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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Europe must “re-industrialize” to become more self-sufficient and less dependent on third countries for energy and key raw materials, Spain's prime minister said Tuesday.
Prime Minister Petro Sanchez said after talks with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in the Cypriot capital that Europe needs to be “strategically autonomous,” especially in the wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Sanchez, whose country assumes the European Union’s rotating presidency Jul. 1st, said this push toward less reliance on others for defense, as well as high-tech hardware such as semi-conductors and microchips doesn’t mean regression to a state of economic protectionism.
The Spanish premier said the EU needs to reach out to key regions such us the Caribbean and Latin America as well as nations on its southern periphery including Algeria, Libya, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon and Jordan.
A summit between the EU and the so-called southern neighborhood countries is set for December.
Sanchez called a reduction on coal use in energy generation an “absolute priority” for Europe, as well a balancing out the cost of energy between producers and consumers.
Christodoulides said both leaders agreed to seek out alternative energy routes as well as nudging forward the EU’s pivot toward ‘green’ energy. Cyprus, Greece and Israel agree that the eastern Mediterranean with its substantial natural gas deposits could offer the EU an energy alternative.
Christodoulides said the “time has finally come” for the EU to come at an overall agreement on dealing with migration which is a key issue for both Spain and Cyprus as front-line states.
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WFO SAN ANGELO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, May 19, 2022
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EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
200 AM CDT Thu May 19 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures
ranging from 105 to 110 degrees.
* WHERE...For areas mainly north of a Barnhart to San Angelo to
Eden to Coleman line.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* 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.
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Afternoon temperatures from 103 to 105 degrees.
* WHERE...Crockett, Schleicher, Brown, McCulloch and Menard
Counties.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.
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QB Jaeden Jones scored four rushing touchdowns as Colonia defeated Summit 28-23 at Investors Bank Field at Tatlock Park in Summit.
Jones got the scoring started with a QB keeper with 4:23 left in the 1st quarter to put Colonia up 7-0.
Summit marched back down the field throughout the second quarter, scoring a field goal with 6:35 left in the second to make the score 7-3.
Jones would answer with a late touchdown in the second until Brian Baumann of Summit connected with Carter Schallcross on a hail-mary touchdown to make the score 14-10 at the half.
Jones scored his third touchdown with five minutes left in the third quarter, and followed it up with a 52-yard touchdown run, his fourth of the game, to give Colonia 28-10 lead with 11:47 left in the fourth quarter.
Ryan Schnall scored a late rushing touchdown for Summit along with Jake Lowry, whose 86-yard touchdown run cut Colonia’s lead to 28-23 with 5:28 left in the game, but it was unable to complete the comeback.
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. ("Li-Cycle" or the "Company") (NYSE: LICY). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Li-Cycle and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On March 24, 2022, Blue Orca Capital published a report (the "Report") characterizing the Company as "a near fatal combination of stock promotion, laughable governance, a broken business hemorrhaging cash, and highly questionable Enron-like accounting." According to the Report, "Li-Cycle recognizes revenues using an Enron-like mark-to-model accounting gimmick.
Li-Cycle recognizes revenues months prior to the actual sales of its recycled black mass, based on its own provisional estimate of the future value of the product. This accounting treatment is plainly vulnerable to abuse, giving Li-Cycle discretion over its reported revenues. We suspect that under this framework, LiCycle marks up the value of its receivables on unsold products and runs the gains through its revenue line."
On this news, Li-Cycle's stock price fell $0.47 cents per share, or 5.60% to close at $7.93 per share on March 24, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bit Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTBT) ("Bit Digital" or the "Company"), a digital asset mining company headquartered in New York, announced its unaudited bitcoin production and corporate updates for the month of April 2023.
Corporate Highlights for April 2023
- In April 2023, the Company earned 86.1 bitcoins, a 28% decrease compared to the prior month. The decrease in production was primarily driven by the relocation of approximately 6,500 mining units from facilities previously operated by Compute North to different hosting sites that commenced during the month, and to a lesser extent, an increase in the bitcoin network difficulty.
- 11,513 bitcoin miners representing 1.20 EH/s, was actively hashing in North America as of April 30, 2023.
- Treasury holdings of BTC and ETH were 553.2 and 9,900.9 with a fair market value of approximately $16.2 million and $18.6 million, respectively, on April 30, 2023.
- The BTC equivalent[1] of our digital asset holdings as of April 30, 2023 (defined as if all ETH, sETH-H, LsETH and USDC holdings were converted into BTC as of that date and added to our BTC holdings) was approximately 1,558.3, or approximately $45.5 million.
- The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $21.9 million as of April 30, 2023.
- As of April 30, 2023, the Company held approximately $6.2 million in USDC, up from approximately $0.5 million of March 31, 2023.
- During the month of April 2023, the Company finalized an agreement to purchase 3,600 factory-new S19 mining units with a total maximum hash rate of approximately 324 PH/s. The agreement represents an average purchase price of approximately $8.5 per terahash/second (TH/s). The mining units are expected to be delivered by the end of May 2023.
