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Jury deliberations enter 3rd day in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Jurors entered a third day of deliberations Wednesday in a trial that centers on a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker disclosed that the jury had asked for sticky notes. He also told lawyers that two jurors saw him outside the courthouse. Their reaction: “Wow, you look so different without your robe,” the judge said.
Adam Fox, Barry Croft Jr., Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta are charged with a kidnapping conspiracy. Three of them also face additional charges, including conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction, namely an explosive.
The trial has covered 18 days since March 8, including 13 days of testimony.
Prosecutors said the conspiracy against Whitmer was fueled by anti-government extremism and anger over her COVID-19 restrictions. The men trained with a crudely built “shoot house” to replicate her vacation home in September 2020, according to testimony.
Fox and Croft, traveled to Elk Rapids, Michigan, that same weekend to see the location of the governor’s lakeside property and a nearby bridge, evidence showed. Harris and Caserta have been described as “soldiers” in the scheme.
Another man, Ty Garbin, who pleaded guilty, said the goal was to get Whitmer before the fall election and create enough chaos to create a civil war and stop Joe Biden from winning the presidency.
Defense lawyers attacked the government’s investigation and the use of a crucial informant, Dan Chappel. They claimed Chappel was the real leader, taking direction from the FBI and keeping the group on edge while recording them for months.
Croft is from Bear, Delaware, while the others are from Michigan.
Whitmer, a Democrat, rarely talks publicly about the plot, though she referred to “surprises” during her term that seemed like “something out of fiction” when she filed for reelection on March 17.
She has blamed former President Donald Trump for fomenting anger over coronavirus restrictions and refusing to condemn right-wing extremists like those charged in the case.
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"CBS Saturday Morning" featured a segment suggesting adding insects into a diet could provide benefits for a growing world affected by climate change.
To counter meat, soybean derived proteins or other high-carbon foods, the segment described efforts by climate experts and scientists to explore farming bugs to protect the planet.
"We all know how important insects are for the environment, but climate researchers say bugs could be a game changer in the fight to protect the planet in ways you may not have imagined," host Dana Jacobson said.
Reporter Tina Kraus explained, "Adding some insects to the mix is customary in the kitchen in some parts of the world. Now climate experts think the protein-packed pests could offer a real solution to the global food crisis. Scientists in Germany are not pushing to get the critters your plate, they see another benefit."
GREG GUTFELD: WHAT’S WITH ALL THE PEOPLE EATING BUGS
One scientist interviewed said their intention is not to force bugs onto menus but be used as an alternative for animal feed.
"To have a more sustainable production of proteins, we need this and I see insects as a perfect tool," the scientist argued. "And you can make so many things out of insects, and to make the world better."
Kraus explained that this development is a reaction to the "large-scale growth of soybeans" that has been "blamed for extensive deforestation" while farming bugs require less food and water to sustain.
"It's estimated up to 1.2 trillion insects are raised on farms each year as companies race to find a high-protein, low-carbon solution to feed animals and the world's population," Kraus stated.
Jacobson concluded, "And with insect farming booming around the world, researchers are busy as bees looking for more climate-friendly fixes."
UTAH SCHOOL GIVES KIDS ‘DISGUSTING’ INSECTS TO EAT IN CLASS FOR CLIMATE ASSIGNMENT ON COWS KILLING THE EARTH
Climate change activists including global leaders and celebrities have advocated for people to incorporate bugs into their daily diets as a way to sustain the planet. According to a recent study from Michigan State University, many bugs, contrary to earlier prediction models, are expected to survive and even thrive in warmer climates.
However, this push to push people to eat bugs has met fierce opposition in the United States. In March, a Utah school teacher was caught on video insisting to her students that eating bugs is a necessity to help the environment.
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TULA and Krista Horton Have Once Again Teamed Up, This Time To Create The Brand's First-Ever Overnight Lip Treatment
NEW YORK, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TULA Skincare, the leading doctor founded, clean, and clinically effective prestige skincare brand has partnered with lifestyle influencer, Krista Horton, to launch its first-ever overnight lip treatment, TULA x Krista Horton Moisture Lip Mask Coconut Overnight Hydration Treatment.
No stranger to collaborating, TULA and Krista first partnered together in 2021 on a limited-edition version of TULA's So Polished Exfoliating Sugar Scrub - the brand's award winning exfoliator. So Refreshing, Hibiscus Lemonade Exfoliating Sugar Scrub was an instant hit with TULA's glow getters. In fact, after selling out in 2021 after just 5 weeks, it was restocked in 2022 only to sell out again!
On the heels of this success, the two have collaborated again, this time to launch the TULA x Krista Horton Moisture Lip Mask Coconut Overnight Hydration Treatment. This deeply nourishing and smoothing overnight lip mask is clinically proven to hydrate lips for 24 hours, and is formulated with lip peptides to plump and smooth lips, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E for hydration, coconut oil, avocado oil, and coconut extract to help nourish and soften lips, and evening primrose to condition lips overnight. It also includes TULA's patent pending S6Pro Complex®, a doctor-developed super six proprietary blend of three prebiotics and three probiotic extracts. Clinically tested, this complex helps to improve skin smoothness and maintain skin balance, strengthen the skin barrier, and protect from moisture loss.
"I am so happy to be working with TULA again. It was so fun to collaborate on a product that is everything I love and I know so many others will too," says lifestyle influencer and TULA partner, Krista Horton. "This lip mask is the perfect thing to include in your daily routine to give you that little 'pick me up' moment. My lips have never felt as smooth as after using it, and the scent will automatically make you feel like you're being transported to your favorite tropical destination."
"We are thrilled to be launching our first overnight lip treatment with Krista Horton who has been an incredible TULA partner," says TULA Skincare CEO, Savannah Sachs. "As we see hashtags like #lipmask amassing over a billion views on TikTok in recent months, we think this is the perfect time to expand our offerings in the lip category."
TULA x Krista Horton Moisture Lip Mask Coconut Overnight Hydration Treatment launches today, May 9, 2023 on tula.com. It will also be sold in-store and online at Sephora.
About TULA Skincare
TULA, meaning "balance" in Sanskrit, is a clean and clinically effective prestige skincare and wellness brand built on the power of probiotic extracts, which are clinically proven to nourish, soothe, and balance skin. Founded by practicing gastroenterologist, Dr. Roshini Raj, TULA Skincare sits at the intersection of beauty and wellness and believes the same ingredients that are good for your body are also good for your skin. With a focus on being healthy and confident rather than perfect, TULA aims to inspire everyone to #EmbraceYourSkin. TULA Skincare was recently acquired by Procter & Gamble. TULA is a digitally native, social-first omni channel brand with DTC as a core capability and is also available through its beauty retail partners including Ulta Beauty, Sephora, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus in the US and internationally at Sephora Canada, in MECCA's Australia and New Zealand markets, in China on global e-commerce site TMALL, and at Space NK in the UK. For more information and the latest news on TULA Skincare, visit www.tula.com.
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Published 9:59 am Wednesday, February 8, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: January 22, 2019 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $75,803.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Debra Dorr FKA Debra K. Geike, a single woman MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on January 28, 2019 as Document Number A643990 in the Office of the County Recorder of Mower County, Minnesota. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Rocket Mortgage, LLC, FKA Quicken Loans, LLC, FKA Quicken Loans Inc. by assignment recorded on December 14, 2022 as Document Number A673094 in the Office of the County Recorder of Mower County, Minnesota. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Land situated in the County of Mower in the State of MN Lot 15, Block 4, Parker and Browns Addition to the City of Austin, Minnesota. STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 401 3RD AVE SW, AUSTIN, MN 55912 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Mower County, Minnesota. THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $92,089.66 TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Quicken Loans Inc. RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Rocket Mortgage, LLC TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 34.575.0830 TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 100039034193783828 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt then remaining secured by such mortgage, or any part thereof, or, if the action or proceeding has been instituted, that the same has been discontinued, or that an execution upon the judgment rendered therein has been returned unsatisfied, in whole or in part. PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 07, 2023 at 10:00 AM. PLACE OF SALE: Mower County Sheriff’s Office, Mower County Law Enforcement Center, 201 First Street NE, Austin, MN 55912. to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on September 7, 2023. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None Dated: January 04, 2023 ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC, FKA QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, FKA QUICKEN LOANS INC. Mortgagee TROTT LAW, P.C.
By: /s/ N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. Samuel R. Coleman, Esq. *Sung Woo Hong, Esq.* Attorneys for Mortgagee 25 Dale Street North St. Paul, MN 55102 (651) 209-9760
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Biotox Gold is a liquid weight loss formula designed to burn belly fat and detoxify your body.
By taking drops of Biotox Gold daily, you can purportedly lose weight rapidly by taking advantage of a “30-second morning ritual.”
Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about Biotox Gold and how it works today in our review.
What is Biotox Gold?
Biotox Gold is a weight loss supplement available exclusively online through BiotoxGold.com.
Made with a blend of concentrated natural ingredients, the liquid formula is designed to boost energy and metabolism, making it easier to lose weight.
According to reviews shared on the official Biotox Gold website, some customers have lost over 50 pounds after taking Biotox Gold for just two months – or nearly 1lb per day. One customer nearly lost 2lbs per day with Biotox Gold, dropping 18lbs in just 10 days.
Each bottle of Biotox Gold is priced at $79, and all purchases are backed by a 60 day moneyback guarantee.
How Does Biotox Gold Work?
Biotox Gold is marketed specifically to people who have tried diets before – but didn’t achieve the results they wanted.
According to the makers of Biotox Gold, people struggle to lose weight with dieting because they’re not targeting the root cause of weight loss: a fat-resistant hormone.
When your body has high levels of a specific fat-resistant hormone, it’s virtually impossible to lose weight – even when you’re dieting, exercising, and doing everything right.
Biotox Gold aims to help by balancing levels of this fat-resistant hormone and restoring them to normal, helping you enjoy powerful weight loss effects.
Just take 10 drops of Biotox Gold per day (30 drops per day) to rapidly lose weight. According to customer reviews shared on the official website, people have lost around 0.5lbs to 1lb of fat per day while taking Biotox Gold, leading to significant weight loss in a few weeks.
Who Created Biotox Gold?
Biotox Gold was created by a woman named Tonya. One day, Tonya walked into her house and caught her husband cheating with a woman half her age. Tonya was devastated, and the incident led to divorce.
Instead of getting mad, Tonya decided to get even. She started researching the best and easiest ways to lose weight.
To make a long story short, Tonya stumbled upon the ingredients in Biotox Gold, tested different formulas on herself, and now sells the formula online to anyone who wants to enjoy powerful weight loss effects.
Tonya lost a considerable amount of weight in a short period of time while taking Biotox Gold. She hooked up with a more handsome man than her ex-husband, and now her ex-husband is miserable and single while Tonya is happier than ever.
Biotox Gold Ingredients
Biotox Gold contains a concentrated blend of multiple liquid ingredients. Some of these ingredients boost your metabolism, while others target the weight loss-resistant hormone to restore normal levels.
Overall, the makers of Biotox Gold claim to have added 20 natural plants to the formula. Although they do not disclose the full list of ingredients, dosages, and concentrations upfront, we know many of the ingredients in Biotox Gold and how they work.
Here are some of the ingredients in Biotox Gold and how they work:
Ginseng: One of the most science-backed ingredients in Biotox Gold is ginseng. Popular in traditional Korean and Chinese medicine for centuries, ginseng can boost your immunity and metabolism, helping to prepare your body for further weight loss.
Guarana: Naturally found in the jungles of South America, guarana has been used for centuries for energy and metabolism. Today, many popular energy drinks use a combination of caffeine and guarana to boost energy. In Biotox Gold, the guarana can boost energy to provide anti-aging benefits, according to the manufacturer, while also making it easy to maintain a caloric deficit.
Grape Seed Extract: Grape seed extract is rich with natural antioxidants like resveratrol. Also found in wine, resveratrol is prized for its anti-aging and weight loss effects. The only problem with resveratrol is that you need to consume a significant number of grapes (or a significant amount of wine) to get a good dose of it. With the concentrated grape seed extract in Biotox Gold, you can get a substantial dose of resveratrol to accelerate weight loss and anti-aging effects.
Malabar Tamarind: According to the makers of Biotox Gold, Malabar tamarind is an exotic ingredient known only to people in a small village in Indonesia. In fact, Malabar tamarind is another name for Garcinia cambogia, one of the trendiest diet pill ingredients of the last decade. Each drop of Biotox Gold contains Garcinia cambogia to supress appetite, accelerate weight loss, boost metabolism and energy, and help you achieve your weight loss goals.
Cayenne Pepper: Biotox Gold contains cayenne pepper and its active ingredient capsaicin. Capsaicin has been shown to “heat up” your body to encourage fat burning, making it easier to lose significant weight. When you take the cayenne pepper in Biotox Gold daily, you’re helping your body burn away fat and making it easier to maintain a caloric deficit.
African Mango Extract: Along with Garcinia cambogia, African mango extract has been one of the trendiest weight loss supplement ingredients of the last decade. Each serving of Biotox Gold contains a strong dose of African mango extract, which is typically used to suppress appetite, boost metabolism, and encourage fat burning.
Green Tea Extract: Biotox Gold contains epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) from green tea extract. Studies show green tea extract and its antioxidants like EGCG can lead to significant weight loss results. When taking Biotox Gold daily, you’re flooding your body with antioxidants that can encourage fat burning, force your body into weight loss mode, and support healthy inflammation throughout your body to prepare you for further weight loss.
Amino Acids: Biotox Gold contains two amino acids, including L-tryptophan and L-carnitine. The two popular amino acids work in different ways to support weight loss. L-carnitine is found in many preworkout and post-workout formulas for its effects on blood flow, energy, and muscle development. L-tryptophan, meanwhile, is found in many sleep aid supplements for its connection to relaxation. Although the two amino acids work in different ways, they both form the building blocks of protein within the body, and they could have powerful effects on energy and weight loss overall.
Chromium: Biotox Gold contains a single mineral, chromium, linked to weight loss and blood sugar. Many diabetics take chromium daily for its effects on blood sugar. Studies show diabetics tend to have lower chromium levels than non-diabetics, which is why a chromium supplement could be important.
Other Herbal & Plant Extracts: Biotox Gold also contains a blend of other herbal and plant extracts from around the world, including maca, licorice (and the glycyrrhizin inside licorice), raspberry ketones, eleuthero root, and more.
Scientific Evidence for Biotox Gold
The makers of Biotox Gold provide limited information about the supplement, how it works, and the science behind the formula. However, according to the official website, customers have lost anywhere from 0.5 to 2lbs of fat per day with Biotox Gold. Below, we’ll review some of the scientific evidence supporting Biotox Gold.
The official Biotox Gold website cites a small number of sources to validate its claims. However, most of those sources are blogs – not placebo-controlled trials published in peer-reviewed journals. And, without knowing the dosage or concentration of any ingredients within Biotox Gold, it’s difficult to compare the supplement to competing supplements or modern studies.
As proof Garcinia cambogia (labeled as Malabar tamarind) works as advertised, the makers of Biotox Gold cite this 2013 study on the natural ingredient. In that study, researchers found Garcinia cambogia had natural chemicals like hydroxycitric acid (HCA) that could help with serotonin levels and glucose update, leading to anti-obesity effects.
Biotox Gold also contains ginseng, which has been used for thousands of years as a natural remedy. Today, some studies have connected ginseng to significant weight loss effects. In this 2014 study, for example, researchers found ginseng had a significant weight on weight loss and improved gut microbiota in participants.
One of the most science-backed ingredients for weight loss in Biotox Gold is green tea extract, labeled as EGCG on the official Biotox Gold website. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a natural antioxidant found in green tea linked to powerful weight loss effects. In this 2009 study, researchers found the catechins in green tea – including EGCG – significantly decreased body weight. In a separate study from 2014, researchers analyzed 14 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on green tea and found consistent, steady weight loss across most of these trials, with participants losing 4 to 6lbs more weight, on average, than a placebo.
Although some of the ingredients in Biotox Gold are linked to weight loss, there’s limited evidence they can help you lose 0.5 to 2lbs per day – especially without diet or exercise.
Biotox Gold Reviews: How Much Weight Can You Lose?
According to customer reviews shared on the official Biotox Gold website, customers have lost anywhere from 0.5 to 1lb per day while taking Biotox Gold.
Some customers have lost as much as 50lbs in 2 months, for example, with no reported changes in their diet or exercise habits.
Typically, a good diet and exercise program can lead to weight loss of around 0.5lbs to 1lb per week. To lose 1lb per week, you need to maintain a daily calorie deficit of around 500. Biotox Gold customers, meanwhile, report losing as much as 1lb per day, which is an impressive weight loss result.
Here are some of the Biotox Gold reviews and weight loss claims shared by customers online:
One reviewer describes Biotox Gold as “one of the best investments [she has] ever made,” claiming she has enjoyed powerful weight loss results with the formula; overall, she describes Biotox Gold as a “game changer”
One customer claims his energy levels “have soared” since he started to take Biotox Gold; he describes the formula as “an awesome product for weight loss” while also helping in other areas of his life
One customer has “lost over 50 pounds” in just “2 short months” of taking Biotox Gold; she took Biotox Gold every morning, once a day, and dropped from 273lbs to 218lbs (55lbs total) while feeling better and having more energy than ever before; that customer also claims she did not try any “useless diets or crazy exercises” to achieve these dramatic weight loss results
One customer was skeptical about Biotox Gold and how it worked, but she decided to give it a try; that customer lost nearly 2lbs a day, dropping 18lbs in jus 10 days with the formula
According to the official website, “thousands” of men and women have “lost 20, 40 and even 100lbs” by taking Biotox Gold
Biotox Gold Pricing
Biotox Gold is priced at $79 per bottle, although the price drops significantly when ordering multiple bottles. All 3 and 6 bottle packages come with 1 or 2 bonus bottles.
Here’s how pricing breaks down when ordering Biotox Gold online today:
- 1 Bottle (1 Month Supply): $79 + $9.95 Shipping
- 3 Bottles (3 Month Supply): $165 + $9.95 Shipping + 1 Free Bonus
- 6 Bottles (6 Month Supply): $252 + $9.95 Shipping + 2 Free Bonuses
Each bottle contains a one month supply of liquid Biotox Gold formula. The manufacturer recommends taking 10 drops or Biotox Gold three times per day, which means each bottle of Biotox Gold should contain around 900 drops (30 drops per day x 30 days).
Bonuses Included with Biotox Gold
If you buy the 3 or 6 bottle package of Biotox Gold, you get a bonus supplement called Complete Multi Vitamin. Also made by Biotox Nutrition, this multivitamin provides a significant daily dose of certain vitamins and minerals and is specifically meant to complement the effects of Biotox Gold.
Biotox Gold Refund Policy
Biotox Gold has a 60 day satisfaction guarantee included with all purchases.
You have 60 days to try the formula, see if it works for you, and determine if it’s the right choice for you. If you didn’t lose weight with Biotox Gold, or if you’re unhappy for any reason, then you can request a complete refund.
About Biotox Gold
Biotox Gold is made by a company named Biotox Nutrition. That company appears to make a single supplement: Biotox Gold.
Biotox Nutrition makes the supplement in the United States at an FDA-registered, GMP-certified facility. That facility is inspected by the FDA and Biotox Gold is made under sterile, strict, and precise standards.
A woman named Tonya contributed to the Biotox Gold formula. Tonya was searching for natural ways to lose weight easily. Her research led her to discover the ingredients in Biotox Gold. Today, Tonya wants to share her formula with the world to help anyone enjoy similar weight loss results.
You can contact the makers of Biotox Gold via the following:
Email: support@biotoxnutrition.com
Final Word
Biotox Gold is a liquid nutritional supplement designed to maximize fat burning by boosting metabolism and energy.
By taking 10 to 30 drops of Biotox Gold daily, you can purportedly lose anywhere from 0.5 to 2lbs of fat per day, according to customer testimonials shared at the official website.
To learn more about Biotox Gold or to buy the liquid formula online today, visit the official website at BiotoxNutrition.com.
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“The laws of karma say you’re gonna reap just what you sow.”
— Joe South
If the recent ugly fight between the Albany City and Dougherty County commissions over local-option sales tax revenue proved nothing else, it showed that the time has come for consolidation of the city and county governments.
The community wasted a whole lot of time and money years ago studying and discussing the strengths and weaknesses of combining the two governments, and a committee of some of the area’s brightest and most successful individuals came to the conclusion that consolidation would benefit the community.
But when it came time to vote, commission members like Tommie Postell, Jack Stone and John Hayes rejected the progressive concept for varying reasons, and the two governments have moved clunkily forward in the years since.
The detractors tried to finesse their way around reasons for voting down the measure, but conversations with them after city and county votes offered insight into reasoning that has kept consolidation — and progress — from becoming reality.
No. 1 among the reasons had to do with Albany Utilities, then called the Water, Gas & Light Commission. That entity was — and remains — a cash cow for the city, and Albany commissioners who voted against consolidation said they were not satisfied with the committee’s plans for usage of WG&L funds, which amounted to tens of millions of dollars each year.
(Interesting note about WG&L: City Attorney Nathan Davis noted that when the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG) informed WG&L officials that money sent to that entity as a hedge against deregulation (which for Albany was in excess of $100 million) would be returned over the course of several years because feared deregulation never materialized, officials at WG&L at first did not inform city officials, intending to keep the funding solely for utility authority use. Eventually, when news emerged, an equitable split was negotiated. That split became moot when the city later took control of the Utilities Authority.)
The second reason opponents gave for voting against consolidation was, essentially, a fear of the unknown. The city and county governments had been functioning independently for decades, and the thought of ceding whatever assumed power commissioners held — or of losing their seats altogether — was too much for several to contemplate.
Third, and most egregious, among the reasons the city and county commissioners voted against consolidation was a notion, stirred primarily by Postell, Hayes and a couple of other commissioners on both boards, that consolidation was a “plot” by white officials to diminish the power of black voters and board members in a community whose population is overwhelmingly African American.
Ironically, Postell was a member of the committee that discussed at length and recommended consolidation, but he became one of the measure’s most outspoken opponents, citing, as he frequently did, concerns based on race.
Perhaps even more ironic is the fact that the consolidation plan that was put forward would actually have increased, not diluted, the potential for African-American strength in the combined government. The plan that was drawn up by the committee provided for five districts (of seven) with overwhelming majority black districts. Plus, the head of the consolidated government — whether that person would be called mayor, chairman or administrator — would be elected by the population at large.
Albany/Dougherty County had a significantly larger population then, but there was no way — as detractors claimed — that the proposed consolidation plan would have diluted black voting strength.
Bottom line? Several commissioners at the time — even those crying racial injustice or lack of fiscal responsibility — were afraid they’d lose their seats in a consolidated government, and they didn’t want to risk that happening, even if consolidation would have saved the government millions and millions of dollars on duplicative services.
Several officials on the current boards have mentioned consolidation as a possible solution in the aftermath of the kerfuffle over LOST, and that’s encouraging. But the truth is, few of them are willing to give up their perceived power on a personal level, even if doing so would offer the community a more streamlined, efficient government. As they showed in leaving $170 million in LOST funds at risk until the 11th hour — a disaster that would have cost property owners dearly — current officials are just like their predecessors: They’d much rather the community go up in flames than lose an iota of their own perceived power.
And that’s why we languish.
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CHICAGO (NewsNation) — The process of “growing meat” — made in a lab from a single animal cell — looks a lot like making cotton candy.
Tiny white flecks spin in a red liquid feeding their growth, clumping together over time until there’s enough muscle tissue to create a steak, chicken nuggets or, in the case of Clever Carnivore, a Chicago-style sausage.
“It’s full circle: (Chicago’s history) being the meat packing capital, the Stockyards, and bringing that back in a sustainable, eco-friendly, cruelty-free way,” said Ray Copley, a biomedical engineer who manages the startup’s cell line development.
Clever Carnivore is one of a handful of startups working to grow meat that is identical on a cellular level to farm-raised meat — without the need to raise livestock.
Proponents say that compared to traditional meat, this “cultivated meat” could cut down greenhouse gas emissions by 87%, and reduce supply chain volatility that has wreaked havoc on food prices in recent years. It uses less land, water and energy to produce.
It may also be an appealing solution for people who want to eat more sustainably but aren’t willing to give up meat.
“If cultivated meat doesn’t taste the same, cook the same and come in at the same price point … we know (it) can never convert the majority of consumers,” said Virginia Ramos, who founded the company with her husband Paul Burridge.
Where does my food come from?
While the advent of test-tube meat might seem like a scene out of “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” such a future is already here. Diners in Singapore have been able to taste cultivated chicken in high-end restaurants since 2020.
In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration just approved a second brand of lab-grown chicken for the market. However, its manufacture is likely too expensive for it to show up in the average grocery store just yet.
Tyson — one of the largest meat producers in the world — has contributed funding to Clever Carnivore, which is currently working to start the process for FDA approval. The organization’s goal is to offer consumers a $1 sausage — comparable in price and substance — on the market in early 2025.
Such breakthroughs are the pinnacle of a decadelong movement to find an alternative to the traditional way a pork chop makes its way to your corner store. The global market for meat substitutes has grown by 48% annually since 2013, according to data analyzed by Statista.
Still, a lot of people continue to prefer meat — $1.3 trillion worth this year — the analysis found. By comparison, alternative meat solutions are predicted to make $13 billion globally.
How does it work?
Clever Carnivore’s method is similar to that used in stem cell research, an area in which Burridge has more than a decade of expertise.
Scientists take a small skin biopsy from an adult pig, then turn it back into an embryonic-like stem cell through a process called pluripotency. This cell is then placed in a nutrient-rich liquid and stored at a pig’s internal body temperature while the cells replicate.
When there are enough cells, they’re then put in a bioreactor — a machine that gently spins, causing the replicating muscle cells to clump together. Once the cells reach a specific mass, they can be combined with animal or plant fat, spices or flavorings to create essentially a biological replica of what you see at a grocery store.
But not all “cultivated meat” is created equal, Ramos said. Some companies use genetic modification, add growth hormones or include animal-derived ingredients — which may not be palatable to consumers. Others use methods that contain both skin and muscle cells in the final product, impacting the flavor.
Clever Carnivore stresses that Burridge’s expertise allows them to avoid all that, “more or less just kind of recreating the basic conditions necessary to sustain the cell growth, basically creating the conditions inside a pig, outside of a pig,” Ramos said.
And those aren’t the only challenges facing companies trying to perfect this new fare.
Some experts point to companies using more energy and disposable plastic than expected, throwing doubts on the industry’s ability to substantially reduce climate change effects. Others say there’s still a lot we don’t know about the long-term effects of growing muscle tissue so quickly.
But despite the unknowns, many say cultivated meat will revolutionize how Americans think about the question, Where does my food come from?
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating a deadly shooting in North Philadelphia.
It happened just before 11:50 p.m. Tuesday on the 2600 block of North 13th Street near Tuck Street.
Police say the male victim was found shot on the sidewalk.
He was taken to the hospital where he died of his injuries.
Police tell Action News they believe the gunman opened fire at close range.
The victim has not been identified.
No arrests have been made.
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SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ELECROW - an open hardware facilitation company based in Shenzhen, China, officially announced its pioneering intelligent STEAM educational toy car - Crowbot Bolt - the first among new programmable robot product solutions lineup - Crowbot Series.
Compared to CrowPi, the pre-launched children-oriented programmable laptop Series, Elecrow has made its first step into an utterly advanced area - Self-Research & Development Product lines for STEAM education solutions ways. The launch of Crowbot Bolt justified the fact that Elecrow is more than proficient in self-research & development production lines in the electronic industry.
Crowbot Bolt is a programmable education car robot designed for coding beginners, compatible with Letscode - the Elecrow self-developed graphic programming language, Arduino, and Micro Python, it provides 16 detailed-content lessons to help kids code from simple block-dragging to real code-scripting, granting the scientific progressive learning process - from beginner to expert level. The coding beginners can turn to Crowbot Bolt to reinforce their hands-on and logical-thinking abilities, and fortify their understanding of artificial intelligence knowledge.
Adopting ESP32-Wrover-B as the main chip and loaded with two I2C interfaces, Crowbot Bolt can connect to 150+ Crowtail/Grove modules and other expansion boards to achieve multi-play modes. In addition, Crowbot Bolt can be paired with Crowbot Joystick, a Bluetooth handle to make the operation easier and more fun while retaining the educational purpose.
Equipped with a PCBA-integrated chassis and the matte black acrylic body, the programming newbies can turn to Crowbot Bolt to learn the whole process of disassembling and installing to get the gist of engineering, and electronic building-up mechanisms. Programs related to Crowbot Bolt are completely open-sourced and can be downloaded on Elecrow official website, all the learning and projects can be shared and open online. More than that, Crowbot Bolt Integrates a variety of sensors including photosensitive sensors, line patrol sensors, ultrasonic sensors, etc, to ensure a variety of operating modes to meet all sorts of kids' creative needs, making it simple for them to understand science, technological, electronic, art, mechanical principles and other knowledge in the process of creation.
