labor Department investigation of franchisees in Kentucky found.
Agency investigators found the 10-year-olds received little or no pay at a McDonald’s in Louisville, the Labor Department said. The franchisee for the Louisville store was among three McDonald’s franchisees fined $212,000 in total by the department.
Louisville’s Bauer Food LLC, which operates 10 McDonald’s locations, employed 24 minors under the age of 16 to work more hours than legally permitted, the agency said. Among those were two 10-year-old children. The agency said the children sometimes worked as late as 2 a.m., but were not paid.
“Below the minimum age for employment, they prepared and distributed food orders, cleaned the store, worked at the drive-thru window and operated a register,” the Labor Department said Tuesday, adding that one child also was allowed to operate a deep fryer, which is prohibited task for workers under 16.
Franchise owner-operator Sean Bauer said the two 10-year-olds cited in the Labor Department’s statement were visiting their parent, a night manager, and weren’t employees.
“Any ‘work’ was done at the direction of — and in the presence of — the parent without authorization by franchisee organization management or leadership,” Bauer said Wednesday in a prepared statement, adding that they’ve since reiterated the child visitation policy to employees.
Federal child labor regulations put strict limits on the types of jobs children can perform and the hours they can work.
The Kentucky investigations are part of an ongoing effort by the Labor Department’s Wage and Hour Division to stop child labor abuses in the Southeast.
“Too often, employers fail to follow the child labor laws that protect young workers,” said division Director Karen Garnett-Civils. “Under no circumstances should there ever be a 10-year-old child working in a fast-food kitchen around hot grills, ovens and deep fryers.”
In addition, Walton-based Archways Richwood LLC and Louisville-based Bell Restaurant Group I LLC allowed minors ages 14 and 15 to work beyond allowable hours, the department said. Archway Richwood didn’t immediately return a call seeking comment and Brdancat Management Inc., which Bell Restaurant Group is part of, declined comment.
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Jenkins is 128-99 in three season with the Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are making sure to keep coach Taylor Jenkins around after he led them to their highest playoff seed in franchise history.
The Grizzlies announced Monday they signed Jenkins to a multiyear contract extension, with terms not disclosed. General manager Zach Kleiman said Jenkins has done an outstanding job leading the Grizzlies and called the extension well-deserved.
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"The year-over-year progress under Taylor speaks for itself, but his growth-oriented, selfless and competitive approach has been a driving force in the establishment of a sustainable culture," Kleiman said. "We have full confidence that Taylor will steer us to Memphis’ first championship."
Jenkins is 128-99 in three seasons and led the Grizzlies to the playoffs the last two seasons. He coached Memphis to a 56-26 record, second-best in the NBA and tied for the most wins in a season in franchise history. Memphis earned a franchise-high No. 2 seed in the Western Conference and reached the semifinals for the first time since 2015.
He finished second in voting for the NBA Coach of the Year award.
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Staff members of the Luckyday Foundation, from left, Carrie Zimmerman, Patrick Perry, Pat Smith, Dr. Larry Sparkman and Christa King, stand in front of The Magnolias, which was previously owned by Clarence C. Day II. His brother, Frank, founded the Luckyday Foundation in 1978, and it has benefited numerous Mississippi college students since.
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ABERDEEN – The Luckyday Scholars Program, which benefits students across the state, is rooted in Aberdeen, and representatives from the Luckyday Foundation recently toured The Magnolias, St. John’s Episcopal Church and Oddfellows Cemetery.
The Luckyday Foundation was created by former Aberdeen resident Frank Rogers Day in 1978.
While the foundation is based in Jackson, it has a presence on the campuses of Mississippi State University, Ole Miss and the University of Southern Miss. Luckyday Scholars receive $24,000 through four years.
“We’re here because of the Day family connection. This is Frank Day’s hometown, and his father owned timberlands and he preserved oil and gas and other mineral rights,” said Pat Smith, executive director of the Luckyday Foundation.
David Houston, who hosted the tours, added Frank’s father, Clarence Day, also had a sawmill.
Before the recent tour, Smith’s last time in Aberdeen was to attend Frank’s funeral in 1999.
Frank, who graduated from Ole Miss and served in the U.S. Army, was a former chief executive officer and board chairman of Trustmark National Bank. While in these leadership roles, Trustmark became Mississippi’s largest bank.
He had a passion to help younger people succeed in pursuing higher education at the three universities, which led to the founding of the Luckyday Foundation. Its core values are scholarship, leadership, service and community.
Its mission is to develop a community of scholars aiming to be servant leaders. In addition to providing for scholarships, the foundation benefits churches and organizations assisting people who are sick and in need.
The Magnolias was previously owned by Frank’s brother, Clarence C. Day II, who deeded the historic building to the City of Aberdeen. St. John’s Episcopal Church also received a contribution last year from the Luckyday Foundation.
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SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A conservation group has filed suit over a U.S. agency’s planned timeframe for dredging a Georgia coast shipping channel, arguing that using powerful pumps to suck up harbor sediments in summertime would endanger rare sea turtles.
For two years, environmentalists have battled an effort by the Army Corps of Engineers to end a policy that for three decades limited to winter months the dredging of accumulated sand and mud from harbors in Georgia and the Carolinas.
The seasonal limits have been in place since 1991. They are intended to protect sea turtles from being killed and maimed by the vacuum-like suction pumps of hopper dredges during the warmer months when female turtles lay their eggs on Southern beaches. Conservationists credit that policy with helping threatened and endangered turtle species begin a fragile rebound.
Giant loggerhead sea turtles, protected as a federally threatened species, nest during the spring and summer months on beaches from North Carolina to Florida. Smaller numbers of endangered green and Kemp’s ridley sea turtles lay eggs in the region as well.
A federal judge last year temporarily blocked the Army Corps from conducting year-round dredging in Georgia. In September, a different judge halted a similar plan in North Carolina. Both judges ruled that the agency failed to adequately assess potential dangers to legally protected sea turtle species.
Now the issue is back in court. One Hundred Miles, a coastal Georgia conservation group, filed suit Thursday in U.S. District Court in Savannah. The complaint says the Army Corps is now preparing to dredge in the summer of 2023 in the shipping channel leading to the Georgia port city of Brunswick.
The move comes after the Army Corps published an environmental assessment in May that concluded ending seasonal dredging limits in the Brunswick harbor would have no significant impact on sea turtles.
“We are fighting the same battles again, but the message remains the same: Hopper dredging and sea turtle nesting season just don’t mix,” said Catherine Ridley of the conservation group One Hundred Miles. “If you come in right when we have reproducing females in those very waters, they are sitting ducks.”
The lawsuit asks a judge to again stop the Army Corps from ending seasonal dredging limits without first performing a more rigorous environmental impact study.
Kimberly Wintrich, an Army Corps spokeswoman in Atlanta, said the agency doesn’t comment on pending litigation. She also declined to confirm whether the Army Corps plans summer dredging in Brunswick.
The lawsuit cites a contract the Army Corps awarded in September for a private company to dredge harbors over the next year in Wilmington, North Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina; and Savannah and Brunswick in Georgia. A bid solicitation posted in July specified that dredging at each location would take place during the traditional seasonal window between December and March.
However, the document also listed an “optional bid item” for additional dredging in Brunswick to be conducted between May and August 2023. That falls during the nesting season when sea turtles are abundant in Georgia waters — a period previously off-limits to dredging.
That provision triggered the conservation group’s court challenge.
The Army Corps is in charge of keeping shipping channels clear of accumulated sediments to ensure safe passage of large vessels. Seaports in Georgia and neighboring states reported record growth in 2022 amid soaring consumer demand and frequent traffic jams with cargo ships waiting at sea.
The agency has sought to scrap seasonal limits on dredging in the Southern Atlantic since the National Marine Fisheries Service concluded in 2020 that sea turtles protected by the Endangered Species Act can likely endure roughly 150 deaths anticipated annually from year-round dredging.
Army Corps officials have said that seasonal restrictions make it difficult to compete for a limited number of contractors. They have also argued that seasonal windows timed to protect sea turtles ignore other species such as critically endangered North Atlantic right whales, which frequent the same waters during winter.
The latest Georgia case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge R. Stan Baker, who in May 2021 halted the Army Corps’ summer dredging plans for Brunswick.
In addition to ruling that the Army Corps needed to perform an environmental assessment, which the agency has since done, the judge cited the longevity of the South’s seasonal limits as evidence that year-round dredging could imperil a large number of sea turtles.
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Among everything seen in the Miami Dolphins’ exhilarating 21-19 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, maybe most unusual was wide receiver Trent Sherfield taking a punted football straight to his backside.
With less than two minutes to play and the Dolphins punting up against their own goal line, Sherfield, in as an upback on the special teams unit, backed up into punter Thomas Morstead’s kicking motion as he tried to block for him.
The ball went off the foot of Morstead, ricocheted directly off Sherfield’s buttocks and shot up into the air and out of the back of the end zone for a comical, blooper-reel safety.
It could’ve taken a drastically different tone had it cost Miami the game against its AFC East rival. Buffalo then just needed a field goal to win after previously trailing by 4 points, but the Dolphins stopped the Bills one last time to protect the 2-point lead and snap a seven-game losing streak against their divisional foe.
The commentary and reaction to the special teams blunder turned entertaining faux pas began immediately after the game.
“Never seen a butt punt before,” Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill said in the locker room. “Next time, he’s going to catch it with his butt cheeks because he’s got strong butt cheeks.”
Former New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, infamously known for the “butt fumble” in his playing days before turning commentator, tweeted at Morstead, “Woah… stay out of my lane bro.”
Sherfield was just happy it took place in a win for the Dolphins.
“My cheeks have a big W tatted on them,” he tweeted with a smiley face on Sunday night.
But he also had fun with the craze.
The NFL’s primary Twitter account posted an image of the football getting booted straight into Sherfield’s hind parts, asking followers, “Is this the greatest photo of all time?” Sherfield quote-tweeted it: “Indeed it is.”
Toilet paper brand Charmin tweeted to Sherfield: “Those cheeks are going to need something soft. Check your [direct messages],” insinuating an endorsement could be on the way.
Sherfield replied: “I’m commercial ready whenever you guys are…”
The DUDE Wipes brand added to Charmin’s tweet: “We’ll cleanup what you leave behind…always up for the sloppy seconds.”
Morstead, who was having a fine afternoon with two punts of 59 yards plus others of 52 and 48, said postgame it was only the second time he had a punt blocked in his 14-year career.
Dolphins linebacker Duke Riley, who was on the special teams unit that had the butt punt, made a case Monday as to why it may have helped Miami at the end of the game, even though it created a scenario where the Bills only needed a field goal to win instead of a touchdown.
“If we punt that ball, they get way better field position,” Riley said. “Thomas had one of the best punts I’ve ever seen on the [free kick]. Ball stayed in the air so long, and then the returner gave us extra time by trying to chase the field. It honestly worked out in our favor, as crazy as it sounds. At the time, it was like, ‘They only need to get in field-goal range now,’ but we never blinked. We moved on from it.”
Morstead and Sherfield may not even have had the most viral moment of Sunday’s game. Video of Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey, a former national-champion quarterback with the Miami Hurricanes, slamming his headset, tablet and notes in a Hard Rock Stadium booth on Sunday really made the rounds.
Rest and recovery
The Dolphins, especially on defense, will have a critical three days of recovery before facing the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night.
Miami’s defense was on the field for 92 snaps on Sunday against a Bills offense that dominated time of possession, 40:40-19:20. That much reactionary football in the South Florida heat and humidity is not ideal on a short week.
“Everything just speeds up. The recovery, you got to lock in on the recovery,” said linebacker Jerome Baker, who played 83 defensive snaps and added he’ll get plenty of sleep and time in the ice tank before facing the Bengals. “It is Thursday night. You’re the only ones playing. When it comes down to it, you’re going to have the energy. You’re going to be fine.”
Second-year safety Jevon Holland played a whopping 96 total snaps, between all 92 on defense and four on special teams.
“The guy’s a dog,” Baker said of Holland. “He throws his body in there. He’ll run 100 yards in one play. Whatever it is that our defense needs, he’ll do it. … That’s the work he put in. Now, we just expect that out of him every game.”
“That kid has a lot of energy,” added Riley on Holland. “I didn’t even know he was tired during the game because he never said anything about it. The whole time he was like, ‘We got to lock in!’ It’s great to see a young leader in our eyes.”
Said tight end Durham Smythe of rewarding the Dolphins defense that more than doubled the offense in snaps, 92-43: “We’ll give them a pat on the back and send some extra rest before Thursday, but we’re obviously proud that they were out there for 90 snaps and they gave up 17 points. That’s impressive.”
Riley said defenders were drinking pickle juice on the sideline to avoid cramping. Already disliking the taste, Riley added the juice was warm, to boot.
“Just think about drinking hot pickle juice,” Riley said. “You got to do what you got to do to not cramp.”
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"Our team delivered another excellent quarter across our platform in leasing, investments, dispositions and capital markets," said Peter E. Baccile, First Industrial's president and chief executive officer. "Industrial fundamentals remain strong and continue to support further rent growth."
Portfolio Performance
- In service occupancy was 98.3% at the end of the third quarter of 2022, compared to 98.4% at the end of the second quarter of 2022, and 97.1% at the end of the third quarter of 2021.
- Cash rental rates increased 30.9% and increased 45.8% on a straight-line basis.
- Cash rental rate growth on the 98% of 2022 rollovers completed and new leases signed to-date is 24.6%.
- Same property cash basis net operating income before termination fees ("SS NOI") increased 8.5%.
Development Leasing
During the third quarter, the Company:
- Leased the remaining 110,000 square feet at the 219,000 square-foot First Park Miami Building 1 in South Florida. The lease is expected to commence upon completion in the first quarter of 2023.
- Leased 43,000 square feet at its 86,000 square-foot First Loop Logistics Park Building 3 in Central Florida. The lease is expected to commence upon completion in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Investment and Disposition Activities
In the third quarter, the Company:
- Commenced development of First Wilson Logistics Center II in the Inland Empire - 155,000 square feet; $29 million estimated investment.
- Acquired three sites in the Inland Empire, South Florida and Seattle for $40 million.
- Acquired three buildings totaling 120,000 square feet in Southern California and South Florida for $45 million.
- Commenced development of three buildings at its Camelback 303 business park joint venture in Phoenix totaling 1.8 million square feet; $210 million total estimated project cost.
- Sold eight buildings comprised of 1.6 million square feet for $123 million; exited the Cleveland market.
In the fourth quarter, the Company:
- Acquired two sites totaling 35 acres in the Inland Empire and in the Philadelphia market for $26 million.
"Our team continued to execute on key transactions that support our capital allocation goals, including the sale of the remainder of our Cleveland holdings, the proceeds from which we are redeploying into value-creating development investments in higher rent growth markets," said Johannson Yap, First Industrial's chief investment officer.
Capital
On August 12, 2022, the Company:
- Closed a $300 million delayed draw unsecured term loan facility. The new and undrawn term loan has an initial maturity date of August 12, 2025 with two one-year extension options and, if borrowings were outstanding under the loan today, would provide for interest-only payments at an interest rate of SOFR plus a credit spread of 85 basis points based on the Company's current credit ratings and consolidated leverage ratio plus a SOFR adjustment of 10 or 15 basis points depending on the tenor of the interest period. The Company may borrow up to the full principal amount on or before August 11, 2023.
Outlook for 2022
"Reflecting the strength of our performance, we are increasing the midpoint of our FFO per share guidance by $0.04," said Mr. Baccile. "We remain focused on serving incremental supply chain requirements through our development investments and within our portfolio while driving cash flow growth for shareholders."
The following assumptions were used for guidance:
- In service occupancy at year-end fourth quarter of 98.0% to 98.5%. This implies a full year quarter-end average in service occupancy of 98.2% to 98.3%. This assumes the lease-up of the 644,000 square-foot facility in Baltimore will now occur in 1Q23.
- Fourth quarter SS NOI growth on a cash basis before termination fees of 5.0% to 6.5%. This implies a quarterly average SS NOI growth for the full year 2022 of 9.3% to 9.7% for the full year, an increase of 75 basis points at the midpoint.
- Includes the incremental costs expected in 2022 related to the Company's developments completed and under construction as of September 30, 2022. In total, the Company expects to capitalize $0.12 per share of interest in 2022, an increase of $0.02 per share.
- General and administrative expense of approximately $34.0 million to $35.0 million.
- Other than the transactions discussed in this release, guidance does not include the impact of:
Conference Call
First Industrial will host its quarterly conference call on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. CDT (11:00 a.m. EDT). The conference call may be accessed by dialing (877) 870-4263 and entering the conference ID 10171701. The conference call will also be webcast live on the Investors page of the Company's website at www.firstindustrial.com. The replay will also be available on the website.
The Company's third quarter 2022 supplemental information can be viewed at www.firstindustrial.com under the "Investors" tab.
FFO Definition
In accordance with the NAREIT definition of FFO, First Industrial calculates FFO to be equal to net income available to First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.'s common stockholders and participating securities, plus depreciation and other amortization of real estate, plus impairment of real estate, minus gain or plus loss on sale of real estate, net of any income tax provision or benefit associated with the sale of real estate. First Industrial also excludes the same adjustments from its share of net income from unconsolidated joint ventures.
About First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR) is a leading fully integrated owner, operator, and developer of industrial real estate with a track record of providing industry-leading customer service to multinational corporations and regional customers. Across major markets in the United States, our local market experts manage, lease, buy, (re)develop, and sell bulk and regional distribution centers, light industrial, and other industrial facility types. In total, we own and have under development approximately 68.4 million square feet of industrial space as of September 30, 2022. For more information, please visit us at www.firstindustrial.com.
Forward-Looking Information
This press release and the presentation to which it refers may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We intend for such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, and are generally identifiable by use of the words "believe," "expect," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "seek," "target," "potential," "focus," "may," "will," "should" or similar words. Although we believe the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained or that results will not materially differ. Factors which could have a materially adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to: changes in national, international, regional and local economic conditions generally and real estate markets specifically; changes in legislation/regulation (including changes to laws governing the taxation of real estate investment trusts) and actions of regulatory authorities; the uncertainty and economic impact of pandemics, epidemics or other public health emergencies or fear of such events, such as the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); our ability to qualify and maintain our status as a real estate investment trust; the availability and attractiveness of financing (including both public and private capital) and changes in interest rates; the availability and attractiveness of terms of additional debt repurchases; our ability to retain our credit agency ratings; our ability to comply with applicable financial covenants; our competitive environment; changes in supply, demand and valuation of industrial properties and land in our current and potential market areas; our ability to identify, acquire, develop and/or manage properties on favorable terms; our ability to dispose of properties on favorable terms; our ability to manage the integration of properties we acquire; potential liability relating to environmental matters; defaults on or non-renewal of leases by our tenants; decreased rental rates or increased vacancy rates; higher-than-expected real estate construction costs and delays in development or lease-up schedules; potential natural disasters and other potentially catastrophic events such as acts of war and/or terrorism; litigation, including costs associated with prosecuting or defending claims and any adverse outcomes; risks associated with our investments in joint ventures, including our lack of sole decision-making authority; and other risks and uncertainties described under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as well as those risks and uncertainties discussed from time to time in our other Exchange Act reports and in our other public filings with the SEC. We caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect our outlook only and speak only as of the date of this press release or the dates indicated in the statements. We assume no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements. For further information on these and other factors that could impact us and the statements contained herein, reference should be made to our filings with the SEC.
A schedule of selected financial information is attached.
(c) Investors in, and analysts following, the real estate industry utilize funds from operations ("FFO"), net operating income ("NOI"), adjusted EBITDA and adjusted funds from operations ("AFFO"), variously defined below, as supplemental performance measures. While we believe net income available to First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.'s common stockholders and participating securities, as defined by GAAP, is the most appropriate measure, we consider FFO, NOI, adjusted EBITDA and AFFO, given their wide use by, and relevance to investors and analysts, appropriate supplemental performance measures. FFO, reflecting the assumption that real estate asset values rise or fall with market conditions, principally adjusts for the effects of GAAP depreciation and amortization of real estate assets. NOI provides a measure of rental operations, and does not factor in depreciation and amortization and non-property specific expenses such as general and administrative expenses. Adjusted EBITDA provides a tool to further evaluate the ability to incur and service debt and to fund dividends and other cash needs. AFFO provides a tool to further evaluate the ability to fund dividends. In addition, FFO, NOI, adjusted EBITDA and AFFO are commonly used in various ratios, pricing multiples/yields and returns and valuation calculations used to measure financial position, performance and value.
In accordance with the NAREIT definition of FFO, we calculate FFO to be equal to net income available to First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.'s common stockholders and participating securities, plus depreciation and other amortization of real estate, plus impairment of real estate, minus gain or plus loss on sale of real estate, net of any income tax provision or benefit associated with the sale of real estate. We also exclude the same adjustments from our share of net income from unconsolidated joint ventures.
NOI is defined as our revenues, minus property expenses such as real estate taxes, repairs and maintenance, property management, utilities, insurance and other expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as NOI minus general and administrative expenses and the equity in FFO from our investment in joint ventures.
AFFO is defined as adjusted EBITDA minus interest expense, minus capitalized interest and overhead, (minus)/plus amortization of debt discounts and hedge costs, minus straight-line rent, amortization of above (below) market leases and lease inducements, minus provision for income taxes or plus benefit for income taxes not allocable to gain on sale of real estate, plus amortization of equity based compensation and minus non-incremental capital expenditures. Non-incremental capital expenditures refer to building improvements and leasing costs required to maintain current revenues plus tenant improvements amortized back to the tenant over the lease term. Excluded are first generation leasing costs, capital expenditures underwritten at acquisition and development/redevelopment costs.
FFO, NOI, adjusted EBITDA and AFFO do not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and are not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs, including the repayment of principal on debt and payment of dividends and distributions. FFO, NOI, adjusted EBITDA and AFFO should not be considered as substitutes for net income available to common stockholders and participating securities (calculated in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of results of operations, cash flows (calculated in accordance with GAAP) or as a measure of liquidity. FFO, NOI, adjusted EBITDA and AFFO as currently calculated by us may not be comparable to similarly titled, but variously calculated, measures of other REITs.
We consider cash-basis same store NOI ("SS NOI") to be a useful supplemental measure of our operating performance. Same store properties include all properties owned prior to January 1, 2021 and held as an in service property through the end of the current reporting period (including certain income-producing land parcels), and developments and redevelopments that were placed in service prior to January 1, 2021 (the "Same Store Pool"). Properties which are at least 75% occupied at acquisition are placed in service, unless we anticipate tenant move-outs within two years of ownership would drop occupancy below 75%. Properties acquired with occupancy greater than 75% at acquisition, but with tenants that we anticipate will move out within two years of ownership, will be placed in service upon the earlier of reaching 90% occupancy or twelve months after move out. Properties acquired that are less than 75% occupied at the date of acquisition are placed in service as they reach the earlier of reaching 90% occupancy or one year subsequent to acquisition. Developments, redevelopments and acquired income-producing land parcels for which our ultimate intent is to redevelop or develop on the land parcel are placed in service as they reach the earlier of 90% occupancy or one year subsequent to development/redevelopment construction completion.
We define SS NOI as NOI, less NOI of properties not in the Same Store Pool, less the impact of straight-line rent, the amortization of above (below) market rent and the impact of lease termination fees. We exclude lease termination fees, straight-line rent and above (below) market rent in calculating SS NOI because we believe it provides a better measure of actual cash basis rental growth for a year-over-year comparison. In addition, we believe that SS NOI helps the investing public compare the operating performance of a company's real estate as compared to other companies. While SS NOI is a relevant and widely used measure of operating performance of real estate investment trusts, it does not represent cash flow from operations or net income as defined by GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to those measures in evaluating our liquidity or operating performance. SS NOI also does not reflect general and administrative expense, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, income tax benefit and expense, gains and losses on the sale of real estate, equity in income or loss from our joint ventures, joint venture fees, joint venture development services expense, capital expenditures and leasing costs. Further, our computation of SS NOI may not be comparable to that of other real estate companies, as they may use different methodologies for calculating SS NOI.