About Bit Digital
Bit Digital, Inc. is a bitcoin mining company headquartered in New York City. Our mining operations are located in North America. For additional information, please contact ir@bit-digital.com or visit our website at www.bit-digital.com.
Investor Notice
Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks, uncertainties and forward-looking statements described under "Risk Factors" in Item 3.D of our most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. If any material risk was to occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations would likely suffer. In that event, the value of our securities could decline and you could lose part or all of your investment. The risks and uncertainties we describe are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations. In addition, our past financial performance may not be a reliable indicator of future performance, and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results in the future. Future changes in the network-wide mining difficulty rate or bitcoin hash rate may also materially affect the future performance of Bit Digital's production of bitcoin. Actual operating results will vary depending on many factors including network difficulty rate, total hash rate of the network, the operations of our facilities, the status of our miners, and other factors.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of Bit Digital, Inc., and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," or similar expressions, involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website at http://www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.
[1] "BTC equivalent" is a hypothetical illustration of the value of our digital asset portfolio in bitcoin terms. BTC equivalent is defined as if all non-BTC digital assets, comprised of ETH, sETH-h, LsETH, and USDC, were converted into BTC as of April 30, 2023, and added to our existing BTC balance. Conversion values are found using the closing price on coinmarketcap.com. The closing price of ETH is used as a proxy for the price of sETH-H (receipt token) on a 1:1 basis.
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The Orlando Magic’s 117-113 Thursday home loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers had consequences that impacted their own chances of qualifying for postseason play.
With the defeat, the Magic (34-45) were eliminated from contending for a spot in the play-in tournament.
The Magic were four games behind the Chicago Bulls for the No. 10 seed in the East entering Thursday and Orlando’s “magic” number was one — meaning they’d be eliminated from postseason contention with the Bulls’ next win or the Magic’s next loss.
Orlando’s defeat came first.
The Nos. 7-10 seeds in each conference compete in the play-in tournament for the Nos. 7 and 8 spots in the playoffs.
The Magic were the last team in the East outside of the play-in to be eliminated.
For them, playing in a late-season game that mattered is a sign of they’re “leveling up” — their mantra since the end of last season.
“We’ve asked these guys to play meaningful basketball and our best basketball around this time,” coach Jamahl Mosley said pregame. “And not just for this moment, but for going forward. Regardless of whatever happens in each game, we want to be playing our best basketball.”
The Magic entered Tuesday winners in five of their last six games and six of the last eight.
Their defensive rating (points allowed per 100 possessions) of 107.2 since March 18 has been the league’s third-best mark only behind the New Orleans Pelicans (103.6) and Boston Celtics (106.9).
Orlando’s 25.8 fourth-quarter net rating (point differential per 100 possessions) during that stretch has been the league’s best mark.
“We’ve talked about hanging our hat on the defensive end,” Mosley said. “Being able to sit down and guard in the right moments. A couple of those games didn’t start out the way we wanted them to, but defensively towards the fourth quarter we’ve really sat down and guarded.”
The Magic stepped up defensively late, only allowing 24 points in the fourth, but they didn’t make the shots they needed down the stretch.
Paolo Banchero (20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists) missed a shot at the rim with Orlando trailing 115-111 with 41.3 seconds left.
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The Magic got the defensive stop on the Cavaliers’ ensuing possession but Markelle Fultz (23 points, 8 assists) missed a jumper from his spot in the midrange with 10 seconds remaining.
The Cavaliers (50-30) were playing for something, too. They clinched the No. 4 seed in the East with the victory.
Donovan Mitchell, who averaged 42 points over his last three games, scored a game-high 43 points against the Magic.
He made a pair of late jumpers with less than two minutes remaining to give Cleveland a 115-109 lead with 1:19 left.
Darius Garland added 16 points and 10 assists.
“They’re the fourth seed for a reason. They have so many aspects to their game. Obviously, they have the number one defense,” Mosley said. “They make it difficult for you to score. Offensively, they have two dynamic guards that can get it going at any time.”
This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Email Khobi Price at khprice@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @khobi_price.
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North Korea launched a presumed long-range ballistic missile Saturday afternoon, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said, a day after Pyongyang warned of "unprecedented strong responses" if the US and South Korea go ahead with planned military exercises.
Japanese Prime MInister Fumio Kishida said the missile landed inside Japan's exclusive economic zone west of the northern main island of Hokkaido.
Japan's Defense Ministry said the missile reached an altitude of 5,700 kilometers (3,541 miles) and flew a distance of about 900 kilometers (559 miles). It was launched from Pyongyang's Sunan area around 5:22 p.m. local time Saturday, the South Korean JCS said.
Japanese officials said the missile flew for more than 60 minutes.
North Korea launched a missile last March with a slightly longer flight distance and time. That projectile was believed to be an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), its first test of such a missile since 2017.
Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said at the time it had the potential to reach the US mainland. "The ICBM-class ballistic missile launched this time could have a range of over 15,000 km when calculated based on the flight distance of this ICBM," Hamada said in a statement. "It depends on the weight of the warhead, but in that case, the US mainland would be included in the range."
