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BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia is proposing transferring at least 70 hippopotamuses that live near Pablo Escobar's former ranch – descendants of four imported from Africa illegally by the late drug lord in the 1980s – to India and Mexico as part of a plan to control their population.
The hippos, which are territorial and weigh up to 3 tons, have spread far beyond the Hacienda Napoles ranch, located 200 kilometers from Bogota along the Magdalena River. Environmental authorities estimate there are about 130 hippos in the area in Antioquia province and their population could reach 400 in eight years.
Escobar's Hacienda Napoles — and the hippos — have become a sort of local tourist attraction in the years since the kingpin was killed by police in 1993. When his ranch was abandoned, the hippos survived and reproduced in local rivers and favorable climatic conditions.
Scientists warn the hippos do not have a natural predator in Colombia and are a potential problem for biodiversity since their feces change the composition of the rivers and could impact the habitat of manatees and capybaras. Last year, Colombia's government declared them a toxic invasive species.
The plan to take them to India and Mexico has been forming for more than a year, said Lina Marcela de los Ríos Morales, director of animal protection and welfare at Antioquia's environment ministry.
The hippos would be lured with food into large, iron containers and transferred by truck to the international airport in the city of Rionegro, 150 kilometers away. From there, they would be flown to India and Mexico, where there are sanctuaries and zoos capable of taking in and caring for the animals.
"It is possible to do, we already have experience relocating hippos in zoos nationwide," said David Echeverri López, a spokesman for Cornare, the local environmental authority that would be in charge of the relocations.
The plan is to send 60 hippos to the Greens Zoological Rescue & Rehabilitation Kingdom in Gujarat, India, which De los Ríos Morales said would cover the cost of the containers and airlift. Another 10 hippos would go to zoos and sanctuaries in Mexico such as the Ostok, located in Sinaloa.
"We work with Ernesto Zazueta, who is the president of sanctuaries and zoos in Mexico, who is the one who liaisons with different countries and manage their rescues," said the official.
The plan is to focus on the hippos living in the rivers surrounding the Hacienda Napoles ranch, not the ones inside the ranch because they are in a controlled environment and don't threaten the local ecosystem.
The relocations would help control the hippo population, and though the animals' native habitat is Africa, it is more humane than the alternate proposal of exterminating them as an invasive species, said De los Ríos Morales.
Ecuador, the Philippines and Botswana have also expressed their willingness to relocated Colombian hippos to their countries, according to the Antioquia Governor's Office.
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Norway releases former top Wagner Group member
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian authorities have released a former high-ranking member of the Russian private military contractor Wagner Group who has sought asylum after entering the Scandinavian country illegally. Andrey Medvedev was released from a detention center “against an order for a specific place of residence.” Medvedev, who says he fears for his life if he returns to Russia, crossed earlier this month into Norway, which has a 198-kilometer (123-mile) -long border with Russia. A Russian dissident group that helped Medvedev flee said he was first in a safe house and then was moved without explanation to a secured immigration facility. He was released from there Wednesday.
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WFO LOS ANGELES Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, August 29, 2022
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EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
322 PM PDT Mon Aug 29 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM
PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 113
expected.
* WHERE...Cuyama Valley, Antelope Valley, Southern Salinas
Valley, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys and San Luis
Obispo County Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 8 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential
for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or
participating in outdoor activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 105
* WHERE...Ventura County Mountains, Los Angeles County
Mountains, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains Western
Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range and Santa Barbara
County Interior Mountains.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 112
* WHERE...Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Ynez Valley, Lake Casitas,
Ojai Valley, Central Ventura County Valleys, Southeastern
Ventura County Valleys, Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles
County San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles County San Gabriel
Valley.
* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara
County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Inland Coast and Los
Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles.
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Whether you’re watching majestic eagles soar high in the air or hummingbirds flit from flower to flower, bird-watching can be a rewarding hobby. Sure, you sometimes have long, tiring days where you don’t see much more than a pigeon, but with the right gear, you can stay comfortable and maximize your chances of seeing some rare and exciting birds.
The question is, what do you need for successful bird-watching? Our guide to essential bird-watching gear — from binoculars to bird feeders — will help clear things up.
Binoculars
If you buy just one item to kickstart your bird-watching hobby, make it a pair of binoculars. The nature of bird-watching means that you’re often fairly far away from the birds you’re observing, so it’s vital you choose a pair with decent magnification. Most birders opt for either 8x or 10x magnification. The latter are better for distance bird-watching but give you a poorer field of view and more noticeable hand-shake. If you plan to go out in all types of weather, make sure you choose waterproof, fogproof binoculars.
A field guide
Unless you happen to be the world’s foremost bird expert, you’re probably going to need some help identifying birds at one point or another. Even if you’re skilled at identifying birds common in your area, you could spot a rarer species that throws you for a loop. Choose a thorough field guide book that’s organized in a logical manner and can aid you in determining which species you’re looking at. Alternatively, if you have a smartphone with ample data (and you’re in an area where you get coverage), there are some superb apps and websites that can help you identify birds.
The right clothing
Few things are more miserable than standing around for hours freezing cold with soaking feet after wading through puddles with improper footwear. Pick the right clothing, and your bird-watching excursion will stay comfortable from start to finish. For fall and winter ventures, we recommend a pair of quality rain boots or other waterproof footwear, a well-padded waterproof coat, waterproof pants to go over your regular pants, and a hat and gloves. In the warmer months, you’ll need long pants made from a cool material to protect you from ticks and the sun, a brimmed hat, and sunglasses to help avoid eye strain.
For your safety If you often venture out into the wilderness on bird-watching excursions, make sure you have a smartphone with GPS and preferably a power bank, so you don’t run out of juice. STAFF BestReviews
A camping chair
Bird-watching often involves a lot of standing, which can make long days extremely tiring. If you struggle to stand for more than a couple of hours — or you’d simply rather bird-watch in comfort — consider buying a lightweight camping chair or stool that folds up small for your carrying convenience.
A notebook and pen
Most bird-watchers like to record the birds they’ve spotted, so be sure to bring a notebook and pen with you. A simple lined notebook will suffice for the majority of birders, but you can find some specific birding journals that contain facts and illustrations. If you’re artistic, you might want to sketch the birds you see in addition to taking notes. In this case, you’d probably prefer an unlined notebook.
A camera with a telephoto lens
This one isn’t exactly essential, but if you’d like to take snaps of the birds you see, you’ll need a quality DSLR camera with a telephoto lens, since you’ll rarely be close enough to get a good shot with a standard lens. Taking photos is a great way to share your birding hobby with loved ones who are interested in what you see while you’re out and about.
A quality backpack
Now that we’ve gone over some of the essential bird-watching gear you’ll need to take with you, you might be wondering where to stash it all. Our final must-have is a quality backpack. We recommend a backpack over a shoulder bag because it distributes the weight of the items more evenly and comfortably, which is especially important if you hike a fair distance to get to your favorite birding spots. Along with the essentials listed above, you can use it to carry food and water, your phone, keys, wallet, and basic first-aid items — plus anything else you might need for a day out. It’s important to choose a quality backpack, since it would be a real pain if a strap or zipper broke out in the middle of nowhere.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The fate of Indiana’s Republican-backed abortion ban on Thursday goes before the state Supreme Court as it hears arguments on whether it violates privacy protections under the state constitution.
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Abortions have been allowed to continue in the state since a county judge blocked the law from being enforced in September, a week after the law approved in August had taken effect.
Indiana became the first state to enact tighter abortion restrictions after the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated federal protections by overturning Roe v. Wade in June.
The arguments being made before the Indiana justices come after the top courts in two other conservative states split this month on similar state constitutional challenges to their abortion bans, with South Carolina’s ban being struck down and Idaho’s being upheld in the latest examples of the patchwork of state laws now in place.
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The Indiana ban, which eliminated the licenses for all abortion clinics in the state, includes exceptions allowing abortions at hospitals in cases of rape and incest, before 10 weeks post-fertilization; to protect the life and physical health of the mother; and if a fetus is diagnosed with a lethal anomaly.
Owen County Judge Kelsey Hanlon, a Republican, blocked the Indiana ban from being enforced in the lawsuit filed by abortion clinic operators, writing that “there is reasonable likelihood that this significant restriction of personal autonomy offends the liberty guarantees of the Indiana Constitution” and that the clinics could prevail in the legal challenge.
The five-member Supreme Court, all of whom were appointed by Republican governors, is scheduled to hear arguments Thursday morning from the state attorney general’s office and the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, which is representing Planned Parenthood and other abortion clinic operators challenging the ban.
The court faces no deadline for releasing a decision and typically takes several weeks or longer before doing so in cases it hears.
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The state attorney general’s office has argued that Indiana had laws against abortion when its current constitution was drafted in 1851 and that the judge’s ruling wrongly created an abortion right.
“The judiciary has no power to amend the Constitution by fiat,” it said in a court filing. “Reading novel ‘rights’ into the Constitution would set the judiciary on a dangerous, unprincipled path destructive to rule of law.”
Court orders have allowed abortions to continue under previous Indiana laws generally prohibiting abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy and tightly restricting it after the 13th week.
The ACLU said the clinics were not arguing that the state could not regulate abortion at all, but believed the ban violated “the core constitutional rights of privacy and bodily autonomy.”
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“Under (the ban’s) extremely narrow exceptions, only a tiny fraction of Hoosiers can access vital healthcare and only if they have suffered rape, incest, or certain severe medical threats,” ACLU attorneys said in a court filing. “Even then, myriad logistical hurdles would prevent eligible Hoosiers from obtaining abortions.”
The question of whether the Indiana constitution protects abortion rights is undecided. A state appeals court ruled in 2004 that privacy is a core value under the state constitution that extends to all residents, including women seeking an abortion.
But the Indiana Supreme Court later upheld a law requiring an 18-hour waiting period before a woman could get an abortion without addressing whether the state constitution included the right to privacy or abortion.
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March Madness: Alabama earns No. 1 overall seed for tourney
(AP) - Alabama is the overall top seed in the NCAA Tournament after cruising through the end of a season clouded by a murder case over the past two months.
The Crimson Tide was awarded the top spot Sunday over Kansas and Houston, each of whom exited their conference tournaments without the titles and missing key cogs on their teams.
The defending national champion Jayhawks lost by 20 to Texas on Saturday in the Big 12 tournament. They played without their coach, Bill Self, who went to a hospital emergency room Wednesday night complaining of chest tightness and concerns with his balance. He has been discharged and is expected back this week.
Houston was without leading scorer Marcus Sasser, who went down with a groin injury Saturday. The Cougars are the No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region.
Action in the 68-team tournament begins Tuesday with two games in the “First Four.” March Madness gets into full swing Thursday and Friday with 32 games spread over eight cities. The Final Four is set for April 1 and 3 at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Though not the overall No. 1 seed, Houston, which could be playing what amounts to two home games at the Final Four, came in as the favorite per FanDuel Sportsbook at 11-2. Next was Alabama at 15-2, followed by Kansas, which is trying to become the first team to win back-to-back titles since Florida in 2007, and is listed at 9-1.
The Tide will play in the South Region and will open Thursday in Birmingham, Alabama, against the winner of a First Four game between Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and Southeast Missouri State.
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TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko this week has reignited fears that his army could join Russian forces in Moscow’s war against Ukraine, but the authoritarian leader appears reluctant to lend his troops to the effort, despite perceived pressure from Moscow.
Russia has already used Belarus, its longtime and dependent ally, as a staging ground to send troops and missiles into Ukraine. Analysts say if Belarus’ small and inexperienced military gets involved, the additional troops could help Moscow cut off some key transportation corridors, but likely wouldn’t significantly boost Russian President Vladimir Putin’s capabilities on the battlefield.
“The Belarusian army is weak and demotivated, and it is not willing to fight with Ukraine, which means that Lukashenko will try to give Putin anything but Belarusian soldiers,” Ukrainian military analyst Oleh Zhdanov told The Associated Press on Tuesday. “Lukashenko is letting Putin know: ‘I will help, but I won’t fight.'”
Lukashenko announced Monday that he and Putin agreed to create a joint “regional grouping of troops” and that several thousand Russian soldiers will be stationed in Belarus. Lukashenko offered no details about where the troops will be deployed, and Russia’s motives weren’t immediately clear, though the remarks come as Moscow is struggling to replenish troops lost on the battlefield.
Lukashenko also said that Kyiv is plotting to attack Belarus — and he cautioned Ukraine against attacking “even one meter of our territory with their dirty hands.” His defense minister, Viktor Khrenin, also warned Ukraine not to provoke Belarus, saying, “We don’t want to fight” and stressing a day later, however, that the joint force is for defense.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy assured leaders of the Group of Seven industrial powers on Tuesday that Kyiv isn’t planning military actions against Belarus. He said Moscow “is trying to directly draw Belarus into this war.”
Oleksiy Danilov, head of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, told Ukrainian television Tuesday that Belarus is being “held hostage by Russia.”
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday that Lukashenko “should stop helping and supporting the Russian war efforts.”
Fears of Russian pressure on Belarus aren’t unfounded. Lukashenko, an authoritarian leader, has ruled Belarus with an iron fist for 28 years while relying on Russia’s political and economic support.
Moscow has pumped billions of dollars into shoring up Lukashenko’s Soviet-style, state-controlled economy with cheap energy and loans. And in 2020, the Kremlin helped Lukashenko survive the largest mass protests in the country’s history, following a presidential election that the opposition and the West denounced as rigged.
Lukashenko has publicly supported Russia’s attack on Ukraine, drawing international criticism and sanctions against Minsk. Still, Lukashenko has repeatedly rejected speculations that Belarus would send its own soldiers to fight alongside Russia.
“Neither the Belarusian elites, nor the population are ready to participate in this incomprehensible war,” Valery Karbalevich, an independent Belarusian analyst, told the AP. Karbalevich said Lukashenko is trying to bargain, offering to keep Russian nuclear weapons on its soil and create the joint force, while also hinting at the weakness of his own army.
Part of Belarus’ 1,000-kilometer (621-mile) border with northwest Ukraine lies only about 90 kilometers (56 miles) north of Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. Troops coming from Belarus would likely move west and target cities of Lviv and Lutsk, key transportation hubs for Western military supplies, said Zhdanov, the Ukrainian military analyst.
“It is vital for Russia to cut off the transport corridor, because via Lviv, Western weapons reach the east and the south, where the Ukrainian army is conducting a successful counteroffensive, and this can only be done from Belarus,” Zhdanov said.
However, Lukashenko’s army is relatively small — just 45,000 troops, including conscripts — and largely inexperienced. The Belarusian military holds regular drills, but hasn’t taken part in combat since World War II.
At best, Minsk will be able to deploy 20,000 troops — professional contract soldiers, according to Zhdanov.
Belarusian military analyst Alexander Alesin said Lukashenko can avoid getting involved by saying that his limited troops are needed to defend Belarus’ borders from its neighbors — NATO members Poland, Lithuania and Latvia.
Lukashenko said earlier this year that the Kremlin’s campaign in Ukraine “has dragged on” and even suggested that he could mediate peace talks, insisting on the need to end the war as soon as possible. Karbalevich said Lukashenko understands that Russia is losing the war and he ” is trying to crawl as far away from Russia as he can.”
Lukashenko is also facing public frustration at home, as Belarusians are feeling the effects of crippling Western sanctions and spiking inflation, which is already twice as high as last year.
“After mass protests of 2020, when hundreds of thousands of people demanded that Belarus’ leader step down, Lukashenko is afraid of arming Belarusians. It can provoke another domestic explosion,” Karbalevich said.
And, Alesin said, Belarusians are not mentally prepared to fight Ukrainians.
“Unlike the Russians, Belarusians have absolutely no hostility towards the Ukrainians and don’t understand the point of this special operation. This may lead to mass refusals to comply with orders to shoot Ukrainians,” he said.
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Dasha Litvinova contributed to this report.
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‘The Great British Bake Off’ finds new co-host
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
There’s baking news out of the UK.
Alison Hammond has been announced as a new host of “The Great British Bake Off.”
Hammond, a beloved presenter who last month co-hosted the BAFTA Film Awards, shared the news Friday on social media.
“It’s Official!! It’s happening The Great British Bake off ! let’s have it – The cake that is. So excited,” she tweeted, along with a video showing a cake featuring versions of herself and co-host, Noel Fielding, and the show’s judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood.
“The Great British Bake Off” verified Twitter account also shared the news.
“We’re delighted to announce that Alison Hammond will be joining forces with Noel Fielding to host the next series of The Great British Bake Off on @Channel4 later this year,” that tweet read. “We cannot wait!”
That account pointed out that Hammond has history with the show, RTing video of her as a celebrity contestant in 2020.
She replaces actor Matt Lucas as co-host.
Hammond first found fame as a contestant on “Big Brother” in the UK in 2002. Since then, she has delighted viewers with her gig hosting ITV’s “This Morning.”
Hollywood welcomed her Friday with a post on his verified Instagram account.
“Welcome!!!!! looking forward to seeing you in the tent, you’re going to love it,” the caption read.
“The Great British Bake Off” has gained an international fan base via it streaming on Netflix.
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TurboTax customers to receive checks for $141M settlement
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans who qualified for free tax services — but were instead deceived into paying TurboTax for their returns — will soon get settlement checks in the mail.
In a settlement last year, TurboTax’s owner Intuit Inc. was ordered to pay $141 million to some 4.4 million people across the country. Those impacted were low-income consumers eligible for free, federally-supported tax services — but paid TurboTax to file their federal returns across the 2016, 2017 and 2018 tax years due to “predatory and deceptive marketing,” New York Attorney General Letitia James said.
All 50 states and the District of Columbia signed the May 2022 settlement, which was led by James.
Consumers eligible for restitution payments do not need to file a claim, the New York Attorney’s General Office said Thursday. They will be notified by an email from Rust Consulting, the settlement fund administrator, and receive a check automatically.
Checks will be mailed starting next week, and continue through the month of May. The amount paid to each eligible consumer ranges from $29 to $85 — depending on the number of tax years they qualify for.
“TurboTax’s predatory and deceptive marketing cheated millions of low-income Americans who were trying to fulfill their legal duties to file their taxes,” James said in a Thursday statement. “Today we are righting that wrong and putting money back into the pockets of hardworking taxpayers who should have never paid to file their taxes.”
At the time of the May 2022 settlement, James said her investigation into Intuit was sparked by a 2019 ProPublica report that found the company was using deceptive tactics to steer low-income tax filers away from the free, federal services they qualified for — and toward its own commercial products instead.
Under the terms of last year’s settlement, Intuit Inc. agreed to suspend TurboTax’s “free, free, free” ad campaign. According to documents obtained by ProPublica, Intuit executives were aware of the impact of advertising free services that were actually not free for everyone.
“The website lists Free, Free, Free and the customers are assuming their return will be free,” an internal company PowerPoint presentation said, per ProPublica. “Customers are getting upset.”
In a blog post following the 2022 settlement, representatives for Inuit said that the company “admitted no wrongdoing” in the agreement — adding that Inuit “agreed to pay $141 million to put this matter behind it, and made certain commitments regarding its advertising practices.”
The Associated Press reached out to Inuit for further comment Friday.
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Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes tests positive for Covid-19, delaying trial at least a day
By Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand, CNN
The seditious conspiracy trial against members of the right-wing militia group Oath Keepers has been delayed after the group’s leader, Stewart Rhodes, has tested positive for Covid.
Judge Amit Mehta told prosecutors and defense lawyers that they would reconvene Tuesday to further discuss the trial schedule. Mehta noted that the trial could be delayed until Rhodes, who is currently in jail, has tested negative or is no longer presenting symptoms.
“By now I’m sure everyone has heard the unwelcome news about Mr. Rhodes,” Mehta said in court on Monday. “The bottom line is that he’s not available to be here today and won’t be for at least the next five days.”
The delay will push back the Justice Department’s case — which was originally scheduled to conclude by the end of this week — by at least a week if not longer and could create scheduling issues with two other high-profile trials Mehta has scheduled in November.
Rhodes’s lawyers said he is in “total isolation” in jail and have not yet been able to speak to him over the phone. Attorney Phillip Linder told Mehta that they are hopeful that Rhodes could attend court proceedings via Zoom, but it is not clear if the jail can accommodate that request.
According to his attorneys, Rhodes was not feeling well over the weekend and tested positive Monday morning. Everyone in the courtroom has been required to wear masks during the trial, except for those testifying or lawyers questioning a witness.
Last week, a member of the jury was dismissed after contracting Covid. Mehta said at the time that court staff would make tests available for the jurors and lawyers every day.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that the “rest of the world is looking” to see who holds control of Congress after the upcoming midterm elections, warning that Republican victories would jeopardize the nation’s standing abroad as tried to deliver a boost to Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman’s campaign for the Senate.
Speaking at a fundraiser in Philadelphia, Biden sounded the alarm about what he viewed as the urgency of the moment, saying Republicans are trying to roll back access to abortion and raise the price of prescription drugs. He seized on comments by some GOP lawmakers, including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, casting doubt on the U.S. commitment to help Ukraine fend off Russia’s invasion of its territory.
“They said that if they win they’re not likely to fund, to continue to fund Ukraine,” Biden said. “These guys don’t get it. It’s a lot bigger than Ukraine. It’s Eastern Europe. It’s NATO. It’s really serious, serious, consequential outcomes.”
He added: “The rest of the world is looking at this election as well. Both the good guys and the bad guys out there — to see what’s going to happen. We’ve got to win. John’s got to win.”
Biden’s comments came at the conclusion of a daylong visit to the state, where a Democratic victory would strongly improve the party’s chances of holding onto the Senate. Fetterman is facing Dr. Mehmet Oz, a Republican, for an open seat being vacated by Sen. Pat Toomey, also a Republican.
Biden called Oz “a perfect example” of what he has termed “MAGA Republicans,” referencing former President Donald Trumps “Make America Great Again” slogan. Trump endorsed Oz’s candidacy, delivering him a critical boost in the GOP primary earlier this year.
Fetterman, who is recovering from a stroke he suffered just days before the Democratic primary, said he’s doing much better, but acknowledged some lingering effects. “Sometimes I’ll miss a word or I’ll mush two words together some time.”
He criticized his rival, saying, “Dr. Oz never lets me forget that I had a stroke.” But he added: “In January, I’ll be feeling much better. But Dr. Oz will still be a fraud.”
Earlier Thursday, Biden showcased his administration’s efforts to revitalize the nation’s roadways, touring repair work underway at Fern Hollow Bridge. It became a symbol of the nation’s aging infrastructure after it collapsed into a ravine just hours before Biden visited Pittsburgh last January.
Administration officials say the repair job, expected to be finished by December, was accelerated by passage of a bipartisan infrastructure law that Biden signed late last year. Biden had diverted from his planned itinerary last January to visit the site of the just-collapsed bridge.
On Thursday, he returned to the bridge to turn it into a symbol of success for the White House and Democrats, who count the bipartisan law as one of several achievements during the first two years of Biden’s presidency.
“When you see these projects in your neighborhoods and cranes going up, shovels in the ground, I want you to feel the way I feel: pride,” Biden said, speaking next to a tall, yellow crane at the edge of the new span of Fern Hollow. “Pride in what we can do when we work together.”
Fetterman was on hand when Biden visited the Pittsburgh bridge. Biden thanked Fetterman — currently the state’s lieutenant governor — for his candidacy and told his wife, Gisele, “You’re going to be a great, great lady in the Senate.”
“This law’s about more than rebuilding our infrastructure, it’s about rebuilding the middle class — something John knows a lot about and talks a lot about,” Biden said during his remarks.
The Fettermans later accompanied Biden to a Primanti Bros. sandwich shop in nearby Moon Township, where the president paid for several bags of takeout food and, in a brief exchange with reporters, expressed confidence that Democrats would retain control of the Senate.
“It ain’t over until it’s over,” Biden said of his party’s prospects in the Senate.
Biden gave the Fettermans a ride on Air Force One to Philadelphia, where he was the keynote speaker at the fundraiser to help replenish coffers that have been drained in one of the year’s most expensive races.
Introducing Biden, Fetterman highlighted his commitment to protecting abortion rights, saying, “I would always be the vote that you can count on.”
“Please send Dr. Oz back to New Jersey,” he added, mocking the former television personality’s longtime residence in the neighboring state. “And send me to D.C. to be that 51st vote.”
While traveling the country Biden repeatedly emphasizes the infrastructure legislation’s impact on roadways, airplane terminals and seaports. Out of roughly $1 trillion in spending, about $40 billion is dedicated to bridges.
The Biden administration has sought to increase the pace of building infrastructure projects, hosting a summit last week at the White House to help state and local government officials streamline their processes.
The push to speed up the permitting, design and construction process has come as high inflation has pushed up costs and caused delays. The Commerce Department has an initiative to coordinate the installation of water pipes and broadband and power lines to avoid tearing up roads multiple times. The Transportation Department launched an internal center to advise on best practices for construction.
Republicans seized on the inflation issue Thursday. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., said the cost of fixing a bridge is 30% to 40% higher now than it was two years ago — so the bill’s excess infrastructure funding didn’t do any good.
“Every Pennsylvanian that I know, Republicans and Democrats, are asking the same question: If a trillion-plus was passed for infrastructure and transportation projects, roads and bridges, where is it? We don’t really see it,” Meuser said on a press call arranged by the Republican National Committee. “Our roads are in bad shape.”
Earlier Thursday, Biden, before boarding his helicopter on the White House South Lawn, challenged a reporter who suggested that few Democratic candidates have done events with him ahead of the midterm elections.
“That’s not true,” Biden responded. “There have been 15. Count, kid, count.” He later told reporters in Moon Township that he has received several requests from Democratic candidates to campaign but he did not yet have details.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a safe and secure way to store a cell phone, wallet, keys and other personal items in the cooler while at the pool, beach or park," said an inventor, from Centerville, Mass., "so I invented the HOT BOX. My design ensures that personal items are protected from potential theft while enjoying outdoor activities."
The invention provides an improved way to secure personal items within a cooler. In doing so, it offers an effective alternative to traditional cooler designs. As a result, it helps to prevent theft and it ensures that food and drinks remain cool. The invention features a secure and portable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, beach and pool goers, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Boston sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-BMA-5735, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Author Paul Tremblay has long been obsessed with exploring new ways to deliver horror narratives.
From the dueling authorial voices and handwritten marginalia of The Pallbearers Club, his most recent novel, to the diversity of voices, techniques, and approaches used in Growing Things, his previous collection, Tremblay cares a lot not only about the story but also about the way it's delivered. The Beast You Are, his latest short story collection, contains 15 tales, and only a handful of them could be called traditional — and even those have unique elements that make them special.
I reviewed Growing Things when it came out, and back then I spoke about the need to start talking about the Tremblay Mythos. The Beast You Are makes a strong case for this. There are many inside jokes, echoes of earlier narratives, and tips of the hat that fans of Tremblay's previous work will have a lot of fun discovering. For those who are new to his work, the stories — a wildly entertaining mix of literary horror, psychological suspense, science fiction, and even a short epic poem about anthropomorphic animals living in a world that's threatened by a monster every three decades — will be more than enough to make them immediate fans.
There are no throwaway stories in The Beast You Are, but offering a synopsis of each of them is impossible here, so here are some of the standouts:
"I Know You're There" is a cerebral ghost story that follows a man's struggle to navigate grief after the death of his partner. It's at once sad and thrilling, surreal and with a creepy atmosphere that makes everything feel plausible.
"The Postal Zone: The Possession Edition" uses letters in the popular horror magazine Fangoria to revisit the world of Tremblay's A Head Full of Ghosts, a 2015 novel that chronicles the recording of a reality show in which a young woman was thought to be possessed. A fun story with multiple voices in which Tremblay tackles everything from online behavior to the way his work has been called ambiguous, this is an incredibly self-aware metanarrative that makes it clear that the Tremblay Mythos definitely exist.
"House of Windows" is a bizarre tale about a mysterious building that pops up out of nowhere and then grows, causing chaos in the city. Unexpectedly engaging and with the kind of ending that makes it feel more like the first chapter in a novel than a short story, this one shows just how much Tremblay can accomplish with a relatively simple premise.
"The Last Conversation" follows a man who wakes up in the dark in a room inside a strange place. There's a woman there to help him get back to normal, but normal doesn't exist anymore. Outside the place where the man wakes up, the world as we know it has ended. And, maybe, so has the man. Maybe more than once. Ambiguous until the end in a way that echoes some of Tremblay's prior work, this one offers a heartbreaking explanation at the end, which may or may not be the end. Full of emotion and dealing with grief as well as a pandemic, two recurring themes in this collection, this story proves Tremblay is as good at pulling heartstrings as he is at scaring and unsettling readers.
One of the things that has made Tremblay one of the leading voices in modern horror is his ability to create unsettling atmospheres and deliver a stories in which readers have enough information to be extremely curious but where there are spaces for them to ponder and try to fill in the blanks. "Howard Sturgis and the Letters and the Van and What He Found When He Went Back to His House" and "The Party," which appear here back-to-back, perfectly capture this aesthetic. In the former, a man receives a series of mysterious letters about a substance he sent to a company, but he never did, the company doesn't exist, and things escalate quickly. The latter tells the story of two women, a couple, who go to a party where the theme is the end of the world. It ends — no spoilers here! — with a discovery that's as bizarre as it is interesting, and which feels like the beginning of something.
Lastly, "The Beast You Are" is an epic about animals fighting monsters that reads like poem and demonstrates the author's ability to entertain regardless of form.
Smart, self-aware, fun, creepy, and strange, The Beast You Are is even better than the outstanding Growing Things — and it further cements Tremblay as one of the finest voices in modern horror fiction as well as dazzling innovator of the short form regardless of genre. This collection shows an author at the peaks of his powers doing everything he can to push the boundaries of the short story.
Gabino Iglesias is an author, book reviewer and professor living in Austin, Texas. Find him on Twitter at @Gabino_Iglesias.
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DAYTON, Md. — A Dayton family is left without a home following a Wednesday night fire.
It happened around 9:30pm on Green Bridge Road.
Crews arrived to find the attic and back of the house engulfed in flames.
All residents inside the home had already escaped, with one taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
Flames soon extended to the main level and basement of the home.
Fighting the fire was made more difficult, due to a lack of hydrants in the neighborhood. Water needed to be shuttled from a nearby cistern.
In all, four adults and three children were displaced. Family is assisting them.
The cause remains under investigation.
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Lincoln police have kept quiet publicly about a shooting that left two men dead in a central Lincoln duplex early May 22.
But in search warrants filed in Lancaster County District Court, investigators described a deadly shootout between Patricio Urias and Zachariah Palomo (identified in the documents only by their initials and month and year of their births), and a third man caught in the crossfire.
Chief Teresa Ewins this week declined to provide additional information about the case, citing the still ongoing investigation.
But last week, Police Sgt. Trent Petersen and Officer Chris Fields gave additional detail in affidavits asking a Lincoln judge for permission to search the duplex at 230 N. 30th St. and the contents of an iPhone seized from the surviving victim, 19-year-old Jose Soto, at the hospital.
Petersen said starting at 2:21 a.m. multiple 911 calls sent officers to 30th and P streets, where they were directed to the basement and police found Urias, 42, and Palomo, 26, both shot several times.
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Despite efforts to save them, they died at the scene, which reflected a violent fight to the death.
"Bullet holes were observed in the basement bathroom walls, and bullet casings scattered about the main basement living room and bathroom entrance," Petersen wrote.
He said they appeared to have been fired from two different-caliber firearms.
At a news conference after the killings, police said they found two firearms at the scene.
A .45-caliber handgun located between the living room and bathroom door, and a shotgun that left holes in the living room ceiling.
Petersen said blood was on the bathroom floor, the basement living room floor and basement bedroom. A trail of it led from the living room out of the house and to a parking lot. There was more on the stairs from the south entrance door that led to the basement.
A witness told police the two men had gone into the basement bathroom together, where people went to use drugs, then the gunshots started.
That's when Soto, who was near the bathroom door, was hit by gunfire.
He called 911, and a woman at the party when the shooting started took him to the hospital.
This week, when asked for additional details — including whether police at this stage in the investigation believe anyone else was involved in the shooting, the number of shots fired and amount of drugs found at the scene — Capt. Todd Kocian said the department would hold a news conference when its investigation is completed.
The homicide capped a violent four-day span in Lincoln that left three men, including Urias and Polomo, dead and several others injured.
On May 19, 57-year-old Henry Lee Jones was killed in a fight outside his central Lincoln home. Two people, Derrick Pearson and Briana Jelinek, face charges of manslaughter and first-degree assault in what police described as a confrontation in a property dispute.
Early May 21, three people were injured by gunfire on a sidewalk outside Gravity after an altercation inside the night club near 11th and O streets. No arrests have been reported surrounding that incident.
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Red wave crashing? GOP momentum slips as fall sprint begins
NEW YORK (AP) — The possibility of a great red wave still looms.
But as the 2022 midterm elections enter their final two-month sprint, leading Republicans concede that their party’s advantage may be slipping even as Democrats confront their president’s weak standing, deep voter pessimism and the weight of history this fall.
The political landscape, while still in flux, follows a string of President Joe Biden’s legislative victories on climate, health care and gun violence, just as Donald Trump’s hand-picked candidates in electoral battlegrounds like Arizona, Georgia, Ohio and Pennsylvania struggle to broaden their appeal. But nothing has undermined the GOP’s momentum more than the Supreme Court’s stunning decision in June to end abortion protections, which triggered a swift backlash even in the reddest of red states.
“This midterm looks and feels significantly different than it did six months ago,” said veteran Republican pollster Neil Newhouse. The abortion ruling “has energized some segments, especially the Democratic constituency, and it has thrown a wrench, at least to some extent, into the hopes of winning a ton of seats.”
History suggests Republicans should dominate the November elections.