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- Hundreds of Aspen Dental offices to open doors for annual Day of Service, honoring veterans
- Veterans and their families can call 1-844-277-3646 to schedule an appointment
CHICAGO, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, June 11, participating Aspen Dental locations nationwide will open their doors to provide free care to military veterans across the country. Now in its 8th year, the Aspen Dental Day of Service provides much-needed dental care for veterans and their families at no cost to honor their service and break down barriers to health care.
Appointments are still available for veterans in Pennsylvania, at the following Aspen Dental locations:
- Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Cranberry Township
- Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
- Greensburg, Pennsylvania
- Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Meadville, Pennsylvania
- Monaca, Pennsylvania
- Mt. Pocono, Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Red Lion)
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (North Hills)
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Robinson)
- Pottstown, Pennsylvania
- Quakertown, Pennsylvania
- Springfield, Pennsylvania
- Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Uniontown, Pennsylvania
- Washington, Pennsylvania
- Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Wyomissing, Pennsylvania (Reading)
Veterans and their families can call 1-844-277-3646 (1-844-ASPENHMM) to find a participating Aspen Dental office in their community and schedule an appointment. Advance appointments are required. During the Day of Service, Aspen Dental doctors and their teams focus on treating the most urgent dental needs for veterans and their families - with a focus on getting them out of pain, from fillings and extractions to dental hygiene and basic denture repairs.
Millions of Americans struggle to access dental care every year, and veterans are no exception. In fact, U.S. veterans are ineligible for dental benefits through the Veterans Administration unless they're 100% disabled, have a service-related mouth injury, or were a prisoner of war.
Visit www.HealthyMouthMovement.com to learn more.
About Aspen Dental
Aspen Dental was founded in 1998 in New York by Bob Fontana with a simple goal in mind: to break down the barriers that doctors and patients face when it comes to dental care. Today, more than 20 years later, with nearly 1,000 Aspen Dental locations nationwide, the mission of the company remains the same – to bring better care to more people. Aspen Dental is the largest group of branded dental offices in the world. For more information, visit aspendental.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
About TAG – The Aspen Group
TAG – The Aspen Group was built on the simple idea of bringing better health care to more people. TAG and the independent health care practices it supports operate more than 1,100 locations in 45 states through its four health care support companies: Aspen Dental®, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers®, WellNow Urgent Care® and Chapter Aesthetic StudioSM. Combined, the companies serve more than 35,000 patients a day and more than 8 million patients each year. TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. For more information, visit teamtag.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and
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EP+Co wins John Deere Construction and Sonoco
GREENVILLE, S.C., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EP+Co today announced two new business wins: John Deere Construction and Sonoco.
EP+Co has been named Agency of Record for John Deere's Construction Division and has also served as AOR for Deere's Residential Agriculture and Turf Division since 2018. The agency will lead the creation of a revitalized brand platform and long-term marketing strategy designed to drive growth and position Deere as the category leader in reliable, innovative construction equipment. The full scope includes brand, strategy, creative and content — leveraging EP+Co's unique in-house production capabilities. Heather Hartley, Manager of Creative and Content Delivery for John Deere, added, "We're excited to evolve messaging for our construction audience through this new relationship. We considered several agencies but found the strategy and energy we were looking for in EP+Co."
In addition, global packaging solutions leader, Sonoco, has tapped EP+Co for the production of a marketing asset that positions the brand's products for buyers seeking premium materials.
Jeff Hoffman, Chief Growth Officer, said: "Because of incredible partnerships like these, every day is another opportunity to UnThink Everything at EP+Co. We look forward to staying true to that mission as we continue to grow and evolve, well into the future."
This influx of new business is a demonstration of EP+Co's proven ability to solve any and every business problem for their diversified roster of brand clients.
An Ad Age A-List Standout Agency and one of PR Week's Top 5 Up-and-Coming Agencies, EP+Co is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, with a supporting office in New York City. Redefining what it means to be an integrated agency, EP+Co leverages a range of specialized in-house capabilities to lead creative for some of America's most iconic brands, including John Deere, Morgan Stanley, Verizon, Planet Oat, Bojangles, Duke Health, The UPS Store, Tide Cleaners, Rubbermaid, Calphalon and Contigo. Known for their untraditional team of builders and creators, and their ability to "UnThink Everything," it's EP+Co's commitment to begin each process with a blank slate that allows them to deliver creative like no other — Every. Single. Time.
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NEW YORK (WPIX) – A father who drowned Friday near Sylvania Avenue Beach in Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey, has been identified as FDNY firefighter Mark Batista.
The FDNY said Batista, a veteran assigned to Engine Company 226 in Brooklyn, lost his life while he and his family visited the Jersey Shore.
The tragic incident occurred when Batista reportedly rushed into the water 8:30 a.m. Friday when he noticed his teenage daughter struggling to swim.
A rescue team searched the waters for about 10 minutes before finding his daughter and pulling her from the ocean, according to police. She was rushed to an area hospital.
Batista, 39, was found submerged in the water around 10 a.m.
He was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Lifeguards were not on duty when the incident happened, according to authorities, but many were seen rushing over from area beaches to help with the search and rescue efforts, witness Anna Fabiano told Nexstar’s WPIX.
“We are heartbroken to learn about the death of Firefighter Mark Batista, who died Friday while swimming at the Jersey Shore,” the FDNY statement said. “Batista was a dedicated public servant who spent 15 years serving in the FDNY as both an EMT and a firefighter. We join his family in mourning his tragic passing.” | https://www.pahomepage.com/uncategorized/fdny-veteran-drowns-trying-to-pull-daughter-from-ocean/ | 2023-06-11 22:29:39 | 1 | https://www.pahomepage.com/uncategorized/fdny-veteran-drowns-trying-to-pull-daughter-from-ocean/ |
They were tortured under Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos Snr. Now they fear their stories are being erased
By Kathleen Magramo, CNN
When Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jnr. met US President Joe Biden in New York last week, there was an uncomfortable sense of deja vu for some older Filipinos.
But it was not so much that the visit came 40 years after Marcos’ father and namesake was welcomed to Washington by President Ronald Reagan.
It was that it also came 50 years — almost to the very day — after Marcos Snr. placed his country under martial law, kick-starting a notorious 14-year period in which thousands of people were killed, tortured and imprisoned.
As Marcos Jnr. went on a six-day charm offensive, attending the United Nations General Assembly and meeting the World Bank and business groups, back in the Southeast Asian island nation thousands of people gathered to remember the victims who had suffered under his father’s watch. They held exhibitions, documentary screenings and seminars to recount the stories of abuse that took place after martial law was imposed on September 21, 1972, and announced to the public two days later.
Their main hope was to make sure those atrocities will never be forgotten or repeated, yet many among them fear that Marcos Jnr.’s ascent to the world stage is just one more step in rehabilitating the family’s name — and that not only are the crimes of his dictator father being swept under the carpet, but that more recent abuses are being ignored too.
Fighting to be remembered
Loretta Ann Rosales, a history teacher and human rights activist, remembers being tortured by police and the military during the martial law period.
She was arrested twice in the 1970s for taking part in street protests after some of her students informed the authorities she had criticized the regime of Marcos Snr.
Her captors poured burning candle wax over her arms partially suffocated her with a belt and subjected her to waterboarding for hours on end.
In her worst experience, her torturers clipped wires to her arms and feet and gave her electric shocks that made her body convulse.
Now, at 83-years-old, she counts herself as lucky for having survived, and has dedicated her life to human rights activism and making sure such atrocities never happen again.
The Philippines has officially recognized that 11,103 people were tortured and abused during the martial law period. There were also 2,326 killings and disappearances between 1972 and 1986, before Marcos Snr. was ousted in a popular uprising. They are commemorated by the government-funded Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission.
But the true number of victims could be far higher. According to Amnesty International, at least 50,000 people were arrested and detained under martial law from 1972 to 1975 alone, among them church workers, human rights activists, legal aid lawyers, labor leaders and journalists.
What Rosales and other survivors fear is that the lessons of that era are in danger of being forgotten.
Marcos Jnr., who was democratically elected in May with a massive majority, has defended his father and refused to apologize for his actions. He has said it is wrong to call his father a dictator and, during his campaign for the presidency, he praised Marcos Snr. as a “political genius.”
“The fight for human rights in the Philippines started 50 years ago, and that continues on today,” Rosales said.
“What we’re fighting against is historical distortion, to not be silenced, to not be forgotten,” she added.
A ‘misleading picture’
Survivors fear it is not only that the past is being distorted, but the present too.
Marcos Jnr.’s predecessor as President, Rodrigo Duterte, has been widely criticized by human rights bodies for his war on drugs, in which Philippine police have allegedly carried out 6,235 extrajudicial killings since 2016, according to a government report.
Duterte withdrew the Philippines from the International Criminal Court in 2018, weeks after its prosecutor said it planned to investigate the drug war killings. Marcos Jnr. — whose vice president is Duterte’s daughter, Sara — has refused to rejoin the court.
Meanwhile, rights groups say activists and independent journalists remain the targets of violence and threats in the country.
Human Rights Watch’s deputy director for Asia, Phil Robertson, cautioned the United Nations General Assembly against believing the “misleading picture of human rights in the Philippines” Marcos Jnr. had put forward since winning the presidential elections.
“UN members should resist swallowing the sugarcoated banalities about human rights,” Robertson said.
“The human rights situation in the Philippines remains poor, and so far, Marcos has shown no inclination to substantively change it,” he said.
Falling on deaf ears, again
When Marcos Snr. visited Reagan in 1982, there were protests over his human rights record — but they fell on deaf ears. It was the height of the Cold War and back then Washington saw the Philippines, home to US military bases, as a key ally in Asia.
Forty years later, when Marcos Jnr. arrived last week to attend the United Nations General Assembly, there were again protests, with activists chanting “Marcos, never again” outside the New York Stock Exchange and the UN headquarters in New York.
Relations between the US and the Philippines remain strong. And with China challenging US military dominance in Asia, the importance of that relationship has taken on renewed significance in recent years.
The White House’s readout of the meeting talked of Biden reaffirming the US’ “ironclad” commitment to the defense of the Philippines and of Biden and Marcos Jnr. discussing the South China Sea — where Beijing stands accused of encroaching on the territory of the Philippines and other Southeast Asian nations’ maritime territory.
Given the strategic importance of the relationship, activists hold little hope of the US exerting pressure on Manila to call out the violence and economic plunder that happened during Marcos Snr.’s rule.
They point out that it was to Hawaii where Marcos Snr. and family fled after being deposed in the People Power revolution (after Marcos Snr.’s death in 1989, other members of the family were allowed to return to the Philippines).
At their meeting on September 22, Biden referred to Marcos Jnr.’s landslide election win as “a great victory” and talked of the “critical importance” of the US-Philippine alliance.
A White House readout of the meeting also said the pair had discussed “the importance of respect for human rights,” but Rosales was unimpressed.
“(Marcos) never mentioned martial law and the atrocities of the military against the people… much less the killings of innocent people suspected of peddling drugs. Those are the concrete realities on the ground,” Rosales said.
What Rosales and others would like to see is an acknowledgment from Marcos Jnr. of the wrongs that occurred under his father’s watch — and an assurance it won’t happen again.
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Former President Donald Trump is facing an August 14, 2023, trial date in the case against him by the federal government alleging the mishandling of classified documents.
Trump is accused of unlawfully holding on to sensitive national security information after he left the White House in January 2021 and of obstructing the government’s efforts to identify and retrieve the records. Last week, he pleaded not guilty in a Miami federal courtroom to federal charges he mishandled state secrets.
US District Judge Aileen Cannon on Tuesday ordered the trial to begin quickly. Last week, Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed to investigate Trump, asked for a speedy trial in the case.
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The August 14 trial date is not set in stone. Lawyers for the former president could file motions asking for delay, either because they need more time to prepare for trial or for other reasons.
Trump, who is making a comeback bid for the White House, is the first former president who has faced federal criminal charges.
Prosecutors claim Trump kept highly sensitive papers at his Mar-a-Lago resort, some of which they say address nuclear programs and military attack plans. The indictment accuses Trump of 37 counts. Some carry prison sentences as long as 10 years. Other charges carry up to 20-year maximum terms.
Trump, the leading candidate for the Republican nomination for next year’s presidential race, has denied wrongdoing and assailed the case as politically motivated.
Trump faces mounting legal threats as he pursues a second term. The federal case against him, brought by Smith, follows a New York state criminal case set for trial in Manhattan in March. That prosecution is over hush money payments made to a porn star just ahead of the 2016 election Trump won. He has pleaded not guilty and said it’s part of a larger political effort to take him down.
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Trump also faces potential state charges in Georgia for allegations he interfered in the 2020 election result and federal charges related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
--With assistance from Greg Farrell.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Evening" game were:
1-9-4, SB: 9
(one, nine, four; SB: nine)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Evening" game were:
1-9-4, SB: 9
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Late Saturday night and into Sunday morning, Senators voted on amendments to Democrats' major spending bill that tackles health care, climate and taxes.
The legislation is being passed through the budget reconciliation process, which means all 50 Democrats and one tie-breaker vote from Vice President Harris are needed, since none of the 50 Republican senators will vote for the bill. It also restricts the measures in the bill to those that directly change federal spending and revenue.
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Saturday that despite a few cuts from the Senate parliamentarian, the bill overall is still a legislative win for Democrats.
Democrats have argued it will tackle voters' main economic concern, naming it the Inflation Reducation Act. Republicans argue the new spending will aggravate inflation. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says, though, the bill has a "negligible" effect on inflation in 2022 and into 2023.
Overall, the bill is a very scaled-down solution to what many Democrats, including President Biden, had asked for originally.
"This bill is far from perfect. It's a compromise. But it's often how progress is made," Biden said at the White House last month. "My message to Congress is this: This is the strongest bill you can pass."
After passage in the Senate, the House plans to take up the bill at the end of the week and then send it to President Biden for his signature.
Here's a look at some of what did get included in the Democrats' bill, and what didn't.
You can see the entire 755-page bill here.
Tackling climate change
More than $300 billion would be invested in energy and climate reform, the largest federal clean energy investment in U.S. history.
The bill has support from many environmental and climate activists but is short of the $555 billion that Democrats had originally called for.
This portion of the bill takes on transportation and electricity generation, and it includes $60 billion for growing renewable energy infrastructure in manufacturing like solar panels and wind turbines.
It also includes several tax credits for individuals on things like electric vehicles and making homes more energy efficient.
The bill would, according to Democrats, lower greenhouse gas emissions by 40%, based on 2005 levels, by the end of the decade, which is short of the 50% Biden had originally aimed for.
"It puts us within a close enough distance that further executive action, state and local government efforts and private sector leadership could plausibly get us across the finish line by 2030," said Jesse Jenkins from Princeton University, who leads the REPEAT Project analyzing the impact of government climate actions.
Lowering the cost of prescription drugs
On health reforms, the bill takes on making prescription drugs more affordable — but there are some limits.
The bill includes a historic measure that allows the federal health secretary to negotiate the prices of certain expensive drugs each year for Medicare.
But this won't impact every prescription drug or every patient, and it won't take effect quickly. The negotiations will take effect for 10 drugs covered by Medicare in 2026, increasing to 20 drugs in 2029.
The portion of the bill that tried to cap at $35 per month the price of insulin — a drug that is incredibly expensive in the U.S. compared to other countries — was ruled out of order by the Senate parliamentarian, putting it out of reach for now because it would need 60 votes to pass as regular legislation.
The parliamentarian also ruled that a measure that was in the bill to force drug companies to offer rebates if prescription prices outpaced inflation was not totally in line with the rules for budget reconciliation; she said that it could apply to Medicare patients but not those with private insurers.
The bill puts a cap of $2,000 on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for people on Medicare, effective in 2025.
There's also a three-year extension on healthcare subsidies in the Affordable Care Act originally passed in a pandemic relief bill last year, estimated by the government to have kept premiums at $10 per month or lower for the vast majority of people covered through the federal health insurance exchange.
That helps millions of Americans avoid spikes in their health care costs.
Tax reform
The legislation creates a 15% minimum tax for corporations making $1 billion or more in income, bringing in more than $300 billion in revenue.
A portion that got cut, though, is one that narrowed the carried interest tax loophole. Arizona Kyrsten Sinema agreed to sign onto the bill if this measure, which would have changed the way private equity income is taxed, was cut. Democrats said it would have brought in $14 billion in revenue.
Instead, a 1% excise tax on stock buybacks was introduced, and it could bring in roughly five times as much revenue as the carried interest measure. However, it wouldn't take effect until next year, raising predictions of a rush of buybacks by some companies before 2023 rolls around.
A major portion of the bill that isn't included, due to opposition from West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, is extended the Child Tax Credit. Manchin expressed last year that the cost to extend the credit was too high, but progressives, including Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, have continued to push for its inclusion in the bill.
Sanders planned to add it as an amendment to the legislation during the all-night voting process, even without the support he needs to pass it.
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There’s a basketball hoop in the middle of the Ravens’ locker room these days. James Proche II brought it to the facility not too long ago, meaning he and his fellow wide receivers can kill time with shootarounds and dunk sessions. Proche joked to Devin Duvernay that it was one of his best purchases of the year, another competitive outlet for one of the Ravens’ most interesting groups.
“They’re literally playing all the time,” tight end Mark Andrews said Tuesday. “It’s a close group. They’re a hungry group. They know what’s at stake, and they’re ready to go, man.”
Success is anything but a slam dunk, however. After trading away Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, their explosive but disgruntled No. 1 wide receiver, to the Arizona Cardinals this offseason, the Ravens are back to answering familiar offseason questions about a polarizing position.
How good can their young but unproven wide receivers be? How good do they need to be? What’s next for a group again confronting low external expectations?
“Every day, when you wake up as a coach or a player in the National Football League, you know you’ve got to bring it,” Ravens wide receivers coach Tee Martin, a former NFL wide receiver himself, said after the second day of mandatory minicamp Wednesday. “And so having been a former player in the league, and now back as a coach, it just comes with the territory. No one’s going to be harder on us than us, and no one’s going to expect more out of us than us. So, yeah, you hear it. It just adds fuel to the fire. But we’re all a self-motivated group.”
With Brown in Arizona and Sammy Watkins signing with the Green Bay Packers, there’s plenty of room for growth. Rashod Bateman, Tylan Wallace, Duvernay and Proche combined for 1,012 receiving yards last season, a total that 22 wide receivers eclipsed by themselves. Brown accounted for nearly half the position’s production, finishing with 1,008 yards in 16 games before demanding a trade in the offseason.
The Ravens didn’t worry about finding a big-name replacement. They drafted two tight ends in the fourth round, Charlie Kolar and Isaiah Likely. They signed some productive undrafted receivers. But they mostly placed their hopes in the return to form of quarterback Lamar Jackson and in the development of their talented if inexperienced wide receivers — one Day 1 draft pick (Bateman), one Day 2 pick (Duvernay) and two Day 3 picks (Wallace and Proche).
“I feel like they kind of believe in the guys they have,” said Duvernay, an All-Pro punt returner who finished fifth on the Ravens in receiving yards (272) last season. “I mean, they drafted us for a reason, I feel like. So I feel like they feel strongly about us, and every day on this practice field, we just try to prove them right in their decisions.”
The returns in minicamp have been promising. Jackson, who skipped the team’s voluntary practices in organized team activities, has elevated the team’s passing game. Bateman, a first-round pick in last year’s draft who finished with 515 yards as a rookie despite a preseason groin surgery, had a 65-yard touchdown catch Wednesday on a picture-perfect deep shot from Jackson and has been the Ravens’ top downfield threat throughout offseason workouts.
Bateman, who doesn’t turn 23 until November, will be expected to lead a group whose oldest returning contributor, Proche, is just 25.
“You do it by working and not talking, and that’s what he’s done,” Martin said. “He’s come in and just put his head down and went to work. I’ve seen him mature, just growing up. … The NFL is so different from college in terms of defensive disguises and things of that nature. But with a year under his belt, the language that we’re speaking, things of that nature, that’s where I’ve seen him grow up and mature going into this upcoming season.”
Duvernay, who was quiet in the OTA practices open to reporters, has stepped up his production during minicamp. In 11-on-11 action Wednesday, he worked the sideline for a catch on an out-breaking route and later snagged a pass in traffic on a crossing pattern.
“Much improved from last season,” Martin said. “That’s what you want to see in a young player. There were some things that we wanted to detail and improve during the offseason. He saw it on film, came back with the mentality to work, he’s been here ever since we started. Mentally, physically, he’s taken another step, and so I’m just looking forward to that translating to the field.”
Proche, whose production came in spurts last season — he had 74 yards against the Denver Broncos in October, 76 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals in December and 52 yards over the rest of the season — remains a sure-handed option in the slot.
In a two-minute drill Wednesday, Jackson found him three times in a span of four completions. First Proche freed himself from cornerback Marlon Humphrey for a short completion outside. Next, he got behind inside linebacker Patrick Queen for a nice gain over the middle. Then he caught another pass along the right sideline to stop the clock.
“Just continue to make the plays that come to him,” Martin said of Proche. “You look at last season, go back to the Denver game — he had some big grabs for us on third down. Go back to Cincinnati late in the season — some big grabs on third downs. And when he’s out there on the field playing, just continue to make the plays and do the things that we’re asking him to do within the offense.”
Wallace had one of the best routes of minicamp late in Tuesday’s practice, a double move that left safety Brandon Stephens grabbing for air as Wallace cruised down the left sideline for a big completion from quarterback Tyler Huntley. A special teams standout as a rookie, he’s shown improvement as a receiver in minicamp, catching passes at every level.
“Great hands, really good route runner, and very tough and physical,” Martin said. “I got a chance to see that on special teams. He was a guy, coming in, I didn’t know if he would play like that on special teams, and he really proved to us how tough he was on special teams.
“And it did translate to the games, where, later in the season, we depended on him to do some stuff in the run game for us as well as some empty formations and things of that nature. He had a role to play and he did a good job later in the season, and that role will expand as we move forward.”
The group’s growth could determine not only its production but also its playing time. The Ravens spent part of Wednesday’s practice lined up in three-tight-end packages, leaving room for just one wide receiver on the field. Roman, one of the NFL’s most run-heavy coordinators, hasn’t shied away from heavier personnel packages.
Andrews, an All-Pro last season, and Bateman will be tough to sideline. After them, however, it might as well be an open competition for snaps. Martin said the offense is “all about doing what we have to do to win games, regardless of the personnel that’s on the field.”
“At the end of the day, we’re just trying to prove ourselves right,” Duvernay said. “We know what we can do. We all believe in each other. I mean, no matter what the media says, what other people say, we don’t pay attention to none of that. We’re just going out there and playing ball how we know how to.”
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HANGZHOU, China (AP) — HANGZHOU, China (AP) — Best Inc. (BEST) on Wednesday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $55.8 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.
On a per-share basis, the Hangzhou, China-based company said it had a loss of 71 cents. Losses, adjusted to account for discontinued operations and stock option expense, came to 60 cents per share.
The logistics company posted revenue of $287.3 million in the period.
For the year, the company reported a loss of $212.2 million, or $2.70 per share, swinging to a loss in the period. Revenue was reported as $1.12 billion.
Best expects full-year revenue in the range of $1.3 billion to $1.38 billion.
In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, the company's shares hit 73 cents. A year ago, they were trading at $3.10.
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Q. My ex-husband and I had a difficult, drawn-out divorce after 26 years of marriage, with eight years of unhappiness and zero sex (and no — the lack of sex and fighting over money were due to HIM, not me).
After the divorce I moved back to the Midwest, moved in with my dear parents, struggled to restart my career, and have moved on with healthy activities and friendships/relationships over the last decade.