About ELECROW
Elecrow is a company headquartered in Shenzhen, China, specializing in professional PCB manufacturing,3D printing, wood & acrylic laser cutting, component sourcing, molding, CNC milling, software development, sub-assembly, and kitting services, to grant the satisfying buying-and-selling process for clients.
With the principle: "Elecrow, make your making easier" and the purpose of "Bring your DIY Electronics Ideas To Life", Elecrow, serving as a crucial marketplace for makers, integrates research, development, production, and sales, starting with open-source hardware and gradually focusing on products related to STEAM education and smart home. More than that, Elecrow provides a one-stop OEM/ODM solution service for customers. With these products and services, Elecrow helps makers or startups bring ideas to life, and assist enterprises to cope with supply chain job which makes them reduce costs and concentrate on development and marketing.
Having a team of experienced professionals and a reliable network of suppliers, Elecrow targets at handling all the electronic product needs of the clients and aims to provide services including PCB manufacturing and assembling, 3D printing, laser cutting, and component assembling. Whether the customer needs a single PCB or a complex electronic product, Elecrow has the expertise and resources to help them succeed.
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CARY, N.C. — Ryan Wittenbrink and Tommy Mihalic scored in the first half and No. 13 Indiana beat Pittsburgh 2-0 on Friday night to advance to its 17th NCAA College Cup championship game.
Wittenbrink’s penalty kick in the 14th minute was blocked by Pitt goalkeeper Joe van der Sar, but the Indiana forward was first to the rebound for an empty-netter. Mihalic scored his seventh goal of the season with 17 seconds left before halftime when he raced to a deflected shot and scored from a difficult angle.
Goalkeeper JT Harms made three saves to extend Indiana’s streak of shutouts to four — all in the tournament.
Pittsburgh (12-5-5) played in its second College Cup in three years, including a 1-0 loss to the Hoosiers in the 2020 semifinals.
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Examining Russia's influence on the most recent coup in Burkina Faso Published October 11, 2022 at 5:09 AM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 5:32 NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rinaldo Depagne of the International Crisis Group about Russia's influence on the military coups in West Africa. Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.wunc.org/2022-10-11/examining-russias-influence-on-the-most-recent-coup-in-burkina-faso | 2022-10-11 11:12:54 | 1 | https://www.wunc.org/2022-10-11/examining-russias-influence-on-the-most-recent-coup-in-burkina-faso |
New Pads guarantee up to 100% fresh protection against bladder leaks, giving women the confidence to join in more fun starting this summer
NEENAH, Wis., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Poise® brand is telling bladder leaks to 'bounce' with its new Poise® Ultra Thin Pads with Wings, available at major retailers and online. The Poise® brand's thinnest pads, now with an option for stay-in-place wings, guarantee up to 100 percent clean, dry, fresh protection from bladder leaks. To introduce the new product and help the 84 percent of moms planning more fun this summer,2 Poise® is hosting a bounce house tour in partnership with Big Bounce America. Knowing bouncing and other activities may worry the 1 in 3 women that experience bladder leaks, the new Poise® Ultra Thin Pads with Wings gives women the confidence to pursue summer fun.1
Poise® encourages women to experience the fresh protection of Poise® Ultra Thin Pads with Wings in the world's biggest bounce house, with activations beginning in May in New York, Minneapolis, Detroit and Chicago. Data shows:
- Moms who have experienced bladder leaks are more likely to avoid jumping (49%) or amusement park and carnival rides (36%).2
- Two-fifths (44%) of moms who have experienced bladder leaks have had to skip or leave an event due to worry about bladder leaks, leading to 'mom guilt'. 2
- Most moms with bladder leaks (69%) still use period pads, which don't protect from bladder leakage. Period pads are designed for slow-moving menstrual flows, while bladder leak pads are built for dribbles, bursts and gushes of pee.2
Moms and women can now have less worry and more fun with the new Poise® Ultra Thin Pads with Wings that wick away moisture and odor for all day protection, helping keep women 10x drier* from bladder leaks than the leading period pad.
"Nearly half of all moms feel forced to miss out on fun with family and friends because of bladder leaks.2 Poise® believes this is unacceptable and is providing a product that allows all women to be their true selves," said Paige Chapman, Poise® Senior Brand Manager. "That's why after these last two years, we're inviting women to step out and actively pursue summer fun, knowing they have the fresh protection of Poise® Ultra Thin Pads with Wings."
Dedicated to shattering stigmas surrounding women's health, Poise® is also partnering with Jade Roper and Carly Waddell, co-hosts of the "Mommies Tell All" podcast, to get real about bladder leaks. Throughout the summer, Jade, Carly and mom influencers will ignite honest conversations with all women about experiencing – and overcoming - bladder leaks.
"Carly and I launched our 'Mommies Tell All' podcast to put all mom-life topics on the table, so no woman feels alone, and part of that conversation includes bladder leaks," said Poise® partner Jade Roper. "We all struggle behind the scenes, which is why it's so important that Poise® is helping shatter stigmas and encouraging dialogue around real, daily motherhood experiences like bladder leaks."
Find Poise® Ultra Thin Pads with Wings in the incontinence aisle, also available without wings, and in an assortment of absorbencies and pack sizes. Visit Poise.com and follow @Poise #ItTakesPoise on Facebook and Instagram for more information about the new Poise® Ultra Thin Pads with Wings, summer bounce house tour stops, highlights and more.
[1] These findings are derived from an online survey of a nationally representative sample of 1,173 women 25+, including an additional oversample of 200 new moms, that was fielded between February 1 and February 8, 2021 at 95% confidence with a margin of error of +/-3%.
[2] These findings are derived from an online survey of a nationally representative sample of 500 U.S. moms 18+ with children between the ages of 5-15, that was conducted between March 31 and April 4, 2022 at 95% confidence with a margin of error of +/-4%.
*for bladder leaks, vs. leading period pad and liner
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli troops killed a Palestinian man during a firefight Wednesday in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry said. The violence erupted after Israel carried out an arrest raid in a refugee camp near the city of Tubas.
The Israeli military said it carried out arrest raids across the West Bank as part of a monthslong crackdown on Palestinian militants. It said its soldiers came under fire during the arrest of a wanted person in the Faraa refugee camp in the northern West Bank.
The Palestinian Health Ministry said 21-year-old Younis Ghassan Tayeh died from a bullet wound to the chest. It wasn’t immediately clear whether he was participating in the clashes with Israeli forces.
Israel has been conducting near-daily arrest raids in the West Bank for months, which were prompted by a spate of deadly attacks against Israelis earlier this year that killed 19 people.
Dozens of Palestinians have been killed during that time, many of them militants or people involved in clashes. But some civilians have also been killed, including one who inadvertently drove through a battle zone. A veteran Al Jazeera journalist covering the raids also was killed in May.
Israel on Monday said its investigation into the deadly shooting of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh found there was a “high probability” an Israeli soldier had mistakenly killed her during a raid. She had been wearing a helmet and a vest that clearly marked her as a member of the media.
Israel says the arrest raids are meant to dismantle militant networks that have embedded themselves. The Palestinians say the operations are aimed at maintaining Israel’s 55-year military occupation of territories they want for an independent state.
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Evidence of Russian crimes mounts as war in Ukraine drags on
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ten months into Russia’s latest invasion of Ukraine, overwhelming evidence shows the Kremlin’s troops have waged total war, with disregard for international laws governing the treatment of civilians and conduct on the battlefield.
Ukraine is investigating more than 58,000 potential Russian war crimes — killings, kidnappings, indiscriminate bombings and sexual assaults. Reporting by The Associated Press and “Frontline,” recorded in a public database, has independently verified more than 600 incidents that appear to violate the laws of war. Some of those attacks were massacres that killed dozens or hundreds of civilians and as a totality it could account for thousands of individual war crimes.
As Karim Khan, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, told the AP, “Ukraine is a crime scene.”
That extensive documentation has run smack into a hard reality, however. While authorities have amassed a staggering amount of evidence — the conflict is among the most documented in human history — they are unlikely to arrest most of those who pulled the trigger or gave the beatings anytime soon, let alone the commanders who gave the orders and political leaders who sanctioned the attacks.
The reasons are manifold, experts say. Ukrainian authorities face serious challenges in gathering air-tight evidence in a war zone. And the vast majority of alleged war criminals have evaded capture and are safely behind Russian lines.
Even in successful prosecutions, the limits of justice so far are glaring. Take the case of Vadim Shishimarin, a baby-faced 21-year-old tank commander who was the first Russian tried on war crimes charges. He surrendered in March and pleaded guilty in a Kyiv courtroom in May to shooting a 62-year-old Ukrainian civilian in the head.
The desire for some combination of justice and vengeance was palpable in that courtroom. “Do you consider yourself a murderer?” a woman shouted at the Russian as he stood bent forward with his head resting against the glass of the cage he was locked in.
“What about the man in the coffin?” came another, sharper voice. A third demanded the defense lawyer explain how he could fight for the Russian’s freedom.
The young soldier was first sentenced to life in prison, which was reduced to 15 years on appeal. Critics said the initial penalty was unduly harsh, given that he confessed to the crime, said he was following orders and expressed remorse.
Ukrainian prosecutors, however, have not yet been able to charge Shishimarin’s commanders or those who oversaw him. Since March, Ukraine has named more than 600 Russians, many of them high-ranking political and military officials, as suspects, including Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu. But, so far, the most powerful have not fallen into Ukrainian custody.
“It would be terrible to find a scenario in which, in the end, you convict a few people of war crimes and crimes against humanity who are low-grade or mid-grade military types or paramilitary types, but the top table gets off scot-free,” said Philippe Sands, a prominent British human rights lawyer.
Throughout the war Russian leaders have denied accusations of brutality.
Moscow’s U.N. ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, said no civilians were tortured and killed in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha despite the meticulous documentation of the atrocities by AP, other journalists, and war crimes investigators there.
“Not a single local person has suffered from any violent action,” she said, calling the photos and video of bodies in the streets “a crude forgery” staged by the Ukrainians.
Such statements have been easily rebutted by Ukrainian and international authorities, human rights groups and journalists who have meticulously documented Russian barbarity since the Kremlin ordered the unprovoked invasion in February.
Part of that effort, the AP and Frontline database called War Crimes Watch Ukraine, offers a contemporaneous catalog of the horrors of war. It is not a comprehensive accounting. AP and Frontline only included incidents that could be verified by photos, videos or firsthand witness accounts. There are hundreds of reported incidents of potential war crimes for which there was not enough publicly available evidence to independently confirm what happened.
Still, the resulting database details 10 months of attacks that appear to violate the laws of war, including 93 attacks on schools, 36 where children were killed, and more than 200 direct attacks on civilians, including torture, the kidnapping and killing of civilians, and the desecration of dead bodies. Among Russia’s targets: churches, cultural centers, hospitals, food facilities and electrical infrastructure. The database catalogs how Russia utilized cluster bombs and other indiscriminate weapons in residential neighborhoods and to attack buildings housing civilians.
An AP investigation revealed that Russia’s bombing of a theater in Mariupol, which was being used as a civilian shelter, likely killed more than 600 people. Another showed that in the first 30 days after the invasion, Russian forces struck and damaged 34 medical facilities, suggesting a pattern and intent.
“That’s a crime against the laws of war,’ said Stephen Rapp, a former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes. “Once somebody’s injured, they’re entitled to medical care. You can’t attack a hospital. That’s the oldest rule we have in international law.”
Experts say Russia under President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly ignored the rules established by the Geneva Conventions, a series of treaties that dictate how warring countries should treat each other’s citizens, and the Rome Statute, which established the International Criminal Court and defined specific war crimes and crimes against humanity.
“These abuses are not the acts of rogue units; rather, they are part of a deeply disturbing pattern of abuse consistent with what we have seen from Russia’s prior military engagements — in Chechnya, Syria, and Georgia,” said Beth Van Schaack, the U.S. Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice, speaking earlier this month at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands.
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This story is part of an AP/FRONTLINE investigation that includes the War Crimes Watch Ukraine interactive experience and the documentary “ Putin’s Attack on Ukraine: Documenting War Crimes ” on PBS.
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Short of a regime-toppling revolution in Moscow, however, it is unlikely Putin and other high-ranking Russians end up in court, whether in Ukraine or the Hague, experts say.
And even as a chorus of global leaders have joined Ukrainians in calling for legal action against the architects of this war, there is disagreement about the best way to do it.
The International Criminal Court has been investigating potential war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine. But it cannot prosecute the most basic offense, the crime of aggression – the unjust use of military force against another nation — because the Russian Federation, like the United States, never gave it authority to do so.
Efforts to plug that loophole by creating a special international tribunal for the crime of aggression in Ukraine have been gaining momentum. Last month, the European Union threw its support behind the idea.
Some human rights advocates say a special tribunal would be the smartest way to proceed. Sands, the British human rights lawyer, said prosecuting Russia before such a tribunal would be a “slam dunk.”
“You’d need to prove that that war is manifestly in violation of international law,” he added. “That’s pretty straightforward because Mr. Putin has set out the reasons for that war, and it’s blindingly obvious that they don’t meet the requirements of international law.”
But Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, has opposed the creation of a special tribunal, calling it a “vanity project.”
”We are an international court,” Khan told AP and Frontline in July. “We’ve been accepted, of course, by the Security Councilors as legitimate. They’ve used this court in terms of referrals. And I think we should focus on using this court effectively.”
Whatever happens on the international stage, the vast majority of cases will be heard within Ukraine itself.
The daunting task of turning Ukraine’s beleaguered prosecutorial service into a bureaucracy capable of building sophisticated war crimes cases falls on Yurii Bielousov.
When he was offered the job of leading the war crimes department in the prosecutor general’s office, Bielousov knew it would be tough. Just how tough became clear after Russians pulled out of Bucha last spring, leaving behind a crime scene strewn with the decomposing bodies of more than 450 men, women and children.
Bucha was the first complex case picked up by Bielousov’s prosecutors, and it quickly became one of the most important. No one in Ukraine had ever dealt with something of that scale before.
“The system was not in collapse, but the system was shocked,” Bielousov said. “OK, OK, let’s go everyone, and just try to do our best.”
Ukraine has five different investigative agencies, each assigned legal responsibility for different kinds of crimes. The crimes in Bucha cut across all those categories, tangling the bureaucracy. That has only made building tough cases even harder.
Despite the setbacks and hurdles, Bielousov says his prosecutors remain focused on gathering evidence that will stand up in domestic and international courts. He says he is also focused on another goal — compiling an incontrovertible record of Russia’s savagery that the world cannot ignore.
Yulia Truba wants the same thing. Her husband was one of the first men Russian soldiers tortured and killed in Bucha. She said she wants to establish a single, shared truth about what happened to her husband
“Russia won’t recognize this as a crime,” Truba said. “I just want as many people as possible to recognize it was a real murder and he was tortured. For me, this would be justice.”
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Biesecker reported from Washington. Frontline producers Tom Jennings and Annie Wong contributed.
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Veteran executive brings decades of finance, operations, and high-growth strategy experience including digital health
OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Progentec, a leader in next-gen diagnostics and digital technologies for the management of autoimmune diseases, announced today that Marc Jones, seasoned healthcare industry executive, has joined Progentec's Board of Directors. Jones has a demonstrated track record of providing reliable executive leadership within dynamic, fast-paced corporate environments in both public and high-growth, venture-backed private companies. His wealth of experience and knowledge will support Progentec in its mission to improve health outcomes for people living with autoimmune diseases.
"We are thrilled to welcome Marc to our Board of Directors and look forward to his contributions given his accomplishments and tenure in executive leadership within healthcare—and digital health specifically," said Mohan Purushothaman, Chief Executive Officer, Progentec. "As we progress in our mission to improve outcomes by increasing access to healthcare for patients with autoimmune diseases, Marc's unique skill set and deep operating, financial, and strategic expertise will be invaluable."
"It is an incredible privilege to join Progentec's Board of Directors at such an exciting time for the Company," said Jones. "I am delighted to work alongside Mohan and the entire Progentec team in their mission to address this global health challenge, and I look forward to bringing my industry experience as Progentec executes its laudable strategy."
Jones has over 20 years of leadership experience and also serves on the board of Pathfinder Health. Most recently, Jones was COO/CFO binx health (and co-founder of binx health's digital health business), where he raised $104M in equity financing and successfully transitioned the company from development-staged to commercial. Previously Jones was Interim Executive Chairman at Ivenix, Inc, and has held COO/CFO roles in multiple companies where he raised both venture and public equity and debt capital, led multiple successful M&A processes, and negotiated strategic corporate partnerships to drive enterprise value.
Progentec is committed to improving access and health outcomes for patients in therapeutic areas with a high level of unmet need by combining clinically validated diagnostic interventions with state-of-the-art digital technologies. Through collaborations with research institutions and health practitioners worldwide, Progentec is working to reduce mortality and morbidity while improving care management and service delivery for chronic health conditions.
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Gators turn to Jac Caglianone to start Wednesday’s College World Series game
NCAA co-leader in homers can impact the game in multiple ways, will make his 17th start on the mound Wed.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -The last time Jac Caglianone pitched for the Gator baseball team, it was in Gainesville on the first day of the NCAA regional. Eight games and 19 days later, Caglianone will make his College World Series mound debut on Wednesday afternoon against TCU. With the Gators one game away from the best-of-three finals, Caglianone welcomes the challenge.
“It’s just another start,” said Caglianone, who carries a record of 7-3 and an ERA of 3.78. “Our pitching has been great, which has led to me not pitching for a while. I’m looking forward to it.”
“He is a little bit of a different stature,” said UF catcher BT Riopelle of handling Caglianone’s pitches. “He is a bigger guy, a little higher handed lefty that throws pretty hard too, not just a righty. He is a little bit different but we are glad to have him out there.”
“BT is the captain, the team general and all of that behind the plate,” said Caglianone. “I have a lot of confidence with him back there and love throwing to him.”
“We are super excited to watch him go out there and compete,” said Riopelle. “He has another opportunity to step on the mound and showcase his talents both for the Florida fans and for Omaha.”
Caglianone set the tone on day one versus Florida A&M in that NCAA Regional. He pitched six scoreless innings, allowed four hits and rung up seven batters in a 3-0 win. To Florida, the pressure is not on Caglianone on Wednesday. It is on the Horned Frogs who will be facing elimination. The game is set for 2 p.m. TCU advanced by beating Oral Roberts on Tuesday, 6-1.
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Texas lawmaker first Mexican-born woman to join Congress
Published: Jun. 22, 2022 at 7:15 AM CDT|Updated: 29 minutes ago
(CNN) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi swore in the newest member of Congress on Tuesday.
Mayra Flores of Texas, a Republican, is the first Mexican-born woman to be elected as a representative.
She won a special election for Texas’ 34th Congressional District.
Flores’ term only runs through January. She will have to win the November general election to remain in office.
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SHENZHEN, China, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 27, "2022 Qianhai Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao-Taiwan Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition" was officially kicked off, marking the start of series of activities "Shenzhen-Hong Kong Cooperation to Create the Future" to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong to the motherland, according to Authority of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone.
For many ambitious young people, this promises more opportunities and a better start. Sunny Zhou, a young lady from Guangdong, is director of a Macao-funded company. Her project won the silver medal in the finals of the competition last year. "The contest has provided us an opportunity to meet many industry experts and entrepreneurial partners from different places, and has brought us new ideas for entrepreneurship," said Sunny Zhou.
To provide greater support to participants, this year's competition is fully upgraded. The winning projects can directly advance to the Industry Finals of China (Shenzhen) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. Professional mentors are introduced to provide one-on-one counseling. Besides, the winners can be given priority to settle in Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub (QSHKYIEH) and enjoy relevant preferential policies. The event will also carry out activities such as Creator Camp, Entrepreneurial Counseling Sessions and Investment Matchmaking Sessions to build a good platform for the youth to communicate, cooperate and advance. The competition has set four sub-regions, with a total prize of more than CNY7 million.
The event has been held for six consecutive years since 2016, taking in altogether about 6,000 entries, including nearly 3,000 from Hong Kong, Macao and other places. By promoting the transformation of relevant scientific and technological achievements, Qianhai has become a "dream-big place" for many youths.
Lee Jee Bong from Hong Kong, who has once taken part in the contest, is one of such entrepreneurs in Qianhai. Last year, the project of his company was awarded the silver prize in the Enterprise Growth Category of the competition finals. "The technical requirements of our product are high, and we need plenty of professional talents. Qianhai has policies and services appealing to talents, so excellent heads and minds gather. It is easy to get access to the Greater Bay Area and the broader domestic market. That's why we are based here," said Lee Jee Bong.
"QSHKYIEH is where our dream started and will be the place where we can fulfill our dream," said Lee Jee Bong. The QSHKYIEH he mentioned is well-renowned in Hong Kong's entrepreneurial youth circle and considered by many Hong Kongers as the first choice to start a business. Here, a whole chain of innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem has been established with "six chains in one": innovative chain, industrial chain, capital chain, policy chain, information chain and talent chain, and a large number of young entrepreneurial teams from Hong Kong have concentrated here. By the end of May, 2022, QSHKYIEH has incubated a total of 591 entrepreneurial teams. Recently, Qianhai continues to advance the construction of various areas for the QSHKYIEH to provide more space for young entrepreneurial people; meanwhile, a series of support measures such as issuing special support funds for Hong Kong and Macao youth, implementing 15% corporate income tax, foreign investment incentives, office rent subsidies, etc. to shore up youth entrepreneurship.
At the launching ceremony of the competition, Qianhai released nine practical benefits for Hong Kongers, covering housing, entrepreneurship, services, employment, platform, scientific innovation, finance, settlement, livelihood, etc., aiming to provide comprehensive support for Hong Kongers and Hong Kong enterprises to develop in Qianhai, and to provide facilitations for youths to do business in Shenzhen.
"Qianhai is the bridgehead of Hong Kong-Shenzhen cooperation and the first stop for Hong Kong youth to develop in the mainland. I hope more Hong Kong youth can pursue their dreams and fulfill them in Qianhai and the Greater Bay Area," said Kenneth Fok Kai-kong, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and a member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council, at the launch ceremony.
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Sage partnership will accelerate expansion of Cloud at Work's Canadian customer base; company builds new data center in Toronto to give Canadian customers robust data security, assured application uptime and data compliance.
NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud at Work (www.thecloudatwork.com), a purpose-built Sage hosting solution, today announced it has been named by Sage Canada as an approved Strategic Hosting Provider to help Sage Partners migrate Canadian customers to the cloud. Cloud at Work allows Sage customers who are currently using on-premises solutions, including Sage X3, Sage 100, Sage 300, and Sage CRE, to realize the increased performance, efficiencies and financial benefits of SaaS, with the Sage support and SaaS expertise of the Cloud at Work team.
A new state-of-the-art data center based in Toronto adds to Cloud at Work's two data centers based in the U.S., and gives Canadian customers robust data security, assured application uptime, and data compliance for those required to house their data in-country.
"Today's announcement is recognition of Cloud at Work's hard-won reputation for providing Sage customers across the U.S. with a world-class cloud experience, and Sage's trust in our ability to deliver the same high level of performance for their customers across Canada," said Tyler Bower, Director of Cloud and Hosting at Cloud at Work. "Building the data center in Toronto demonstrates our investment in and commitment to our Canadian customers, in meeting the demand for a robust, reliable, compliant hosting environment that unleashes the power of their business."
"Cloud at Work has a proven track record in providing our U.S. customers with reliable, secure, high-performance cloud hosting, which is why our Canadian customers should be delighted with today's news," said Daniel Oh, Country Manager (interim), Sage Canada. "With their SaaS knowledge and Sage product expertise, Cloud at Work's new data center will better serve our customers with Canadian data residency needs. We look forward to the Cloud at Work team continuing to support our Canadian customers and helping them adapt to change, smoothly migrating their Sage applications to the cloud, and giving them the agility needed to succeed in today's challenging business environment."
Cloud at Work offers secure, scalable technology and a great user experience via an experienced Sage team in North America and works seamlessly with Sage Business Partners to fast-track best-in-class cloud solutions that fit specific needs and improve business processes.
Cloud at Work recently received Sage's accreditation as a Sage X3 Strategic Hosting Provider, adding to previous accreditation as a Sage 100, Sage 300, and Sage CRE Strategic Hosting Provider, validating the strength of the company's SaaS and Sage application expertise. Cloud at Work's recent SOC 2 certification assures customers of maximum data security and business continuity, further demonstrating the company's commitment to client trust and care in helping unleash the power of their business.
Cloud at Work gives users of Sage applications more capabilities and control to increase business performance using their technology investments. With a knowledgeable, highly responsive team of Sage application experts and advanced cloud hosting solutions personalized to customer strengths, Cloud at Work helps its customers pivot more quickly to capitalize on new business opportunities and resolve issues faster. Businesses using Sage trust Cloud at Work to help them achieve higher levels of business productivity and resiliency that outpace competitors and help them capture more market share.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Rookie outfielder Michael Harris II, whose early-season promotion has bolstered the Atlanta Braves’ hopes for another championship run, has signed a $72 million, eight-year contract to remain with his hometown team.
The Braves announced the deal on Tuesday night.
The deal runs through the 2030 season and includes a $15 million team option for 2031 and a $20 million team option for 2032. Each option year is accompanied by a $5 million buyout. If both option years are activated, the total value of the contract would be $102 million over 10 years.
Harris, 21, has emerged as one of the National League’s top rookies as an offensive and defensive standout for the defending World Series champion Braves.
Harris is hitting .287 with 12 home runs, 13 stolen bases and 39 RBIs in 71 games after making his major league debut on May 28. He also has provided strong defense in center field.
Harris is the youngest player in the majors and leads all qualified rookies with an .825 OPS.
Harris joins third baseman Austin Riley, outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., first baseman Matt Olson and second baseman Ozzie Albies as Atlanta players whose long-term contracts include team options that carry through the 2027 season or longer.
Harris will earn $5 million in 2023 and 2024, $8 million in 2025 and 2026, $9 million in 2027, $10 million in 2028 and 2029 and $12 million in 2030.
Harris was born in DeKalb County, Georgia, and was drafted by the Braves out of Stockbridge High School, south of Atlanta.
He was named National League Rookie of the Month for June.
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- American Logistics earned the highest level of data security certification after a critical-evaluation process and rigorous assessment.
- Data breaches pose a constant threat, with over 22 billion records exposed in 2021, and the HITRUST r2 Certification provides the ultimate assurance of data security.
- HITRUST certification provides optimum confidence, validating American Logistics' institutionalized data protection to ensure both clients' and internal environments remain safe.
ST. GEORGE, Utah, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Logistics LLC, a national leader of providing high-quality transportation management for the healthcare industry, today announced their Common Security Framework (CSF) certification with HITRUST – the pinnacle of compliance for organizations that manage Protected Health Information. HITRUST is a non-profit organization formed specifically to create and maintain the CSF, which addresses security, privacy, and regulatory challenges facing organizations today. HITRUST facilitates a comprehensive framework of prescriptive and scalable security controls, including federal and state regulations, standards, and contexts and incorporates a risk-based approach to their rigorous certification process.
Data breaches are increasing across industries at an exponential rate, and the growth of technology in the health industry relies on both security and compliance. HITRUST is the most widely applied security framework in the United States. Certification with HITRUST is laborious and intense, and the American Logistics' Information Security Team leader, Tim Vockrodt, articulates why it's worth the effort and why this industry-leading certification is vital. Vockrodt explains, "The HITRUST certification provides clients the ultimate confidence to know we are protecting their data to the highest industry standards. We've institutionalized protection of member data to ensure that both clients' and our own internal environments are safe."
HITRUST's assessment is similar to ISO 27001/27001, though it is much more complex and rigorous. HITRUST assessment consists of 19 control categories containing numerous objectives that map to a multitude of system controls. On average, there are around 360 total security requirements that every company creating software for the healthcare/pharma industry must follow.
What does this mean for American Logistics' customers and the health plan members they serve? It means they have assurance that the company has methodically safeguarded their data and mitigated data security risks – and that the systems in place to secure data have been validated by an objective, robust level of scrutiny. To put it simply, HITRUST assessment offers the most stringent, specific, and greatest reassurance that your data with American Logistics will be protected.
The comprehensive process is painstakingly meticulous, and Vockrodt credits the entire American Logistics team for their dedication and effort in achieving successful r2 certification – the highest level possible. Developed by an advisory council led by members from the American Hospital Association, American Medical Association, America's Health Insurance Plans, and other privacy and security leaders, HITRUST CSF is currently in its ninth release.