North Korea tests its missiles at a highly lofted trajectory. If they were fired at a flatter trajectory, they would in theory have the ability to reach the US mainland.
Earlier this month, the Kim Jong Un regime showcased almost at least 11 advanced ICBMs at a nighttime military parade in Pyongyang in the biggest display yet of what its state-run media described as North Korea's "nuclear attack capability."
Analysts said those missiles appeared to be Hwasong-17s.
Ankit Panda, a nuclear policy expert at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, said on social media that if each missile in the parade were equipped with multiple nuclear warheads, they could represent enough volume to overwhelm US ballistic missile defenses.
Saturday's test came after the North Korean Foreign Ministry lashed out at the United States and South Korea on Friday over their plans for upcoming military exercises.
Washington and Seoul are expected to hold nuclear tabletop drills next week at the Pentagon, the South Korean Defense Ministry said Friday. The allies are also expected to hold military drills next month in the Korean Peninsula.
North Korea, in the same statement, also said it would consider additional military action if the UN Security Council continues to pressure Pyongyang "as the United States wants."
Kim had called for the development of a new "Intercontinental Ballistic Missile system," capable of a rapid nuclear counterstrike, according to the KCNA report.
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A U.S. Supreme Court ruling expanding state authority to prosecute some crimes on Native American land is fracturing decades of law built around the hard-fought principle that tribes have the right to govern themselves on their own territory, legal experts say.
The Wednesday ruling is a marked departure from federal Indian law and veers from the push to increase tribes’ ability to prosecute all crimes on reservations — regardless of who is involved. It also cast tribes as part of states, rather than the sovereign nations they are, infuriating many across Indian Country.
“The majority (opinion) is not firmly rooted in the law that I have dedicated my life to studying and the history as I know it to be true,” said Elizabeth Hidalgo Reese, an assistant law professor at Stanford University who is enrolled at Nambé Pueblo in New Mexico. ”And that’s just really concerning,”
Federal authorities largely maintained exclusive jurisdiction to investigate serious, violent crime on reservations across much of the U.S. when the suspect or victim is Native American. The 5-4 decision from the high court in a case out of Oklahoma means states will share in that authority when the suspect is not Native American and the victim is.
Criminal justice on tribal lands already is a tangled web, and the ruling likely will present new thorny questions about jurisdiction, possible triple jeopardy and how to tackle complicated crimes in remote areas where resources are stretched thin. States had power to prosecute crimes involving only non-Natives on reservations before this week’s ruling.
“It will have an impact in Indian Country, so only the future will tell us if it’s good or not,” said Robert Miller, a law professor at Arizona State University and citizen of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe. “Is it better to have more criminal prosecutions, more governments enforcing crimes or less?”
Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote a scathing dissent joined by the court’s three liberal members, saying “one can only hope the political branches and future courts will do their duty to honor this Nation’s promises even as we have failed today to do on our own.”
Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. of the Cherokee Nation said the court “failed in its duty to honor this nation’s promises, defied Congress’s statutes and accepted the ‘lawless disregard of the Cherokee’s sovereignty.’”
It’s unclear how the decision ultimately will play out for tribes, but there is precedent. Congress established a law in 1953 that’s known as PL-280, partly to relieve the federal government of funding public safety on some reservations. The law resulted in state authority over crime in several states, including Alaska and California where about three-fifths of the 574 federally recognized tribes are based.
As in the decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta, tribes did not consent. Neither Congress then nor the Supreme Court now funded the expansion of state authority on tribal land.
“That’s far from the first time,” said Lauren van Schilfgaarde, a member of Cochiti Pueblo in New Mexico who directs the Tribal Legal Development Clinic at the UCLA. “Federal Indian law is just littered with cases in which tribes were denied the opportunity to speak on their own behalf.”
Federal authorities have long been criticized for declining to prosecute cases in Indian Country — roughly a third, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Authorities in PL-280 states also have been criticized for a lack of response to crime in Indian Country, where law enforcement officers often must travel long distances to investigate reported crimes.
Tribes asserted that the federal government — with which they have a political relationship — is the appropriate sovereign entity to handle criminal matters. Congress maintains control over Native American and Alaska Native affairs, which are overseen by the Department of Interior.
States have no such obligation to tribes.
Kevin Washburn, dean of the University of Iowa’s law school, said it will be interesting to see how the priority question shakes out.
“That is, will feds take primacy or will state prosecutors take primacy in cases?” asked Washburn, who is Chickasaw and a former assistant Interior secretary for Indian Affairs. “And how do they decide who will be first or who will move at all?”
While the Supreme Court ruling is an expansion of power for states, it doesn’t come with a similar increase for tribes. A 1978 ruling stripped tribes of any criminal jurisdiction over non-Natives on their reservations. The reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act in 2013 restored some of that authority in limited domestic violence cases and further expanded it earlier this year.
Less than 1% of federally recognized tribes in the U.S. have implemented that authority. It raises the possibility of tribes, the state and the feds prosecuting a suspect for the same offense. Another U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued last month said tribal members prosecuted in certain tribal courts also can be prosecuted based on the same incident in federal court.