Our children are all adults now and the ex and I are brought together more often due to births, weddings, etc., but he continues to totally “ghost” me. He never greets me, never directs a word toward me, or even looks at me. My friends and daughter tell me, “Just ignore him. He wants nothing to do with you.” This is still hurtful to me after all this time.
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I still send him birthday cards, e-mails, and notes once in a while.
How do you recommend I deal with this?
EXED-OUT
A. Ghosting is when someone basically ceases all contact. If you didn’t reach out to your ex with birthday cards and other messages, you wouldn’t feel quite so “ghosted,” because every time you reach out, you’re triggering an expectation that your contact will inspire your ex to react or respond. You need to stop.
Yes, it is extremely rude for him to be in your presence at a family event and to act as if you don’t exist, but he doesn’t want to have anything to do with you, and he is trying mightily not to have anything to do with you.
I suggest that you should attempt to cordially share space with him during family events, greeting him verbally (if he doesn’t respond, that’s his problem) and behaving neutrally otherwise. In short, yes — ignore him.
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Q. As a retired minister, I am occasionally asked to lead funeral services or weddings. Most pastors do not “charge” a set fee for such services but typically receive an honorarium. In the past year, I prepared and led several funerals and a wedding. I received nothing for one of the funerals, and less than $100 for the wedding.
Comparing that “gift” to the thousands spent on venue, clothing, entertainment, drinks, and dinner, I could not help but feel as if my work was totally unvalued. The amount received didn’t even cover my mileage!
Of course, no matter what the price, I put my heart into these services of worship, but they demand hard work and lots of time, and pastors do have expenses.
I will not set a fee, because I am willing to serve those whose financial resources are truly limited. Any suggestions?
PUZZLED PASTOR
A. It seems to me that as a retired minister, you should actually “charge” for conducting a service. You are essentially a pastor-for-hire, able to accept or decline requests that come your way.
My theory is that most people simply do not know if — or how — pastors are compensated for “extra” services, and they believe it is too awkward to inquire.
When you receive that first inquiry you should state: “I charge XX to perform a wedding service. This includes meetings with the couple in advance of the ceremony, conducting the rehearsal, and the wedding ceremony, itself.” For a funeral, you might state: “I normally charge XX to perform a funeral service. Would this present an additional hardship for you? If so, I would be willing to reduce or waive my fee.”
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Overall, I’m suggesting that you merely be kind and clear at the outset. You’d be doing families (and yourself) a favor.
Q. I’m responding to the question from “Baker” about supplying sugar- and gluten-free food for a relative.
I was born with a medical condition that means I must abide by a highly restrictive diet. When I was a kid, dietary restrictions were unheard of and rarely talked about. My extended family believed that my mother and I made it all up to get attention. At family gatherings, while my extended and immediate family ate pie and goodies, I had a cup of water.
I never held any resentment toward them, but I always felt excluded. Aside from some times when my mother could make something special for me, I always wished and hoped that others might make food that I could enjoy along with everyone else.
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A. I can imagine how this must have felt. As I said to “Baker,” providing food that her guest could safely eat is the right thing for a host to do.
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Day care sends baby home with wrong parent, family says
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT/Gray News) - A new mother experienced a scare Friday when she went to pick up her child from day care only to learn that her son was sent home with another parent.
Sammi Chipman said she went to Paragould’s Tiny Blessings in Paragould, Arkansas, after she got off work. Once there, she found out her 3-month-old son Ridge was sent home with another parent who didn’t seem to notice the baby wasn’t theirs.
Chipman told KAIT she knew something was wrong when she arrived at the day care because she can usually spot her own child. Then an employee handed her someone else’s child.
“They try to hand me a child which was not mine. I asked them multiple times where my child was, and they asked me, ‘Are you sure this isn’t your child?’” Chipman said.
According to a Paragould Police report, Ridge was sent home with another parent at the day care the Chipmans had never met.
“We had no idea who this man was, where he was, or where he went,” Chipman said. “We still to this day have no idea where he went this entire time.”
After an hour went by, the other parent finally returned with Ridge.
The police report said employees at the day care were worried the parent who took Ridge home was intoxicated due to the “mannerisms and the odor of suspected marijuana emitting from his person.”
An altercation took place in the parking lot because Chipman said she had the same question as everyone else: “How does this happen?”
“How could you not know that’s not your child? How could you take someone else’s child and have no remorse,” Chipman questioned.
Paragould’s Tiny Blessings announced stricter policies when parents or guardians pick up their children. The owner said the reasoning for the new policies was because of “COVID restrictions” but Chipman said she doesn’t believe that.
“They are supposed to have a sign-in, sign-out sheet, they are supposed to show IDs, there are a lot of things they are supposed to be doing that they have not been doing,” Chipman explained.
One of the co-owners of the day care, Kimberley Baker, released a statement saying the day care was cooperating with the investigations stemming from Friday’s incident as well as with concerned families and state and local authorities.
The day care also said an employee was fired, and the Chipman family was refunded all of the money they had spent at Paragould’s Tiny Blessings.
In a response to KAIT’s original story on the incident, Paragould’s Tiny Blessings said in a statement that some of the reporting was inaccurate and the day care fully cooperated with officials and families.
“I understand frustrations but I can promise you it was handled appropriately,” the statement said.
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(KTLA) – Legendary rock guitarist Jeff Beck has died at 78.
Beck passed away on Tuesday, according to a statement issued on behalf of his family that was posted to Instagram.
“It is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing,” the statement said. “After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday.”
“His family asks for privacy while they process this tremendous loss,” the statement concluded.
The location of his passing wasn’t immediately known.
“Jeff was such a nice person and an outstanding iconic, genius guitar player — there will never be another Jeff Beck,” Tony Iommi, guitarist for Black Sabbath wrote on Twitter.
Beck first came to prominence as a member of the Yardbirds and then went out on his own in a solo career that incorporated hard rock, jazz, funky blues, and even opera. He was known for his improvising, love of harmonics, and the whammy bar on his preferred guitar, the Fender Stratocaster.
“Jeff Beck is the best guitar player on the planet,” Joe Perry, the lead guitarist of Aerosmith, told The New York Times in 2010. “He is the head, hands, and feet above all the rest of us, with the kind of talent that appears only once every generation or two.”
Beck was among the rock-guitarist pantheon from the late ’60s that included Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Jimi Hendrix. Beck won eight Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice — once with the Yardbirds in 1992 and again as a solo artist in 2009. He was ranked fifth in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.”
Beck played guitar with vocalists as varied as Luciano Pavarotti, Macy Gray, Chrissie Hynde, Joss Stone, Imelda May, Cyndi Lauper, Wynonna Judd, Buddy Guy, and Johnny Depp. He made two records with Rod Stewart, 1968’s “Truth” and 1969’s “Beck-Ola,” and one with a 64-piece orchestra, “Emotion & Commotion.”
“I like an element of chaos in music. That feeling is the best thing ever, as long as you don’t have too much of it. It’s got to be in balance. I just saw Cirque du Soleil, and it struck me as complete organized chaos,” he told Guitar World in 2014. “If I could turn that into music, it’s not far away from what my ultimate goal would be, which is to delight people with chaos and beauty at the same time.”
Beck’s career highlights include joining with bassist Tim Bogert and drummer Carmine Appice to create the power trio that released “Beck, Bogert, and Appice” in 1973, tours with Brian Wilson and Buddy Guy, and a tribute album to the late guitarist Les Paul, “Rock ‘n’ Roll Party (Honoring Les Paul).”
Geoffrey Arnold Beck was born in Surrey, England, and attended Wimbledon Art College. His father was an accountant, and his mother worked in a chocolate factory. As a boy, he built his first instrument, using a cigar box, a picture frame for the neck, and string from a radio-controlled toy airplane.
He was in a few bands — including Nightshift and The Tridents — before joining the Yardbirds in 1965, replacing Clapton but only a year later giving way to Page. During his tenure, the band created the memorable singles “Heart Full of Soul,” “I’m a Man” and “Shapes of Things.”
Beck’s first hit single was the 1967 instrumental “Beck’s Bolero,” which featured future Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, and Who drummer Keith Moon. The Jeff Beck Group — with Stewart singing — was later booked to play at the 1969 Woodstock music festival but their appearance was canceled. Beck later said there was unrest in the band.
“I could see the end of the tunnel,” he told Rolling Stone in 2010.
Beck was friends with Hendrix and they performed together. Before Hendrix, most rock guitar players concentrated on a similar style and technical vocabulary. Hendrix blew that apart.
“He came along and reset all of the rules in one evening,” Beck told Guitar World.
Beck teamed up with legendary producer George Martin — a.k.a. “the fifth Beatle” — to help him fashion the genre-melding, jazz-fusion classic “Blow by Blow” (1975) and “Wired” (1976). He teamed up with Seal on the Hendrix tribute “Stone Free,” created a jazz-fusion group led by synthesizer player Jan Hammer and honored rockabilly guitarist Cliff Gallup with the album “Crazy Legs.” He put out “Loud Hailer” in 2016.
Beck’s guitar work can be heard on the soundtracks of such films as “Stomp the Yard,” “Shallow Hal,” “Casino,” “Honeymoon in Vegas,” “Twins,” “Observe and Report” and “Little Big League.”
Beck’s career never hit the commercial highs of Clapton. A perfectionist, he preferred to make critically well-received instrumental records and left the limelight for long stretches, enjoying his time restoring vintage automobiles. He and Clapton had a tense relationship early on but became friends in later life and toured together.
Why did the two wait some four decades to tour together?
“Because we were all trying to be big bananas,” Beck told Rolling Stone in 2010. “Except I didn’t have the luxury of the hit songs Eric’s got.”
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Lance Reddick, ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick’ Star, Dies at 60
A new John Wick movie is opening in theaters next week, featuring many of the franchise’s longtime stars — including Lance Reddick, who plays Charon, the efficient concierge of the film’s Continental Hotel. But in a shocking bit of news, Reddick has died in the midst of the John Wick: Chapter 4 press tour. According to TMZ, Reddick’s body “was discovered at his Studio City home Friday morning around 9:30 AM. His cause of death is currently unclear, but our law enforcement sources say it appears to be natural.” Reddick was only 60 years old.
They also note that Reddick was posting videos of himself to social media as recently as Wednesday morning — although they note he appeared to be in his home rather than attending the John Wick premiere in New York City.
Reddick was born and raised in Baltimore, a fact that came in handy for the role that first brought Reddick to widespread attention and acclaim, playing Lt. Daniels of the Baltimore Police Department on the classic HBO cop series The Wire. Reddick appeared on all five seasons of the show, stealing scenes with his intense, no-nonsense line deliveries.
A graduate of the Yale School of Drama, Reddick also had recurring roles on Oz (as undercover cop Johnny Basil) and Lost (as Matthew Abaddon on the series fourth and fifth seasons). He then went on to play a starring role on four seasons of Fringe as the leader of the Fringe division, and on Bosch, where he played another hardboiled cop. He was recently seen as Albert Wesker on Netflix’s Resident Evil TV show, and will soon appear as Zeus in Disney’s upcoming Percy Jackson and the Olympians show. He has done dozens of other guest spots on television series; since The Wire ended, he has never stopped working.
In the world of film, Reddick had roles in films ranging from White House Down and Oldboy to The Guest and Godzilla vs. Kong. As Charon, the right-hand man of Continental Hotel manager Winston, he was a steady, dryly hilarious presence in every John Wick film. He also has a supporting role in the upcoming John Wick spinoff film Ballerina.
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This is just terrible, shocking news. Reddick was a young man, still very much in his prime as an actor. He should have had decades of roles still ahead of him. What a tragedy. | https://newstalk1290.com/lance-reddick-dies/ | 2023-03-18 01:22:54 | 1 | https://newstalk1290.com/lance-reddick-dies/ |
BEIJING — (AP) — Threatened by possible shortages of lithium for electric car batteries, automakers are racing to lock in supplies of the once-obscure "white gold" in a politically and environmentally fraught competition from China to Nevada to Chile.
General Motors Co. and the parent company of China's BYD Auto Ltd. went straight to the source and bought stakes in lithium miners, a rare step in an industry that relies on outside vendors for copper and other raw materials. Others are investing in lithium refining or ventures to recycle the silvery-white metal from used batteries.
A shortfall in lithium supplies would be an obstacle for government and industry plans to ramp up sales to tens of millions of electric vehicles a year. It is fueling political conflict over resources and complaints about the environmental cost of extracting them.
"We already have that risk” of not being able to get enough, said GM's chief financial officer, Paul A. Jacobson, at a Deutsche Bank conference in mid-June.
“We’ve got to have partnerships with people that can get us the lithium in the form that we need," Jacobson said.
Ford Motor Co. has signed contracts stretching up to 11 years into the future with lithium suppliers on two continents. Volkswagen AG and Honda Motor Co. are trying to reduce their need for freshly mined ore by forming recycling ventures.
Global lithium output is on track to triple this decade, but sales of electric SUVs, sports cars and sedans that rose 55% last year threaten to outrun that. Each battery requires about eight kilograms (17 pounds) of lithium, plus cobalt, nickel and other metals.
“There will be a shortage of EV battery supplies,” said Joshua Cobb, senior auto analyst for BMI.
Adding to uncertainty, lithium has emerged as another conflict in strained U.S.-Chinese relations.
Beijing, Washington and other governments see metal supplies for electric vehicles as a strategic issue and are tightening controls on access. Canada ordered three Chinese companies last year to sell lithium mining assets on security grounds.
Other governments including Indonesia, Chile and Zimbabwe are trying to maximize their return on deposits of lithium, cobalt and nickel by requiring miners to invest in refining and processing before they can export.
GM is buying direct access to lithium by investing $650 million in the Canadian developer of a Nevada mine that is the biggest U.S. source. In return, GM says it will get enough for 1 million vehicles a year.
Conservationists and American Indians are asking a federal court to block development of the Nevada mine, which the Biden administration has embraced as part of its clean energy agenda. Opponents say it might poison water supplies and soil and pollute nesting grounds for birds.
"Securing metals must not come at a sacrifice to the environment," said a U.S. group, the Natural Resources Defense Council, in a report last year.
BYD Auto’s parent company, battery maker BYD Co., has announced more than $5 billion in investments in lithium mining and refining over the past 18 months.
Most are in China, but BYD also is promising to spend $290 million on a processing facility in Chile, one of the biggest lithium producers. In exchange, BYD is allowed to buy lithium from Chilean miners at a discount.
At home, BYD announced last year it would invest 28.5 billion yuan ($4.2 billion) in a venture to produce 100,000 tons of lithium carbonate a year in the eastern city of Yichun.
Another Chinese automaker, NIO Inc., bought 12% of Australian lithium miner Greenwing Resources Ltd. last year for 12 million Australian dollars ($8.1 million).
Despite rising output, the industry may face shortages of lithium and cobalt as early as 2025 if enough isn’t invested in production, according to Leonardo Paoli and Timur Gul of the International Energy Agency.
“Supply side bottlenecks are becoming a real challenge," said Paoli and Gul in a report last year.
Automakers might be putting in their own money to reassure “notoriously risk-averse” miners, according to Alastair Bedwell of GlobalData. He said miners are reluctant to “go all out” on lithium until they are sure the industry won't switch to batteries made with other metals.
Even if they do, developing lithium sources is a yearslong process.
Mines that came online in 2010-19 took on average more than 16 years from discovery to the start of production, according to Paoli and Gul of the IEA.
“These long lead times raise questions about the ability of supply to ramp up,” they wrote.
Investment by automakers might “help to remove some of their partners’ risk and ultimately create more production,” Bedwell said in an email.
Worldwide lithium resources are estimated at 80 million tons by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Bolivia's are the biggest at 21 millions tons, followed by Australia with 17 million and Chile with 9 million. China has 4.5 million tons of known reserves and the United States has 1 million.
Forecasts of annual global production range as high as 1.5 million tons by 2030. But demand, if EV sales keep rising at double-digit annual rates, is forecast to increase to up to 3 million tons.
Sales of battery-powered and gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles took off in 2021, more than doubling over the previous year to 6.8 million, according to EV Volumes, a research firm. Last year's sales rose to 10.5 million.
China accounted for 60% of last year's sales, two-thirds of production and three-quarters of battery manufacturing.
Ford plans to sell 2 million EVs a year by 2026. GM, with 2022 sales of 3.6 million cars, has plans for 30 electric models and North American production capacity of 1 million two years from now in 2025.
Toyota Motor Co.'s annual target is 3.5 million by 2030. VW, which sold 4.6 million cars worldwide last year, is aiming for 70% of sales in Europe and 50% in China and the United States to be electric by 2030.
President Joe Biden last year announced an official goal for half of all new cars sold in the United State to be electric or other zero-emissions technology by 2030.
As sales rise, so does government unease, especially in Washington and Beijing, about access to lithium and other minerals and the potential for strategic competition.
Volkswagen's battery unit, PowerCo, signed an agreement with Canada last August to develop suppliers of "critical raw materials" including lithium, cobalt and nickel.
The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, in a statement welcomed cooperation with “close friends” on “raw material security.”
Last year, Canada imposed limits on foreign involvement in production of lithium and other “critical minerals” for batteries and other high-tech products.
China's government has accused the United States, Canada, Japan and other governments of misusing phony security concerns to hurt Chinese competitors in electric cars, smartphones, clean energy and other emerging technologies.
Other governments welcome Chinese investment.
China’s biggest lithium producer, Ganfeng Lithium Co., bought Argentina’s Lithea Inc. last year for $962 million. In 2021, Ganfeng bought Mexico’s Bacanora Lithium for $391 million. It is developing a project in the northern region of Sonora with planned annual output of 35,000 tons.
China's Tianqi Lithium Inc. owns 23.8% of Chile's dominant producer, Sociedad Quimicay Minera, or SQM.
About two-thirds of the world’s lithium comes from mines. That involves crushing rock and using acids to extract metals. It leaves toxic heaps of chemical-laced tailings.
The rest is extracted from salt lakes or from salt flats called salars in Chile and Bolivia. That can require vast evaporation ponds.
The industry is working on technology to extract lithium from hot springs, lakes and clay deposits with less environmental impact.
VW has a five-year supply contract with Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd., which plans to produce lithium hydroxide from geothermal brine in Germany’s Rhine Valley.
Vulcan says its process uses no fossil fuels. That is a response to complaints EVs do little to reduce overall carbon emissions because energy for their manufacturing and charging usually comes from coal, gas and oil.
As they ramp up supplies, automakers face another bottleneck: Lack of refining capacity to purify raw lithium into battery material.
Tesla Inc. broke ground in Texas last month for a lithium refinery that CEO Elon Musk should produce enough for 1 million vehicles per year by 2025.
“The choke point is much more on refining capacity than it is on mining,” said Musk in an April conference call with reporters.
Other manufacturers including BMW AG, which aims to make at least half its sales fully electric by 2030, are buying stakes in lithium refiners.
As for GM, “I don’t know” whether it will build its own refinery, Jacobson said.
“Where I can help fund some expansion in exchange for guaranteed supply, that’s a good thing,” he said. “We should be open to doing that.”
Smaller brands without their own lithium supply might be squeezed, according to Bedwell. He said they might be forced to pay more, which might threaten the existence of some.
“Certainly, mass-market players who don’t get their lithium strategy right will be at a disadvantage,” said Bedwell.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden honored the late Ash Carter, the former defense secretary who opened the way for women to fight in combat and for transgender personnel to serve, as a “force of nature” at a memorial service on Thursday at Washington National Cathedral.
“His genius was evident,” Biden said. “His integrity unfailing. And his commitment to service before self was literally inspiring.”
Carter was 68 when he died in October of a heart attack. He served under President Barack Obama from 2015 to January 2017, while Biden was vice president.
“Ash always took the hardest jobs, seemingly impossible missions,” Biden said. “Because he believed he could make a difference. And he did make a difference.”
Carter immediately saw his tenure challenged by the rise of the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria and China’s rapid militarization of islands in the South China Sea, even as the administration tried to shift its aircraft and warships to the Pacific to meet a rising Beijing.
During a 35-year career in a variety of Pentagon posts, Carter, a Philadelphia native, pushed through what he would continue to cite as one of his proudest accomplishments: the effort to speed the design and production of a new up-armored vehicle to better protect troops against roadside bombs. More than 24,000 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles were manufactured and shipped to Iraq and Afghanistan.
“He took personal pleasure in busting through bureaucratic red tape,” Biden said. “And woe unto the staffer who failed to follow through on an assignment that Ash had given him.”
Biden added, “he made his mission to work at war speed to get our warfighters the best possible protection we could give them.”
But it was two personnel policies as secretary that would distinguish Carter’s legacy: opening all combat roles to women in 2015 and allowing transgender personnel to serve.
In the years since, female troops have broken through in ways that were previously unavailable to them, including the first women to graduate U.S. Army Ranger School, the first Army female infantry officer, the first Army female Green Beret and the first woman to graduate Naval Special Warfare training.
In June 2016, Carter ended the ban on transgender troops.
“Our mission is to defend this country, and we don’t want barriers unrelated to a person’s qualification to serve preventing us from recruiting or retaining the soldier, sailor, airman or Marine who can best accomplish the mission,” Carter said at the time.
President Donald Trump reinstated a ban against transgender troops in 2017, which resulted in a yearslong legal battle as some troops who had come out under the previous policy found themselves in limbo. Biden overturned Trump’s policy in 2021, again allowing transgender troops to serve openly.
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Tennessee authorities search for person who set dog on fire
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - An animal rescue center in Tennessee wants to find the person who set a dog on fire.
Metro Animal Care and Control in Nashville said, on Wednesday, officers were called to a home where they found a dog in "terrible shape."
It was clear that the dog, now named Diamond, had been set on fire and needed emergency care. Officers took the dog to a local vet immediately.
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"Her swelling has already gone down, but she still has a long road to recovery," the center said in a Facebook post. " She has been very sweet and friendly to everyone at our shelter since arriving, and our team continues to provide the best care for her as she continues to recover."
Authorities believe the attack happened Tuesday night on Carroll Street, just south of I-40.
The center is also asking for the public’s support, including fostering and adopting.
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DUBAI and LONDON, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Fujairah Bunkering & Fuel Oil Forum (FUJCON) returns for an in-person, 13th convening in Fujairah on March 13-15, 2023, following the 2021 virtual session and the last in-person session in 2019, prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The International Fujairah Bunkering & Fuel Oil Forum is now organized by S&P Global Commodity Insights and hosted by the Department of Industry & Economy, Government of Fujairah and the Port of Fujairah. FUJCON 2023 is held under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah. It is supported by the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone.
FUJCON 2023 is expected to attract participants from the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. They will include leading oil and bunker producers, traders, oil majors, national oil companies, shipowners and operators, managers, brokers, charterers, terminal operators, refiners, classification societies, shipping consultants and digital technologists, as well as banks and exchanges, legal firms, regulators, testing laboratories, renewable energy players, and other supply/service companies.
This year's FUJCON 2023 theme is The Maritime Energy Transition and Future Fuels and the Forum will explore the energy transition and carbon reduction requirements that are forcing a paradigm shift in the maritime industry. It will examine market developments and Fujairah's future fuel options from the supply, operational, environmental and economic perspectives, as well as the possible technologies, investments, delivery infrastructure and industry collaboration needed to uncover new low-carbon maritime solutions and achieve sustainability goals.