Eugene Fry – a certified HITRUST CSF Practitioner with over 40 years of IT experience – has worked with American Logistics during certification processes and concluded, "I have been impressed with American Logistics' security program and the maturity of their commitment to information security and thorough preparation for their audits and assessments." In his role as Information Security Auditor for KirkpatrickPrice (a licensed CPA firm, PCI QSA, and a HITRUST CSF assessor), Fry worked with American Logistics on their information security compliance goals and observed their progress from start to finish – both for their SOC2 and HITRUST compliance initiatives.
Industry experts rely on HITRUST because its certification process evolves according to the industry's changing conditions and regulatory requirements. And new releases each year mean that maintaining certification is a top priority for American Logistics. In fact, Vockrodt and his team are always working to ensure the privacy and security of patient data is sustained.
Vockrodt adds, "As faithful stewards of data, we are making constant improvements and evolving with security needs, knowing that HITRUST will ask the right questions for continuous improvement with each new certification release."
American Logistics, founded in 1999 and headquartered in St. George, Utah, is an industry leading, technology-enabled services company known for delivering high quality transportation management for healthcare payors and systems nationwide. The company is committed to innovative coordination for Medicaid and Medicare populations that lack access to care for healthier living through its proprietary technology, remarkable people, and quality transportation provider network across the United States. To learn more about the American Logistics pledge to add equitable transportation options and improve health outcomes for your valued patient populations, please visit americanlogistics.com.
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Brandon Piersant | Chief Marketing Officer
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NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Technicolor Creative Studios, leaders in the digital entertainment space have announced the expansion of their Games business, Technicolor Games with investment in talent, technology and several new service lines accelerating the growth of the global studio.
Technicolor Games has hired several key executives to lead the division, including Jeaneane Falkler, previously of Keywords, International Game Technology and Microsoft as President. Falkler, a prolific leader in the games industry brings a wealth of insight and experience in building and retaining passionate and high-performing teams focused on increasing revenue and market share.
Falker is joined by Sylvain Doreau, newly acquired Executive Creative Director at Technicolor Games. Doreau joins the business from Virtuos Games working across their worldwide studios. Doreau's seasoned career includes executive positions with Activision, Lucasfilm and Electronic Arts and has seen him direct numerous cinematics and game trailers, working on Oscar and Emmy award-winning projects.
Technicolor Games joins Technicolor Creative Studio brands, MPC, The Mill and Mikros Animation, in developing top-tier visual graphics in addition to multiple other creative services to video games publishers and developers. Technicolor Games will offer an unparalleled service to the games industry at scale, backed by the innovative legacy of Technicolor and its sister studios, who together can provide a suite of in-house full-service production across games IP, from in-game assets to TV advertising, interactive experiences, animation and feature length film.
The studio has also announced a recruitment drive globally to power its new suite of service lines, which include:
- Art Pre-Production
- Asset Creation / Lighting-VFX Animation
- Capture
- Co-Development
- Quality Assurance
- Web 3.0
- Marketing Services
Technicolor Games has long-standing, active and collaborative relationships with leading games developers and publishers including Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, TakeTwo and Activision.
President, Jeaneane Falkler comments, "Being part of the rich innovative legacy and creative network of Technicolor Creative Studios means Technicolor Games is uniquely placed to provide a suite of services that no other game asset provider can. We have an ambition to apply our decades of experience across the games industry, to push the boundaries of what is possible in gaming both visually, and technologically, making big ideas a reality for our creative partners."
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Saturday was the 42nd annual CW Hog Pig Out at Ross Park.
The CW Hog Pig Out is the largest fundraiser for the Cooperative Wilderness Handicap Outdoor Group, (CW Hog).
There was catered food by the Sand Trap, live music, and events for children.
CW Hog provides outdoor recreation for people of all abilities.
They specialize in getting handicapped people outdoors and participating in events like snow skiing, canoeing, kayaking, and even white water rafting.
"The proceeds from this event go to getting folks outside to the Pocatello Adaptive Ski School. We were just able to help some local veterans go down the Gates of the Leadore section of the Green River on a week-long rafting trip, and those are some of the things that the proceeds go to," said Bob Ellis, the Outdoor Recreational Coordinator.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union warned Serbia and Kosovo on Monday that they are on the edge of a precipice and must resolve their dispute over vehicle license plates before next week or face the prospect of a return to their violent past.
Long-simmering tensions between Serbia and its former province mounted in recent weeks over the Kosovo government’s decision to ban Serbia-issued license plates. On Nov. 5, 10 Serb lawmakers, 10 prosecutors and 576 police officers in Kosovo’s northern Mitrovica region resigned over the move.
After the meeting with representatives of the political parties, Kosovar President Vjosa Osmani set Dec. 18 for holding snap elections for mayors in the four municipalities in the north where posts were abandoned by the ethnic Serb minority representatives.
Osmani said she will ask for international election observers adding that authorities “will undertake all necessary measures in order that citizens, regardless of ethnicity, feel protected, safe and carry out their constitutional rights.”
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said their resignations have left police stations and courts unstaffed, and that “in this vacuum the worst can happen. So both parties need to show more flexibility.”
Under the ban, about 6,300 ethnic Serbs owning cars with number plates deemed to be illegal in Kosovo were to be warned until Nov. 21, then fined for the following two months. From April 21, they would only be permitted to drive with temporary local plates.
“We cannot reach this date without having an agreement or we will be on the edge of a dangerous situation,” Borrell told reporters — referring to Nov. 21 — after chairing a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels.
He said that Kosovo negotiators were due in Brussels on Monday evening and that he stood ready to call a meeting of Serbia and Kosovo leaders to get an agreement sealed before next week.
The issue of Kosovo’s independence sparked a 1998-99 war in which about 13,000 people died. Serbia launched a brutal crackdown to curb a separatist rebellion by the territory’s ethnic Albanians. NATO bombed Serbia in 1999 to end the war.
Kosovo unilaterally broke away from Serbia in 2008. The Serbian government, with support from China and Russia, has refused to acknowledge Kosovo’s statehood. The United States and most of its European allies recognize Kosovo as an independent country.
Serbia and Kosovo must normalize their relations in order to join the European Union. But EU-mediated talks aimed at helping them have stalled, triggering concerns of more instability more than two decades after the conflict.
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A national TV appearance awaits Orlando City on Sunday, its second road match in five days, with another high-profile opponent on tap three days after that.
After a 1-1 draw the Colorado Rapids earlier in the week, the Lions face Atlanta United (6-8-5, 23 points) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (ABC, 3 ET).
[ Orlando City holds on to get point with draw in Colorado ]
They’ll return to Exploria Stadium for an exhibition vs. Chelsea FC of the English Premier League on Wednesday.
“Atlanta is a team that has been battling with inconsistencies, which is normal in a league that is very extended,” Orlando coach Oscar Pareja said of Atlanta after going 1-1-1 in the matchup in 2021. “It seems like they, like us, are trying to find their balance.
“[They are] a team that has very crafty players and creative players. [They are] a team that has invested a lot in that talent. We haven’t faced them this year, but we think it is a great opportunity to go to their place and fight for those three points especially after our two last good results and our growing performance in the last two [matches].”
The fourth-place Lions (8-7-5, 29 points) had an early lead against the Rapids after Facundo Torres’ 22nd-minute goal but were unable to keep a clean sheet.
Torres, who was acquired via club-record transfer fee from Uruguay, leads the Lions in all competition goals (11) while Austrian designated player Ercan Kara has the most in MLS play (7).
[ Winger Facundo Torres personifies new era for Orlando City ]
In their last 10 games, the Lions’ offense has lagged. They’re averaging 1.3 goals, 4.9 shots on goal and 4.8 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.8 goals.
Atlanta, 10th in the East, is led by Ronaldo Cisneros. He had both of its goals against Real Salt Lake for a 2-1 victory last week.
United has averaged 1.7 goals, 6 shots on goal and 5 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.7 goals per game.
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Nomination Deadline is August 19, 2022. Applications now available at www.lidma.org
ATLANTA, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Life Insurance Direct Marketing Association (LIDMA) is now accepting nominations for their prestigious "Innovation Award" of life insurance industry companies, individuals, or vendors, who are blazing a trail of technology and process innovations that are creating positive outcomes within the life insurance direct marketing channel, all with the goal of protecting more families. The deadline for nominations is August 19.
Once nominations are received, the selected finalists will then be required to submit a brief two-minute video on their industry innovation no later than September 30. The Innovation Award winner will be announced through a "People's Choice" voting selection by member attendees of LIDMA's Fall Meeting & Business Showcase scheduled for October 16-19, 2022, at the Westdrift Manhattan Beach in Manhattan Beach, California.
"Exciting InsurTech innovations, focused on making the process of buying life insurance easier and more accessible, are the catalysts driving the historic change we are now seeing in Life insurance distribution," said LIDMA President, Nicole Buckenmeyer. "Our LIDMA members are at the forefront of making the life insurance purchase process faster and simpler, and our 2022 Innovation Award promises to promote the best-of-the-best and declare a winner at our Fall conference."
The "Innovation Award" was originally inspired by LIDMA's eProcess improvement initiatives which continually evolve to meet the demand of our consumers in partnership with our LIDMA-affiliated insurers, service vendors, attorneys, and marketers. LIDMA's eProcess reduces costs for carriers and providers and improves the buying and fulfilment experience for customers.
Last year's winner, Human API's Health Intelligence Platform, was chosen by the LIDMA community from an outstanding group of finalists including Insurance Technologies, Insureio Technologies, Inc., Techficient Holdings and InsurAware.
LIDMA Innovation Award Criteria and Process
Successful applicants or nominees must show a measurable effect on how they're expanding the market, reducing cycle times, digitizing previously awkward and manual processes, while strengthening the consumer relationship with our industry and its noble purpose of financial protection.
To determine Innovation Award finalists, LIDMA will conduct a thorough review to ensure each applicant's technological or procedural improvement initiative is active in-market or in an advanced stage of development. Finalists will be notified after application submission with a further requirement that they submit a brief video on their industry innovation no later than September 30. Finalists will be showcased during the LIDMA Fall Meeting & Business Showcase slated for October 16-19, 2022. A presentation of finalists and "People's Choice" voting will be conducted on the LIDMA mobile app during the conference. The ultimate winner of the Innovation Award will be announced on-site at the conclusion of the LIDMA Fall Meeting & Business Showcase.
Applications for the LIDMA Innovation Award are available now at www.lidma.org and will be accepted through August 19, 2022.
About LIDMA
LIDMA is the premiere association dedicated to supporting businesses and professionals active in direct sales of life insurance products to consumers – the fastest growing sales segment in the life insurance industry. The not-for-profit organization is committed to helping members protect more families while boosting their revenues and reducing costs. For more information, or if you would like to become a member, please visit www.lidma.org.
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WFO NEW YORK CITY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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AIR QUALITY ALERT
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Relayed by National Weather Service New York NY
331 PM EDT Mon Aug 1 2022
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT TUESDAY...
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties:
Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, New London
from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Tuesday.
An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the
region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional
information, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and
Environmental Protection Web site at http://www.ct.gov/deep/aqi
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JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian man was shot and killed on Friday after infiltrating a Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank, the Israeli army said.
In a statement, the military said the man tried to stab a resident in the Tene Omarim settlement and was shot by an armed civilian. It said the infiltration had set off an alarm and soldiers were scanning the area.
The Palestinian Health ministry confirmed the death but gave no further details.
The settlement is located near Hebron, a flashpoint city in the southern West Bank that is a frequent site of friction between Palestinian residents and Jewish settlers.
The incident occurred as Jews were celebrating Shavuot, a festival marking the day that Jews believe the Torah was given to Moses on Mount Sinai in Egypt.
It was the latest in more than a year-long spate of violence in the West Bank. During that time, Israel has expanded near-nightly military raids throughout the area in response to an increase in Palestinian attacks.
At least 113 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank and east Jerusalem this year, with nearly half of them members of armed militant groups, according to an Associated Press tally. But stone-throwing youths and people uninvolved in violence have also been killed. The Israeli army said the number of Palestinian militants killed is much higher.
Meanwhile, Palestinian attacks on Israeli targets in those areas have killed 20 people.
Israel captured the West Bank and east Jerusalem, along with the Gaza Strip, in the 1967 Mideast war. Palestinians seek these territories for a future state.
Some 700,000 Israelis now live in settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem. Most of the international community considers these settlements illegal or obstacles to peace. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/international/ap-international/ap-israeli-military-palestinian-man-killed-after-alleged-stabbing-attempt-in-west-bank-settlement/ | 2023-05-26 10:43:44 | 1 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/international/ap-international/ap-israeli-military-palestinian-man-killed-after-alleged-stabbing-attempt-in-west-bank-settlement/ |
Book-of-the-Month Club: “The Keeper of Happy Endings” by Barbara Davis
Aug. 1-31. Stop by Marathon County Public Library’s Athens Branch in August to pick up Davis’ 2021 novel, along with questions and comments about the book. Ongoing throughout the month. Call 715-257-7292 for more info. [MCPL Athens]
Marathon City Book Club: “The Lager Queen of Minnesota” by J. Ryan Stradal
Aug. 8, 5:45 p.m. Join fellow readers and the Marathon City Branch staff in a discussion of J. Ryan Stradal’s “The Lager Queen of Minnesota!” For more info, call 715-443-2775. [MCPL Marathon City]
Edgar Book Club: “Nobody Will Tell You This but Me” by Bess Kalb
Aug. 9, noon. Stop by the Edgar Branch for an engaging discussion of books with fellow lit lovers and our staff. In August, they’ll chat about Bess Kalb’s maternal ancestry memoir. For more information, call 715-352-3155. [MCPL Edgar]
Hatley Book Club: “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah
Aug. 9, 1 p.m. Take part in a lively discussion of a wide variety of books with the Hatley Branch staff and other book lovers, including Kristin Hannah’s 2021 novel in August. Call 715-446-3537 for more information. [MCPL Hatley]
Virtual Book Club: “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig
Aug. 15, 2 p.m. Join the Mosinee Branch staff and other book lovers for an engaging, virtual discussion of the August book club selection, “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig. Call 715-693-2144 for more information. [GoToMeeting (Online)]
Athens Book Club: “Malibu Rising” by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Aug. 16, 2 p.m. Join the Athens Branch staff and other book lovers for a return of their monthly book club gatherings. In August, they’ll discuss Taylor Jenkins Reid’s wildly popular novel “Malibu Rising.” For more information, call 715-257-7292. [MCPL Athens]
Stratford Book Club: “These Precious Days” by Ann Patchett
Aug. 17, 1 p.m. Join the Stratford Branch staff and fellow readers for a book club discussion in August of Patchett’s newest collection of essays. For more information, call 715-687-4420. [MCPL Stratford]
Rothschild Book Club: “The Lost Apothecary” by Sarah Penner
Aug. 24, 11 a.m. Anyone is invited to join the Rothschild Branch staff and fellow book lovers for a discussion of a wide variety of books each month, including Penner’s 2021 novel. For more information, call 715-359-6208. [MCPL Rothschild] | https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2022/07/26/marathon-county-public-library-book-clubs-august-3/ | 2022-07-26 21:36:56 | 1 | https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2022/07/26/marathon-county-public-library-book-clubs-august-3/ |
NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medeologix, a Taiwan MedTech CDMO company announces its successful acquisition of three premier medical device manufacturing companies to form an integrated full function service group. The newly formed Medeologix family of companies, with a combined footprint of 90,000 sq.ft, offers one-stop services from conceptual design to high-volume production.
The three Silicon Valley companies, Mediballoon, MedeonBio and Second Source Medical, along with Medeologix with a mass production facility in Taiwan, form the vertically integrated services from medical tubing extrusion, balloon forming, catheter processing, final assembly to packaging and logistic services. Together, they work seamlessly to support their clients from concepts to quality finished medical products for the MedTech industry.
MediBalloon, established in 2016, is an expert in extruding medical tubing and developing medical balloons in different shapes and sizes using various thermoplastic materials including Polyurethane, Polyethylene, Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), PEBAX, and Nylons. The customer base includes startups and major OEM giants who seek fast turn-around time for their standard and complex balloon designs and catheter tubing.
MedeonBio, established in 2012, specializes in single and multi-lumen catheter processes, including braiding, coil winding, lamination, thermal fusing, tipping, balloon bonding and pleating, as well as hydrophilic coating. These catheters are commonly used in minimally invasive procedures for cardiovascular, neurovascular, peripheral and structural heart diseases.
Second Source Medical, established in 2004, is an FDA registered contract manufacturer with full FDA QSR and cGMP compliant for Class II and Class III PMA products, providing rapid response of integrated design and manufacturing services from component, functional prototype, subassembly, process development, verification and validation leading to pilot and mass productions in support of successful clinical trial, regulatory approval and commercialization. In addition to its 2,000 sq.ft clean room, Second Source Medical also houses a yellow lab to handle UV light sensitive liquid mixing processes as well as a Silicone forming lab.
Medeologix family of companies are ISO 13485 certified. The alignment of quality systems among each company and within the entire group provides seamless transition from concept stage to production scale up without costly re-validation and production delay, thus assuring their clients the most efficient services. In addition, the in-house expertise provides regulatory submission services for 510K, PMA and MDR, as well as help startups incubate their projects with virtual offices and quality system setup; a true major source for MedTech outsourcing solutions.
About
Medeologix (www.Medeologix.com) with its headquarters in New Taipei City, Taiwan, is a MedTech CDMO group with development centers and manufacturing facilities located in California USA and Taiwan. It is founded with the goal of helping MedTech companies around the globe to go from concept to product launch to mass-production. Medeologix provides a suite of vertically integrated technology know-how and state-of-the-art engineering design and manufacturing capabilities to produce leading edge medical tubing, custom balloons, catheter and many other devices of the highest quality and greatest efficiency at extremely competitive total cost. For more information, please send your inquiry to sales@Medeologix.com or call (408) 432-6388.
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LONDON — Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges of sexually assaulting three men a decade or more ago, and was told he would face trial next year.
Spacey, 62, stood in the dock and spoke clearly as he replied “not guilty” to each of the five charges during a hearing at London’s Central Criminal Court, commonly known as the Old Bailey.
Judge Mark Wall set a date of June 6, 2023, for the trial to start and said it would last three to four weeks. It is likely to be at the Old Bailey, the venue for Britain’s highest-profile criminal trials.
The former “House of Cards” star, who ran London’s Old Vic theater between 2004 and 2015, denied four counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
The incidents allegedly took place in London between March 2005 and August 2008, and one in western England in April 2013. The victims are now in their 30s and 40s.
Space’s lawyer previously said the actor “strenuously denies” the allegations.
Spacey, who has addresses in London and the U.S., was granted bail and allowed to return to the United States after a preliminary hearing last month. The judge continued the actor’s unconditional bail on Thursday, and said another pretrial hearing would be held early in 2023.
Spacey thanked the judge at the end of the 15-minute hearing. He made no comment as he left court and was ushered through a crowd of photographers and camera crews into a chauffeur-driven car.
Spacey won a best supporting actor Academy Award for the 1995 film “The Usual Suspects” and a lead actor Oscar for the 1999 movie “American Beauty.”
But his celebrated career came to an abrupt halt in 2017 when actor Anthony Rapp accused the star of assaulting him at a party in the 1980s, when Rapp was a teenager. Spacey denies the allegations.
Spacey faces a separate civil sex-assault lawsuit from Rapp in U.S. federal court in New York. | https://www.abqjournal.com/2516109/kevin-spacey-pleads-not-guilty-to-uk-sexual-assault-charges.html | 2022-07-14 14:19:03 | 0 | https://www.abqjournal.com/2516109/kevin-spacey-pleads-not-guilty-to-uk-sexual-assault-charges.html |
EPA orders Ohio power plant to stop dumping toxic coal ash
By MATTHEW DALY
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major action to address toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants, the Environmental Protection Agency on Friday ordered an Ohio utility to stop dumping dangerous coal ash into unlined storage ponds and speed cleanup of the site. The order to the Gen. James Gavin Power Plant in southern Ohio marks the first time the EPA has formally denied a utility’s request to continue disposing toxic coal ash after a deadline to stop such disposal has passed. The Gavin plant, located along the Ohio River in Cheshire, Ohio, is one of the largest coal-fired electricity plants in the U.S. At least five other plants face similar action by the EPA under a crackdown announced in January. | https://kion546.com/news/2022/11/18/epa-orders-ohio-power-plant-to-stop-dumping-toxic-coal-ash/ | 2022-11-19 01:05:54 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/2022/11/18/epa-orders-ohio-power-plant-to-stop-dumping-toxic-coal-ash/ |
Every time the Miami Heat win Game 1, they go on to win the series.
What’s been true for the Heat in each of their previous two playoff series should be equally concerning for a Boston Celtics team that forfeited home-court advantage with a 123-116 loss at TD Garden in the series-opener on Wednesday.
The Heat are going to walk onto your home floor, and if your team isn’t ready for a dogfight, Miami is going to beat you.
It’s what they did in their first-round stunner at Milwaukee’s FiServ Forum before eliminating the conference-favorite Bucks in five games. And it’s how the Heat advanced past the Knicks in six games in the second round, first by stealing home-court advantage with a Game 1 victory at Madison Square Garden.
There’s something almost emasculating about an underdog winning Game 1 on the road. Just ask the Celtics fans who booed their home team off the court after an embarrassing performance with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line.
History favors the team that wins the series-opener. Seventy-eight percent of the teams that take a 1-0 series lead go on to win their playoff series.
Those numbers favor the Heat more than any other team in recent memory. The Heat won Game 1 as an underdog each round as a fifth seed in the 2020 NBA Playoffs on their way to the NBA Finals, where they eventually lost to LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Now, the Heat are at it again. Head coach Erik Spoelstra told a reporter “you’re getting way too ahead of yourself,” but the vision of his team’s trip to the NBA Finals is as clear as it’s been all season.
Especially if Jimmy Butler continues to play like this.
Butler put the league back on notice when he hung 56 points on the purported league-best Milwaukee Bucks defense. He played on a bad ankle and still had his way with Tom Thibodeau’s vaunted Knicks defense, and in Game 1 against the Celtics on Wednesday, he hung 35 points on 48% shooting from the field and came up with six steals, including the game-sealing interception with less than a minute left in the fourth quarter.
Butler is averaging 31.5 points per game through 11 playoff games. The greater impact, Spoelstra says, is the effect the All-Star wing has on his teammates, particularly when games begin to get shaky.
The Celtics built a 13-point first-half lead, but the Heat worked to prevent the deficit from ballooning entering halftime. They then outscored the Celtics, 46-25, in the third quarter alone.
And for every bucket Butler scored, three more came from his teammates. Bam Adebayo scored 20 points, and Gabe Vincent, Kyle Lowry, Max Struss and Caleb Martin each scored 15 apiece.
Spoelstra said it’s the belief in Butler’s abilities that brings ease to the rest of the team.
“You can’t quantify it. There’s no analytic to it. Just the feeling of stability in the locker room,” he said. “Even when you’re down nine in the first half, we played poorly, but we have to credit Boston because they made us play poorly. There’s just a settling effect that’s impossible to quantify. We’re in striking distance. Let’s just settle into our games. Jimmy’ll make a bunch of plays, Bam will make a bunch of plays and we’ll settle into our roles. But that’s just what the great players do.”
And after Wednesday night, the belief in Jayson Tatum has wavered.
No player looked more lost in the closing minutes of Game 1 than Tatum, who finished with 30 points on 9-of-17 shooting from the field and a perfect 11-of-11 from the foul line but choked the game away in the final closing possessions.
Tatum turned the ball over four times in Game 1, but three of those giveaways came in the game’s final 3:19. The Celtics’ MVP candidate forgot how to play basketball, traveling on back-to-back possessions. He disappeared from the game in the fourth quarter and only scored on a pair of free throws in the game’s final five minutes.
This is the same superstar in Tatum who buried the Philadelphia 76ers with a 51-point performance in Game 7 of the second round.
The Celtics trailed that series, 3-2, before coming back to win in seven.
If Tatum can be that special against the Heat, the Celtics will have a chance to flip the series back into their favor in an attempt to make a second consecutive NBA Finals appearance.
One thing is for certain: These Heat aren’t the 76ers. These Heat are perennial playoff hunters.
And after Game 1, the Celtics look like the hunted.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer told a jury Monday that Donald Trump should be held accountable for sexually attacking an advice columnist in 1996 because even a former president is not above the law.
Attorney Roberta Kaplan delivered the first closing argument in the federal civil trial, showing jurors video clips of Trump from his October deposition and replaying the “Access Hollywood” video from 2005 in which Trump said into a hot mic that celebrities can grab women's genitals without asking.
Closing arguments were expected to last all day in the case as the jurors in Manhattan hear final remarks from attorneys about the claims writer E. Jean Carroll brought against Trump.
Kaplan recalled Trump's comment that "stars like him can get away with sexually assaulting women.”
“That’s who Donald Trump is. That is how he thinks. And that’s what he does,” Kaplan said. “He thinks he can get away with it here.”
She told jurors that it wasn't a “he said, she said” case but rather one in which jurors should weigh what 11 witnesses, including Carroll, said versus what they heard from Trump in his video deposition.
“He didn't even bother to show up here in person,” Kaplan said. She told jurors that much of what he said in his deposition and in public statements “actually supports our side of the case.”
“In a very real sense, Donald Trump is a witness against himself,” she said. “He knows what he did. He knows that he sexually assaulted E. Jean Carroll.”
Trump, who has not attended the trial, has insisted in public statements and in the deposition that Carroll made up the claims to boost sales of a 2019 memoir.
Carroll, 79, who is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, testified for more than two days during the trial, which is entering its third week.
She said she was leaving a Bergdorf Goodman store through a revolving door in spring 1996 when Trump was entering the store and stopped her to help him shop for a gift for a woman.
Carroll said they eventually took escalators to the store's desolate sixth floor, where they teased each other about trying on a piece of see-through lingerie.
She said she entered a dressing room with Trump before the flirtatious outing turned violent, with Trump slamming her against a wall, pulling down her tights and raping her. She said she kneed him after an encounter that lasted several minutes and fled the store.
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, who is unrelated to Roberta Kaplan, told jurors that they would begin deliberations Tuesday after he spends about an hour reading them the law that will pertain to battery and defamation, the two allegations they must decide. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/politics/article/closing-arguments-start-for-columnist-s-claims-18085676.php | 2023-05-08 15:22:57 | 1 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/politics/article/closing-arguments-start-for-columnist-s-claims-18085676.php |
STUART, Fla., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stuart Therapeutics, Inc. (Stuart), a clinical stage company headquartered in Stuart, Florida that is developing advanced ophthalmic therapeutics, announced today the results of its Type C Guidance meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the continued development plan for ST-100, Stuart's first drug candidate for the treatment of Dry Eye Disease (DED) in humans. Stuart provided the FDA with the results of the ST-100 Phase 2 clinical trial, completed late last year, and asked for the agency's guidance relating to the company's proposed next steps, including a Phase 3 clinical trial and associated endpoints for ST-100. The FDA provided Stuart with its acceptance of the company's plan to conduct a Phase 3 trial for ST-100, along with approval of the proposed endpoints which include a single primary endpoint (Schirmer's Responder Rate) and a series of secondary endpoints proposed by the company. In addition, the FDA accepted the overall development plan proposed by Stuart.
Based on the FDA's positive response to Stuart's Type C meeting submittal, the company anticipates proceeding with a Phase 3 clinical trial on ST-100 in early 2023.
"The FDA feedback we received is welcome and allows us to proceed as planned to a Phase 3 clinical trial for ST-100 in the first quarter of 2023. The clarity of the results we achieved in a small population (160 patients) Phase 2 trial late last year puts us in a strong position. The rapid, systematic Schirmer's test results, achieved in 28 days, coupled with strong symptom relief at day 14, position ST-100 as a potential leader in the treatment of ocular surface disease," said Bob Baratta, MD, Chairman and Chief Medical Officer of Stuart.
ST-100 is an eyedrop formulation that is based on Stuart's patented Collagen Mimetic Peptide platform, PolyCol™ (PolyCol). Pre-clinical animal testing has demonstrated that ST-100 provides rapid repair of damaged corneal epithelial and sub-epithelial tissues in the eye, coupled with restoration and protection of corneal nerve structures, making it an ideal therapeutic candidate for DED and possibly for other ocular surface indications. Stuart believes that ST-100 should be broadly applicable to the estimated 30 million sufferers of dry eye disease in the United States, due to ST-100's apparent ability to alleviate painful eye surface damage that is a hallmark of DED. "The result of this meeting with the FDA is that Stuart can move quickly into a larger (300+ patients) Phase 3 clinical trial to further demonstrate the safety and efficacy of ST-100 for the treatment of dry eye disease. This outcome represents continued confirmation of the success of our strategy to move ST-100 through the clinical trial process, and we thank the Stuart development team and our outside partners and advisors for the part they played in bringing us to this point," said Eric Schlumpf, President & CEO of Stuart Therapeutics.
About Stuart Therapeutics:
Stuart Therapeutics is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development of PolyCol, a collagen mimetic peptide therapeutic platform. The company is developing a variety of anterior and posterior segment ophthalmologic applications based on the PolyCol technology.