Most tribes can sentence convicted offenders to only a year in jail, regardless of the crime. A 2010 federal law increased tribes’ sentencing authority to three years for a single crime. Few tribes have met the federal requirements to use that authority, including having public defenders and law-trained judges.
Oklahoma has its own unique history on tribal affairs, including a 2020 U.S. Supreme Court decision known as McGirt v. Oklahoma that said a large chunk of the eastern part of the state remains a Native American reservation. That ruling, written by Gorsuch, left the state unable to prosecute Native Americans accused of crimes on tribal lands that include most of Tulsa, the state’s second-largest city with a population of about 413,000.
The Supreme Court refused to reconsider McGirt. Oklahoma filed a flurry of petitions related to the case, leading to the most recent decision on state power over crime on reservations that extends broadly across the U.S. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, writing for the majority, said the state’s interest lies in protecting all victims of crime.
Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum, a Republican, applauded the ruling and pledged to work with the state and the tribal nations “who are our partners in building a safe city.”
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Training camps opened across the NFL and the biggest offseason question remains unanswered.
The Cleveland Browns still don’t know how many games they’ll be without Deshaun Watson, who is still waiting for retired judge Sue L. Robinson to issue a ruling following his disciplinary hearing that concluded nearly four weeks ago.
The league and the NFL Players’ Association requested a decision by the start of training camp, according to a person familiar with the process who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the discussions are private. Robinson, who was jointly appointed by the league and the union, had no obligation to meet that deadline. Representatives are hopeful a decision comes this week.
Watson was accused of sexual misconduct by 24 women and has settled 20 of the civil lawsuits. Two separate Texas grand juries declined to indict Watson on criminal complaints stemming from the allegations.
The Browns, along with 27 other teams, welcomed their veterans on Tuesday as each of the 32 teams have now kicked off camp. Watson reported to his first camp with Cleveland last week along with veteran backup Jacoby Brissett, the team’s presumed starter if there is a suspension. The Browns also signed Josh Rosen last week as more quarterback insurance.
Watson should be on the field for the team’s first full-squad practice Wednesday. There was an amusing moment on Monday when the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback was seen walking in full uniform across the street in front of the Browns’ training facility to take part in a photo shoot.
Other top questions around the NFL that still need to be addressed in training camp:
WHERE’S JIMMY G GOING? The San Francisco 49ers made it clear Trey Lance will be the starting quarterback and they’re moving on from Jimmy Garoppolo, who led them to a Super Bowl appearance following the 2019 season and nearly another one last season. The Niners have to trade or release Garoppolo before Week 1 to avoid having his $24.2 million base salary become fully guaranteed. Garoppolo would’ve been moved already if it weren’t for his offseason shoulder surgery.
“This is Trey’s team. That’s nothing against Jimmy,” 49ers coach Mike Shanahan said. “We made that decision a year ago and we’re not going to mess around with that anymore. ... Jimmy understands that fully. He’s a big guy and it’s nothing against him. It’s a business decision.”
BAKER OR SAM? The Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield from the Browns earlier this month and plan to let him compete with Sam Darnold for the starting quarterback job. Mayfield, the No. 1 overall pick in 2018, has been more successful than Darnold, who was the third pick by the Jets in the same draft.
Panthers coach Matt Rhule isn’t going to rush a decision.
“Anytime you put timelines on things, you end up rushing to make bad decisions,” Rhule said. “To me this is about being in the moment but not making rash judgements. Guys are going to have good days and bad days. When we know, we know.”
WHEN DOES LAMAR GET PAID? The Baltimore Ravens still haven’t locked Lamar Jackson into a long-term contract extension but the two sides have been talking. Jackson, the 2019 NFL MVP, saw his value increase after the Cardinals gave Kyler Murray a deal worth up to $230.5 million with about $105 million guaranteed at signing and $160 million guaranteed for injury. Jackson doesn’t have an agent, which could impact negotiations. It wasn’t a factor for his rookie deal because the collective bargaining agreement predetermines the money in each draft slot. This contract is far more lucrative.
ARE THEY HEALTHY? Saints quarterback Jameis Winston, Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins are among more than 50 players returning from ACL injuries. Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey played only seven games last season because of hamstring and ankle injuries. Titans star running back Derrick Henry missed nine games with a foot injury before playing in the team's playoff loss to the Bengals. Cowboys receiver Michael Gallup, Ravens running back Gus Edwards, Titans receiver Robert Woods, Packers tight end Robert Tonyan are also coming back from ACL surgery. Saints star wideout Michael Thomas missed 2021 because of a severe ankle injury, and Vikings receiver Adam Thielen had ankle surgery in December.
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ATLANTA (AP) — A judge in Atlanta on Thursday denied bond for rapper Gunna, who’s charged with racketeering along with fellow rapper Young Thug and more than two dozen other people.
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville had previously denied bond for Gunna, whose given name is Sergio Kitchens, and on Thursday held a hearing on the rapper’s request to reconsider that decision. Glanville said he worried Kitchens might threaten or intimidate witnesses if he were released ahead of trial.