Dr Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi, Chairman of the FUJCON Steering Committee, said: "Against the backdrop of Fujairah, which is recognised as a global hub for bunkering, oil storage, and crude and petroleum products supply, FUJCON 2023 will provide an exciting opportunity for key players in the bunkering and maritime industries to come together for both critical discussions and the Forum's networking opportunities. We are delighted to be hosting FUJCON in-person once again, providing a meeting ground for the important dialogues, deliberations and discussions that have been a distinguishing feature of FUJCON since its inception, as well as the networking opportunities that have been its hallmark over the years"
Fujairah is experiencing the development of a number of major projects that will further strengthen its leading position as the Middle East's largest storage & trading hub, significantly increase its dry-bulk footprint and enhance its maritime service offering. By the beginning of 2023, the port will commission its new dry-bulk export facility in Dibba, adding an initial 18 million tons of aggregate handling capacity. Also expected in 2023 is the Etihad Rail project, which will connect Fujairah by rail with other key economic zones in the United Arab Emirates for the movement of containers & general cargo. Last April, ADNOC announced its new, carbon-efficient Fujairah LNG plant moved to the design stage, with the project expected to produce 9.6 million tons per year of LNG to help meet the growing global demand for natural gas. The design stage is expected to be followed by the award of an engineering, procurement and construction contract in 2023.
Dave Ernsberger, Head of Market Reporting & Trading Solutions, S&P Global Commodity Insights, said: "Fujairah and the surrounding markets have continued to evolve and grow throughout the past few years, even as global markets have worked through their own transformations. FUJCON 2023 is an ideal moment for market participants from around the world to reconnect in the UAE, and bring together updates on the latest developments in the local markets, with their experiences of change in the global space. This is the right time to organize and prepare for opportunities and challenges that the coming months and years will bring."
For more information about FUJCON 2023, please visit www.fujcon.com
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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — President Joe Biden, speaking at a summit of Arab leaders, said Saturday that the United States "will not walk away" from the Middle East as he tries to ensure stability in a volatile corner of the globe and boost the worldwide flow of oil to reverse rising gas prices.
His remarks, delivered at the Gulf Cooperation Council as he closes out the final leg of a four-day trip, comes as the region braces for a potential confrontation with Iran.
"We will not walk away and leave a vacuum to be filled by China, Russia or Iran," Biden said. "We will seek to build on this moment with active, principled, American leadership."
Although U.S. forces continue to target terrorists in the region and remain deployed at bases throughout the Middle East, Biden suggested that he was turning the page after the country's invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan.
"Today, I'm proud to be able to say that the eras of land wars in the region, wars that involved huge numbers of American forces, is not under way," he said.
Biden also pressed his counterparts, many of which lead repressive governments, to ensure human rights, including women's rights, and allow their citizens to speak openly.
"The future will be won by the countries that unleash the full potential of their populations," he said, including allowing people to "question and criticize leaders without fear of reprisal."
Before the speech, Biden spent the morning meeting individually with the leaders of Iraq, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, some of whom he had never sat down with.
Biden invited Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who became president of the UAE two months ago, to visit the White House this year, saying he looked forward "to another period of strong and growing cooperation" between their countries under the sheik's leadership.
The Gulf Cooperation Council summit in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah is an opportunity for Biden to demonstrate his commitment to the region after spending most of his presidency focused on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's growing influence in Asia.
Hours before the conference began, the White House released satellite imagery that indicates Russian officials have twice recently visited Iran to see weapons-capable drones it is looking to acquire for use in its war in Ukraine.
None of the countries represented at the summit have moved in lockstep with the U.S. to sanction Russia, a key foreign policy priority for the Biden administration. If anything, the UAE has emerged as a sort of financial haven for Russian billionaires and their multimillion-dollar yachts. Egypt remains open to Russian tourists.
Release satellite imagery that shows Russian officials visited Kashan Airfield on June 8 and July 15 to look at the drones could help the administration better tie the war's relevance to many Arab nations' own concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions, missile program and support for militants in the region.
A senior Biden administration official, who briefed reporters before the summit, said Moscow's efforts to acquire drones from Tehran show that Russia is "effectively making a bet on Iran."
Biden's attendance at the Gulf Cooperation Council summit followed his Friday meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the oil-rich kingdom's de facto ruler and heir to the throne currently held by his father, King Salman.
The president had initially shunned Prince Mohammed over human rights abuses, particularly the killing of U.S.-based writer Jamal Khashoggi, which U.S. intelligence officials believe was likely approved by the crown prince.
But Biden decided he needed to repair the longstanding relationship between the two countries to address rising gas prices and foster stability in the volatile region.
Biden and Prince Mohammed greeted each other with a fist bump when the president arrived at the royal palace in Jeddah, a gesture that was swiftly criticized. Biden later said he did not shy away from discussing Khashoggi's killing during their meeting.
The topic created a "frosty" start to the discussion, according to a U.S. official familiar with the private conversations.
However, the atmosphere eventually became more relaxed, the official said, as they spoke about energy security, expanding high-speed internet access in the Middle East and other issues. Biden even tried to inject some humor into the conversation by the end of the meeting, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity discuss a private meeting.
The Saudi-owned Al Arabiya news network, citing an unnamed Saudi source, reported that Prince Mohammed responded to Biden's mention of Khashoggi by saying that attempts to impose a set of values can backfire. He also said the U.S. had committed mistakes at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, where detainees were tortured, and pressed Biden on the killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh during a recent Israeli raid on the West Bank city of Jenin.
Adel Al-Jubeir, the kingdom's minister of state for foreign affairs, called the visit a "great success" and brushed off questions about friction between the two countries. .
"Maybe the skeptics are people looking for theatrics or drama. The reality, however, is that this relationship is very solid," he told Arab News, a Saudi news organization.
Biden, when he addresses the Gulf Cooperation Council, will offer his most fulsome vision yet for the region and the U.S. role there, the White House said. The Biden administration is also expected to announce $1 billion in food security assistance for the Middle East and North Africa.
The president's first Middle East trip comes 11 months after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, and as Biden aims to reprioritize the U.S. away from the Middle East's ruinous wars and ongoing conflicts stretching from Libya to Syria.
Energy prices — elevated since Russia's invasion of Ukraine — were expected to be high on the agenda. But Biden aides tempered expectations that he would leave with a deal for regional producers to immediately boost supply.
"I suspect you won't see that for another couple of weeks," Biden told reporters late Friday.
At the summit, Biden was set to hear concerns about regional stability and security, food security, climate change and the continued threat of terrorism.
Overall, there's little that the nine Mideast heads of state agree on when it comes to foreign policy. For example, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE are trying to isolate and squeeze Iran over its regional reach and proxies. Oman and Qatar, on the other hand, have solid diplomatic ties with Iran and have acted as intermediaries for talks between Washington and Tehran.
Qatar recently hosted talks between U.S. and Iranian officials as they try to revive Iran's nuclear accord. Iran not only shares a huge underwater gas field with Qatar in the Persian Gulf, it rushed to Qatar's aid when Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt cut off ties and imposed a years-long embargo on Qatar that ended shortly before Biden took office.
Biden's actions have frustrated some of the leaders. While the U.S. has played an important role in encouraging a months-long ceasefire in Yemen, his decision to reverse a Trump-era move that had listed Yemen's rebel Houthis as a terrorist group has outraged the Emirati and Saudi leadership.
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Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) was reelected Thursday morning to serve another term as Senate majority leader, capping a successful two years for the veteran lawmaker, who was just reelected to a fifth Senate term.
Senate Democrats also reelected the rest of Schumer’s leadership team, giving Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) another term as Senate Democratic whip, Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) another term as Democratic Policy Committee chairwoman, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) another term as chairwoman the Democratic Steering Committee and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) as chairman of the Democratic Outreach Committee.
“A great, diverse, hard-working, effective leadership team,” Schumer announced as he posed with his team for photos in the Senate’s Ohio Clock corridor after the Democratic caucus held its elections in the Mansfield Room just off the Senate floor.
“We had a great unified meeting where we were both very glad about what we are able to accomplish in the last Congress and setting strong aspirations that we will accomplish as much in the next two years,” Schumer told reporters.
Senate Democrats expanded their majority to 51 seats in the midterm elections after passing several major bills in the 117th Congress, including a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, legislation to address gun violence and a sweeping package to fight climate change and reform prescription drug pricing.
The biggest change made to the Senate Democratic leadership structure is that Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) will take over as Senate president pro tempore, putting her third in line to the presidency and giving her access to a handsome Capitol office next to the Senate Appropriations Committee’s rooms and a large security detail.
The current president pro tem, Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), will retire from Congress at the end of the year.
Murray’s previous leadership post of assistant Democratic leader will be eliminated.
Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) will serve again as vice chairs of the Democratic caucus.
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) will serve another two years as vice chair of outreach, and Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) will continue as vice chairmen of policy and communications. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) will stay in her role as secretary of the conference.
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) has been appointed to the position of deputy Democratic conference chairman.
Schumer has yet to announce who will serve as the new chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee in the 2024 election cycle, when Democrats will have to defend 23 seats, including those belonging to Independent Sen. Angus King (Maine) and Sanders.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris met on Thursday with the heads of Google, Microsoft and two other companies developing artificial intelligence as the Biden administration rolls out initiatives meant to ensure the rapidly evolving technology improves lives without putting people’s rights and safety at risk.
President Joe Biden briefly dropped by the meeting in the White House’s Roosevelt Room, saying he hoped the group could “educate us” on what is most needed to protect and advance society.
“What you’re doing has enormous potential and enormous danger,” Biden told the CEOs, according to a video posted to his Twitter account.
The popularity of AI chatbot ChatGPT — even Biden has given it a try, White House officials said Thursday — has sparked a surge of commercial investment in AI tools that can write convincingly human-like text and churn out new images, music and computer code.
But the ease with which it can mimic humans has propelled governments around the world to consider how it could take away jobs, trick people and spread disinformation.
The Democratic administration announced an investment of $140 million to establish seven new AI research institutes.
In addition, the White House Office of Management and Budget is expected to issue guidance in the next few months on how federal agencies can use AI tools. There is also an independent commitment by top AI developers to participate in a public evaluation of their systems in August at the Las Vegas hacker convention DEF CON.
But the White House also needs to take stronger action as AI systems built by these companies are getting integrated into thousands of consumer applications, said Adam Conner of the liberal-leaning Center for American Progress.
“We’re at a moment that in the next couple of months will really determine whether or not we lead on this or cede leadership to other parts of the world, as we have in other tech regulatory spaces like privacy or regulating large online platforms,” Conner said.
The meeting was pitched as a way for Harris and administration officials to discuss the risks in current AI development with Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and the heads of two influential startups: Google-backed Anthropic and Microsoft-backed OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT.
Harris said in a statement after the closed-door meeting that she told the executives that “the private sector has an ethical, moral, and legal responsibility to ensure the safety and security of their products.”
ChatGPT has led a flurry of new “generative AI” tools adding to ethical and societal concerns about automated systems trained on vast pools of data.
Some of the companies, including OpenAI, have been secretive about the data their AI systems have been trained upon. That’s made it harder to understand why a chatbot is producing biased or false answers to requests or to address concerns about whether it’s stealing from copyrighted works.
Companies worried about being liable for something in their training data might also not have incentives to rigorously track it in a way that would be useful “in terms of some of the concerns around consent and privacy and licensing,” said Margaret Mitchell, chief ethics scientist at AI startup Hugging Face.
“From what I know of tech culture, that just isn’t done,” she said.
Some have called for disclosure laws to force AI providers to open their systems to more third-party scrutiny. But with AI systems being built atop previous models, it won’t be easy to provide greater transparency after the fact.
“It’s really going to be up to the governments to decide whether this means that you have to trash all the work you’ve done or not,” Mitchell said. “Of course, I kind of imagine that at least in the U.S., the decisions will lean towards the corporations and be supportive of the fact that it’s already been done. It would have such massive ramifications if all these companies had to essentially trash all of this work and start over.”
While the White House on Thursday signaled a collaborative approach with the industry, companies that build or use AI are also facing heightened scrutiny from U.S. agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission, which enforces consumer protection and antitrust laws.
The companies also face potentially tighter rules in the European Union, where negotiators are putting finishing touches on AI regulations that could vault the 27-nation bloc to the forefront of the global push to set standards for the technology.
When the EU first drew up its proposal for AI rules in 2021, the focus was on reining in high-risk applications that threaten people’s safety or rights such as live facial scanning or government social scoring systems, which judge people based on their behavior. Chatbots were barely mentioned.
But in a reflection of how fast AI technology has developed, negotiators in Brussels have been scrambling to update their proposals to take into account general purpose AI systems such as those built by OpenAI. Provisions added to the bill would require so-called foundation AI models to disclose copyright material used to train the systems, according to a recent partial draft of the legislation obtained by The Associated Press.
A European Parliament committee is due to vote next week on the bill, but it could be years before the AI Act takes effect.
Elsewhere in Europe, Italy temporarily banned ChatGPT over a breach of stringent European privacy rules, and Britain’s competition watchdog said Thursday it’s opening a review of the AI market.
In the U.S., putting AI systems up for public inspection at the DEF CON hacker conference could be a novel way to test risks, though not likely as thorough as a prolonged audit, said Heather Frase, a senior fellow at Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology.
Along with Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic, companies that the White House says have agreed to participate include Hugging Face, chipmaker Nvidia and Stability AI, known for its image-generator Stable Diffusion.
“This would be a way for very skilled and creative people to do it in one kind of big burst,” Frase said.
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O’Brien reported from Cambridge, Massachusetts. AP writers Seung Min Kim in Washington and Kelvin Chan in London contributed to this report.
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BERLIN (AP) — The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says it will commit $1.2 billion to the effort to end polio worldwide.
The money will be used to help implement the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s strategy through 2026. The initiative is trying to end the polio virus in Pakistan and Afghanistan, the last two endemic countries, the foundation said in a statement Sunday.
The money also will be used to stop outbreaks of new variants of the virus. The announcement was made Sunday at the World Health Summit in Berlin.
The foundation says in a statement on its website that it has contributed nearly $5 billion to the polio eradication initiative. The initiative is trying to integrate polio campaigns into broader health services, while it scales up use of the novel oral polio vaccine type 2.
The group also is working to make national health systems stronger so countries are better prepared for future health threats, the statement said.
“The last steps to eradication are by far the toughest. But our foundation remains dedicated to a polio-free future, and we’re optimistic that we will see it soon,” said foundation CEO Mark Suzman.
Pakistan has reported 20 polio cases so far this year, all in the north-western Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Afghanistan, which has registered two cases this year, previously lacked access to vaccines because of violence and the Taliban banning polio teams in areas under its control. However last year, a few months after they took over Afghanistan, the Taliban agreed to allow United Nations health workers to begin a national campaign.
Pakistan has long struggled with Islamic militants targeting polio workers and the police protecting them, falsely claiming that vaccinations are a Western campaign to sterilize children. This year, it has the added challenge of unprecedented rainfall destroying road networks and health facilities, limiting vaccination drives, and displacing communities.
Despite the billions of dollars that have gone into the effort to eradicate polio since 1988 — the program costs about $1 billion every year — the World Health Organization and partners have missed repeated deadlines to wipe out the disease and have come under sustained criticism for failing to adapt to challenges. In recent years, for example, there have been more cases of polio linked to the oral vaccine used in eradication efforts than those caused by the wild virus.
Numerous experts have also questioned whether more money is what’s needed to eradicate polio, as the initiative is already one of the best funded in global public health and has rarely faced any funding gaps. Although WHO and partners have reduced the incidence of polio by more than 99%, that progress was largely made in the first 10 years. The disease remains stubbornly entrenched in war-torn regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan and there have been dozens of vaccine-triggered outbreaks in Africa and elsewhere in recent years, including the U.S. and Israel.
An independent panel formed to evaluate the eradication effort’s progress has repeatedly identified significant strategic mistakes made by countries, WHO and their donors, warning that their reluctance to change course, among other issues, may ultimately allow polio to resurge.
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NEW YORK (AP) — R. Kelly’s onetime manager was sentenced Monday to a year in federal prison for calling in a shooting threat that halted a screening of a damning documentary about the R&B star.
The punishment won’t add to the time ex-manager Donnell Russell is already set to serve for a different effort to squelch sexual abuse claims against Kelly.
Russell told a Manhattan federal judge Monday that he had “made bad judgments” while briefly working with the Grammy-winning, multiplatinum-selling singer.
“I’m not a horrible person,” Russell said.
Russell said he reconnected with Kelly, a fellow Chicagoan he’d met decades earlier, as the “I Believe I Can Fly” singer was facing a growing series of accusations that eventually fueled Kelly’s sex trafficking and racketeering conviction last year. Russell said he set out to help Kelly with intellectual property matters that he thought could yield the performer money to pay legal bills.
But prosecutors said Russell also worked on something else: trying to suppress the abuse allegations. He tried to intimidate at least one accuser, threatened to sue over Lifetime’s “Surviving R. Kelly” series and eventually phoned in the warning that shut down the documentary’s 2018 Manhattan premiere, according to prosecutors.
The series spotlighted allegations that Kelly had sexually abused women and girls. Some accusers were set to speak at a panel discussion after the premiere.
The phone call claimed that someone at the event had a gun and intended to fire. The screening was canceled and the theater evacuated.
“I was happy that it ended. I didn’t question how it ended,” Russell said in court Monday, adding that he recognizes that people have “a moral obligation” to make sure that things they get involved in are proper.
Prosecutors linked Russell to the episode through phone records and a text he sent about police potentially arriving at the venue. At trial, his defense argued that there were lots of phone calls to the theater that day and that there wasn’t enough evidence to prove he committed a crime.
A jury convicted Russell in July of threatening physical harm through interstate communication, while acquitting him of conspiracy.
Days after the verdict, Russell pleaded guilty to an interstate stalking charge involving one of Kelly’s sexual abuse accusers. A Brooklyn federal judge sentenced Russell last month to 20 months in prison for conduct that included sending threatening messages to the woman and later publishing explicit photos of her online.
Russell, 47, is due to turn himself in next year to serve his sentences in both cases simultaneously.
At Monday’s sentencing, U.S. District Judge Paul Gardephe said Russell had engaged in “serious criminal conduct” in “a misguided attempt to protect someone who was a prolific abuser.”
Kelly was sentenced in June to 30 years in prison in his sex trafficking and racketeering case in Brooklyn federal court.
In September, a Chicago federal jury convicted him of producing child pornography and enticing girls for sex, though jurors cleared him of a charge of rigging his state-level child pornography trial in 2008. He is set to be sentenced Feb. 23 in that case.
Kelly also faces state-level charges in Chicago and in Minnesota related to sexual misconduct allegations. He has pleaded not guilty in Chicago. The singer has yet to be brought to Minnesota’s Hennepin County to answer the charges there, but one of his lawyers called the case “beyond absurd” when it was announced. | https://www.kron4.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-r-kelly-manager-gets-a-year-in-prison-for-theater-threat/ | 2022-12-19 22:20:33 | 0 | https://www.kron4.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-r-kelly-manager-gets-a-year-in-prison-for-theater-threat/ |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)Kevin Lankinen made 39 saves and the Nashville Predators beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Cody Glass and Yakov Trenin scored for Nashville, winners of back-to-back home games.
Gustav Nyquist scored and Daniil Tarasov made 26 saves for Columbus, losers of five of six.
”Tonight we had 20-plus scoring chances, that’s a good night,” Columbus coach Brad Larsen said. ”You get one goal, you tip your cap to their goalie.”
After beating the Calgary Flames 2-1 at home on Monday, Lankinen edged the Blue Jackets in a game that was rescheduled from a Thanksgiving weekend postponement of a pair of games due to a water main break that made Bridgestone Arena unplayable.
”I thought the Calgary game was much more complete,” Nashville coach John Hynes said. ”I thought the final 40 minutes of this game . I thought we had a great start, thought we had a good first period. Then I thought we left our foot off the gas in the second and third”
Lankinen was especially strong in the second and third, making 15 saves in each period.
”I’m really proud of the way we’re sticking with our structure, and our penalty kill has been huge for a longer period of time already,” Lankinen said. ”So I think that’s a couple good recipes for winning and now we just to keep hammering that and we’ll be fine.”
He had to be particularly sharp during a penalty kill midway through the second. With former Blue Jacket Matt Duchene in the penalty box, Columbus put seven shots on Lankinen, including three off the stick of Patrik Laine.
”I had a lot of great looks tonight and obviously my job is to fire them every time I can and I feel like I was doing that tonight, but I just couldn’t finish the job,” Laine said.
Glass scored the game’s first goal at 5:42 of the second period.
Trenin doubled the Nashville lead with 3:05 left in the second after Roman Josi carried the puck behind the net and found Trenin in the right circle.
Nyquist spoiled Lankinen’s shutout bid at 9:01 of the third just after a Columbus power play expired.
WHAT’S NEXT
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(CNN) — Paris Hilton is paying tribute to her beloved late pooch.
In two postings on her Instagram account on Monday, Hilton bid farewell to her chihuahua, Harajuku B***h, whom Hilton said was 23 when she passed.
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Florida and Georgia, including the following areas, in southeast Alabama, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston. In Florida, Calhoun, Central Walton, Coastal Bay, Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, Coastal Wakulla, Gadsden, Holmes, Inland Bay, Inland Dixie, Inland Franklin, Inland Gulf, Inland Jefferson, Inland Taylor, Inland Wakulla, Jackson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, North Walton, South Walton and Washington. In Georgia, Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Irwin, Lanier, Lee, Lowndes, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Turner and Worth. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of heavy rainfall are possible over the next two days. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with isolated totals of 4 to 7 inches possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. &&
(CNN) — Paris Hilton is paying tribute to her beloved late pooch.
In two postings on her Instagram account on Monday, Hilton bid farewell to her chihuahua, Harajuku B***h, whom Hilton said was 23 when she passed.
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80 dealers recognized based on sales reviews from car shoppers on Edmunds, with 11 of those earning the prestigious Edmunds Five Star Premier designation
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Edmunds, an online car shopping resource that generates more than 20 million visits every month, today announced the winners of the 2023 Edmunds Five Star Dealer Awards. This year's awards honor 80 dealers nationwide for outstanding customer satisfaction ratings, with 11 of those dealers earning the prestigious Edmunds Five Star Premier Dealer designation.
"Dealerships across the country continued to navigate inventory shortages in 2022 amid other market hurdles, including fluctuations in used car values and major shifts in consumer shopping behavior. This year's Five Star Dealer recipients demonstrated incredible tenacity in the face of these challenges while setting the highest standards of service with their customers," said Seth Berkowitz, president of Edmunds. "As the market continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, we're grateful to partner with dealerships that prioritize delivering an exceptional car shopping experience and earn the deepest trust and respect of their customers."
To qualify for a Five Star Dealer Award, dealers must be actively participating in the Edmunds Dealer Partner program, receive at least 30 sales reviews in 2022 and earn an average customer sales review rating of at least 4.5 stars on Edmunds during the 2022 calendar year. To qualify for a Five Star Premier Award, dealers must meet all the requirements of a Five Star Dealer Award and also receive at least 150 sales reviews on Edmunds in 2022.
To find the full list of 2023 winners, visit the Edmunds Industry Center at https://www.edmunds.com/industry/five-star-dealers.html. Edmunds Five Star Dealerships are organized by state, making it easy to identify local winners. Car shoppers can look up the reviews and ratings for any dealer in their area on the Find a Dealer page on Edmunds. Winning dealerships are distinguished by the Five Star Dealer badge on Edmunds and are also presented with a physical trophy to celebrate their achievement.
Edmunds guides car shoppers online from research to purchase. With in-depth reviews of every new vehicle, shopping tips from an in-house team of experts, plus a wealth of consumer and automotive market insights, Edmunds helps millions of shoppers each month select, price and buy a car with confidence. Regarded as one of America's best workplaces by Fortune, Great Place to Work and Built In, Edmunds is based in Santa Monica, California. Follow us on TikTok, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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Intelligence Collaboration to Protect Critical Infrastructure Will Support Resilience in Ukraine and Yield Novel Products
KYIV, Ukraine and BOSTON, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and Recorded Future, the world's largest intelligence company, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to protect critical infrastructure in Ukraine against the military and cyber aggressions by the Russian Federation as well as yielding novel products and technologies for protecting critical infrastructure worldwide.