ST-100 is a candidate therapeutic that is in pre-clinical evaluation and has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in treating, preventing, curing or diagnosing any disease or disorder. Similarly, the statements contained in this Announcement have not been evaluated by the FDA and may be considered "forward-looking statements" under applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance or result expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although forward-looking statements contained in this presentation are based upon what management of Stuart Therapeutics believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Stuart Therapeutics undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change except as required by applicable securities laws. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Contact: Eric Schlumpf, eric@stuarttherapeutics.com
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WFO BOSTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
723 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN TOLLAND AND NORTHEASTERN HARTFORD COUNTIES...
At 723 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over East Windsor,
or near Windsor, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include...
Manchester, Enfield, Vernon, Windsor, Mansfield, South Windsor,
Bloomfield, Suffield, Ellington, Tolland, Windsor Locks, Coventry,
Stafford, Somers, East Windsor, Willington and East Granby.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Saudi sovereign wealth fund now holds 8.26% of the stock in the video game maker Nintendo, making it the largest outside investor in the Japanese gaming outfit, a company filing said Friday.
The investment comes as part of efforts by the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund to diversify Saudi Arabia’s economy away from oil, including billions already spent on video game firms. The fund has been a major component in the plans of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, himself said to be an avid gamer.
The Public Investment Fund declined to comment Friday night about its increased stakes in Nintendo.
However, the purchase of Nintendo and other gaming stocks entangles the video game companies into the politics surrounding Saudi Arabia and its assertive 37-year-old crown prince. American intelligence agencies believe Prince Mohammed ordered the slaying of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.
Nintendo did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding Saudi investment.
A filing to Japanese regulators on Friday revealed the Public Investment Fund’s holding in Kyoto-based Nintendo. Saudi Arabia has been steadily building its stake over recent months in the company, best known for its Super Mario Brothers franchise and its Nintendo Switch gaming console.
The Saudi fund remains behind Nintendo’s own holdings in the gaming company. Nintendo is valued at $52 billion.
Nintendo stock closed slight down Friday on the Tokyo Stock Exchange at $40.50 a share.
The Public Investment Fund did not immediately acknowledge increasing its holdings in Nintendo. It runs the Savvy Games Group, which aims to establish 250 gaming companies in Saudi Arabia and create 39,000 jobs. Savvy Games plans to invest some $38 billion into the gaming industry over the coming years.
Already, the Saudi wealth fund holds stock worth $2.9 billion in Activision Blizzard, $1.7 billion in Electronic Arts, $1.2 billion stake in Take-Two Interactive, according to data from the Nasdaq Stock Market.
The Saudi expansion into gaming, however, has sparked criticism. Riot Games, which makes the popular online multiplayer game League of Legends, cancelled a partnership with Prince Mohammed’s planned futuristic city Neom in 2020 after an outcry from gamers.
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(KXNET) — Governor Doug Burgum recently signed three bills that aim to address our state’s workforce challenges.
The laws will help students, ag workers, and the formerly incarcerated, contribute to North Dakota’s economy.
College students who meet enrollment and GPA requirements are now eligible for a scholarship of up to $6,000 for apprenticeship programs in high-demand fields.
To help ag workers, the new H2A Visa Program has been approved, which will allow employers to hire non-immigrant foreign staff on a temporary or seasonal basis.
Additionally, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Job Placement Pilot Program are receiving state funding to connect recently released or soon-to-be-released ex-offenders with in-demand jobs in North Dakota.
The funding will also support two employees to work directly with prison case managers in identifying employers for the chosen participants. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/state-news/students-foreign-workers-and-the-formally-incarcerated-to-help-the-state-workforce/ | 2023-04-14 00:53:42 | 0 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/state-news/students-foreign-workers-and-the-formally-incarcerated-to-help-the-state-workforce/ |
NEW ORLEANS, May 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Do socioeconomic disparities impact a bladder cancer patient's care? Can exercise improve the health of bladder cancer patients during treatment? What technologic and pharmacologic advances are urologists utilizing to treat bladder cancer?
Researchers will be presenting these bladder cancer study findings at the 117th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA). Benjamin Davies, MD, professor of urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and director of the Urologic Oncology Program at the Shadyside/Hillman Cancer Center, will moderate a press session featuring the following four abstracts at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans on May 14, 2022, at 11 a.m. CT.
Boris Gershman, MD, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, investigated socioeconomic disparities and their potential impact on the management of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) despite strong clinical practice guidelines. "Disparities in the Prevalence and Management of High-Risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer"
Not much is known about the impact of a patient's behavioral habits on bladder cancer, so Mara Koelker, MD, at Brigham and Women's Hospital, investigated the role of exercise on self-reported physical health status. "Impact of Exercise on Physical Health Status in Bladder Cancer Patients"
Pramit Khetrapal, MD, at University College London, explored the utilization of intracorporeal robot-assisted RC (iRARC) vs open RC (ORC) and the impact on a bladder cancer patient's recovery time. "Results of the Intracorporeal Robotic vs Open Cystectomy (iROC) Multi-Centre Randomised Trial"
Disease-free survival was significantly improved with adjuvant nivolumab vs. placebo in patients with high-risk muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma (MIUC) after radical surgery, according to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai's Matthew Galsky, MD. "Disease-Free Survival With Longer Follow-Up From the CheckMate 274 Trial of Adjuvant Nivolumab in Patients After Surgery for High-Risk Muscle-Invasive Urothelial Carcinoma"
"The bladder cancer session highlights technologic and pharmacologic advances in bladder cancer care as well as important work on equity and exercise," said Dr. Davies.
About the American Urological Association: The 117th Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association takes place May 13-16 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Founded in 1902 and headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland, the American Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology and has nearly 24,000 members throughout the world. The AUA is a premier urologic association, providing invaluable support to the urologic community as it pursues its mission of fostering the highest standards of urologic care through education, research and the formulation of health policy.
Media Contact:
Caitlin Lukacs, Corporate Communications and Media Relations Manager
410-689-4081, clukacs@auanet.org
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The reading subscription service will provide free books to children in need across the Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reading subscription service Scribd today announced the launch of its CSR program, Scribd Gives, to support its mission to build the largest and most accessible library connecting storytellers with their audience. The company, which offers access to one of the world's largest digital libraries of ebooks, audiobooks, and more, is committed to inspiring curiosity, giving back, and highlighting diverse perspectives within the literary community. To kick off Scribd Gives, the brand has announced its inaugural partner, First Book, an organization that supports educational equity by providing millions of books and resources to its member network of over 550,000 educators from programs and schools serving children from low-income communities.
"Reading is crucial to childhood development, and we look forward to working with First Book to bring to life our shared values of educational equality and encouraging cultural understanding, diversity, and inclusion through reading," said Trip Adler, Scribd Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "Our partnership with First Book is the latest step in continuing our mission to build the largest and most accessible library connecting storytellers with their audience by providing books to children with limited access to them."
According to the U.S. Department of Education, up to 61% of low-income families do not have any books for their children at home. Together with First Book, Scribd will put books into the classrooms that serve children in under-resourced communities to help support their educational growth, comprehension, and awareness of diverse perspectives.
"First Book is excited to refresh classroom libraries in schools in low-income, Bay-Area communities alongside Scribd," said Dana Bond, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategic Alliances. "It's clear our missions are aligned - to provide young people with the books they need to continue to grow, learn, and develop empathy, as well as a greater understanding of the world around them. We are grateful to Scribd's help to support not only our mission but educators in under-resourced communities and the kids we serve."
To kick off the program, and just in time for the start of the new school year, Scribd has given First Book a $50,000 grant, which will support the donation of books for classroom libraries at Berkley Maynard Academy, a charter school in a low-income community in the Bay Area. The donation will consist of books that offer diverse topics and perspectives, encouraging cultural understanding and inclusion. To celebrate the classroom library refreshes, Scribd and First Book teamed up with authors Bonnie Tsui and Angela Dalton, who will participate in a live reading with Berkley Maynard Academy students. Scribd has also given funds to 100 additional Bay Area schools to purchase books for their classrooms or libraries.
"At Berkley Maynard Academy, we want students to be able to read books that expose them to the beauty, history, and cultures of other people in their school, community, and the greater world. This inclusion goes beyond race: we want our students to read books that normalize gender inclusivity, reflect various family structures, and celebrate and affirm the LGBTQIA+ community," said Jason Stack Principal of Berkley Maynard Academy. "These new classroom libraries from Scribd and First Book will provide a fresh infusion of books to help center people and students that are often marginalized and not represented in mainstream culture."
For more details about Scribd's offerings and partnership with First Book please visit: https://www.scribd.com/.
Scribd is the reading subscription service that's building one of the largest and most accessible libraries connecting storytellers with their audience. For $11.99 a month, Scribd offers access to some of the best ebooks, audiobooks, documents, magazine articles, podcasts, and presentations. Scribd works directly with publishers to constantly add new content to the platform and provide its subscribers with high-quality and personalized reading recommendations. Scribd's goal is to inspire curiosity and learning through its diverse range of content, which amplifies important topics and underrepresented authors. The app is available on iOS and Android devices, as well as web browsers and Apple Watch.
Founded in Washington, D.C., in 1992 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit social enterprise, First Book is a leader in the educational equity field. Over its 30-year history, First Book has distributed more than 225 million books and educational resources, with a retail value of more than $2 billion. First Book believes education offers children in need the best path out of poverty. First Book breaks down barriers to quality education by providing its Network of more than 550,000 registered teachers, librarians, after school program leaders, and others serving children in need with millions of free and affordable new, high-quality books, educational resources, and basic needs items through the award-winning First Book Marketplace nonprofit eCommerce site. The First Book Network comprises the largest and fastest-growing community of formal and informal educators serving children in need.
First Book also expands the breadth and depth of the education field through a family of social enterprises, including First Book Research & Insights, its proprietary research initiative, and the First Book Accelerator, which brings best-in-class research-based strategies to the classroom via relevant, usable educator resources. First Book Impact Funds target support to areas of need, such as rural communities or increasing diversity in children's books. For more information about First Book, please visit www.firstbook.org.
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BAODING, China, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GWM, as the "Global Intelligent Technology Company", brings a fleet of cutting-edge electric vehicles to the 39th Thailand International Motor Expo 2022.
The company is showing a sleeker ORA Grand Cat, New HAVAL H6 Hybrid SUV, the off-road TANK500 HEV, and some other Thailand's popular models.
The first showcase of the ORA Grand Cat in Thailand
This is the first-ever showcase in Thailand of the ORA Grand Cat, the first premium pure electric coupe from the ORA brand. Its exterior design stands out with luxury and modernity, featuring a glass roof, active air inlet grille, electric rear spoiler and exhaust synthetic noise for sporty driving experiences.
The ORA Grand Cat also comes with ORA Autopilot 3.0 intelligent navigation system to offer a smarter driving experience. The interior features a 12.3-inch multimedia touch screen, 10.25-inch driving information display, 11 infinity speakers with independent amplifier, and electric driver and passenger seats with massage and cooling systems, providing the ultimate comfort and pleasure.
Experience the next stylish level of the New HAVAL H6 Hybrid SUV
GWM is reinforcing the legendary achievement of the HAVAL H6, which has seized leadership of the local compact SUV segment for ten consecutive months (January-October 2022), introducing an enhanced version with a more stylish design as well as next-level comfort and convenience.
The New HAVAL H6 Hybrid SUV is outstanding, with a star matrix front grille and packs with first-in-class cutting-edge technologies. The vehicle is built on the intelligent modular GWM L.E.M.O.N Platform, which is adaptable to various types of engines. It is powered by a 1.5-liter turbo engine combined with an electric motor and a multi-mode DHT electric hybrid system.
TANK500 HEV brings versatility and the pleasure of "life without limits"
Brandishing its combination of elegance and strength for four-wheel driving, the TANK500 HEV brings versatility and the pleasure of "life without limits". The model is equipped with a hybrid power combination of 2.0T+9HAT (2.0 Liter Turbo+9-speed Hydraulic Automatic Transmission).
The model is powered by the latest intelligent four-wheel drive and the intelligent driving assistance systems such as TANK Turn that can easily turn a corner in narrow places. Front and rear electric control differential locks that help transfer wheels force to avoid wheel slippage, together with various off-road driving modes that are automatically adjusted as the driving surface changes.
Elliot Zhang, President of GWM ASEAN, said: "Since our official launch in Thailand last February, GWM, as the xEV leader, has adhered to our strategy of differentiation to create quality products and services, new experiences, and cutting-edge technology to Thai consumers."
Currently, GWM is accelerating its new energy transformation and will introduce more new energy models to more markets, bringing clean and smart mobility experiences to users.
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How Monumental Sports investment impacts Mystics
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LONDON, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As WHO Member States, funders, health practitioners, civil society organisations and businesses engage at the Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland from 21st – 30th May, under the theme "WHO at 75: Saving lives, driving health for all", the integration of mental health in all health programming is imperative.
Poor mental health impacts almost everyone at some point in their lives. Taking action to support each other through those challenging times is a core part of delivering Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing. It also contributes to the success of many other SDGs – covering everything from high-quality education to ending poverty.
There is no better place to make this message heard and to agree solutions than at the World Health Assembly.
UN Member States acknowledge the impact of COVID-19, conflict, economic and environmental crises on people's mental health. The unprecedented pressure exerted by these emergencies has underscored the urgent need to prioritise mental well-being. All Member States are committed to upholding the universal right to the highest attainable level of physical and mental health through the delivery of the WHO Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2023 in their territories.
Sarah Kline - CEO of United for Global Mental Health says: "Mental health is a human right, an essential component of overall health, and a key driver of economic productivity. Knowing the profound impact of mental health on individuals, communities, and societies, we need the World Health Assembly, to foster a global movement that strives to put mental health at the heart of the healthcare agenda".
Five themes to be addressed:
- Parity is essential: Mental health should be treated as just as important as physical health in all discussions and the voices of people with lived experience of mental and physical health conditions must be heard.
- Integrating mental health accelerates all progress – whether that's into UHC, PPR or TB programmes, or achieving the SDGs.
- Children's and young people's mental health is the priority. Accelerating action to achieve the SDGs requires a focus on these age groups.
- Crises exacerbate mental ill health. Programmes addressing pandemics, conflict and natural disasters must integrate mental health if they are to truly serve people's needs.
- Build on what we agree upon. We have the texts of previous high-level meetings on UHC and TB and the proposed UNGA Resolution on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Sustainable Development and Peace to mobilise collective action among Member States.
We strongly urge all member states attending the World Health Assembly to integrate mental health in their statements on the actions they are taking, and in the agreements made to work together in the future, including the health High-Level Meetings at the UN General Assembly later this year.
The time for action is now, and we cannot afford to delay any longer.
Together, we can create a world where mental health is universally valued, supported, and accessible to all. Let us seize this opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of millions around the globe.
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What a $300K grant for Delaware State University aims to address after student protests
It's been a tumultuous spring semester in Dover.
Late January saw an explosive protest take hundreds of students out of class, filling a campus street in protest of public safety at Delaware State and the handling of sexual assault cases. Later, students stood, spoke, and cried in multiple town hall meetings that stretched for hours at a time. They demanded a safer campus. They demanded sexual assault reports be taken more seriously at their university.
This week another update comes in Delaware State's response — to the tune of $300,000.
The National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault awarded the HBCU a two-year grant to assist in developing its sexual assault response and prevention program, first announced in late January in the wake of campus unrest. The "Safe Space Project" will be housed on DSU Downtown campus.
"The funding will be primarily used for DSU to support those students victimized by violence and sexual assault," said Gwen Scott-Jones, dean of Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, in a press release.
Also the chair of the university's new coalition aimed at these issues, Scott-Jones said the space will promote prevention, provide education, and organize outreach in the Delaware State community.
At a glance:
What: The "Safe Space Project" is a physical location aiming to offer support to survivors of sexual assault, family members, allies and other advocates. The program will host a part-time, licensed mental health professional and coordinator, according to Delaware State, who will provide "culturally specific prevention and advocacy."
Where: Services will be based inside the university’s "Hope House" at 34 N. State Street, on DSU Downtown campus. This converted Dover home is currently used for a food bank, drug and alcohol use support groups and research — but these newly focused supports will be an addition.
When: It was difficult for the university to pinpoint when the Safe Space will be fully operational, with outfitting to do and personnel to put in place. Some activities and operations will likely open sooner than others, said Director of News Services Carlos Holmes, but "the Safe Space Project's use of the Hope House will begin as soon as possible."
Holmes also confirmed the space will continue to be available after the two-year grant, as Delaware State has committed to fusing it with overall planning and programming for the Hope House.
So how did we get here?
Students came out in protest on Jan. 18. University meetings followed that week and the next, each closed to the public and in one case having media escorted out of the auditorium. Students and family also attended the university's budget hearing Feb. 2 at Legislative Hall, calling for the same change on a new Dover platform.
Speakers called for:
- More security across main campus and DSU Downtown
- Education and awareness programs across the university and police
- Increased counselors and experts available to students
- Facility improvements, with students noting struggles with water and building security.
Student organizers said they also want the school to “fortify the integrity” of its Title IX process — increasing trust and transparency while treating cases as time-sensitive. This violence isn't unique to Delaware State, but the school saw 10 rapes reported in 2022, four other reports in January and another from a parent on Feb. 7. One family spoke out about feeling unsupported when her daughter reported an assault.
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University response has been rolling out.
The "Safe Space Coalition" was formed to focus on this work. Like several measures President Tony Allen announced, it joined promises to upgrade campus lighting and cameras, update the blue lights system, garner body cameras for university police and assess existing escort services and counseling hours. Allen did not give an exact timeline for the efforts.
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Protests outside the home and church of a conservative Washington lobbyist on Mount Desert Island have intensified this summer, but police say the main issue has been the paint used to leave messages.
They’d rather protesters switch to something less permanent — like chalk.
Leonard Leo, a summer resident of the Mount Desert village of Northeast Harbor, is co-chair of the conservative Federalist Society, which has successfully lobbied to have conservative judges appointed to the Supreme Court. Since the end of June, protests have spread from Leo’s home in Mount Desert to Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Bar Harbor, where Leo reportedly worships when staying on Mount Desert Island.
One protester, Bar Harbor resident Annlinn Kruger, has been scrawling anti-Leo messages on public sidewalks in both towns and drawing the ire of some who support bans on abortion. Her messages also have received the attention of some local officials in the two towns because of the medium she has used — paint.
Bar Harbor Town Manager Kevin Sutherland, warned Kruger that her messages could be considered vandalism because the homemade type of paint she was using was difficult to remove. Kruger has taken exception to Sutherland’s warning, saying she consulted with police in both towns and was told that her messages were considered protected speech under the First Amendment.
On Tuesday, Kruger briefly spoke to the Bar Harbor Town Council about Sutherland, saying the town manager has no authority or responsibility to restrict her form of political protest. She wanted to know why he sought to intervene in her graffiti campaign.
“With whom did Sutherland consult about his efforts to shut down and remove all traces [of the graffiti],” she asked the council.
Neither Sutherland nor members of the council responded to Kruger’s comments.
James Willis, who serves as police chief in both Bar Harbor and Mount Desert, said Wednesday that officers in both departments initially had the same concerns about whether Kruger’s graffiti rose to the level of vandalism, but that both departments are keen to stay out of the political debate and to respect Kruger’s First Amendment rights.
Willis said officers have talked with Kruger about the permanency of the paint she has used for the messages. She has since switched to using chalk, which has proven to be much easier to remove and does not rise to the level of defacing public property.
He said that after speaking with Hancock County District Attorney Matthew Foster, he and Bar Harbor police Capt. David Kerns met with Sutherland and Mount Desert Town Manager Durlin Lunt to discuss the graffiti. All agreed that no action would be taken against Kruger as long as the messages continue to be easy to remove.
“She’s been pretty good to work with,” Willis said of Kruger.
Sutherland said Wednesday in an email that as long as Kruger’s political messages are easily washed off by Bar Harbor public works employees, the town will not try to stop her from writing on town sidewalks.
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Carowinds Amusement Park in North Carolina will replace a steel support column on the Fury 325 roller coaster after a guest noticed a crack, which apparently formed along a weld line.
In a statement to Scripps News, the amusement park said the ride's manufacturer and engineers have conduced numerous tests and decided replacing the support column was the best option.
The column is expected to arrive at the park next week.
“Following the installation of the new column, and as part of our normal protocol for rides such as Fury 325, we will conduct an extensive series of tests to ensure the safety and integrity of the coaster," the park said in a statement.
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Carowinds notes that it plans on operating the ride for 500 full cycles during initial testing. It adds that a third party will then be brought in to conduct a final inspection.
Jeremy Wagner first alerted officials to the crack on a July 1 visit to the park. He claimed the park did not immediately shut down the ride.
"I was beside myself; I could not understand why there was no sense of urgency at the park," Wagner told Scripps News.
Carowinds said the roller coaster is designed with "redundancies in place" to ensure the safety of guests in situations like this.
“The safety of our guests and associates will always be Carowinds' top priority," the park said.
The reopening date for the roller coaster will be dependent on the outcome of multiple inspections, but the park said it will provide an update when everything is finalized.
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Moverio BT-45C and BT-45CS Offer Advanced Imaging Technology and Wider Field-of-View to Foster Seamless Collaboration for Evolving Business Needs
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meeting the rapidly growing demand for remote assistance technology, Epson today announced the Moverio® BT-45C and BT-45CS, a new generation of award-winning Moverio augmented reality (AR) smart glasses designed to support seamless remote collaboration with a high-quality AR viewing experience. Purpose-built for mission-critical tasks – such as troubleshooting, maintenance, inspection, and training – the new Moverio models support immersive, hands-free collaboration between on-site technicians and remote experts to help enhance efficiency, improve safety, and reduce downtime.
"Field service is undergoing a transformation, with many businesses shifting to remote assistance and adopting immersive AR technology to help enhance work efficiency, save costs and improve workplace safety," said Nathan Cheng, associate product manager, Augmented Reality, Epson America, Inc. "As a pioneer in the AR space with over 10 years of innovation, the latest Moverio platform delivers advanced image quality in a binocular display with improved performance and wearability to provide a more immersive and shared viewing experience to today's remote workforce."
Compatible with a wide range of collaboration and remote assistance software, the Moverio BT-45C and BT-45CS feature all-new Si-OLED technology, a proprietary optical engine, and a binocular see-through Full HD display with a 34° field-of-view to seamlessly integrate digital content with the outside world. With the USB-C interface, the BT-45C headset can tether to a wide range of compatible Android™ or Windows® host devices to support an array of applications. Designed for businesses working in manufacturing, automotive, field service, IT, logistics, construction, and more, the smart glasses are built with a tough, robust design – with high shock and dust resistance – to withstand the most demanding and dynamic work environments. With an adjustable, padded headband and helmet mounting options, the BT-45C and BT-45CS can easily fit a variety of frontline work attire and helmet models for added comfort and flexibility.
A turnkey hardware solution, the Moverio BT-45CS combines a Moverio headset and an intuitive intelligent controller to help maximize ease of use while on the job. The 13MP camera on the intelligent controller gives users the ability to take detailed, up-close photos for enhanced precision. Its easy-to-use touchscreen interface and array of connectivity options help deliver convenience and usability.
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The Moverio BT-45C and BT-45CS support convenient, hands-free, "see-what-I-see" collaboration between on-site technicians and remote experts with a range of features, including:
- Incredible Image Quality – Integrated Si-OLED technology, proprietary optical engine and binocular see-through Full HD display with 34° field-of-view create a seamless viewing experience
- Easy Wearability – Adjustable, padded headband, plus helmet mounting options, to comfortably accommodate a variety of frontline work attire
- Robust, Durable Design – Shock- and dust-resistant with military grade drop test compliance and IP52 rating
- Headset Flip-up Function – Allows users to secure a clear field of view for enhanced efficiency and safety; tinted and clear ANSI Z87.1 compatible shields can be attached to the headset for added eye protection
- Advanced Camera – Centered 8MP auto-focus camera with optimized camera angle precisely captures wearer's point of view, allowing for a true "see-what-I-see" experience between wearer and remote expert
- Dynamic Usability – Headsets are equipped with 9-axis and ambient light sensors, and BT-45CS controller is equipped with GPS sensors, which allow developers to unleash full potential of augmented reality via Moverio SDK
- Built-in Audio – Integrated speaker and noise-canceling microphone enhance the quality of hands-free communication; can connect external audio devices via the mini audio jack
The new Moverio AR smart glasses will be on display in Epson's booth #113 at Augmented Enterprise Summit (AES) in San Diego, Calif. from Oct. 18-20, 2022.
Pricing and Availability
The Moverio BT-45C and BT-45CS smart glasses will be available through Epson's channel partners and on Epson.com in November. For additional information, visit https://epson.com/moverio-augmented-reality.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Back in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in five years and trailing the Florida Panthers less than 10 minutes into Game 1, the Vegas Golden Knights sent a very clear message.
“We were ready,” Jonathan Marchessault said.
Ready and relentless. Vegas rallied from an early deficit, got the go-ahead goal from Zach Whitecloud with just over 13 minutes left and arguably the best save of the playoffs from Adin Hill and beat Florida 5-2 Saturday night to take the lead in the best-of-seven series.
“We kept our composure, and it was good,” said Marchessault, one of six original Knights players left from the start of the franchise in 2017 who scored the tying goal in the first period. “We just wanted to play the right way and be disciplined, and tonight we were able to be the better team.”
Whitecloud put Vegas ahead, a crucial penalty kill followed and captain Mark Stone scored an insurance goal that was reviewed for a high stick and confirmed. Reilly Smith sealed it with an empty-netter to make the score look more lopsided than the game.
The combination of that offense and Hill’s 33 saves put Vegas up after a feisty opener between Sun Belt teams who wasted little time getting acquainted with big hits during play and plenty of post-whistle pushing and shoving.
“It’s exactly what we expected,” said Vegas defenseman Shea Theodore, who scored his first goal of the playoffs and ended a 27-game drought dating to March 7. “That’s how they wanted to play. We were just trying not to play into it.”
That stuff is just beginning. Game 2 is Monday in Las Vegas.
Before the Panthers even get a chance to respond, they ratcheted up the physical play late after falling behind by two. A handful of penalties resulting from a fracas with 4:24 remaining left the Florida bench well short.
The outcome was determined long before that.
After falling behind on a short-handed goal by Eric Staal that sucked the life out of the crowd of 18,432, the Golden Knights rallied for their ninth comeback win this playoffs. Marchessault — known since arriving in Las Vegas for scoring big goals — answered before the end of the first period.
Early in the second, Hill made a desperation stick save to rob Nick Cousins of what would have been a sure goal. The save was reminiscent of the one Washington’s Braden Holtby made against Vegas — in the same crease — five years ago.
“That’s an unreal save — it’s a game-changer,” coach Bruce Cassidy said. “You need those saves at key moments.”
Giving up a tying goal to Anthony Duclair with 10.2 seconds left in the second did not slow the Golden Knights’ momentum much. Whitecloud’s goal, with two-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky screened and unable to see, fired up fans once again.
Bobrovsky, in the final for the first time, downplayed any reason for concern after stopping 29 of 34 shots and losing for just the second time in 12 games this postseason.
“I played a good game,” Bobrovsky said. “I played a solid game. They created some good chances other than goals. They had lots of good scoring chances, and that was fun.”
Part of the fun came when play was stopped.
Less than 10 minutes in, Hill was none too happy about Nick Cousins crashing into his crease and gave the agitating Panthers winger a jab that incited a handful of scrums. During the second period, Matthew Tkachuk let Vegas’ Nic Hague know he wasn’t thrilled about a hit in the corner on Cousins and a collision with Brandon Montour after the whistle.
“If guys are going to come in my crease and try to push me around, I’m going to stand my own ground,” Hill said. “I’m not going to do anything too crazy or get too wild, but, yeah, I’ve got to stand up for myself.”
Florida coach Paul Maurice, back in the final for the first time since 2001, displayed a similarly calm demeanor as he did all the way back in the first round, when his team fell behind 1-0 then 3-1 to NHL-best Boston before winning in seven.
“It’s going to be tight,” Maurice said. “Everybody breathe.”
The Golden Knights are in the final for the second time in six years of existence, five years after making it in their inaugural season. Vegas won the opener in 2018 and lost the series to Washington in five games.
The Panthers are back playing for the Cup for the first time since 1996. Florida got swept by Colorado in that final 27 years ago, 18 months before Tkachuk, the team’s leading scorer this playoffs, was born.
It’s the 66th different matchup of teams in the Cup final in NHL history and the 46th since the expansion era began in 1967-68. This is the first time since Washington-Vegas and just the third time since the turn of the century in which the final features two teams who have never won the league’s championship.
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MARYLAND — Starting today, Maryland State Police will extend their patrols from the Baltimore city-county line to Fayette street in the city.