In the modern era, the party that holds the White House has lost congressional seats in virtually every first-term president’s first midterm election. Ronald Reagan lost 26 House seats, Bill Clinton lost 52, Barack Obama 63 and Trump 40. Only George W. Bush’s Republican Party enjoyed a modest eight-seat gain in his first midterm, coming after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Nine weeks before Election Day, leading operatives in both parties expect Republicans to pick up roughly 10 to 20 House seats, which would give the GOP a narrow majority in the chamber in November and break up Democrats’ control of the federal government. But many Republicans are losing confidence in the high-stakes fight for the Senate majority and key governorships across the nation.
In Pennsylvania, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro argues that his focus on public safety, education, the economy and freedom is driving his momentum but concedes that his opponent is also a major factor.
“Folks trust me to get it done,” Shapiro, the state attorney general, told The Associated Press. “And in fairness, in part, it’s because I’m running against the guy who’s by far the most extreme and dangerous candidate in the nation.”
In one of the nation’s most important swing states, Republicans nominated Doug Mastriano as their nominee for governor, even after learning about his leading role in Trump’s push to overturn the 2020 election.
The state senator and retired military officer helped organize the state’s effort to submit fake presidential electors beholden to Trump and was seen outside the Capitol as pro-Trump demonstrators attacked police on Jan. 6, 2021. He has also alienated moderate voters and even some Republicans with divisive positions on several issues, including abortion, which he opposes in all circumstances.
Mastriano’s campaign didn’t respond to an interview request for this story.
Shapiro will launch his first TV ad of the fall campaign on Tuesday, casting Mastriano’s fierce opposition to abortion rights and gay marriage as a threat to Pennsylvania’s economy. The ad is the first spot in a $16.9 million television advertising investment the campaign reserved for the nine weeks leading up to Election Day.
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel acknowledged that the GOP must sharpen its message on abortion given the Democrats’ apparent momentum.
“We can’t allow them to control the narrative,” McDaniel said in an interview.
She emphasized Republican leaders’ record of supporting exceptions for abortion in cases of rape, incest and the life of the mother, sidestepping questions about candidates like Mastriano, Georgia Senate nominee Herschel Walker and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who oppose such exceptions.
“I’m not going to speak about every candidate and where they’re at,” McDaniel said. “But the past four Republican presidents since Roe believe in the exception, and that is where I think a lot of the American people are, according to polling. But they also believe in limitations, and Democrats have shown no inclination to have any limitation.”
On the Republican Party’s broader midterm outlook, McDaniel said top races were always likely to tighten, despite the conventional wisdom that a massive red wave was building.
“Many of these states are battleground states,” she said. “It’s going to be tight.”
On paper, Republicans continue to enjoy tremendous advantages.
Beyond the weight of history, Democrats are saddled with Biden’s low favorability ratings as roughly 7 in 10 voters believe the country is headed in the wrong direction. Democratic strategists acknowledge serious political headwinds as inflation and pessimism surge, but they note gas prices have ticked down, pandemic worries have waned and Biden has won major legislative victories on several key issues.
“Republicans haven’t taken advantage of the bad political environment. And they punted on having any agenda or getting anything done,” said Biden pollster John Anzalone, who was far less confident about the midterm outlook at the beginning of the summer.
“Historically, this should be a 30- or 40-seat win by Republicans,” he added. “The entire Republican Party has been one big mistake for the past four or five months.”
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has blamed GOP “candidate quality” for why his party was more likely to win the House than the Senate.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott, who leads the Senate GOP campaign arm, sees it differently.
“He and I clearly have a disagreement on this. I think we’ve got great candidates,” Scott told the AP, citing opportunities to challenge Democrats in blue states like Colorado and Washington state. “I think we’re doing fine.”
Scott did acknowledge some uncertainty involving Trump’s role in the coming weeks.
The former president helped his loyalists, most of whom embraced his conspiracy theories about the 2020 election, win primary elections across the country throughout the spring and summer. But it’s unclear how Trump will help them, if at all, as the election moves into the fall.
“He’s got a choice about what he wants to do. He clearly has some candidates that he wanted to get through the primaries and they did,” Scott said. “He’ll make his own decision on what he wants to do.”
At the same time, a disproportionate number of women are registering to vote. And if recent voting patterns hold, that’s good news for Democrats.
In at least seven states, women made up a higher share of newly registered voters following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, according to an AP analysis of voter data from L2, a nonpartisan data provider.
In the five weeks after the court eliminated the constitutional right to abortion, women made up 64% of new Kansas registrations. Then, on Aug. 2, Kansas voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot measure that would have let state lawmakers impose new restrictions on abortions.
Trump-backed Republicans who oppose abortion rights are fighting for momentum in several swing states.
A leading Republican Senate super PAC recently canceled television ad reservations in Arizona, where Blake Masters is running, while committing $28 million to help Trump loyalist JD Vance in Ohio, a state Trump carried by 8 points in the last election. In Pennsylvania, there are concerns that Mastriano is dragging down the rest of the Republican ticket, while Trump-endorsed GOP Senate nominee Mehmet Oz is struggling with residency questions. And in Georgia, Walker is facing difficult questions about his past and his opposition to abortion in all cases.
Rep. Tom Emmer, the Minnesota Republican who leads the House GOP campaign arm, warned his party against taking anything for granted.
He noted that most of the seats Republicans are targeting this fall are set in districts Biden carried, a contrast from past elections where Republicans found success in GOP-leaning districts.
“Don’t be measuring the drapes,” Emmer told the AP in a message to Republican colleagues. “This isn’t the typical midterm that we’re talking about.”
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Shipping and logistics leader continues to expand international footprint to deliver for its proprietary network of customers and carriers
ROYAL OAK, Mich., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RPM, one of the fastest-growing international logistics companies, has announced its official launch in Mexico, a new business venture capitalizing on the market's need for innovative and personalized supply chain solutions. RPM will leverage its vast industry experience to bring its industry-leading proprietary technology to this new domain.
Throughout its years of business as a non-asset-based logistics provider, RPM has developed a proprietary transport network of independent carriers, many of which service its niche market segments across Mexico. With its newly established presence in the region and 3PL solution-driven capabilities, RPM will primarily cater to OEM suppliers and customers, servicing challenging market segments and aggregating data at every stage of the vehicle life cycle. The company will leverage this expansion to increase its cross-border logistics service offerings to include: transloading, border storage, through-trailer service, first/final mile transportation, door-to-door transportation, spot and contracted services.
To lead the organization through this new endeavor, RPM has tapped industry veteran Raul Ambriz, Vice President of RPM Mexico. Ambriz will closely oversee the organization's growth and strategy within the region, providing cross-border and 3PL solution-driven services to the finished vehicle logistics industry—including strategic planning, network design, capacity planning, information technology, and transportation solutions.
Over the past 10 years, Ambriz has been actively involved in driving the transformation and growth of the industry, collaborating with a multitude of diverse industry leaders to propel impactful solutions. Having worked in various positions at Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics and Penske Logistics before joining RPM, Ambriz brings a distinct outlook and approach to this new role and will be instrumental in facilitating new relationships across the North American continent.
"Establishing RPM Mexico is a huge milestone for the organization. Our network of valued customers and carriers will benefit from a highly efficient, quality-driven, talented workforce that will enhance our service offerings," said Sergio Gutierrez, CEO & President of RPM. "I am thrilled to have Raul Ambriz at the helm of RPM Mexico. His years of experience, paired with his deep understanding of logistics, makes him the perfect fit to ensure a successful expansion into the region."
"Even the most versatile OEMs in the market are experiencing new obstacles and sources of adversity as geopolitical challenges amass, which is why this announcement could not have come at a better time," added Ambriz. "I'm proud to be a part of a people-first organization creating efficient and innovative solutions in this everchanging industry space, and I have no doubt that RPM can deliver results and surmount challenges for new and existing customers across Mexico."
RPM is an international shipping and logistics company specializing in Finished Vehicle and Freight transportation. As one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in the world, RPM delivers thousands of units per month. RPM has evolved as a differentiated, end-to-end transportation service provider, paving the way as The Driving Force in Logistics™ to meet the everchanging needs of its customers. With a transparent and agile independent carrier network built to maximize efficiency in the digital age, RPM is a mature and trusted carrier partner with rapidly expanding niche capabilities in vehicle logistics and specialized freight transportation. RPM demonstrates its commitment to company growth and a more sustainable, equitable industry future, having been recognized as a 2022 Detroit Free Press Top Workplace, 2022 Crain's 50 Fastest Growing Business recipient, 2022 Transport Topics Top 100 Brokerage Firm, 2021 Food Logistics Top Green Provider, and a 2022 Sustainability Awards winner by the Business Intelligence Group.
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Ten Alaska state lawmakers do not plan to seek reelection this year, and eight others are running for other offices.
Fifty-nine of the Legislature's 60 seats are up for election.
Those who do not plan to seek reelection include Republican Senate President Peter Micciche, who previously announced his decision, and Senate Minority Leader Tom Begich.
Begich, an Anchorage Democrat, remains listed as a candidate but told The Associated Press on Thursday he's “pretty sure” he'll withdraw next week.
“In my heart and my mind, I've moved away from the job,” Begich said.
He said he spoke with Löki G. Tobin, who has been an aide to him, before Wednesday's filing deadline and told her he may not run again. She filed to run for the seat, for which independent Heather Herndon also has filed.
Begich said he felt “a sense of relief” in indicating he would not run.
Tobin was not immediately available for comment.
Several of the incumbents who opted against seeking reelection cited family considerations, including Micciche and Republican Rep. Sara Rasmussen. Rasmussen said her young family previously relocated to Juneau from their home in Anchorage to be with her during session. But she said her son started kindergarten this year so her family stayed in Anchorage and she commuted back and forth.
“I was really on the fence on everything, kind of until the end of session, and I felt like the best thing to do was just to prioritize my family at that point,” she said.
This year's regular session ended within the 121-day constitutional meeting limit but prior years have been grueling, marked in some cases by divisive special sessions. There have been 15 special sessions since 2015, four of them last year.
Democratic state Rep. Adam Wool of Fairbanks and Republican state Sen. Josh Revak of Anchorage are among those running for a different office. Both are running for U.S. House. Republican Rep. Christopher Kurka of Wasilla is running for governor. Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy is seeking reelection.
Five House members are running for state Senate, including Democratic Rep. Matt Claman, who is challenging Republican Sen. Mia Costello; Democratic Rep. Geran Tarr, in a race with three other candidates, including Democratic Anchorage Assembly member Forrest Dunbar; and Republican Reps. Kelly Merrick and Ken McCarty. Merrick and McCarty, both from the Eagle River area, are running in the same Senate race.
Two Anchorage state House races feature sitting Democratic lawmakers — Reps. Harriet Drummond and Zack Fields and Reps. Andy Josephson and Chris Tuck, the House majority leader.
The primary is Aug. 16; the withdrawal deadline is June 25.
It was just last week that the political boundaries for this year's elections were set following two rounds of litigation over the redistricting process. This also will be the first state elections cycle following a split federal appeals court panel decision last year that struck down several campaign contribution caps.
The Alaska Public Offices Commission has said there are no longer limits on what an individual can give to candidates or to non-party groups.
This year also brings changes to the elections process. Under an initiative passed in 2020, there are no longer party primaries. The four candidates who win the most votes in their primary, regardless of party affiliation, will advance to the general election, in which ranked choice voting will be used.
If there are four or fewer candidates in a primary race, all would move on to the general election, the Division of Elections has said. Nearly all the legislative races have four or fewer candidates. Seven races have just one candidate who has filed to run.
Jason Grenn, executive director of Alaskans for Better Elections, which advocated for the new elections process, said the changes made by the system are intended to help remove obstacles for people who want to run. In the past, for example, a candidate who wanted to run outside the party structure would have to gather signatures to get on the ballot, he noted.
There are other factors involved in one's decision to run, he said, such as relocating to Juneau, leaving one's job or legislative pay.
“Our team didn’t have expectations that we’d see 10 or 12 people in each race,” he said. “And we’ve heard from people who have said, ‘I’m running because of these changes,' or 'I can run now because these changes happened.”
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Early Childhood Education Franchise Claims No. 1 Spot in its Category as 2023 Proves to be a Momentous Year
BALTIMORE, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs, was recognized as one of the 2023 Top New and Emerging Franchises of Entrepreneur magazine. The breakout brand claimed the No. 1 spot in the early childhood education category – showing strong validation of its impressive franchise growth and performance.
2023 is proving to be a momentous year for Celebree School, having already welcomed eight new franchisees comprising of 21 franchise and future development agreements. The breakout early childhood education brand now boasts 42 schools open, 51 schools awarded, a presence across 13 states, and an enrollment of more than 4,570 children who are being protected, educated, and nurtured within the Celebree family.
As franchise development continues to surge, Celebree School is looking for qualified and engaged individuals seeking single and multi-unit opportunities who are involved in their community, have a passion for childhood education, and are eager to explore the world of franchising.
Key to the brand's growth strategy is a winning formula of expanding with the right franchisees, breaking into new markets with the footing of its corporate hub strategy, and leaning heavily on its 28-year proven infrastructure of support while prioritizing systemwide enhancements. These development priorities contribute to Celebree School's long-term expansion goal of having 150 schools opened by the end of 2025.
Alongside this impressive growth is strong performance. According to Celebree School's April 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document, the average Gross Revenues for the three franchised Celebree Schools that were open for the entire 2022 year were $2,074,263*.
"2023 has been off to an incredible start as we continue to expand our franchise presence and achieve remarkable growth," said Richard Huffman, Founder and CEO of Celebree School. "Being named a Top New and Emerging Franchise by Entrepreneur magazine is a testament to the dedication and passion of our franchisees. We are proud to provide exceptional early childhood education and nurture the development of thousands of children within the Celebree family. With our winning formula and proven infrastructure, we are confident in our growth strategy and look forward to welcoming new franchisees to our brand."
The Top New and Emerging Franchises ranking is based on information submitted to Entrepreneur for its annual Franchise 500® and is part of the publication's continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace. Companies featured on the 2023 list have been offering a franchise opportunity for five years or fewer and were assessed across multiple data points, including unit growth, startup costs and fees, training and support, the parent company's financial stability, and brand strength.
"The franchise industry is full of big new ideas, which is why Entrepreneur's Top New and Emerging list is always so exciting," said Entrepreneur Editor in Chief, Jason Feifer. "If anyone's looking to get in on the ground floor of the next big thing, they should start with the brands we've identified — that are all full of creativity, innovation, and accessibility for aspiring entrepreneurs."
To view Celebree School in the full ranking, visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/topnew. Results can also be seen in the May/June issue of Entrepreneur.
When franchisees invest with Celebree School, they're investing in an organization with a strong culture, solid systems, and a proven business model backed with 28-plus years of experience in providing exceptional early childhood education. For more information of franchising opportunities visit https://www.celebree.com/franchising/.
About Celebree School
Founded in 1994, Celebree School is a leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs. With a mission to Grow People Big and Small™, Celebree School believes success in early childhood development is equal parts curriculum and connection. Each school employs a customized program that addresses the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of children and follows applicable state guidelines. In 2019, Celebree School launched its franchise offering. Learn more about how we grow confident children who are prepared for school and life at Celebree.com. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
* This information reflects the average annual Gross Revenues of three franchised Celebree Schools that were in operation for the entire 2022 year. Two schools (50%) attained or surpassed the average Gross Revenues results. Results may differ. There is no assurance that any franchisee will perform as well. Please see Item 19 of our April 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document for more information.
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NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. ("Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp." or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LILM) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between March 30, 2021 and March 14, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
LILM investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Lilium materially overstates the design and capabilities of the Lilium Jet, an electric vertical take-off-and-landing aircraft for use in a new type of high-speed air transport system for people and goods; (2) Lilium materially overstates the likelihood for the Lilium Jet's timely certification; (3) Lilium misrepresents its ability to obtain or create the necessary batteries for the Lilium Jet; (4) the special purpose acquisition company merger would not and did not generate enough cash to commercially launch the Lilium Jet; (5) Qell Acquisition Corp. did not engage in proper due diligence regarding its merger with Lilium GmbH; and (6) as a result, Defendants' public statements and statements to journalists were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. during the relevant time frame, you have until June 17, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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SPICEWOOD, Texas, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EKC PR client Paul Chambers is once again shattering the car industry with an exclusive, one-of-a-kind way to shop for the world's most hard to find supercars. Silicon Auto Group's The World of Supercars, scheduled to open in 2024 on the private 6000-foot jet center runway at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, will be the world's most pioneering exotic car destination in the country.
"People will be able to experience the thrill of landing their private jet and immediately pulling up to Silicon Auto Group where they can test drive the fastest cars in the world… right on the runway!" explains Paul Chambers, Founder & COO of Silicon Auto Group. "They will then have the option to be driven like a movie star in a Mercedes-Maybach and stay at the luxurious Horseshoe Bay Resort."
Utilizing an exclusive VIP status method of connecting buyers (a new VIP status client must be referred by another), Silicon Auto Group's The World of Supercars is a game changer where perfection is perfected, allowing elite from all over the world to shop at the high-security, state-of-the-art Horseshoe Bay Resort airport to take in the ambiance of a rare supercar.
"My business has always clearly lent itself in a different direction than traditional brick-and-mortar companies, as we have a consistent emphasis on creating an unparalleled buyer experience over profit," Paul says. "Basically, you send money and I do the rest."
With an impressive, decades-long track record in the exotic car buying industry, Paul Chambers has worked with clients from all over the world, including professional athletes Austin Rivers, Matt Turk, and Kevin Walter, as well as American game show host legend Chuck Woolery, all of whom have put trust into Silicon Auto Group's ability to procure any supercar found on the globe. Paul himself has consistently proven to be a well-connected innovator internationally, including within the Formula 1 circle located in Monaco.
Silicon's online inventory includes exceptional models such as the Bugatti Divo, the Ferrari F40 LM, the original LaFerrari Aperta, the McLaren Senna & P1, the unique Ferrari SP2 Monza, vintage Ferrari 250 GTO race cars, Lamborghinis, and much more.
All supercar transactions are handled by Spagnoletti Law Firm in Houston.
To interview Paul Chambers, contact Eileen Koch of EKC PR at 310-441-1000 or eileen@ekcpr.com
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Representing the Vibration Isolation and Restraint System Line in the Pacific Northwest
SEATTLE , Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ACI Mechanical and HVAC Sales announces the partnership with Vibro-Acoustics Vibration Isolation and Restraint line known as VIRS, a leading provider of vibration control, wind and seismic restraint solutions. This new relationship will cover Vibro-Acoustics' industry-leading suite of products for suspended and non-suspended systems at ACI in Washington, Oregon, and Northern Idaho.
Vibro-Acoustics' provides time saving and risk reducing vibration control and seismic restraint systems for job specific, not generic, site conditions which are managed by their team of designers, engineers, project managers and fabrication experts to deliver the best solutions on a variety of applications. The HVAC market Vibro-Acoustics' product line exceeds industry standards and will help ACI expand their product line. Vibro-Acoustics delivers labor savings solutions to installing contractors which help restrain suspended ceiling systems such as ductwork and terminal units and non-suspended equipment such as chillers and air handling units from various potential impacts.
"ACI is now positioned to serve our mechanical and sheet metal contractors with more solutions, especially around increasingly stringent seismic codes in the Pacific Northwest," said Keith Glasch, President and Principal at ACI. "Our customers know Vibro for BulletBrace® and BulletClamp® and now we can deliver."
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, ACI is the Pacific Northwest's vendor of choice for commercial HVAC applications. ACI partners with consulting engineers, contractors, and their customers, to help buildings thrive. Solutions include applications for education, data centers commercial office buildings, healthcare, and industrial facilities. Our team includes thirty-five degreed sales engineers and project professionals working with over fifty equipment manufacturers. Visit acimechsales.com for more information.
As the company that saves you labor, Vibro-Acoustics provides vibration and restraint solutions for Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment and systems so that occupants can be comfortable and safe in buildings across North America. As technical experts, we are dedicated to providing labor saving solutions, delivered through our engineering, project management and product innovations. We work diligently to keep your projects on time, on budget, and code compliant.
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Salesforce CEO shares his predictions for AI and the future of work
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Salesforce founder and CEO Marc Benioff has become something of a vanishing breed during the nearly quarter century he has been running the company that pioneered the concept of selling software as an online subscription. While Benioff remains in charge at Salesforce, other billionaire founder/CEOs such Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Google’s Larry Page and Netflix’s Reed Hastings have all stepped away from groundbreaking companies born during the 1990s.
Benioff, 58, isn’t ready to leave Salesforce yet, even though he has amassed an $8 billion fortune and just went through a challenging stretch that might have caused many CEOs to head for the exit. In January, Benioff decided to lay off 8,000 Salesforce employees after overseeing a pandemic-driven expansion that included a nearly $28 billion acquisition of the popular workplace tool Slack and then grappled with an investor backlash triggered by a nearly 50% drop in the company’s stock price last year. The shares have recovered most of their losses so far this year on the strength of a revived revenue growth.
The Associated Press recently sat down with Benioff for an interview that has been lightly edited for clarity.
Q: How does the landscape look to you as the pandemic fades into the rearview mirror?
A: When I look back at 2019, we had really gone through three huge waves of technology: cloud computing, mobile and social. And now we are going into the fourth wave, which is probably the most important one in AI (artificial intelligence), which is not just the most important technology of our lifetime, but probably the most important in any lifetime. It’s going to be a new world of technology that’s as exciting as all the other worlds put together.
Q: Is this on the scale of the development of nuclear bombs back in World War II?
A: Technologies are never good or bad, it’s what we do with them that matters. Nobody wants a Hiroshima moment to understand how dangerous AI is. We want to be able to kind of get our heads around the tremendous consequences of the technology that we are working with. And that’s going to require a multi-stakeholder approach — companies, governments, non-governmental organizations and others to put together the guidelines for this technology.
Q: Have you been surprised or alarmed by how quickly things seem to be advancing since the release of the ChatGPT bot late last year?
A: We are moving from the generative ChatGPT phase, which is phase one, into a stage where we are about to see agents that are quite alive and aware and able to take these kinds of massive actions. These are called multimodal agents, that is they can move from text to speech to video. And then we are going to move into something that is maybe more multisensory, where these agents are going to be more aware of us and we are going to be more aware of them.
None of us are really ready for this because none of us have had this experience before. We are on the threshold of a dramatic change in the way we work with computers. We are going to work side by side with them. And, in many cases, they are going to augment or extend what we have been doing. They are going to be taking actions without our knowledge.
Q: Salesforce is one of many tech companies that now allow employees to work remotely at least a few days a week. How has the pandemic changed the nature of work?
A: We are all using technology to find more freedom in our lives. Things are back to normal, but people do go to the office less. And that is not going to change. We are never going back to they way it was.
Q: The tech industry expanded rapidly during the pandemic and then abruptly reversed course with a waves of layoffs that included Salesforce. What happened?
A: Companies were too optimistic, including ours. And we unfortunately had to make adjustments, some that we did not want to make. I think everyone got hypnotized during the pandemic that that was what the future was going to look like. And when the pandemic was over, there was a snapback.
Q: Have you given much thought to how much longer you want to remain Salesforce’s CEO?
A: I think about my career every day, but I have never been more excited about the future of the industry and the potential to help all our customers. This technology revolution that is going on in artificial intelligence and the importance of bringing trust to AI is a real call to arms.
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRTX), a clinical-stage targeted oncology company, today announced that the company granted equity awards to 6 new employees with a grant date of January 3, 2023, as equity inducement awards outside of the company's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (but under the terms of the company's Inducement Plan) and material to the employees' acceptance of employment with the company. The equity awards were approved in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The employees received, in the aggregate, options to purchase 9,010 shares of Mirati's common stock, and in the aggregate 5,780 restricted stock units ("RSUs"). The options have an exercise price of $46.65 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Mirati's common stock on January 3, 2023, (the "Grant Date"). One-fourth of the shares underlying the employee options will vest on the one-year anniversary of the Grant Date and thereafter 1/48th of the shares underlying the employee options will vest monthly, such that the shares underlying the options granted to the employees will be fully vested on the fourth anniversary of the Grant Date, subject to the employees' continued employment with Mirati on such vesting dates. Each RSU will vest as to 25% of the shares underlying the RSU award on the first anniversary of the Grant Date and as to an additional 25% of the shares underlying the RSU award annually thereafter, subject to each such employee's continued employment on each vesting date.
About Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company whose mission is to discover, design and deliver breakthrough therapies to transform the lives of patients with cancer and their loved ones. The company is relentlessly focused on bringing forward therapies that address areas of high unmet need, including lung cancer, and advancing a pipeline of novel therapeutics targeting the genetic and immunological drivers of cancer. Unified for patients, Mirati's vision is to unlock the science behind the promise of a life beyond cancer. For more information about Mirati, visit us at Mirati.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
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TOKYO (AP) — Japanese went to the polls Sunday in the shadow of the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was gunned down while making a campaign speech. Abe’s governing party appeared to be cruising to a major victory.
As people voted, police in western Japan sent the alleged assassin to a local prosecutors’ office for further investigation. A day earlier a top regional police official acknowledged possible security lapses that allowed the attacker to get so close and fire a bullet at the still-influential former Japanese leader.
In a country still recovering from the shock, sadness and fear of Abe’s shooting — the first former or serving leader to be assassinated in postwar Japan — polling started for half of the upper house, the less powerful of Japan’s two-chamber parliament.
Abe was shot in Nara on Friday and airlifted to a hospital but died of blood loss. Police arrested a former member of Japan’s navy at the scene. Police confiscated a homemade gun and several others were later found at his apartment.
The alleged attacker, Tetsuya Yamagami, told investigators he acted because of Abe’s rumored connection to an organization that he resented, police said, but had no problem with the former leader’s political view. The man had developed hatred toward a religious group that his mother was obsessed about and that bankrupted a family business, according to media reports, including some that identified the group as the Unification Church.
Abe’s body, in a black hearse accompanied by his wife, Akie, returned to his home in Tokyo’s upscale Shibuya, where many mourners, including Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and top party officials, paid tribute. His wake and funeral are expected in coming days.
Nara prefectural police chief Tomoaki Onizuka on Saturday said that Abe’s assassination was the “greatest regret” in his 27-year career. He said problems with security were undeniable, that he took the shooting seriously and will review the guarding procedures.
Abe’s assassination ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary election shocked the nation and raised questions over whether adequate security was provided for the former prime minister.
Some observers who watched videos of the attack noted a lack of attention in the open space behind Abe as he spoke.
Experts also said Abe was more vulnerable standing on the ground level instead of atop a campaign vehicle, a standard for premier-class politicians, but that option was reportedly unavailable due to his hastily arranged visit to Nara.
Mitsuru Fukuda, a crisis management professor at Nihon University, said police were seen focusing frontward and paying little attention to what was behind Abe, noting that the suspect was approaching the former leader unnoticed until he fired the first shot.
“Clearly there were problems,” Fukuda said.
The first shot narrowly missed Abe and hit an election vehicle. The second entered from his upper left arm damaged his neck artery, causing massive bleeding and death.
Fukuda said that election campaigns provide a chance for voters and politicians to interact because “political terrorism” was extremely rare in postwar Japan. It’s a key democratic process, but Abe’s assassination could prompt stricter security at crowded events like campaigns, sports games and others.
On Saturday, when party leaders went out for their final appeals under heightened security, there were no more fist-touches — a COVID-19 era alternative to handshakes — or other close-proximity friendly gestures they used to enjoy.
After Abe’s assassination, Sunday’s election had a new meaning, with all political leaders emphasizing the importance of free speech and their pledge not to back down to violence against democracy.
“We absolutely refuse to let violence shut out free speech,” Kishida said in his final rally in northern city of Niigata on Saturday amid tightened security. “We must demonstrate that our democracy and election will not back down to violence.”
According to the Asahi newspaper, Yamagami was a contract worker at a warehouse in Kyoto, operating a forklift. He was described as a quiet person in the beginning but started ignoring rules that led to quarrels with his colleagues, then he started missing work and quit in April citing health problems. A next-door neighbor at his apartment told Asahi he never met Yamagami, though he recalled hearing noises like a saw being used several times late at night over the past month.
Japan is known for its strict gun laws. With a population of 125 million, it had only 21 gun-related criminal cases in 2020, according to the latest government crime paper. Experts say, however, some recent attacks involved use of consumer items such as gasoline, suggesting increased risks for ordinary people to be embroiled in mass attacks.
While media surveys had predicted a major victory for the governing Liberal Democratic Party amid fractured and weak opposition, a wave of sympathy votes from Abe’s assassination could bring a bigger victory than Kishida’s modest goal of winning the house majority.
Even after stepping down as prime minister in 2020, Abe was highly influential in the LDP and headed its largest faction. His absence could change the power balance in the governing party that has almost uninterruptedly ruled postwar Japan since its 1955 foundation, experts say.
“This could be a turning point” for the LDP over its divisive policies on gender equality, same-sex marriages and other issues that Abe-backed ultra-conservatives with paternalistic family values had resisted, said Fukuda.
Japan’s current diplomatic and security stance is unlikely to change because fundamental changes had already been made by Abe. His ultra-nationalist views and realistic policy measures made him a divisive figure to many, including in the Koreas and China.
Abe stepped down two years ago blaming a recurrence of the ulcerative colitis he’d had since he was a teenager. He said he regretted leave many of his goals unfinished, including the issue of Japanese abducted years ago by North Korea, a territorial dispute with Russia, and a revision to Japan’s war-renouncing constitution that many conservatives consider a humiliation because of poor public support.
Abe was groomed to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, former Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi. His political rhetoric often focused on making Japan a “normal” and “beautiful” nation with a stronger military through security alliance with the United States and bigger role in international affairs.
He became Japan’s youngest prime minister in 2006, at age 52. But his overly nationalistic first stint abruptly ended a year later, also because of his health, prompting six years of annual leadership change.
He returned to office in 2012, vowing to revitalize the nation and get its economy out of its deflationary doldrums with his “Abenomics” formula, which combines fiscal stimulus, monetary easing and structural reforms. He won six national elections and built a rock-solid grip on power.
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NEWTON, Kan. (KSNW) — It’s the 4th of July holiday weekend, and for many, that means fireworks.
Newton native Scott Jones has shot fireworks most of his life. Two years ago, one changed his life forever. It is now a moment he often replays, especially as the 4th of July approaches.
“We were shooting off the mortar shells. One of them didn’t go off and left a short fuse,” Jones said. “Not thinking about it because you know I’ve done I’ve shot fireworks most of my life, went in (the silo) and lit it and was gonna drop it.”
The firework blew up in his hand, causing Jones to lose four fingers forever.
“I don’t want any child or anybody to end up like this,” he said. “I still have a lot of anxiety, especially now. The phantom pains are rough.”
Firework injuries like this are more common than you think. In 2021, Ascension Via Christi’s Burn Center saw 24 patients come around the holiday.
“We had at least two-thirds of our total number were children last year, some very young, and I think that a lot of them were coming in for smoke bomb injuries,” said Sarah Fischer, Ascension Via Christi Burn Program Coordinator.
Fischer says the burn center is prepared for the holiday weekend, “We know that the numbers are going to increase. So we make sure our staff is prepared. We have more staff available if we need to. People can be on call.”
Meanwhile, Jones hopes others will learn from his mistake and be careful.
“I won’t get my fingers back, and if a child loses (theirs), he’s not gonna lose that finger over a firework. Again it’s not the fireworks’ fault. It’s on us as individuals, not teaching them correctly,” he said.
Jones says if he can help spare others’ pain by sharing his story, then losing his fingers will be worth it.
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NASA's Artemis I is delayed again as the moon rocket is left to endure Tropical Storm Nicole
Ahead of Hurricane Ian in September, NASA decided to roll back its $4 billion moon rocket to the safety of the Vehicle Assembly Building, often referred to as the "barn" by Kennedy Space Center workers.
Last week, as Tropical Storm Nicole was brewing near the Bahamas, NASA made the decision to roll the rocket out from the barn to pad 39B in hopes that it would be able to proceed with a Nov. 14 launch.
But with Nicole threatening the Space Coast with at least tropical storm force winds, some are questioning NASA's decision to not leave the Space Launch System rocket and Orion capsule in the VAB until the storm passed.
For incoming storms like a hurricane, Jeff George, chief meteorologist at the University of Florida and Air Force reservist, told FLORIDA TODAY that the Air Force would typically relocate assets like jets and helicopters.
"They're not going to leave billions and billions of dollars in aircraft out there, like sitting ducks," he said. "If this was a billion-dollar fighter jet or cargo plane, they would tie them down with cables, hangar them, or relocate the aircraft."
But as the storm intensified over the weekend NASA was left with little time to roll the rocket back, a tedious process that can take days. And safety concerns mean teams are unable to escort the rocket along its four-mile trek back to the VAB if winds exceed 45 mph.
Can Artemis stand up to a Category 1 hurricane?
NASA officials say they are confident that the rocket can safely withstand what Nicole is expected to throw at it.
The total weight of the SLS rocket with its two very heavy solid rocket boosters and Mobile Launcher platform comes in at 18 million pounds.
The sheer weight is enough to ensure that the Mobile Launcher and SLS stack are able to remain standing upright during any weather conditions, including high winds.
John Giles, NASA crawler element operations manager, told FLORIDA TODAY there is no risk of the full stack tipping over at any time. “We have a leveling system that keeps us automatically level at all times."
Back Again: NASA's Space Launch System arrives at launch pad ahead of next launch attempt
Spaceport storm prep: Teams across Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station prepare facilities for storm surge
Launch Complex 39B is only about a quarter-mile from the ocean and a 5-foot storm surge is possible, but the complex is built atop a manmade mound that puts it out of harm's way. NASA has also spent millions in recent yeas beefing up the dunes along the 3.7 miles of KSC shoreline. About 38,000 truckloads of sand were used to raise the dunes to 17 feet as a means of protecting against rising sea levels.
Any storm surge damage elsewhere at the center, though, could lead to more launch delays.
In a blog post on Tuesday, NASA said the SLS is rated to handle winds up to 85 mph. "Current forecasts predict the greatest risks at the pad are high winds that are not expected to exceed the SLS design," NASA said.