Ukraine and Recorded Future have a long standing collaboration and relationship in the area of cybersecurity, assisting in the protection of Ukraine's infrastructure and data. The collaboration announced today will extend this partnership in order to rapidly create and operationalize intelligence based solutions for the protection of Ukraine in both the cyber and physical/kinetic domains. Recorded Future will provide its intelligence Platform, its know-how, specialist engineers, and intelligence analysts - including those based in Ukraine itself. The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine will provide expertise, data, and people.
"Access to critical intelligence is of utmost importance to fight threats to critical infrastructure and our collaboration with Recorded Future has the promise to radically improve how we can defend against cyber and physical threats. The outcomes will also lead to products that can defend critical infrastructure worldwide and build novel technology expertise and industries in Ukraine" — Mykhailo Fedorov, Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine
"Ukraine is fighting a war on behalf of the free world, that is of existential importance to the West. Russia is replicating their wanton strategy from wars in Syria and Chechnya of targeting civilian infrastructure and Recorded Future is fully committed to assisting in Ukraine's defense with our intelligence. We look forward to working on this imperative challenge with the brilliant team at Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine who has a long history of creative internet solutions. " — Christopher Ahlberg, CEO/Co-founder of Recorded Future
About Recorded Future Recorded Future is the world's largest intelligence company. Recorded Future's Intelligence Cloud provides complete coverage across adversaries, infrastructure, and targets. By combining persistent and pervasive automated data collection and analytics with human analysis, Recorded Future provides real-time visibility into the digital landscape and empowers clients to take proactive action to disrupt adversaries and keep their people, systems, and infrastructure safe. Headquartered in Boston with offices and employees around the world, Recorded Future works with over 1,500 businesses and government organizations across more than 64 countries. Learn more at recordedfuture.com.
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The Teen Mom reality franchise is back with the new trailer for Teen Mom: The Next Chapter and the forthcoming MTV series will feature some of the show's most iconic alums.
"You were there when they first became moms, now be there as they turn their next page -- together," the trailer teases. From pregnancy to parenthood, the next installment will include cast members from Teen Mom OG and Teen Mom 2 in this "super-sized new series."
The 15-episode spin-off series, set to premiere in September, will follow Amber Portwood, Ashley Jones, Briana DeJesus, Catelynn Lowell Baltierra, Cheyenne Floyd, Jade Cline, Leah Messer and Maci Bookout.
"The celebrations are bigger, the relationships are stronger, but the setbacks are tougher than ever," the trailer explains. "The moms are back and have each other's backs in the biggest Teen Mom ever."
But, can fans expect Jenelle Evans, controversial Teen Mom 2 star, to join in on the action? While the trailer does not say explicitly whether Evans will be a cast member or just make an appearance, one mom is heard saying "Jenelle wanted to come." To which the other cast members question, "Jenelle?!"
As fans of the series know, Jenelle was fired from Teen Mom 2 in May 2019 after claiming that her husband, David Eason, shot and killed their dog, Nugget. Jenelle joined the franchise in 2011 and is mom to 13-year-old Jace, who she shares with her ex, Andrew Lewis, 8-year-old Kaiser from her relationship with her ex Nathan Griffith and 5-year-old Ensley, who she shares with Eason.
In 2020, Evans addressed her future with the franchise in a YouTube video, explaining, "I don't know. Honestly I have no idea, so sorry. I have nothing to tell you about that," she began. Later Jenelle opened up a bit more on the subject, adding, "I've been in talks with certain people here and there, not saying it's MTV, not saying who it is, but we'll see if something works out in the future."
Teen Mom: The Next Chapter is set to premiere Sept. 6 at 8 p.m. ET on MTV.
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WALTERBORO, S.C. — A series of revelations have emerged in the more than monthlong murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, the disbarred South Carolina lawyer accused of killing his wife and son. The jury saw brand-new evidence and heard powerful witness testimony — some helping the prosecution, and some bolstering the defense.
The prosecution began its closing arguments Wednesday. The jury is expected to start deliberations sometime Thursday.
Interpretation of details is crucial in this case: Prosecutors are asking jurors to find Murdaugh guilty beyond reasonable doubt, based on circumstantial rather than direct evidence.
"There are no eyewitnesses. There is nothing on camera," defense attorney Dick Harpootlian said early in the trial. "There's no forensics tying him to the crime. None."
Murdaugh, 54, faces the possibility of life in prison if he's found guilty of two counts of murder and other charges related to the shooting deaths of Maggie Murdaugh, 52, and her son Paul, 22. They died on June 7, 2021, at the family's sprawling Moselle hunting estate in South Carolina's Lowcountry. Murdaugh is being tried at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro.
Here's a rundown of important details from the trial:
Murdaugh admitted to being at the murder site
Alex Murdaugh repeatedly told police he didn't go with his wife and son to the dog kennels where they died. His initial alibi purported that he stayed in the house, where he said he took a nap before leaving to see his ailing mother.
But in court, witnesses identified Murdaugh's voice in a video taken by Paul at the kennel around 8:45 p.m. – minutes before investigators say the shooting started.
Murdaugh then made the extraordinary decision to testify. And while he still insisted he didn't shoot his wife and son, Murdaugh was forced to acknowledge lying to investigators about his whereabouts.
"I lied about being down there. And I'm so sorry that I did," he said.
Murdaugh cited paranoia from his opioid addiction, his distrust of state investigators, and his growing suspicions as police swabbed his hands for gunpowder residue and asked about his relationships with his family.
Prosecutor Creighton Waters emphasized that body-cam footage showed Murdaugh lied to Colleton County Sheriff's Sgt. Daniel Greene from the start – when he said he hadn't seen Paul and Maggie in the 45 minutes before he left to see his mother.
"You still told the same lie, and all those reasons that you just gave this jury about the most important part of your testimony was a lie too," Waters said.
Evidence was repeatedly mishandled, witnesses said
A central contention by Murdaugh's defense team – that sloppy police and forensics work undermines the evidence against him – found real traction in court.
Numerous vehicles and people were allowed onto the Moselle grounds in the hours after the killings, including Murdaugh's relatives and friends. And on a night with misting rain and drizzle, Paul and Maggie's bodies were covered by sheets rather than tarps.
"People just kept piling in, just more and more people kept showing up," said Mark Ball, Murdaugh's former law partner. There was nothing to keep cars away, and first responders were walking around inside a taped-off area, he testified, adding that he saw water dripping from the kennel roof onto Paul's body.
Ball said his large group eventually left the area – but instead of being sent away, they were told to go inside the main house, despite Ball's own concern that it could be part of the crime scene. Some of them tidied up the house, he said.
The next morning, Murdaugh asked family housekeeper Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson to clean the home the way Maggie would have liked. She testified the house had no crime-scene tape, and she washed a towel and khaki pants she found on the floor. Investigators came inside while she was there, she said, but they didn't question her.
Despite the large and complex crime scene, state law enforcement released Moselle back to the family on the morning after the murders, according to Murdaugh's brother, John Marvin. He recounted cleaning up parts of Paul's remains that were still sitting out in the open.
Alex asked Maggie to come to Moselle, witnesses said
Marian Proctor, Maggie Murdaugh's sister, testified that Maggie called her in the late afternoon on the day she died.
Maggie was enjoying her home in nearby Edisto Beach and hadn't planned to see her husband that night, Proctor said. But Alex Murdaugh's father was dying and his mother was ailing, and Proctor encouraged her sister to support him.
"Go be with him if he needs you," Proctor said. That was the last time the sisters spoke.
Proctor said she was surprised to hear her sister hadn't gone with Alex to see his mother: "That's the whole reason she went home that night."
On the stand, Murdaugh said his wife "wasn't planning to go with me" to see his mother, adding, "Maggie didn't really like to visit my mom."
Proctor testified that even after the murders, Murdaugh was focused on a different case, over a fatal boating accident in which Paul was criminally charged. It struck her as odd.
"He said his No. 1 goal was clearing Paul's name," Proctor said of Murdaugh, her voice cracking. "And, I thought that was so strange because my No. 1 goal was to find out who killed my sister and Paul."
Missing: a family gun
Prosecutors say a "family weapon" was used to kill Maggie. But they never produced the murder weapons — a .300 Blackout assault-style rifle prosecutors say was used on Maggie and a 12-gauge shotgun used on Paul.
The Blackout rifle has been mentioned repeatedly, as experts concluded that rifle shell casings from the murder scene matched tool markings on weathered casings found near the house, indicating they were cycled through the same gun.
The Murdaughs originally had two custom Blackout rifles, given to Paul and his brother, Buster, as Christmas presents. Paul's was apparently stolen in 2017, and a replacement was bought; that newer gun has not been found.
Prosecutors also rejected the idea that Murdaugh was too tall to have fired the shots that killed Paul, citing numerous variables such as the likely chaos at the scene and the potential of firing from a kneeling position.
The state's final rebuttal witness, forensic expert Kenneth Kinsey, told Attorney General Alan Wilson that the defense's theory the gunman had to be shorter than Murdaugh's 6-foot-four-inch frame was "preposterous."
Also missing: Murdaugh's clothes
Jurors watched a short Snapchat video from Paul, showing his father wearing a blue shirt and long khaki pants about an hour before the murders. Those clothes have never been found.
The outfit matches testimony from Turrubiate-Simpson, the housekeeper, who even recalled fixing Murdaugh's collar that morning. She also told jurors about a conversation with her employer two months after the murders.
She said Murdaugh paced back and forth as he told her he'd worn a Vineyard Vines shirt the day Paul and Maggie were killed.
"I felt confused at first," Turrubiate-Simpson testified. "I know what he was wearing the day he left the house."
It was one of several implications that Murdaugh sought to orchestrate the narrative around the murders.
Car and phone data were used to track Murdaugh
The prosecution sought to tie inconsistencies in Murdaugh's story to the murders using cellphone and GPS data.
Early in the evening of June 7, his phone seemed to be sitting immobile at the main house. But cellphone data then shows Murdaugh in a burst of activity starting at 9:02 p.m., when he took 283 steps in four minutes. That's immediately after the time experts say the murders took place.
"What were you so busy doing?" Waters, the prosecutor, asked Murdaugh. The accused man didn't give details, saying only that he was getting ready to visit his mother, who has Alzheimer's.
It wasn't until during the trial that General Motors produced ONSTAR data from Murdaugh's Chevrolet Suburban.
The vehicle records show Murdaugh speeded down rural roads on that nighttime trip, reaching speeds up to 80 mph on the rural roads – far above posted speed limits. He also drove past the spot on the roadside where Maggie's phone was later found.
Questions about Murdaugh's visits to his mother
Alex Murdaugh said his mother was awake when he went to her house. But her caregiver, Shelley Smith, testified the ailing woman was asleep.
Smith said Murdaugh stopped by that night for 20 minutes. But, she added, Murdaugh later tried to convince her the visit was more like 30 to 40 minutes. Smith felt so uncomfortable, she said, that she immediately called her brother, who works in law enforcement.
Smith also said she'd never seen Murdaugh visit his parents' home at 6:30 in the morning. But, she said, that's what he did one day shortly after the shootings, carrying what looked like a blue vinyl tarp that was bundled up as if something was inside.
Murdaugh denied doing that. Investigators testified they later found a blue raincoat with gunshot residue at the house, leading to speculation that it had been wrapped around a recently fired weapon.
Murdaugh's colleagues described his character and crimes
Judge Clifton Newman allowed prosecutors to present allegations that Murdaugh stole huge amounts of money from his law firm, clients and friends. Newman said the defense "opened the door" by asking witnesses about Murdaugh's character and possible motive.
Murdaugh admitted numerous misdeeds, and several of his former colleagues described him as a duplicitous man who was hard to read.
Paralegal Annette Griswold described Murdaugh as a "Tasmanian devil" who showed up late for work and was all over the place. It was Griswold who first discovered missing settlement fees from early 2021. Griswold said she initially assumed Murdaugh had misplaced them. But she grew suspicious and told the firm's chief financial officer, Jeanne Seckinger.
Seckinger, who has known Murdaugh since high school, said that when she went to confront him about the missing money on June 7, he shot her a dirty look that she'd never seen before, asking, "What do you need now?"
Maggie and Paul were killed that night, and sympathy and consideration for Murdaugh's loss outweighed concerns about the missing funds, Seckinger and Griswold said.
Months after the murders, Griswold testified, she was getting a file in her boss's office when a check "floated like a feather to the ground," revealing he was siphoning money. It hit her hard, she said: "I was beside myself. ... He'd been lying the whole time."
"I don't think I ever really knew him," Seckinger said. "I don't think anybody knows him."
On the stand, Murdaugh acknowledged swindling people who were vulnerable, as Waters recited his former clients' names.
Murdaugh told the court, "One of the saddest parts of this whole thing is, they're people I still care about and I did them this way."
But, Murdaugh insisted, he's no killer.
South Carolina Public Radio's Victoria Hansen reported from Walterboro, S.C.; Bill Chappell reported from Washington, D.C.
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Infor ERP cloud solution will help the Bulgarian metal products manufacturer to improve syncronisation among departments
SOFIA, Bulgaria, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that Lesto Products, a Bulgarian manufacturer of metal products, is migrating to Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise to help improve overall business processes. The project is managed by IPL Consulting Group, an Infor Gold channel partner and a provider of manufacturing consultancy and software implementation in Eastern Europe.
Learn more about Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise: https://www.infor.com/products/cloudsuite-industrial-enterprise
Lesto Products plans to implement Infor OS operating services cloud platform, which will provide integration to essential capabilities for finite production scheduling and quality control. With these cloud solutions, all powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), the customer expects to achieve a more efficient execution of business processes and further improve synchronisation among departments. In addition, the document management capabilities will allow users to accumulate and effectively manage such documents as drawings, specifications, instructions as a part of the business processes.
Infor has been supporting the successful development of the company since 2012 through the Infor LN on-premises ERP (enterprise resource planning) application. The system has covered all aspects of the company's business and helps to increase efficiency, allows synchronised business processes of all the departments and boosts data analyses.
"Over the years of using Infor LN, we got an excellent result and established a great partnership with Infor. Now, we see all the benefits and perspective of using Infor's multi-tenant cloud solution, so it was obvious for us to continue extending our business with Infor," Ivaylo Gladnishki, CEO of Lesto Products. "We decided to migrate to the new cloud version, Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise, because it's valuable for our company to use continually updated functional and technological improvements with no need to upgrade — effectively always-current technology. This cloud-based ERP solution will help us focus on the production processes and provide us with visibility of productivity and cost controls across the organization. We expect that Infor CloudSuite will allow us to spend less time and money managing our IT infrastructure and provide us with the security and reliability we need."
Lesto is planning to go live with Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise in July. Infor CloudSuite will help support the automation across the organisation, optimising business processes of sales and procurement, production planning and scheduling, production management, warehousing and finance management.
About Lesto Products
Lesto Products is headquartered in Bulgaria with over 28 years of experience in the manufacturing of metal products for a number of industries, such as railway transport systems, road construction equipment, air compressors, automated access systems, production equipment and gaming stations. The company conducts projects in many European countries, Lesto's clients are such large industrial enterprises as Ingersoll Rand, Liebherr Transport systems, Komax AG, Husqvarna, FAAC Group, Euro Games Technology, and Kuhler GmbH & Co. KG. Visit http://www.lestoproduct.bg/en/
About Infor
Infor is a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry. We develop complete solutions for our focus industries, including industrial manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, food & beverage, automotive, aerospace & defense, and high tech. Infor's mission-critical enterprise applications and services are designed to deliver sustainable operational advantages with security and faster time-to-value. We are obsessed with delivering successful business outcomes for customers, and we are continually innovating to quickly solve emerging business and industry challenges. Over 65,000 organizations in more than 175 countries rely on Infor's 17,000 employees and their deep industry expertise to help overcome market disruptions and achieve their business goals. As a Koch company, our financial strength, ownership structure, and long-term view empower us to foster enduring, mutually beneficial relationships with our customers, employees and partners. Visit www.infor.com.
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Grocer shares new efforts to fight hunger and create healthier communities
CINCINNATI, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's largest grocery retailer, outlined new efforts in its quest to fight hunger and create healthier communities during the Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health convened by President Joe Biden.
Kroger Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen participated in the Conference aimed at ending hunger and increasing healthy eating and physical activity among Americans.
"We are proud to join the White House and dozens of public, private and non-profit organizations who share our longstanding commitments to end hunger, eliminate food waste, and improve health and nutrition for all Americans," said Rodney McMullen, Kroger's chairman and CEO. "As Kroger marks our fifth anniversary of Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and remains on track to donate 3 billion meals by 2025 and our Kroger Health business is uniquely positioned to provide care at the nexus of food and medicine, we welcome and applaud this collective focus on new initiatives and innovative ways to support our shared missions."
Kroger outlined the following commitments to end hunger and create healthier communities:
- Advance Food as Medicine platform nationwide: The Rockefeller Foundation, the American Heart Association, and Kroger will seek to mobilize $250 million to build a national Food as Medicine research initiative to improve the health and well-being of millions of Americans, reduce healthcare costs for insured populations and improve health equity.
- Launch a new Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Innovation Fund in partnership with Kroger Health: Building on the past success with the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Innovation Fund, the new fund will announce an open call for startup and scalable solutions that improve health outcomes. It will invite new ideas, engage a wide range of entrepreneurs through grantee workshops and skill-building sessions, and pilot viable solutions.
- Expand access to expert, credible and convenient care through telehealth services: With the recent removal of originating site restrictions for government-funded telehealth nutrition care, Kroger will explore how opportunities for telehealth nutrition counseling will impact outcomes.
- Empower all consumers to make and have access to healthy choices by expanding OptUP nutritional scoring: Kroger will collaborate with other grocery retailers to implement OptUP system to test and determine whether it can transform into a national nutrition scoring system.
Concurrent with the Conference convened by the White House, Kroger Health brought together a coalition of leaders passionate about improving population health through food and nutrition for an industry roundtable discussion and watch party of the White House Conference official events.
About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
About Kroger Health:
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., is one of America's leading retail healthcare organizations, with over 2,200 pharmacies and 220 clinics in 35 states serving more than 14 million customers annually. Our team of 22,000 healthcare practitioners - from pharmacists and nurse practitioners, to dietitians and technicians – are committed to helping people live healthier lives. We believe in practicing at the top of our licenses and enabling "food as medicine" to help prevent or manage certain diseases. We are dedicated to providing testing and wellness services to help Americans combat the COVID-19 crisis.
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TULSA, Okla., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MMP) announced today that Jeff Holman, chief financial officer, is scheduled to participate in a question and answer session about Magellan at the Wolfe Research Utilities, Midstream & Clean Energy Conference at 10:15 a.m. Eastern on Friday, Sept. 30.
The virtual session will be moderated by Keith Stanley, Wolfe Research equity analyst, with a webcast available live on the day of the event on Magellan's website at www.magellanlp.com/investors/webcasts.aspx and a replay available for at least 30 days.
Magellan's latest investor slide deck also will be available at www.magellanlp.com/investors/webcasts.aspx.
About Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MMP) is a publicly traded partnership that primarily transports, stores and distributes refined petroleum products and crude oil. Magellan owns the longest refined petroleum products pipeline system in the country, with access to nearly 50% of the nation's refining capacity, and can store more than 100 million barrels of petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel fuel and crude oil. More information is available at www.magellanlp.com.
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KY LGBTQ advocates invited to White House to celebrate Pride Month
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - On Saturday, two Kentucky LGBTQ leaders were among the hundreds of LGBTQ advocates celebrating pride month on the White House lawn.
President Biden invited Senator Karen Berg and Chris Hartman from the Fairness Campaign to the nation’s capital.
Pride Month started in 1969 with the Stonewall riots, during a time when homosexuality was illegal. Fifty years later, times have changed.
“Happy Pride Month. Happy Pride Year. Happy Pride Life,” President Biden said. “I want to send a message to everyone in the entire community, including transgender children. You are loved. You are heard. You are understood and you belong.”
Pride month comes at a solemn time. Across the nation, lawmakers introduced hundreds of bills targeted at LGBTQ rights. In the 2023 legislative session, Kentucky lawmakers passed SB150, which prohibits gender-affirming care for trans youth.
Many of the attendants of Saturday’s pride celebration have been protesting in their state legislatures.
“It’s a time for all of us to come together in solidary to build our collective power,” Executive Director of the Fairness Campaign Chris Hartman said. “It’s nice to be in spaces joyfully in a celebratory manner, but also to make certain that we don’t lose sight that our rights are still very much under attack. We must keep this fight going all across the nation.”
Hartman said the Fairness Campaign is fighting for them, but he’s not alone. Saturday’s pride celebration is one of the ways the Biden administration is showing its support for the LGBTQ community.
“President Biden knows that we are fighting in all our states,” Hartman said. “This is a painful moment in American history for LGBTQ Americans and particularly transgender Americans.”
President Biden continues to call on Congress to pass the Equality Act, which would give civil rights protections for LGBTQ people, women, people of faith, and others.
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It's estimated that more than 107,000 people in the United States died due to opioid overdoses in 2021. Washington Post journalist Scott Higham notes it's "the equivalent of a 737 Boeing crashing and burning and killing everybody on board every single day."
In the new book, American Cartel, Higham and co-author Sari Horwitz make the case that the pharmaceutical industry operated like a drug cartel, with manufacturers at the top; wholesalers in the middle; and pharmacies at the level of "street dealers." What's more, Higham says, the companies collaborated with each other — and with lawyers and lobbyists — to create legislation that protected their industry, even as they competed for market share.
"Most people think it's the political parties that run the show or it's the White House that runs the show, but it really is the companies that run the show," Higham says. "People were dying by the thousands while these companies were lobbying members of Congress ... to pass legislation and to lobby members of the Department of Justice and try to slow down the DEA enforcement efforts."
Higham says that big pharma fought to create legislation that would limit the DEA's ability to go after drug wholesalers. The efforts were effective; more than 100 billion pills were manufactured, distributed and dispensed between 2006 and 2014, during the height of the opioid epidemic. Meanwhile, both federal and state DEA agents are frustrated by the ways in which their enforcement efforts have been curtailed.
"If you talk to them, they'll tell you that this didn't need to happen," Higham says. "The guardrails were in place to prevent an opioid epidemic. And those guardrails were removed by the drug industry, by its lobbyists, by its allies in Congress and its allies in the Justice Department."
Higham says one DEA agent he spoke to put it stark terms, saying, " 'We didn't get defeated by the drug cartels. We got defeated by the K Street cartel.' "
Interview highlights
On how the DEA investigated the pharmaceutical industry as it would a drug cartel
They started out by doing what any investigator would do. And that is you start out at the lowest levels of an organization. And so the lowest levels of this organization were the doctors. And there's a plethora of corrupt doctors in this country who were willing to write prescriptions for drugs, for cash, for sex, for all kinds of things, but mostly for cash. They realized that if they kept arresting doctors, that they could do that all day long. Every time they took down one doctor, another one would pop up. So then they moved up to the pill mills, which were nothing more than basically criminal fronts for drug dealers. And then they realized they could knock those over all day long.
A lot of these [pill mills] were in strip shopping centers, mostly in South Florida, because the regulations were so lax down there. And people were traveling from all over the country down to South Florida, where they'd go into these pill mills. The doctor would ask a couple of cursory questions. They would say, "I have back pain." They would write them a script for oxycodone or hydrocodone, and they'd be on their way. And word quickly spread around the country that this is where you could go to get your prescriptions, and then you would take those and you would fill them in pharmacies all across the country. And so these outposts, it was kind of like the Wild West down there. And parking lots were just filled with drug users and drug dealers. It was a crazy, crazy time. And the DEA realized that there was no way that they could just rein them in, because it took a long time to investigate these operations and then prosecute them. And then and while they were doing that, five more would open up and 10 more would open up. It was like a cancer. And they realized that what they needed to do was really move up the food chain and go to the drug distributors and the manufacturers.