Prosecutors have said that Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, is a founder of a violent street gang in Atlanta called Young Slime Life and that Kitchens has a management role within the gang. The 88-page indictment filed in May alleges the gang committed multiple murders, shootings and carjackings over roughly a decade and promoted its activities in songs and on social media.
In a statement released on his birthday last month, Kitchens proclaimed his innocence.
Fulton County Assistant District Attorney Don Geary cited several crimes not related to the indictment that he said Kitchens might have been involved in and said the state continues to believe he shouldn’t be released on bond.
Steve Sadow, a lawyer for Kitchens, said prosecutors had failed to make any specific allegations or produce any evidence to show that his client is a threat to witnesses. Kitchens and his parents are willing to put up their property as collateral and Kitchens would agree to be on house arrest with electronic monitoring, Sadow said.
“The only thing that Mr. Kitchens wants under these circumstances is to be released, to be in his home, to be able to produce music and meet with counsel to prepare for trial in this case,” Sadow said.
Kitchens, who is signed to Williams’ Young Stoner Life record label, scored his second No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart with “DS4Ever” this year.
Glanville noted that he has not granted bond for any of the people charged in the indictment. He said he wants to get the case tried as quickly as possible. It is currently set for trial in January.
Prosecutors also asked in a court filing Tuesday that they be allowed to exclude contact information and home addresses of their witnesses from information provided to defense attorneys and to restrict information regarding statements by cooperating gang members until 30 days before trial. If they are required to provide the names and contact information for all witnesses, they ask that defense attorneys not be allowed to share the witness lists with their clients, clients’ family members or anyone else.
Prosecutors said they have “significant safety concerns” for their witnesses based on threats and violence from gang members.
Glanville on Wednesday issued a temporary order instructing defense attorneys to withhold contact information of prosecution witnesses from their clients. He said he will modify the order after hearing more evidence from prosecutors.
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Pyron rallies Georgia Tech past Virginia Tech 28-27
By JIMMY ROBERTSON
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — In his first career start, Zach Pyron threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score to lift Georgia Tech to a 28-27 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday. Pyron’s 9-yard touchdown run with 3:30 remaining was the game winner, as the Yellow Jackets 4-5, 3-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) rallied from a 27-16 deficit to snap a two-game losing streak. Virginia Tech (2-7, 1-5), which has lost six straight games, turned the ball over three times in the fourth quarter, two of which led to Georgia Tech touchdowns.
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3 teens found dead in garage likely died of carbon monoxide poisoning, police say
EDGEWOOD, N.M. (Gray News) – Three teenagers found dead in a New Mexico garage likely died of carbon monoxide poisoning, officials said.
According to the Edgewood Police Department, the teens were found dead in the garage Sunday.
Police said a propane heater was found to be in use inside the garage.
Details about the victims are not yet being released, as police are still working to notify families.
The Edgewood Police Department would like to stress to the community the dangers of carbon monoxide and the importance of having carbon monoxide detectors in homes and workspaces where heaters and appliances are in use.
Carbon monoxide is extremely dangerous, as it cannot be seen, smelled, or heard.
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CAIRO (AP) — More than 70 people have been killed and 14,500 homes destroyed by Sudan's seasonal downpours and floods, a senior official said Thursday.
The death toll since the rainy season kicked off in May stood at 77 people, Brig. Gen. Abdul-Jalil Abdul-Rahim, spokesman for Sudan’s National Council for Civil Defense, told The Associated Press.
The provinces most affected include North Kordofan, Jazira, South Kordofan, South Darfur and River Nile, he added.
On Monday, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said that more than 136,000 people have been affected by floods in the eastern Sudan and Kordofan states. The UN agency said it expected this figure to increase as the counting was still underway and heavy rains had been forecast.
Sudan’s rainy season usually lasts until September, with floods peaking just before then.
Last year, flooding and heavy rain killed more than 80 people and swamped tens of thousands of houses across the country. In 2020, authorities declared Sudan a natural disaster area and imposed a three-month state of emergency across the country after the deluge killed around 100 people and inundated over 100,000 houses.
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Barry Aaron: Open Space: Regulations often aren’t enforced on trails
The Camera reports that the Boulder City Council recently voted to ban e-bikes on the city’s open space trails west of Broadway and Boulder Canyon Trail. As a hiker who has often had to leap aside to let e-bikes pass — especially those high-powered ones that require no pedaling — I applaud this action. Unfortunately, in my experience, rules and regulations in Boulder are, as Shakespeare’s Hamlet might have said, “more honored in the breach than the observance.”
Who, pray tell, is going to enforce these new restrictions? On the rare occasions when our Rangers are actually out on foot patrol, can we seriously expect them to flag down and stop violators?
Or, like so many other Boulder regs, such as those requiring dogs to be on leash and poop cleaned up and removed, will this reg be obeyed, or will it become just another Boulder rule to be largely disregarded? Sadly, methinks the latter.
Barry Aaron, Boulder
Lynn Klyde-Allaman: Animals: Therapy dogs can bring peace, happiness
I really enjoyed Andrea Grajeda’s story on therapy dogs, and not just because she was my student at the University of Northern Colorado.