Troopers will handle criminal and traffic enforcement on the JFX and a small portion of President street.
Police with the Maryland transportation authority will assume patrol responsibilities and conduct criminal and traffic enforcement on route 295 within the Baltimore city limits. They will also respond to calls for service on route 295 from bush street to the Baltimore county line. | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/more-maryland-state-police-patrolling-i-83 | 2022-07-01 11:33:55 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/more-maryland-state-police-patrolling-i-83 |
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CHICAGO (AP) — Tyson Barrie, Philip Tomasino and Colton Sissons each had goals, Juuse Saros made 27 saves and the Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Saturday night.
The Predators won their second game in a row and fifth in six games in their quest for a Western Conference wild-card spot.
Seth Jones scored the lone goal for the Blackhawks, who lost their fourth straight.
Barrie, playing his second game for Nashville since he was traded from Edmonton on Tuesday, made it 2-1 at 12:08 of the second with a 55-foot drive that was deflected by the Blackhawks’ Philipp Kurashev. Ryan McDonough picked up one of his two assists on the play. Petr Mrazek was screened by teammate Nikita Zaitsev, making his debut with Chicago.
Mrazek finished with 22 saves.
Jones’ slot backhand tip 37 seconds after the opening faceoff put the Blackhawks ahead 1-0. Andreas Athanasiou picked up his 100th career assist on the goal.
Nashville tied it on Tomasino’s power-play goal at 9:36. Mrazek gave up a big rebound on Yakov Trenin’s shot and Tomasino had an open net.
Saros made a big save on Jones’ drive from the point with 59 seconds left, and Sissons sealed the win for Nashville with an empty-net goal with 30 seconds remaining.
NEW FACES
The Predators featured only one new player in their lineup on Saturday. Center Rasmus Asplund, acquired from Buffalo on Friday, played his first game for Nashville.
Along with Barrie, defenseman Cal Foote and left wing John Leonard played their second games for Nashville.
The Blackhawks, after making nine deals before the deadline — notably sending away Patrick Kane, Max Domi, Sam Lafferty and Jake McCabe — had two players in their first game for Chicago: Zaitsev and left wing Anders Bjork.
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Nashville: at Vancouver on Monday.
Chicago: host Ottawa on Monday.
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Life science leaders say the time is finally right for healthcare systems, employers, and governments to establish genome-informed clinical decision-making as the new standard of care
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Human Genome Project, completed nearly 20 years ago, promised an era of personalized healthcare. Now, new research reveals that precision prescribing using genetic testing has finally reached a global tipping point for adoption.
Published by Cambridge University Press, the peer-reviewed research—authored by life science leaders at Coriell Life Sciences—examines the maturation of critical factors required for the use of clinical genetics at scale. These advancements pave the way in enabling genome-informed clinical decision-making to be established as the new standard of care.
"The stage is set for leaders around the world to change healthcare as we know it," says co-author Scott Megill, President and CEO of Coriell Life Sciences, an international leader in precision medicine. "Studies have shown that using genetic information to provide more targeted therapeutic care significantly improves patient outcomes and reduces the overall cost of healthcare. This is especially true for pharmacogenomics (PGx), which uses an individual's DNA to determine if medications are likely to be unsafe or ineffective for them specifically. We're now entering a new age where barriers have transformed into boons for PGx-enabled precision medicine."
The research tracks and analyzes global readiness for the large-sale implementation of PGx-enabled precision medicine based on five key factors:
- Clinical Utility: The ability for meaningful clinical interpretations, recommendations, and guidelines, based on existing research and clinical understanding, to positively impact health outcomes
- Laboratory Technology: Genotyping and sequencing technologies, and the standardization, regulation, and efficient production of laboratory data and rapid delivery of results at scale
- User Acceptance: The degree to which patients, healthcare providers, and payers understand, embrace, and engage with genomic testing and the resulting insights
- Implementation Models: The methods, processes, and practices employed to utilize PGx within health delivery systems
- Economic Value: The demonstrated real-world benefits of cost savings and patient health improvement directly attributable to the application of PGx-enabled precision medicine
The paper also explores other important factors fueling readiness for PGx, including:
- How PCR testing infrastructure built to support the COVID-19 pandemic and the massive global investment in point-of-care testing can be re-tasked toward population-scale deployment of PGx-enabled precision medicine
The paper emphasizes that, "Genetically informed prescribing offers one of the few realistic mechanisms to effectively reduce overall healthcare system costs while also improving individual patient care and outcomes." The authors conclude, "The time is now for healthcare systems, employers, and governments to partner and establish genome-informed clinical decision-making as the new standard of care."
These findings are supported by the Personalized Medicine Coalition (PMC), a group representing 220 member organizations comprised of innovators, scientists, patients, providers, and payers. PMC promotes the understanding and adoption of personalized medicine concepts, services, and products to benefit patients and health systems.
"This research details significant industry progress toward the clinical utilization of pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine on a population scale. Thanks to these advancements, which represent the work of multiple stakeholders, a new standard of care is finally within reach," says Daryl Pritchard, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Science Policy, Personalized Medicine Coalition.
Jay G. Wohlgemuth, M.D., Board Chair of the Personalized Medicine Coalition and SVP R&D and Chief Medical Officer for Quest Diagnostics, adds, "Pharmacogenomics provides insights, based on a patient's unique genetics, to help identify the best therapy in advance, reducing the risk of adverse side effects and wasted time and dollars on an ineffectual treatment. As additional research shows, when delivered as part of a consumer-centric medication management program that includes informatics and pharmacy services, pharmacogenomics is scalable to large populations and can deliver actionable insights for a majority of individuals. The field has matured to a stage where the many payers of healthcare services—including employers and health plans—can confidently embrace pharmacogenomics in their population health programs to optimize medical spend and outcomes."
To learn more, read the full paper, "Maturing pharmacogenomics factors deliver improvements and cost efficiencies."
Coriell Life Sciences (CLS) uses innovation in precision medicine to reduce healthcare costs and empower a healthier world. With scientific expertise that spans six decades, CLS bridges the gap between genetic knowledge and clinical application and offers the most comprehensive medication risk management program on the market. Visit coriell.com.
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Police investigating deadly shooting at Tuscaloosa apartment complex
Police found the victim at the River Road Apartments at around 11 p.m. Saturday.
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Police found the victim at the River Road Apartments at around 11 p.m. Saturday.
Tuscaloosa police are investigating a Saturday night homicide at the River Road Apartments.Police were called around 11 p.m. to the 400 block of 8th Avenue Northeast on a report that a person had been shot.When they arrived at the apartment complex they found a man who had died after being shot.The victim's name has not been released.Anyone with information about this crime should call the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit at 205-464-8690.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. —
Tuscaloosa police are investigating a Saturday night homicide at the River Road Apartments.
Police were called around 11 p.m. to the 400 block of 8th Avenue Northeast on a report that a person had been shot.
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BERLIN (AP) — An Austrian court said Friday that it has ruled in favor of Ukrainian businessman Dymitro Firtash in a years-long legal saga over a U.S. bid to have him extradited to face corruption charges, sending the extradition case back to square one.
Firtash faces a U.S. indictment accusing him of a conspiracy to pay bribes in India to mine titanium, which is used in jet engines. He denies any wrongdoing.
He was arrested in Austria in 2014 and then freed on 125 million euros ($136 million) bail, kicking off a still-unresolved legal saga. A Vienna court initially ruled against extradition on the grounds that the indictment was politically motivated.
A higher court in February 2017 rejected that reasoning as “insufficiently substantiated” and ruled that Firtash could be extradited. Austria’s Supreme Court of Justice upheld that ruling in 2019.
The country’s justice minister at the time approved the extradition, but a Vienna court judge ruled it could only take place after a decision on a defense call to reopen the case. Firtash backed that June 2019 motion with “numerous documents, including written witness statements,” Vienna’s upper state court said.
In March 2022, a Vienna court ruled against reopening the case. But the upper state court said Friday that it has now ruled in favor of Firtash and decided to allow reopening extradition proceedings, overturning the 2017 ruling. It pointed to new evidence.
Judges in Vienna will now have to consider anew whether Firtash can be sent to the United States.
In June 2019, a Chicago federal judge rejected a motion to dismiss the indictment against Firtash, who has argued that the U.S. has no jurisdiction over crimes in India. However, the judge ruled that it does, because any scheme would have impacted a Chicago-based company.
American aviation company Boeing, based in Chicago, has said it considered business with Firtash but never followed through. It is not accused of any wrongdoing. | https://www.wivb.com/news/u-s-headlines/austrian-court-restarts-us-extradition-proceedings-for-ukrainian-businessman/ | 2023-06-16 12:28:48 | 0 | https://www.wivb.com/news/u-s-headlines/austrian-court-restarts-us-extradition-proceedings-for-ukrainian-businessman/ |
Live updates: Salem-area high school football Week 3
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Salem Statesman Journal
The high school football season continues tonight through Saturday in Week 3, including the Statesman Journal Game of the Week — South Salem vs. Grants Pass.
Check back here for scores, updates, photos and more from the action.
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12 homes evacuated in Southern California city after ground shifts
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, Calif. (AP) — Twelve homes were evacuated in a Los Angeles-area city after a major ground shift put them at risk of collapse, officials said Sunday.
Janice Hahn, chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, visited Rolling Hills Estates, a city 19 miles (30 kilometers) south of Los Angeles, Saturday night while the ground was moving. She said she had “never seen anything like” the damage that occurred.
“To think that these homes were intact, you know, yesterday afternoon, and today you can hear the creaking, the cracking, the crumbling,” Hahn said Sunday. “They’re going to fall.”
Evacuated homes were at risk of falling into a nearby canyon “sooner than later,” Hahn said.
Outside of those evacuated, some homes had their gas shut off to try to prevent an accident from happening, said Pete Goodrich, a Rolling Hills Estates building official.
Officials did not know yet what may have caused the ground to shift, Goodrich said.
The evacuations come after landslides haltedrail service in San Clemente, another Southern California city, earlier this year.
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Pavement work on Interstate 10 between Park Avenue and Valencia Road is set to begin Monday and will cause various closures and restrictions.
From Monday through Thursday, east and westbound lanes will have intermittent lane restrictions between Park Avenue and Valencia Road, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.
The eastbound on and off ramps at exit 263 (Kino Parkway/Ajo Way) will also be closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Lastly, all ramps at Irvington/Palo Verde roads and Alvernon way will be closed intermittently on Wednesday and Thursday.
All work on the I-10 will happen overnight from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., ADOT said.
While road work is happening, a 14-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place and speed limits will be 45 MPH.
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How to Watch the Braves vs. Mariners Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for May 19
Published: May. 19, 2023 at 1:10 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Bryce Miller will look to shut down Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Atlanta Braves when they square off against his Seattle Mariners on Friday at 7:20 PM ET.
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Braves vs. Mariners Live Stream, TV Channel and Game Info:
- Date: Friday, May 19, 2023
- Time: 7:20 PM ET
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- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Venue: Truist Park
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Braves Batting & Pitching Performance
- The Braves rank second-best in MLB action with 74 total home runs.
- Atlanta ranks second in MLB, slugging .466.
- The Braves have the 10th-best batting average in the league (.257).
- Atlanta scores the sixth-most runs in baseball (228 total, 5.3 per game).
- The Braves are fourth in MLB with an on-base percentage of .337.
- The Braves' 8.9 strikeouts per game rank 17th in MLB.
- The 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings put together by Atlanta's pitching staff ranks third in MLB.
- Atlanta has a 3.57 team ERA that ranks fourth across all MLB pitching staffs.
- The Braves average baseball's 12th-ranked WHIP (1.270).
Mariners Batting & Pitching Performance
- The Mariners rank 20th in Major League Baseball with 45 home runs.
- Seattle ranks 26th in the majors with a .377 team slugging percentage.
- The Mariners have a team batting average of just .227 this season, which ranks 28th among MLB teams.
- Seattle ranks 15th in the majors with 191 total runs scored this season.
- The Mariners have the 25th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.307).
- The Mariners rank 27th in strikeouts per game (9.7) among MLB offenses.
- Seattle averages the 11th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.9) in the majors this season.
- Seattle has pitched to a 3.58 ERA this season, which ranks fifth in baseball.
- Mariners pitchers have a 1.188 WHIP this season, fourth-best in the majors.
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher
- Bryce Elder (3-0 with a 1.94 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 46 1/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Braves, his ninth of the season.
- His last time out came on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when the righty went five innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing five hits.
- Elder is trying to secure his fifth quality start of the season in this outing.
- Elder will try to build on a nine-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he's averaging 5.8 innings per outing).
Mariners Probable Starting Pitcher
- The Mariners will hand the ball to Miller (2-0) for his fourth start of the season.
- The right-hander did not allow a run in seven innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the Detroit Tigers.
- He's going for his fourth quality start in a row.
- Miller has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
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SUWANEE, Ga., June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PCOM Georgia held its annual commencement ceremony on May 23, graduating 283 physicians, pharmacists, physical therapists, physician assistants, biomedical scientists and medical laboratory scientists.
The pomp and circumstance were elevated as students processed into the auditorium to the accompaniment of a bagpipe and snare drum. The grand ballroom at the Gas South Convention Center was filled with loved ones who witnessed their students crossing the stage to receive their diplomas and hoods.
Julie Ginn Moretz, the chief experience officer and the assistant vice president of patient- and family- centered health care at the Augusta University Health System, delivered the keynote address. Moretz asked the graduates "What would health care look like if patients designed it?"
Once the self-described scared young mother of a newborn diagnosed with three major life-threatening heart defects, Moretz has worked tirelessly to transform the culture of health care so that the hospital experience is more patient-and family-centered.
As the first volunteer chair of the Patient/Family Advisory Council at AU Health, Moretz partnered with hospital leaders to develop a nationally recognized patient- and family- centered program which led to a position as a hospital director.
"It's about keeping patients and families together and including them in the care plan and decision-making process," she said.
Moretz reminded the students that "words matter. Your patients will memorize the words you say."
A final lesson Moretz conveyed to the graduates is that "you can't save everyone but you can always share your passion and compassion."
Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81, president and CEO of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, addressed the graduates. He said, "I encourage you to harness the power of change. Commit to leaving things better than you found them. There is no limit to your capacity for greatness."
The Class of 2023 is made up of 109 DOs, 76 pharmacists, 39 physical therapists, 30 physician assistants, 27 biomedical scientists and two medical laboratory scientists.
To watch a live stream of the ceremony, click here.
About PCOM Georgia
Established in 2005, PCOM Georgia is a private, not-for-profit, accredited institute of higher education dedicated to the healthcare professions. The Suwanee, Georgia, campus is affiliated with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, a premier osteopathic medical school with a storied history. Emphasizing "a whole person approach to care," PCOM Georgia focuses on educational excellence, interprofessional education and service to the community. pcom.edu/georgia
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Twins first. Edouard Julien singles to deep right field. Carlos Correa singles to shortstop. Edouard Julien to second. Byron Buxton walks. Carlos Correa to second. Edouard Julien to third. Trevor Larnach out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Aaron Judge. Carlos Correa to third. Edouard Julien scores. Jose Miranda doubles to deep right center field. Byron Buxton scores. Carlos Correa scores. Donovan Solano doubles to right field. Jose Miranda scores. Nick Gordon grounds out to first base to Anthony Rizzo. Donovan Solano to third. Christian Vazquez doubles to deep center field. Donovan Solano scores. Michael A. Taylor homers to center field. Christian Vazquez scores. Edouard Julien homers to left field. Carlos Correa homers to center field. Byron Buxton walks. Trevor Larnach flies out to left field to Franchy Cordero.
9 runs, 8 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 9, Yankees 0.
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Twins third. Christian Vazquez doubles to deep center field. Michael A. Taylor homers to right field. Christian Vazquez scores. Edouard Julien grounds out to shortstop, Oswaldo Cabrera to Anthony Rizzo. Carlos Correa flies out to deep center field to Aaron Judge. Byron Buxton strikes out swinging.
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 11, Yankees 0.
Yankees fourth. Gleyber Torres flies out to right field to Trevor Larnach. Aaron Judge flies out to deep left center field to Michael A. Taylor. Anthony Rizzo homers to right field. Giancarlo Stanton strikes out swinging.
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1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 11, Yankees 1.
Yankees ninth. Gleyber Torres called out on strikes. Aaron Hicks flies out to right field to Matt Wallner. Anthony Rizzo homers to center field. Giancarlo Stanton flies out to center field to Nick Gordon.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Bed & Bath & Beyond will live on, online at least, after Overstock.com acquired the bankrupt retail chain’s intellectual property assets for $21.5 million.
The online retailer Overstock.com is dumping its name online and will become Bed & Bath & Beyond, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year. Overstock.com’s CEO Jonathan Johnson told The Associated Press in a phone interview on Thursday that the company is considering changing its corporate name but won’t make any decisions until after it digests the assets.
The switcheroo to a very recognizable brand was cheered on Wall Street. Shares of Overstock.com Inc., based in Midvale, Utah, soared nearly 20% during afternoon trading Thursday.
The deal doesn’t include Bed Bath & Beyond stores, the last of which are expected to be shuttered Friday, or the Buybuy Baby chain.
The name change will roll out in Canada next month and in August, a relaunch of the company’s website and mobile app as Bed Bath & Beyond will appear in the U.S. Those visiting overstock.com will be redirected to bedbathandbeyond.com.
The name Overstock still confuses some customers and suppliers who thought it was a liquidator. That’s how it got its start in 1999. It transformed in 2004 into a general merchandise retailer, selling a wide variety of items. In 2021, Overstock finetuned its strategy to focus on furniture and home decor, getting rid of items like clothing.
When Bed Bath & Beyond’s financial woes deepened last year, Overstock.com tried to court the retailer’s suppliers but it met with some skepticism. But after its bid for Bed Bath became public last week, it was able to add 100,000 bed and bath items to its site, Johnson said. He expects that pace will pick up.
“I can’t count how many times we were asked when we were going to change the company name,” he said. “This opportunity is too good to be true. We are Bed Bath and a bigger beyond.”
Johnson said that it will offer some coupons to cater to the Bed Bath & Beyond customers who were used to the popular perk, but he noted that customers will be surprised that the discounts offered by Overstock.com are actually better on an every day basis. He also added that Overstock plans to step up marketing to Bed Bath & Beyond customers to make them aware of the change.
He estimated Overstock.com has about 5 million customers; Bed Bath & Beyond’s online customers number about 10 million.
Bed Bath & Beyond — one of the original big box retailers known for its seemingly endless offerings of sheets, towels and kitchen gadgets — filed for bankruptcy protection in April. The filing followed years of dismal sales and numerous attempts to turn the flailing business around. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/business/ap-bed-bath-beyond-lives-online-overstock-com-buys-rights-to-bankrupt-retailer-and-changes-name/ | 2023-06-30 15:57:11 | 0 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/business/ap-bed-bath-beyond-lives-online-overstock-com-buys-rights-to-bankrupt-retailer-and-changes-name/ |
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Program Supported by Target Recognizes Arlington (TX), Lansing (MI), and Huntington (WV)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Target announced the winners of this year's Police Reform and Equitable Justice Grant Program designed to identify, promote, and support police policies and practices that cities of all sizes are finding to be most effective in advancing the goal of justice for all residents. In the third year of this competitive grant program, judges named one winner in the program's large (over 300,000), mid-sized (100,000 – 300,000) and small (under 100,000) population categories.
The three winning cities share in a total of $350,000 in grant funds. Grant winners this year are:
- Arlington (TX), for its GameUP 5-0 program that strengthens police relationships with targeted youth by engaging them in video games and by bringing the games into their communities.
- Lansing (MI), for its Mikey23 Program in which police officers engage targeted youth in hands-on skill-building through rehabilitation of distressed houses in the community.
- Huntington (WV), for its Crisis Intervention Team that pairs mental health providers with police officers to respond to mental health/co-occurring substance use crises.
- Three additional cities, one in each population category, also were recognized by the program's judges as honorable mentions:
- Anaheim (CA), for its Homeless Assessment Liaison Officer (HALO) team that coordinates with and supports other homeless outreach teams where mental health experts would be beneficial.
- Charleston (SC), where the police department is voluntarily implementing a comprehensive racial bias audit that is substantially changing policies, practices, training, and data collection capacities.
- Trenton (NJ), for its Resilience Increases Success & Excellence (RISE) program with eight components providing at-risk youth with a wide range of career and personal development experiences.
"At Target, we place an emphasis on creating a culture of caring, growing, and thriving together, which can be seen throughout our business and in the way we invest in the communities we serve. Mayors play a critical role in creating strong, safe, and sustainable communities across America and we value our partnership with each and every one of you. Together, we will continue to advance a more just and prosperous society. We are proud to sponsor the USCM and Target Police Reform and Equitable Justice grant awards and congratulate the winning cities," said Isaac Reyes, SVP Enterprise Risk & Government Affairs for Target Corporation.
"We commend these mayors and cities, and we thank Target for making possible these local-led programs that will improve justice and strengthen trust between communities and their law enforcement," said Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. "Our hope is that by supporting and promoting these programs, we can connect mayors with information on the approaches to police reform being taken or planned by their colleagues throughout the United States."
"We are thrilled to be the recipient of the Police Reform and Equitable Justice Grant. I truly believe Arlington has one of the best police departments in the country, due in large part to the way our officers dedicate themselves to community policing. Game Up 5-0 is a unique and creative way to bridge the gap between our youth and our officers and will help to build camaraderie and trust. This funding will help us grow this outstanding program which, in turn, will help make our community safer and more inclusive," said Arlington (TX) Mayor Jim Ross.
"The Mikey 23 Foundation is such an awesome asset to our community that involves officers from the Lansing Police Department working alongside the youth," said Lansing (MI) Mayor Andy Schor. "The program teaches participants important skilled trades in a positive environment from professionals who also serve in a mentoring role. It also helps to support families who have been directly impacted by gun violence. I'm beyond thrilled that this deserving foundation was one of just a few chosen to be awarded this grant," said Lansing (MI) Mayor Andy Schor.
"Our Crisis Intervention Team enables our police officers, working alongside mental health workers, to provide individuals suffering from a mental health crisis multiple paths to services as opposed to arresting them. People must still be accountable for criminal violations, but these avenues to receive treatment create compassionate accountability," said Huntington (WV) Mayor Stephen T. Williams.
Summary descriptions of the winning programs are below and online, where you will also soon find descriptions of all other programs submitted to the program by cities this year.
Learn more about the partnership between Target and USCM, and the Police Reform and Equitable Justice Grant program, in the program's original announcement here.
Police Reform and Racial Justice Grant Winners
- Large City Award: Arlington, TX – GameUp 5-0 Mobilization
Expanding on a successful youth mentoring model created in 2015 following the murder of a high school football player, the Arlington Police Department (APD) introduced GameUp 5-0 that targets a segment of the youth population that does not play traditional sports. Its goals include strengthening relationships with youth and the community through video games and humanizing the police badge. In 2018, the City of Arlington opened an Esports Stadium as a pioneering venue for large-scale esports productions and events, and for community-building. In 2021, APD partnered with the Arlington Independent School District to host a GameUp 5-0 esports tournament at the complex, an event involving about 100 local students and more than 30 officers. The event offered officers an opportunity to mentor youth on cyberbullying, stress relief, safe places/environments, and scholarship opportunities. Given the range of serious threats posed by cyberbullying, a goal is to make youth aware of risks and the need to take steps to protect themselves and others. In recent years, gaming trucks have become increasingly popular. Mobile gaming units are easily transported to any location, making them a convenient choice for GameUp 5-0 mobile events. Through these trucks, the program is reaching into Operation Connect zones, areas of the city in which a high percentage of juvenile offenses occur, particularly in summer months.
- Mid-Size City Award: Lansing, MI – The Mikey23 Program
The Mikey23 non-profit was started in 2014, just months after the founder, Michael McKissic Sr., lost his son Michael to gun violence. A second-generation construction contractor and lifelong Lansing resident, his aim was to take the youth in the area out of a potentially negative environment and engage them in construction projects. Currently, the program engages young men and women in the rehabilitation of distressed houses. Police officers work alongside the youth; positive interactions with them are aimed at building the community's trust of the police. The increase in firearms crimes among juveniles over the past two years – caseloads for the Police Department's investigators have doubled – underscores the current need for a program that teaches young people a skilled trade in a positive environment. New members can join at the age of 12. The program supplies safety equipment and tools. At the end of a program year, some members are elevated to the next age group and some start apprenticeship programs. During the past year the program had 24 participants, mostly male, across its age groups. Most are drawn from the underrepresented communities most impacted by gun violence. The program has earned community support and positive evaluations by researchers. It operates as a nonprofit foundation and relies on donations to fund its programming. - Small City Award: Huntington, WV – Crisis Intervention Team
The Huntington Police Department has adopted a strategic Community Policing model that deploys proactive strategies in the fight against crime. Engaged in the SMART Policing initiative and Police-Mental-Health-Collaboration, the Department developed its own Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) in September 2022. The purpose of the CIT is to handle active mental health crises in the community that cannot be solved by other mental health programs such as crisis phone numbers. West Virginia leads the nation in overdoses per capita, with Cabell County (Huntington) experiencing the second highest number of overdoses in the State. The CIT, a part of the Department's new Coordinated Care Unit that will focus solely on mental health needs within the community, pairs mental health providers with law enforcement officers to respond to mental health/co-occurring substance use disorder crises. In addition to the Police Department's Mental Health Liaison and CIT officers, the project currently utilizes partners from the City of Huntington (Mayor's Council on Drug Control Policy) and mental health providers in the community. In most instances the Cabell County 911 dispatcher informs the HPD shift supervisor of incoming calls and a decision to dispatch the CIT is made after ensuring the scene is clear. Calls can also come from sources such as 311, from within the Department, and from community partners and stakeholders. Substance use and mental illness are leading causes of homelessness, and the city has recently experienced an influx of unsheltered individuals that continuously fall through the gaps in the continuum of care. The project will provide resources for those unsheltered or unstably housed, those suffering mental health and/or SUD crises, and others at risk of continuous interactions with the criminal justice system.
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- Outlander racks up five consecutive quarters of record retail sales, the best year of sales since the nameplate was introduced in 2002
- Outlander quarterly retail sales up 55.9% compared to Q2 2021
- Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross retail sales up year-over-year
FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Having recently celebrated 40 years of business operations in the United States, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported second quarter 2022 sales. Mirroring similar concerns across the auto industry, supply constraints of many vehicle lines held overall sales to 21,872, a year-over-year decrease. Nevertheless, with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in Japan working to maximize inventory of the 2022 Outlander for U.S. customers, sales of the company's flagship vehicle bucked the general trend and were up 55.9% versus the same period 2021.
Other notable sales successes included Eclipse Cross, with 5,712 retail sales in the first half, up 31% over the same period last year, and Outlander PHEV, with 1,126 retail sales across the first half of the year, a 76% improvement over the first half of 2021.
News and Notes
- Mitsubishi Motors' all-new 2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) was displayed at the Twin Cities Auto Show, a logical event given that the St Paul metro area is the largest single market in the U.S. for Outlander PHEV. Outlander PHEV is the world's best-selling plug-in hybrid SUV. The all-new, seven-seat, plug-in hybrid will be available in dealerships later this year.
- MMNA announced an industry-leading work-from-home policy earlier this year, a benefit more common among cutting-edge technology companies than automotive brands.
- On June 1, MMNA formally kicked off its partnership with Santander Consumer, USA, to provide retail financing and leasing options to its customers and dealer partners. Santander brings extensive experience in auto financing, and a clear focus on helping Mitsubishi Motors' customers.
About Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Through a network of approximately 330 dealer partners across the United States, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for the sales, marketing and customer service of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in the U.S. In its Environmental Targets 2030, MMNA's parent company Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has set a goal of a 40 percent reduction in the CO2 emissions of its new cars by 2030 through leveraging EVs — with PHEVs as the centerpiece — to help create a sustainable society.
With headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee, and corporate operations in California, Georgia, Michigan, New Jersey, Texas, Florida and Virginia, MMNA directly and indirectly employs more than 8,000 people across the United States
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The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times and other newspapers across the country say they will no longer carry the syndicated "Dilbert" comic strip after cartoonist Scott Adams urged white people "to get the hell away from Black people." He uttered his racist advice during his online video program last week, during which he labeled Black people a "hate group."
Adams opens the episode discussing the presidential bid by Republican multimillionaire entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. Then, 13 minutes into the video, Adams began his screed by citing the results of a recent public opinion poll conducted by the conservative-leaning Rasmussen Reports.
By telephone and online, the group surveyed a thousand American adults, with this question: "Do you agree or disagree with this statement, 'It's OK to be white'?"
The report found that 72% of the respondents agreed, including 53% who are Black. Some 26% of Black respondents disagreed, and 21% said they are "not sure." The poll also found that 79% of all the respondents agreed with the statement "Black people can be racist too."