George explained that because of the unusually elongated structure of Tropical Storm Nicole, the strongest winds could extend quite a ways out from the center of the storm anywhere from 50 to 100 miles.
He is confident that given the circumstances, NASA made the right call to protect its assets and workforce as much as possible.
"They know what that rocket and what that structure can withstand," he said. "They're going to make those preparations and have those completed before tropical storm force conditions come into that area."
Another moon mission delay
The process to get the SLS in shape for launch takes technicians and engineers about eight or nine days to complete. That process was brought to a screeching halt Monday morning when the National Hurricane Center issued hurricane watches along Florida's East Coast ahead of Nicole's mid-week arrival.
In Tuesday's blog post NASA explained that teams "installed a hard cover over the launch abort system window, retracted and secured the crew access arm on the mobile launcher, and configured the settings for the environmental control system on the spacecraft and rocket elements."
Other systems were powered down and all loose objects were secured to avoid anything from becoming projectile debris in the storm. Protection from water intrusion from possible heavy rainfall was also put in place.
"I trust my government," George said. "I don't believe they would put something that important and that expensive, that critical, in harm's way without having a plan to keep it protected."
"These are literally rocket scientists," he said. "They're unbelievably careful."
The stop work on launch preparations forced NASA to again delay the targeted launch date of the Artemis I mission, the first in a series of increasingly complex missions to the moon.
Originally hoped to occur overnight on Monday, Nov. 14, NASA has pushed the launch attempt until Wednesday, Nov. 16. Liftoff is scheduled to take place during a two-hour launch window which opens at 1:04 a.m. EST. The agency has also reserved a backup opportunity on Saturday, Nov. 19 around the same time.
Ryan Truchelut, a meteorologist for the website WeatherTiger, told FLORIDA TODAY Tuesday, "My concern is that it's probable that the Cape will see hurricane-force wind gusts."
Tropical Storm Nicole continued to strengthen through the early part of the week. The National Hurricane Center projected Nicole to strengthen to Category 1 hurricane intensity with gusts of up to 80 mph possible by the end of the day Wednesday.
The sustained wind speed of Category 1 hurricanes ranges from 74 to 95 mph.
The wind speed is not the only concern though, Truchelut said. "The winds are going to go on for a much longer amount of time than you would have in a summer thunderstorm."
"That's the issue," he said. "Gusty winds over a long period of time."
According to Truchelut any building that is well-built can handle a Category 1 hurricane without incident. But SLS is not a building.
"SLS is complex," he said. "It's a complex and finely tuned system that is going to take a beating from the elements over the next 48 hours."
NASA said that once storm conditions pass, "technicians will perform walkdowns and inspections at the pad to assess the status of the rocket and spacecraft as soon as practicable."
For the latest, visit floridatoday.com/launchschedule.
Jamie Groh is a space reporter for Florida Today. You can contact her at JGroh@floridatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter at @AlteredJamie.
Launch Wednesday, November 16: NASA Artemis I
- Company / Agency: NASA
- Rocket: Space Launch System
- Location: Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center
- Launch Time: during a two-hour window that opens at 1:04 a.m. EST
- Trajectory: Northeast
- Weather: TBD
- Live coverage: Starts three hours before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space
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LEIPZIG, Germany, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management (HHL) has achieved 19th place worldwide and third place in Germany in the annual ranking of the Financial Times. This makes HHL's Master in Management program one of the best in the world. According to the ranking published today, HHL graduates earn higher salaries than graduates of all other German business schools three years after graduation. In a European comparison, their salaries are in second place, and they rank in third place worldwide. The employment rate three months after graduation is 100 percent.
Prof. Dr. Stephan Stubner, HHL Rector comments,
"Being ranked among the world's top 20 business schools confirms our goal of providing a first-class education and proves the high quality that our students bring to their workplace."
As the first business school in the German-speaking world, HHL was founded by entrepreneurs in 1898 as the Commercial College of Leipzig. Since then, HHL has always been a pioneer in the world of academia. It was the first German business school to receive an international AACSB accreditation as a seal of approval and one of the first to establish a Chair of Business Ethics. With the first university-level part-time master's program, HHL is helping to reconcile work and family life. HHL's goal is to train efficient and responsible managers with an entrepreneurial mindset.
On October 8, the school will celebrate its reestablishment 30 years ago, grounded in the change of the political system that was occurring in Germany at the time. Press representatives are cordially invited! The Prime Minister of Saxony and the Mayor of the City of Leipzig will deliver addresses to mark the occasion.
Contact : E.Echterhoff@hhl.de; Tel: +49 341 98 51 614
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AUSTIN, Texas — At least three Austin-area hospitals lost power amid icy weather on Wednesday and had to rely on generator power.
In a statement around 3:15 p.m., Ascension said Ascension Seton Northwest was operating on generators due to the extreme weather conditions. The hospital remains operational with minimal impact to patient care, Ascension said.
“All Ascension Seton hospitals have emergency response plans in place to provide uninterrupted patient care, including access to generators for each care site,” the hospital system said. “Throughout the year, our hospitals prepare for a variety of emergency situations, which includes testing of backup power sources and reviewing and updating emergency response plans on a regular basis.”
St. David’s said its North Austin Medical Center briefly lost power on Wednesday morning due to the winter storm. It has since been restored, according to CEO Tom Jackson.
“The hospital has generators to provide an alternative source of power, and the safety of our patients was not compromised at any time,” Jackson said. “In an abundance of caution, all remaining non-emergent procedures are being rescheduled.”
Baylor Scott & White Health confirmed that its hospital in Taylor is on backup power, but care is continuing.
"As always, our priority is the health and wellbeing of those we serve and our team members. Our team is monitoring and responding to challenges as they arise, which includes engaging backup power sources when needed," the system said. "It is important to note that we continuously prepare throughout the year to provide care safely to our communities in a variety of situations. This preparedness includes hosting drills, practicing emergency communications systems and more."
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Which Teami product is best?
Teami Blends is a wellness and skin care brand founded by Adi Arezzini in 2013. From tea blends to supplements and face masks, Teami’s range of products are clean and natural. The organic brand targets concerns such as bloating, gut health and skin health by using tea and a blend of other superfoods to cleanse the body from the inside out. For a Teami product that detoxes and boosts energy, Teami Blends SuperTea Cleanse + Detox Kit is the best.
What to know before you buy a Teami product
Detox
According to Arezzini, Teami’s tea blends were created as a holistic solution to her failed digestive system. The products are designed to gently detoxify and cleanse your digestive system with high-quality natural ingredients. Teami claims that the detox allows your body to purge itself of harmful toxins and leaves you feeling lighter and healthier.
If you are new to detox teas, it is best to start lightly and steep your tea for only one to two minutes. Generally, you can steep it for a longer time to get a stronger brew and a deeper detox, according to your needs. When detoxing with certain blends such as the colon tea, make sure you don’t have any appointments that won’t allow you to use the restroom.
Cruelty-free and vegan
All Teami products are cruelty-free. The ingredients used in its products are also organic and vegan. Being a clean brand, they are free from harmful substances such as parabens, sulfates and alcohol and as such reduces the chances of irritation. Natural products are also better for the environment and carry a smaller footprint.
Natural skin care
Teami’s skin care products are all made from clean and natural ingredients, such as herbs, clays, oils and butters. They are gentle, effective, nonabrasive and can be used on all skin types.
If you are allergic to certain ingredients, you should check the label of your Teami product for a full list of ingredients.
What to look for in a quality Teami product
Taste
Teami tea blends are made from herbal mixtures designed to improve the quality of your health. The blends taste similar to green tea and are smooth and refreshing. They are also sweet and can be taken without additional sweeteners.
Though you can take your tea any way you want, Teami suggests that if you must add any form of sweetener, honey, nectar or lemon are the best options and pair well with the Teami taste.
Aroma
The blend of herbs in Teami tea gives it a special aroma, bursting with green, earthy flavors. The leaves can also be reused up to three times, with the same amount of rich aroma and flavor gotten from each brew. All you have to do is add hot water to the leaves to make a fresh batch.
Energy boost
Teami’s tea blends are made with plant-based caffeine and provide a healthy energy boost. The teas, vitamins and wellness powders also increase and balance metabolism rates in the body, serving as a healthy source of energy that will not get as addictive as other synthetic caffeine and ingredients.
How much you can expect to spend on a Teami product
They cost about $28 to $90, depending on the type of product.
Teami product FAQ
Can you use Teami while pregnant or breastfeeding?
A. Yes, all Teami products are safe to use at this time, but you should always consult your doctor first.
Do detox teas have any side effects?
A. You might experience increased heart rate, nausea or diarrhea as side effects. Though very rare, liver failure may occur as the worst-case scenario.
How old do I have to be to take Teami?
A. If you are 18 or under, you should get medical advice or supervision before taking the Teami colon cleanse, as it has laxative effects.
What’s the best Teami product to buy?
Top Teami product
Teami Blends SuperTea Cleanse + Detox Kit
What you need to know: This tea blend is packed with ingredients that help with bloating, gut health and stomach upsets.
What you’ll love: The natural ingredients in this tea (such as oolong and ginger) support your overall wellness and boost your natural energy. Drinking this early in the morning helps kick-start your day and provides relief from digestive discomfort. The detox may also help clear some skin concerns as it purifies the body from the inside out.
What you should consider: You must have access to a bathroom nearby after drinking this tea in case you need to use the restroom.
Where to buy: Sold by Ulta Beauty
Top Teami product for the money
Teami Detox Face Mask Skin Care
What you need to know: This is an organic hydrating facial mask with matcha tea.
What you’ll love: It is a bentonite clay mask that contains lemon grass which balances out any drying effects the clay may have on your face. The green tea blend detoxifies and deeply cleanses your pores, leaving your skin smooth and fresh. The minerals it’s infused with also help improve cell regeneration and blood circulation while addressing skin conditions such as acne and acne scars.
What you should consider: Some people with sensitive skin report a burning sensation immediately after application.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Ulta Beauty
Worth checking out
Teami Blends Hibiscus Infused Vitamin C Serum
What you need to know: This serum is infused with hibiscus and is suitable for all skin types.
What you’ll love: It’s a fast-acting vitamin C serum that instantly hydrates and plumps your skin. Rich with antioxidants and soothing natural ingredients, this serum is great for improving complexion and locking in moisture. It is free from artificial fragrance and can be used both during both the daytime and nighttime.
What you should consider: The color and texture of this product may change over time due to its natural ingredients. This does not change its efficacy.
Where to buy: Sold by Ulta Beauty
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High-value PCs and components at good prices
Prime Day is right around the corner, and as usual, there’s slated to be a huge selection of discounted PCs and computer equipment. After suffering through a major microchip shortage for two years, the industry is finally able to offer price cuts on highly capable electronics. While prices may never go back to pre-shortage levels, we expect to see some great deals on computers and, amazingly, PC hardware.
When does Prime Day 2022 start?
Amazon hasn’t released the exact dates, but rumors indicate that it will take place sometime around the second full week of July. It typically doesn’t fall on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, which leaves us with July 13-16 and 20-23 as the most likely date ranges.
How do I get the best Prime Day deals?
Subscribe to Amazon Prime
This is a must-do if you want to get your hands on the holiday’s best deals. You don’t have to be a longtime subscriber, nor do you have to stay subscribed after getting your deals. But you need an Amazon Prime subscription during the event to take advantage of the sales.
Ask Alexa
Asking, “Alexa, what are my deals?” will bring up a number of great discounts that you can only find when shopping via the voice assistant.
Turn on deals notifications
If you have one of the latest-generation Amazon Echo or Echo Show smart speakers or displays, you can activate the “Deals Recommendations” setting to receive alerts about upcoming sales. This feature scans your shopping cart, wish list and saved items and reports back when something you’ve tagged is about to see a price cut.
Best Prime Day mini PC deals
There was a time when even simple computers used mostly for word processing took up entire tower cases. These powerful, space-efficient and moderately priced mini PCs are proof that era is over.
While it’s not on sale right this minute, rumors are swirling that it could be replaced with an upgraded model as early as October. In the meantime, look for retailers to discount this powerful, user-friendly mini PC around mid-July. Sold by Amazon
About as efficient as they get, this full-featured PC comes in two versions, both under $300. It has plenty of RAM, storage and processing power for a smooth Windows experience with few to no hiccups or slowdowns. Sold by Amazon
It’s equipped with a surprisingly powerful central processing unit for something so small, and it can even play some relatively resource-intensive games thanks to Intel’s advanced integrated graphics processing unit. You can upgrade its dual-channel RAM to as much as 32 gigabytes, and it supports up to three simultaneous video outputs. Sold by Amazon
Best Prime Day desktop PC deals
Buying a desktop gaming PC can, surprisingly, be more economical than buying and assembling the parts yourself.
It’s powerful enough to play many of today’s best games right out of the box, with an impressively fast AMD Ryzen processor and plenty of storage space. While its graphics card is from the previous generation, it’s still relatively powerful, and there’s plenty of room inside for an upgrade if you need the extra firepower. Sold by Amazon
This moderately priced option is perfect if you want to start gaming right now, but still want to keep your eye on the GPU market for a good deal on a high-end card. Its GTX 1660 graphics card will keep you playing until you find the right upgrade. Sold by Amazon
As long as you’re not playing at the highest resolutions and graphics settings, this is one of the best discounted gaming PCs out there. It has plenty of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 and tons of USB ports. Sold by Amazon
Best Prime Day laptop deals
Retailers often use Prime Day to unload older versions of great laptops. These premium options are either already heavily discounted, or primed to see big price cuts sometime in July.
Not only is it outfitted with high-end components, it also boasts a rare AMOLED screen that delivers a clearer image and more accurate colors than nearly all of the competition. There are a few configurations to choose from, and they all earn the Intel Evo certification for a fast, streamlined experience. Sold by Amazon
A few years ago, you wouldn’t have expected Apple to release an efficient, high-powered laptop at a reasonable price, but that’s exactly what the MacBook Air is. Since Apple’s announcement of the follow-up MacBook Air M2, you can plan on getting a good Prime Day discount on this refined, lightweight laptop. Sold by Amazon
While the Surface Pro 8 does exist, it has few significant advantages and tends to cost a lot. The previous version, the Surface Pro 7, is nearly the most refined and powerful Windows tablet money can buy. Sold by Amazon
With this one, you’ll spend about as little as you possibly can while still getting a smooth, frustration-free Windows experience. It’s the perfect example of the kind of accessible, high-value deals you’re likely to find during Prime Day. Sold by Amazon
It’s not on sale at the moment, but the Acer Aspire series typically sees a price cut during the Amazon buying holiday. This 15-inch model sports all the hardware needed for most work and education tasks, and ships with Windows 11 preloaded. Sold by Amazon
Best Prime Day computer hardware deals
If you’re busy putting together your dream gaming PC, you can’t miss these impressive deals.
One year ago, a 30% discount on the most-recommended desktop CPU seemed like a fever dream. Today, this gaming-grade CPU is a better value than ever, and the perfect centerpiece to a PC that can remain effective for years. Sold by Amazon
Intel Core i7-12700K Processor
If you’re on Team Blue (Intel) rather than Team Red (AMD), you’ll appreciate this powerful yet efficient CPU. As the second-highest tier of Intel’s 12th-generation Core family, it’s one of the first to use a novel combination of 12 specialized high-efficiency and performance-oriented cores. Sold by Amazon
Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 3080 Master
While $1,000 for a graphics card isn’t exactly cheap, it is considerably cheaper than this time last year, especially for this high-end card that’s perfect for 4K gaming. Sold by Amazon
Zotac GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC
The 3070 offers the best price-to-performance proposition as far as gaming enthusiasts are concerned. It isn’t exactly affordable by most people’s definition, but it is closer to the 3070’s manufacturer’s suggested retail price than ever before. Sold by Amazon
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Poland leader backs down from World Cup players’ bonus
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s prime minister has backed down from his initial declaration to award bonuses to the national soccer team for its World Cup performance. It was a sudden reversal by Mateusz Morawieck after saying earlier in the day the players should be rewarded for advancing from their group. It was Poland’s best result in 36 years. But following controversy fuelled by high inflation and uncertainty in the country, Morawiecki eventually said on Facebook that “there will be no government means” for bonuses for the players. A government spokesman previously said the money mentioned would be spent on training children and developing the soccer infrastructure. Some angered Twitter users said the taxpayers’ money should be spent on general use purposes.
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North Carolina officials remove plane wreckage of 1983 crash from national park
Officials in North Carolina have moved the wreckage of a plane that crashed in 1983 in a local mountainous area following safety concerns, the National Park Service (NPS) reported on June 27.
A video was posted online showing the fuselage being airlifted from the crash site.
Before the wreckage was moved, it was the destination for many urban explorers and tourists over the years, NPS said.
"The resource damage and visitor safety issues presented too great a threat to take no action," said Blue Ridge Parkway Superintendent Tracy Swartout, according to the release," NPS said in a news release.
The wreckage is from a Cessna 414S plane that crashed in November of 1983, killing both people on board, according to an accident report from the National Transportation Safety Board.
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After winning 23 Grand Slam titles, Serena Williams begins what might be her final tournament Monday at the U.S. Open.
The 40-year-old announced this month that she plans to turn her focus toward having another child and her business interests as she readies to step away from tennis.
Her final singles match could be Monday against unseeded Danka Kovinic. Win, and Williams is likely to face No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit of Estonia in the second round. She's also particpating in the doubles tournament with sister Venus Williams.
Williams, one of the most accomplished athletes in the history of her — or any other — sport, has seven titles apiece at Wimbledon and the Australian Open, six U.S. Open wins, plus three at the French Open, across a career remarkable for its peaks and its longevity. She also owns 14 Grand Slam doubles championships, all won with her older sister, Venus.
She has done plenty outside of tennis, too.
That includes forays into business with investment firm Serena Ventures and entertainment via past acting roles and executive produced “King Richard,” the film about her father that was nominated for five Academy Awards. She launched a fashion collection in 2018 after collaborations with HSN and Nike, made multiple appearances on the red carpet at the annual Met Gala in New York and appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine.
All the while, Williams hasn’t let the public forget that she’s a Black American woman who embraces her responsibility as a beacon for her people.
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WHO will rename monkeypox virus to counter concerns over stigma, discrimination
The World Health Organization will rename the monkeypox virus in response to growing concerns that its current name leads to stigmatization and discrimination, particularly against African nations.
More than 1,600 confirmed monkeypox cases and nearly 1,500 suspected cases have been reported in 39 countries so far this year, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO, said Tuesday. Thirty-two of those countries are newly affected. There have been 72 deaths in countries where monkeypox has been detected for years, mostly from animal-to-human spread, but no deaths in countries reporting cases for the first time.
WHO is convening an emergency committee next week to assess whether monkeypox "represents a public health emergency of national concern." A public health emergency of international concern is the WHO’s highest level of alert for viral outbreaks.
The agency had previously determined they did not need to meet, but with more countries affected and the virus’s "unusual" recent behavior, there’s more need for a coordinated global response, officials said.
RELATED: Monkeypox: What you should know as the disease spreads around the world
"With the advice from the emergency committee, we can be in a better position to control the situation, but it doesn’t mean that we are going straight to a public health emergency of international concern," Dr. Ibrahima Soce Fall, WHO’s emergencies director for Africa, said. "We don’t want to wait until the situation is out of control to start calling the emergency committee."
Digitally-colorized electron microscopic (EM) image depicting a monkeypox virion (virus particle), published June 6, 2022. (Photo via Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
Last week, a group of roughly 30 scientists released a letter asking that the name of the virus be changed. WHO said it's "working with partners and experts from around the world on changing the name of monkeypox virus, its clades and the disease it causes."
"In the context of the current global outbreak, continued reference to, and nomenclature of this virus being African is not only inaccurate but is also discriminatory and stigmatizing," scientists said in the letter. "The most obvious manifestation of this is the use of photos of African patients to depict the pox lesions in mainstream media in the global north."
A leading adviser to WHO said the outbreak in Europe and beyond was likely spread by sex at two recent rave parties in Spain and Belgium.
RELATED: 2 monkeypox strains found in US suggest undetected circulation
So far, many of the reported cases have been in men who have sex with men, but scientists warn that anyone, regardless of sexual orientation, is susceptible to catching monkeypox if they are in close, physical contact with an infected person or their clothing or bed sheets.
Information regarding the Monkeypox virus sits out on the Salt Lake County Health Departments table at the Utah Pride Festival on June 5, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
The illness typically begins with flu-like symptoms and swelling of the lymph nodes, followed by a rash on the face and body.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Over the past 25 years and counting, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter has evolved from an aspiring teenage vocalist of a ’90s R&B quartet, which infamously became a trio, into arguably the biggest solo artist in modern day music.
Adding to the seemingly endless list of accolades she’s received over the years so far, King Bey will soon be honored with an induction into the Guinness World Records Hall Of Fame based on her history-making career as, in her words, “the number one diva in this game for a minute.”
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The Guinness World Records, which have been tallied since August 1955, are the authority on keeping track of exceptional human achievements that oftentimes defy what we believe to be impossible. Beyoncé herself has broken more than a handful of records in various categories, which led the powers that be at Guinness to bestow her with the Hall Of Fame title as “Queen of Femme Pop.”
Take a look below at the list of world records to Bey’s credit:
- Most BET Awards nominations for an individual
- Most wins at the MTV Video Music Awards
- Most BET Awards won by an individual
- Most Grammy awards won by a female artist
- Most Grammy awards won by a married couple
- First female artists to win best Rap Performance at the Grammys
- Most Grammy awards won by a vocalist
- Most Grammy nominations for Record of the Year
- Most Grammy nominations for a female artist
- Highest-grossing music tour by a duo (current year)
- Most MTV Video Music Award nominations for video of the year
- Most current Twitter engagements (average retweets) for a female musician
- Best-selling single (Spain)
- First act to debut at No. 1 with their first six studio albums (USA)
- First artist-owned music streaming service
- Highest earning couple in Hollywood ever
- Highest annual earnings for a female singer
- Highest-ranked female musician in Forbes’ “Celebrity 100” list
- Most Grammy awards won in a single year by a female artist
- Most Grammy nominations in a single year for a female artist
Although she’s one of a select few HoFers, the “Crazy In Love” pop icon isn’t alone in the least bit when it comes to Black entertainers who’ve achieved a Guinness World Records title in general. Ironically enough, not all awards are for the artist’s actual music — some might even throw you for a loop!
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As a way to show respect to the melanated wonders of the world, we took a look at a few famous Guinness World Record holders from the culture that achieved rare feats and made our people proud.
Keep scrolling for a look at 9 Black celebrities who hold Guinness World Records that might actually surprise you:
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1. Snoop Dogg – Largest Paradise Cocktail
Source:GettyTaking the term “Gin & Juice” to a whole different level!
2. RuPaul – Most Emmy Wins For A Reality / Competition Show Host
Source:GettyYou better work, Ru!
3. Serena Williams – Oldest Female Tennis Grand Slam Singles Winner
Source:GettyNow this is a feat worthy of retiring on.
4. Chadwick Boseman – Most Liked Tweet On Twitter
We will never forget you, king!
5. Simone Biles – Most Medals Won At The World Artistic Gymnastics Championships
Source:Getty…..and she’s only 25 years old!
6. Stevie Wonder – Most GRAMMYs Ever Won By A Solo Pop Performer
Source:GettyWhen you’ve been making soul hits since the ’60s, decades of accolades are sure to be expected.
7. Kobe Bryant – Youngest NBA Player To Start A Game
Source:GettyBeing that it’s now illegal for players to enter the NBA straight out of high school, this is a record the late Black Mamba will more than likely carry on eternally.
8. Pelé – Most FIFA World Cup Wins By A Player
Source:GettyThe Afro-Brazilian soccer icon is long retired, but his name is still revered on the field to this day.
9. Oprah Winfrey – Largest TV Contract Ever
Source:GettyOf course Big O is a record-breaker! We couldn’t think of a more accomplished individual with a decorated career acumen like the queen of all media.
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The Audubon Society said preserving wetlands and moving to clean energy sources could be the key to saving Indiana’s birds. The group’s Great Lakes chapter met with state lawmakers on Monday to push for these solutions.
It’s estimated North America has lost more than three billion birds over the past 50 years — mostly due to climate change and habitat loss.
Rep. Mike Speedy (R-Indianapolis) said putting more wetlands into public trusts is the best way to resolve conflicts between conservation advocates, property owners and real estate developers like himself.
“Those habitats and the health of those birds are today what the canary used to be in the coal mine. If they are doing well, then we’re all doing well," he said.
Speedy also worked to pass a law last year that gives residents with homeowner’s associations better access to solar. He said solar is good for everyone — including the health of birds.
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Sam Whiteleather is with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and was on the state’s wetlands task force.
“If we’re going to advance conservation in our state, it cannot be just our conservation groups — just our friends, right? We have to have everyday citizens working with us on these things, we have to have business interests at the table, we have to have ag at that table. That’s critical," he said.
READ MORE: Wetland task force says state needs funding, legislation.
Whiteleather said people need to know that what they do on their property affects people and wildlife downstream. He said the state should put forth matching funds to access a federal program that would pay farmers to take some land out of production for conservation.
Whiteleather applauded Governor Eric Holcomb’s agenda to continue funding for new trails and acquire land for conservation.
Rebecca is our energy and environment reporter. Contact her at rthiele@iu.edu or follow her on Twitter at @beckythiele.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. resolved his New York City forcible touching case Thursday with a guilty plea to a lesser charge and no jail time after complying with the terms of a conditional plea agreement reached in April.
Prosecutor Coleen Balbert said Gooding has stayed out of trouble and completed six months of alcohol and behavior modification counseling, allowing him to withdraw his misdemeanor plea and plead guilty to a harassment violation.
Balbert said she has received “positive reports for the last six months” from Gooding’s therapist. The actor is continuing with treatment beyond the time required by his plea agreement, Balbert said.
Gooding, 54, faces no additional penalties and, by replacing his misdemeanor plea with a plea to a noncriminal violation, he will not have a criminal record. If Gooding had failed to comply with the terms of the deal, he would have faced up to one year in jail.
Gooding pleaded guilty in April to a misdemeanor charge that he forcibly kissed a worker at a New York nightclub in 2018. That was just one of dozens of allegations of inappropriate behavior by the Oscar winner that came to light in recent years.
Some of Gooding’s accusers criticized what they regarded as light punishment for the “Jerry Maguire” star and some are pressing ahead with civil litigation against him.
Gooding “saw minimal repercussions” while his victims dealt with the aftermath of his actions, the nightclub worker said in a victim impact statement that Balbert read into the court record.
Arrested in 2019, Gooding was among a profusion of Hollywood heavyweights accused of wrongdoing in the #MeToo movement.
As Gooding was in court Thursday wrapping up his case, another Oscar-winning actor, Kevin Spacey, was on trial down the block in a civil lawsuit alleging that he sexually assaulted actor Anthony Rapp.
Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, former studio boss Harvey Weinstein and “That 70’s Show” star Danny Masterson are in the midst of separate rape trials. Weinstein was convicted of similar charges in New York in 2020 and is serving a 23-year prison sentence.
Gooding’s case has taken more than three years to play out, prolonged by court delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gooding was arrested in June 2019 after a 29-year-old woman told police he fondled her without her consent at Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge near Times Square. That incident wasn’t the one in his guilty plea.
A few months later, prosecutors charged Gooding with pinching a server’s buttocks after making a sexually suggestive remark to her at TAO Downtown and the allegation to which he pleaded guilty — forcibly kissing a waitress at LAVO New York in midtown Manhattan.
Both incidents were alleged to have occurred in 2018.
Gooding admitted at a plea hearing in April that he “kissed the waitress on her lips” without consent and, in explaining his actions during Thursday’s harassment plea, told Judge Curtis Farber: “I kissed a waitress, your honor.”
The waitress, in her victim impact statement, said that Gooding forced his tongue into her mouth unexpectedly while she was serving drinks. She said she was aware of incidents involving Gooding and three other women at the club.
Gooding had previously pleaded not guilty to six misdemeanor counts and denied all allegations of wrongdoing. His lawyers argued that overzealous prosecutors, caught up in the fervor of #MeToo, were trying to turn “commonplace gestures” or misunderstandings into crimes.
Judge Curtis Farber earlier had ruled if the Gooding case went to trial, prosecutors could have called two additional women to testify about their allegations that Gooding also violated them. Prosecutors say the judge later reversed that decision — leading them to seek a plea deal.
Along with the criminal case, Gooding is accused in a lawsuit of raping a woman in New York City in 2013. After a judge issued a default judgment in July because Gooding hadn’t responded to the lawsuit, the actor retained a lawyer and is fighting the allegations.
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National Fentanyl Advisory Board Advisory Council members, partners, and affected family members offer unique expertise, perspectives, and stories for journalists
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To assist with educating the public about the dangers of deadly illicit fentanyl in fake prescription pills and street drugs, experts in drug policy, public health, harm reduction, internet safety and neuroscience are offering to speak with journalists covering National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Their breadth of expertise is indicative of the urgency that stakeholders share about the need to alert the public to the unprecedented increase in drug related deaths driven by fentanyl, and to initiate a national conversation about solutions.
This availability is immediate and continues through May 10th, and beyond.
National Fentanyl Awareness Day Partners and Advisory Council members available to media:
- James Carroll, Former Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
- Dan Schneider, "The Pharmacist," Founder, Tunnel of Hope Foundation
- Ryan Hampton, Author, Advocate, Person in Recovery and Founder of The Voices Project
- General Barrye L. Price, CEO, CADCA
- Christopher Landau, Former US Ambassador to Mexico
- Uttam Dhillon, Former Acting Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration
- Timothy Mackey, PhD, Professor, Global Health Program, UCSD and CEO of S-3 Research
- Scott Hadland, MD, Chief of Adolescent Medicine, Mass General for Children/Harvard School
- Hina Talib, MD, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Atria Institute
- Ryan Marino, MD, Medical Toxicologist
- Michael Beckerman, Vice President and Head of Americas Public Policy, TikTok
- Eric Gremminger, ICADC, SAP, CEO, ERP Health
- Avra Siegel, Head of US Policy Programs, Meta
- Jennifer Stout, VP of Global Public Policy at Snap, Inc.
Affected family members are available to speak with media upon request.
UPDATE: Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduce Bipartisan Senate Resolution to recognize May 10, 2022 as National Fentanyl Awareness Day.
On Friday, Senators Diane Feinstein of California and Chuck Grassley of Iowa introduced a bipartisan resolution that would recognize May 10, 2022 as National Fentanyl Awareness Day. With twenty Democrat and Republican co-sponsors, this resolution is expected to pass the Senate in advance of National Fentanyl Awareness Day.
A broad coalition of nonprofit organizations, major corporations, government agencies and schools – including Google, Snap, DEA, Meta, the Ad Council, Shatterproof and CADCA – have come together to launch the first ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day on May 10, 2022. The activation is designed to raise awareness about illicit fentanyl in fake pills and street drugs. Illegally made fentanyl is the primary driver of the recent increase in overdose deaths, and fentanyl involved deaths are fastest growing among 14- to 23-year-olds.
For more information on National Fentanyl Awareness Day and the urgent issue of illicit fentanyl in fake pills and street drugs, please see this April 19th release.
To arrange an interview with an expert or affected family member, please contact Garrett Murch at media@fentanylawarenessday.org.
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Fully diluted Shareholders' Equity up 15%
Achieves Break-even Cash Flow from Operations
Subscription-based Revenue Increased 40%
DENVER, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Intermap Technologies (TSX: IMP) (OTCQX: ITMSF) ("Intermap" or the "Company"), a global leader in geospatial content development and intelligence solutions, today announced filing of consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, along with management's discussion and analysis for the corresponding period and related management certifications for first quarter financial results. The documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
For the quarter ending March 31, 2022, the Company reported revenue of $2.0 million, compared with $0.9 million for the first quarter and $2.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. Acquisition services revenue recovered to $0.6 million after a challenging year in 2021 because of COVID-19. Recurring value-added data services were up 66% due to increased defense spending. Recurring software and solutions were up 43% as the company continues to grow its commercial elevation data-as-a-service (EDaaS) offerings. Consistent with prior periods, Intermap experienced seasonal decline in revenue for the first quarter as government customers allocate the bulk of their contract dollars in the summer months to accommodate September and November year-end budget cycles. Government revenue represented 34% of total revenue for the quarter.
In spite of government customer payment delays caused by COVID-19 quarantines during the quarter, Intermap earned positive operating cash flow. On a fully diluted basis, Intermap revenue per share increased 93% to $0.065 per share, and Shareholders' Equity increased 11% to $0.038 per share, compared with the same period in 2021.
Intermap is engaged with the U.S. Department of Defense and other allied national government agencies on critical strategic initiatives. Defense-related revenue from all countries currently represents approximately 27% of total revenue for the quarter, up from nil in 2021. Some ongoing unclassified government work that has been previously announced includes:
- · Supporting Ukraine's Ministry of Defense with high-resolution, 3D data and analytic services
- · Working with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) to supply low latency foundation data for high-priority national security areas of interest
- · Working on prime contract with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to support its development of GPS-denied navigation solutions
Intermap's subscription-based revenue increased 40% over the first quarter of 2021. Year over year, the Company's insurance business increased 65% and key data contracts increased 28% with increases in the number and size of subscriptions. With the industry recovering from COVID-19, Intermap's aviation business began to recover. Some commercial highlights include:
- New InsitePro® subscription with a top-5 underwriter in the U.S., providing flood risk assessment and flood premium pricing
- First contract for rail solution with Class 1 North American railway company for flood and fire risk management
- New NEXTView™ contract to support automated aircraft landing in the U.S.
- New data subscription contract with leading European airline to provide elevation data as a service for flight planning operations
- Expanded European insurance subscription with Generali for its customized flood hazard maps and analytics
- Renewed flood risk web services subscription to support real estate transactions in the Czech Republic
"We are pleased to report strong year-over-year revenue growth for the first quarter and we are on track for 2022," said Patrick A. Blott, Intermap's Chairman and CEO. "Our government and commercial businesses are winning new customers under high-margin programmatic recurring contract awards and expanding existing relationships. We are confident in our pipeline and well-positioned to execute on our strategy of efficient resource allocation towards highly profitable, recurring revenue and scalable growth."