I am a cancer survivor. While getting an infusion because of the side effects of my chemotherapy treatment earlier this year, I was visited by a therapy dog at the Rocky Mountain Cancer Center. The feeling I got when I saw the dog was amazing. When the dog came up and let me pet him, I felt so much positive energy. It was a very scary time for me, but the dog, a labradoodle named Bodhi, gave me a peace and a happiness that calmed me and helped me through this trying time.
Lynn Klyde-Allaman, Lafayette
Elaine Little: Violence: Can lawless behavior be traced to violent media?
Has any among our readership paused to consider the underlying trigger that prompts young males to brazenly pilfer from businesses, openly mock their seniors and unflinchingly commit violent acts without a moment’s reflection on the eventual repercussions? This predicament has been gnawing at me for a substantial period, leading me to a perturbing hypothesis.
I am gradually leaning towards the conclusion that the wellspring of this lawless behavior can be traced back to unceasing exposure to violent imagery, predominantly through video games and motion pictures. These activities appear to have rendered them immune to the real-life implications of such reprehensible conduct. When these youths converge in a gang, their collective moral compass seems to have inexplicably gone askew. It’s evident we need to invoke the expertise of professionals in psychology, sociology, and media studies to further understand and tackle this matter.
Still, it’s crucial not to lose sight of the role of family, educators and positive role models in fostering ethical values and personal responsibility. Violence in media might indeed have a role, but so does the lack of proper guidance and role modeling. Sociologists, child psychologists and youth development experts can offer us a more balanced view of the issue.
Bear in mind, the relationship between exposure to violent media and acting out destructively isn’t a simple cause and effect. Many exposed to the same media do not manifest destructive behavior, indicating a more complex interplay of factors. Let’s not settle for surface explanations, but instead consult with professional researchers to delve deeper into the underlying causes, as befits a subject of such grave importance.
Elaine Little, Denver
Mike Sawyer: Kindness: Reminder to be kind can go a long way
My seven perfect attendance months as a 70-year-old long-term substitute teacher at my favorite “high-needs” middle school ended with me wearing my “Be Kind” (BK) necklace every day. During these BK days, I was in between a fight breaking out in the hallway passing between two big 7th-grade girls who disrespected my BK message. Another day in 6th grade passing a girl asks, “Mr. Mike, can I smack him in the face?” I quickly lifted my BK necklace, and she laughed with me without striking. With school out for summer, I continue to wear BK in the marketplace, however, I would quickly loan it to one of our U.S. 2024 presidential candidates if needed. (Bonus question — the best “long-term” substitute teacher at a high-needs middle school would be President Biden or Trump? Why?)
Mike Sawyer, Denver
Editor’s note
Gary Garrison will be on vacation from June 9 to June 13.
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World's largest cruise company provides updates on its 2030 goals and 2050 aspirations, reflecting progress across environmental, social and governance focus areas
Report details key initiatives from the company and its nine cruise line brands, focusing on advancing six focus areas guiding the company's long-term sustainability vision, execution and performance
MIAMI, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today released its 12th annual sustainability report, detailing the key initiatives and progress made in 2021 toward its 2030 sustainability goals and 2050 aspirations.
Titled "Sustainable from Ship to Shore," the 2021 Carnival Corporation sustainability report was developed in accordance with the widely recognized Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standard and again incorporates two additional disclosure frameworks, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The full report is available on the company's sustainability website at www.CarnivalSustainability.com.
Following the achievement of its 2020 sustainability goals, Carnival Corporation introduced its sustainability goals for 2030 and aspirations for 2050, which incorporate six focus areas that align with key United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. These areas include climate action; circular economy; sustainable tourism; good health and well-being; diversity, equity and inclusion; and biodiversity and conservation.
The company's latest report provides updates on current sustainability initiatives and efforts supporting its long-term sustainability vision and commitments under these focus areas, including the company's 2030 commitments to reduce carbon emission intensity and aspirations to achieve net carbon-neutral ship operations by 2050.
The company has updated the baseline year for its 2030 carbon intensity reduction goals to 2019 from its initial 2008 baseline, measured in both grams of CO2e per ALB-km and kilograms of CO2e per ALBD. Both 2030 carbon intensity reduction goals now require a 20% improvement from 2019. With the updated baseline year, the company strengthened its goal measured in kilograms of CO2e per ALBD since the initial 2030 goal would only have required a further 15% reduction from 2019 levels. Its goal measured in grams of CO2e per ALB-km remains the same. This new baseline year will help the company better communicate recent progress against its climate goals to its investors and stakeholders as well as modernize its disclosures in alignment with developing best practice and reporting standards.
"Thanks to the dedication, support and proactive efforts of our entire global team, ship and shore, we continue to make strong progress in advancing our sustainability program across our six focus areas," said Arnold Donald, CEO and chief climate officer for Carnival Corporation. "This effort includes our deep commitment to climate action and sustaining positive momentum toward achieving our carbon reduction goals for 2030, while working to be part of the solution to establish a path to net carbon-neutral cruising over time."