The statement "It's OK to be white" has been repeated on right-wing websites and in speeches. The Anti-Defamation League has denounced it as a hate chant.
On his YouTube livestream program, Real Coffee with Scott Adams, the cartoonist said the results of that poll demonstrate the country's racial tensions "can't be fixed."
Adams previously claimed he was a victim of racism in Hollywood and corporate America. He was also a vocal supporter of Donald Trump. For three decades, he produced his comic strip "Dilbert," which satirizes office culture. According to Andrews McMeel Syndication, "Dilbert" appeared in 2,000 newspapers in 65 countries and 25 languages.
Adams has made news for other controversial statements, including questioning the accuracy of the Holocaust death toll.
On his video show last week, the 65 year old said he had been identifying as Black "because I like to be on the winning team," and that he used to help the Black community. Adams said the results of the Rasmussen poll changed his mind.
"It turns out that nearly half of that team doesn't think I'm okay to be white," he said, adding that he would re-identify as white. "I'm going to back off from being helpful to Black America because it doesn't seem like it pays off," he said. "I get called a racist. That's the only outcome. It makes no sense to help Black Americans if you're white. It's over. Don't even think it's worth trying."
"I'm not saying start a war or do anything bad," he added. "Nothing like that.
I'm just saying get away. Just get away.
Editor Chris Quinn, of cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, called Adam's video statement "hateful and racist."
"We are not a home for those who espouse racism," Quinn wrote. "Adams' reprehensible statements come during Black History Month, when The Plain Dealer has been publishing stories about the work being performed by so many to overcome the damage done by racist decisions and policy."
In a letter from the editor, The Oregonian's Therese Bottomly wrote, "Some readers will no doubt deride my decision as an example of 'overly woke' culture or as a knee-jerk politically correct response. What about free speech, they might ask. Isn't this censorship? No one is taking Adams' free speech rights away. He is free to share his abhorrent comments on YouTube and Twitter so long as those companies allow them. This also isn't censorship; it's editing. Editors make decisions every day about what to publish, balancing the need to inform against the possibility of offending reader sensibilities."
This is not the first time Adams's strip has been dropped. Last year, The San Francisco Chronicle and 76 other newspapers published by Lee Enterprises reportedly dropped "Dilbert" after Adams introduced his first Black character. Quinn noted that the move was "apparently to poke fun at 'woke' culture and the LGBTQ community."
Quinn said other newspapers that are part of Advance Local newsrooms — in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Oregon-- made the same decision to stop running the strip.
Adams reacted to the new backlash on Twitter, saying he'd been cancelled. Nearly 18 minutes into his YouTube show Saturday, he predicted, "Most of my income will be gone by next week ... My reputation for the rest of my life is destroyed. You can't come back from this, am I right? "
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Walmart proposed a $3.1 billion legal settlement on Tuesday over the toll of powerful prescription opioids sold at its pharmacies, becoming the latest major drug industry player to promise major support to state, local and tribal governments still grappling with a crisis in overdose deaths.
The retail giant's announcement follows similar proposals on Nov. 2 from the two largest U.S. pharmacy chains, CVS Health and Walgreen Co., which each said they would pay about $5 billion.
Most of the drugmakers that produced the most opioids and the biggest drug distribution companies have already reached settlements. With the largest pharmacies now settling, it represents a shift in the opioid litigation saga. For years, the question was whether companies would be held accountable for an overdose crisis that a flood of prescription drugs helped spark.
With the crisis still raging, the focus now is on how the settlement dollars — now totaling more than $50 billion — will be used and whether they will help curtail record numbers of overdose deaths, even as prescription drugs have become a relatively small portion of the epidemic.
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Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart said in a statement that it “strongly disputes" allegations in lawsuits from state and local governments that its pharmacies improperly filled prescriptions for the powerful prescription painkillers. The company does not admit liability with the settlement, which would represent about 2% of its quarterly revenue.
“Walmart believes the settlement framework is in the best interest of all parties and will provide significant aid to communities across the country in the fight against the opioid crisis, with aid reaching state and local governments faster than any other nationwide opioid settlement to date,” the company said in a statement.
Lawyers representing local governments said the company would pay most of the settlement over the next year if it is finalized.
New York Attorney General Letitia James said in a release that the company would have to comply with oversight measures, prevent fraudulent prescriptions and flag suspicious ones.
Some government lawyers suggested Walmart has acted more responsibly than other pharmacies when it came to opioids.
“Although Walmart filled significantly fewer prescriptions for opioids then CVS or Walgreens, since 2018 Walmart has been the most proactive in trying to monitor and control prescription opioid diversion attempted through its pharmacies,” Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson said in a statement.
The deals are the product of negotiations with a group of state attorneys general, but they are not final. The CVS and Walgreens deals would have to be accepted first by a critical mass of state and local governments before they are completed.
Walmart's plan would have to be approved by 43 states by Dec. 15, and local governments could sign on by March 31, 2023. Each state's allocation depends partly on how many local governments agree.
“Companies like Walmart need to step up and help by ensuring Pennsylvanians get the treatment and recovery resources they need,” Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, who last week was elected governor of his state, said in a statement. “This deal with Walmart adds to the important progress we’ve already achieved through our settlements with the opioid manufacturers and distributors – and we’re not done yet.”
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After governments used funds from tobacco settlements in the 1990s for purposes unrelated to public health, the opioid settlements have been crafted to ensure most of the money goes to fighting the crisis. State and local governments are devising spending plans now.
Opioids of all kinds have been linked to more than 500,000 deaths in the U.S. over the past two decades.
In the 2000s, most fatal opioid overdoses involved prescription drugs such as OxyContin and generic oxycodone. After governments, doctors and companies took steps to make them harder to obtain, people addicted to the drugs increasingly turned to heroin, which proved more deadly.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — After seven deaths raised questions about the future of horse racing, Mage earned a surprising Kentucky Derby victory on Saturday, capping a nerve-rattling day that included two more fatalities ahead of the 149th edition of the world’s most famous race.
Mage, a 15-1 shot, had only one win in his career, giving little indication that he could triumph against 17 rivals in a race that is not kind to the inexperienced.
Still, he made a gutsy stretch run, overtaking Two Phil’s to his inside and winning by a length. Mage, who didn’t race as a 2-year-old, ran 1 1/4 miles in 2:01.57.
Mage joined Justify (2018), Big Brown (2008) and Regret (2015) as Derby winners with just three previous starts.
“He proved today that it didn’t matter,” assistant trainer and co-owner Gustavo Delgado Jr. said.
The colt was in the skilled hands of Javier Castellano, a Hall of Fame jockey who hasn’t been as in-demand lately. The 45-year-old Castellano snapped an 0-for-15 skid in the Derby.
“I never give up,” Castellano said. “I always try hard to do the right thing. It took me a little while to get there. I finally got it.”
Castellano and trainer Gustavo Delgado are from Venezuela. Mage joined Canonero II as Derby winners with Venezuelan ties. Canonero II won the Derby and Preakness in 1971.
Going into the backstretch, Mage was ahead of just three horses. Castellano and Mage began picking off the competition and on the far turn launched their run.
“Turning for home, he had a lot of heart,” Castellano said. “He’s a little horse with a big heart.”
Two Phil’s stormed to the lead at the top of the stretch. Mage swung to the outside and took aim on the leader. Mage passed him at the eighth-pole and went on to victory.
“Everything went according to plan,” Delgado Jr. said. “This is the dream I have, a year-and-a-half ago, I wrote a note: ‘We’re going to win the Derby next year.’”
Forte, the early favorite, was scratched in the morning with a bruised foot, one of five horses that dropped out in the run-up to the race.
Mage paid $32.42, $14.58 and $9.08. The colt earned $1,860,000 for the biggest win of his brief career.
Two Phil’s returned $10.44 and $6.52.
“Man, he tried so hard and ran his heart out,” said Larry Rivelli, who trains Two Phil’s.
Angel of Empire, the 4-1 favorite, was another half-length back in third in front of a crowd of 150,335 on a warm and partly cloudy day at Churchill Downs. He paid $4.70 to show.
Earlier in the day, Chloe’s Dream, a 3-year-old gelding, and Freezing Point, a 3-year-old colt, were euthanized after being injured in their races, becoming the sixth and seventh horses to have died at the track in recent days.
“It’s a very difficult subject to touch upon,” said Ramiro Restrepo, part of Mage’s ownership and a blood stock agent. “I’m sure there’s going to be some investigations done as to the reason behind that, and hopefully that provides a few more answers.”
The string of horse deaths was on the mind of some Derby-goers.
“It’s concerning, and I hope they’re quickly trying the best they can to correct whatever’s going on,” said Michael Freeze, who along with his friend dressed up as jockeys. “They need to do whatever is best for the horses, and the sport in general.”
Chloe’s Dream injured his right front knee, trainer Jeff Hiles told The Associated Press.
“He just took a bad step out there,” Hiles said. “They could do the same thing running in the field as they could on the track. So it’s very unfortunate. That’s what we deal with.”
Freezing Point suffered a left ankle injury in the Pat Day Mile, trainer Joe Lejzerowicz told the AP.
“He just got bumped in the backstretch,” Lejzerowicz said. “He never took a bad step or bobble. He had a big heart.”
New antidoping and medication rules enforced by a central governing body of the sport are scheduled to take effect May 22.
“All I can say is we do our best to take care of our horses. We treat them better than we treat our children. And we have full confidence in the soundness of our horse,” Restrepo said. “We’ve been training here for two weeks, and he actually has been flourishing at this racetrack.”
The deaths included Derby contender Wild On Ice. Two of the horses were trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. He was indefinitely suspended by the track, although investigators have yet to determine a cause for the deaths of his horses.
A relieved Tim Yakteen, who trained Reincarnate to a 13th-place finish, said, “The most important thing is the horse came out of it OK.”
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, a two-time Triple Crown winner, is nearing the end of a two-year ban issued by Churchill Downs Inc. One of his horses, Medina Spirit, crossed the finish line first in the 2021 Derby and failed a post-race drug test. The horse was disqualified and Baffert was punished.
In 2019, over 30 horse deaths occurred at California’s Santa Anita racetrack, rattling the industry and leading to safety reforms. Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Rick Dutrow had his license revoked in 2011 for 10 years by New York officials. Regulators found syringes loaded with unauthorized medication in a desk in his barn. Dutrow served his punishment and re-opened his stable last month.
Four horses were scratched — Practical Move, Lord Miles, Continuar and Skinner — in recent days. Practical Move and Skinner had fevers, while Continuar wasn’t in peak condition, according to his Japanese trainer. Lord Miles was Joseph’s Derby horse.
Disarm was fourth, followed by Hit Show, Japan-based Derma Sotogake, Tapit Trice and Raise Cain, Rocket Can, Confidence Game, Sun Thunder, Japan’s Mandarin Hero, Reincarnate, Kingsbarns, King Russell, Verifying, Jace’s Road and Cyclone Mischief.
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AP Sports Writer Gary B. Graves and AP National Writer Claire Galofaro contributed to this report.
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SOLEDAD, Calif., Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CRŪ Winery is pleased to share three new events this holiday season.
On Saturday, December 3rd CRŪ Winery will be hosting a Holiday Open House celebrating their 2022 holiday release at both their Monterey County and Central Valley locations.
At the CRŪ Winery Santa Lucia Highlands in Monterey County, Holiday Open House guests will have the opportunity to try CRŪ's new releases while they shop a selection of curated artisan gifts. Local Monterey artisans Nautilus & Sway, Ocean Flower and Zum Zum Tea will be at the event showcasing gifts perfect for holiday gifting and CRŪ Winery will be offering complimentary gift wrapping on wine gifts over $50.
The Holiday Open House at the CRŪ Winery Central Valley tasting room will be complemented by special charcuterie cups created by Fresno's Fig & Honey to perfectly pair with CRŪ Winery's holiday releases. In addition, attendees will have a chance to try the winery's new Late Harvest Viognier, their inaugural release of a dessert wine.
On Saturday and Sunday, December 17th & 18th, the CRŪ Winery Santa Lucia Highlands in Monterey County will be hosting a decadent wine and chocolate pairing. During this tasting, CRŪ will be pairing their single vineyard wines with artisan chocolates from Celia Chocolatier which are expertly crafted to pair with wine.
Reservations are encouraged for the Holiday Open House at both tasting room locations and required for the wine and chocolate pairings. Reservations can be made at www.exploretock.com/cruwinery.
Deeply rooted in family & friends, CRŪ Winery sources fruit from some of the finest vineyards throughout the Central Coast of California. With a focus on Burgundian and Rhône varietals such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah, CRŪ crafts wines for quality, everyday drinking. Learn more at www.cruwinery.com
The CRŪ Winery Santa Lucia Highlands tasting room is located at 37500 Foothill Road in Soledad, California and is open Thursday through Sunday. CRŪ Winery's Central Valley location is located at 20146 Rd. 21 in Madera and open daily.
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- The agreement includes renaming the waterfront "ROSHN Waterfront"
- The Waterfront includes 7 different entertainment areas stretching over a distance of 4 km
RIYADH and JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia , Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the presence of His Excellency the Mayor of Jeddah, Mr. Saleh bin Ali Al-Turki, ROSHN, the national real estate developer wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund and Rotana Star Neon Company, signed an agreement to sponsor the Jeddah Waterfront and transform its name into "ROSHN Waterfront".
Redeveloped and opened 2017, the Waterfront is one of the most important landmarks in Jeddah, attracting approximately 55 million visitors annually. It stretches four kilometers along the Red Sea coast and will consist of seven diverse recreational areas for families and children.
By renaming and sponsoring the waterfront ROSHN intends to boost its efforts to support the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to provide a higher quality of life for the citizens and residents of the Kingdom.
Commenting on the agreement, Sabah Barakat, Group Chief Operating Officer of ROSHN, said: "We were pleased by the attendance of His Excellency Mr. Saleh Al-Turki at the signing ceremony of the sponsorship agreement and the renaming of Jeddah Waterfront. We in ROSHN are keen to diversify our partnerships and efforts to serve the provision of a higher quality of life in the Kingdom. The waterfront is part of our endeavor to activate the role of social responsibility and provide higher quality lifestyles."
ROSHN is a national real estate developer powered by the Saudi Public Investment. It is mandated to provide high-quality living standards for Saudis and to support government efforts to increase citizens' home ownership rates. The announcement of the waterfront agreement comes after the recent launch of the ALAROUS project in Jeddah - ROSHN's second project in the Kingdom after the SEDRA community in Riyadh.
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White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Monday called for former Vice President Mike Pence to apologize for the jokes he made about Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s paternity leave and using postpartum depression as a “punchline.”
Pence said that Buttigieg took “maternity” leave and everyone else got “postpartum depression” in his absence during the annual Gridiron dinner for journalists on Saturday in Washington.
Jean-Pierre slammed the former vice president for the remarks that she said were homophobic and inappropriate.
“The former vice president’s homophobic joke about Secretary Buttigieg was offensive and inappropriate, all the more so because he treated women suffering from postpartum depression as a punchline,” she said. “He should apologize to women and LGBTQ people, who are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect.”
Pence said in his joke that while Buttigieg was out on leave “thousands of travelers were stranded in airports, the air traffic system shut down, and airplanes nearly collided on our runways.”
“Pete is the only person in human history to have a child and everyone else gets postpartum depression,” he said.
Buttigieg announced in September, 2021 that he and his husband, Chasten Buttigieg, welcomed twins into their family. The twins were hospitalized in October after a respiratory virus infection.
Doctors said the children were in critical condition at one point, and Buttigieg said, while reflecting on the experience a year later, that the hospital turned into a “new home base” for he and Chasten.
At the same time, the U.S. was facing a national crisis as supply chains were disrupted and President Biden was also pushing to get his bipartisan infrastructure law passed in Congress, both issues areas that were part of Buttigieg’s portfolio as transportation secretary.
While Buttigieg said he worked every day from the hospital, some conservatives criticized him for not working harder while his infants were hospitalized, comments that drew criticism from some as homophobic.
Jean-Pierre on Friday, just a day before Pence’s remarks at the Gridiron dinner, had condemned what she called “shameful, hateful and dangerous” attacks on the LGBTQ community, pointing to a speech given at the Conservative Political Action Conference by Michael Knowles in which he said, “transgenderism must be eradicated from public life.”
She highlighted that Republicans in Iowa and Tennessee have called for legislation attacking gay marriage, while in Florida GOP lawmakers have introduced a slew of bills to roll back the rights of LGBTQ communities. | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/hill-politics/jean-pierre-calls-for-pence-to-apologize-for-buttigieg-postpartum-depression-jokes/ | 2023-03-13 18:24:39 | 1 | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/hill-politics/jean-pierre-calls-for-pence-to-apologize-for-buttigieg-postpartum-depression-jokes/ |
Morning news brief By Leila Fadel, A Martínez Published May 16, 2023 at 2:10 AM MST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 11:09 Congress takes a closer look at regulations on artificial intelligence. Report shows the importance of religion in Americans' lives is on the decline. Philadelphia holds a mayoral primary election. Copyright 2023 NPR | https://www.knau.org/2023-05-16/morning-news-brief | 2023-05-16 10:03:55 | 1 | https://www.knau.org/2023-05-16/morning-news-brief |
GURGAON, India, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tdafoq Energy of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has entered into a distribution and manufacturing license with Delectrik Systems of Gurgaon, India. Tdafoq Energy will exclusively sell Delectrik's Vanadium Redox Flow Battery products manufactured in India in the Gulf countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE). Tdafoq has also commenced to setup a local Flow Battery manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia which will serve the Gulf region. The production plant in Saudi Arabia will be scaled to a GWh capacity by 2025. The partnership aims to become a global technology leader in the fast-growing stationary energy storage segment, supporting the Kingdom's Vision 2030 economic diversification objectives.
Delectrik's products are based on patented stack and system design using a proven and mature Vanadium Redox Flow Battery chemistry. The company manufactures RFB10, RFB40 and RFB200 series of Vanadium Flow Batteries with 10 kWh, 40 kWh and 200 kWh capacity respectively. These systems are building blocks which can be connected to build even large systems of 100s of MWh. These systems are designed for use in residential, commercial, industrial and grid scale stationary Energy Storage applications. Delectrik is commercially selling these products in several regions such as USA, Australia, Western Europe, Middle East and India.
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Tdafoq, a company established in 2021, based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the vision of providing sustainable, clean and affordable energy systems to businesses and individuals. With the accelerating shift towards renewables and clean energy the need for long lasting, cost effective and safe storage systems has grown. Tdafoq promises to deliver on all these terms and even more with the innovative line of products from Delectrik, tailored to every sector's need and demands.
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Delectrik is an established vanadium redox flow battery OEM based in Gurgaon, India. The company has designed and manufactures VRFB systems from kW to MW scale. The products are designed to offer highly scalable and flexible decentralized electricity solutions for various stationary applications.
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NEW YORK – There was quite a hairy situation at the U.S. Open on Tuesday night.
Two men's stay in the Arthur Ashe Stadium seats was, um, cut short after one buzzed the other's head right there in the stands while Nick Kyrgios and Karen Khachanov played their quarterfinal.
They had clippers and the sort of cape a barber usually uses to keep a customer clean.
Soon enough, social media users were all excited about how a YouTuber known for his pranks had pulled this one off.
Tournament security removed the two from the match.
“When someone saw it, security went to the two individuals. They were escorted out of their seats and then off the grounds for disruption of play,” U.S. Tennis Association Brendan McIntyre said, adding: “There's a first time time for anything.”
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US takes aim at some Trump offshore safety rule rollbacks
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Department of the Interior said Monday that it wants to reverse some Trump administration rollbacks of offshore safety rules to prevent blowouts like the BP catastrophe that killed 11 people and fouled the Gulf of Mexico in 2010.
“This proposed rulemaking will help ensure that offshore energy development utilizes the latest science and technology to keep people safe,” Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said in a news release. “As our nation transitions to a clean energy economy, we must commit to strengthening and modernizing offshore energy standards and oversight.”
The changes are a step in the right direction but not far enough, said Diane Hoskins of the ocean environmental nonprofit Oceana.
“No operator can promise there won’t be another disaster like BP’s Deepwater Horizon blowout. The only way to prevent offshore drilling disasters is to permanently protect our coasts and workers from new offshore leasing,” she said in an emailed statement.
Under Trump, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement acted in 2019 to change rules put in place three years earlier while Barack Obama was president.
The agency is proposing to change seven out of the scores of revisions and additions made in 2019, director Kevin M. Sligh Sr. said during a phone news conference with Haaland.
He said one would require the bureau to accredit independent agencies that inspect offshore rigs and equipment.
Another would require blowout preventers — the equipment that failed in 2010 — to always be able to handle the well’s maximum gas flow specifications.
Others would require operators to send failure data to the federal offshore safety agency rather than to designated third parties, and would cut a month off the time allowed to begin failure analyses and investigations, allowing three months rather than four.
“The 2019 revisions to the Well Control Rule addressed technical problems and cleared up ambiguity,” changing 68 of the original rule’s 342 provisions, said Erik Milito, president of the National Ocean Industries Association, which represents oil and gas companies. “Any further updates ... should follow a similar tailored approach.”
Environmental groups sued in 2019, claiming the changes would make oil and gas exploration and development off the Pacific, Atlantic, Alaska, and Gulf coasts “significantly more dangerous.”
“We are still reviewing the proposed rule to determine the best way forward with the lawsuit,” said Chris Eaton, senior attorney at Earthjustice, which filed the lawsuit.
Scientists still worry about effects of the nation’s worst offshore oil spill on dolphins, whales, sea turtles, small fish vital to the food chain and ancient corals in the cold, dark depths.
The proposal opens a 60-day public comment period, which ends Nov. 14.
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BOULDER, Colo. — Black artists across the country are fighting for more jobs in the art industry, saying they are underrepresented in numbers and influence.
Many involved with getting more eyes on Black artists say it’s not just about paychecks, but also a way to preserve culture and inspire others.
“Art from where I come from, art is incorporated in everything we do,’ said SaToro Tafura, an artist based in Boulder, Colorado.
“If you want to go back, all of our cultural story was told through art from an ancient time,” said Adderly Grant-Lord, an artist and curator based in Boulder.
Grant-Lord is an African American artist dedicated to abstract painting, but she’s also at the forefront of fostering African American artists.
“I go to all the museums, I go to all the shows, but the one thing that was not there for inspiration was that there were no African American artists for me to talk to,” she said. “There was nobody here for me to say, ‘I can do that too.’”
The online recruitment service Zippia says there are 10,600 artists currently employed artists in the United States.
While Black Americans make up around 14% of the country, they are only 4.3% of working, paid artists.
The industry news site Artnet reports that Black artists made up only about 6% of major museum exhibitions between 2008 and 2021. Museums buying art by Black artists was even worse— at only about 2% of their acquisitions in that timespan.
“I think the industry has to open up and be more welcoming to more backgrounds,” Tafura said. “It’s about privilege to... who can do art and who is afforded that opportunity to do that.”
“We did not believe the world at large will give you a space for you to be able to take care of your family in this career,” Grant-Lord said. “I think a lot of us do not go into this career. When my parents go to a museum, they do not see artists from Black or African Americans hanging in the museum.”
To help bring more Black Americans into the industry, some are using tactics like renting out exhibit space to promote Black artists, hoping to inspire the next generation.
“I am teaching kids five to 12,” Tafura said. “When you have someone like me, that relates to something that you don’t know, then it opens you up to other cultures.”
One positive development Artnet reported is the number of Black staff in art museum leadership positions doubled between 2015 and 2022. It increases the hope that artists like Grant-Lord and others will find a higher profile in the art world— beyond Black History Month. | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/black-artists-hope-to-inspire-more-in-the-industry | 2023-03-01 22:45:08 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/black-artists-hope-to-inspire-more-in-the-industry |
Earlier Treatment With Repatha Resulted in a Lower Incidence of Major CV Events, Including CV Death
80% of Patients Achieved Guideline Directed LDL-C Levels of <55 mg/dL at Week 12
Data Presented at ESC 2022 and Simultaneously Published in Circulation
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today presented new compelling data from the Phase 3 FOURIER open label extension (OLE) studies of Repatha® (evolocumab) in adults with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) during the Aug. 29 late-breaking Hot Line Session of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Annual Meeting being held in Barcelona, Spain, and online. These data were simultaneously published in Circulation. Repatha is the first and only proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitor (PCSK9i) to date to show long-term clinical outcomes in patients with ASCVD for up to 8.4 years.1
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The FOURIER-OLE studies evaluated 6,635 patients from the FOURIER parent study (3,355 initially randomized to Repatha and 3,280 to placebo) from the U.S. and Europe.1 The studies were designed to assess the long-term safety and tolerability of Repatha in adults with clinically evident ASCVD for a median follow up of up to five years and a maximum exposure to Repatha of more than eight years when parent and extension studies were combined. No new long-term safety findings were observed.1
The OLE studies showed Repatha delivered medically significant and sustained reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels, with 80% of patients achieving a low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) level of <55mg/dL.1 Additionally, the LDL-C reduction of 58% from baseline was consistent over long-term follow up (week 260) on Repatha. An additional prespecified exploratory analysis in the OLE studies showed a lower rate of major adverse cardiovascular events, including cardiovascular death, in patients originally randomized to Repatha (20% relative risk reduction [RRR] for major cardiovascular events and 23% RRR for cardiovascular death) versus those originally randomized to placebo in the parent FOURIER study.1
"The new findings from the FOURIER-OLE studies confirm that earlier initiation of Repatha, combined with longer duration of treatment, has the potential to deliver a greater reduction in cardiovascular risk, including death," said David M. Reese, M.D., executive vice president of Research and Development at Amgen. "These data add to the robust body of evidence for Repatha, demonstrating that long-term treatment with Repatha is well tolerated in patients with stable ASCVD."
"These findings fill a significant gap in the body of research on the long-term safety and efficacy of PCSK9 inhibitors," said Michelle L. O'Donoghue M.D., MPH, senior investigator, TIMI Study Group at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Lead FOURIER-OLE Trial Investigator. "Importantly, earlier initiation of LDL-C lowering with evolocumab combined with consistent long-term use, further reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events and cardiovascular mortality in this study."
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of global mortality and a major contributor to disability and rising healthcare costs.2,3 In the U.S., someone suffers a heart attack every 40 seconds.4 Given systemic barriers in the U.S. healthcare system, only 3.2% of an estimated 18.7 million U.S. adults with ASCVD were actually taking an add-on lipid-lowering therapy, despite treatment being recommended to 61.4%.5 Further, patients with ASCVD whose prescription for a PCSK9i was rejected had an 11% higher risk of having a cardiovascular event such as a heart attack or stroke within a year.6
"LDL-C is a key modifiable risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease, yet nearly half of post-MI patients fail to achieve guideline recommended LDL-C goals of <70 mg/dL, including those taking high-intensity statins, leaving many patients at risk for another cardiovascular event," said Katherine Wilemon, founder and chief executive officer, Family Heart Foundation. "Nearly 1 in 5 patients who have had a heart attack will have another cardiovascular event within 1 year, so it's important that patients get their LDL-C to guideline recommended levels. With this new data, it's clear that Repatha can help patients achieve lower levels of LDL-C."
Detailed study results will be shared with regulatory authorities. Prolonged LDL-C reduction with Repatha is also being studied in patients without a prior heart attack or stroke in the ongoing VESALIUS-CV (NCT03872401) outcomes trial.
FOURIER (20110118) was a randomized placebo-controlled study of evolocumab, in patients with clinically evident ASCVD on stable effective statin therapy. FOURIER-OLE were multicenter, open-label extension studies designed to assess the extended long-term safety of evolocumab in subjects who completed the FOURIER study (20110118). The FOURIER-OLE is composed of studies 20130295 and 20160250, which enrolled 5,035 and 1,600 subjects who completed the FOURIER study (20110118) to receive open-label evolocumab and were followed up for a median of 5 and 4.6 years, respectively. All patients in the extension program were treated with open label evolocumab resulting in no concurrent placebo arm during this period. Although not all patients participated in FOURIER-OLE, baseline characteristics were broadly comparable between the originally randomized treatment arms, thereby allowing for reasonably unconfounded exploratory comparisons between groups.
FOURIER, a multinational Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, is designed to evaluate whether treatment with Repatha in combination with statin therapy compared to placebo plus statin therapy reduces cardiovascular events. The primary endpoint is the time to cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, stroke, hospitalization for unstable angina, or coronary revascularization. The key secondary endpoint is the time to cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction or stroke.
Eligible patients with high cholesterol (LDL-C ≥70 mg/dL or non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol [non-HDL-C] ≥100 mg/dL) and clinically evident ASCVD at more than 1,300 study locations around the world were randomized to receive Repatha subcutaneous 140 mg every two weeks or 420 mg monthly plus effective statin dose; or placebo subcutaneous every two weeks or monthly plus effective statin dose. Optimized statin therapy was defined as at least atorvastatin 20 mg or equivalent daily with a recommendation for at least atorvastatin 40 mg or equivalent daily where approved. The study was event driven and continued until at least 1,630 patients experienced a key secondary endpoint.