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Certain information provided in this news release constitutes forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate", "expect", "project", "estimate", "forecast", "will be", "will consider", "intends" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Although Intermap believes that these statements are based on information and assumptions which are current, reasonable and complete, these statements are necessarily subject to a variety of known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Intermap's forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties pertaining to, among other things, cash available to fund operations, availability of capital, revenue fluctuations, nature of government contracts, economic conditions, loss of key customers, retention and availability of executive talent, competing technologies, common share price volatility, loss of proprietary information, software functionality, internet and system infrastructure functionality, information technology security, breakdown of strategic alliances, and international and political considerations, as well as those risks and uncertainties discussed Intermap's Annual Information Form and other securities filings. While the Company makes these forward-looking statements in good faith, should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from those expected. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits that the Company will derive therefrom. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to Intermap or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the date of this news release and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the forward-looking statements made herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities law.
About Intermap Technologies
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Intermap (TSX: IMP; OTCQX: ITMSF) is a global leader in geospatial intelligence solutions. The Company's proprietary 3D NEXTMap® elevation datasets and value-added geospatial collection, processing, analytics, fusion and orthorectification software and solutions are utilized across a range of industries that rely on accurate, high-resolution elevation data. Intermap helps governments build authoritative geospatial datasets and provides solutions for base mapping, transportation, environmental monitoring, topographic mapping, disaster mitigation, smart city integration, public safety and defense. The Company's commercial applications include aviation and UAV flight planning, flood and wildfire insurance, environmental and renewable energy planning, telecommunications, engineering, critical infrastructure monitoring, hydrology, land management, oil and gas and transportation. For more information, please visit www.intermap.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Molecular Partners AG ("Molecular Partners" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MOLN) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Molecular Partners investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Molecular Partners American Depositary Shares pursuant and/or traceable to certain documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about June 16, 2021; and/or (b) Molecular Partners securities between June 16, 2021, and April 26, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
MOLN investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) the Company's product, ensovibep, was less effective at treating COVID-19 than defendants had led investors to believe; that (ii) accordingly, the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") was reasonably likely to require an additional Phase 3 study of ensovibep before granting the drug Emergency Use Authorization ("EUA"); (iii) waning global rates of COVID-19 significantly reduced the Company's chances of securing EUA for ensovibep; (iv) another of the Company's product candidates, MP0310, was less attractive to Molecular Partners' collaborator, Amgen, than defendants had led investors to believe; (v) accordingly, there was a significant likelihood that Amgen would return to global rights of MP0310 to Molecular Partners; (vi) as a result of all the foregoing, the clinical and commercial prospects of ensovibep and MP0310 were overstated; and (vii) as a result, documents issues in connection with the Company's initial public offer and defendants' public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Molecular Partners during the relevant time frame, you have until September 12, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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In the midst of the humanitarian crisis that's followed the Feb. 6 earthquake in Turkey and Syria, one relief supply has been ubiquitous: lentil soup.
"It's cold here," says 28-year-old Aylin Kilinçli at a tent encampment in the hard-hit city of Nurdagi. "When we eat the soup, it warms us," she says.
Kilinçli and her mother have just picked up two steaming cups of lentil soup from volunteer chefs. They cook the soup in 70-gallon metal cauldrons. Because gas and electrical service has been knocked out throughout the area, the lentil soup is bubbling over in pots that sit on cinder blocks over open wood fires.
Other food is also being distributed to the hundreds of thousands of people left homeless by the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake. But throughout the quake-affected zone, lentil soup is a staple.
It's a familiar dish – one of the traditional soups in the area around the city of Gaziantep, home to some 2 million residents. But that's not the only reason for its popularity.
"It is very quick to cook the lentil soup even in an emergency state. Also it is easy to serve," says Gülay Bozkurt, a nutritionist and food engineer in a municipal kitchen that used to prepare free hot meals to distribute to 21 locations across the city. Now the kitchen is serving meals to quake survivors and relief workers.
People can eat it without any utensils, straight out of a bowl, she says. "You can eat it standing up. It is very practical."
"It's very nutritious," she adds, rattling off statistics about the calories, grams of protein, carbohydrates and vitamins per serving.
"Also it's loaded with onions and garlic," which, she says, help ward off infections and colds.
In short, it's a supersoup, especially during a humanitarian disaster. It warms the displaced, fuels rescue crews and serves as a comfort food for residents traumatized by the disaster, even those whose homes survived. Many of themcan't cook at home because the quakes destroyed gas and electric lines.
Faruk Izi is the director of the kitchen where Bozkurt oversees the lentil soup. He says that in the first days of this crisis, when so many people had lost their homes or were afraid to return to them, two things were essential.
"First it was water and then it was soup," he says. The first meal his facility prepared after the earthquake was lentil soup, huge vats of lentil soup. Normally Izi's municipal kitchen provides 13,000 meals a day. On the first day after the quake he says they distributed soup to more than 200,000 people.
"The most important thing that people need is something hot. Therefore we started to cook soup," he says. "We offered lentil soup and tea. In this cold weather having something hot is very important and soup is very important."
Their soup kitchen didn't sustain any damage, he notes – it's a government structure built to rigorous construction standards. The worst thing that happened was that some of the soup spilled.
Mikail Dağtekin, the head chef at the kitchen, says part of the beauty of lentil soup is its simplicity.
"First we boil the water," he says. "We add some olive oil and salt to the water." Then he adds 45 grams of lentils –or roughly a quarter of a cup – for each person they plan to feed. For Dağtekin that means dumping 55-pound sacks of pinkish lentils into the pot. Then he adds in onions and garlic.
"Onion and garlic is the most important part of it. You can't do without them," he says.
Dağtekin, a chef for 30 years, says there is no need for him to set a timer. "Boil it for a while," he says. When the lentils are soft, they're done. Then he mashes them with a long immersion blender that looks more like a power drill than a cooking utensil.
If he has meat broth, he adds broth. If he has no broth, he skips it.
Then he adds enough flour to thicken the soup.
Meanwhile, in another pot he heats up cold-extracted olive oil – that's a process that reportedly retains more nutrients. (Some other chefs say they use liters of melted butter for this step.) To the oil, he adds cumin, bay leaves and ground pepper both black and red. Let the spices seep into the oil but don't let it get too hot, he says. Then he adds some tomato paste into the oil and spices.
The final step in his recipe: Stir the oil mixture into the mashed lentils. Serve hot.
Asked for the secret to making a really good lentil soup, Dağtekin doesn't miss a beat. "We add into it our love," he says with a warm, broad smile.
At a time when so many people affected by the quake are facing so many hardships, the warmth of a traditional soup is about more than just the temperature of the bowl.
Samantha Balaban and Tuğba Öcek contributed to this story
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Kylie Petak went 4-for-4, homered, and drove in four runs, fueling unbeaten North Hunterdon to a 7-6 victory over Metuchen - No. 13 in the NJ.com Top 20 - in Metuchen.
Now winners of 11 in a row, the Lions pitching duo of Skye Cooke and Camryn Campbell did just enough to outlast the Bulldogs in this one. Mia Parker went 2-for-5 with a run batted in for North.
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San Jose crane business flies 1,800 square foot American flag for 4th to honor Vietnam vet
Originally Published: 04 JUL 23 13:10 ET
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SAN JOSE, California (KPIX) -- For nearly two decades, a South Bay construction crane company has carried on a flag-raising tradition during the most patriotic holidays, hoisting a massive American flag hundreds of feet above their business.
"On the Fourth of July, it's about America. On Veterans' Day, it's about the veterans. And on Memorial Day, it's about the people who have given all they have to give," said Lowell Tucker, owner of West Coast Cranes.
Lowell said their newest flag – raised on the eve of the Fourth of July holiday – measures 30 feet high and 60 feet wide. He says it's a grand gesture aimed principally at an audience of one.
"My father flew helicopters in Vietnam. And that's a huge source of pride for me. And once that gets flying today, I shoot my dad a quick little video and call him up," he said.
Lowell said he likewise hopes the country's appreciation for the service and sacrifice of Vietnam-era vets has deepened with time.
"Most of us Americans are aware that of the fact that the Vietnam vets did not get the respect that they deserved. It wasn't political for my father. He went over there and did what he thought he had to do. He was just serving his country at the time," Lowell said.
According to Lowell, the flag-raising tradition stretches back 18 years to when he first opened his business, which was then headquartered in Santa Cruz County.
The business and the flag have grown in the intervening years but he says the sight of the flag billowing in the wind still stirs many of the same emotions.
"Every time we fly that flag, there's just a sense of awe. And it's majestic to see the stars and stripes in the wind," he said.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A poem written for President Joe Biden’s inauguration has been placed on a restricted list at a South Florida elementary school after one parent’s complaint.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, poet Amanda Gorman vowed to fight back. Her poem, “The Hill We Climb” was challenged by the parent of two students at Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes, along with several books.
“I’m gutted,” she wrote. “Robbing children of the chance to find their voices in literature is a violation of their right to free thought and free speech.”
Gorman, who at 17 became the country’s National Youth Poet Laureate, said she wrote the poem “The Hill We Climb,” so “all young people could see themselves in a historical moment,” and that she’s received countless letters and videos from children who were inspired to write their own poems.
She became an international sensation at Biden’s inauguration, where she was the youngest poet to read at the ceremony since Robert Frost was invited to John F. Kennedy’s in 1961.
In “The Hill We Climb,” Gorman references everything from Biblical scripture to “Hamilton,” and at times echoes the oratory of Kennedy and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. With urgency and assertion she begins by asking, “Where can we find light/In this never-ending shade?” and used her own poetry and life story as an answer.
She said she planned to share a message of hope for Biden’s inauguration without ignoring “the evidence of discord and division.” She had completed a little more than half of the poem before Jan. 6 and the siege of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.
The poem and books are still available in the media center for middle school-aged children, Ana Rhodes, a spokesperson for the Miami-Dade school district, said in a statement.
While book bans are not new, they are happening much more frequently, especially in Florida — where Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has championed policies that allow the censorship of books some have deemed inappropriate for children in schools, causing national uproar.
DeSantis, who entered the 2024 presidential race Wednesday, has leaned heavily into cultural divides on race, sexual orientation and gender as he gains support from conservative voters who decide Republican primary elections.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre condemned the decision to ban Gorman’s poem, saying Biden and his administration stands with her.
“The President was proud to have Ms. Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet, speak at his inauguration,” she said.
“Banning books is censorship, period,” she added. “It limits American freedom — Americans’ freedom — and we should all stand against that type of act.”
Yecenia Martinez, principal of the K-8 school, which is part of the Miami-Dade public school system, did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment about the poem’s ban. The school is named after Bob Graham, a former Democratic governor and U.S. senator from Florida.
Daily Salinas, the parent who objected to the poem and books, told the Miami Herald she’s not “for eliminating or censoring any books.” Salinas said she wants materials to be appropriate. It was not immediately clear what she objected to in Gorman’s poem.
After her complaint, a materials review committee made up of three teachers, a library media specialist, a guidance counselor and the principal, determined one of the books in question was balanced and age appropriate, and would remain available for all students, the newspaper reported.
The other four were deemed “better suited” or “more appropriate” for middle school students. The books were to remain in the middle school section of the media center, the review concluded.
“And let’s be clear: most of the forbidden works are by authors who have struggled for generations to get on the bookshelves,” Gorman’s post said. “The majority of these censored works are by queer and non-white voices.”
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Scientists have demonstrated a new way to study conditions like autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and schizophrenia.
The approach involves transplanting a cluster of living human brain cells from a dish in the lab to the brain of a newborn rat, a team from Stanford University reports in the journal Nature.
The cluster, known as a brain organoid, then continues to develop in ways that mimic a human brain and may allow scientists to see what goes wrong in a range of neuropsychiatric disorders.
"It's definitely a step forward," says Paola Arlotta, a prominent brain organoid researcher at Harvard University who was not involved in the study. "The ultimate goal of this work is to begin to understand features of complex diseases like schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder."
But the advance is likely to make some people uneasy, says bioethicist Insoo Hyun, director of life sciences at the Museum of Science in Boston and an affiliate of the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics.
"There is a tendency for people to assume that when you transfer the biomaterials from one species into another, you transfer the essence of that animal into the other," Hyun says, adding that even the most advanced brain organoids are still very rudimentary versions of a human brain.
Clearing a scientific obstacle
The success in transplanting human brain organoids into a living animal appears to remove a major barrier to using them as models of human disease. It also represents the culmination of seven years of work overseen by Dr. Sergiu Pasca, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford.
Human brain organoids are made from pluripotent stem cells, which can be coaxed into becoming various types of brain cells. These cells are grown in a rotating container known as a bioreactor, which allows the cells to spontaneously form brain-like spheres about the size of a small pea.
But after a few months, the lab-grown organoids stop developing, says Pasca, whose lab at Stanford devised the transplant technique. Individual neurons in the cluster remain relatively small, he says, and make relatively few connections.
"No matter how long we keep them in a dish, they still do not become as complex as human neurons would be in an actual human brain," Pasca says. That may be one reason organoids have yet to reveal much about the origins of complex neuropsychiatric disorders, he says.
So Pasca's team set out to find an environment for the organoids that would allow them to continue growing and maturing. They found one in the brains of newborn rats.
"We discovered that the [organoid] grows, over the span of a few months, about nine times in volume," Pasca says. "In the end it covers roughly about a third of a rat's hemisphere."
The transplanted cells don't seem to cause problems for the rats, who behave normally as they grow, Pasca says.
"The rat tissue is just pushed aside," he says. "But now you also have a group of human cells that are integrating into the circuitry."
The human cells begin to make connections with rat cells. Meanwhile, the rat's blood vessels begin to supply the human cells with oxygen and nutrients.
A link to the senses
Pasca's team placed each organoid in an area of the rat brain that processes sensory information. After a few months, the team did an experiment that suggested the human cells were reacting to whatever the rat was sensing.
"When you stimulate the whiskers of the rat, the majority of human neurons are engaged in an electrical activity that follows that stimulation," Pasca says.
Another experiment suggests the human cells could even influence a rat's behavior.
The team trained rats to associate stimulation of their human cells with a reward – a drink of water. Eventually, the rats began to seek water whenever the human cells were stimulated.
In a final experiment, Pasca's team set out to show how transplanted organoids could help identify the brain changes associated with a specific human disorder. They chose Timothy Syndrome, a very rare genetic disorder that affects brain development in ways that can cause symptoms of autism spectrum disorder.
The team compared organoids made from the stem cells of healthy people with organoids made from the stem cells of patients with the syndrome. In the lab, the cell clusters looked the same.
"But once we transplanted and we looked 250 days later, we discovered that while control cells grew dramatically, patient cells failed to do so," Pasca says.
A better model, with ethical concerns
The experiments show that Pasca's team has developed a better model for studying human brain disorders, Arlotta says.
The key seems to be providing the transplanted organoids with sensory information that they don't get growing in a dish, she says, noting that an infant's brain needs this sort of stimulation to develop normally.
"It's the stuff that we get after we are born," she says, "especially when we begin to experience the world and hear sound, see light, and so on."
But as brain organoids become more like actual human brains, scientists will have to consider the ethical and societal implications of this research, Arlotta says.
"We need to be able to watch it, consider it, discuss it and stop it if we think we think one day we are at the point where we shouldn't progress," she says. "I think we are far, far away from that point right now."
Even the most advanced brain organoids have nothing even remotely like the capabilities of a human brain, says Hyun, who posted a video conversation he had with Pasca to coincide with the publication of the new study.
Yet many ethical discussions have focused on the possibility that an organoid could attain human-like consciousness.
"I think that's a mistake," Hyun says. "We don't exactly know what we mean by 'human-like consciousness,' and the nearer issue, the more important issue, is the well-being of the animals used in the research."
He says that wasn't a problem in the Pasca lab's experiments because the organoids didn't seem to harm the animals or change their behavior.
If human brain organoids are grown in larger, more complex animal brains, Hyun says, the cell clusters might develop in ways that cause the animals to suffer.
"What I'm concerned about," he says, "is what's next."
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NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (PANL) on Wednesday reported net income of $3.5 million in its first quarter.
The Newport, Rhode Island-based company said it had profit of 8 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 11 cents per share.
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SHANGHAI, China, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 15th edition WieTec China, the leading expo platform for environmental industry concluded successfully on June 7th at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Hongqiao) in Shanghai. In the first year of China's full economic recovery, the exhibition achieved a new record in overall scale, bringing together exhibitors from 3,500+ brands and 90,000+ high-quality products in the environmental industry. Moreover, it attracted 100,000+ professional buyers during the three-day event, making it a world class trade fair.
Since its inception in 2007, the organizer has worked tirelessly for 16 years to cultivate a small trade exhibition into a flagship platform for the Environmental industry worldwide. As China's economic restructuring deepens with greater focus on the dual carbon national goals, the Environmental Protection industry is facing unprecedented transformation. The market is shifting from simple pollution control to systematic environmental and ecological governance and integrated resources recycling. The rapid rise of new and renewable energy industries and commercial decarbon demand has brought opportunities for enterprises.
In the new era and new format, it is a challenge and responsibility for the organizer to explore the growth markets, improve the quality of technical exchanges, and expand trade opportunities. To achieve these strategic goals, WieTec China not only needs to refine the development path but also pursue internationalization. It is mission critical to evaluate the resources and capabilities of international partner.
The organizer of WieTec China has now established the strategic partnership with the leading exhibition group Informa Markets, which has international reach and strong track record. With this partnership, WieTec China will broaden the development scope to continuously create value for the industry and customers. Informa Markets holds over 450 international B2B exhibitions and brand events in 15 professional markets each year, creating platforms for customers, partners, and communities, promote transactions, and help businesses thrive.
This strong alliance with Informa Markets will bring far-reaching positive impacts to the entire WieTec China exhibition and the environmental community. The organizer will fully connect with the strong overseas resources and the international network of Informa Markets to strengthen the scale of overseas exhibitors and visitors, expand domestic and international technical exchange channels, and enhance the role as an international trade platform. We trust the strategic partnership will further strengthen the leading position of WieTec China.
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Applications Now Open for the New Choice Privileges Select Mastercard and Previously Announced Choice Privileges Mastercard
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) debuts the Choice Privileges Select Mastercard, a premium credit card offering for travelers who want to accelerate the amount of points they can earn during participating Choice Hotels stays and on everyday spend. The new $95-annual-fee Choice Privileges Select Mastercard joins the Choice Privileges Mastercard, a $0-annual-fee card announced in February, as the two new credit card offerings for members of Choice Privileges.
For a limited time, consumers can apply for the Choice Privileges Select Mastercard and receive 90,000 points after spending $3,000 in qualifying purchases in the first three months and have their $95 annual fee waived for the first year. In addition, Choice Privileges Select cardholders will earn 30,000 points at each annual anniversary.
Both cards start accepting applications beginning today and provide accelerated earn on everyday purchases including at gas stations, grocery stores, home improvement and on phone plans, plus the fastest way to earn points during stays at 7,500 participating Choice Hotels properties across 22 upscale, midscale and extended stay brands located in nearly 50 countries and territories.
Additional benefits include:
Whether staying at the Cambria Hotel Napa Valley, the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson in Flagstaff, Arizona, Comfort Suites on the way to Joshua Tree National Park in California or planning a long-awaited family trip to Radisson Blu Aruba, members who have the Choice Privileges Select Mastercard or Choice Privileges Mastercard will be able to unlock rewards nights faster across Choice's expanded portfolio.
"Our new co-brand card options with Mastercard offer tremendous value whether you're a frequent traveler or travel occasionally," said Robert McDowell, chief commercial officer, Choice Hotels International. "Even with the everyday benefits, these cards have something for everyone during and in-between stays at participating hotels including our newly expanded portfolio of upscale brands Cambria, Ascend Hotel Collection, Radisson Blu and Radisson."
"At a time when travel remains a priority, Mastercard is focused on helping unlock one-of-a-kind experiences, while delivering piece of mind through enhanced safety and security features," said Chiro Aikat, EVP, U.S. Market Development, North America, Mastercard. "We are delighted to partner with Choice Hotels on the new Choice Privileges Mastercard to offer cardmembers even more enhanced benefits ahead of the summer travel season."
For more information on the Choice Privileges Mastercard credit cards visit choicehotels.com/creditcards and to enroll in Choice Privileges Rewards Program for free, visit choicehotels.com/choice-privileges.
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Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With nearly 7,500 hotels, representing almost 630,000 rooms, in 47 countries and territories as of December 31, 2022, the Choice® family of hotel brands provides business and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay and economy segments. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers members a faster way to rewards, with personalized benefits starting on day one. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.
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FELICE debuts its first-ever Florida location, bringing an unparalleled Tuscan culinary experience to Related Companies' The Square in West Palm
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- All-day Tuscan dining destination, FELICE, which is part of the successful SA Hospitality Group that also owns Sant Ambroeus and Casa Lever, unveils its first Florida restaurant, located on the first floor of 360 Rosemary in The Square neighborhood of West Palm Beach. The restaurant will offer guests a taste of century-old recipes made with the finest, artisanal Italian products, which has earned the restaurant a loyal following with its New York locations.
"After recently expanding FELICE from NYC to the outskirts of New York, introducing the restaurant to another part of the country was a natural next step," said Jacopo Giustiniani, partner and chief operating officer at SA Hospitality Group. "With the boom in New Yorkers relocating to the Sunshine State and the region becoming a leader in the culinary industry, we know South Florida has a strong appetite for what we offer."
Tasked to design an elevated and classic Italian eatery, Meyer Davis combined their aesthetic with FELICE'S known inviting and cozy atmosphere. Upon entry, guests are drawn to the custom curved bar made of arabescato corchia stone and clad with Italian tiles. The plastered walls reach up to the high ceilings– and a rich color palette with walnut finishes create a space that provides a grand yet comfortable ambience. FELICE adds to the lifestyle of The Square, providing a social sanctuary where guests can enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine.
"Within our rapidly diversifying and culinary-focused neighborhood, there's undoubtably an insatiable demand for the exquisite and authentic Italian flavors of FELICE," says Gopal Rajegowda, partner, Related Southeast.
Serving authentic Tuscan cuisine, FELICE's menus, led by Executive Chef Roberto Maurizio, features signature favorites such as French Toast (homemade brioche, mixed berries, creme Anglaise) and Vegetable Frittata (spinach, tomato) in the morning and Pappardelle Alla Salsiccia (pappardelle pasta, Italian sausage, endive, Porcini mushrooms, Parmigiano-Reggiano), and Branzino Al Cartoccio (oven roasted Greek branzino, potato, olive, fresh herbs) during lunch and dinner.
"Our goal is to transport guests to the rolling hills of Tuscany through our menu at FELICE West Palm," said Chef Roberto Maurizio. "By sourcing ingredients locally and from Italy, we're able to take the best of both destinations and turn that into a fantastic culinary experience."
The extensive Italian-driven wine program at FELICE West Palm will feature a collection of beloved varietals, blends and esoteric grapes that can only be found in Italy, including a large selection of vintages of Super Tuscan and Brunello wines. Guests visiting this location will find a heavy focus being placed on highlighting organic, biodynamic, sulfate-free, sustainable and natural wines, which includes three signature house labels: Felice Chardonnay, Felice Sangiovese and Felice Rosato.
The coffee program honors traditional Italian coffee culture with espresso and cappuccino beverages that will be crafted using signature blends by Trucillo and Ammirati.
Located at 366 South Rosemary Avenue, FELICE West Palm is now open for dinner, Sunday through Thursday from 5 pm to 10 pm and Friday through Saturday from 5 pm to 11 pm. Lunch service will begin on Monday, January 30, 2023, and will be offered Monday through Friday from 11 am – 4 pm.
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New York-based hot spot, FELICE, is bringing its esteemed Italian fare to The Square neighborhood in West Palm Beach, transporting guests from South Florida to the small towns of Tuscany. The neighborhood restaurant, which is part of the successful SA Hospitality Group, offers guests a taste of century-old recipes made with the finest, artisanal Italian products and fresh, locally sourced seasonal produce, embodying the truest essence of Italian cuisine. Known for being an all-day dining destination, FELICE caters to those looking for a morning espresso, an evening aperitivo and everything in between. For more information on FELICE, please visit https://www.felicerestaurants.com/.
For almost forty years, Sant Ambroeus has served as one of New York's most beloved Italian restaurants, offering contemporary Milanese cuisine and exceptional service in unrivaled locations. The original Sant Ambroeus opened its doors in Milan in 1936, quickly acquiring a devoted following in Northern Italy's cosmopolitan capital. Partners Gherardo Guarducci and Dimitri Pauli have translated these old-world sensibilities from the original Sant Ambroeus location to appeal to American diners, importing generations of Italian culinary tradition via its restaurants and coffee bars to a selective group of New York neighborhoods including the Upper East Side, Soho, West Village, Southampton, Palm Beach, Florida, as well as with the debut of Sant Ambroeus Coffee Bars at the Loews Regency Hotel, Sotheby's Auction House and Hanley New York. Guarducci and Pauli have since expanded Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group's offerings with the addition of Casa Lever, an elegant, fine-dining Italian restaurant located in Midtown Manhattan's landmarked Lever House building. Additionally, the hospitality group includes Felice Ristorante & Wine Bars, a collection of four Tuscan-inspired neighborhood favorites in partnership with Jacopo Giustiniani. For more information on SA Hospitality Group, please visit www.sahospitalitygroup.com.
Headquartered in the heart of rapidly expanding Downtown West Palm, Related Southeast is Related Companies' locally-based, global real estate and lifestyle company that has redeveloped Downtown West Palm into one of the nation's fastest growing commercial, retail, culinary, art and tourism destinations. Related Southeast leads the market in Class A office with 1.3M square feet of existing commercial holdings, 275,000 square feet under construction at 1 Flagler and an additional 1.3M office space in the pipeline; is under construction with mixed-use luxury apartment building 575 Rosemary, and owns the celebrated destinations of The Square, Hilton West Palm Beach, RH West Palm and the historic Harriet Himmel Theater. The dynamic neighborhood of The Square recently underwent a $700 million transformation designed to foster culture and enrich the community with lush green spaces; a diverse mix of experiential retail and culinary offerings; the largest concentration of public art installed by a private company in Palm Beach County, featuring renowned artists such as Yinka Shonibare, CBE, and Jeppe Hein; rich cultural and educational programming and modern residences. For more information about Related Southeast, please visit www.relatedsoutheast.com.
Meyer Davis is a multi-disciplinary design studio founded by Will Meyer and Gray Davis. The award-winning firm has established itself at the forefront of high end commercial and residential design practices throughout the U.S. and abroad, through its work on private residences, hotels, restaurants, retail experiences, and workplace environments. Meyer Davis designs seamless physical experiences tailored to their client's individuality, combining principles of great design with a clear vision for the experience they seek to create. The designers consider each new project an opportunity to bring a unique and powerful story to life. Playing with space, form, texture, and light, they develop a visual experience that seeks to compel and inspire. Meyer Davis believes that great design works on multiple levels, weaving together bold design moves and striking details to ensure that when completed, each project makes an immediate and lasting impact. For more info, please visit https://www.meyerdavis.com/.
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As New Mexico wrestles with climate change reducing its water supplies, a mostly untapped source can be found draining under tubs, sinks and washing machines.
Known as gray water, it is dirtier than drinking water but far cleaner than effluent, enabling it with proper filtration to be reused for irrigation and flushing toilets.
Gray water is most widely used to irrigate lawns, trees, shrubs and, if done carefully, gardens.
Owners must install a system that filters and funnels the water to the landscaping, with the cost varying depending on the volume and functions.
State governments’ resistance to people tapping gray water has decreased over the years, especially as the West struggles with
a two-decade drought symptomatic of the climate growing warmer and drier and depleting water supplies.
New Mexico is one of the least restrictive Western states, allowing systems that pipe 250 gallons or less per day to be installed with no permit.
However, the state lets local jurisdictions enact more stringent regulations.
Both the city of Santa Fe and Bernalillo County require permits for all gray water systems, even the smallest and most basic.
One gray water expert said the local restrictions aren’t too cumbersome and won’t impede the overall trend of people capturing a vital supplemental resource that’s literally going down the drain.
“It is part of the solution that we all are going to adopt sometime,” said Doug Pushard, co-founder of the nonprofit KUELWater, during a water summit Thursday in
Santa Fe.
Untapped potential
Irrigation systems typically are placed underground to water roots of trees and vegetation, partly for efficiency but also to prevent the gray water from making contact with people, said Pushard, who’s working to upgrade gray water codes in New Mexico and Colorado.
Gray water is potentially a huge resource in the drought-challenged West, with New Mexico generating 80 million gallons daily, and neighboring Arizona 280 million gallons a day.
California could reach
1.5 billion gallons of gray water per day.
“Of course we can’t tap into all of that water because every home is plumbed differently and existing buildings have challenges. … But just so you see, there really is a lot of water that we’re talking about,” said Laura Allen, co-founder of Greywater Action.
Her group was involved in research that showed people who used gray water to irrigate saved an average of 17 gallons a day, Allen said.
There are additional benefits to diverting this water to the landscape, such as growing food, enhancing wildlife habitat and reducing wildfire risks by hydrating vegetation, Allen said.
And users become more aware of the stuff they are putting into their gray water, such as harsh detergents, and can shift to greener practices, she said.
One of the more basic models is a laundry-to-landscape system that diverts gray water from washing machines for irrigation and requires no plumbing alterations, Allen said.
Water from a washing machine is pumped to an irrigation tube, which channels it to the trees, bushes and plants, she said. The owner must ensure the gray water doesn’t flow into nearby creeks or groundwater, Allen added.
Gray water pulled from showers, bathroom sinks and tubs requires some plumbing modifications, Allen said.
In one system, the water drains through pipes by gravity to mulch basins that filter it as it flows to the roots of trees and shrubs, she said.
In New Mexico, fruit and nut trees are the only crops allowed to be irrigated with gray water.
In one of the most commonly used systems, the gray water drained from a bathroom and washing machine goes into a buried tank, and from there
it is pumped through underground irrigation lines, Pushard said.
The system is designed to send surplus water into the sewer, he added.
As long the volume remains under 250 gallons a day and is gravity-fed — and not a pressurized system — no additional permitting is required in New Mexico, he said.
A more complicated system, designed to hold water through the winter to irrigation season, funnels it through an aeration filter into a 2,500-gallon tank that is buried deep enough so the water is stored below the freeze line, Pushard said.
This system requires both a building permit and a state environmental permit, he said.
Prices vary, he said, ranging from $250 for a basic laundry-to-landscape setup to $5,000-plus for a multifaceted, higher-volume system.
Kitchen water has the biggest regulatory sticking points.
Allen said most of the world considers water from kitchen sinks as gray, but only 15 states deem it some form of gray water; most states have concerns about organic matter, greases, bacteria and other impurities.
New Mexico doesn’t view water from kitchen sinks or dishwashers as gray, citing potential health risks in the State Engineer’s Office guidelines.
Allen contends a couple of studies, with shaky research, have exaggerated the risks.
The biggest problem with kitchen water is the food scraps and greases clogging filters, but that’s more of a design challenge than a health issue, she said.
if people minimize organic matter in the water they pump out for irrigation and filter it through underground mulch, kitchen water can work, Allen said.
Care should be taken in general when it comes to gray water, Allen said.
For instance, using plant-friendly soaps and detergents and not pumping out water from washing machines after doing a load of laundry with soiled diapers, she said.
Not everyone favors it
Pushard said an ongoing conflict throughout the West is the use of gray water versus reclaimed water from treated effluent.
Utilities want as much wastewater as possible to flow through their pipelines so they can treat it and then sell it for commercial and municipal uses or return it to rivers, Pushard said.
The most extreme example is Las Vegas, Nev., which bars any gray water use.
Water managers confirmed a preference for reclaimed water.
Jesse Roach, Santa Fe’s Water Division director, said the city offers a $175 rebate on laundry-to-landscape systems.
But the city is focused more on supplying treated effluent to irrigate golf courses, parks and its other turf, Roach said.
The city also aims to build a return-flow system to pipe treated wastewater into the Rio Grande to bolster its San Juan-Chama Project allocations, he said, referring to the federal water the city receives every year.
Increased reuse of indoor water will help build resiliency amid climate change and community growth, Roach said, but he added reducing the use of potable water outdoors will be more important than gray water programs.
“I believe we will shift towards increased … use of rainwater rather than gray water for landscaping,” Roach said.
In an email, an Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Authority spokesperson wrote officials see the systemwide reuse program is preferable to individual gray water systems.
“We are able to control the quality of the recycled water from our system,” spokesperson David Morris wrote, which enables the agency to ensure it meets state and federal standards.
Treated water also can be returned to the river, benefiting it and the utility in ways not possible if households divert it for their reuse, he added.
Santa Fe County doesn’t offer incentives for gray water use, but a development code does recommend new houses come with irrigation systems for this water, spokesperson Olivia Romero wrote in an email.
Pushard said he would like to see a statute requiring builders to assess whether a gray water system would be practical in a new home, given the landscape. If it is, then install it, he said.
Requiring them to add plumbing to accommodate gray water wouldn’t work, he said, noting that Tucson, Ariz., passed a law making it a mandatory feature on new homes, and many went unused.
With custom homes, it’s up to the owners on how they want to irrigate, if at all, Pushard said.
“I much prefer the option,” he said.
“If you don’t want to do gray water, do rainwater. If you don’t want to do rainwater, then rip out all of your grass.”
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(EDITOR’S NOTE — Orlando Magic rookie and No. 1 overall draft pick Paolo Banchero is doing a periodic diary with The Associated Press this season to chronicle his first year in the NBA. This is his third installment. The Magic had the worst record in he league through the first 25 games of his rookie campaign, then won 14 of their next 25 games. He’s averaging 20.5 points and 6.3 rebounds.)