On how pharmaceutical distributors banded together to create laws that favored their industry
There are a couple of trade organizations that are at the center of the opioid industry, and one of them is called the Healthcare Distribution Alliance. It is a little known trade group, it is incredibly powerful in Washington, and it represents the three largest drug distributors in America: McKesson, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen, along with a host of smaller regional organizations. So they're like most traded organizations, they're a lobbying organization. They contribute heavily to members of Congress. But in this case, they helped the industry avoid accountability. ...
A lot of people believe that the Sacklers and Purdue [Pharma] are solely responsible for the epidemic. And we realized, according to the data, that that would be wrong and that a lot of companies jumped into this emerging market, companies that we all know, household names like CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Johnson & Johnson, and others that we never knew existed. Like Mallinckrodt, a company that's been in existence for 100 years. They produce 30 times the amount of pills that Purdue Pharma produced and their conduct was so egregious that the DEA once called them a drug kingpin.
On the 2016 Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Law Enforcement Act, which limited the DEA's ability to go after drug distributors
What the legislation did is it removed from the DEA's arsenal one of its most potent weapons. It's called the "immediate suspension order." An immediate suspension order immediately shuts down the operations of a drug warehouse, a drug company, preventing them from sending any more narcotics downstream until there's a court hearing. And it was basically removed at the height of the epidemic by changing a couple of words in the law that had been on the books since the 1970s.
The guardrails were in place to prevent an opioid epidemic. And those guardrails were removed by the drug industry, by its lobbyists, by its allies in Congress and its allies in the Justice Department.
Under the old law, you had to prove that a company's behavior was causing an imminent danger to a community. And "imminent" is the key word here. What the industry did is they changed that word from "imminent" to "immediate." So it was easy for the DEA to show that a drug company was causing imminent danger to a neighborhood or to a community by its conduct or misconduct. But to show that a company based in Upstate New York or in Ohio or in Arizona was causing an immediate danger to a community 1,000 miles or 2,000 miles away was a bar that was just too high. And the drug industry knew that the DEA would never be able to meet that bar. And since that law was passed, there's not been one immediate suspension order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration, because they just can't meet that burden of proof.
On the lawsuit against big pharma launched in 2018 by a coalition of lawyers and investigators on behalf of thousands of counties, cities and Native American tribes
There is this young lawyer named Paul Farrell in Huntington, West Virginia, and he came up with this novel legal theory that these companies may be in violation of public nuisance statutes because they were flooding the communities with so many drugs. And so he set out to put together a group of lawyers, because he's just like a sole practitioner. He doesn't have a lot of money. And to wage these kinds of battles, you need a lot of lawyers and you need a lot of money. And so he started reaching out to some of the biggest law firms in America, plaintiffs' law firms. One law firm represented the states against the tobacco industry, for instance, a massive law firm run by Joe Rice. There's another law firm run by a guy named Mark Lanier, who is probably one of the most successful trial lawyers in America and who has won huge verdicts, including a $2 billion verdict against Johnson & Johnson in the talcum powder case. ... [Farrell's] really passionate because he's seen all of these people dying in his community. And [the lawyers in the other big firms] start to see that there is some value in this legal theory and that they may be able to move against these companies by filing public nuisance lawsuits.
On the fines the pharmaceutical companies and distributors have had to pay
Johnson & Johnson and the big three drug distributors have settled for $26 billion, which sounds like a lot of money, and that money is going to go to drug treatment programs, etc., in some of these communities. But on the day that that settlement was announced, the share prices of all those companies rose by an average of 3%. So what does that tell you about how these fines and these settlements are affecting the bottom lines of these companies? It's not having an impact. ... But when you talk to the families [of people who have died], they say: Where is the accountability? Where is the justice? This money, it's almost like the cost of doing business and it's not affecting them. They've not apologized. They've not said they've done anything wrong. And right now there are 40,000 Americans who are in jail on marijuana charges. And not one executive of a Fortune 500 company involved in the opioid trade has been charged with a crime.
On how the opium industry has changed and why the market shifted to fentanyl
Right now there are 40,000 Americans who are in jail on marijuana charges. And not one executive of a Fortune 500 company involved in the opioid trade has been charged with a crime.
It's very difficult now to get pain medication and it's almost impossible to find it on the black market. And so what this has basically done is created an enormous market for the Mexican drug cartels. They have seen a ready and willing market north of the border, millions of people who have been addicted to opium. And at first, the cartels started sending heroin into the United States. It didn't really catch on all that much. I mean, heroin's a pretty dirty drug. A lot of people don't like injecting drugs. And then the cartels figured out that fentanyl is a much cheaper, easier drug to manufacture. It's much easier to smuggle. And people who are hardcore users prefer fentanyl. It's 50 times more powerful than heroin. It's exactly the same high, except more powerful. And you stay high longer. It's a lot cheaper. You don't come down as hard.
And so what the cartels started to do is they started to manufacture blue oxy 30 pills with an "M" on one side and a 30 on the other, and they're counterfeit pills. They look just like Mallinckrodt's pills, except they're fentanyl, and they're shipping them by the millions through the ports of entry on the southern border. And that is the pill that is now becoming the most predominant pill on the street, except it's not Mallinckrodt, it's not oxycodone, it's fentanyl, and it's killing people like opioids have never killed people before. ... The vast majority of [overdose deaths in 2021] were due to fentanyl and the increases in the Black community and the Native American community are off the charts because of what's happening .... particularly in inner cities [of] Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, L.A., Chicago. These used to be kind of heroin towns, and heroin has been basically replaced by fentanyl. And people are overdosing by the thousands.
Lauren Krenzel and Seth Kelley produced and edited this interview for broadcast. Bridget Bentz, Molly Seavy-Nesper and Laurel Dalrymple adapted it for the Web.
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HOUSTON, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) is scheduled to present at the Goldman Sachs Global Energy and Clean Technology Conference at 11:40 a.m. Central time (12:40 p.m. Eastern time) on Friday, January 6. Ezra Y. Yacob, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will present on behalf of EOG.
Please visit the Investors/Events & Presentations page on the EOG website to access live webcasts and any available replays for up to one year.
About EOG
EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE: EOG) is one of the largest crude oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States with proved reserves in the United States and Trinidad. To learn more visit www.eogresources.com.
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Newborn rescued from Safe Haven Baby Box
BENTON, Ark. (KARK/KAIT) - A baby was rescued at a fire station in Benton after the child was placed in a Safe Haven Baby Box.
According to our content-sharing partner KARK in Little Rock, Benton city officials were alerted just before 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, that the Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 3 was used.
When they investigated the box, first responders found a baby that was less than a day old inside.
City officials told KARK the infant was transported to Arkansas Children’s Hospital before he was given to the Department of Human Services.
Safe Haven Baby Box CEO and founder Monica Kelsey said she was thankful this parent chose a safe option for their child.
“We may never know the reason they used the baby box, but we do know how much they loved their baby,” Kelsey said.
There are 15 Safe Haven Baby Box locations in Arkansas. Information on those can be found at shbb.org.
To read more about this story, just go to KARK’s website.
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Data demonstrate that a non-viral, liver-directed gene therapy utilizing Super piggyBac® (SPB) DNA Modification System achieved and maintained normalized human FVIII (hFVIII) activity following a single dose
Data establishes preclinical proof of principle for treatment of Hemophilia A across all ages, which could potentially lead to a functional cure
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSTX), a clinical-stage cell and gene therapy company advancing a new class of treatments for patients with cancer and rare diseases, today announced that the Company will present preclinical data from its P-FVIII-101 gene therapy program, partnered with Takeda, at the 2022 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting being held in New Orleans and virtually December 10–13, 2022. The data establish preclinical proof of principle for the treatment of Hemophilia A using P-FVIII-101, a non-viral liver-directed gene therapy utilizing Poseida's Super piggyBac delivery system, which could potentially lead to a functional cure.
"We are very excited by these new P-FVIII-101 data, which demonstrate normalization of FVIII levels in an animal model of Hemophilia A," said Brent Warner, President, Gene Therapy at Poseida Therapeutics. "Most importantly, we have demonstrated the use of a fully non-viral gene therapy to address the underlying cause of Hemophilia A, providing key preclinical proof of principle for our program. We look forward to our continued work on this program together with our partner, Takeda."
Details of the oral presentation are as follows:
Title: Sustained Factor VIII Activity Following Single Dose of Non-Viral Integrating Gene Therapy
Presenter: Brian Truong, Ph.D.
Presentation Date and Time: Today, December 11, 2022 at 10:15 AM CT
Session Name: 321. Coagulation and Fibrinolysis: Basic and Translational
Publication Number: 400
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 293-294
P-FVIII-101 utilizes the Company's non-viral, nanoparticle-based delivery system together with SPB, which enables increased transgene cargo capacity, stable integration into the genome, potential for re-dosing, and potentially simpler manufacturing processes. The data to be presented show that P-FVIII-101 achieved and sustained normalized (>50%) hFVIII activity following a single dose and delivered therapeutic FVIII activity in mice following single and repeat doses, indicating the potential for dose titration. Durable responses were observed following a single dose reported over the study period of seven months. The data support that with SPB the therapeutic transgene expression cassette can be stably integrated into the genome of liver cells and provide consistent and durable therapeutic activity.
"Although gene therapy has the potential to deliver functional cures for Hemophilia A, current approaches face challenges – both with durability and the ability to re-dose – and are not appropriate for use in juvenile patients," said Denise Sabatino, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and an author on the oral presentation. "The data being presented today show that P-FVIII-101 has the potential to correct a deficiency in FVIII to near normal levels in juvenile mice, providing a path forward for a more tolerable, durable treatment for Hemophilia A in pediatric patients. Current treatment options are not curative and require lifelong treatment, and P-FVIII-101 may have the potential to significantly improve outcomes for people with Hemophilia A."
In October 2021, Poseida announced that it had entered into a research collaboration and exclusive license agreement with Takeda to utilize the Company's proprietary genetic engineering platform technologies for the research and development of gene therapies, including P-FVIII-101. The companies plan to continue preclinical studies to advance the program toward an Investigational New Drug (IND) application.
About P-FVIII-101
P-FVIII-101 is a liver-directed gene therapy partnered with Takeda combining Poseida's Super piggyBac platform and nanoparticle delivery technologies for the in vivo treatment of Hemophilia A. Hemophilia A is a bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency in Factor VIII production with a high unmet need. P-FVIII-101 utilizes the piggyBac gene integration system delivered via lipid nanoparticle, which has demonstrated stable and sustained Factor VIII expression in animal models.
About Poseida Therapeutics, Inc.
Poseida Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing differentiated cell and gene therapies with the capacity to cure certain cancers and rare diseases. The Company's pipeline includes allogeneic CAR-T cell therapy product candidates for both solid and liquid tumors as well as in vivo gene therapy product candidates that address patient populations with high unmet medical need. Poseida's approach to cell and gene therapies is based on its proprietary genetic editing platforms, including its non-viral Super piggyBac® DNA Delivery System, Cas-CLOVER™ Site-Specific Gene Editing System and nanoparticle and hybrid gene delivery technologies. The Company has formed global strategic collaborations with Roche and Takeda to unlock the promise of cell and gene therapies for patients. Learn more at www.poseida.com and connect with Poseida on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding, among other things, expected plans with respect to clinical trials; the potential benefits of Poseida's technology platforms and product candidates; and Poseida's plans and strategy with respect to developing its technologies and product candidates. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Poseida's current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, Poseida's reliance on third parties for various aspects of its business; risks and uncertainties associated with development and regulatory approval of novel product candidates in the biopharmaceutical industry; Poseida's ability to retain key scientific or management personnel; and the other risks described in Poseida's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Poseida undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by law.
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DETROIT (AP) — DETROIT (AP) — Rocket Companies, Inc. (RKT) on Thursday reported a loss of $18.5 million in its first quarter.
The Detroit-based company said it had a loss of 16 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 6 cents per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 10 cents per share.
The company posted revenue of $666.1 million in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $754.6 million.
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Buhl softball hands Kimberly softball first loss of season; prep sports scores
The Kimberly and Buhl baseball teams split a doubleheader
Published: Apr. 20, 2023 at 10:54 PM MDT|Updated: 22 minutes ago
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Kimberly softball team is undefeated no more.
In the first game of a doubleheader against Buhl Thursday, the Indians got the best of the Bulldogs. In game two, Kimberly won to earn a split.
GAME ONE
Buhl 3, Kimberly 1
GAME TWO
Kimberly 8, Buhl 2
Kimberly, 16-1 overall, still holds a two-game Sawtooth Central Idaho Conference (SCIC) lead over Buhl (12-4 overall). There is just about a week left in the regular season.
BASEBALL
GAME ONE
Buhl 7, Kimberly 5
GAME TWO
Kimberly 7, Buhl 4
Both teams are 6-1 in SCIC play.
Twin Falls 8, Mountain Home 0
Twin Falls 7, Mountain Home 5
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The annual Electric Daisy Carnival music festival will take place soon and the danger of drug overdose to those attending has never been higher. From November 11-13, Orlando is hosting some of today’s top EDM artists at the iconic Tinker Field. The festival brought in hundreds of thousands of people additionally to our home. With that in mind, we need to remember that this is the most dangerous time of year for those young and vulnerable who experiment with drugs.
We are in an unprecedented overdose crisis. In 2021, there were 8,000 overdose deaths in Florida alone. That same year, according to the DEA Miami Field Division, there was enough fentanyl seized in the U.S. to give every single American a lethal dose. This means that the infestation of fentanyl is at an alarming rate and it is being found cut into all types of drugs, not just opioids.
Some festival experts might think they are smart enough to use a drug test kit, but that might not matter because a dose of fentanyl as small as a grain of sand could be hard to accurately find. As a younger person who loves this festival, I have some advice for my friends and fellow music fans from around America: Have an overdose remedy nearby.
I’m here to tell you to go get yourself some naloxone (commonly known as Narcan or Kloxxado). Don’t just get it for yourself. Get it for your peers and festival goers who could unexpectedly experience a scary or devastating situation. If you think you’re invincible and “oh it’ll never happen to me,” you need to wake up. It can happen to anyone and everyone. Fentanyl is being found mixed in with drugs such as cocaine, MDMA, methamphetamine, Xanax, ketamine, heroin — you name it. Some drug dealers are cutting their drugs with fentanyl because it’s a cheaper additive as it is 100 times more potent than heroin. Chances of overdoses are even higher when mixing these (laced) drugs with alcohol. Even if your “crystallized Molly” is OK, and you have no bad luck with an overdose from just that, try mixing alcohol with it and you’re good to go, literally. One mistake and you’re dead…that is the new reality.
So think of yourself and your loved ones before taking any drugs this weekend at EDC Orlando. If you know someone who is going to take them regardless, educate them and get Naloxone. More people need to be aware and carry Naloxone at these festivals. Someone dies from an accidental opioid overdose every 11 minutes of every single day. Overdoses are happening all around us and there is actually something us as individuals can do: Carry it around for that just-in-case-moment.
This is a national crisis, and having EDC Orlando in town this weekend is a great reminder to be aware of this. With hundreds of thousands of people coming to town to party, we need to educate them and the locals. As tragic as an overdose can be, the effects can be easily reversed with Narcan. EDC promoterInsomniac posted that “sealed Intranasal versions of Naloxone are permitted at all Insomniac events,” so the only thing stopping you from being safe is you.
For UCF students, you can find it at Health Services on main campus for a free dose of the medication (one nasal spray). For everyone else, you can get free Narcan at Aspire Health Partners located near downtown Orlando or local pharmacies located acro).
You can have fun at EDC Orlando and still be safe from the dangers of overdose. As a young person I am tired of going to the funerals of my friends who said “It will never happen to me.” Fentanyl is now the number one killer of people our age, and it is time to learn how to be safe in this new world of more dangerous drugs.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans must decide if rookie Malik Willis gets a second straight preseason start knowing exactly what they have in veteran Ryan Tannehill.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have Tom Brady, who is due back soon from a personal break from training camp, though coach Todd Bowles said Thursday he has no specific date for the quarterback’s return.
“We’ll see,” Bowles said. “We’ll talk about it next week. I’m not concerned about it right now. We’re trying to practice against Tennessee and play a game. I said sometime after Tennessee. There’s no definitive date for me. But we’ll check on it. We’ll keep in touch and we’ll find out.”
Brady hasn’t practiced with the Bucs since being excused Aug. 11 for what Bowles called a planned absence from the team to address “personal things.” Bowles said then that the 45-year-old quarterback’s break from practice was arranged before camp opened and that he wouldn’t return until after the exhibition against Tennessee (0-1).
Brady didn’t play in the Bucs’ preseason opener, a loss to Miami. Veteran Blaine Gabbert started, with Kyle Trask, their second-round draft pick in 2020, getting much of the work.
Gabbert had a pass batted down by Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons on Thursday before being picked off by Titans cornerback Caleb Farley in a 2-minute drill to end practice.
Bowles said the extra work with Brady out has been great for Gabbert mentally.
“The plays might not be there all the time, but the mental reps and what he’s getting and making the right play is very important, not just making a wild play and making the right play,” Bowles said. “So it’s been great to have him there.”
Tannehill also didn’t play when the Titans opened the preseason by losing in Baltimore.
Willis, the 86th pick overall out of Liberty in the April draft, got the start ahead of Logan Woodside, who has been Tannehill’s backup the past two seasons.
Coach Mike Vrabel hasn’t made a decision on who starts next but made it clear the Titans want to see as much as possible out of Willis.
It’s why Willis has been getting more work with the second-team offense in 2-minute drills at Woodside’s expense, which continued Thursday. Willis has turned the fight for the backup job into a real competition.
“We have to continue to develop Malik in this system, and we’ve had conversations with Logan about his opportunity to compete,” Vrabel said. “But I also feel like we have to try to see how quickly we can bring Malik along. And I think that would be the reason why.”
Brady won’t be the only one not playing for the Bucs on Saturday night. Bowles said wide receiver Julio Jones, who practiced both Wednesday and Thursday, against his old team won’t play. Wide receivers Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Russell Gage didn’t practice at all in Nashville as they recover from injured hamstrings.
NOTES: Practice ended with a fight as Bucs running back Leonard Fournette came over to punch Simmons, who responded. Vrabel got in the middle to help break it up. Bowles said it was unfortunate the last play turned into a skirmish after good work against the past two days. Vrabel said it was a prime example of players doing dumb stuff to hurt the team. … Derrick Henry worked in individual drills, then went to the sand pit as part of the Titans’ plan for the two-time NFL rushing leader. … Bucs right tackle Tristan Wirfs also left practice early with a trainer. … Titans rookie WR Treylon Burks practiced Thursday after leaving Wednesday’s session early, and he wore a sleeve on his left leg.
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Ever since the spotted lanternfly first appeared in Berks County, Pa., in 2014 (arriving from its home in Asia), this invasive species has been booking it across the United States.
Recent reports indicate the bugs have settled in New York, Canada, Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina, and now, according to Brian Eshenaur, they have migrated over to the Midwest.
These insects are not dangerous to humans or pets — they don't bite or sting, and they aren't venomous. But they do pose a serious risk to agriculture.
Eshenaur, with the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, said he and his team started monitoring the spotted lanternfly in 2018. At that time, the project warranted maybe an update two to three times a year.
And now?
"We've updated it twice a week, even just to keep up with all the new counties in the Northeast and out in the Midwest that are having infestations," he told NPR.
"They have a pretty diverse palate and can feed on over 100 different plant species," Eshenaur said. But they have their favorites, including the tree of heaven (itself an invasive species) and grapevines.
This week, Sen. Chuck Schumer revealed that every region of upstate New York has reported sightings of the spotted lanternfly.
With the area's wineries and the state at risk of losing millions of dollars, Schumer called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to use millions of dollars of federal funds to contain the problem.
How to control these pests?
In Pennsylvania, where the problem in the U.S. originated, experts imported tiny wasps, which are a natural predator of the spotted lanternfly in China.
There are ways to take on the bugs in small ways, Eshenaur said.
If people find these bugs in their backyard, Eshenaur suggests creating what is called a circle trap or using a sticky trap on trees (but he cautions that they can inadvertently trap small animals).
"If you're going to use a sticky trap, it's best to put a screen layer over that to protect it from birds that might come in," Eshenaur said.
Virginia's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has urged the public to change habits so that these bugs' eggs don't get transported. The agency said, for example, to buy firewood from local sources and burn it all before eggs have a chance to hatch in May.
The department also wants people to avoid parking their vehicles under trees or near bushes — where the insects can lay eggs or stow away to invade a new location.
The public should also get familiar with the bug in all its black-spotted glory. Many states are urging the public to show the bugs no mercy: Kill them on sight.
Virginia's Department of Agriculture said the best method of extermination is crushing or stomping on them (the good old-fashioned way) or putting them "in a container of alcohol, diluted clorox (10%), or hand sanitizer. Larger populations can be treated with a contact or systemic insecticide."
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Passenger jet en-route to London forced to land in Germany
A jet carrying more than 200 people was forced to land in the western German city of Paderborn, so police could carry out a full search of the aircraft.
The call to ground the plane came after Polish air traffic control passed on a tip off about a bomb threat.
Police said that no suspicious objects were found during the search of the Airbus A321 aircraft operated by a Hungarian carrier.
Further details of the threat, which was received by telephone, were initially unavailable.
The plane departed from the western Polish city of Posnan late on Sunday headed for London Luton Airport, but was forced to land at Paderborn-Lippstadt airport at 10:05 p.m.
The 199 passengers and 7 crew members were accommodated in hotels for the night, before the possibility of continuing with their journey.
More to come...
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The final round of the Masters is underway
Masters Sunday has arrived, and the first pairings are on the course at Augusta National.
Tiger Woods has teed off in his final round around 10:50 a.m. ET.
Wearing his traditional Sunday red, Woods started the day 7 over for the tournament and obviously not in contention. The five-time Masters champion began the day 16 shots behind leader Scottie Scheffler.
This was Woods' first official tournament since the pandemic-delayed Masters in November 2020. He had back surgery not long after that and then in February 2021 nearly lost his right leg when he crashed his car in the suburbs of Los Angeles.
Woods has been walking with a pronounced limp this week, but still defied long odds simply by getting back to Augusta National and able to play again. He's playing Sunday with reigning U.S. Open champion Jon Rahm.
Scottie Scheffler takes a three-shot lead into the final round. He'll tee off at 2:40 p.m. along with Cameron Smith.
Defending champion Hideki Matsuyama starts tied for 14th and begins at 1:10 p.m.
Forecasters expect a warmer day for the final round of the Masters. There was some frost in the Augusta area overnight, but players who were playing Sunday morning at the Masters clearly didn't have as many layers of attire on as many did on Saturday when temperatures struggled to get out of the 40s. | https://www.koat.com/article/final-round-of-masters/39683509 | 2022-04-10 15:34:50 | 0 | https://www.koat.com/article/final-round-of-masters/39683509 |
Gainesville Health and Fitness: Quick and easy ways to make oatmeal
Published: Dec. 19, 2022 at 2:57 AM EST|Updated: moments ago
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Sometimes it’s hard for people to make wholesome breakfast in the morning during the week.
In this week’s Gainesville Health and Fitness, learn about quick and easy ways to make oatmeal.
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MUNDY TWP., MI – The first of three Food Truck Wednesdays to be hosted at the Mundy Miracle Commons this summer is fast approaching.
Organizers of the Food Truck Wednesdays hope that the new event, if successful, will become a new tradition for Mundy Township residents.
Samantha Fountain, Economic and Community Development director, joined the township in a newly created position and this is one of many priorities for the summer.
Food Truck Wednesdays will take place from noon to 7 p.m. on June 14, July 12 and August 16 at the Mundy Miracle Commons, located at 1286 West Hill Road.
Bella’s Concessions & Catering, Something’s Different, Fruits of Elegance Food Truck and Smoke Rattle & Roll Flint will all be in attendance during the first event on June 14.
Mundy Township attempted a food truck event last summer that wasn’t able to meet expectations. By adding Fountain’s position, the township has more capacity to organize.