FOURIER is part of Amgen's PROFICIO (Program to Reduce LDL-C and cardiovascular Outcomes Following Inhibition of PCSK9 In different populations) program of clinical studies investigating the impact of Repatha® on LDL-C and CVD across multiple populations at high CV risk, including those managed by statins, statin-intolerant patients, those with genetic disorders and patients with atherosclerosis. To date, the PROFICIO program consists of 36 trials including more than 38,000 patients worldwide.
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Repatha is a human monoclonal antibody that inhibits proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9). Repatha binds to PCSK9 and inhibits circulating PCSK9 from binding to the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor (LDLR), preventing PCSK9-mediated LDLR degradation and permitting LDLR to recycle back to the liver cell surface. By inhibiting the binding of PCSK9 to LDLR, Repatha increases the number of LDLRs available to clear LDL from the blood, thereby lowering LDL-C levels. The clinical benefits and safety of Repatha have been studied for 12 years in 50 clinical trials with over 47,000 patients. This vast body of evidence demonstrates that Repatha works rapidly.
Repatha is approved in more than 75 countries, including the U.S., Japan, Canada and in all 28 countries that are members of the European Union. Applications in other countries are pending.
In Europe, Repatha is approved for use in:
Hypercholesterolaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia Repatha is indicated in adults with primary hypercholesterolaemia (heterozygous familial and non–familial) or mixed dyslipidaemia, as an adjunct to diet:
- in combination with a statin or statin with other lipid-lowering therapies in patients unable to reach LDL–C goals with the maximum tolerated dose of a statin or,
- alone or in combination with other lipid-lowering therapies in patients who are statin-intolerant, or for whom a statin is contraindicated.
Homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia Repatha is indicated in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over with homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia in combination with other lipid-lowering therapies.
Established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Repatha is indicated in adults with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (myocardial infarction, stroke or peripheral arterial disease) to reduce cardiovascular risk by lowering LDL-C levels, as an adjunct to correction of other risk factors:
- in combination with the maximum tolerated dose of a statin with or without other lipid-lowering therapies or,
- alone or in combination with other lipid-lowering therapies in patients who are statin-intolerant, or for whom a statin is contraindicated.
Primary hypercholesterolaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia in adults
The recommended dose of Repatha is either 140 mg every two weeks or 420 mg once monthly; both doses are clinically equivalent.
Homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over
The initial recommended dose is 420 mg once monthly. After 12 weeks of treatment, dose frequency can be up–titrated to 420 mg once every 2 weeks if a clinically meaningful response is not achieved. Patients on apheresis may initiate treatment with 420 mg every two weeks to correspond with their apheresis schedule.
Established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adults
The recommended dose of Repatha is either 140 mg every two weeks or 420 mg once monthly; both doses are clinically equivalent.
Important Safety Information
This medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
Special Warnings and Precautions: Renal impairment: There is limited experience with Repatha in patients with severe renal impairment (defined as eGFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2). Repatha should be used with caution in patients with severe renal impairment. Hepatic impairment: In patients with moderate hepatic impairment, a reduction in total evolocumab exposure was observed that may lead to a reduced effect on LDL-C reduction. Therefore, close monitoring may be warranted in these patients. Patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) have not been studied. Repatha should be used with caution in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Dry natural rubber: The needle cover of the glass pre-filled syringe and of the pre-filled pen is made from dry natural rubber (a derivative of latex), which may cause allergic reactions. Sodium content: Repatha contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose, i.e. it is essentially 'sodium-free'.
Interactions: No formal drug-drug interaction studies have been conducted for Repatha. No studies on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics interaction between Repatha and lipid-lowering drugs other than statins and ezetimibe have been conducted.
Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation: There are no or limited amount of data from the use of Repatha in pregnant women. Repatha should not be used during pregnancy unless the clinical condition of the woman requires treatment with evolocumab. It is unknown whether evolocumab is excreted in human milk. A risk to breastfed newborns/infants cannot be excluded. No data on the effect of evolocumab on human fertility are available.
Undesirable Effects: The following common (> 1/100 to < 1/10) adverse reactions have been reported in pivotal, controlled clinical studies: influenza, nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, rash, nausea, back pain, arthralgia, injection site reactions. Please consult the SmPC for a full description of undesirable effects.
Pharmaceutical Precautions: Store in a refrigerator (2 degrees C – 8 degrees C). Do not freeze. Keep the pre-filled syringe or the pre-filled pen in the original carton in order to protect from light. If removed from the refrigerator, Repatha may be stored at room temperature (up to 25 degrees C) in the original carton and must be used within 1 month.
Repatha is a PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9) inhibitor antibody indicated:
- in adults with established cardiovascular disease to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and coronary revascularization
- as an adjunct to diet, alone or in combination with other low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLC)-lowering therapies, in adults with primary hyperlipidemia, including heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), to reduce LDL-C
- as an adjunct to diet and other LDL-C-lowering therapies in pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with HeFH, to reduce LDL-C
- as an adjunct to other LDL-C-lowering therapies in adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), to reduce LDL-C
The safety and effectiveness of Repatha have not been established in pediatric patients with HeFH or HoFH who are younger than 10 years old or in pediatric patients with other types of hyperlipidemia or HeFH.
Contraindication: Repatha is contraindicated in patients with a history of a serious hypersensitivity reaction to evolocumab or any of the excipients in Repatha. Serious hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema have occurred in patients treated with Repatha.
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema, have been reported in patients treated with Repatha. If signs or symptoms of serious hypersensitivity reactions occur, discontinue treatment with Repatha, treat according to the standard of care, and monitor until signs and symptoms resolve.
Adverse Reactions in Adults with Primary Hyperlipidemia: The most common adverse reactions (>5% of patients treated with Repatha and more frequently than placebo) were: nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, back pain, and injection site reactions.
From a pool of the 52-week trial and seven 12-week trials: Local injection site reactions occurred in 3.2% and 3.0% of Repatha-treated and placebo-treated patients, respectively. The most common injection site reactions were erythema, pain, and bruising. Hypersensitivity reactions occurred in 5.1% and 4.7% of Repatha-treated and placebo-treated patients, respectively. The most common hypersensitivity reactions were rash (1.0% versus 0.5% for Repatha and placebo, respectively), eczema (0.4% versus 0.2%), erythema (0.4% versus 0.2%), and urticaria (0.4% versus 0.1%).
Adverse Reactions in the Cardiovascular Outcomes Trial: The most common adverse reactions (>5% of patients treated with Repatha and more frequently than placebo) were: diabetes mellitus (8.8% Repatha, 8.2% placebo), nasopharyngitis (7.8% Repatha, 7.4% placebo), and upper respiratory tract infection (5.1% Repatha, 4.8% placebo).
Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH): The adverse reactions that occurred in at least two patients treated with Repatha and more frequently than placebo were: upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, gastroenteritis, and nasopharyngitis.
Among the 16,676 patients without diabetes mellitus at baseline, the incidence of new-onset diabetes mellitus during the trial was 8.1% in patients treated with Repatha compared with 7.7% in patients that received placebo.
Adverse Reactions in Pediatric Patients with HeFH: The most common adverse reactions (>5% of patients treated with Repatha and more frequently than placebo) were: nasopharyngitis, headache, oropharyngeal pain, influenza, and upper respiratory tract infection.
Adverse Reactions in Adults and Pediatric Patients with HoFH: In a 12-week study in 49 patients, the adverse reactions that occurred in at least two patients treated with Repatha and more frequently than placebo were: upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, gastroenteritis, and nasopharyngitis. In an open-label extension study in 106 patients, including 14 pediatric patients, no new adverse reactions were observed.
Immunogenicity: Repatha is a human monoclonal antibody. As with all therapeutic proteins, there is potential for immunogenicity with Repatha.
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The Dallas Mavericks say two fans are banned from the American Airlines Center until next year after attempting to give “unwanted hugs” to members of Chris Paul’s family during Game 4 of the Mavs series with the Phoenix Suns.
Part of the incident was captured in a widely seen video on social media recorded by Mavs fan Barry McCary.
McCary, who loves sports so much he opened a retro apparel shop in Deep Ellum, says what he witnessed Sunday at Game 4 will never be in fashion.
He says he heard what he thought was Chris Paul’s father speaking to the Suns guard during a stoppage in play during the Western Conference Semifinals series.
“I heard him say, ‘hey,’ and pointed at the individual and said, ‘he touched your mom,’ so at that moment too I’m just thinking, 'on Mother’s Day,'” McCary said.
McCary says didn’t know exactly what was happening in the moment so he took out his phone.
“As you can see he (Paul) is trying to work his way around the team huddle until he sees the kid probably right at the moment when he hopped out.”
The team initially acknowledged it was investigating an incident involving inappropriate fan behavior and provided an updated statement on Monday:
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“American Airlines Center and Dallas Mavericks security and executives have concluded the investigation into the incident involving the Paul family. Two unruly fans attempted to give unwanted hugs and have conversations with members of the Paul family on the public concourse of American Airlines Center. AAC security responded immediately once notified by the family, and the fans were swiftly ejected from the game. The fans involved in the incident will not be allowed to return to the arena until 2023.”
The AAC was full again Monday night, this time for a Dallas Stars NHL playoff game where Bryan Wright of San Angelo says fans need to remember the excitement needs to stay on the respective playing surface, be it ice, hardwood or field.”
“Sometimes as fans we have to check our own emotions and realize the situation we’re in,” Wright said.
McCary agreed. He will be back at the AAC for Game 6 on Thursday hoping for a potential Mavs series clinch and free of any off-court drama.
“No matter what age you are just be on your best behavior, that’s what makes the game go,” McCary said.
NBA Should Consider Family-Only Seating at Games, Suns Coach Says
Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams said the NBA should consider having a special section in the stands reserved for the families of visiting teams in the wake of Chris Paul’s family being harassed.
“It’s a hard one, because it’s happening more and more,” Williams said Monday at practice. “The situations are getting to a place now where I really feel like families, who are there to support their loved ones, need to be protected a bit more. Whether or not we have to give these people a section, a suite, something has to be done.
“Because we can’t wait for it to get to a level or two higher, before we do what we need to do. Yesterday was unnecessary.”
Williams said he didn’t know the extent of the harassment in real time because the game was still being played.
After the game, Paul tweeted: “Wanna fine players for saying stuff to the fans but the fans can put they hands on our families.” He also added an expletive.
Paul didn’t speak to the media after Monday’s practice.
What is the NBA Doing to Prevent Conflict?
The NBA has had several moments of conflict between fans and players or their families over the past few seasons, including an incident earlier this season when LeBron James had two fans ejected in a game in Indiana.
Suns forward Cam Johnson said a similar situation happened in Milwaukee last season during the NBA Finals when his girlfriend was hit in the back of the head and had beer spilled on her. Johnson said he didn’t hear about it until after the game.
“It was kind of a big scene,” Johnson said. “It really frustrated me.”
Johnson said security in Milwaukee handled the situation and that the fan was kicked out. He said security can only do so much to keep families safe.
“A large part of the responsibility has to be on fans,” Johnson said. “They just can’t act that way. There’s no other way around it. You’ve got to address the problem with the real problem. It’s that a fan can’t go up to someone’s mother and harass them.”
On Sunday, the Mavericks beat the Suns 111-101 and evened the best-of-seven series 2-2. Paul fouled out of the game in the fourth quarter. Game 5 is Tuesday night in Phoenix.
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Frito-Lay's classic pretzel brand kicks off new Gold Hunters™ campaign, sending pop culture fans on a 'hunt for gold' through movies, television, music, sports and more; actor, comedian and host Joel McHale gets in on the fun to help consumers strike gold
PLANO, Texas, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rold Gold® is turning 106 years old and is marking the occasion by giving away more than $106,000 in gold bars through its new Gold Hunters™ campaign. Launching today, Gold Hunters™ spotlights Rold Gold's pop culture legacy as this limited-time program sends fans on a hunt to find Rold Gold® hidden in the background of their favorite television shows, movies, sports, and music that span decades, all for a chance to win real gold. Also new for the 106-year celebration: Rold Gold's latest bag design, which is set to land on shelves nationwide this summer.
Now through September 11, pretzel fans can tune into Rold Gold's social media channels, including @RoldGold (Twitter), to find clues that point to '80s film classics, iconic '90s sitcoms, recent comedy and drama shows, sporting events, non-Rold Gold® advertising, and more moments where they'll find Rold Gold®, including the brand's newest bag design. Clues will also pop up on digital platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Amazon, and IMDB throughout the campaign, and all clues will be live on RoldGold.com as of June 27.
Consumers who solve the clues - or spot Rold Gold® on their own - can share they've "found gold" on Twitter using #FoundGold and #Entry, or by simply commenting on the initiating tweet with the two hashtags. With that, they'll be entered to be one of 60 random winners who will take home part of the more than $106,000 in real gold.
Actor, comedian, host, and pop culture expert Joel McHale joins Rold Gold's Gold Hunters™ campaign – acting as a clue himself as he teases a pop culture moment in which he and Rold Gold® both appear. McHale will share his Gold Hunters™ clue via his Instagram on July 6.
"Like Rold Gold®, I've been showing up in pop culture for a really long time and would even consider myself a pop culture authority," said McHale. "In fact, Rold Gold® and I share some on-screen credits – and if pretzel fans can figure out where our film careers have overlapped, they'll have a shot at winning a gold bar. Here are a few hints: friends, housewife, scheme, inspector."
"Rold Gold® has been intertwined in culture for more than a century, not only showing up for pretzel lovers as their go-to snack, but also appearing in some of our favorite cultural moments with some of our favorite personalities, like Joel," said Flavia Simoes, senior director of marketing at Frito-Lay. "We want to celebrate Rold Gold's legacy as both a beloved snack food and as a staple in American pop culture. Our Gold Hunters campaign and latest bag design speak to Rold Gold's enduring relevancy."
The famed pretzels will debut a more modern, evolved style when its new packaging arrives in supermarkets this summer. The updated design stays true to Rold Gold's signature gold and blue color scheme while bringing a brighter, fresher energy to traditionally muted pretzel aisles.
Frito-Lay North America is the $19 billion convenient foods division of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP), which is headquartered in Purchase, NY. Frito-Lay snacks include Lay's and Ruffles potato chips, Doritos tortilla chips, Cheetos snacks, Tostitos tortilla chips and branded dips, SunChips multigrain snacks and Fritos corn chips. The company operates 30+ manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and Canada, more than 200 distribution centers and services 315,000 retail customers per week through its direct-store-delivery model. Learn more about Frito-Lay at the corporate website, www.fritolay.com, on Twitter (@fritolay), on Instagram (@fritolay) and on Facebook (Frito-Lay).
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $70 billion in net revenue in 2020, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker, Tropicana and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 23 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with Purpose. "Winning with Purpose" reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of our business strategy and brands. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is in the process of developing its design for the Isleta Boulevard Corridor Project. The county is hosting an open house to hear community feedback, answer questions, and more.
The county’s plans for the project are to complete full roadway reconstruction, including the addition of bike lanes, curbs, gutters, landscape buffers, sidewalks, driveways, and storm drain infrastructure. Construction is planned to start in the fall of 2024, and the first phase of the project will begin at Malpais Road and extend north of the intersection at Luchetti Road.
Wilson & Company has been contracted to complete the work on this development. Bernalillo County will be available to meet with business and property owners along the corridor to discuss the project.
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RADNOR, Pa., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) is investigating potential violations of the law on behalf of investors of KnowBe4, Inc. (NASDAQ: KNBE) ("KnowBe4").
On October 11, 2022, KnowBe4 entered into a Merger Agreement with Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC ("Vista") to be acquired by Vista in a deal worth approximately $4.6 billion. Upon completion, KnowBe4 minority stockholders will receive $24.90 per share in cash and KnowBe4's shares will no longer trade on the NASDAQ. Kessler Topaz is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of the law by certain directors and officers of KnowBe4 in connection with this transaction.
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Allelica has partnered with SP BioMED in Taiwan to perform polygenic risk score analysis on a population of known breast cancer cases
NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allelica, the leading provider of polygenic risk score analysis technology, announced that it has joined forces with the Taiwanese precision medicine provider, SP BioMED, to perform a polygenic risk score (PRS) study for breast cancer. SP BioMED will run PRS analysis using Allelica's PREDICT module to calculate PRS for breast cancer on known breast cancer cases in their local biobanks.
The objective of the study is to determine the best-performing genotyping technology for accurate, scalable, and cost-effective genome-wide data generation for downstream applications such as PRS calculation in Taiwan's population. The study builds on Allelica's recent efforts to empower local institutions to build capacity to provide clinical-grade PRS analysis and reporting.
"Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer in Taiwanese women, so understanding the role that genetics plays in this disease risk is critical to identifying women at high risk," said Allelica CSO, George Busby. "Generating accurate genetic data at low cost is key to enabling healthcare systems to benefit from the enormous potential of genomic medicine. Working together with local providers like SP BioMED to identify the most appropriate technology to drive the development of better medicine across diverse populations is one of Allelica's top priorities."
The study will analyze 856 Taiwanese breast cancer samples genotyped by SP BioMED and associated laboratories using three different technologies: the Thermo Fisher Axiom Genome-Wide TPM 2.0 Array Plate (Taiwan Precision Medicine, Version 2.0), Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) at 30X coverage and WGS at 2X coverage. Raw sequencing data from each of the technologies will be analyzed with Allelica's PREDICT module which performs genome-wide imputation, genetic ancestry assessment, calculation and reporting of Allelica's breast cancer PRS compared to genetic ancestry matched reference distributions. Allelica's PREDICT Module, a software tool for the calculation and reporting of multiple PRS, is compatible with microarray technology with genome-wide coverage, and WGS as low as 2X.
The breast cancer PRS calculated in the study is Allelica's proprietary PRS for breast cancer which has been clinically validated in multiple ancestries. Allelica's PRS for breast cancer has been bench-marked against the leading scores and outperforms them in crucial metrics including AUC, OR per SD and calibration.
The project is being performed together with SP BioMED, led by Dr. Shih-Feng Tsai of the National Health Research Institutes Taiwan. SP BioMED has provided enabling genomic technology to a network of laboratories in Taiwan focused on offering clinical genetic services to local healthcare providers. Their services are targeted to patients with chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, health-conscientious individuals who take an active interest in their personal risk profiles, and participants of biobanks studies for diseases such as chronic kidney disease, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and cancers.
"Predicting genetic risk of chronic diseases, including cancer, is essential for realizing the goal of early detection and precision prevention of common diseases, such as breast cancer," said Dr. Shih-Feng Tsai. "By collaborating with Allelica, we can adopt their PRS technology in Taiwan to implement genomic medicine in clinical practice."
The samples being run in the study will also be part of Allelica's Federated Learning Initiative. The Federated Learning Initiative, founded by Allelica, enables Allelica's partners and collaborators to contribute to the development of better, more inclusive PRS models without the need to share data. The objective of the Initiative is to develop PRS models which perform equally well across individuals, regardless of their ancestry or ethnicity.
About Allelica
Allelica is a leading genomic software company that specializes in secure and scalable solutions to implement clinical-grade polygenic risk scores (PRSs) in multiple ancestries. Allelica's technology combines world-class datasets with the most advanced algorithms to build PRSs with the highest predictive power for estimating disease risk. Allelica's tools translate the enormous potential of genomic data into practical tools that can be used to identify individuals with a high genetic susceptibility for life-threatening diseases. Through the incorporation of genetics into disease risk assessments, Allelica is helping to build the foundations of preventive medicine by helping to identify those for whom early intervention and behavior modification could help reduce lifetime risk. To learn more, visit allelica.com.
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With refugee resettlement organizations stretched thin, the U.S. is trying a different approach. A private sponsorship program called Welcome Corps will let groups of regular people sponsor refugees.
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With refugee resettlement organizations stretched thin, the U.S. is trying a different approach. A private sponsorship program called Welcome Corps will let groups of regular people sponsor refugees.
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Past recipients include Holocaust Survivor Max Glauben, Dallas Cowboys legend Roger Staubach, and Holocaust historian Fr. Patrick Desbois
DALLAS, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is pleased to announce Cynthia "Cynt" Marshall will receive the 2022 Hope for Humanity award at the Museum's annual dinner and fundraiser Thursday night (tonight). She joins a long list of distinguished recipients, including Holocaust survivor Max Glauben, Roger Staubach, former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, Fr. Patrick Desbois, and Kay Bailey Hutchison among others.
Marshall became the first Black woman to lead an NBA organization when she was chosen in 2018 to be the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks. In her time with the Mavericks, she has transformed their culture into a workplace that welcomes diversity and inclusion.
She previously enjoyed a 36-year career at AT&T where she rose to Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer. She also founded Marshalling Resources, a private consulting firm that worked with organizations like The Dow Chemical Company to develop and implement a strategy for institutionalizing an inclusive culture.
"Cynt's passion, determination, and vision to ensuring companies are welcoming places for employees represents the defining quality of upstander behavior that we strive to teach visitors to the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum each and every day," said Mary Pat Higgins, Museum president and CEO. "She brings every piece of who she is to the workplace and recognizes the dignity of others by encouraging the same openness from her colleagues while fostering a culture of accountability."
"Above all, she leads by example. This is why she embodies hope for humanity and why the Museum is recognizing Cynt for the work she does day in and day out and for the high bar she sets for us all."
More than a leader, Marshall is also a cancer survivor. Over a decade ago, she endured a dozen rounds of chemotherapy to defeat Stage 3 colon cancer, prompting her to share her story with others. She is the author of a new memoir You've Been Chosen: Thriving Through the Unexpected, recounting a lifetime of overcoming major challenges.
"I am delighted to receive this prestigious honor from the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum," said Marshall. "Hope for Humanity is a reminder that we all have a role to play in fighting hatred and indifference, and most importantly, it reminds us that there is immense hope in the world if only we will commit ourselves to the causes of equity and justice for everyone."
In March 2021, Forbes named Marshall one of 15 of the world's most inspiring female leaders, and in 2020 she was recognized by Adweek as one of the 30 Most Powerful Women in Sports. Among many accolades, she has received a Girl Scouts of America Lifetime Achievement award, a Women of Power Legacy Award by Black Enterprise, and a National ATHENA Leadership Program Award presented by chambers of commerce, women's organizations, and universities worldwide.
"I can think of very few people who have achieved what Cynt Marshall has achieved throughout her career, and to do so with such a high degree of integrity and humanity is inspiring," said Mark Zilbermann, board chair of the Museum. "We are thrilled to present her with the 2022 Hope for Humanity award as a demonstration of our gratitude for all that she has done for the Dallas community."
Marshall graduated from the University of California Berkeley with degrees in Business Administration and Human Resources Management and holds four honorary doctorate degrees. She has chaired a variety of non-profit boards and is currently on the board of Dallas CASA, Dallas Regional Chamber, Texas Women's Foundation, Texas 2036, T.D. Jakes Foundation, and a member of the Executive Leadership Council. She is also on the Board of Directors of BGSF Staffing, JELD-WEN, and Blinkcns, Inc.
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum will host the 2022 Hope for Humanity dinner on Thursday, October 13, at The Fairmont Dallas. More information about the event at DHHRM.org/Hope.
The mission of the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is to teach the history of the Holocaust and advance human rights to combat prejudice, hatred, and indifference. Founded in 1984 by local Holocaust survivors, the institution now resides in a new building in downtown Dallas where visitors experience a deeper immersion into the history of the Holocaust, human and civil rights, their centrality to our democracy, and their vital importance in preventing events like those of the Holocaust from happening again. The 55,000-square-foot permanent home covers three floors, and the main exhibition includes four wings that teach about the Holocaust, the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights after World War II, historical and contemporary genocides, and America's civil rights journey. Please visit DHHRM.org or call (214) 741-7500 for more information.
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NS Pharma, Inc. (NS Pharma; President, Tsugio Tanaka) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. (Nippon Shinyaku; President, Toru Nakai)
PARAMUS, N.J., Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NS Pharma announced today the opening of a new office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to establish the NS Pharma Innovation Research Partnering division.
The new Boston area location is the company's center for research and development (R&D) in the United States and will diversify Nippon Shinyaku's R&D portfolio through open innovation. Cambridge, MA, is home to many notable universities, hospitals, research institutions, and bio-venture firms. Establishing a presence in this thriving drug discovery ecosystem enables the company to increase its access to the world's most advanced seeds of drug discovery technology. The new division will pursue meaningful research collaboration opportunities and promote acceleration and diversification of in-house R&D activities on behalf of Nippon Shinyaku.
"The creation of NS Pharma Innovation Research Partnering division underscores our continued commitment to finding solutions for the unmet needs of patients around the world," said Tsugio Tanaka, President, NS Pharma, Inc. "As a leader in scientific innovation, Cambridge, MA, will be a natural fit as a hub for our future research collaborations, and we are thrilled to be joining this vibrant community."
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LONDON, UK — Former pop star Gary Glitter was released from prison in England on Friday after serving half of a 16-year prison sentence for sexually abusing three young girls in the 1970s.
The 79-year-old singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was freed from a prison in Dorset, in southwest England. It is common for offenders in the U.K. to be freed halfway through their sentences and then be placed on probation.
“Sex offenders like Paul Gadd are closely monitored by the police and Probation Service and face some of the strictest license conditions, including being fitted with a GPS tag,’’ the Ministry of Justice said in a statement. “If the offender breaches these conditions at any point, they can go back behind bars.”
The singer was found guilty of one count of attempted rape, four counts of indecent assault and one count of sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13.
Glitter was arrested in October 2012 under Operation Yewtree, the national investigation launched in the wake of the child abuse scandal surrounding the late BBC entertainer Jimmy Savile.
Glitter is best known for the hit “Rock & Roll (Part 2),” released in 1972, but he fell into disgrace after being convicted on child abuse charges in Vietnam. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/nation-world/disgraced-pop-star-gary-glitter-freed-from-uk-prison/507-82826ae8-163d-4335-888d-9326d00d2db4 | 2023-02-03 20:44:21 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/nation-world/disgraced-pop-star-gary-glitter-freed-from-uk-prison/507-82826ae8-163d-4335-888d-9326d00d2db4 |
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. — The worst of COVID-19 seems to be in the rearview mirror, with the state lifting its COVID-19 State of Emergency last week and the federal government set to do the same in May.
For some people, however, the effects of the virus aren’t going away.
42-year-old Justin Wilhite lives with his wife and three sons in Rancho Cordova. He has been suffering from the effects of post acute COVID syndrome – commonly known as “long COVID” – for three years now.
“I'm just a person that got COVID in the first wave, March 2020…I'm just living with the post effects of that,” he said. “March 4, (2020), I wake up, I have a headache. My lungs kind of feel like glass. I feel really short of breath.”
Wilhite has Type 1 Diabetes, one of the health conditions that puts someone at greater risk of getting a serious COVID infection. He thinks he caught the virus at work—and the effects are still lingering.
“Every day I deal with incredible fatigue, shortness of breath -- and that's just getting up, walking to the bathroom,” Wilhite said. “My daily activity -- and it wipes me out and it acts like a workout for me - is going downstairs and back up. If I do that three times, the next day, my legs don't work….and it's been this way, every day, since March 4, 2020.”
ABC10 first spoke with Wilhite three years ago, after he was hospitalized with COVID. Then, we spoke with him four months later.
“I’m kind of sick of being sick at this point, and it’s been a long time since I’ve been healthy,” he said in July of 2020.
ABC10 interviewed him again in March of 2021.
“It’s like being sick every day of your life,” he said then.
The symptoms haven’t gone away. Brain fog and muscle weakness make Wilhite unable to work, he said. He uses a wheelchair due to chronic fatigue.
“For some people, it's as little as just, you know, ‘I have sinus drainage. It's out of control,’” said Dr. Brad Sanville, Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician at UC Davis. “For other people, it’s, ‘I'm profoundly debilitated. Can't do very much. Incredibly short of breath, bad headaches.’”
Dr. Sanville has been working with long COVID patients since UC Davis Health launched its Post-COVID-19 Clinic in the fall of 2020.
“Long COVID is typically defined as symptoms that last beyond eight weeks after the patient has recovered from their infection,” he said.
Wilhite’s case is rare, Dr. Sanville said, but not unprecedented.
“Most people will improve in kind of the months-to-within-a-year. That's probably the vast majority,” Sanville said. “But there's a small handful that continue to have symptoms for quite a long time, even a couple of years out.”
Long COVID patients with shortness of breath or trouble walking don’t always have lung or heart damage, he said. Rather, chronic fatigue syndrome could be to blame.
“The fatigue, I think, is so overpowering for people, it makes them perceive everything as being short of breath, when – really - it might just be really profound fatigue. And we can't find anything, like, obviously wrong with their lungs or their heart to explain it,” Dr. Sanville said.