Everything started to get better when we started to get healthy.
We were 5-20 in our first 25 games, then 14-11 in our next 25 games, and a lot of that was about health. Getting Markelle Fultz back was a huge help. And a lot of other guys have gotten healthier. But I think once we got some wins and saw how we were winning, we realized we could sustain it.
Obviously, you have to have a certain level of focus to do it. But we saw in our six-game winning streak, the teams we were beating and the way we were beating them, that it wasn’t a fluke. I think that just kind of motivated us and it still motivates us. We’ve got places we want to reach and we’ve got to stay focused. But it all changed when we got guys healthy, saw what we’re supposed to look like and how well we played together.
That just speaks to the guys that we have on this team and the confidence we have in each other — the confidence we have in ourselves as players. Markelle’s a No. 1 pick. He’s not scared of anything. He feels he’s the best at what he does. Franz Wagner is a star. I mean, look at the leap he’s taken in in his second year. In my opinion, he’s the best second-year player in the league. And I’m a No. 1 pick and I feel the same way about myself as those guys do. We’ve just got guys who aren’t scared of the moment, aren’t scared to be great.
We’ve almost matched last season’s win total already. I wasn’t here last year, but just talking to the guys who were, you see how much they appreciate where we’re at right now. When you really think about it, it’s crazy. It makes me want to be part of the change around here even more. It’s exciting and it’s motivating. It makes you want more. And winning makes you want more winning.
The Orlando Magic, around the league, we’ve kind of been not taken seriously. We’ve been looked at as a franchise that’s struggling. So, we just continue to earn the respect. We’re going to have to go out and take it. Teams aren’t just going to give it to us. It’s fun, though. I like winning games and like seeing the look on other people’s faces, you know, you can tell they’re kind of sick when they lose to us. But it’s lovely. I like it.
We got another big boost when Jonathan Isaac came back. I was in high school when he hurt his knee, my junior year. Which is crazy. We’ve all seen the work he was putting in at the AdventHealth Training Center every day, trying to get back out there after 2-1/2 years. And when he got to play finally, it did a lot for me and the rest of the guys. Most of us had never played with him. Just seeing him get out there was crazy, just really encouraging. When someone’s out that long, it’s hard to comprehend them even coming back on the court. To see him actually get out there and be comfortable, making plays, making shots, getting steals, it made me super excited. It was great. It was a special moment to be a part of, and then him hitting his first shot, it was impressive.
I got to catch up recently with my college coach Mike Krzyzewski on his radio show. Coach K, he was in the spotlight for 40 years, so he’s enjoying retirement, enjoying spending time around his family, watching everything from afar. I hadn’t talked to him in probably like two months. I didn’t expect to get the invite to his show so soon, but I definitely wasn’t going to say no. That’s my guy. I love him. It was great. He checks in with his NBA guys here and there, lets you know he’s watching. He’s always watching. I know that. But he gives you space.
So now we’re in the second half of the season. We’re going to play some meaningful games. We’re playing well right now. We’re in the mix for the play-in. But we’re not getting caught up in that, not looking too far ahead, just taking it game by game and having laser focus for each game. We’ve learned that when we do that, we tend to win.
We’re not there yet, but we’re trying to get there. We’re getting there.
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Karolina Muchova vs. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova: Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch | French Open
With only three rounds left in the French Open, Karolina Muchova (No. 43) and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (No. 333) will battle it out in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, June 6.
You can watch Pavlyuchenkova try to take down Muchova on Tennis Channel.
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Karolina Muchova vs. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Date and TV Info
- Round: Quarterfinal
- Date: Tuesday, June 6
- TV Channel: Tennis Channel (Watch on Fubo)
- Court Surface: Clay
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Muchova vs. Pavlyuchenkova Matchup Info
- Muchova took down Elina Avanesyan 6-4, 6-3 in the Round of 16 on Sunday.
- Muchova was beaten in the round of 16 of her previous tournament (the Internazionali BNL d'Italia) 4-6, 7-6, 2-6 by No. 35-ranked Paula Badosa on May 16.
- Pavlyuchenkova advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating No. 28-ranked Elise Mertens 3-6, 7-6, 6-3 on Sunday.
- In her last tournament (the Internationaux de Strasbourg) on May 25, Pavlyuchenkova went up against Lauren Davis in the quarterfinals and lost 6-1, 6-7, 0-6.
- In three head-to-head matches, Pavlyuchenkova has beaten Muchova two times, while Muchova has won one match. Muchova won their last matchup 7-5, 6-3 in the Round of 32 of the Wimbledon on July 3, 2021.
- Pavlyuchenkova and Muchova have matched up for seven sets, and it's been Pavlyuchenkova who has emerged with the upper hand, claiming four of them. Muchova has been victorious in three sets.
- In 77 total games, Pavlyuchenkova has the upper hand, earning the win in 40 of them, while Muchova has won 37.
Muchova vs. Pavlyuchenkova Odds and Probabilities
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DETROIT - You can now immersive yourself in the magical world of the “Nutcracker” at a new floor-to-ceiling installation, just in time for Christmas.
The same people behind “Immersive Van Gogh,” “Immersive Klimt,” “Immersive King Tut” and the upcoming “Disney Animation Immersive Experience,” now bring this timeless holiday classic at Detroit’s Lighthouse ArtSpace, located at 311 East Grand River Avenue, through the end of December. Tickets starting at $29.99, can be purchased here.
“Immersive Nutcracker” features animated characters alongside footage of professional ballet dancers. The 30-minute experience is set to the music of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky and encompasses visitors in more than 500,000 cubic feet of projections composed of over 1 million frames of video.
“They’re taking the classic “Nutcracker” story and really adapting it so it’s great for all ages,” said Matt Karr, venue manager for Lighthouse ArtSpace Detroit. “You have these whimsical different scenarios in different areas. You have the animation that’s beautiful and there’s also world renowned professional ballet dancers in which people have connected to “Nutcracker” in the past.”
The exhibition includes some of the most iconic moments from “The Nutcracker” like “The March of the Toys” and “The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.”
“The “Nutcracker” story is woven throughout with different elements of design and art, putting them all together, which is what Lighthouse Immersive is all about,” added Karr.
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(NEXSTAR) – Deep in the center of the Earth is the inner core, which spans roughly 746 miles and is composed of primarily pure, solid iron, NASA explains. Though we’ve long believed – and research has shown – that the inner core rotates, a new study suggests it may have “paused” its spin and could even have reversed.
The liquid outer core that surrounds the inner core causes Earth’s magnetic field. According to NASA, as the molten iron and nickel in the outer core move, they create electrical currents that result in a magnetic field. The outer core also allows the inner core to spin on its own, Nature explains.
Though scientists can’t track the core directly, they can analyze seismic waves caused by earthquakes – and Cold War-era nuclear weapon tests – as they reach the core. That’s what study co-authors Yi Yang and Xiaodong Song, seismologists at Peking University in Beijing, did for their new research, which was published in the Nature Geoscience journal on Monday.
Based on their analysis of seismic waves caused by similar earthquakes dating back to the 1960s, Yang and Song said they found that the inner core’s rotation seems to have “paused” between 2009 and 2020 and could even be reversing “by a small amount.”
Sounds concerning, right? Don’t be alarmed – this likely isn’t the first time our inner core has come to a halt. Instead, they believe the change is “associated with a gradual turning-back of the inner core as part of an approximately seven-decade oscillation.”
According to Yang and Song, results from their study also suggest “another overturn or a slowdown of the rotation around the early 1970s.”
The seismologists said their findings – changes in how fast seismic waves traveled through the inner core – coincide “with changes in several other geophysical observations, especially the length of day and magnetic field,” which are both areas that are impacted by the inner core’s movement, research has shown.
While the changes are “valid,” what Yang and Song found may not be exactly what’s happening in the depths of our planet. John Vidale, a professor of earth sciences at the University of Southern California that wasn’t involved in the study, noted “several competing ideas” about the Earth’s core to The Wall Street Journal.
This includes theories that the inner core reverses its rotation more frequently than the 70 years Yang and Song determined and that it stopped rotating in the early 2000s.
“No matter which model you like, there’s some data that disagrees with it,” Vidale told The New York Times.
Vidale recently co-authored a study that showed the inner core changed its spin between 1969 and 1974, and that it seems to oscillate “a couple of kilometers every six years.”
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Move on from COVID? Child care disruptions continue
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and CLAIRE SAVAGE
Associated Press/Report for America
Forty-seven. That’s how many days of child care Kathryn Anne Edwards’ 3-year-old son has missed in the past year.
RSV, COVID-19 and two bouts of the dreaded preschool scourge of hand, foot and mouth disease struck one after another. The illnesses were so disruptive that the labor economist quit her full-time job at the Rand Corp., a think tank. She switched last month to independent contract work to give her more flexibility to care for her son and 4-month-old daughter.
In the first and even second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, multi-week quarantines and isolations were common for many Americans, especially children. But nine weeks of missed child care, nearly three years in?
“The rest of the world has moved on from the crisis that I’m still in,” said Edwards, who studies women’s issues. “That’s sometimes how it feels like to me.”
This fall and winter have upended life for working parents of little children, who thought the worst of the pandemic was behind them. The arrival of vaccines for younger children and the end of quarantines for COVID exposure were supposed to bring relief.
Instead, families were treated to what some called a “tripledemic.” Flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus cases collided, stressing children’s hospitals and threatening the already imperiled child care system. Even parents of babies with less serious cases of COVID-19 have run into 10-day isolation rules that have taxed the patience of employers.
A record-high 104,000 people missed work in October because of child care problems, surpassing even early pandemic levels, Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows. Child care-related absences fell to 59,000 in November, but numbers still surpass typical pre-pandemic levels.
The instability has hurt many working parents’ finances. Most of those who missed work in October because of child care problems didn’t get paid, according to an analysis from the Center for American Progress, a left-leaning think tank.
Now, doctors are bracing for the number of sick children to rise after families gathered for the holidays.
“I think we’re going to have to be ready to do it all over again,” said Dr. Eric Biondi, director of pediatric hospital medicine at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center in Maryland.
Illnesses among teachers and children have strained a child care system that’s already short-staffed.
“This is the worst year I’ve ever seen in my entire life,” said Shaunna Baillargeon, owner of Muddy Puddles Early Learning Program in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. She faces “a constant battle of staff and children being sick with a different virus every day,” with no backups if a teacher calls in sick.
At the Washington, D.C., day care where Jana Williams teaches, illness has caused classroom shutdowns almost weekly since October. Her 19-month-old daughter is also enrolled there, coming down with the same viruses.
“It’s stressful,” she said before Christmas, when she was home with her sick toddler. “You want to stay home and care for your child. But then it’s like, you have to get to work.”
During the early months of the pandemic, women in the prime of their careers left the labor market at a rate far exceeding men. They were more likely to work in the service-oriented fields that were decimated, and they often were caring for children, Edwards said.
Women have since returned to the workforce, particularly women of color, said economist Diane Swonk of professional services firm KPMG.
But the participation of prime-age working women in the U.S. lags most industrialized nations, Swonk said. Advocates have long blamed the country’s lack of universal preschool and paid family leave.
Finding child care and heading back to work has proved far from simple. At the pandemic’s height, more than one-third of day care jobs were lost, Edwards said. Staffing hasn’t fully recovered. As of November, the country had 8% fewer child care workers than before the pandemic, Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows.
The strong labor market has driven up the cost to hire new workers. That means child care spots are pricey and hard to find. Even centers with openings may close when staff or kids are sick.
That babies and toddlers are prone to illnesses adds to the challenge. In the wake of COVID, day cares are more anxious about accepting a snotty toddler.
Isolation guidelines have hit parents of babies especially hard. While older preschoolers who have COVID-19 may return with masks after five days, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends children under 2 stay home for 10 days, or until they test negative twice, 48 hours apart.
One issue is masks aren’t recommended for the under-2 crowd. Their smaller airways mean wearing them can increase the risk of suffocation, according to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio.
Not all centers are adhering to the CDC’s guidance. But many are following it to the letter, or even going further.
When Chicago educator Tamisha Holifield and her daughter had COVID-19 in May, the toddler had to miss 15 days of child care. Bouts of colds have followed, in what Holifield described as a “constant whirlwind” of sickness that has been stressful both financially and emotionally.
“It’s a major inconvenience. But I’m a single parent, so I don’t have a choice. If I drop the ball, the game is over,” Holifield said.
Disruption from illness can have ripple effects on young kids. Unduly stressed parents can become a stress on the baby, which can in turn cause sleep, gastrointestinal or socialization problems, said Dr. Sherri Alderman, a developmental-behavioral pediatrician.
The situation has also strained employers. Brad Lukas, chief nursing officer at Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital in Michigan, has seen eight or nine nurses calling out per shift, some because of sick children.
“We’re seeing a lot of people reduce their hours,” Lukas said. His own wife cut back nursing shifts so she can mostly stay home with their young children.
The continued chaos for young families is isolating, especially when other Americans’ lives are back to normal, said Lauren Hipp, early learning chief at MomsRising, an advocacy organization.
“I feel pretty angry about it,” said Hipp, whose own 2-, 6- and 8-year-old children have been wracked with illnesses, including RSV. “To feel like society has passed you by is a really difficult and lonely feeling.”
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AP Medical Writer Mike Stobbe in New York contributed to this report. Hollingsworth reported from Kansas City, Missouri, and Savage from Chicago.
Savage is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
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Colleen and Matt Grant say they started the North County Santa Barbara chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace earlier this year to ensure every child in their town has a place to sleep.
"I thought, everyone has a bed. But she showed me that was not the case." said co-president of the North County Santa Barbara chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Matt Grant.
"For a while after my divorce, I was a single mom with a child who had a mattress on the floor and was in need of a bed, so it is just very nice being able to help," remarked co-president Colleen Grant.
Over the past year, the Grants have been out in the community, reaching out to various businesses, organizations and individuals to garner support for their initiative.
"The minute Matt and Colleen came to me, we prayed, we encouraged them, and our church leadership said we want to partner with them financially and anything else we can do to help Sleep in Heavenly Peace. We are all in," said senior pastor at Lompoc Foursquare Church, Bernie Federman.
"It is a lot of fun, actually, to see 30, 40, 50 people maybe that you may or may not even know, get together for a common goal," added volunteer Tim Fredrich.
Other volunteers reflected on having the opportunity to deliver the handmade bunk beds to families themselves.
"They had scheduled some deliveries and asked if I wanted to be a part of that, so my wife and I went out and helped deliver the beds to the families that needed them, and I still think about that and it is very emotional," said fellow volunteer Brad Ellickson.
This past week, the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce also recognized Colleen and Matt Grant for their efforts, commending them with the annual Outstanding Community Support Award.
"Considering we are new, it was pretty amazing," Colleen said.
"The very obvious thing is that we deliver beds to kids that don't have them, and I love that," Matt said. "But there is a second part that is equally important, and that is bringing the community together that is often fragmented these days and don't interact. We are bringing them shoulder to shoulder to help them, help us build these beds for the kids."
As for what's next...
"It is our organization's nationwide event called 'Bunks Across America,' and we are building 60 beds with Team Depot in the Home Depot parking lot on September 10th," Colleen told KSBY.
Matt Grant says in the past 11 weeks alone, their team has hand delivered 139 free beds to local families. He also says the group is working to expand their bed delivery services to reach families in neighboring cities like Guadalupe, Buellton and Santa Ynez.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace's next bed building event will be at the Santa Maria Foursquare Church this coming Saturday.
If your child, or someone you know is in need of a bed, you can find a link to their application by clicking here: https://shpbeds.org/apply/
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Audiences said let’s go to the movie theater for “ The Super Mario Bros. Movie ” this weekend. The animated offering from Universal and Illumination powered up with $204.6 million in its first five days in 4,343 North American theaters, including $146.4 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates on Sunday.
With an estimated $173 million in international earnings and a global total of $377 million, “Mario” broke records for video game adaptations (passing “Warcraft’s” $210 million) and animated films (“Frozen 2’s” $358 million).
Its global total makes it the biggest opening of 2023 and the second biggest three-day domestic animated opening (behind “Finding Dory”). It’s also a record for Illumination, the animation shop behind successful franchises like “Minions,” which has made over $5 billion from its 13 films.
“This partnership between Nintendo and Illumination is just incredible and led to this extraordinary performance,” said Jim Orr, Universal’s president of domestic distribution.
The PG-rated “Mario” is an origin story of Brooklyn plumbers Mario, voiced by Chris Pratt, and Luigi (Charlie Day), who fall into a pipe and come out in another world full of Nintendo’s most famous characters, from Bowser (Jack Black) to Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy). Critics were largely mixed. “Mario” currently has a 56% on Rotten Tomatoes. But audiences were more favorable, giving it an A CinemaScore.
Orr said that theater owners were surprised by just how broad the audiences were and reported seeing some ticket buyers decked out in character costumes for the movie. According to exit polls, 59% of the audience was male and 45% were between the ages of 18 and 34.
“$377 million worldwide is just astounding and a testament to how important outside of the home activities are for families,” said Paul Dergarabedian, the senior media analyst for Comscore. “Kids and their parents collectively were able to go out, have an outside the home event for the whole family at a relatively bargain price compared to a trip or a sporting event.”
Also, Dergarabedian noted, there is a long runway before “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” opens on May 5.
“This was a perfect release date,” Dergarabedian said.
“Mario” wasn’t the only movie based on a brand that opened in theaters this week. Ben Affleck’s “Air,” about the origins of Nike’s Air Jordan and how the corporation signed Michael Jordan, also debuted in 3,507 theaters Wednesday. The film, which marks Amazon Studios first global theatrical release, has grossed an estimated $20.2 million since opening Wednesday in North America, with $14.5 million coming from the weekend to give it a fourth place start.
With an R-rating, “Air,” starring Matt Damon, Viola Davis and Affleck, was a bit of adult-targeted counter programming to the “Mario” juggernaut. Reviews were glowing (95% on Rotten Tomatoes) for the film which debuted as a surprise screening at the South by Southwest Film Festival last month, helping to bolster buzz. Audiences were 55% male and 39% over the age of 45.
“’Air’ found its audience. It’s a solid gross,” Dergarabedian said. “This one is in it for the long haul.”
“Air” is the first film from Affleck and Damon’s new company Artists Equity which was formed last year in partnership with RedBird Capital.
Second place went to “John Wick Chapter 4” which made $14.6 million in its third weekend, bringing its total grosses to $147.1 million. Close behind was “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” which placed third with $14.5 million in its second weekend, while “Scream VI” rounded out the top 5 with $3.3 million.
In limited release, Kelly Reichardt’s art-centric “ Showing Up,” with Michelle Williams and Hong Chau, also bowed on four screens, grossing $66,932.
“This is such an important weekend for theaters, a home stretch heading into the summer movie season, and this is a perfect scenario,” Dergarabedian said. “It’s game on for movie theaters when a lot of people thought it was game over.”
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
1. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” $146.4 million.
2. “John Wick: Chapter 4,” $14.6 million.
3. “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” $14.5 million.
4. “Air,” $14.5 million.
5. “Scream VI,” $3.3 million.
6. “His Only Son,” $3.3 million.
7. “Creed III,” $2.8 million.
8. “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” $1.6 million.
9. “Paint,” $750,000.
10. “A Thousand and One,” $600,000.
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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a portable tabletop and set of bar stools that can be easily used and transported at home, outdoors or at various remote locations," said an inventor, from Charleston, S.C., "so I invented THE BIG G. My design would eliminate the need to stand and hold drinks or food plates."
The invention provides a functional and attractive set of furniture for use at home or at various remote locations. In doing so, it ensures that a table surface and stools are readily available. As a result, it enhances comfort, convenience and entertainment. The invention features a portable and adjustable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households, tailgating parties, the beach, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Columbia sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-CBA-4004, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Flowcode's TV conversions rival the Internet
NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowcode, the direct to consumer company™, building direct connections for brands and consumers, is announcing the launch of their industry-changing data and design TV tool within the FlowcodeTV platform, making Flowcode the only technology provider to offer real-time analytics, geo-location data and attribution across screens. The first-of-its-kind TV product also includes a patented video editing tool, giving brand and media partners the ability to embed Flowcode-enabled content with code animations and graphics to instantly connect with viewers in a dynamic way that has never been done before. Because of Flowcode's custom-designed, privacy compliant, code activations, viewers are 2.5X more likely to scan a Flowcode over a generic QR code on TV.*
"At Flowcode, we believe TV is one of the most undervalued, yet one of the most powerful platforms to connect brands and fans, which is why we created two-way TV. Millions of people around the world watch TV, from local to live to sports, and want to create a direct way to interact with the content and advertising they are viewing. Flowcode creates an unprecedented, seamless interaction for viewers and a measurable connection point for brands. We are fortunate to have incredible partners helping us reimagine the future of interactive and shoppable TV," said Meghan Glenn, who leads media at Flowcode.
Broadcasters, brands and agencies all have turned to Flowcode to power omnichannel experiences across screens and platforms to drive conversions and attribution. One of America's leading appliance companies ran a Flowcode-enabled CTV campaign across 6 different providers and saw a 15% conversion rate after just one week, generating nearly $500K in ROI. In addition, Sinclair Cares, which supports various community and charitable endeavors through Sinclair Broadcasting Group's media platforms has seen 3X the scan volume from similar initiatives run last year due to Flowcode. In just two weeks, Sinclair Cares: Ukraine Relief raised over $165,000 directly through Flowcode.
"Through Flowcode's QR codes we have found an additional way to inform our viewers and when used as part of our Sinclair Cares charitable campaigns, we are able to mobilize fundraising and add an additional element for outreach," said Dana Feldman, SVP Marketing & Promotions, Sinclair Broadcasting Group.
Through partnerships and distribution, Flowcode reaches 95% of the national TV market.** According to Flowcode's internal data, nearly 40% of adults in the U.S. have scanned a QR code on TV in the last 30 days and consumers are 2X more likely to scan a QR code than type in a URL from a TV ad and 3X more likely to scan than to call a 1-800 number from their TV. The number of U.S. smartphone users scanning a QR code will grow from 83.4M this year to 99.5M in 2025 according to eMarketer. To learn more about how to make TV clickable, shoppable and measurable with Flowcode, visit Flowcode.com/TV.
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It’s easy to believe nothing has changed. It’s easy to believe that nothing even can change given the grip of gun culture on the US Supreme Court and the Republican Party. Republican politicians coast to coast have put themselves wholly at the service of the gun industry and the gun fanatics who enrich it. And the Supreme Court’s conservative majority has codified gun obsession with ever more tendentious opinions that shatter not only precedent and reason, but a good many human bodies, too.
Yet as we sort through last weekend’s gun massacre in Texas, and await the next gun massacre elsewhere, while taking in stride the gun murders, suicides and shootings too routine to merit public attention, it’s worth noting that the political landscape is far from static. The politics of gun violence are different today than they were a few years ago, both for better and for worse. It’s hard to imagine, for example, any Democratic senator voting, as four did just one decade ago, against a proposal for expanded background checks. It’s even harder to imagine such a vote in the wake of a massacre of children.
In essence, while gun fixation has taken over one party (and that’s bad), it has been run out of the other party (and that’s good). Polarization on guns has followed a track similar to polarization on other issues. But it also received a stiff shove from the National Rifle Association. Mark Pryor, then a Democratic senator from Arkansas, joined with Republicans in 2013 in opposing background checks on people who buy firearms online or at gun shows. The NRA rewarded Pryor’s cravenness with a seven-figure advertising buy supporting Pryor’s Republican opponent, who won. The NRA, once bipartisan, is now exclusively a GOP interest group, as are other militant gun organizations. Gun zealots have increased their power with Republicans. But they have lost allies elsewhere.
Meanwhile, the “gunsense” lobby is larger, better funded and more potent than at any time in history. It eagerly courts bipartisan allies, seeking to move Republicans incrementally when they can be moved at all. The most successful organizations lobbying for gun safety laws didn’t exist in the 20th century. (One of these organizations, Everytown for Gun Safety, is backed by Michael Bloomberg, founder and majority owner of Bloomberg LP.)
States including California, Connecticut, Hawaii and Washington have strengthened their gun restrictions, from red flag laws to ammunition background checks to a ban on semi-automatic rifles. And the steady accumulation of academic research on gun violence has obliterated the gun lobby’s claims of social benefits flowing from widespread gun possession. A similar vein of research on the history of gun regulation would likely shame the Supreme Court if the court were capable of such reactions.
Gun violence is complicated. But our current mayhem is partly a result of the gun lobby getting its wish — a nation awash in guns, with red states providing virtually any violent, unhinged man with ready access to lethal arsenals. The gunman who murdered at least eight and injured seven last weekend in suburban Dallas reportedly bought guns from “private sellers.” In Texas, such sellers don’t need to conduct a basic background check before selling firearms to a homicidal Nazi.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott mumbled his traditional post-Texas-massacre remarks about “mental health.” It’s the default rhetoric of the pathetic and weak. (“We’re not going to fix it” is the manly, forthright response, although that truth wasn’t well received when a Republican congressman from Tennessee recently delivered it.)
The sick beauty of the gun industry’s business model is that it’s self-perpetuating. Gunmakers sell guns, which lead to more gun violence, which increases fear, which encourages people to buy more guns, which leads to more gun violence. If lawmakers don’t intervene, you can keep that cycle spinning for a long time before you bleed out a nation of 330 million.
Yet the gun-mad dystopia promoted by gun culture remains a nightmare vision to most Americans. A recent Fox News poll of registered voters shows giant majorities for a menu of gun regulations, including a ban on “assault weapons” and a 30-day waiting period to purchase firearms. Public opinion is unstable. But what the Fox poll shows is that Americans right now prefer Canadian gun laws to Texas gun laws.
Turning that public sentiment into a mass mobilization for life is the task at hand for the gun-safety movement. It will require new levels of public awareness, and political pressure, with the goal of isolating true-believing gun radicals from the “thoughts and prayers” cynics, opportunists and frauds who only pretend to be crazy.
With every massacre, guns are becoming a more defining issue. Either the US will institutionalize fear, turning public spaces into state garrisons to counter the threat from armed and dangerous men, or the US will bolster freedom by curtailing the forces of gun violence and intimidation. Something’s got to give: The status quo is increasingly untenable.
More From Bloomberg Opinion:
• Why Gun Deaths in America Keep Happening: Brooke Sample
• The Paranoia Behind ‘Wrong Address’ Shootings: Francis Wilkinson
• Is Mental Illness Behind Mass Shootings?: Sarah Green Carmichael
This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners.
Francis Wilkinson is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering U.S. politics and policy. Previously, he was an editor for the Week, a writer for Rolling Stone, a communications consultant and a political media strategist.
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MILFORD, Conn., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Splash Car Wash, headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, today announced the acquisition of 4 Seasons Car Wash, a Liverpool, New York operation with two sites serving the market. One location is an express wash while the other currently operates in a self-service capacity which will be converted to an express format over the next few months. This acquisition brings Splash's total wash count to 54, 38 of which are located in New York with the remainder in CT and VT.
"We're excited to welcome 4 Seasons to the Splash Family," stated Jeff Arnold, co-founder of Classy Chassy, an upstate New York car wash chain acquired by Splash in 2021 and a current development partner for the company. "We look to further expand in the upstate New York region through additional acquisitions and continued greenfield site development."
Mark Curtis, CEO of Splash added, "Splash has started construction on two new Splash Express washes located in Oswego and Leray, New York, and has a total of 22 projects in various stages of development. We have additional sites approved in Vermont and will be entering two new markets in Massachusetts and New Jersey."
Splash announced that two new Connecticut sites, one located in Milford and the other in Derby, broke ground this week and are expected to open during the first quarter of 2023. Both the locations will operate as express exterior washes.
Splash Car Wash was started in 1981 by Mark Curtis and Chris Fisher with a single location in Greenwich, Connecticut. Since that time, Curtis & Fisher, along with their experienced team and partners, have developed over 50 locations, and currently operate carwash tunnels in Connecticut, Vermont, and New York. Many sites include detailing operations, six locations provide oil change services, and one location has a laundromat.
Splash has been named "Best Carwash" by numerous publications over 40 times and has been recognized as a "Top Workplace in Connecticut" this year by Hearst Publications. Four General Managers employed by Splash have been recognized as "Most Valuable Carwasher" by Professional Carwash & Detailing Magazine. Splash has been awarded the US Chambers of Commerce prestigious "Blue Chip Enterprise Award" and has been inducted into the Connecticut Business Hall of Fame.
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CAIRO (AP) — A representative of BBC staff in Cairo on a three-day strike for equal pay with colleagues across the Middle East accused the broadcaster of “gross discrimination” Tuesday. The North African country is in the midst of spiraling economic crises, with inflation running at a record high and the currency depreciating.
According to Khaled el-Balshy, the strikers’ spokesperson and head of Egypt’s journalism union, 75 staff members from the broadcaster’s Cairo bureau are demanding to be paid in dollars or receive a significant pay rise in the local currency, like other BBC employees in the region, including Beirut and Istanbul.
The union leader said the disparity amounted to “gross discrimination against the Cairo staff.” The walkout began Monday and is set to finish Wednesday.
The BBC’s office in London said it had been planning on “increasing salaries by 27% between March and July” to mitigate inflation and was continuing “to engage with them (the staff) to find a resolution whilst acting within our market pay policy which is applied consistently across” the broadcaster.
El-Balshy said, the 27% pay rise was inadequate, given Egypt’s economic situation.
Over the past year, the Egyptian pound has lost over 50% of its value against the dollar, with annual inflation reaching 36.8% in June, up from 33.7% recorded in May. The economy is reeling from years of government austerity measures, the coronavirus pandemic and fallout from the Ukraine war. Egypt is a top wheat importer from Russia and Ukraine.
The Associated Press previously said the BBC’s Istanbul staff were paid in dollars, based on information from the strikers’ representative. He later clarified that they were paid in Turkish lira, something that was later confirmed by the BBC’s press office.
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LONDON – Prince Harry can take the British government to court over his security arrangements in the U.K., a judge in London ruled Friday.
Harry and his wife Meghan lost publicly funded U.K. police protection when they stepped down as senior working royals and moved to North America in 2020. The prince wants to pay personally for police security when he comes to Britain, and is challenging the government’s refusal to permit it.
Judge Jonathan Swift ruled Friday that the case can go to a full hearing at the High Court in London. He refused some aspects of the challenge but said some grounds “give rise to an arguable case” that deserves a hearing.
The judge said "a conclusion at the permission stage that a case is arguable is some distance from a conclusion that that the case will succeed at final hearing.”
A date has not been set for the case to be heard.
Harry and the former actress Meghan Markle married at Windsor Castle in 2019 but stepped down as working royals the following year, citing what they described as unbearable intrusions and racist attitudes of the British media.
Harry's lawyers have said the prince is reluctant to bring the couple’s children — Archie, 3, and 1-year-old Lilibet — to his homeland because it is not safe.
Harry, also known as the Duke of Sussex, wants to be able to pay for the protection, saying his private security team in the U.S. doesn’t have adequate jurisdiction abroad or access to U.K. intelligence information.
His lawyers also say a February 2020 decision by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures, removing his full royal security, was unreasonable because Harry was not allowed to make “informed representations beforehand.”
The British government says the committee's decision was reasonable, and that it is not possible to pay privately for police protection.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A massive fire erupted at an oil depot in Crimea after it was hit by two of Ukraine’s drones, a Russia-appointed official there reported Saturday, the latest in a series of attacks on the annexed peninsula as Russia braces for an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive.
Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Moscow-installed governor of Sevastopol, a port city in Crimea, posted videos and photos of the blaze on his Telegram channel.
Razvozhayev said the fire at the city’s harbor was assigned the highest ranking in terms of how complicated it will be to extinguish. However, he reported that the open blaze had been contained.
Razvozhayev said the oil depot was attacked by “two enemy drones,” and four oil tanks burned down. A third drone was shot down from the sky over Crimea, and one more was deactivated through radio-electronic means, according to Crimea’s Moscow-appointed governor, Sergei Aksyonov.
Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014, a move that most of the world considered illegal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview this week that his country will seeking to reclaim the peninsula in the upcoming counteroffensive.
The incident comes a day after Russia fired more than 20 cruise missiles and two drones at Ukraine, killing at least 23 people. Almost all of the victims died when two missiles slammed into an apartment building in the city of Uman, located in central Ukraine.
Five children were among the dead, Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said Saturday, adding 22 out 23 bodies have been identified. One woman remained missing, Klymenko said.
Russian forces launched more drones at Ukraine overnight. Ukraine’s Air Force Command said two Iranian-made self-exploding Shahed drones were intercepted, and a reconnaissance drone was shot down on Saturday morning.
Razvozhayev said the oil depot fire did not cause any casualties and would not hinder fuel supplies in Sevastopol. The city has been subject to regular attack attempts with drones, especially in recent weeks.
Earlier this week, Razvozhayev reported that the Russian military destroyed a Ukrainian sea drone that attempted to attack the harbor and another one blew up, shattering windows in several apartment buildings, but not inflicting any other damage.
Ukraine’s military intelligence spokesperson, Andriy Yusov, told the RBC Ukraine news site on Saturday that the oil depot fire was “God’s punishment” for “the murdered civilians in Uman, including five children.”
He said that more than 10 tanks containing oil products for Russia’s Black Sea Fleet were destroyed in Sevastopol, but stopped short of acknowledging Ukraine’s responsibility for a drone attack. The difference between the number of tanks Yusov and Razvozhayev gave could not be immediately reconciled.
After previous attacks on Crimea, Kyiv also wouldn’t openly claim responsibility, emphasizing, however, that the country had the right to strike any target in response to Russian aggression.
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(THE CONVERSATION) The U.S. and four dozen other countries have imposed punishing sanctions on Russia in reaction to its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. The sanctions were unprecedented in their scope and severity for an economy of Russia’s size.