Fountain helped organize a food truck rally on Sundays in Flint in one of her past roles.
“It’s really just a chance for people to grab a bit to eat and check out the park,” Fountain said. “Come grab some food and enjoy the park – kind of passive but something interesting and different to do.”
Mundy Miracle Commons opened for use in June of 2021.
The township has since added a Japanese garden and is working in phase one of a three phase plan to build an accessible baseball field, among other things.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On the afternoon of June 24, Argentine Time, Argentine President Alberto Fernandez met with Li Zhen, chairman of Gotion High-tech, and his delegation at the presidential residence in Olivos, he explicitly supported Chinese investment in Argentina, and praised Gotion High-tech's multiple industrial investments will promote the development of Argentina's new energy industry. The two sides also had friendly exchanges on the "Targets of Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutralization" strategy, the new energy vehicle industry, the Sustainable Transportation Act and the joint venture between Gotion High-tech and Corven, a well-known American auto parts manufacturer, to establish electric bus batteries and other topics.
Alberto Fernández said, The world is already shifting to renewable energy. Argentina has made incentives for lithium, wind power, photovoltaic and other industries. The Development of Sustainable Transport Act, introduced last year, it aims to promote investment in electric vehicles, promote the electrification of transport and provide legal protection for investors in new energy.
We welcome Chinese investment in Argentina. Gotion High-tech's industrial investment activities in Argentina, it cover the development, processing and battery products of lithium resources, which accelerates the development of local lithium resources and it will help the development and progress of Argentina's new energy industry.
Li Zhen said, Since the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Argentina, leaders of the two countries have actively supported complementary advantages and economic cooperation between enterprises, especially the "Belt and Road" initiative. It provides strategic guidance, points out the direction and lays the foundation for inter-enterprise cooperation.
The third energy revolution with solar and wind power as the main body has come. To make full use of it, we must have energy storage technology. Gotion High-tech has been focusing on energy storage for 16 years. We plan to reach 300GWh battery production capacity in the world by 2025, which makes enterprises' demand for lithium resources more vigorous.
Argentina is the third largest economy in Latin America, with a harmonious social system and orderly development of resources, it provides a good external environment for enterprises to invest. We have partnered with Jujuy National Energy and Mining Company and we will work with Corven in Buenos Aires to develop downstream applications. In the next 100 years, new energy vehicles will certainly be a new engine for the world economy. Gotion is willing to work with visionary people in Argentina to jointly create a new era of energy industry.
Daniel Scioli, Argentina's minister of Production and Development, Ariel Schale, The industry minister, President Fernandez was accompanied by Cecilia Todesca, Minister of International Economic Relations, and Fernanda Avila, Minister of Mines, and communicated with the Gotion High-tech team on the development of the lithium industry.
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Police need help finding potential suspects of Flint shootings
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Three people survived being shot this weekend in Flint and the suspects responsible remain at large.
“I have to say that as it relates to violent crime as a whole, we are down in Flint 24 percent,” said Detective Sgt. Tyrone Booth.
Booth is calling on the community for help after another weekend of violence erupts in the city of Flint.
“We can’t do it alone. We are looking for assistance and help from residents from city of Flint residents who have a vested interest in a community who are concerned about the things that are taking place,” Booth said.
This comes one day after officers responded to the 1000 block of East Foss Avenue and another shooting that happened on April 22.
Booth said the increase in crime is a normal trend that is seen as the weather increases and more people are going out gathering.
“But definitely we understand what it is and when the weather is better. Sometimes crime gets worse and so we need more people to engage in a positive way be able to help law enforcement officers,” said Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley.
The police and mayor are hoping to combat crime with the help of the community and different programs they have implemented.
“We are training Crime Rock Watch Groups in neighborhoods that are being developed. And we’re trying to help them to identify the things that they should be looking for. What should we be looking for? What type of information can we provide the police that will give them great assistance in solving crimes?” Booth said.
“We’re going to get more guns off the street, I’ve given those structures with our police chief and our law enforcement officers to get the guns out of those individuals hands that will cause harm, and we’re doing that and our officers are doing a fantastic job of getting guns off the street taking these illegal weapons off the streets in destroying them so they can never be able to be used to terrorize our families anymore,” Neeley said.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
7-7-1
(seven, seven, one)
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
7-7-1
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McAllen police: Three juveniles arrested on charges for auto theft
McAllen police have detained three juveniles for the auto theft of four cars.
On July 12, a blue Hyundai passenger car was stolen from the 3000 block of Guadalupe Avenue and on July 18 a gray Hyundai passenger car was stolen from the 2400 block of N J Street, according to a news release.
All three juveniles were detained on July 19 and transported to the Hidalgo County Juvenile Detention Facility.
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TUPELO – FBI agents questioned state Sen. Chad McMahan about a meeting that involved former Gov. Phil Bryant and former state agency leader John Davis, according to the Northeast Mississippi lawmaker.
McMahan, R-Guntown, told the Daily Journal that the federal law enforcement agency asked him about a meeting in late 2018 or early 2019 at which the Lee County lawmaker advocated for state officials to send extra funding to the Autism Center of North Mississippi. The interview with the FBI took place around three years ago, McMahan said.
“(The FBI) asked me about the $75,000 grant and the meeting with Gov. Bryant and John Davis,” McMahan said.
McMahan, who has served in the Legislature since 2016, previously told the Daily Journal he met with Bryant and Davis to help secure the Autism Center a $75,000 welfare subgrant from the Mississippi Department of Human Services.
McMahan said he doesn't believe he is the subject of a criminal investigation and that the FBI only spoke with him to gather information. The Lee County lawmaker said he did not have legal counsel present with him during the conversation.
Former MDHS head Davis pleaded guilty on Thursday to federal and state conspiracy and fraud charges related to a separate matter involving welfare dollars. Davis is required to cooperate with federal and state authorities and testify against potential defendants, according to his plea deal.
FBI scrutiny of the McMahan meeting could indicate additional areas of interest for federal prosecutors, including Bryant's role in how welfare dollars were doled out under Davis. The exact scope and targets of the federal probe have remained guarded.
A spokesperson with the FBI’s Jackson field office declined to comment.
A spokesperson for Bryant, Denton Gibbes, told the Daily Journal that Bryant has not been interviewed by the FBI, but he declined to comment about McMahan's latest disclosure.
State auditors have said MDHS should not have awarded the $75,000 in federal welfare dollars to the Lee County nonprofit because the project in question fell outside of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families’ overall guidelines.
McMahan has maintained that he was only trying to help his constituents and he had no knowledge that the nonprofit’s project fell outside of TANF regulations.
The lawmaker said he remembered Bryant telling Davis, “This sounds like a worthy project, so if you can help them, you should consider it. But make sure the law is followed.”
But the meeting and subsequent grant award continues to raise questions about how MDHS under Davis’ leadership distributed TANF grants to different projects and raises questions about what influence elected leaders wielded in deciding where money went.
FRC alleges political interference also discussed in meeting
Leaders of another Tupelo-baed nonprofit involved in the welfare scandal, the Family Resource Center of North Mississippi, believe the participants of the 2018 meeting may have discussed how to leverage TANF dollars to silence political opponents.
Christi Webb, director of the FRC, hired Debbie Hood, the wife of then-Attorney General Jim Hood, in 2018 to manage the organization’s Chickasaw County office. Hood was also the Democratic nominee for governor in 2019.
Casey Lott, an attorney for the FRC, told the Daily Journal that a lawmaker in north Mississippi sent word to the nonprofit’s leaders that they should fire Debbie Hood or else they would lose public funding.
Lott’s allegations, which were first reported by Mississippi Today, include speculation that Debbie Hood’s name was mentioned at the same meeting to discuss the autism center.
Lott, who was not directly a party to the conversation, did not identify McMahan as the person who delivered the threat over Debbie Hood's employment.
But a person connected to the FRC who wished to remain anonymous to discuss the sensitive topic did identify McMahan as the person who delivered the message.
“He told people that he was acting as a messenger for the governor,” the person said.
McMahan has adamantly denied these accounts.
“I don’t have any memory or visibility of those types of conversations,” McMahan said, adding that he did not even know who Jim Hood’s wife was at the time the meetings took place.
Lott has claimed that Webb is the only person in the welfare scheme who stood up to Davis by refusing to award more contacts to retired former wrestler Brett DiBiase.
When asked if Webb or any other leaders at the FRC had communicated with the FBI, or if they were cooperating with investigators, Lott declined to comment.
The FRC received millions of TANF dollars through a statewide initiative. A forensic audit has identified that the nonprofit misused over $11 million in a four-year period. State officials are also suing the FRC to recoup some of the allegedly misspent money, but no one at the organization has been criminally charged.
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QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador’s government and the country’s main Indigenous group reached an agreement Thursday to end 18 days of often-violent strikes that had virtually paralyzed the country and killed at least four people.
The deal, which includes a decrease in the price of fuel and other concessions, was signed by Government Minister Francisco Jiménez, Indigenous leader Leonidas Iza and the head of the Episcopal Conference, Monsignor Luis Cabrera, who acted as mediator.
The agreement sets out that gasoline prices will decrease 15 cents to $2.40 per gallon and diesel prices will also decline the same amount, from $1.90 per gallon to $1.75.
The deal also sets limits to the expansion of oil exploration areas and prohibits mining activity in protected areas, national parks and water sources.
The government now has 90 days to deliver solutions to the demands of the Indigenous groups.
“Social peace will only be able to be achieved, hopefully soon, through dialogue with particular attention paid to marginalized communities, but always respecting everyone’s rights,” Cabrera said.
He went on to warn that “if state policies do not resolve the problem of the poor, then the people will rise up.”
“We know we have a country with a lot of divisions, a lot of problems, with unresolved injustices, with important sectors of the population that are still marginalized,” Jiménez said.
The two sides had started negotiations on Monday and an agreement appeared to be within reach until an attack allegedly carried out by Indigenous people against a fuel convoy killed one military officer and left 12 others wounded, leading the government to abandon talks.
Authorities have directly attributed four deaths to the 18-day strike.
The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities had launched an indefinite national strike on June 13, demanding a decrease in the price of fuel and increase in the health and education budget as well as price controls on certain goods, among other demands.
Amid increasing shortages of food and fuel and millions in losses for farmers and business leaders, the two sides agreed to start negotiations.
The protests have been characterized by stringent road blockades that prevented the transportation of food, fuel and even ambulances. As a result, there has been a sharp increase in the price of the food that did manage to reach the cities, particularly in the Andean north, which has been one of the areas most affected by the strike. | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ecuador-agreement-ends-18-days-of-strikes/ | 2022-07-01 00:54:24 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ecuador-agreement-ends-18-days-of-strikes/ |
CARTHAGE, Mo., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Full year 2022 sales guidance lowered to $5.1–$5.2 billion
- Full year 2022 EPS guidance reduced to $2.30–$2.45
- Acquired a Hydraulic Cylinders business and two Textiles businesses
Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt lowered its full-year 2022 guidance:
- Sales guidance now $5.1 to $5.2 billion (vs prior $5.2–$5.4 billion)
- EPS guidance now $2.30 to $2.45 (vs prior $2.65–$2.80)
- Based upon this guidance, EBIT margin range should be 9.5% to 10.0% (vs prior 10.5%–10.7%)
- Cash from operations expected to be $400 to $450 million (vs prior $550–$600 million)
President and CEO Mitch Dolloff commented, "The increasingly challenged global economic environment and consumer backdrop is expected to result in lower than previously anticipated sales and earnings in the third and fourth quarters of 2022. Demand in the U.S. bedding market is fairly stable but remains at relatively weak levels as industry headwinds persist, including inflationary and monetary policy impacts on consumer spending and consumer sentiment as well as higher inventory levels. Given the bedding demand environment and slowing market for steel generally, we are cutting production in our Rod and Wire businesses to reduce inventory.
"Our Specialty Foam business has experienced larger demand impacts as a result of previous pandemic-related supply issues and channel specific pressures. Lower demand in Specialty Foam in combination with operational inefficiencies, which are being addressed by continuing integration work, are taking longer than originally expected to resolve.
"Demand in International Bedding has declined more significantly amid geopolitical and macroeconomic disruptions in Europe. Home Furniture demand has softened significantly in the last few months with slower consumer demand and excess inventory at retail.
"Volume and cost recovery are improving sequentially in Automotive, but at a slower rate than anticipated. While improving year-over-year, industry production forecasts remain dynamic as supply chain and geopolitical impacts bring continued volatility.
"We continue to focus on things we can control and are taking action to mitigate the impact of these challenges by aligning costs, production levels, and inventory with demand; evaluating near-term opportunities with our customers and working with them on new product developments; and continuing to build out our existing businesses through acquisitions. Our strong balance sheet and cash flow give us confidence in our ability to navigate challenging markets while investing in long-term opportunities."
In late August, Leggett & Platt acquired a leading global manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders for heavy construction machinery. The company has manufacturing facilities in Eschwege, Germany and Ningbo, China and a distribution facility in Halifax, Pennsylvania with combined 2021 sales of approximately $65 million. Also, in late August, the Company acquired a converter of construction fabrics for the furniture and bedding industries located in Shannon, Mississippi. On October 3, Leggett & Platt acquired a distributor of geo components located in Ottawa, Canada. Each of these Textiles businesses have annual sales under $10 million.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit Leggett's website at www.leggett.com.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) is a diversified manufacturer that designs and produces a broad variety of engineered components and products that can be found in most homes and automobiles. The 139-year-old Company is comprised of 15 business units, approximately 20,000 employees and 130 manufacturing facilities located in 17 countries.
Leggett & Platt is the leading U.S.-based manufacturer of: a) bedding components; b) automotive seat support and lumbar systems; c) specialty bedding foams and private label finished mattresses; d) components for home furniture and work furniture; e) flooring underlayment; f) adjustable beds; and g) bedding industry machinery.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release contains "forward-looking statements," including, but not limited to the amount of the Company's forecasted 2022 full-year sales, EPS, EBIT margin, cash from operations, and the improvement of EPS from 3Q to 4Q. Such forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements described in this provision and reflect only the beliefs of Leggett or its management at the time the statement is made. Because all forward-looking statements deal with the future, they are subject to risks, uncertainties and developments which might cause actual events or results to differ materially from those envisioned or reflected in any forward-looking statement. Moreover, we do not have, and do not undertake, any duty to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement was made. Some of these risks and uncertainties include: the adverse impact on our sales, earnings, liquidity, margins, cash flow, costs, and financial condition caused by: the Russian invasion of Ukraine; global inflationary impacts; macro-economic impacts; the COVID-19 pandemic; the demand for our products and our customers' products; growth rates in the industries in which we participate and opportunities in those industries; our manufacturing facilities' ability to remain fully operational and obtain necessary raw materials and parts, maintain appropriate labor levels and ship finished products to customers; the impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets; restructuring-related costs; our ability to access the commercial paper market or borrow under our revolving credit facility, including compliance with restrictive covenants that may limit our operational flexibility and our ability to timely pay our debt; adverse impact from supply chain disruptions; our ability to manage working capital; increases or decreases in our capital needs, which may vary depending on acquisition or divestiture activity; our capital expenditures; our ability to collect trade receivables; market conditions; price and product competition from foreign and domestic competitors; cost and availability of raw materials (including semiconductors and chemicals) due to supply chain disruptions or otherwise; labor and energy costs; cash generation sufficient to pay the dividend; cash repatriation from foreign accounts; our ability to pass along raw material cost increases through increased selling prices; our ability to maintain profit margins if customers change the quantity or mix of our components in their finished products; our ability to maintain and grow the profitability of acquired companies; political risks; changing tax rates; increased trade costs; risks related to operating in foreign countries; cybersecurity breaches; customer losses and insolvencies; disruption to our steel rod mill and other operations and supply chain because of severe weather-related events, natural disaster, fire, explosion, terrorism, pandemic, governmental action or labor strikes; foreign currency fluctuation; the amount of share repurchases; the imposition or continuation of anti-dumping duties on innersprings, steel wire rod and mattresses; data privacy; climate change compliance costs and market, technological and reputational impacts; our ESG obligations; litigation risks; and risk factors in the "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" sections in Leggett's most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q reports filed with the SEC.
CONTACT: Investor Relations, (417) 358-8131 or invest@leggett.com
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Vinyl albums outsold CDs last year for the first time since 1987, according to the Recording Industry Association of America's year-end report released Thursday.
It marked the 16th consecutive year of growth in vinyl, with 41 million albums sold — compared to 33 million CDs.
Streaming is still the biggest driver of the music industry's growth, making up 84% of recorded-music revenue, but physical music formats saw a remarkable resurgence in the past couple of years.
Vinyl revenue grew 17% and topped $1.2 billion last year, making up nearly three-quarters of the revenue brought in by physical music. At the same time, CD revenue fell 18% to $483 million, the RIAA said.
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The pandemic led to a spike in demand for vinyl records, driven largely by younger buyers. Vinyl has become a major part of artists' marketing campaigns.
Artists including Adele and Taylor Swift made pop a fast-growing genre on vinyl, and many independent manufacturers struggled to ramp up and meet demand after years of decline. That's forced some bands to push back album releases and stopped small artists from being able to press records.
The recorded-music industry's fortunes started to improve in 2016 as streaming services grew, overcoming the decline in CD sales and online music piracy. Paid subscription services including Spotify and Apple Music brought in $10.2 billion from 92 million paid subscribers in 2022, topping $10 billion for the first time, according to RIAA.
Ad-supported streaming, like YouTube, brought in $1.8 billion and made up 11% of recorded-music revenue. Revenue from digital downloads, including both albums and single tracks, dropped 20% to $495 million.
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Today in History
Today is Sunday, April 23, the 113th day of 2023. There are 252 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On April 23, 2005, the recently created video-sharing website YouTube uploaded its first clip, "Me at the Zoo," which showed YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim standing in front of an elephant enclosure at the San Diego Zoo.
On this date:
In 1616 (Old Style calendar), William Shakespeare died in Stratford-upon-Avon on what has traditionally been regarded as the 52nd anniversary of his birth in 1564.
In 1898, Spain declared war on the United States, which responded in kind two days later.
In 1940, about 200 people died in the Rhythm Night Club Fire in Natchez, Mississippi.
In 1954, Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves hit the first of his 755 major-league home runs in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals. (The Braves won, 7-5.)
In 1969, Sirhan Sirhan was sentenced to death for assassinating New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. (The sentence was later reduced to life imprisonment.)
In 1971, hundreds of Vietnam War veterans opposed to the conflict protested by tossing their medals and ribbons over a wire fence in front of the U.S. Capitol.
In 1988, a federal ban on smoking during domestic airline flights of two hours or less went into effect.
In 1992, McDonald's opened its first fast-food restaurant in the Chinese capital of Beijing.
In 1993, labor leader Cesar Chavez died in San Luis, Arizona, at age 66.
In 1998, James Earl Ray, who confessed to assassinating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and then insisted he'd been framed, died at a Nashville, Tennessee, hospital at age 70.
In 2007, Boris Yeltsin, Russia's first freely elected president, died in Moscow at age 76.
In 2020, at a White House briefing, President Donald Trump noted that researchers were looking at the effects of disinfectants on the coronavirus, and wondered aloud whether they could be injected into people.
Ten years ago: France legalized same-sex marriage after a wrenching national debate that exposed deep conservatism in the nation's heartland and triggered huge demonstrations. Mullah Omar, the reclusive leader of the Taliban in Afghanistan, died in a Pakistani hospital. (News of Omar's death would not reach the United States for more than two years.) A car bomb exploded outside the French Embassy in Tripoli, wounding three people and partially setting the building on fire.
Five years ago: A man plowed a rental van into crowds of pedestrians in Toronto, killing 10 people and leaving 16 others hurt; police said the suspect, Alek Minassian, had posted a Facebook message indicating anger toward women. (Minassian is due to go to trial in February 2020.) French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day state visit to Washington by visiting George Washington's Mount Vernon estate with his host, President Donald Trump, and their wives. The Duchess of Cambridge, formerly known as Kate Middleton, gave birth to a new prince who was fifth in line to the British throne; Louis Arthur Charles was the third child for the duchess and her husband, Prince William.
One year ago: Russian forces in Ukraine tried to storm a steel plant housing soldiers and civilians in the southern city of Mariupol while attempting to crush the last corner of resistance in a location of high symbolic and strategic value to Moscow. More than 100 people were killed in southeast Nigeria in an explosion that rocked an illegal oil refinery. A California man who was part of a child exploitation ring in which members filmed themselves sexually abusing more than 20 children and then distributed the footage on the dark web was sentenced to life in prison.
Today's Birthdays: Actor Alan Oppenheimer is 93. Actor Lee Majors is 84. Irish nationalist Bernadette Devlin McAliskey is 76. Actor Blair Brown is 76. Writer-director Paul Brickman is 74. Actor Joyce DeWitt is 74. Actor James Russo is 70. Filmmaker-author Michael Moore is 69. Actor Judy Davis is 68. Actor Valerie Bertinelli is 63. Actor Craig Sheffer is 63. Actor-comedian-talk show host George Lopez is 62. U.S. Olympic gold medal skier Donna Weinbrecht is 58. Actor Melina Kanakaredes (kah-nah-KAH'-ree-deez) is 56. Rock musician Stan Frazier (Sugar Ray) is 55. Actor Scott Bairstow (BEHR'-stow) is 53. Actor-writer John Lutz is 50. Actor Barry Watson is 49. Rock musicians Aaron and Bryce Dessner (The National) are 47. Professional wrestler/actor John Cena is 46. Actor-writer-comedian John Oliver is 46. Actor Kal Penn is 46. Retired MLB All-Star Andruw Jones is 46. Actor Jaime King is 44. Pop singer Taio (TY'-oh) Cruz is 40. Actor Aaron Hill is 40. Actor Jesse Lee Soffer is 39. Actor Rachel Skarsten is 38. Rock musician Anthony LaMarca (The War on Drugs) is 36. Singer-songwriter John Fullbright is 35. Actor Dev Patel is 33. Actor Matthew Underwood is 33. Model Gigi Hadid is 28. Rock musicians Jake and Josh Kiszka (Greta Van Fleet) are 27. Actor Charlie Rowe (TV: "Salvation") is 27. Retired tennis player Ashleigh Barty is 27. U.S. Olympic gold medal snowboarder Chloe Kim is 23. | https://www.kanw.com/new-mexico-news/2023-04-23/today-in-history-april-23-hank-aarons-first-home-run | 2023-04-23 06:30:59 | 0 | https://www.kanw.com/new-mexico-news/2023-04-23/today-in-history-april-23-hank-aarons-first-home-run |
(LEX 18) — President Joe Biden declared a major disaster exists in Kentucky and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning July 26 and continuing.
Federal funding is available to Kentucky, eligible local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures in several counties.
These counties include Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, and Wolfe.
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Ice Cube & Vanilla Ice inspire Delaware couple's iced-out bathroom
A Magnolia couple are hip-hop fans with a novelty bathroom in their house that marries iconic '90s rappers Vanilla Ice with Ice Cube.
Newlyweds Chad and Marianne Hastings call their restroom "The Ice House." They also have a silly catchphrase for the room.
"We call it 'The cool place to handle your business,' " said Chad, 49, who graduated from Delaware State University.
What's in the Ice Cube & Vanilla Ice bathroom?
Once you step into the Ice House, you'll hear Ice Cube's 1992 hit song "Today Was A Good Day" or Vanilla Ice's famous tune "Ice Ice Baby."
The Ice House, a play on word the word outhouse, is a full bathroom off the Hastings' game room, located in their finished basement where guests enjoy "House Party'' marathons.
The bathroom features a trio of Vanilla Ice dolls still in original packaging mounted on the wall next to the shower. Multiple Funko Pop! figures of Ice Cube decorate the space, including one of the rapper in a Chevy Impala which decorates the top of their toilet.