Added Bill Burke, chief maritime officer for Carnival Corporation: "At Carnival Corporation, our highest responsibility and top priority is always compliance, environmental protection, and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside personnel. This commitment has guided our sustainability journey and approach over time throughout all aspects of our global operations as we continue to progress our environmental, social and governance focus areas each year."
KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CARNIVAL CORPORATION 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
The latest annual sustainability report showcases that the company is on track to meet its targets for 2030, while increasing initiatives to support its aspirations for 2050. Detailed below are key highlights and progress made through the end of 2021 under its six focus areas.
Climate Action
Carnival Corporation remains focused on decarbonization. The company and its brands are committed to continuing to reduce carbon emission intensity and have long-term aspirations to achieve net carbon-neutral ship operations by 2050. To achieve these goals, the company supports the adaptation of alternative fuels and is testing new technologies as they become available, developing and installing advanced air quality systems, and partnering with various organizations and stakeholders to support and accelerate its decarbonization efforts. 2021 sustainability highlights under the climate action focus area include:
- Carbon Emission Goal: Carnival Corporation remains on track to achieve a 20% carbon intensity reduction by 2030 relative to its 2019 baseline, measured in both grams of CO2e per ALB-km and kilograms of CO2e per ALBD. To reaffirm and strengthen its initial carbon intensity reduction goals for 2030, the company has updated the baseline year for both goals to 2019 from a 2008 baseline.
- Shore Power: As of the end of 2021, 46% of the company's fleet was equipped with shore power capabilities, enabling ships to use shoreside electric power where available while in port.
- Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): As part of its goal to expand its LNG program, the company introduced additional LNG ships to the fleet in 2021, for a total of six cruise ships currently in operation with the ability to be powered by LNG.
- Advanced Air Quality Systems (AAQS): As of the end of 2021, 90% of the fleet (excluding LNG ships) was equipped with AAQS, capable of removing nearly all sulfur from exhaust, enabling cleaner air emissions at port and at sea with no negative impact to the marine environment.
- New Technologies: The company is investing in a first-of-its-kind lithium-ion battery storage system, installing hull air lubrication systems, testing fuel cells powered by hydrogen derived from methanol, and exploring carbon capture and storage.
Circular Economy
As the world shifts towards a circular economy model where materials flow around a "closed loop" system, Carnival Corporation and its brands are also shifting how the company works with its supply chain partners to reduce waste. 2021 highlights under the circular economy focus area include:
- Reducing Single-Use Plastics: Achieved goal of reducing single-use plastic items by 50%, despite the pandemic and the need to continue using many of these type of items for public health and sanitation purposes.
- Food Waste Reduction: Achieved a 24% food waste reduction per person in 2021, making great progress toward its 2022 goal of a 30% food waste reduction per person and its 50% food waste reduction per person by 2030.
- Biodigesters: As of the end of 2021, the company completed the installation of over 500 biodigesters throughout its fleet, in support of ongoing food waste management efforts.
- Advanced Waste Water Treatment Systems (AWWTS): Carnival Corporation remains on track to achieve its goal of increasing AWWTS coverage to over 75% of its fleet capacity, with 59% coverage of its fleet capacity as of the end of 2021.
Good Health & Well-Being
Providing a safe environment and working conditions for all employees, and all others working on the company's behalf, is at the core of all operations for Carnival Corporation and its brands. As part of this commitment, Carnival Corporation remains focused on expanding its well-being programs to support the physical and mental health of its employees, encouraging social connectivity with family and friends, and promoting a balanced lifestyle. Health and well-being efforts in 2021 include:
- Employee Outreach and Well-Being: Increased focus on employee outreach and wellness, as it relates to the unique needs of shoreside and shipboard employees.
- Job Creation: Increased the number of employees on board a number of its ships from reduced levels during the pause in guest cruise operations, in addition to opening a significant number of shoreside positions.
- Company Culture Metrics: As part of its ongoing effort to establish measurable company culture metrics and set annual improvement targets, in 2021 the company continued an employee survey program and introduced training sessions and internal communications designed to promote its "Culture Essentials" program focused on further strengthening corporate culture.
- CSMART Academy Training Update: During 2021, the CSMART Academy – officially the Center for Simulator Maritime Training Academy, part of the Arison Maritime Center – continued to provide online and onboard training to the fleet while also advancing preparations for the restart of onsite training in 2022. The CSMART team has made advances in developing and delivering online curriculum through courses, tailored events such as remote ''newbuild training,'' and through ongoing webinars.
Sustainable Tourism
As a global company, Carnival Corporation and its brands recognize the collective responsibility to respect and help maintain the culture, history and natural resources of the communities in which it operates. 2021 highlights under the sustainable tourism focus area include:
- Disaster Relief: Supported disaster relief efforts to the victims of the La Soufrière volcano eruption in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, as well as communities in Barbados impacted by volcanic ash.
- Destination Partnerships: The company's Italy-based Costa Cruises kicked off its "Traditions in the Future" project, which supports the preservation of traditional arts and crafts to a new generation of artisans.