The initial sanctions included the freezing of Russian assets abroad and a ban on the export of key technologies to Russia. Over the course of 2022, the sanctions were ratcheted up significantly as the European Union eventually phased in a radical reduction of the purchase of Russian oil and gas. Separately, over 1,200 Western companies closed their operations in Russia.
One year into the war, are the sanctions working?
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Initial setbacks but quick recovery
Before the invasion, Western nations had hoped the threat of sanctions would deter Russia from attacking Ukraine. But once the invasion began, the goal shifted to deterring President Vladimir Putin from escalating and encouraging him to withdraw – by reducing his ability to fund his war machine.
At first, Western commentators were confident that the sanctions were working.
In the first week of the war, the Russian ruble plunged in value as Russians panicked when most Russian banks were excluded from the Swift international transaction system and government assets in foreign banks were frozen. However, Russia’s central bank was able to quickly stabilize the exchange rate, bringing it back to prewar levels. Inflation peaked at 18% in April before easing to 12% by December.
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Even after that, some Western observers continued to insist that the sanctions were crippling the Russian economy.
It is true that the sanctions have devastated certain sectors, notably aviation and auto manufacturing, which saw an 80% decline in output due to lack of imported components. However, overall Russia finished 2022 with a mere 3% contraction in its gross domestic product. Retail sales fell 9% during the year, with local brands – along with some Chinese and Turkish companies – replacing Western companies on the domestic market.
Despite the sanctions and setbacks on the battlefield, Putin has shown no signs of backing down. In September, he mobilized 300,000 reservists and started a campaign to cripple Ukraine’s electricity system through missile and drone attacks.
I have studied the Soviet and the Russian economy for over four decades. I believe there are four reasons the sky has yet not fallen in on the Russian economy.
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1. Russia’s energy lifeline
Russia may be spending over US$300 million a day to fight the war, but for much of 2022 it was earning $800 million every day from energy exports. That revenue stream was enough to prevent living standards from collapsing and to replenish Russia’s stock of arms and ammunition.
The war, together with Russia’s cutback on gas deliveries to Europe in 2021, caused a spike in oil and gas prices. In the first month of the war, global oil prices surged 50%, reaching a peak of $139 a barrel in April, while wholesale gas prices in Europe increased 500%, peaking at 300 euros ($320) per megawatt-hour. This created windfall profits for Russia.
Even though the volume of Russian oil and gas exports to Europe fell in 2022, its energy revenues surged to $168 billion for the year, the highest level since 2011. Russia ended the year with a current account surplus of $227 billion, a record high.
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2. Russia has plenty of other customers
Second, the 49 sanctioning countriesaccount for just 60% of the world’s economy. That leaves 40% still willing to do business with Moscow.
Most non-Western countries refused to join the sanctions. Many view the Ukraine war as a result of great power rivalry and do not blame Russia. India and China are buying even more Russian oil and gas – though they persuaded Russia to give them a steep discount of $20 to $30 a barrel. Turkey is also a critical partner: Its trade with Russia increased 45% in 2022.
And despite their efforts to reduce purchases from Russia, European countries have still bought $125 billion of Russian oil and gas since the invasion began, compared with $50 billion by China, $20 billion by Turkey and $18 billion by India.
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3. Russia’s economy is battle-hardened
The third factor is that the observers predicting Armageddon failed to appreciate the Russian economy’s unique features.
The Russian government has been preparing and planning for this war for many years and has learned to live with and work around the sanctions that were imposed after the annexation of Crimea in 2014.
The tumultuous 1990s taught Russian business, consumers and workers how to adapt to random shocks – such as the high inflation that wiped out many people’s savings or the corporate raiders and tax police who stole businesses. Many people came to expect the worst and prepared for it. As a whole, they are both resilient in the face of challenges and resigned to lower expectations.
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The Russian labor market generally absorbs shocks not by companies firing workers but paying them less until things improve. Also, 15% of the workforce is made up of migrants, mainly from Central Asia – and they can be fired and sent home, then rehired as needed.
4. Oligarchs and policymakers remain loyal
One of the key political assumptions animating the initial sanctions strategy was flawed.
The theory was that the sanctioned oligarchs stood to lose tens of millions of dollars and access to their Western luxuries, and they would persuade Putin to change course to save their fortunes.
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Well, I’d argue that Russia is a dictatorship, not a kleptocracy, and Putin values national power over personal wealth. The oligarchs lost half or more of their net worth, but few have publicly criticized the war. They knew that challenging Putin would mean losing their businesses in Russia, at the very least.
Meanwhile, the “liberal” economists running the central bank and finance ministry – who were pivotal in helping Russia withstand the sanctions – stayed loyal. As the Financial Times put it, “Putin’s technocrats saved the economy to fight a war they opposed.”
Some observers hoped that the sanctions would cause ordinary Russians to rise up in protest. That did not happen. There were protests, but they tapered in the face of police repression, with over 19,500 people arrested and some leaders sentenced to eight years in jail.
The main response of those opposing the war was to leave the country. Some 500,000 have left, including many technology workers – which will undoubtedly crimp Russia’s economic growth.
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Signs of economic weakness
As the war enters its second year, there are reasons to believe that this situation may change.
It’s important to note that the Russian government stopped publishing most aggregate economic statistics, so all the data must be treated with caution – and it’s possible the reality is worse than the data suggests.
And Putin’s energy lifeline may be running out, with European purchases set to decline substantially in 2023. On Dec. 5, 2022, the EU imposed a $60-a-barrel price cap on Russian crude, blocking insurance for tankers carrying oil sold at a higher price. The cap on oil products came into effect on Feb. 5.
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Russia’s federal budget was already under extreme pressure. Russia had a $47 billion deficit in 2022, which was covered by the National Welfare Fund. But that fund, which was $187 billion at the end of the year, is shrinking fast. In January 2023, a sharp drop in oil and gas revenue created a $38 billion deficit in one month alone. January might be an outlier, but if the trend continues, the Russian government will find it increasingly difficult to continue financing the war as the year progresses.
But for now at least, I believe that it’s clear the sanctions have not weakened Putin’s grip on power, nor his resolve – and capacity – to continue waging the war on Ukraine.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/how-putin-has-shrugged-off-unprecedented-economic-sanctions-over-russias-war-in-ukraine-for-now-199718.
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While some workers return to the office this year, many others continue to work remotely indefinitely. This seismic shift has changed where people live and work and, increasingly, how they travel.
In the first quarter of 2022, nearly 25% of job postings at the 50,000 largest companies in the U.S. and Canada were for permanently remote positions, according to the job listing service Ladders. That’s up from a mere 4% before the pandemic.
“It has enabled us to extend trips, leave early and work different hours,” says Kirsten Reckman, a credit risk manager based in Tampa, Florida, who works remotely. “My boss is very accommodating as long as the work gets done.”
Reckmen’s experience reflects a larger trend. One in five travelers this summer plan to do work on the road, according to a report from Deloitte, an international professional services network. Of these so-called “laptop luggers,” 4 in 5 plan to extend the length of their trips because of schedule flexibility.
THE RISE OF ‘BLEISURE’ TRAVEL
Remote work has blurred the line between business and personal travel. Rather than leaving home rarely for vacation, remote workers can travel at any time. This has the potential to upend longstanding travel trends.
“Many travelers who have the opportunity are choosing to combine remote working with trips for a change of scene as well as maximizing PTO,” or paid time off, explains Mark Crossey, traveler expert at Skyscanner, a travel search engine and agency. “Workations allow people with flexible home and work lives to become ‘half tourists’ for a period of time.”
This kind of freedom appeals to Lisa Wickstrom, a mortgage underwriter based in Arizona who now works from around the world with only a suitcase.
“I got three weeks of vacation before,” says Wickstrom, “But I never feel like I have to take vacation time because … I’m always on vacation.”
For the travel industry, these nomads offer enormous opportunities. Remote workers can spend far more time — and money — at far-flung destinations. Yet “bleisure” travelers don’t fit the typical tourist mold.
“You can’t just go freely everywhere,” explains Derek Midkiff, a patent attorney who left San Diego during the pandemic and never looked back. “You’re living somewhere but also working. Someone asks me, ‘Did you do this and this,’ and I have to say, ‘No, I’m working, it’s not the same as when you’re on vacation.’”
TRAVEL DAYS ARE CHANGING
Before the pandemic, it was expensive to fly on the weekends and cheaper during the week. That could all be shifting with remote work.
According to data from Hopper, a travel booking app, the cost of domestic flights on Sundays and Mondays has risen 5.90% and 2.97%, respectively, in 2022 compared to 2019, while the cost of flying on Friday and Saturday has dropped by 3.04% and 1.60%. It’s now cheaper to fly on a Saturday than a Monday, on average.
Further, remote workers can take longer trips during busy holidays, flattening the “peak” of peak travel dates.
“Since 2020, we’ve observed a small but noticeable shift toward Thursday departures for Memorial Day weekend itineraries,” says Craig Ewer, spokesperson for Google Flights, “which suggests that location flexibility is indeed having an impact on traveler behaviors.”
AN INDUSTRY ADAPTS
Many workers fled large cities during the pandemic, filling the suburbs and rural areas. But remote work has changed the calculus more drastically for some, freeing up budgets to allow more travel.
“I save over $2,000 a month after taxes by living in Florida,” says Reckman. “We’re traveling a lot more because of that.”
Lower cost of living and tax incentives means more freedom for some remote workers. And some companies are seeing a potential windfall.
Airbnb, the vacation rental platform, reports that the number of long-term stays (over 28 days) doubled in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 2019. The company has even introduced an “I’m Flexible” search functionality for travelers who don’t need to get back to an office on a specific date.
“I’ve found Airbnb to be cheaper, and have better rules,” says Midkiff, explaining why he chooses vacation rentals over hotels. “And I like to stay a month to get the discount.”
REMOTE WORK IS HERE
No longer constrained by vacation days and getting back from a trip by Monday, remote workers have shifted the travel landscape, maybe for good. While executives continue to hem and haw over return-to-office plans, remote workers are happily sending emails from afar.
“I think about the office politics, the baby showers, all that,” says Wickstrom with a shudder. “I can’t even imagine doing all that again.”
This article was provided to The Associated Press by the personal finance website NerdWallet. Sam Kemmis is a writer at NerdWallet. Email: skemmis@nerdwallet.com.
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WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) — An earthquake occurred Monday morning in western New York, registering at magnitude 3.8.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located 1.3 miles east northeast of West Seneca.
“At about 6:15 a.m. EST today, an earthquake was felt strongly by many people in the Buffalo, NY area. It is unknown yet if there is any damage from the earthquake,” the National Weather Service said.
Numerous people called WIVB reporting they felt it in such places as Lackawanna, Kenmore, Buffalo, Amherst, Hamburg and West Seneca.
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said that according to the Erie County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, a “confirmed quake was felt as far north as Niagara Falls and south to Orchard Park from initial reports.”
“It felt like a car hit my house in Buffalo,” Poloncarz said. “I jumped out of bed.”
West Seneca Town Supervisor Gary Dickson said he wasn’t aware of any damage that occurred in the town as a result of the earthquake.
But further north, Mayor Byron Brown said a chimney came down on a car in north Buffalo.
This is not the first time western New York has experienced an earthquake. Just last year, a minor quake occurred in Warsaw, registering at magnitude 2.6.
Looking at southern Ontario and western New York as a whole, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) says the region experiences “moderately frequent earthquakes at least since the first one was reported in 1840.” The largest reported earthquake occurred near Attica in 1929 and registered at magnitude 4.9, causing “moderate damage.”
“Earthquakes too small to cause damage are felt roughly three or four times per decade, although only one was felt during the 1940s and eight were felt during the 1960s,” the USGS says.
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Written as the Theme Song for a New Documentary Film Series About Forest Conservation Projects That Offer an Essential Climate Solution
NEW YORK, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Julian Lennon, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and global philanthropist, has written and recorded a new song that will be performed for the first time at Everland's Concert for Climate on June 4 as part of the United Nations Environment Programme's World Environment Day
(WED) celebrations. Everland commissioned Lennon to create the theme song for its short documentary film series about the forest conservation projects it represents in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa. The concert will be at the Fotografiska Museum in Stockholm, Sweden, and live streamed by Looped.
Touching on the urgency to protect our natural world, the song aligns with Lennon's work with The White Feather Foundation, which he founded in 2007 after being asked by Elders of The Mirning People to use his voice to help preserve their Indigenous culture. It also expresses Everland's commitment to end deforestation and support Indigenous communities at the heart of forest conservation and protecting biodiversity.
The heartfelt song urges people to come together to take care of our planet:
We gonna Change…Change
Change the World Together.
You and I and everyone forever
We gonna Change…Change
Change the World Together
You and I and everyone forever…
The first film in the series is "Kasigau" – a story about the pioneering, community-centered Wildlife Works' REDD+ project in Kenya located between Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks.
REDD+ is an acronym for a UN-envisioned climate change mitigation mechanism that stands for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation. The REDD+ approach has been successfully implemented at more than 70 projects globally. According to the IPCC's latest climate mitigation report, reduced conversion of forests and other ecosystems is the most effective nature-based solution for mitigating carbon emissions.
"Kasigau" was filmed at the end of 2021 and shows the harsh reality of climate chaos in a rural African community as told by community members in the midst of experiencing severe drought. The film highlights how this community of 120,000 people came together to stop deforestation and how the REDD+ project is directing significant carbon finance for local sustainable development.
The world premiere of "Kasigau" is scheduled for September 6, 2022, at London's Curzon Theatre. It will have its U.S. debut at the Wildlife Conservation Film Festival in New York City on October 13 at a theater that will be announced later.
Discussing his new single, Lennon said, "When I learned about the impactful work happening at the forest conservation projects that Everland represents, which puts lndigenous rights and community investment at the center, I felt compelled to create a song for the series that would remind everyone of the vital need to protect nature. Forests are essential to maintaining life on earth and Indigenous people hold the key to safeguarding this most precious resource."
The song will be showcased at the Concert for Climate emceed by well-known Swedish comedian and TV personality Kodjo Akolor. The concert is part of an event series hosted by Everland to celebrate this year's World Environment Day and to launch its landmark The Forest Plan - a business plan that shows how it is possible to end deforestation.
During the concert, other notable artists will also lend their voices to raise awareness of the critical need to conserve nature. The lineup includes Julian Marley and The Uprising, Gennady, Raquel Bitton, Rusty Watson & The Legacy Singers with the Solid Gospel, and All Ways with Dara Hart and Josh Tosteson. Julia Butterfly Hill will welcome concert guests with a special recorded video message. Julia Butterfly is an American environmental activist who lived in a 180-foot-tall, roughly 1500-year-old California redwood tree for over two years to prevent Pacific Lumber Company loggers from cutting it down.
On commissioning Lennon to write the documentary film theme song, Everland CEO and Co-founder Gerald Prolman said, "In addition to being an extraordinary artist, Julian Lennon is a globally recognized humanitarian who has long been a strong advocate for forest conservation and Indigenous peoples' rights. We are most grateful and honored that he accepted our request to write an inspirational theme song for our forest conservation documentary series."
The concert comes as the United Nations convenes the Stockholm+50 international meetings set up to help businesses, activists and policymakers report on the progress being made to realize the ambitions of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.
Notes to Editor
About Everland
Everland represents the world's largest portfolio of high-impact forest conservation projects in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Everland brings forest communities and corporations together in a common cause to protect some of the world's most important and vulnerable forests. Visit https://www.everlandmarketing.com/.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Unilever said Wednesday that it has reached a new business arrangement in Israel that will effectively end Ben & Jerry's policy of not selling ice cream in annexed east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank.
Israel hailed the move as a victory in its ongoing campaign against the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. BDS aims to bring economic pressure to bear on Israel over its military occupation of lands the Palestinians want for a future state.
Unilever, which owns Ben & Jerry's but had distanced itself from the decision to halt sales in the territories, said Wednesday that it had sold its business interest in Israel to a local company that would sell Ben & Jerry's ice cream under its Hebrew and Arabic name throughout Israel and the West Bank.
When it acquired Ben & Jerry's in 2000, the companies agreed that the Vermont ice cream maker's independent board would be free to pursue its social mission, including longstanding support for many liberal causes.
But Unilever would have the final word on financial and operational decisions.
Unilever said it has “used the opportunity of the past year to listen to perspectives on this complex and sensitive matter and believes this is the best outcome for Ben & Jerry’s in Israel.”
In its statement, Unilever reiterated that it does not support the BDS movement. It said it was “very proud” of its business in Israel, where it employs around 2,000 people and has four manufacturing plants.
There was no immediate comment from Ben & Jerry's, but a spokeswoman provided a link to the Unilever announcement.
But reaction to the new agreement arrived quickly.
Omar Shakir, the director of Human Rights Watch for Israel and the Palestinian territories, said Unilever seeks to undermine Ben & Jerry’s “principled decision” to avoid complicity in Israel’s violations of Palestinian rights, which his organization says amount to apartheid, an allegation Israel adamantly rejects.
“It won’t succeed: Ben & Jerry’s won’t be doing business in illegal settlements. What comes next may look and taste similar, but, without Ben & Jerry’s recognized social justice values, it’s just a pint of ice cream.”
Israel hailed the decision and thanked governors and other elected officials in the United States and elsewhere for supporting its campaign against BDS. It said Unilever consulted its Foreign Ministry throughout the process.
“Antisemitism will not defeat us, not even when it comes to ice-cream," Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said. “We will fight delegitimization and the BDS campaign in every arena, whether in the public square, in the economic sphere or in the moral realm.”
BDS, an umbrella group supported by virtually all of Palestinian civil society, presents itself as a non-violent protest movement modeled on the boycott campaign against apartheid South Africa. It does not adopt an official position on how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict should be resolved, and it officially rejects antisemitism.
Israel views BDS as an assault on its very legitimacy, in part because of extreme views held by some of its supporters. Israel also points to the group's support for a right of return for millions of Palestinian refugees — which would spell the end of Israel as a Jewish-majority state — and BDS leaders' refusal to endorse a two-state solution to the conflict.
Ben & Jerry's decision was not a full boycott, and appeared to be aimed at Israel's settlement enterprise. Some 700,000 Jewish settlers live in the occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem, which Israel annexed and considers part of its capital. Israel captured both territories in the 1967 Mideast war, and the Palestinians want them to be part of their future state.
Most of the international community views the settlements as a violation of international law. The Palestinians consider them the main obstacle to peace because they absorb and divide up the land on which a future Palestinian state would be established. Every Israeli government has expanded settlements, including during the height of the peace process in the 1990s.
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Membership club well-positioned for future with member at the center of its strategy
BENTONVILLE, Ark., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sam's Club, a division of Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) and a leading membership warehouse club, is marking its 40th birthday this month with activations that celebrate membership, including in-club events, an exclusive café item, more than $100 in savings and rewards for members, and a membership offer that sets the price as low as $10 for first-time members. Sam's Club will continue the celebration throughout the year with surprises and special offers for members.
Originally opening on April 7, 1983, as Sam's Wholesale Club in Midwest City, Okla., Sam's Club has grown into a multi-billion-dollar company with nearly 600 locations operating in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Over the last four decades, Sam's Club has evolved from an experiment launched by Walmart and Sam's Club founder Sam Walton to a business that curates a diverse selection of quality items offered at incredible value for families and small business owners.
The milestone has inspired a series of activations to celebrate Sam's Club members and welcome new ones including:
- Membership Offer: Take $40 off a first-time membership to celebrate 40 years of Sam's Club. These savings mean Club memberships will be available for just $10 and Plus memberships are $70 during the first year of membership (Plus members get the best of what Sam's Club has to offer such as free shipping on most items, 2% Sam's Cash™ on most purchases, and early shopping hours). The offer is available April 14 through April 19 and is redeemable in-club or online.
- Free Sweet Treat and Fountain Drink: Sam's Club is celebrating members in club on April 15. Visit any club in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for a free sweet treat and a free fountain drink, while supplies last. Clubs will also have special Member's Mark™ samples available that day.
- Limited-time Café item: Sam's Club added a new, limited-time item to its Café menu to celebrate the milestone. The birthday cake sundae is available through the end of April. The new treat features layers of frozen yogurt and festive birthday cake with icing and sprinkles for just $1.58.
- Exclusive Member Offers: The celebration continues with over $100 in offers for members. Beginning April 14 through May 1, offers will be available on various items through Scan & Go™ checkout, Curbside Pickup and Same-Day Delivery. Find more information on these savings here.
- Club Events: Many clubs across the country will host outdoor and in-club experiences throughout the year that include the Member's Mark™ Food Truck, supplier activations, and more. Members can find more information about these events here.
- Commemorative Merchandise: Members can show off their own big brand energy with vintage-inspired merchandise that delivers early 80s logo styles on everything from T-shirts and sweatshirts to hats and mixtape stickers.
"From the day we opened our doors, we've worked hard to build relationships and create experiences that earn our members' loyalty," said Ciara Anfield, Chief Member and Marketing Officer, Sam's Club. "That passion is reinforced today through a member-obsessed culture focused on delivering value through price, quality, convenience and assortment."
Sam's Club has recorded historic growth in sales and membership in the last three years. In February, the warehouse club announced record membership numbers and same-store sales growth. That growth is fueling expansion. Sam's Club also announced plans to open 30 new clubs, as well as new fulfillment and distribution centers over the next few years.
"Forty years in and yet we're just getting started," Anfield added. "Our momentum is fueling our focus on keeping our members at the center of all we do. We're excited to celebrate this milestone with them."
About Sam's Club
Sam's Club®, a division of Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is a leading membership warehouse club offering superior products, savings and services to millions of members in nearly 600 clubs in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Now in its 40th year, Sam's Club continues to redefine warehouse shopping with its highly curated assortment of high-quality fresh food and Member's Mark™ items, in addition to market-leading technologies and services like Scan & Go, Curbside Pickup and home delivery service in select markets.
To learn more about Sam's Club, visit the Sam's Club Newsroom, shop at SamsClub.com, and interact with Sam's Club on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
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Black women don't sell magazines. That's what Edward Enninful heard from the very beginning of his career in the fashion industry. And for him, that just sounded absurd.
"I [was raised] by my mother, who was a seamstress, and she would make clothes for the most incredible women, women of all sizes and women of all skin tones and ages," Enninful says. "For me, fashion was always such an inclusive, beautiful thing."
The reality of the industry was often different. Enninful's family emigrated to the UK from Ghana when he was a child. As a teenager, he was "discovered" by a modeling agent on a train, but when he went to casting calls, he was often dismissed because of his race.
"I'll be told I was too dark or that my lips were too big or my nose was too wide," he says. "I really saw firsthand that being dark skinned or being Black wasn't so desirable back then."
At 18, Enninful began to work behind the camera for i-D, a magazine that focused on young people's street style. As the magazine's art director and at subsequent publications, he made it a goal to represent the world in all its diversity: "Even when people would say to me, 'Oh, another Black model on the cover,' I used to say, 'Yes, and here's another one!' ... And I was never really scared because I knew that the world that I saw had to be reflected."
This insight is one of the driving forces behind Enninful's three-decades-long career as a stylist, art director and editor for some of the most popular fashion magazines and brands in the world. He's has served as editor-in-chief of British Vogue since 2017, holding the distinction as the first male Black and gay editor in the magazine's 106 year history.
Enninful writes about his life and career in the memoir, A Visible Man.
Interview highlights
On growing up in his mother's clothing studio in Ghana
My mother had an atelier, about 40 seamstresses, so there was almost like a huge room in the bungalow and the seamstresses were all around sewing. And my mum would be in another room. If you know African fabrics, you know the colors. African women love to dress. There is no dressing down with African women. So I was my mother's assistant. I'll be sketching with her. I'll be literally zipping women into sort of corseted dresses. I'll be playing with eyelets and I was transformed by what my mother showed me, what those days showed me, and when people talk about today and inclusivity and diversity, I just knew from a young age that, really, beauty for me started with curvy women.
On how his mother's African fashion has informed his editorial eye
I remember when my mom always loved nipped in waists, always like big sleeves, three layered sleeves and ... three layered peplums, [in] African wax prints. And all I remember were those headscarves that would literally touch the sky, and the skirts were always really, really tight, so the women always hobbled along. But it was all about accentuating a woman's curves, not hiding them. So it was like an hourglass. And I remember those beautiful, beautiful prints — oranges, greens, greens mixed with oranges, yellows mixed with browns, sort of unexpected colors, which even to this day, when I'm putting colors together, people always said, "Oh, that's a weird combination," but it works.
On becoming the fashion director at i-D when he was 18
There I was, an 18 year old in charge of this important magazine. So what did I do? I just threw myself into it. I learned everything I could about magazines. I didn't sleep. I would literally style the covers. I would work on cover lines. I would work on features inside the magazines. I worked on the shopping pages. I mean, it was like a one-man army. And then on top of that, I'd be in the advertising department learning how to sell the magazine. And we had these club nights. So I went to those club nights as well, so we could show the world what we were doing as a magazine and get them to invest. I was in the art department. When you're 18 and you feel like an imposter, you just learn everything you can learn. So I didn't sleep. All I did was work and learn my craft. Even though it was quite difficult [for] the next however many years, at that moment in time, I knew I couldn't fail.
On the importance of empathy in fashion
When I'm working with Rihanna or Beyoncé or an incredible icon, I know from even a little expression on their face if they're comfortable or even a little wiggle of discomfort. I notice all those things because of my mother's studio and studying what made a woman feel really comfortable and really feel at her best.
You have to really have empathy as a designer, as a stylist towards women, women's bodies and essentially how they feel.
Had I not been around my mum, soaking in women and the beauty of women, I probably wouldn't have that sensitivity. And really, when I picked up those early days was empathy. ... You have to be able to feel what somebody is feeling because, I always say clothing — it's not just clothing, it's armor. It's how you want the world to see you when you leave your house, it's how you want to be perceived. So a lot goes into it. So you have to really have empathy as a designer, as a stylist towards women, women's bodies and essentially how they feel.
On the 2008 all-Black issue of Vogue Italia, featuring cover-to-cover Black people, which launched his career to the next level
The Black Issue started [after] I went to what we call the ready to wear collections, twice a year when designers show their clothes to the world. And I just remember sitting there feeling really sad because out of a lineup of 40 models, there wasn't one Black model. There wasn't one! ... And I remember returning back to New York because I was working in New York at the time on W Magazine and saying to my collaborator, Steven Meisel, who was the premiere photographer for Italian Vogue, he shot all the covers. And I was sitting with Steven and I was being really sad and said, "Steven, there are no Black models for the shows anymore. There are no Black models there, not in magazines." ...
Steven was like, "Let me speak to Franca Sozzani." ... [She] was the editor of Italian Vogue at the time and a real visionary, literally came back and said, "Let's do an issue full of Black women ... cover to cover." So it was a really incredible moment. I worked on a shoot with Toccara Jones, with Naomi Campbell, but it was incredible to see an issue that had Iman, Beverly Johnson and Tyra Banks as well as all the young models. And it was such an incredible idea and incredible moment. It sold out. And I think they had to reprint, at that time, 40,000 copies. But it showed that Black can sell, that actually the world was waiting or the world wanted it, but they just weren't being offered it. That's what the Black issue showed.
On what it meant to receive an award from the British Empire, as an immigrant
I just realized, oh, my God, I had contributed something to my country. And I wasn't that little outsider who arrived on the plane with my siblings, that I'd been able to take opportunity and really work hard. But while doing that also, I was able to bring people up with me, people of color up with me. ... So when I received the award, it was really a wonderful moment, especially also for my father, who literally had to come to a different country, start a whole new life, not be able to work and not have any money and bring up six kids. So for him, it was such a special moment. There was also one of the reasons why I agreed to accept it, because it made him very proud.
On drawing on his imagination while recovering from eye surgery
While I was in the darkness, not being able to be visually stimulated, I dreamt bigger. I saw Technicolor. I saw colors. And I came out of the three weeks in the darkness to create one of my most memorable covers with Rihanna as the Queen for W Magazine. ... I may not be able to style if [I lose my vision], but I know that I can withdraw into imagination because in my imagination, I see everything. I see beauty.
On getting ideas from his dreams
Sometimes I'll be really fighting with myself and not coming up with an idea and I'll go to sleep. And then I'll wake up and I'll see all the images. I'll see the model, I'll see the location, I'll see the hair, I'll see the makeup. And for years, I thought that was cheating. [It was] my mom who said, "That's actually a gift," because I didn't know ... what a gift was. "It's a God given gift and you have to really look after it."
Ann Marie Baldonado and Seth Kelley produced and edited this interview for broadcast. Bridget Bentz, Molly Seavy-Nesper and Beth Novey adapted it for the web.
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IRS announces Jan. 23 start date for tax filing season
WASHINGTON (AP) — The official start date of the 2023 tax filing season begins Jan. 23, when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2022 returns, the agency announced Thursday.
The news comes after the National Taxpayer Advocate reported Wednesday that the IRS watchdog is seeing “a light at the end of the tunnel” of the IRS’ customer service struggles, thanks to the hiring of thousands of new workers and tens of billions of dollars in new funding provided to the IRS in the Democrats’ climate and health law.
Agency leadership says taxpayers should expect a smoother filing season this year.
“We’ve trained thousands of new employees to answer phones and help people. While much work remains after several difficult years, we expect people to experience improvements this tax season,” said Acting IRS Commissioner Doug O’Donnell.
The IRS has most recently added 5,000 new customer service representatives who were trained in taxpayer rights and technical account management issues and is chipping away at the hundreds of thousands of unprocessed returns from last tax season.
The House Republican majority has promised to rescind the nearly $71 billion that Congress had provided the IRS, even though the bill they approved Monday is unlikely to advance in the Democratic-run Senate.
The filing deadline for most taxpayers to submit their 2022 tax returns, file extensions and pay money owed is April 18. That is because the normal filing date of April 15 falls on a weekend and the District of Columbia’s Emancipation Day holiday falls on April 17.
Taxpayers requesting an extension will have until Oct. 16 to file.
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Famed forensic scientist Henry Lee defended his work and reputation Wednesday after a federal judge found him liable last week in a lawsuit for fabricating evidence in a murder trial that sent two innocent men to prison for decades.
Ralph “Ricky” Birch and Shawn Henning were convicted in the Dec. 1, 1985, slaying of Everett Carr, based in part on testimony about what Lee said were bloodstains on a towel found in the 65-year-old victim’s home in New Milford, 55 miles (88 kilometers) southwest of Hartford.
A judge vacated the felony murder convictions in 2020, and the men filed a federal wrongful conviction lawsuit naming Lee, eight police investigators and the town of New Milford.
U.S. District Court Judge Victor Bolden ruled last Friday that there was no evidence Lee ever conducted any blood tests on the towel. After Bolden granted a motion for summary judgement against Lee, the only outstanding issue for a jury in his case will be the amount of damages.
Tests done after the trial, when the men were appealing their convictions, showed the stain was not blood.
In a lengthy statement emailed Wednesday, Lee said he was disappointed with the ruling. He again denied fabricating evidence and suggested the traces of blood may have degraded in the 20 years between the crime and when experts for the defense tested the towel.
“I have no motive nor reason to fabricate evidence,” he wrote. “My chemical testing of the towel played no direct role in implicating Mr. Birch and Mr. Henning or anyone else as suspects in this crime. Further, my scientific testimony at their trial included exculpatory evidence, such as a negative finding of blood on their clothing that served to exonerate them.”
Lee also testified at trial that it was possible for the assailants to avoid getting much blood on them.
No forensic evidence existed linking Birch and Henning to the crime. No blood was found on their clothes or in their car. The crime scene included hairs and more than 40 fingerprints, but none matched the two men.
Lee is the former head of the state’s forensic laboratory and now a professor emeritus at the University of New Haven’s Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences. He shot to fame after his testimony in the 1995 O.J. Simpson murder trial, in which he questioned the handling of blood evidence.
Lee also served as a consultant in other high-profile investigations, including the 1996 slaying of 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey in Colorado; the 2004 murder trial of Scott Peterson, who was accused of killing his pregnant wife Laci; and the 2007 murder trial of record producer Phil Spector.
Lee’s work in several cases has come under scrutiny, including in the murder case against Spector, in which he was accused of taking evidence from the crime scene.
In granting a motion for summary judgement against Lee last week, the judge ruled a jury will not have to determine whether the evidence against Birch and Henning was fabricated and can proceed directly to determining damages against the scientist. The cases against the others named in the lawsuit will go to a full trial.
Lee pointed out Wednesday that his work on the case came before Birch and Henning were identified as suspects and insisted he testified truthfully.
“I am a forensic scientist and I only present my scientific findings in the court of law,” he wrote. “It is not my role to determine what evidence to introduce and what questions to ask a witness during the trial.”
Judge Bolden also ruled that Lee’s attorneys had failed to properly use an immunity defense that could have shielded him from damages. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong’s office, which represents Lee and the troopers in the lawsuit, said Wednesday it would be filing an appeal.
“We stand by our lawyers’ strong work in this case,” Elizabeth Benton, Tong’s spokeswoman, said. “They offered a vigorous and legally correct defense.”
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“The Whale”
Rated R. At the AMC Boston Common, Regal Fenway, Coolidge Corner, Landmark Kendall Square and suburban theaters.
Grade: A-
A portrait of human misery and our shared need for love, Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale,” based on the play by playwright Samuel D. Hunter and adapted by him, tells the story of a man named Charlie (Brendan Fraser in a career-redefining turn). Charlie is a middle-aged man who has gained so much weight in the wake of his gay lover’s death that is on the verge of dying from heart failure. His blood pressure is off the scale. But he refuses to go to the hospital because he has no insurance.
Charlie, who lives in Idaho, can barely lift his mountainous 600 lbs. self up to his walker to get from the seedy sofa, where he eats ravenously, watches TV and teaches his remote writing class, pretending that his camera does not work to avoid his students’ gaze. Charlie is a man who has created his own prison of flesh to lock himself away from the world and keep others away from him. “Do you think I’m disgusting?” he asks more than once.