Photos of the rappers line the walls. There are also custom collages Marianne assembled. One features a photoshopped version of Cube with a cheesy smile as he's rocking Vanilla Ice's skunk-striped hair.
There is a wall hanging of a record plaque for "Today Was a Good Day," plus a vinyl record of "Ice Ice Baby" behind glass.
Every detail of the Ice House pays tribute to Cube and Vanilla Ice, even the vanilla-painted walls.
"We've got vanilla air fresheners in there, Ice Breakers gum and ice mint hand wash. Anything that had a vanilla or ice effect, we threw in there," Chad said.
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How'd Ice Cube and Vanilla Ice inspire a bathroom?
The Hastings are competitive pinball players with a game room that features 13 pinball machines. Chad is president of the DelawarePinball Collective near Newport, for which Marianne is Delaware Women’s Pinball director.
While friends love their arcade setup, Chad wanted to create a more memorable conversation piece for guests. Then he pitched the Ice House idea to his wife.
"He said, ‘Do you care if I do Vanilla Ice?’ I said if you can add Ice Cube in there, I'm happy,” Marianne, 46, explained. "We're just two big kids with a house."
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What do friends think of the Ice House?
When the Hastings' friends come over, they get lots of photo requests for the Ice House.
"A lot of people go in there [and ask], 'Do you mind if I take a ...,' Chad explained in mid-sentence, before adding, "No, take all of the photos you want in there."
Why didn't Ice-T and Ice Spice make the cut?
Chad wanted to rapper incorporate rapper Ice-T into his bathroom, but it didn't work because he's not familiar with his music, he said.
Marianne joked about adding rapper Ice Spice to the room recently. But there's no way they could've added her to The Ice House when they launched it around 2017, because the rapper hadn't begun her career yet.
Vanilla Ice is coming to Delaware State Fair
The Hastings said they aren't sure if they'll see Vanilla Ice headline the Delaware State Fair on Saturday, July 22.
Friends are trying to get Vanilla Ice to come to their house, but Marianne, for one, isn't sure how that would happen.
"I'm like, is he really going to want to come to our basement to see this ... bathroom?''
If you have an interesting story idea, email lifestyle reporter Andre Lamar at alamar@gannett.com. Consider signing up for his weekly newsletter, DO Delaware, at delawareonline.com/newsletters.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — With public confidence diminished and justices sparring openly over the institution’s legitimacy, the Supreme Court on Monday will begin a new term that could push American law to the right on issues of race, voting and the environment.
Following June’s momentous overturning of nearly 50 years of constitutional protections for abortion rights, the court is diving back in with an aggressive agenda that seems likely to split its six conservative justices from its three liberals.
“It’s not going to be a sleepy term,” said Allison Orr Larsen, a William and Mary law professor. “Cases the court already has agreed to hear really have the potential to bring some pretty significant changes to the law.”
Into this swirling mix steps new Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the court’s first Black woman. Jackson took the seat of Justice Stephen Breyer, a member of the court’s liberal wing, who retired in June. She’s not expected to alter the liberal-conservative divide on the court, but for the first time the court has four women as justices and white men no longer hold a majority.
The court, with three appointees of President Donald Trump, could discard decades of decisions that allow colleges to take account of race in admissions and again weaken the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, the crown jewel of the civil rights movement.
In a separate elections case, a Republican-led appeal could dramatically change the way elections for Congress and the presidency are conducted by handing more power to state legislatures and taking it away from state courts.
Also on the agenda is a clash over the rights of a business owner with a religious objection to working with same-sex couples on their weddings.
In the term’s first arguments Monday, the justices are being asked to limit the reach of the Clean Water Act, nation’s main law to combat water pollution. The case involves an Idaho couple who won an earlier high court round in their bid to build a house on property near a lake without getting a permit under that law.
The outcome could change the rules for millions of acres of property that contain wetlands.
A Supreme Court decision for the couple could strip environmental protections from 45 million acres and threaten water quality for millions of people, said Sam Sankar, senior vice president of the Earthjustice environmental group.
“It’s going to help a lot of industries. It’s going to hurt real people,” Sankar said.
But Damien Schiff, representing the couple, said a favorable court ruling could free ordinary property owners from worrying about large fines and years of delays. “You don’t have to be a large industrial company or large property owner to have a problem,” Schiff said.
There’s little expectation that the outcomes in the highest-profile cases will be anything other than conservative victories, following last term’s outcomes. In their first full term together, the conservatives ruled not only on abortion, but expanded gun rights, enhanced religious rights, reined in the government’s ability to fight climate change and limited Biden administration efforts to combat COVID-19.
Deborah Archer, president of the American Civil Liberties Union, underscored the long odds facing defenders of affirmative action in college admissions.
“It is most certainly an uphill climb. We’re in a scary place where we are relying on Justice Roberts,” Archer said.
Her assessment stems from Chief Justice John Roberts’ long-standing support, both as a judge and a White House lawyer in the 1980s, for limits on considerations of race in education and voting.
“It’s a sordid business, this divvying us up by race,” Roberts wrote in a 2006 redistricting case from Texas.
Last term’s epic decisions might have produced bruised feelings among the justices anyway. But the leak of the abortion decision in early May, seven weeks before it was released, exacerbated tensions on the court, several justices have said. The court has apparently not identified the source of the leak, Breyer said in a recent interview on CNN.
Justice Elena Kagan delivered a series of talks over the summer in which she said the public’s view of the court can be damaged especially when changes in its membership lead to big changes in the law.
“It just doesn’t look like law when some new judges appointed by a new president come in and start just tossing out the old stuff,” Kagan said in an appearance last month at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island.
Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito both took issue with Kagan, if obliquely. Roberts said it was wrong to equate disagreement with the court’s decisions with questions of legitimacy.
In a comment Tuesday to The Wall Street Journal, Alito didn’t name Kagan. “But saying or implying that the court is becoming an illegitimate institution or questioning our integrity crosses an important line,” he said, according to the newspaper.
Separately, Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, was interviewed on Thursday by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection. She stood by the false claim that the 2020 election was fraudulent, according to the committee chairman, Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss.
Ginni Thomas, a longtime conservative activist, texted with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and contacted lawmakers in Arizona and Wisconsin in the weeks after the election. In January, her husband was the only justice to vote to keep documents from the National Archives out of the committee’s hands.
Polls have shown a dip in approval for the court and respect for it. The latest Gallup Poll, released last week, reflected Americans’ lowest level of trust in the court in 50 years and a record-tying low approval rating.
In a talk to judges and lawyers in Colorado last month, Roberts reflected on the last year at the court, calling it an “an unusual one and difficult in many respects.” Following the leak, the court was ringed with an 8-foot security fence, and Roberts called it “gut-wrenching” to drive to work past the barricades. He also said it was “unnatural” to hear arguments without the public present, a concession to the coronavirus pandemic.
Now the barricades are down and the public will be allowed inside the courtroom for arguments for the first time since March 2020. The court will keep one pandemic practice, broadcasting live audio of arguments.
Roberts seemed eager to look ahead. “I think just moving forward from things that were unfortunate in the year is the best way to respond to it,” he said.
Last term, the court moved “firmly in a rightward direction,” said Irv Gornstein, executive director of the Supreme Court Institute at Georgetown University’s law school. “There is no reason to think this coming term or any term in the foreseeable future will be any different.”
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers now have two of the top three overall picks from the 2018 NFL draft class on their roster, and both happen to be quarterbacks.
The big question is which one will start this season for Carolina.
The Panthers view their starting QB job as an open competition between the newly acquired Baker Mayfield and incumbent Sam Darnold, one that will ultimately be decided at training camp and in preseason games.
Panthers coach Matt Rhule has previously said he viewed Darnold as his starter, but that was before the team announced Wednesday it had struck a trade with Cleveland for Mayfield, whose relationship with the Browns quickly deteriorated after they began pursuing and later landed quarterback Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans.
Trade talks between the Panthers and Browns had been ongoing for months, but the deal didn’t come to fruition until Mayfield helped bridge the financial gap between the teams by agreeing to take a $3.5 million pay cut. The Browns will pay Mayfield $10.5 million in 2022 and the Panthers will pay him $4.8 million.
Both Mayfield and Darnold are set to become unrestricted free agents after the season.
Mayfield enters the competition with a presumptive edge over Darnold — at least on paper.
The former No. 1 pick from Oklahoma is 29-30 as an NFL starter in four seasons with Cleveland, helping lead the Browns to a playoff win in 2020 after finishing 11-5 in the regular season. He’s thrown for 14,125 yards with 92 touchdowns and 56 interceptions.
Darnold, the No. 3 pick in ’18, is 17-32 as a starter with the New York Jets and Panthers and has never posted a winning season, let alone reach the playoffs. He’s thrown for 10,624 yards with 54 touchdowns and 52 interceptions.
But for Mayfield to win the job he'll first have to win over new Panthers offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo, a former critic of his, and catch up on the team's playbook installation.
When McAdoo was out of football in 2018, he told the New York Post he had plenty of reservations about Mayfield in the NFL, including his height, athleticism, hand size and the offense he played in with the Sooners.
“I didn’t see a lot of pro-style football in his college tape,” McAdoo said. “And if you’re short you have to be able to make up for it some way, somehow, and personality doesn’t do that. I didn’t think he was a great athlete. This guy is kind of like a pocket quarterback that is short and with small hands, that’s what I worry about.”
And then there's Panthers wide receiver Robbie Anderson, who earlier this offseason addressed reports that Mayfield may wind up in Carolina by responding with “Nooooo" on social media.
Anderson has since said he was trying to be supportive of his teammate Darnold, and that it wasn't meant to be a dig at Mayfield. He also tweeted on Wednesday, “I don't have an issue with Baker stop tryna paint that narrative.”
The addition of Mayfield represents Carolina's latest attempt to find stability at the quarterback position.
The Panthers haven't made the playoffs since 2017 and owner David Tepper has said in the past the team's top priority is shoring up its QB spot.
The revolving door started in earnest in 2000 when Carolina replaced longtime starter Cam Newton with Teddy Bridgewater. Bridgewater went 4-11 in 15 starts before being dealt to the Denver Broncos after just one season.
The Panthers then sent three picks to the New York Jets for Darnold last year, figuring they could resurrect his sagging career. But Darnold struggled with decision-making behind a patchwork offensive line, going 4-7 as a starter with 13 interceptions and nine touchdown passes while being sacked 35 times. The team re-signed Newton midseason, but he failed to win in five starts and was not brought back this offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
It seems the team has been looking for Darnold's replacement since finishing 5-12 last season.
Carolina set its sights on Watson, making a big push to land the controversial QB only to lose out to the Browns. And Carolina drafted Matt Corral from Mississippi in the third round with an eye toward developing him for the future.
If nothing else, Mayfield's arrival adds some intrigue to Carolina's regular-season home opener against the Browns on Sept. 11.
TickPick, a secondary ticket marketplace, reports it sold more tickets on Wednesday for the Browns-Panthers game after the trade was announced than for the entire month of June combined and the cheapest ticket increased from $78 to $133.
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US government ponders the meaning of race and ethnicity
(AP) - Nyhiem Way is weary of people conflating African American and Black. Shalini Parekh wants a way for South Asian people to identify themselves differently than East Asians with roots in places like China or Japan. And Byron Haskins wants the U.S. to toss racial and ethnic labels altogether.
“When you set up categories that are used to place people in boxes, sometime you miss the truth of them,” said Haskins, who describes himself as African American.
Way, Parekh and Haskins’ voices are among more than 4,300 comments pending before the Biden administration as it contemplates updating the nation’s racial and ethnic categories for the first time since 1997.
There’s a lot to consider.
Some Black Americans want their ancestors’ enslavement recognized in how they are identified. Some Jewish people believe their identity should be seen as its own ethnic category and not only a religion. The idea of revising categories for ethnic and racial identities, both in the census and in gathering demographic information between head counts, have fueled editorials and think-tank essays as well as thousands of written comments by individuals in what is almost a Rorschach test for how Americans identify themselves.
The White House’s Office of Management and Budget is set to decide on new classifications next year and is hosting three virtual town halls on the subject this week.
Some conservatives question the process itself, saying the overarching premise that Americans need more ethnic categories will only accelerate Balkanization.
“By creating and deepening sub-national identities, the government further contributes to the decline of one national American identity,” wrote Mike Gonzalez, a senior fellow at The Heritage Foundation, in his personal comment posted on the OMB web page seeking public input.
That view contrasts sharply with those who say previous categories have overlooked nuances.
“This is certainly a singular moment and opportunity to greatly improve and enhance the accuracy and completeness of the data,” Mario Beovides, director of policy and legislative affairs for the NALEO Educational Fund, said during a recent forum.
The proposed changes would create a new category for people of Middle Eastern and North African descent, also known by the acronym MENA, who are now classified as white but say they have been routinely undercounted.
The process also would combine the race and ethnic origin questions into a single query, because some advocates say the current method of asking about race and separately about ethnic origin often confuses Hispanic respondents. With the revisions, the government would try to get more detailed answers on race and ethnicity by asking about country of origin.
Another proposal recommends striking from federal government forms the words “Negro” and “Far East,” now widely regarded as pejorative. The terms “majority” and “minority” would also be dropped because some officials say they fail to reflect the nation’s complex racial and ethnic diversity.
Several Black Americans, like Way, whose ancestors were enslaved, said in public comments to the OMB that they would like to be identified in a category such as American Freedmen, Foundational Black Americans or American Descendants of Slavery to distinguish themselves from Black immigrants, or even white individuals born in Africa, as well as reflecting their ancestors’ history in the U.S.
Way also recommended substituting the word “population group” for “race.”
Conflating “African American” with “Black” has “blurred what it means to be an African American in this country,” Way, who works for a pharmaceutical company in Athens, Georgia, said in a telephone interview.
Haskins, a retired government worker from Lansing, Michigan, suggested eliminating race categories like “white” and “Black” since they perpetuate “deeply rooted unjust socio-political constructs.”
Instead, he said people should be able to self-identify as they wish. When his sociologist daughter points out the difficulty of aggregating such data into something useful to address inequalities in housing or voting, or tailoring health or education programs to the needs of communities, he tells her, “Go crazy at it. That’s what you’re being paid for.”
“You need to search for the truth and not just stay with the old categories because someone decided, ‘That is what we decided,’” Haskins said.
Parekh is asking the government to distinguish South Asians from East Asians.
“When these groups are assessed together, one loses a lot of important granularity that can help differentiate issues that are specific to one group and not another,” Parekh said.
The MENA community appears to be having a related problem, based on several comments to OMB. Without its own category, the group’s political power is diluted. People could benefit from cohesive representation, especially if identities were taken into account in drawing political districts, advocates said.
It comes down to something even more personal for Houda Meroueh, who described herself to the Biden administration as a 73-year-old Arab American woman.
“When I go to the doctor’s office I do not feel they have the information necessary to understand my medical history or my culture,” she said. “For all these reasons I want to be counted as who I am. Not as white.”
Jordan Steiner said ethnic categories should be expanded to include not only MENA, but other groups like Jews who often regard themselves not only as members of a religious group but an ethnic one too.
Jessica Aksoy commended the proposals to expand the categories, saying she often felt limited about which boxes to check as someone of Turkish, European and Jewish heritage.
“Recognizing our differences is honoring and celebrating the rich melting pot of America,” Aksoy said. “The face of America is changing, and this initiative is for progress in recognizing that.”
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected from a playoff game after stomping on the chest of Sacramento's Domantas Sabonis.
The play happened in the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the first-round playoff series on Monday night after Stephen Curry grabbed a defensive rebound.
With the Warriors pushing the ball up court and Sabonis on the ground, Green took a hard step right on Sabonis' chest. Sabonis stayed down for a a few minutes as the officials reviewed the play.
Sabonis was called for a technical foul for grabbing Green's leg and Green was given a flagrant-2 foul that led to an automatic ejection.
During the review, the fans in Sacramento yelled derogatory chants toward Green, who egged them on by waving his hands, holding a hand to his ear calling for louder cheers and standing on a chair.
This isn't the first playoff infraction for Green, who got suspended for one game during the 2016 Finals after accumulating too many flagrant fouls in the playoffs that season.
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — The number of Venezuelans taken into custody at the U.S. border with Mexico soared in August, while fewer migrants from Mexico and some Central American countries were stopped, officials said Monday.
Venezuelans surpassed Guatemalans and Hondurans to become the second-largest nationality after Mexicans among migrants crossing the U.S. border illegally. U.S. authorities stopped Venezuelans 25,349 times in August, up 43% from 17,652 times in July and four times the 6,301 stops recorded in August 2021.
At the same time, it was the third straight month that fewer immigrants from Mexico and Central America’s Northern Triangle countries of Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Those nationalities have dominated the mix for decades.
Overall, U.S. authorities stopped migrants 203,598 times in August, up 1.8% from 199,976 times in July but down 4.7% from 213,593 times in August 2021.
Authorities stopped migrants 2.15 million times from October through August, the first time that measure topped 2 million during the government’s fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. It was a 39% increase from 1.54 million stops the same period a year earlier.
Border crossings have been fueled partly by repeat crossers because there are no legal consequences for getting expelled under a pandemic-era rule that denies a right to seek asylum. Even so, the numbers are extraordinarily high.
Migration from Cuba and Nicaragua remained high, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data. Cubans were stopped 19,057 times in August, down from 20,096 times in July but up from 4,496 in August 2021. Nicaraguans were stopped 11,742 times, down from 12,075 in July but up from 9,979 in August 2021.
It’s the latest sign of rapidly changing migration flows as U.S. authorities wrestle with unusually large influxes overall.
While no single reason can be pinpointed, it is extremely challenging for the U.S. to expel migrants from Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba under the pandemic rule known as Title 42, which U.S. officials invoke to deny people a chance at seeking asylum on grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19. U.S. relations with all three countries are strained, making it difficult to send them home.
“Failing communist regimes in Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba are driving a new wave of migration across the Western Hemisphere, including the recent increase in encounters at the southwest U.S. border,” said Chris Magnus, commissioner of CBP, which oversees the Border Patrol.
Mexico accepts migrants expelled under Title 42 if they are from Guatemala, Honduras or El Salvador, in addition to Mexico. While the pandemic rule applies to all nationalities in theory, people from those four countries are most affected.
The Biden administration is leaning on other countries in the Americas to absorb more people fleeing their homes.
About 6.8 million Venezuelans have left their homeland since an economic crisis took hold in earnest in 2014 for the country of 28 million people. Most have gone to nearby nations in Latin America and the Caribbean, including more than 2.4 million who are in neighboring Colombia.
Venezuelan migration to the U.S. plummeted early this year after Mexico introduced restrictions on air travel but has increased in recent months as more come over land through the notoriously dangerous Darien Gap in Panama.
Nearly 7 of every 10 stops of Venezuelans crossing illegally during August occurred in the Border Patrol’s Del Rio, Texas, sector, making it the busiest of the agency’s nine sectors on the Mexican border. Migrants were stopped more than 52,000 times in the Del Rio sector, many of them around the city of Eagle Pass, with El Paso, Texas, a distant second with about 29,000 stops.
The trend of more Venezuelans is reflected in daily headlines. Roughly 50 migrants that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis flew to the upscale Massachusetts island of Martha’s Vineyard were all Venezuelan, as were five of the six people whom U.S. authorities found drowned in the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass in early September. The sixth was from Nicaragua.
Title 42 encourages repeat attempts because there are no legal consequences for getting caught. In August, 157,921 migrants crossed at least once, with 55,333 from Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua and 56,979 from Mexico or the Northern Triangle countries.
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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been prematurely counted out more than once in his relatively short but action-packed political career.
Battered and bruised after seeing his Socialists take a drumming in local and regional elections in May, Sánchez took no time to lick his wounds. The very next day he stunned his buoyant rivals by bringing forward general elections from December to this Sunday, smack in the middle of the sweltering Spanish summer.
Translated from politics to street talk that was the equivalent of saying: Let’s settle this, once and for all.
Most polling points to the conservative Popular Party led by Alberto Núñez Feijóo getting the most votes and being in position to form a coalition government with the far-right Vox party. If that comes about, Spain would follow a European drift to the right and put in question the two main pillars of Sánchez’s leftist government — the green energy revolution backed by the European Union and an ambitious women’s rights and LGBTQ agenda.
Núñez Feijóo and other critics often call Sánchez untrustworthy and willing to do anything to stay in power, but nobody accuses him of flinching when it comes to a fight.
A Madrid native, former basketball player and economics professor, Sánchez, 51, has proven he can pull off the unexpected. After mounting a grassroots insurgency to return to power as the Socialist party’s general secretary in 2017, one year later he led Spain’s first successful no-confidence motion to overthrow his conservative predecessor and move into the prime minister’s office.
To stay in power, Sánchez had to enlist a far-left anti-establishment party in 2019 for the country’s first coalition in nearly half a century of democratic rule. Now he will have to pull off another win against the odds.
Neither a moving speaker nor a great debater, many consider him out of touch.
“(Sánchez’s) biggest talent is his sense of opportunity. The perplexing thing is how little he is able to capitalize on it (among voters),” political analyst Josep Ramoneda, a longtime observer of Spain’s Left, told The Associated Press.
“Why can’t he win the people’s trust? There are many factors, but it is true that he has a somewhat elitist tone of voice. He is, if you will permit me, too handsome to be prime minister. When he walks he has this swagger,” Ramoneda said.
“And then there is something else: He is unable to transmit the same authority that long-standing prime ministers have commanded,” the analyst said.
Sánchez, however, has consistently shown strength in forming policy, negotiating deals and making the tough call.
He has been a hyperactive legislator despite leading a minority coalition government.
One of his early acts as prime minister was the highly symbolic removal of the body of dictator Francisco Franco from a public mausoleum. Sánchez established his feminist credentials by always having more women than men in his Cabinet and with women deputy prime ministers in charge of the economy, environment and energy, and employment.
Fluent in English, Sánchez increased Spain’s profile in Brussels, where he is a firm EU backer and ally of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, despite her belonging to Europe’s conservatives.
He responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with one of the strictest lockdowns in Europe, an aggressive aid package to help people keep their jobs, and a campaign that made Spain a world leader in vaccination rates.
On the economic front, he passed expansive budgets and major labor and pension overhauls, and he persuaded Brussels to let Spain and Portugal bend EU rules to curtail energy prices and curb inflation. He lobbied for Spain to secure 140 billion euros in direct transfers and loans from the EU pandemic recovery funds, putting much of that money into clean energy sources. Spain’s economy is growing and creating jobs despite turbulence from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The seeds of his current troubles were planted when Sánchez won back-to-back elections in 2019 but still needed to form a governing coalition with the far-left Unidas Podemos (United We Can) party. During that campaign he had said he “would not sleep well” if he had United We Can members in important Cabinet posts. Four years later, a sexual consent law championed by his equality minister, a Podemos politician, inadvertently reduced prison terms for hundreds of sexual offenders in the biggest misstep by his government.
What his supporters see as one of Sánchez’s biggest successes has also been used against him. Having inherited restive Catalonia in the aftermath of its failed 2017 secession attempt, Sánchez reduced tensions there by opening talks with the separatists and pardoning nine of their imprisoned leaders. He later revised laws on sedition and misuse of public funds in a clear bone thrown to separatists facing legal troubles.
The Popular Party and many swing voters say Sánchez appeased the separatists in Catalonia and the Basque Country to win their backing in Parliament.
Sánchez’s chances depend on a strong turnout for his Socialists, who have surged in Catalonia while falling elsewhere, the revamped far-left coalition Sumar (Joining Forces) and a handful of smaller parties.
He has escaped some very tight squeezes. As prime minister, he has survived two no-confidence motions and a cliffhanger vote on a critical labor bill.
Nothing, however, tops his resurgence from being pushed out as the Socialist party general secretary in 2016. Sánchez launched what many viewed as a Quixotic road trip to drum up support across Spain from rank-and-file party members. It worked, and he won an internal party primary to return to power.
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