He hopes to see more research on - and treatment for - chronic fatigue syndrome.
Meanwhile, Wilhite is grieving the loss of who he was.
“You know, I'm alive, but there isn't much of me behind there,” Wilhite said. “That's been the one thing that's been really hard: not being able to live while still being alive.”
He credits his wife and three sons for keeping him going these past three years.
“I'm glad I'm married. I'm glad I made the family I did. Because if it wasn't for that, like, I don't know if I'd have made it through this, to be sitting here and to be as good as I am now,” Wilhite said.
He encourages people to have compassion for those struggling with long COVID.
“I would just say to bosses, to government officials: if you have a person that says they have long COVID and they're coming to work, just know that under the surface, there's a lot more going on than what they show,” Wilhite said.
As for Dr. Sanville, he said there’s some research that suggests a person is less likely to have long COVID symptoms if they’re vaccinated, so he encourages people to keep up on vaccinations and boosters to protect themselves.
Most people he sees with long COVID had a case that did not require hospitalization.
“Most of the people we see are people that had stay-at-home symptoms and - for whatever reason - have had a drastic change in something in their life. And why that is the case, I don't think is really fully understood quite yet,” he said. “It's a little concerning that you could just get it and have it seem like a cold and then have life-changing symptoms for a long time.”
He added, however, that people with very-long COVID, like Wilhite’s case, tend to be those who were hospitalized. Also he said, he sees more young people with very-long COVID.
“It tends to be people that are in their 30s and 40s, even down to 20s, more so than people kind of in their 50s, 60s, 70s,” Dr. Sanville said.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:
To: All Persons or Entities who purchased Pzena Investment Management, Inc. ("Pzena" or the "Company") (NYSE: PZN) stock prior to July 26, 2022.
You are hereby notified that Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has commenced an investigation into the fairness of the merger of Pzena with and into a newly formed subsidiary of its operating company, Pzena Investment Management, LLC ("PIM"). Under the terms of the deal, holders of Penza Class A common stock will receive just $9.60 per share in cash.
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AMORY, Miss. (WTVA) - A lot of Mississippians need assistance after the recent tornado. FEMA has a lot of areas they can help with.
FEMA offers help with:
- Counseling
- Vehicle repairs or replacement
- Home repairs/ temporary living
- Unemployment
- Legal services and more
They offer help with repairs and replacement if your situation checks the following:
- Your primary vehicle was destroyed or damaged in the tornado
- Your car is up to date with state registration and insurance.
However, not all damages are covered, so check with a specialist to see if your vehicle is eligible. They will assist with repairs/replacement from $350 to $7,500.
The deadline to register is May 25th. FEMA Media Specialist Troy York says the deadline is non-negotiable.
“It’s not a suggestion. It is a firm end date. And, once it comes and goes you can’t come back and then ask FEMA for assistance,” York said.
Ways to register include:
- Visiting a disaster response center
- Creating an online account at disasterassistance.gov
- Download the app
- Call the helpline at 800-621-3362
- Or talk to a FEMA specialist who went door to door
The last day to visit the FEMA Mobile Response Center at 520 111th Street in Amory is Sunday, April 23rd. | https://www.wtva.com/news/fema-assistance-update/article_531c765a-e22a-11ed-888b-8bce70e5c26f.html | 2023-04-24 03:00:15 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/fema-assistance-update/article_531c765a-e22a-11ed-888b-8bce70e5c26f.html |
Elon Musk put new limits on tweets. Users and advertisers might go elsewhere
TikTok and Instagram users can scroll with abandon. But Twitter owner Elon Musk has put new curfews on his digital town square, the latest drastic change to the social media platform that could further drive away advertisers and undermine its cultural influence as a trendsetter.
Keeping up with a sports game, extreme weather conditions or a major news event is getting harder under Musk’s new rules, which cap the number of tweets you can view as part of an apparent attempt to relieve the company’s overloaded web infrastructure.
“The joke on Twitter is that people are going to go outside instead, but the reality is that they’re going to go to another app,” said Jasmine Enberg, an analyst with Insider Intelligence. “By sending users elsewhere, Musk is killing the main proposition Twitter has had for advertisers — a highly engaged user base, especially around news and events.”
Musk recently hired longtime NBC Universal executive Linda Yaccarino as Twitter’s CEO to try to win back advertisers annoyed by a host of changes since Musk bought the platform for $44 billion last year. But she’s been silent about the new restrictions that lock users out if they view too many tweets in a day, leaving Musk to announce and explain them.
The moves are “remarkably bad for Twitter’s users and advertisers,” decimating the reach and engagement that advertisers depend on, according to a statement from Forrester analyst Mike Proulx.
“The advertiser trust deficit that Linda Yaccarino needs to reverse just got even bigger. And it cannot be reversed based on her industry credibility alone,” Proulx said.
An Associated Press inquiry on Monday about how long the limits will last triggered a crude automated reply that Twitter sends to most media queries without addressing the question.
Musk had tried on Saturday to describe how the limits work, saying accounts that don’t pay for a monthly subscription will temporarily be restricted to reading 600 posts per day, while verified accounts will be able to scroll through up to 6,000.
After facing backlash, he tweeted that the thresholds would be raised to 800 posts for unverified accounts and 8,000 for verified accounts before later settling on 1,000 and 10,000 tweets, respectively.
Many unverified users are “going to hit that limit fast,” said Enberg, because most Twitter users are consuming, not creating posts, and “typically scroll through an enormous number of tweets in a short period of time.”
Enberg said Musk should be doing whatever he can to encourage engagement to show Twitter is still viable as it faces growing competition from upstart rivals, as well as a new Twitter-like service coming from Facebook and Instagram parent Meta. “Instead, he’s throttling it,” she said.
Proulx, of Forrester, said the “real reason behind Musk’s temporary rate limits” is still unclear.
Musk over the weekend explained the new restrictions as an attempt to prevent unauthorized scraping of potentially valuable data from the social media platform. He said it was a temporary measure that was taken because “we were getting data pillaged so much that it was degrading service for normal users!”
The site is now requiring people to log on to view tweets and profiles — a change in its longtime practice to allow everyone to peruse the chatter on what Musk has frequently touted as the world’s digital town square.
Musk has pushed back on what he calls misuse of Twitter data to train popular artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT. They scour reams of information online to generate human-like text, photos, video and other content.
The higher tweet-viewing threshold allowed on verified accounts is part of an $8-per-month subscription service that Musk rolled out earlier this year in an effort to boost Twitter revenue. It has fallen sharply since the billionaire Tesla CEO took over the company and laid off roughly three-fourths of the workforce to cut costs and stave off bankruptcy.
Advertisers have since curbed their spending on Twitter, partly because of changes that have allowed more hateful or prickly content that offends a wider part of the service’s audience.
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NEW YORK – Every once in a while, Giancarlo Stanton hits a ball so hard and so far that Yankees manager Aaron Boone almost is puzzled it was humanly possible.
Stanton smashed a titanic home run to center field, Aaron Judge also went deep and Jhony Brito won his brilliant major league debut as New York beat the San Francisco Giants 6-0 on Sunday.
“Yeah, G is weird. Every time he comes in after one of those, I just tell him, ‘You’re weird. You’re different,'" Boone said.
Kyle Higashioka also homered off Ross Stripling, who served up all three long balls in his first start for San Francisco, and the Yankees took two of three in the initial series of the season.
Brito (1-0) yielded two hits — one a bunt single — over five impressive innings after needing 27 pitches to get through the first. He struck out six and walked one, showcasing a polished changeup to put away batters.
“I think he's going to be one of those frontline starters for the Yankees years to come,” Giants first baseman J.D. Davis said. “Deadly fastball-changeup combo.”
With projected starters Carlos Rodón, Luis Severino and Frankie Montas sidelined by injuries, the 25-year-old right-hander from the Dominican Republic won a spot in New York's rotation with a strong spring that included 5 1/3 perfect innings against Toronto his last time out.
“I thought he was fantastic,” Higashioka said. “We need guys to step up, and he definitely rose to the occasion.”
Brito went a combined 11-4 with a 2.96 ERA at Double-A and Triple-A last season.
“Very at ease out there,” Boone said. “Just a really good performance and an important performance for us.”
Stripling (0-1) escaped a bases-loaded jam in the first, but Judge lined his second home run of the season to left field in the third.
Anthony Rizzo followed with a sharp single and Stanton launched a 485-foot drive to nearly straightaway center field that soared way over the tinted restaurant windows above Monument Park. The ball even cleared the camera perch above that and landed on a pedestrian walkway in front of a bar.
Stanton lingered a bit to admire the 118-mph drive and then tossed his bat aside before rounding the bases. It was his second-longest home run since Statcast began tracking in 2015, behind a 504-foot shot at Coors Field in August 2016, and the third-longest at Yankee Stadium during that time, behind two homers by Judge in 2017 that surpassed 490 feet.
“That’s cool that it’s up there. I don’t worry about that too much. It just put us in a good spot to win," Stanton said. “As long as it goes over the fence, that’s cool with me.”
Stanton also homered Saturday but then grounded into a game-ending double play with the bases loaded in a 7-5 loss.
Higashioka connected leading off the fourth against Stripling, who gave up four runs in five innings. The right-hander won 10 games with a 3.01 ERA for Toronto last season before signing a $25 million, two-year contract with the Giants.
New York added two runs in the seventh without a hit, thanks to three walks and three wild pitches by 6-foot-11 reliever Sean Hjelle. Rizzo drove in rookie Anthony Volpe with a sacrifice fly.
Ron Marinaccio put down a San Francisco threat in the sixth and struck out the side in the seventh. Colten Brewer worked two hitless innings in his Yankees debut to finish the three-hitter.
It's the first time the Yankees have thrown two shutouts within the first three games of a season.
New York improved to 29-2, including the playoffs, when Judge and Stanton homer in the same game.
“We've got to keep doing it," Stanton said.
CENTER OF ATTENTION
Isiah Kiner-Falefa made a good catch in the first inning and had no trouble in center field for the Yankees — his first major league appearance in the outfield.
“I felt really good," he said.
Kiner-Falefa was New York’s primary shortstop last season but was shaky in the field and provided little offense. He has been moved to a utility role this year.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Giants: Placed catcher Joey Bart on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 31, with a strain in the middle of his back. “We don’t expect it to be a long-term thing,” manager Gabe Kapler said. “We discussed the possibility of like, seven days. Maybe a few more.” Hjelle was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento.
Yankees: RHP Tommy Kahnle (biceps tendinitis) will probably start playing catch in the next couple of days, Boone said. ... INF DJ LeMahieu was rested.
UP NEXT
Giants: RHP Anthony DeSclafani starts Monday afternoon against White Sox RHP Michael Kopech in Chicago's home opener. San Francisco plays nine straight day games to begin the season.
Yankees: All-Star LHP Nestor Cortes gets his first start of the season Monday night at home against NL champion Philadelphia. RHP Taijuan Walker makes his Phillies debut.
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BOSTON, May 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Emergentmedtech, founded in 2018 by Rob Salisbury and Angela Lacy Salisbury, provides aesthetic professionals of all types with leading-edge technologies to give their patients consistent and excellent outcomes that are as non-invasive as possible. In alignment with those values, the company is continuously researching and testing the most advanced and effective devices available. Due to the remarkable safety profile and superior results showing the effectiveness of the NeoGen Plasma Skin Regeneration (PSR), Emergentmedtech procured the exclusive distribution rights for the US Market and will formally announce at the upcoming Modern BeautyCon event coming up this weekend at Boston Park Plaza.
"We look forward to educating and creating awareness of this technology being the gold standard device for overall dermal correction and health. Moreover, we are also excited to help patients and practices alike achieve incredible success in being a part of the NeoGen journey," said President and Co-Founder Rob Salisbury.
- LIVE PRESS CONFERENCE 3:00 PM SATURDAY MAY 6, 2023 AT BOOTH 21 BALLROOM A -
Developed in 2010 by Energist Medical Group headquartered in the UK, the NeoGen PSR provides the most advanced nonsurgical facial rejuvenation treatment available with award-winning results that are evidenced by a decade of dramatic and long-lasting improvements.
"Everyone at Energist is delighted and excited to appoint Emergentmedtech as our Exclusive USA NeoGen Partner. Working closely with Rob and Angela over the last few years, I have witnessed unbridled passion, integrity, know-how and 24/7 support for every customer. I believe the combination of our amazing NeoGen PSR system in the capable hands of Emergentmedtech will set the bar to a new high level, that meets every Provider's needs," said Simon Jones, President of Energist Limited.
Shaun Charles Med Spa in Wakefield, MA has become the top med spa offering NeoGen PSR treatments in the world in just 2 short years, rocketing in patient bookings for the ground-breaking results that changes the lives of patients and restores confidence to people suffering from scarring, pigmentation and more. They have gone on to win The Aesthetic Award in 2022 for Best Nonsurgical Facial Rejuvenation Enhancement.
"When we started with NeoGen, we just treated friends and family including Co-owner and NeoGen PSR treatment specialist Shaun Spanos' grandmother. When people saw the great results, word started spreading and without advertising one bit, we had people banging our door down. I was receiving 40 to 50 calls a day for NeoGen and now we are booked out 3 months in advance and growing. I've never seen this level of improvement with any other modality. It's just absolutely unbelievable, " said Jeff Spanos, Owner and Business Manager of Shaun Charles Med Spa
The FDA-approved Class II medical device has 6 dermatological indications to treat Acne scarring, Actinic keratosis, Viral papillomata, Wrinkles and Thytides (facial and non-facial), Seborrheic keratosis and Superficial lesions. NeoGen PSR has adjustable energy levels to customize treatments based on all skin types in the Fitzpatrick Scale while offering little to no downtime for recovery, making it a revolutionary skin care treatment designed to help people achieve younger, healthier-looking skin without the need for invasive procedures. Patients can return to their daily activities immediately after the treatment. It is an ideal option for people who want to improve their appearance but don't want to undergo surgery. The NeoGen PSR treatments are distinguished in their ability to stimulate the body's natural healing response promoting triggers in the body to produce collagen and elastin. Patients see an immediate noticeable improvement in the texture, tone, volume and firmness of their skin that continues to increase over a 6-12 month period.
"We wanted to create a company with an eco-system to provide Aesthetic Professionals of all types with the very best technologies to give their patients consistent and efficacious outcomes that are minimally to non-invasive. The NeoGen PSR is the most effective non-invasive device for facial rejuvenation in the world," Co-Founder and Global Trainer, Angela Lacy Salisbury says.
The treatment itself is simple and fast with the physician applying a numbing cream to the patient's treatment zone, then using the handheld device to deliver thermal plasma energy below the surface of the skin. The treatment usually takes from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the treatment area.
"Staying youthful is not a trend. Patients are looking to find noninvasive treatments to reach their skincare goals. Finding where to start is the biggest challenge. The Emergentmedtech marketing and business development team works with our practitioners to create a vision and strategy to build a strong marketing and business development plan to grow market share within the community and help patients with their aesthetic needs," said Dianna Sellers, V.P. Marketing & Practice Integration.
Emergentmedtech is building a national network of NeoGen PSR Providers to bring this innovative technology to people all over America. We have a custom marketing and support system to help each new Provider build their business and launch their practice's ability to offer treatments and grow their business. Emergentmedtech carries a constellation of the top skin care medical devices in the world that can work together to achieve desired patient outcomes.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP)Trey Tennyson’s 18 points helped Texas A&M-CC defeat Lamar 61-52 on Saturday night.
Tennyson added six assists for the Islanders (17-9, 10-3 Southland Conference). Jalen Jackson scored 14 points while going 6 of 10 and 2 of 3 from the free throw line, and added five rebounds and four steals. Isaac Mushila recorded 12 points and shot 4 of 6 from the field and 4 for 6 from the line. The Islanders extended their winning streak to six games.
Chris Pryor finished with 17 points, seven assists and four steals for the Cardinals (8-18, 4-10). Nate Calmese added 12 points for Lamar. Jakevion Buckley also recorded seven points and six rebounds.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Thursday. Texas A&M-CC visits Nicholls State while Lamar hosts Houston Christian.
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327 AM EDT Mon Jun 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the
morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph,
becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
NYZ073-202000-
Bronx-
327 AM EDT Mon Jun 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the
morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph,
becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper
60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
NYZ176-202000-
Northern Queens-
327 AM EDT Mon Jun 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the
morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph,
becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper
60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
NYZ178-202000-
Southern Queens-
327 AM EDT Mon Jun 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs around 80. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper
60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
NYZ075-202000-
Kings (Brooklyn)-
327 AM EDT Mon Jun 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the
morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph,
becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper
60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs around 80. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
NYZ074-202000-
Richmond (Staten Island)-
327 AM EDT Mon Jun 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the
morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph,
becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning,
then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the
evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
NYZ177-202000-
Northern Nassau-
327 AM EDT Mon Jun 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming north after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
NYZ179-202000-
Southern Nassau-
327 AM EDT Mon Jun 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs around 80. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ078-202000-
Northwest Suffolk-
327 AM EDT Mon Jun 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast around 5 mph in
the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows around 60. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ080-202000-
Southwest Suffolk-
327 AM EDT Mon Jun 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph this morning.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ079-202000-
Northeast Suffolk-
327 AM EDT Mon Jun 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. West winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming northwest after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ081-202000-
Southeast Suffolk-
327 AM EDT Mon Jun 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. West winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming northwest after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs around 70.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ071-202000-
Southern Westchester-
327 AM EDT Mon Jun 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the
morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph,
becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower
60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
NYZ070-202000-
Northern Westchester-
327 AM EDT Mon Jun 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the
morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph,
becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows around 60.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower
60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
NYZ069-202000-
Rockland-
327 AM EDT Mon Jun 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the
morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph,
becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
around 60. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
NYZ068-202000-
Putnam-
327 AM EDT Mon Jun 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the
morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph,
becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows around 60.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
NYZ067-202000-
Orange-
327 AM EDT Mon Jun 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
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The Subaru BRZ tS returns for the 2024 model year with upgraded suspension and brakes, as well as some mild visual tweaks.
Subaru previously offered a tS version of the first-generation BRZ, but this this is the first time the second-generation BRZ, which launched as a 2022 model, has received the same treatment. As before, the BRZ tS is developed by Subaru Tecnica International (STI). While “tS” badges mark the BRZ as a milder “tuned by STI” model, the absence of the WRX STI means there are no full-fledged STI models in Subaru’s U.S. lineup to compare it to.
Nonetheless, the 2024 Subaru BRZ tS benefits from meaningful performance upgrades, including new STI-tuned suspension with Hitachi dampers, and Brembo brake hardware, including gold-painted 4-piston front and 2-piston rear calipers, with larger pads and rotors. The package also includes Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires mounted on 18-inch wheels.
These additions are similar to the new performance package made available for 2024 on the BRZ’s Toyota GR86 twin. That package also includes Brembo brakes, as well as ZF Sachs dampers. Toyota has said its package can also be retrofitted to 2022 and 2023 GR86 models with 18-inch wheels, but Subaru has made the BRZ tS a distinct trim level, so it’s unlikely the performance hardware will be available for existing cars.
No changes were made to the 2.4-liter boxer-4 engine. It makes the same 228 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque as the standard BRZ. Unlike the regular BRZ, though, the tS will be available only with a 6-speed manual transmission (a 6-speed automatic is optional on other models) sending power to the rear wheels.
Exterior changes are subtle, consisting of tS badges, black trim for the mirrors and shark-fin antenna, and a dark-gray finish for the wheels, all of which pair with any of the standard BRZ colors. The previous-generation BRZ tS’ big rear spoiler is nowhere to be found.
The interior gets black leather upholstery with tS-exclusive blue contrast stitching on the front seat bolsters, steering wheel, shifter boot, and parking brake boot. The 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster displays STI graphics. The tS is based on the BRZ Limited grade, so it also comes with an upgraded audio system, heated exterior mirrors, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alerts, active lane control, and adaptive headlights.
Those driver aids are added on top of the EyeSight package standard on all BRZ models, including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warnings, and lead vehicle start alert. These features were previously available only on cars with automatic transmissions, but availability extends to manual-equipped cars for 2024.
The 2024 Subaru BRZ tS is scheduled to reach U.S. dealerships in the first quarter of 2024. Pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date.
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Michael Samuel Murray, 85, was born on Dec. 11, 1936, in Dallas, TX, to Samuel and Sue (Ferguson) Murray. He died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, surrounded by his wife and children at United Regional Hospital in Wichita Falls following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Murray’s memorial service will be held in the chapel of Lunn’s Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022 with Dr. Bob McCartney, pastor of First Baptist Church officiating, and the Reverend Michael Hansen, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, assisting. The family will receive friends at a visitation following the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn’s Colonial Funeral Home.
Mike’s childhood was spent chasing golf balls lost and left behind by the golfers playing at Kessler Park in Oak Cliff, across the street on Kessler Parkway from where the family made their home. His affinity for chasing balls developed into a lifelong hobby as he spent many hours through the years playing golf at every opportunity! He graduated from Sunset High School in Oak Cliff in 1954 and he and Mary Fern Bryant were married in June of that year. Three children were born to their union: Michelle Fern, Rene Gail, and Bryan Leon.
In 1989 Mike and Carlana Fitch were married in the First Baptist Church of Lawton, where they made their home until moving to Wichita Falls in January 1994. They celebrated 33 years of marriage on July 29, 2022. With his marriage to Carlana, Mike gained two ‘children by love’ Steven Nelson Williams and Lynna Lee Cherry.
Mike was the ultimate salesman during his life. As a young man he worked for Sears and Roebuck in Dallas in the paint and wallpaper department. He then became a paint and undercoating specialist for Cook Paint Company in Dallas and later for Technical Coatings in Lubbock. At the time of his move to Wichita Falls, he was employed by Bell Processing where he oversaw the placement and servicing of industrial cardboard compactors and recycling products. From 2000 until his retirement in 2008, he worked for Combined Insurance Company.
Mike had a strong Christian faith and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wichita Falls where he and Carlana attended until his health no longer allowed him to do so. In the late 1990’s he was involved in the construction and tear down of the church’s annual Living Christmas Tree each year and he worked with a team of men in the church who were involved in helping with home repairs and projects benefiting elderly church members. These were jobs that he enjoyed immensely and looked upon as ways of using his talents in construction and home improvement to help others.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Sue Murray; his son Bryan Leon and his daughter, Rene Gail Estes.
He is survived by his wife Carlana of Wichita Falls, TX; his daughter, Michelle Fern Ingraham of Oklahoma City; his two children by marriage: Steven Nelson Williams and his wife Libby of Plano, TX, and Lynna Lee Cherry of Charleston, SC; his grandson, David Ingraham, of Tulsa; his granddaughters: Carlie Sparks of Oklahoma City; Shellie Rodriguez of Kansas, and Lindsay Kay Williams, also of Oklahoma City, as well as seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving him are his sister, Suzanne Murray of North Richland Hills and a brother-in-law and his wife, Fred and Natalie Fitch of Lawton.
For those desiring, memorials in Mike’s name may be made to the Arts Council of Wichita Falls, 1300 Lamar St., Wichita Falls, TX 76301-7031. | https://www.swoknews.com/obituaries/michael-samuel-murray/article_bf7bf80c-ea74-5302-8c8a-0e2c40082ca4.html | 2022-08-24 18:05:16 | 0 | https://www.swoknews.com/obituaries/michael-samuel-murray/article_bf7bf80c-ea74-5302-8c8a-0e2c40082ca4.html |
WFO BURLINGTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, January 30, 2023
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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
230 AM EST Sun Jan 29 2023
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6
inches.
* WHERE...St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions today and areas of
poor visibilities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to develop across the area
this morning and may mix with rain at times across southern St
Lawrence and southern Franklin Counties, before ending as snow
showers this evening. The heaviest snowfall accumulations will
be near the International Border.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Please allow extra time if travel is necessary.
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Police: 29-year-old posed as teen to enroll in high school
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a 29-year-old woman used false documents to enroll as a New Jersey high school student and attended some classes over a four-day period before her scheme was discovered last week. It’s not yet known what the woman’s intentions were, and officials say she’s been charged with providing a false document. She reportedly got the phone numbers of students who helped her find her way through New Brunswick High School and continued to text some of them days after her ruse was discovered. She has been barred from entering school grounds in the district, and officials have advised students to not have any contact with her. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/01/27/police-29-year-old-posed-as-teen-to-enroll-in-high-school/ | 2023-01-27 22:05:40 | 0 | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/01/27/police-29-year-old-posed-as-teen-to-enroll-in-high-school/ |
Timely program and tools will empower marketers to do more with less
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AdRoll, the marketing and advertising platform for direct-to-consumer ecommerce brands, announced today a new program partnership with Shopify, the leading multinational ecommerce platform for growing businesses, to help mutual merchants this season.
The new AdRoll Rewards Program gives Shopify merchants 10% back for any spend on AdRoll's web advertising (native and display ads). The program will start on November 1st, and Shopify merchants on AdRoll's Ads package or Marketing & Ads Plus package will automatically be enrolled.
"We are so excited to launch this program today. At a time when merchants and consumers face economic challenges, it's never been more important to help our customers do more with less. For seven years and counting, Shopify has been an incredible partner and continues to work with us in new and inventive ways to benefit our mutual customers," said Roli Saxena, President at AdRoll.
The program rollout also comes during a time when its an increasingly competitive environment for ecommerce brands. Holiday promotions reduce profit margin and big box retailers often spend exponentially more during holidays on advertising to the same shoppers. The AdRoll Rewards Program is a solution for merchants to be more competitive and receive a direct benefit to their bottom lines.
RIGd Supply, a Shopify Plus store for specialty off-roading equipment, has been using the AdRoll integration since 2019, and has seen a year-to-date ROI of 24.4x with their ads and email campaign. "I knew we had to ramp up our marketing game as RIGd grew, and AdRoll has guided us in the right direction. With AdRoll, we can create whatever we want and set it up however we need it to run," said Luke Wronski, the founder and CEO of RIGd Supply. "When you have a platform where you can easily see marketing activity and returns, update and change ads, and ask for support for optimization, it's a great situation."
For its joint customers with Shopify, AdRoll is also launching a brand new automation studio in early access, a one of its kind offering to create omnichannel marketing campaigns in a matter of minutes. With this offering, digital marketers will be able to build automations across social ads, email and display ads driving even more personal experiences for shoppers. Not only that, customers will now also gain the ability to create social ad campaigns across Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest, all in one, automated platform, bringing ease to marketers, especially ahead of a busy holiday season.
For more information or to sign up, visit AdRoll's Shopify app listing.
AdRoll is a marketing and advertising platform that helps ecommerce brands grow revenue and save time on one streamlined platform. Make display, social, and email advertising work together and more effectively structure, measure, and optimize your marketing efforts. Powered by industry-leading automation and personalization, the AdRoll platform's machine learning analyzes real-time advertising data to get customers buying. AdRoll helps customers generate more than $246 billion in sales annually and has been used by over 140,000 brands since 2007. AdRoll is a division of NextRoll, Inc. and is a remote-friendly company with offices in San Francisco, Dublin, New York City, Salt Lake City, and Sydney. Get started today at www.adroll.com
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85-year-old man and mystery jogger help save family from house fire
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. (WABC) – A father is thanking two heroes for waking up his family when their house was on fire.
A New Jersey fire chief is also praising the 85-year-old neighbor and unknown passerby.
Kendall Park resident Santo Livio said he discovered the fire when he noticed a puff of smoke over one of the neighboring houses.
Before first responders arrived at the home, Livio said he saw a woman walking by.
“We both stopped, and she looks, and I look,” he said. “I said, ‘Is that a fire coming out of that house?’ She says, ‘It’s smoke,’ but she says, ‘It’s got to be a fire.’”
The smoke was coming from the home’s garage. Inside, a father and his four children were asleep, oblivious to the danger.
The mother, who works overnight, was not there.
Kendall Park Fire Chief Chris Perez said the smoke had not yet made it to the house, but was pouring out of the garage where it started.
Livio and the mystery walker jumped into action.
“She starts to run to the door and starts banging,” Livio said. “I run here, and I start hitting on the side of the house, the window, I said, ‘I’m going to go back and call 911. Police and fire engines start coming. At that point … the smoke turned to be a blaze.”
Fortunately, the homeowner and his children got out safely.
Perez said the home had smoke detectors, but they were not working.
The fire was eventually put out through the efforts of crews from three fire departments.
The fire marshal is investigating the cause.
The father, who did not want to be interviewed on camera, said his family is safe, and he is grateful for the first responders as well as Livio and the unknown woman who banged on his door.
“Well, I was happy to do that only in the sense that we are neighbors,” Livio said. “You know, we all say ‘hello’ to each other, good morning. I wish everybody would do that, honestly.”
Police said 50 firefighters responded to the blaze.
The mystery woman slipped away unnoticed in all the commotion.
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