His friend, nurse and caretaker Liz (a fine Hong Chau) is equally concerned and exasperated. Not one to mince words, she tells Charlie that he will die within days, and so the countdown begins. In between Liz’s death sentence and the end of the film, Charlie’s life will change dramatically because of the sudden, unexpected visits by Ellie (Sadie Sink of “Stranger Things” in a breakthrough effort), the 17-year-old daughter Charlie abandoned when he left her and her mother Mary (a blazing Samantha Morton) to move in with his former male student. Also arriving on Charlie’s literal doorstep is Thomas (Ty Simpkins), a member of what Liz, who knows what she’s talking about, calls a cult. Thomas wants to talk to Charlie about “end times.” Thomas is as tiresome as the symbolism he drags along with him.
Fraser, best known for “Encino Man” (1992) and “The Mummy” films, has been the recipient of deserved accolades on the festival circuit. As Charlie, the actor is totally human and sympathetic.
A writing teacher, Charlie is also super articulate about himself and his plight. Voraciously devouring the pizzas left by the mostly unseen delivery man (Sathya Sridharan) and the meatball subs with cheese that Liz pulls sadly out of her bag, Charlie is a man on a mission. Mysteriously, Charlie loves to hear the words of a not particularly astute essay about Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick; or, The Whale” for reasons we will come to understand. Ellie is flunking out of high school and is at first full of rage against the father who abandoned her and her mother. Charlie’s defense is that Ellie’s homophobic mother would not let him near his daughter. He paid child support and claims to have money that he will leave Ellie. Is Ellie only coming by to get that money?
If we count the paranoid mathematician (Sean Gullette) of “Pi” (1998), the besotted junkies (Jared Leto and Jennifer Connelly) of “Requiem for a Dream” (2000), the broken-down fighter (Mickey Rourke) of “The Wrestler” (2008), the deranged ballerina (Natalie Portman) of “Black Swan” (2010) and the Noah (Russell Crowe) of “Noah” (2014), it’s safe to say that Aronofsky is drawn to extremes in human behavior, both physical and psychological. “The Whale” is an odd and daring choice coming off the madness that was “Mother!” (2017). Charlie may be disagreeable to some. But we are all prisoners of the flesh we inherited and grew into. Thanks to Fraser, for all the anguish and agonizing, Charlie faces his personal “end time” with surprising grace, self-awareness and kindness. I will not sugarcoat “The Whale.” It is a tough sit, and, with its mostly single set, it looks and feels like a filmed play. But many will cry at the end and appreciate getting to know Charlie and those around him.
(“The Whale” contains profanity, sexually suggestive behavior and drug use)
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WHEELING, W.Va., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC), a diversified, multi-state bank holding company announced today that Todd F. Clossin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey H. Jackson, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Daniel K. Weiss, Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to participate in the 25th Annual D. A. Davidson Financial Institutions Conference in Colorado Springs on Tuesday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
The conference does not include a formal presentation; therefore, no webcast will be available.
About WesBanco, Inc.
Founded in 1870, WesBanco, Inc. is a diversified and balanced financial services company that delivers large bank capabilities with a community bank feel. Our distinct long-term growth strategies are built upon unique sustainable advantages permitting us to span six states with meaningful market share. Built upon our 'Better Banking Pledge', our customer-centric service culture is focused on growing long-term relationships by pledging to serve all personal and business customer needs efficiently and effectively. Furthermore, our strong financial performance and employee focus has earned us recognition by Forbes as both one of America's Best Banks and Best Midsize Employers. In addition to a full range of online and mobile banking options and a full-suite of commercial products and services, WesBanco provides trust, wealth management, securities brokerage, and private banking services through our century-old Trust and Investment Services department, with approximately $5.0 billion of assets under management (as of March 31, 2023). WesBanco's banking subsidiary, WesBanco Bank, Inc., operates 194 financial centers in the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Additionally, WesBanco operates an insurance agency, WesBanco Insurance Services, Inc., and a full service broker/dealer, WesBanco Securities, Inc. Learn more at www.wesbanco.com. Follow @WesBanco on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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AMESBURY, Mass., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Provident Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq:PVBC), the holding company for BankProv (the "Bank"), announced today that its Board of Directors ("Board") has officially appointed Carol Houle and Joe Reilly as Co-CEOs and Co-Presidents effective immediately. The team served as interim Co-CEO's since December 23, 2022. Carol Houle will continue to serve as CFO in addition to her new role as Co-CEO.
"The board is very pleased with the work that Joe and Carol have done in a very short time to help the Bank through the past few months, and we are confident that they are the right team to continue to lead the Bank going forward," said Laurie Knapp, Chairman of the Board. "The Co-CEO positions will provide the institution with an unmatched leadership team and the ability for Carol to continue in her capacity as the CFO."
Houle joined the Bank in 2013 as the EVP and Chief Financial Officer after holding executive positions at Shatswell, Macleod & Co., P.C. and T.C. Edwards & Co., P.C. She is a proven leader that brings strategic vision to the organization, operational insight and extensive financial expertise.
"I am excited to lead the Bank through its next chapter with Joe," said Houle. "We recognize this is a tremendous opportunity and together we look forward to serving our clients, creating significant value for our shareholders and fostering an inclusive environment for our team members to thrive."
Reilly joined the Bank as a member of the Boards of BankProv and Provident Bancorp, Inc. in 2018 and was soon elected Chairman. He co-founded Centrix Bank in 1999 and led the organization as CEO until 2014 when the bank was acquired by Eastern Bank. Prior to co-founding Centrix Bank, Reilly was Chief Operating Officer and Senior Lending Officer at Centerpoint Bank. He is an industry veteran and a commercial banker known for his dedication to community involvement and local markets.
"I am grateful to be able to support the organization in this new capacity," said Reilly. "BankProv has a long history of being a trusted partner for businesses. We will continue to build upon our past successes of providing best-in-class banking products and being a premier Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider."
About BankProv
BankProv, is a subsidiary of Provident Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PVBC). BankProv is a future-ready commercial bank that offers a comprehensive suite of banking products for corporate clients. The Bank is a premier Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider and specializes in technology-driven banking solutions to niche markets, including private equity, renewable energy, fintech and enterprise value lending. Headquartered in Amesbury, Massachusetts, BankProv is the 10th oldest bank in the nation. The Bank insures 100% of deposits through a combination of insurance provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF). To learn more about the organization, visit bankprov.com.
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Certain statements contained herein constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be identified by words such as "may," "will," "would," "intend," "believe," "expect," "plan," "estimate," "anticipate," "continue," or similar terms or variations on those terms, or the negative of those terms, and include expectations with respect to the timing of the filing of the Form 10-Q. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Company management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors. Factors that could cause such differences to exist include, but are not limited to: the effects of any pandemic disease, natural disaster, national or international war, act of terrorism, accident, or similar action or event; those related to the real estate and economic environment, including inflation, particularly in the market areas in which the Company operates; fiscal and monetary policies of the U.S. Government; changes in government regulations affecting financial institutions, including regulatory compliance costs and capital requirements; fluctuations in the adequacy of loan loss reserves; decreases in deposit levels necessitating increased borrowing to fund loans and investments; operational risks including, but not limited to, cybersecurity, fraud and natural disasters; the risk that the Company may not be successful in the implementation of its business strategy; changes in prevailing interest rates; credit risk management; asset-liability management; and other risks described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.
The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company wishes to advise readers that the factors listed above or other factors could affect the Company's financial performance and could cause the Company's actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed with respect to future periods in any current statements. The Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions, which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
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MIAMI, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brand Institute, the global leader in pharmaceutical brand name development, offers a portfolio of services to bring a new brand name to market, including creative name development, trademark searches, linguistic analysis, and market research. Still, once a test name has proved to be both distinct and innocent of any negative connotations, what role does market research play exactly in the development of a new pharmaceutical brand name? Daina Quevedo, President of Brand Institute's Boston Office, provides insight.
"Market research serves as an excellent resource in determining which pharmaceutical brand names appeal most to your target audience," Dr. Quevedo says. "The data collected can tell us much about current naming trends in the relevant therapeutic space."
"Certain brands may resonate more with prescribers versus patients, for example. And findings like that can provide tremendous value when planning downstream commercialization activities. Balancing the regulatory and commercial requirements of a project can present challenges, but market research provides an objective assessment of the proposed names and their overall appeal. It is always recommended that you seek expert support to ensure sponsors are adhering to current guidance."
Since first joining Brand Institute in 2017, Dr. Quevedo has worked on hundreds of naming projects, including pharmaceutical and consumer brand names, nonproprietary (INN/USAN) names, corporate identities, and clinical trial names.
About Brand Institute and our wholly owned regulatory subsidiary, Drug Safety Institute
Brand Institute is the global leader in pharmaceutical and healthcare-related name development, with a portfolio of over 4,000 marketed healthcare brand names, 1,300 USAN/INN nonproprietary names for 1,200 clients. The company partners on over 75% of pharmaceutical brand and nonproprietary name approvals globally every year with healthcare manufacturers. Drug Safety Institute is composed of former naming regulatory officials from global government health agencies, including Food and Drug Administration (FDA), European Medicines Agency (EMA), Health Canada (HC), American Medical Association (AMA), and the World Health Organization (WHO). These regulatory experts co-authored the name review guidelines with their respective agencies, with many responsible for ultimately approving (or rejecting) brand name applications. Now working for a private company, these professionals provide Brand Institute's clients with industry-leading guidance pertaining to drug name safety (i.e., preventing medication errors), packaging, and labeling.
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Cole Irvin struck out eight and didn't allow an earned run over seven sparkling innings for his first back-to-back wins this year, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-4 Friday night.
Ramón Laureano hit a go-ahead homer on a full-count with two out in the fifth, then Seth Brown added a two-run drive later that inning for the A's against Texas right-hander Spencer Howard (1-2).
Irvin (5-7) retired the initial nine Rangers batters in order before Marcus Semien's leadoff single in the fourth against his former club. Adolis García hit a tying RBI single three batters later — then he was thrown out on the bases.
Irvin, who gave three hits, exited to a warm ovation after allowing his lone walk of the night to Leody Taveras to begin the eighth. Nathaniel Lowe homered in the ninth and Josh Smith hit an RBI single as the Rangers threatened against closer Lou Trivino, who was pulled for A.J. Puk with two outs.
Puk hit Kole Calhoun to load the bases before getting Semien to ground out, earning his first save.
Pinch-hitter Stephen Vogt provided an insurance RBI single in the eighth for Oakland.
Corey Seager went 0 for 3 with three left on base to have his 10-game hitting streak snapped for the Rangers, who missed a chance to win consecutive games in July for just the second time after last doing so July 8-9 against the Twins.
Both teams had a long day coming into the game.
Texas played at Miami on Thursday and won 8-0 before a cross-country flight, while the A's split a home doubleheader with Detroit.
Seager traveled to South Florida but got a breather after taking part in the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game in Los Angeles.
The Rangers have won seven of 11 from the A's this season, their best record against any divisional opponent.
GARCIA'S STROKE
Rangers manager Chris Woodward chatted with Cuban outfielder García about his approach for the remainder of the season. García was the designated hitter Friday after coming in hitting .148 with 25 strikeouts over 15 games in July, though he snapped an 18-game stretch without a home run on Thursday's two-run drive.
“This is a big second half for him,” Woodward said. “I desperately as a manager want him to be the answer. I want him to be the first guy we talk about as far as him being a winning piece to this organization. Because I just love the way the guy plays, the heart that he plays with, the way he plays outfield, the way he runs the bases, the way he cares about this team. I really challenged him.”
TRAINER'S ROOM
Rangers: RHP Dane Dunning struck out nine over five innings in a rehab outing Thursday in Arizona, allowing three hits and two earned runs with a walk. He rejoined the team in Oakland and is eligible to be activated from the injured list Monday after being sidelined by a right ankle impingement. He is penciled in to start Tuesday at Seattle.
Athletics: RHP Dany Jiménez, who went on the 15-day injured list June 21 with a strained pitching shoulder, is set to throw a 25-pitch bullpen session Saturday, with the plan for him to face A's hitters Tuesday. ... RHP Frankie Montas reported “normal soreness” from his three-inning start Thursday against Detroit after missing two starts with inflammation in his pitching shoulder. “Frankie should be ready to go,” manager Mark Kotsay said.
ROSTER MOVES
Oakland recalled RHP David McKay from Triple-A Las Vegas and optioned RHP Domingo Tapia to Las Vegas. LHP Zach Logue returned to Las Vegas after starting Game 1 of the doubleheader as 27th man.
UP NEXT
LHP Taylor Hearn (4-6, 5.78 ERA) pitches the middle game of the series Saturday having made quality starts his last two times against the A's. Oakland counters with RHP James Kaprielian (1-5, 5.09), making his third start of the year vs. Texas but yet to notch a decision.
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SPARTA - Two long-time rivals clashed Thursday night when Coopersville visited Sparta in Week 2 football action.
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HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana lawmaker is proposing a bill to effectively deny gender-affirming care to young transgender people by threatening health care providers with the loss of their license for a year if they use puberty blockers, hormones or surgery to treat transgender minor.
The bill by Republican Sen. John Fuller also would ban mental health providers at psychiatric hospitals that receive taxpayer funding from promoting or advocating using hormones or surgery as a treatment for gender dysphoria — a violation of which would also lead to a one-year license suspension.
The proposal would make physicians “choose between doing what's best for the patient and keeping their license,” Dr. Lauren Wilson, president of the Montana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, said Thursday.
Fuller and supporters of the bill said the effort to ban gender-affirming care for minors is meant to protect children from decisions that will affect them for the rest of their lives.
Montana is one of at least 18 states with bills targeting health care for young transgender people being brought before legislatures this year. Some bills seek to ban treatment until the person is in their 20s. The bills have drawn strong opposition.
Bans on gender-affirming care have passed in Arkansas and Alabama but are being challenged in court.
Fuller’s bill, which is the subject of a committee hearing Friday, would end Montana Medicaid payments for medication or surgery to treat gender dysphoria, which is defined as the distress caused by a person’s gender assigned at birth not matching the gender with which they identify.
Montana’s Medicaid program began covering medication treatment for gender dysphoria for minors in 2015, the health department said, and has spent nearly $1.4 million — an average of $173,000 a year. The department did not immediately respond to a question asking how many children had received treatment.
The bill would also deny public funding to individuals and organizations that provide medication or surgery as a treatment for gender dysphoria — however the bill does not define public funds. Opponents believe it means hospitals would lose Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement entirely if they provide such services. Fuller said Thursday that is not his intention.
State facilities — which Fuller said includes schools — and state employees who work with children could not encourage transgender minors to change names, clothing or pronouns to match their gender, under the proposal.
Also under the bill, physicians who provide hormone or surgical treatment would be vulnerable to lawsuits for at least 25 years if the after-effects of the treatment cause physical, psychological, emotional or physiological harm. It would also ban providers from having a liability insurance policy to cover such claims.
Fuller brought a bill in 2021 that would have banned gender-affirming surgery for transgender minors, but it faced significant opposition from medical experts, human rights advocates and the transgender community, who argued gender-affirming surgery is rarely undertaken by minors and that medical decisions should be left up to families. It passed the House but eventually failed in the state Senate.
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FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A married couple and their son convicted of first-degree premeditated murder in the fatal shooting of a security guard who demanded the woman’s daughter wear a mask while shopping were sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without parole.
Larry Teague, wife Sharmel Teague, and Sharmel Teague’s son, Ramonyea Bishop, were sentenced by Genesee Circuit Court Judge Brian Pickell in the shooting death of Calvin Munerlyn on May 1, 2020.
The three were convicted of first-degree premeditated murder, a crime that carries a mandatory punishment of life in prison without parole, following a trial that spanned several weeks, The Flint Journal reported.
Munerlyn, 43, was shot at the store just north of downtown Flint shortly after telling Sharmel Teague’s daughter she had to leave because she lacked a mask, Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton has said.
Two men later came to the store and shot the security guard to death, investigators said.
Bishop’s sister, Brya Bishop, was charged with tampering with evidence, lying to police and being an accessory to a felony. She was sentenced in November to time served and probation.
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Taylor Swift has a message for fans after Ticketmaster fiasco, saying it's 'excruciating'
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Updated: 12:58 PM EST Nov 18, 2022
It's been five long years since Taylor Swift has been on tour and with over 50 concert dates next year, Eras is set to be the biggest jewel of the musician's career fans or swifties are in *** frenzy and Hayes for tickets, but most are being left ghosted in queues. Taylor swift is going to pack because Taylor was very popular with the Tween crowd, so they have to bring parents. So it's not just one ticket, it's like multiple tickets for one person to go after less than *** day of pre sales for tickets, which were only available to *** select number of fans, ticketmaster announced it was struggling to keep up with historically unprecedented demand with the millions showing up by the next day, the company's pre sale inventory was completely sold out and quote unquote scalpers were reselling tickets on platforms like StubHub for triple the original price, with some listed for as high as 30 to $45,000 scalping is not illegal at the federal level and states regulated in many different ways. The consumers will definitely become more critical, especially if, you know, they can't get the tickets and then they see them on StubHub and instead of 100 bucks, it's now $500 on StubHub and you can see who's selling it and somebody might be selling it like 10 packages of four and you're like, well, how did they get 10 packages of four. Many online scalpers use bots to buy large batches of tickets and oil states like Tennessee have passed, anti boat laws to protect consumers. The law has proven difficult to enforce beyond the issue with bots. Lawmakers like Tennessee's Attorney General are taking note of the ish issues surrounding eras and questioning if the problem is ticketmaster failing to give consumers fair opportunities to buy tickets. Others are also questioning if the platform is monopolizing the market. The argument is, there's too much control by one company over *** substantial number of venues and concerts shows. And of course, if there's two arenas in one city and one is owned by Live Nation, odds are the, you know, the concert promotion will be going to the one owned by Live Nation and they're making money up and down the chain. The frustration over tickets will continue as ticketmaster canceled its general public sale for eras. Previously, the online betting platform bookies dot com said fans had *** one in 50 shot of getting tickets and now that's even less likely the lucky concertgoers may still face some more higher costs down the road as the hotels near concert venues are already hiking up prices as much as $1000 *** night. Eras will be Swift sixth tour, which have already grows to the music mastermind. More than $935 million in ticket sales. Mendoza. Newsy as Casey mentioned the resale value of some of those tickets is the same cost as *** nice used car or *** semester of college, which is kind of ridiculous. And while I know t Swift really has *** solid fan base, this isn't just happening with her concert tickets. In fact, we saw ticket prices spiral out of control to other time just this year with Bruce Springsteen and Harry styles, not to sound like my grandparents, but it wasn't always like this, sorry, hard to believe now, but for *** long time people actually had to physically line up outside the ticket box office for first come, first serve basis the day the tickets went on sale. So what's changed the answer *** lot. For starters, the internet has changed ticketing and how we purchase those tickets, we know bots are part of the problem, but many, including lawmakers, blame sky high ticket prices on the 2009 merger of Live Nation and ticketmaster calling their business *** monopoly Hannah, who you heard from *** little earlier in the segment says she, he thinks one of the reasons she was able to score tickets was because her venue was one of the few not being sold on ticketmaster. We do think that we were extra lucky because we're attending the show in Glendale Arizona and their stadium doesn't use ticketmaster. They sell their tickets through seatgeek, I believe it's called. Um, and so we are like flabbergasted at how we got the tickets honestly, but other Swift fans weren't so lucky and I'm not saying it's because they have bad karma. See Live Nation ticketmaster's parent company owns concert venues promotes tours and sells tickets. Many argue it leaves little room Room for competition, which means fans are left with virtually no alternative other than to pay what ticketmaster is asking for. According to more perfect. Union ticketmaster's fees now cost as much as 78% of *** ticket. President Biden did say he's coming for those hidden fees. The Federal Trade Commission started work on *** rule to crack down on unfair and deceptive fees across all industries fees that were never disclosed, never disclosed. And there was no way to avoid the fee like processing fees for concert tickets. Critics of the Live Nation ticketmaster merger say it's *** good start, but there might be *** way bigger overhaul needed to address these issues within the live event industry. It's time for us to take *** quick break when we're back. We'll tell you how *** power shift in brazil could help save the amazon rainforest before it's too late.
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Taylor Swift has a message for fans after Ticketmaster fiasco, saying it's 'excruciating'
Taylor Swift spoke out Friday about the ticketing debacle that took place this week, as many fans were unable to purchase tickets for her upcoming tour on Ticketmaster."It goes without saying that I'm extremely protective of my fans," Swift wrote on Instagram on Friday. "It's really difficult for me to trust an outside entity with these relationships and loyalties, and excruciating for me to just watch mistakes happen with no recourse."Swift blamed Ticketmaster for the snafu, noting that there were a "multitude of reasons why people had such a hard time" getting tickets."I'm not going to make excuses for anyone because we asked them, multiple times, if they could handle this kind of demand and we were assured they could," the singer wrote. "It's truly amazing that 2.4 million people got tickets, but it really pisses me off that a lot of them feel like they went through several bear attacks to get them."Swift added that she would try to "figure out how this situation can be improved moving forward."Sales for the singer's new Eras Tour began Tuesday, but the demand snarled the ticketing site, infuriating fans who couldn't snag tickets. Customers complained about Ticketmaster not loading, saying the platform didn't allow them to access tickets, even if they had a pre-sale code for verified fans.Video above: Taylor Swift’s new tour sets ticket sales recordOn Thursday, Ticketmaster announced that the sale to the general public, which was scheduled for Friday, had been canceled due to "extraordinarily high demands on ticketing systems and insufficient remaining ticket inventory to meet that demand.""To those who didn't get tickets, all I can say is that my hope is to provide more opportunities for us to get together and sing these songs," Swift added.
Taylor Swift spoke out Friday about the ticketing debacle that took place this week, as many fans were unable to purchase tickets for her upcoming tour on Ticketmaster.
"It goes without saying that I'm extremely protective of my fans," Swift wrote on Instagram on Friday. "It's really difficult for me to trust an outside entity with these relationships and loyalties, and excruciating for me to just watch mistakes happen with no recourse."
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Swift blamed Ticketmaster for the snafu, noting that there were a "multitude of reasons why people had such a hard time" getting tickets.
"I'm not going to make excuses for anyone because we asked them, multiple times, if they could handle this kind of demand and we were assured they could," the singer wrote. "It's truly amazing that 2.4 million people got tickets, but it really pisses me off that a lot of them feel like they went through several bear attacks to get them."
Swift added that she would try to "figure out how this situation can be improved moving forward."
Sales for the singer's new Eras Tour began Tuesday, but the demand snarled the ticketing site, infuriating fans who couldn't snag tickets. Customers complained about Ticketmaster not loading, saying the platform didn't allow them to access tickets, even if they had a pre-sale code for verified fans.
Video above: Taylor Swift’s new tour sets ticket sales record
On Thursday, Ticketmaster announced that the sale to the general public, which was scheduled for Friday, had been canceled due to "extraordinarily high demands on ticketing systems and insufficient remaining ticket inventory to meet that demand."
"To those who didn't get tickets, all I can say is that my hope is to provide more opportunities for us to get together and sing these songs," Swift added.
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Evolution of SEI's Leadership Reinforces Strategic Focus on Driving Growth
OAKS, Pa., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SEI® (NASDAQ: SEIC) today announced that Sanjay Sharma has been appointed to lead its Private Banking business segment. Sharma will be responsible for overall strategy and business growth through the delivery of comprehensive technology, operational, and investment solutions for U.S. and U.K. wealth management organizations. With more than 25 years of global experience in the financial services industry, he brings deep knowledge to capitalize on current and future technology, operational, and business trends.
Sharma has been with SEI for 14 years, previously serving as Chief Technology Officer and responsible for the global IT strategy, execution, and delivery of all of SEI's platforms and applications, including the SEI Wealth PlatformSM and SEI's cloud strategy. Prior to joining SEI, Sharma led a successful consulting business and held leadership positions overseeing revenue generation, market strategy, and global delivery at top-10 IT consulting companies.
"The financial services industry is enduring tremendous change, and with change comes opportunity. We're well positioned to help wealth management organizations navigate the challenges they're facing and transform their businesses to meet investors' demands. I'm thrilled to take on this new role and continue working alongside the incredible talent at SEI."
"We're focused on investing in our talent, reigniting our culture, and transforming growth, and the evolution of SEI is key to unlocking our potential. Sanjay's expertise in the technology and wealth management landscape will be invaluable to progressing our business strategy. There is a clear intersection of technology and business growth in today's wealth management market, and we believe that trend will only accelerate. Our success is driven by the strength of our workforce and leadership, and I'm confident Sanjay will continue to help position our company and our clients for success in seizing opportunities that drive future growth."
Sharma is currently a member of the Client Advisory Board for Digital for a global top-ten IT consulting firm, board member for the Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technology, Advisory Board member for a large venture capital firm, Advisory Board member for SEI Ventures, a member of the Advisory Board for SEI Diversity and Inclusion, and founding board member of Racial Justice Institution. He holds a master's degree in engineering, specializing in systems engineering, from the Indian Institute of Technology in Roorkee, India.
About SEI®
SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) delivers technology and investment solutions that connect the financial services industry. With capabilities across investment processing, operations, and asset management, SEI works with corporations, financial institutions and professionals, and ultra-high-net-worth families to solve problems, manage change, and help protect assets—for growth today and in the future. As of March 31, 2022, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.3 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.
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Ukraine war is going to ‘take a while,’ Putin says as he warns nuclear risk is increasing
By Jessie Yeung and Katharina Krebs, CNN
Nearly 10 months after his invasion of Ukraine began, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday acknowledged that the conflict is “going to take a while,” as he also warned of the “increasing” threat of nuclear war.
Speaking at a meeting of Russia’s Human Rights Council at the Kremlin, Putin said Moscow will fight by “all available means at our disposal,” in what he insists on calling a “special military operation,” but also said he saw no immediate need to mobilize more troops.
“With regard to the protracted nature of the special military operation and its results, of course, it’s going to take a while, perhaps,” he said.
And without categorically ruling out the first use of nuclear weapons, Putin said he viewed the Russian nuclear arsenal as a deterrent rather than a provocation.
“As for the idea that Russia wouldn’t use such weapons first under any circumstances, then it means we wouldn’t be able to be the second to use them either — because the possibility to do so in case of an attack on our territory would be very limited,” he said.
“Nevertheless, we have a strategy… namely, as a defense, we consider weapons of mass destruction, nuclear weapons — it is all based around the so-called retaliatory strike,” he said. “That is, when we are struck, we strike in response.”
The Russian leader said that the United States’ nuclear weapons were located in large numbers on European soil, while Russia had not transferred its nuclear weapons to other territories and is not planning to do so, but “will protect its allies with all the means at its disposal, if necessary.”
“We have not gone crazy. We are aware of what nuclear weapons are. We have these means, they are in a more advanced and modern form than those of any other nuclear country, this is obvious,” he said. “But we are not going to brandish these weapons like a razor, running around the world.”
‘Significant result’
Putin also said there is no need for additional mobilization of Russian troops at this point, saying suggestions for more deployments “simply do not make sense.”
Out of the 300,000 men called up for Russia’s partial mobilization, half are currently in Ukraine — and of those, only 77,000 are in combat units while the rest are in defense forces or training, he said.
Meanwhile, in response to a question, he described Moscow’s territorial gains as a “significant result for Russia.”
In September, Putin announced the annexation of four Ukrainian regions — Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia — in a process that violated international law.
However, Russia currently controls only 60% of the southern Kherson region. It was forced to withdraw from the regional capital of Kherson city last month in a humiliating setback, though it still controls the coastline along the Sea of Azov.
“Let’s be honest, the Sea of Azov has become an internal sea of the Russian Federation. All of this is a big deal,” Putin said.
In Zaporizhzhia, meanwhile, the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has repeatedly warned of the risk of a nuclear accident at Ukraine’s largest nuclear plant, which has been occupied by Russian forces since March.
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant been rocked by explosions in recent months amid fighting nearby, with Kyiv and Moscow blaming each other for the attacks.
Earlier this week, a Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson appeared to rule out proposals by the International Atomic Energy Agency to create a demilitarized zone around the plant, claiming it was on “Russian territory and is fully controlled by Russia.”
Wave of attacks
Putin’s comments come as the war enters winter, with Russia continuing to shell eastern and southern parts of Ukraine — and facing attacks on its own soil.
Earlier this week, Russia unleashed a wave of drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, targeting the country’s energy infrastructure. Ukraine has been facing a wide assault on critical infrastructure and power sources since early October.
The recent strikes caused extensive power outages in several regions, including Kyiv and Odesa, leaving many households without electricity. Ukrainian repair teams have worked frantically to restore power across the country, but their efforts are being slowed by sub-zero temperatures and poor weather.
Meanwhile, Russia has accused Kyiv of using drones to strike military airfields far inside its territory on Monday and Tuesday — an extraordinary breach of Moscow’s assumptions that it can protect its deep interior.
Ukraine has neither confirmed nor denied responsibility for the blasts, in keeping with Kyiv’s policy of official silence around attacks inside Russia or in Russian-occupied Crimea.
However, in an apparent reference to the strikes, an aide to President Volodymyr Zelensky tweeted cryptically that “if something is launched into other countries’ airspace, sooner or later unknown flying objects will return to departure point.”
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Public Library of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County will present eight film adaptations of Roald Dahl in February. Books to the Big Screen will be free to attend and happen at various libraries around the city.
- Saturday, February 4 at 3:00 p.m. – The Witches at Lomas Tramway
- Sunday, February 5 at 1:30 p.m. – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at Central and Unser
- Tuesday, February 7 at 4:30 p.m. – Matilda at Taylor Ranch
- Saturday, February 11 at 3:00 p.m. – Charlie and the Chocolate Factor at International District
- Sunday, February 12 at 1:15 p.m. – Fantastic Mr. Fox at Erna Fergusson
- Wednesday, February 15 at 3:00 p.m. – James and the Giant Peach at Main
- Saturday, February 18 at 3:00 p.m. – 36 Hours at Special Collections
- Saturday, February 25 at 3:00 p.m. – BFG at East Mountain
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- Awarded Multiple First Place Podium Finishes in Arizona's Largest Cannabis Competitions
- Named No. 1 Cannabis Brand in Arizona by MJ Brand Insights For Creative Brand Engagement
PHOENIX, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Item 9 Labs—the award-winning, premium cannabis brand from Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB)—kicks off 2023 after a year of budding growth and achievements embedded in product innovation and increased consumer engagement.
The Arizona marijuana market has experienced one of the most rapid developments in consumer participation and retail expansion of any market over the past year, according to cannabis data research firm BDSA. With the legalization of adult-use marijuana in early 2021, Arizona has seen noticeable popularity across the pre-roll, flower and concentrate categories with the market predicted to exceed $1 billion by year end.
BDSA recognized Item 9 Labs as one of the top 10 cannabis brands in the state overall, along with top five placements across multiple vape categories.
"Wrapping up 2022 as a top 10 brand is a true testament to our team of extraction and cultivation experts and their deep commitment to delivering masterfully crafted cannabis products," said Item 9 Labs Corp. Chief Executive Officer, Mike Weinberger. "In the year ahead, we are optimistic that our Item 9 Labs brand will continue building on this positive momentum while driving forward brand recognition and loyalty."
In August 2022, Item 9 Labs was recognized as the No. 1 cannabis brand in Arizona by MJ Brand Insights (MJBI), the official publication of MJ Unpacked, for its creative brand engagement. Using a proprietary, comparison-based scoring system by Pioneer Intelligence, the technology leverages data to benchmark marketing performance of consumer-facing cannabis brands.
This past June, the brand launched a new permanent mainstay to its product lineup—1-gram concentrate infused pre-rolls—recognizing the trending triple-digit growth of this category. Item 9 Labs infused pre-rolls are crafted with award-winning flower and live resin sugar, live resin badder or crumble concentrates, which are grown and extracted in-house. With products in 65 percent of Arizona's dispensaries, the brand sold more than 13,000 units of its pre-rolls within the first two months and they have been flying off the shelves ever since.
Item 9 Labs consistently bolsters and strengthens its existing extensive product lineup. As the brand entered 2022, it introduced its best-selling proprietary vape technology Orion 710 Live Resin Pod and Battery System with a half-gram pod (500 mg) due to the popularity of its 1-gram (1000 mg) pod. Since hitting the market, Item 9 Labs sold nearly 64,000 units across the state, creating buzz amongst local consumers and generating a go-to vape option for the market.
"Last year was the first year we witnessed the true impact of legal cannabis sales and saw how consumer dynamics evolved alongside it," said Item 9 Labs Corp. Chief Operating Officer, Chris Wolven. He added, "We put an emphasis on the art of innovation and fueled our go-to-market strategy to meet the increasing demand, and it shows in the awards we took home for product excellence."
Item 9 Labs' dedication to perfecting its cannabis products this past year did not go unnoticed. The brand earned multiple top podium finishes in Arizona's largest and longest-running annual cannabis festivals and awards events. At the Spring Errl Cup and Fall Errl Cup this year, the brand was awarded:
- First place for "Best Cannabis Vape Pen – Indica"
- First place for "Best Cannabis Vape Pen – Sativa"
- Second place for "Best Cannabis Flower – Sativa"
- Second place for "Best Cannabis Vape Pen – Indica"
- Second place for "Best Concentrate – Hybrid"
- Third place for "Best Hand-Crafted Cannabis Product"
- Third place for "Best Cannabis Vape Pen – Sativa"
- Third place for "Best Derivative"
For more information on Item 9 Labs, the brand's wide range of premium cannabis products and its awards, visit item9labs.com or Item 9 Labs' Instagram.
ABOUT ITEM 9 LABS
Item 9 Labs cultivates the highest quality cannabis products while providing transparency, consistency and well-being for an enhanced cannabis experience. With more than 30 podium finishes in Arizona marijuana competitions, Item 9 Labs is a trusted source for premium cannabis products. Starting with intentionally grown flower, the Item 9 Labs product catalog spans across five core categories, including several active cannabis strains, cannabis vape products, premium concentrates and Orion vape technology. For additional information, visit item9labs.com.
ABOUT ITEM 9 LABS CORP.
Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) is a vertically integrated cannabis operator and dispensary franchisor delivering premium products from its large-scale cultivation and production facilities in the United States. The award-winning Item 9 Labs brand specializes in best-in-class products and user experience across several cannabis categories. The company also offers a unique dispensary franchise model through the national Unity Rd. retail brand. Easing barriers to entry, the franchise provides an opportunity for both new and existing dispensary owners to leverage the knowledge, resources and ongoing support needed to thrive in their state compliantly and successfully. Item 9 Labs brings the best industry practices to markets nationwide through distinctive retail experience, cultivation capabilities and product innovation. The veteran management team combines a diverse skill set with deep experience in the cannabis sector, franchising and the capital markets to lead a new generation of public cannabis companies that provide transparency, consistency and well-being. Headquartered in Arizona, the company is currently expanding its operations space up to 640,000-plus square feet on its 50-acre site, one of the largest properties in Arizona zoned to grow and cultivate flower. For additional information, visit item9labscorp.com.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risks and effects of legal and administrative proceedings and governmental regulation, especially in a foreign country, future financial and operational results, competition, general economic conditions, proposed transactions that are not legally binding obligations of the company and the ability to manage and continue growth. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this news release include the introduction of new technology, market conditions and those set forth in reports or documents we file from time to time with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to revise or update such statements to reflect current events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Raising trout in southwest Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Just north of a village called Parks in Dundy County, if you drive far enough, you’ll run into the Rock Creek Fish Hatchery.
1011 NOW wanted to learn more about this unique place in rural Nebraska, and we talked with Julie Fraley about it. She is the fish production manager at the hatchery.
“I basically manage the day to day operations here,” Fraley said. “I make sure the fish are getting raised, and make sure they are up to 10 inches before we stock them out over the western part of Nebraska.”
It turns out that visitors are welcome at the fish hatchery.
“We have many guests come in, especially during the summer with Rock Creek Lake just south of us,” Fraley said. “We ask them if they need a tour. If they say yes, we’ll take them on about a 30-minute tour, explain the fish we raise, where we stock them, and we let the kids feed the fish, and they just seem to enjoy that.”
There are many months where delivering and stocking fish is a big priority.
“For March, April and May, October and November, we are stocking fish every week,” Fraley said. “We are actually moving fish out of the ponds. On certain days, we load the fish onto a truck, and then we are heading out to stocking locations. Our longest trip is to Harrison. It’s about a 6 1/2 hour trip one way for us.”
The Rock Creek Fish Hatchery was a private hatchery in 1913.
“In 1924 to 1926, Game and Parks purchased it,” Fraley said. “It turned into a government hatchery then. At that point in time, there was actually a state fish hatchery in Benkelman. Around the 1950′s or 60′s, everything fully came out to this hatchery, and that’s how this became a Game and Parks hatchery today.”
“For fish we raise here, it’s mainly rainbow trout, and we do a little more than 100,000 of them a year,” Fraley said. “On every other year, we do tiger trout which is a brook brown cross that we stock in area lakes, and we even do some warm water species. We have a pond of rock bass currently that will spawn and get stocked out. We will be doing yellow perch this year. In the past, we’ve done crappie, and we’ve done small mouth and large mouth bass. It all depends on what the other hatcheries are raising.”
It turns out the state has four fish hatcheries and one rearing station.
“Grove Rearing Station produces rainbow trout and cut-throat trout near the community of Royal,” Fraley said. “We have the hatchery at the Calamus Reservoir which raises mostly warm water species, some cool water species and rainbow trout. We have the North Platte hatchery that does warm and cool water species, and we have a hatchery in Valentine where they do a lot of bass and sunfish.”
At the Rock Creek Fish Hatchery, the staff helps supply lakes throughout the western part of the state.
“We stock all over western Nebraska, and all the way east to places like Kearney and Red Cloud,” Fraley said. “Mainly, we stock urban ponds and lakes for our urban fishing programs. We are open here seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Time.”
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Supporters are invited to participate on social media and share a photo wear- ing teal on the April 4th Day of Action
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) commemorates the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April with their "Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity" campaign. This campaign calls on all individuals, communities, organizations, and institutions to endeavor to build a foundation of racial equity and respect. As those invested in sexual violence prevention work towards a future without sexual harassment, assault, and abuse, everyone must take part in responding to the needs of those most impacted by inequitable systems and oppression in our society. "Drawing Connections" recog- nizes that it will take ending all forms of oppression to end sexual harassment, assault, and abuse. During this month-long campaign, NSVRC is making it clear that everyone can take ownership of this moment to build up their own understanding of the ways in which systems of oppression such as racism, sexism, classism, hetero- sexism, ageism, ableism, and others contribute to higher rates of all types of sexual violence.
NSVRC encourages individuals and communities to show their support for survivors of sexual harassment and abuse by wearing teal — the color of sexual violence prevention — on April 4th and posting a selfie to Twit- ter or Instagram using #SAAM2023. By wearing teal, one can signal that they support survivors and are a safe person to talk to if they need someone to reach out to.
"We know that the sexual violence prevention movement still has a lot to do to make sure survivors of every background and demographic feel equitably represented in this field," said Yolanda Edrington, Executive Direc- tor of NSVRC. "By using this month as an opportunity to learn about and discuss the structural and cultural barriers that impact survivors and communities, we believe that we can help impart lasting change to work toward a future of greater equity and respect."
The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence, educate communities on how to prevent it and bolster prevention efforts throughout the year. Free online campaign materials include resources about promoting racial equity, drawing connections between various forms of oppression and the underlying causes of sexual assault.
"Sexual Assault Awareness Month is the chance to examine how each of us plays a role in creating a future free of sexual harassment, assault and abuse," said Laura Palumbo, Communications Director at NSVRC. "As we move forward in the 'Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity' campaign, we are proud to shed light on the present-day structures and historical conditions that have kept survivors of varying identities and experiences underserved for so long. This month, we hope that you join us on this journey to listen, learn, and evolve your understanding, so that we can better serve all survivors and create safe, respectful and equitable communities."
You can support NSVRC in marking Sexual Assault Awareness Month by making a donation. Help us meet our goal of fundraising $2,500 on the SAAM Day of Giving, April 13, 2023.
ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
Since 2001, NSVRC has coordinated the national Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign observed every April. This year's theme is "Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity." Join the campaign by accessing free resources at nsvrc.org/saam. Resources are available in Spanish at nsvrc.org/es/saam.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KRON) – A Tesla was in flames after the car’s battery compartment “spontaneously” caught fire on the highway Saturday, the Sacramento Metro Fire District said on Twitter.
The Tesla Model S was traveling at “freeway speeds” when the fire broke out, officials said. Photos shared by the Sacramento Metro Fire District, seen below, show the front of the vehicle severely damaged.
The photos also show how crews had to lift the car to access the battery compartment.
No injuries were reported from this incident. Authorities shared video, which you can see at the top of this story, showing firefighters working to put the fire out on the shoulder of eastbound Highway 50 and Sunrise Boulevard in Rancho Cordova.
Crews used approximately 6,000 gallons of water to put out the fire. Officials said they needed to use so much water because the Tesla’s battery cells continued to combust.
Last summer, crews in Sacramento were called to a Tesla fire at a wrecking yard. Despite multiple attempts to put out the blaze, crews ultimately had to put the vehicle – which had been in an accident three weeks earlier – in a small pit filled with water to stop the battery compartment from reigniting. Crews used about 4,500 gallons of water on the fire.
In October, when the battery of a Tesla submerged in hurricane floodwaters became corroded and caught fire, Florida firefighters had to use roughly 1,500 gallons of water to put out the flames. It was one of many electric vehicles that were left disabled after Hurricane Ian moved through, Nexstar’s WFLA reports.
In November, Pennsylvania firefighters had to use 12,000 gallons of water to extinguish a Tesla Model S that had caught fire after hitting debris in the roadway, according to Nexstar’s WTAJ.
Sacramento Metro Fire Captain Parker Wilbourn told Nexstar’s KTXL in August that electric vehicle fires pose a more difficult challenge for fire crews than traditional combustion engines that use gasoline.
“When one battery catches fire, it preheats the next battery, the next battery and the next battery. It causes a fire and it is a chain reaction from there,” Wilbourn explained.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is also investigating a separate Tesla-related incident that closed part of a California roadway and left 16 people – including eight minors – injured on Thanksgiving. Authorities released video showing a Tesla Model S moving into the fast lane on the Bay Bridge in San Francisco before quickly coming to a halt. The unexpected deceleration, which reportedly happened while the vehicle was in Full Self-Driving mode, caused an eight-car pileup.
It’s unclear if Saturday’s Tesla fire is under investigation by federal officials.
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Five Below’s aggressive expansion plan: Ear piercing, robot vacuums, and 1,500 more stores by 2030
As other retailers are filing for bankruptcy, Philly-based Five Below has found a niche in items to celebrate kids’ birthdays, report cards and vacations.
As retailers from David’s Bridal to Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy this year, Five Below, which has its roots near Philly, is bucking the trend.
That’s because Five Below’s young customers aren’t acting afraid of inflation, says chief executive Joel Anderson. The company’s sales rose again this spring, after topping $3 billion last year. They’ve doubled since 2018.
Over those five years, as the Center City-based company has grown to 1,350 stores in more than 40 states, Five Below shares are up 87%, far ahead of national giants such as Walmart, Amazon, Target, Dollar General, and Urban Outfitters. The stock has continued to outperform over the last year.
Five Below’s first store opened in Wayne in 2002. Founders Thomas Vellios and David Schlessinger had earlier run Zany Brainy, the kids’ toy chain they launched in Wynnewood in 1991. For Five Below, the pair envisioned what CEO Anderson calls “the HomeGoods for kids” featuring most items priced at $5 or less.
A new Five Beyond section at the back of many stores is adding more expensive items and services — record players, ear-piercing — and points to a future of larger outlets over 10,000 square feet, more than double the original target size.
This year, the company is opening 200 new, mostly larger stores, some in spaces left behind by bankrupt chains such as Tuesday Morning and Party City.
Anderson, a past executive at the former Toys R Us chain, joined Five Below in 2014 after a stint as president of Walmart.com. He reports to a board of veteran retailers and venture capitalists headed by Vellios and oversees the more than 20,000 employees who work for the company.
Anderson recently talked to The Inquirer about his business at his sunlit, rough-wood-lined headquarters atop Philadelphia’s 130-year-old former Lit Bros. department store. Remarks have been edited for clarity and brevity.
How is Five Below different from Zany Brainy, the founders’ previous chain?
We are sitting at what we call Tom’s Table. Back when Zany Brainy was winding down, Tom and David sat at this table with a yellow legal pad, coming up with the feeling of Five Below.
Everyone who knew Zany Brainy loved it. But it could only reach a small segment of America. They designed this for the mass market.
Is this a dollar store, but for kids?
They are a store of needs; we are a store of wants. Their assortment has gotten more grocery.
You come here for a treasure hunt. We are the HomeGoods, for kids.
You don’t walk into our store with a list of things to buy, but with a list of problems to solve: What do I get for a 10-year-old’s birthday? For my kid that just got straight A’s? What can we get to make that vacation, event, or ritual more exciting? That’s our list. Not items — celebrations.
How do you reach kids?
In our early days, we had paper circulars printed. We don’t spend a nickel on paper anymore. It’s all digital — social media, email, text.
We have some paid social influencers. But, honestly, the most successful campaigns are done by our customers. TikTok videos by people who had a great “treasurer hunt” at a Five Below store do fantastically well for us. The more authentic, the better.
Our core customers are kids and families. If you think about the rituals of growing up and the milestones of life, the more rituals we can capture, the more milestones somebody celebrates in our store, the more successful you are going to be.
Balloons. Birthdays. Graduation.
And we just started ear piercing. It’s a big milestone in a kid’s life. It’s becoming very mainstream [for school-aged kids]. We are finding that for us this skews more boy than girl. Our store is a safe zone for everybody. It’s not like going to Claire’s [a store chain which focuses on girls].
Is it tough finding workers?
A milestone in a kid’s life is that first job. A lot of big-box retailers won’t hire kids under 18; but some of that work is different. We are a store for kids. It would be disingenuous if we didn’t hire kids. We hire a lot of 16- and 17-years-olds. A lot of them turn out to be career associates.
How hard are you squeezing suppliers to keep prices under $5?
We have some partners who have been with us for a long, long time. They understand we are in the value space. They appreciate the growth we’ve been able to give them and in return they work really hard to take costs out for us and for the customer.
A lot of retailers work from cost up; it’s all about the markup. We start with the [sale price] and figure how to take the costs out.
We wanted to deliver a $5 basketball. We bring them in from overseas, deflated. That’s because an inflated basketball takes up more space, per shipping container. And space costs us. We couldn’t afford all the packaging. The customer doesn’t care about it. So we took it out.
How have you responded to the shift in China exports?
As we reduce our reliance on China, we are diversifying into places like Vietnam, India [where Zany Brainy, now an online retailer, has a new sourcing office], and Honduras.
Won’t you have to raise prices above $5?
Our stores were originally under 5,000 square feet. Now the average is closer to 10,000. That fits with our Five Beyond sections, where we sell items that may include an LED scooter, a robot vacuum, a Bluetooth speaker table, a record player, rolling luggage, at a $20 to $25 price point.
How long can Five Below grow?
Our strategy is the triple double — to triple stores by 2030; and to double our sales and earnings by 2026.
We will go over 1,500 stores this year. We believe there are over 3,500 [total store sites] available in the U.S. for us. So we have a long runway for growth right here. And there’s no reason this concept won’t work internationally.
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Richard Forno, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
(THE CONVERSATION) Twitter’s former security chief, Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, filed a whistleblower complaint with the Securities and Exchange Commission in July 2022, accusing the microblogging platform company of serious security failings. The accusations amplified the ongoing drama of Twitter’s potential sale to Elon Musk.
Zatko spent decades as an ethical hacker, private researcher, government adviser and executive at some of the most prominent internet companies and government offices. He is practically a legend in the cybersecurity industry. Because of his reputation, when he speaks, people and governments normally listen – which underscores the seriousness of his complaint against Twitter.
As a former cybersecurity industry practitioner and current cybersecurity researcher, I believe that Zatko’s most damning accusations center around Twitter’s alleged failure to have a solid cybersecurity plan to protect user data, deploy internal controls to guard against insider threats and ensure the company’s systems were current and properly updated.
Zatko also alleged that Twitter executives were less than forthcoming about cybersecurity incidents on the platform when briefing both regulators and the company’s board of directors. He claimed that Twitter prioritized user growth over reducing spam and other unwanted content that poisoned the platform and detracted from the user experience. His complaint also expressed concerns about the company’s business practices.
Alleged security failures
Zatko’s allegations paint a disturbing picture of not only the state of Twitter’s cybersecurity as a social media platform, but also the security consciousness of Twitter as a company. Both points are relevant given Twitter’s position in global communications and the ongoing struggle against online extremism and disinformation.
Perhaps the most significant of Zatko’s allegations is his claim that nearly half of Twitter’s employees have direct access to user data and Twitter’s source code. Time-tested cybersecurity practices don’t allow so many people with this level of “root” or “privileged” permission to access sensitive systems and data. If true, this means that Twitter could be ripe for exploitation either from within or by outside adversaries assisted by people on the inside who may not have been properly vetted.
Zatko also alleges that Twitter’s data centers may not be as secure, resilient or reliable as the company claims. He estimated that nearly half of Twitter’s 500,000 servers around the world lack basic security controls such as running up-to-date and vendor-supported software or encrypting the user data stored on them. He also noted that the company’s lack of a robust business continuity plan means that should several of its data centers fail due to a cyber incident or other disaster, it could lead to an “existential company ending event.”
These are just some of the claims made in Zatko’s complaint. If his allegations are true, Twitter has failed Cybersecurity 101.
Concerns over foreign government interference
Zatko’s allegations might also present a national security concern. Twitter has been used to spread disinformation and propaganda in recent years during global events like the pandemic and national elections.
For example, Zatko’s report stated that the Indian government forced Twitter to hire government agents, who would have access to vast amounts of Twitter’s sensitive data. In response, India’s at-times hostile neighbor Pakistan accused India of trying to infiltrate the security system of Twitter “in an effort to curb fundamental freedoms.”
Given Twitter’s global footprint as a communications platform, other nations such as Russia and China could require the company to hire its own government agents as a condition of allowing the company to operate in their country. Zatko’s allegations about Twitter’s internal security raise the possibility of criminals, activists, hostile governments or their supporters seeking to exploit Twitter’s systems and user data by recruiting or blackmailing its employees may well present a national security concern.
Worse, Twitter’s own information about its users, their interests and who they follow and interact with on the platform could facilitate targeting for disinformation campaigns, blackmail or other nefarious purposes. Such foreign targeting of prominent companies and their employees has been a major counterintelligence worry in the national security community for decades.
Fallout
Whatever the outcome of Zatko’s complaint in Congress, the SEC or other federal agencies, it already is part of Musk’s latest legal filings as he tries to back out of his purchase of Twitter.
Ideally, in light of these disclosures, Twitter will take corrective action to improve the company’s cybersecurity systems and practices. A good first step the company could take is reviewing and limiting who has root access to its systems, source code and user data to the minimum number necessary. The company should also ensure that its production systems are kept current and that it is effectively prepared to contend with any type of emergency situation without significantly disrupting its global operations.
From a broader perspective, Zatko’s complaint underscores the critical and sometimes uncomfortable role cybersecurity plays in modern organizations. Cybersecurity professionals like Zatko understand that no company or government agency likes publicity for cybersecurity problems. They tend to think long and hard about whether and how to raise cybersecurity concerns like these – and what the potential ramifications might be. In this case, Zatko says his disclosures reflect “the job he was hired to do” as head of security for a social media platform that he says “is critical to democracy.”
For companies like Twitter, bad cybersecurity news often results in a public relations nightmare that could affect share price and their standing in the marketplace, not to mention attract the interest of regulators and lawmakers. For governments, such revelations can lead to a lack of trust in the institutions created to serve society, in addition to potentially creating distracting political noise.
Unfortunately, how cybersecurity problems are discovered, disclosed and handled remains a difficult and sometimes controversial process, with no easy solution both for cybersecurity professionals and today’s organizations.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/did-twitter-ignore-basic-security-measures-a-cybersecurity-expert-explains-a-whistleblowers-claims-189668.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has filed two new administrative complaints against online car dealer Carvana over title delays, 8 On Your Side has learned.
The complaints come after Better Call Behnken exposed issues where Carvana customers weren’t receiving titles after purchasing cars.
The two new formal complaints are 25 counts and eight counts, respectively. Each count represents a customer’s situation.
The state alleges Carvana routinely failed to transfer titles to consumers within the 30 days required by Florida law. The complaints allege numerous cases in which consumers waited more than 100 days and, in one case, 253 days to get a title.
Carvana has 21 days to respond to the complaint. The state could either suspend or revoke Carvana’s license, but the dealer could also agree to settlement agreements of $8,000 and $25,000. Florida law allows for fines of up to $1,000 per violation.
This isn’t the first time the dealer has landed in hot water with state officials. Earlier this year, Carvana faced a deadline from the state to transfer outstanding titles or face revocation of its license to sell vehicles in the state.
In February, state officials told Better Behnken they had decided to not revoke the dealer’s license because the company had significantly reduced the number of outstanding titles. Carvana had also decided to stop selling vehicles until the vehicle’s title was in the dealer’s possession.
The new complaints, announced Friday, stem from sales made in 2021.
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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will submit his latest budget request to Congress on Thursday, offering what his administration says will be $2 trillion in plans to reduce deficits and future growth of the national debt.
Republicans, who are demanding deep spending cuts in exchange for raising the nation’s borrowing cap, will almost certainly greet that proposal with a familiar refrain: Biden and his party are to blame for ballooning the debt.
But an analysis of House and Senate voting records, and of fiscal estimates of legislation prepared by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, shows that Republicans bear at least equal blame with Democrats for the biggest drivers of federal debt growth that passed Congress over the past two presidential administrations.
The national debt has grown to $31.4 trillion from just under $6 trillion in 2000, bumping against the statutory limit on federal borrowing. That increase, which spanned the presidential administrations of two Republicans and two Democrats, has been fueled by tax cuts, wars, economic stimulus and the growing costs of retirement and health programs. Since 2017, when Donald Trump took the White House, Republicans and Democrats in Congress have joined together to pass a series of spending increases and tax cuts that the budget office projects will add trillions to the debt.
The analysis is based on the forecasts that the CBO regularly issues for the federal budget. They include descriptions of newly passed legislation that affects spending, revenues and deficits, tallying the costs of those new laws over the course of a decade. Going back to the start of Trump’s tenure, those reports highlight 13 new laws that, by the CBO’s projections, will combine to add more than $11.5 trillion to the debt.
Nearly three-quarters of that new debt was approved in bills that gained the support of a majority of Republicans in at least one chamber of Congress. Three-fifths of it was signed into law by Trump.
Some of those bills were in response to emergencies, such as the early rounds of stimulus payments to people and businesses during the pandemic. Others were routine appropriations bills, which increased spending on the military and on domestic issues such as research and education.
Many of the votes were roundly bipartisan: More than 85% of the projected debt added over the past six years passed with a majority of Democratic votes in both chambers. Almost an identical amount of debt passed with at least one-third of Republican votes in the House or Senate. Chief among them were a series of COVID-19 relief measures totaling more than $3 trillion and passing with landslide majorities in 2020.
Some of the laws passed entirely along party lines. In those cases, on net, Republicans added slightly more to the debt than Democrats.
That’s because of the sweeping corporate and individual tax cuts that Trump signed into law at the end of 2017, which cost $2 trillion. Despite Republican claims that the tax cuts paid for themselves, the CBO estimated last month that Trump’s corporate tax cuts alone would cost the federal government hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue in the years to come. Earlier CBO analyses suggest the full slate of tax cuts have already cost the government $1.2 trillion through the 2022 fiscal year.
The tax cuts’ price tag outweighed the net cost of the two most fiscally consequential bills that Biden and Democrats passed along party lines: a $1.9 trillion economic aid bill in 2021 and a climate, health and tax bill approved late last summer, which is projected to reduce future deficits by nearly $300 billion.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California and many other prominent Republicans who are now leading the resistance to raising the borrowing limit did vote against large spending bills that other Republicans backed under Trump and Biden. But they also voted for trillions of dollars in pandemic aid under Trump and roundly backed his tax cuts.
House Republicans have pushed to extend the 2017 tax cuts, which would add trillions to the debt. They also support rolling back tax increases and enhanced tax enforcement measures approved by Biden, which would have the effect of adding hundreds of billions of dollars to deficits if they were to succeed.
Top congressional Republicans rarely acknowledge the role that their party has played in adding to deficits and debt in recent years, instead laying the blame on Biden and Democrats.
“Biden’s numerous bailouts and massive government expansion disguised as COVID relief has blown out spending and exacerbated our debt disaster,” Rep. Jodey Arrington of Texas, chair of the House Budget Committee, said last month.
Beyond Congress, Republican candidates have long tweaked their party for not taking a harder line on spending and debt.
“The last two Republican presidents added more than $10 trillion to the national debt,” Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and U.N. ambassador who is now running for president, told the conservative Club for Growth on Saturday, as reported by Politico. “Think about that. A third of our debt happened under just two Republicans.”
Biden administration officials blame Trump and former President George W. Bush for running up debt, particularly with tax cuts. They claim credit for a decline in the budget deficit under Biden, even though that mostly occurred because the federal government stopped passing emergency aid bills as the pandemic eased its grip on the economy.
“I’m not going to sit and be lectured by MAGA Republicans in Congress about fiscal responsibility,” Biden wrote on Twitter on Sunday.
The budget office’s math is unsparing: It shows both parties acting, often together, to increase deficits and debt in recent years.
Biden has signed laws that are set to add just under $5 trillion to the debt over the next decade, by the CBO’s estimation. The actual amount could be far less because of a quirk in how the CBO accounts for two bills: the infrastructure bill that Biden signed in 2021 and legislation enacted last year to expand health care for military veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. That quirk, which requires the budget office to assume certain spending will continue indefinitely even though Congress has not authorized it to do so, could be inflating the cost of the bills by nearly $1.3 trillion.
The estimate of the burn pits legislation could be counting nearly $400 billion in spending twice. The bill essentially shifts a large amount of spending on veterans from discretionary spending, which Congress approves annually, to mandatory spending, which essentially runs on autopilot. The budget office recognizes the new mandatory spending but assumes that Congress will not cut discretionary veterans’ spending commensurately. Similarly, the infrastructure law calls for spending on projects such as roads and broadband to increase in the near term and then taper off. The CBO estimates that tapering will never actually happen, and that spending will keep rising at the rate of inflation in later years.
But Biden has added to the debt not just by signing laws. He has also taken unilateral action that independent experts say could cost the federal government hundreds of billions of dollars. That includes the president’s plan to forgive student loan debts for a wide swath of borrowers who earn less than $125,000 a year. The plan, which is on hold as it faces a challenge before the Supreme Court, would add $400 billion to deficits over the next 30 years if carried out, according to budget office estimates.
Trump, by comparison, signed laws adding nearly $7 trillion to the debt in his four-year term, by the budget office’s estimation. That number does not include the cost of making permanent the individual tax cuts passed in 2017 that are set to expire after 2025; the CBO assumes those cuts will expire as scheduled.
McCarthy has acknowledged the degree of debt that Trump signed into law with the help of Republicans and Democrats in Congress. But he has blamed Biden for continued spending after the president entered the White House and has made clear that House Republicans will demand steep cuts in exchange for raising the debt limit.
Asked by Margaret Brennan of CBS News in January about the amount of debt incurred under Trump, McCarthy replied, “You had a pandemic. And, as that pandemic comes down, those programs leave. I have watched the president say he cut it. No, it is spending $500 billion more than what was projected. They have spent more. And we’ve got to stop the waste.”
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Michael Harris II Player Prop Bets: Braves vs. Reds - June 25
Published: Jun. 25, 2023 at 10:26 AM EDT|Updated: 37 minutes ago
On Sunday, Michael Harris II (.658 slugging percentage in past 10 games, including two home runs) and the Atlanta Braves play the Cincinnati Reds, whose starting pitcher will be Levi Stoudt. First pitch is at 1:40 PM ET.
In his most recent game he had a hitless performance (0-for-3) against the Reds.
Michael Harris II Game Info & Props vs. the Reds
- Game Day: Sunday, June 25, 2023
- Game Time: 1:40 PM ET
- Stadium: Great American Ball Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Reds Starter: Levi Stoudt
- TV Channel: BSOH
- Hits Prop: Over/under 1.5 hits (Over odds: +195)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +375)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +140)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: -133)
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Michael Harris II At The Plate
- Harris II has nine doubles, six home runs and 13 walks while batting .250.
- Harris II has had a hit in 31 of 54 games this year (57.4%), including multiple hits eight times (14.8%).
- In six games this season, he has hit a long ball (11.1%, and 3% of his trips to the plate).
- In 22.2% of his games this year, Harris II has tallied at least one RBI. In five of those games (9.3%) he recorded two or more RBI, while accounting for three or more of his team's runs in three contests.
- In 15 of 54 games this year, he has scored, and six of those games included multiple runs.
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Michael Harris II Home/Away Batting Splits
Reds Pitching Rankings
- The 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings put together by the Reds pitching staff ranks 14th in MLB.
- The Reds have the 27th-ranked team ERA among all league pitching staffs (4.96).
- The Reds surrender the fourth-most home runs in baseball (106 total, 1.4 per game).
- Stoudt will start for the Reds, his first this season.
- It's the first appearance this season for the 25-year-old righty, and his first outing in more than a year.
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LONDON, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Europe, Univar Solutions B.V., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced the Company has been named as a distributor for Dow's (NYSE: DOW) acrylic emulsion polymer products included in the PRIMAL™ and UCAR™ LATEX brand portfolios in the United Kingdom and Ireland. PRIMAL™ and UCAR™ LATEX products are used in construction for improving the properties of cementitious as well as non-cementitious applications.
"Dow and Univar Solutions are global market leaders and together can help deliver business and technical success for construction customers across the globe. Deepening our distribution relationship with Dow provides our customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland with even more vital products to meet their growing needs," said Chris Fitzgerald, global vice president of Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, & Elastomers (CASE) and Rubber & Plastic Additives at Univar Solutions. "We've built a truly premier product portfolio and provide dedicated coatings and construction industry product management, sales, and technical expertise, so manufacturers in the region will be ideally prepared and poised to further accelerate their growth."
The new distribution relationship expands Univar Solutions' specialty portfolio for customers in the region who are manufacturing building and construction products such as ceramic tile adhesives, elastomeric roof coatings and External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS), fillers, nonwoven products, and architectural coatings. Through a global network of Solution Centers, Univar Solutions consistently provides customers with a comprehensive suite of technical, market trend, and sourcing support for the coatings and construction market, bringing enterprise level scale and capabilities to the end-use formulation.
"We are extremely pleased to expand our global partnership with Univar Solutions in the United Kingdom and Ireland, by adding our acrylic emulsions range developed for construction applications to Dow cellulose ethers, re-dispersible powders, and silicones. Owning a strong local footprint with a dedicated, experienced team, a technical lab and a warehouse, Univar Solutions represents the right channel partner to offer the best level of service to customers in the region," said Alberto Abate, West & South Europe Sales Director for Dow Construction Chemicals. "With a growing product and service offering relying on strong capabilities, deep industry knowledge and expertise, Dow and Univar Solutions together are well positioned to deliver business and technical success for our customers."
Learn more about the longtime global relationship between Univar Solutions and Dow.
About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions (NYSE: UNVR) is a leading global commodity and specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers. With the industry's largest private transportation fleet and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, the Company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries, and applications. While fulfilling its purpose to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean and safe, Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on Growing Together. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.
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This press release includes certain statements relating to future events and our intentions, beliefs, expectations, and predictions for the future, which are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which may be beyond the Company's control. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations and assumptions. A detailed discussion of these factors and uncertainties is contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Potential factors that could affect such forward-looking statements include, among others: the ultimate geographic spread of the COVID-19 pandemic; the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic; actions that may be taken by governmental authorities to address or otherwise mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the potential negative impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy and our customers and suppliers; the overall impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations and financial condition; other fluctuations in general economic conditions, particularly in industrial production and the demands of our customers; significant changes in the business strategies of producers or in the operations of our customers; increased competitive pressures, including as a result of competitor consolidation; significant changes in the pricing, demand and availability of chemicals; our levels of indebtedness, the restrictions imposed by our debt instruments, and our ability to obtain additional financing when needed; the broad spectrum of laws and regulations that we are subject to, including extensive environmental, health and safety laws and regulations; an inability to integrate the business and systems of companies we acquire, including of Nexeo Solutions, Inc., or to realize the anticipated benefits of such acquisitions; potential business disruptions and security breaches, including cybersecurity incidents; an inability to generate sufficient working capital; increases in transportation and fuel costs and changes in our relationship with third party providers; accidents, safety failures, environmental damage, product quality and liability issues and recalls; major or systemic delivery failures involving our distribution network or the products we carry; operational risks for which we may not be adequately insured; ongoing litigation and other legal and regulatory risks; challenges associated with international operations; exposure to interest rate and currency fluctuations; potential impairment of goodwill; liabilities associated with acquisitions, ventures and strategic investments; negative developments affecting our pension plans and multi-employer pensions; labor disruptions associated with the unionized portion of our workforce; and the other factors described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We caution you that the forward-looking information presented in this press release is not a guarantee of future events or results, and that actual events or results may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking information contained in this press release. In addition, forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "plan," "seek, "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe" or "continue" or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. Any forward-looking information presented herein is made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Fusion Sport is a global leader in performance optimization software for elite sporting programs
BROOMFIELD, Colo., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fusion Sport, an established global leader in tracking, analyzing and optimizing human performance, today announced it has teamed up with Miami University to support its RedHawks Athletics organization. Miami Athletics boasts more than 850 individual championships, 200 team conference championships, and 100 postseason appearances.
The university will use Fusion's Smartabase software to track electronic medical records and optimize human performance across their full athletic department, which includes more than 500 athletes. It will also configure the software, which aggregates, analyzes and visualizes player data, to fit the specific needs of their collegiate sports programs and student-athletes.
"We are thrilled to partner with Miami of Ohio, whose student-athletes compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference, and the U.S. Figure Skating Association, among others," said Dr. Markus Deutsch, Fusion Sport's CEO and co-founder. "We are proud to work with these student-athletes and the school to achieve their human performance goals, which go beyond winning as Smartabase allows organizations to take a holistic approach to athlete health and wellness, including injury prevention and overall mental well-being."
Data show that organizations investing in their athletes see a return in player availability and performance, along with measurable improvement over time. "Using an athlete management system is especially helpful to promising college student-athletes who go on to play professional sports," said Deutsch. "By starting a performance optimization journey early, college athletes can see improved results throughout their sporting careers and can more comprehensively track and prevent injury."
An industry leader since 2003, Fusion Sport delivers results with a human performance optimization software platform that brings a constellation of performance datapoints together in Smartabase, a single, intelligent, highly configurable ecosystem. According to Deutsch, the Smartabase platform is more configurable than any other product on the market, monitoring performance indicators including biometrics, mental well-being and risk of injury.
Miami University joins other high-performance and elite sporting and military organizations using the Smartabase human performance optimization solution, including Ohio State University, University of Oregon, Northwestern University, Detroit Pistons, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, Tampa Bay Rays, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, US Ski and Snowboard Association, Arsenal Football Club, New Zealand Rugby, Cirque du Soleil, US Air Force, SOCOM and many more.
A global company founded in Brisbane, Australia in 2003 with international headquarters in Colorado and London, Fusion Sport is a global leader in using data to optimize human performance. The company's performance and analytics platform, Smartabase, is the source of truth for national sporting federations, Olympic committees, many of the world's highest-profile sporting teams, military research and operational wings, and performing arts organizations. For more information, visit fusionsport.com.
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