- Community Relationships: Carnival Corporation's P&O Cruises and Cunard brands partnered with Travelife, a leading certification initiative supporting tour operations and travel agencies toward sustainable tourism. Additionally, in 2021 the company's European brands donated over 20 tons of food items to address hunger throughout communities in need, in partnership with three regional initiatives, including the European Foodbank, UK Harvest and the Banco Alimentare.
Biodiversity & Conservation
Carnival Corporation is committed to biodiversity and conservation practices, as the health and vitality of the marine and land ecosystems in the places the company's ships visit is essential to providing memorable guest experiences. As part of this focus area, the company's efforts focus on implementing best practices across its operations, investing in programs that support biodiversity and conservation, working with its supply chain and partnering with the communities it visits to help maintain and improve their ecosystems. Biodiversity and conservation efforts include:
- NGO Partnerships: In the first quarter of 2022, Carnival Corporation joined the Ocean 100 Dialogues, an initiative supported by the World Economic Forum that accelerates ocean stewardship with a focus on climate change, biodiversity and equity.
- Ports & Destinations: The company continued its efforts to support biodiversity and conservation, including creating a new mangrove nursery, planting trees and ornamental plants, and collecting waste through coastal cleanup initiatives in the ports it owns and operates.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
As a global company with employees from over 100 countries around the world, Carnival Corporation is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment with equal opportunities for professional growth, as the company's success depends on the diversity, talent and dedication of its global employee base. As part of the diversity, equity and inclusion focus area, 2021 highlights include:
- Catalyst: Carnival Corporation continued to work with Catalyst, the leading U.S. nonprofit with the mission to expand opportunities for women in leadership.
- Awards & Recognitions: In 2021, the company received a series of recognitions for its companywide operations and dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion, including honors from Forbes on the publication's annual listings of the World's Best Employers and World's Top Female-Friendly Companies. The company was also recognized as a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award Winner, honoring the best 100 U.S. places to work, and on Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies, in addition to earning a fifth consecutive perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, designating the company as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.
About Carnival Corporation & plc
Carnival Corporation & plc is one of the world's largest leisure travel companies with a portfolio of nine of the world's leading cruise lines sailing to all seven continents. With operations in North America, Australia, Europe and Asia, its portfolio features Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises (Australia), Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard.
Additional information can be found on www.carnivalcorp.com, www.carnival.com, www.princess.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.seabourn.com, www.pocruises.com.au, www.costacruise.com, www.aida.de, www.pocruises.com and www.cunard.com.
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ONTARIO, Calif., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario International Airport (ONT) is offering passengers with non-visible disabilities the opportunity to travel with confidence.
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program is a simple tool for passengers to voluntarily share that they have a disability that might not be immediately apparent, and would need a little extra help, time and understanding while at the airport. Under the program, travelers with a non-visible disability can request a Sunflower lanyard at the Traveler's Aid desk in either terminal or the ticket counter of any participating airline. Program materials also can be mailed to travelers with a minimum three-week notice prior to travel.
Travelers don't need to have booked Special Assistance to request a lanyard. Staff, together with all the stakeholders operating in at ONT, will be ready to support Sunflower wearers and their traveling companions.
"At Ontario International, we are committed to ensuring access for all of our travelers and visitors, and are proud to provide the Sunflower program for travelers who might need a helping hand while at the airport," said Atif Elkadi, chief executive officer for the Ontario International Airport Authority.
The Sunflower program is globally recognized for helping individuals with hidden disabilities overcome barriers – physical and otherwise – that are often part of their everyday lives. One in seven people – 1.3 billion worldwide – live with a disability, many of them not readily apparent. These can include conditions that are neurological, cognitive and neurodevelopmental in nature, as well as physical, visual and auditory disabilities. They also can include respiratory and chronic health conditions such as arthritis and diabetes, chronic pain and sleep disorders.
The Sunflower lanyard is designed as a discreet way for airport staff to recognize travelers who might need extra time and understanding. Since Sunflower's launch in 2016, businesses and organizations ranging from malls and retailers to colleges and universities to airports and public transit systems have participated.
For more information on ONT's Sunflower program, please visit: www.flyontario.com/Sunflower-Program
About Ontario International Airport
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers. Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California. It is a full-service airport which offers nonstop commercial jet service to nearly two dozen major airports in the U.S., Mexico, Central America and Taiwan. More information is available at www.flyOntario.com. Follow @flyONT on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
About the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA)
The OIAA was formed in August 2012 by a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Ontario and the County of San Bernardino to provide overall direction for the management, operations, development and marketing of ONT for the benefit of the Southern California economy and the residents of the airport's four-county catchment area. OIAA Commissioners are Ontario City Councilmember Alan D. Wapner (President), Retired Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge (Vice President), Ontario City Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary), San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman (Commissioner) and retired business executive Julia Gouw (Commissioner).
OIAA Media Contact:
Steve Lambert, (909) 841-7527 slambert@flyontario.com
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A community of founders by founders, the Inc. Founders House provides inspiration, insight, and boldly honest truths from founders — whether on stage or across the bar.
AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. magazine announced today it will host its 13th annual Founders House at SXSW from March 10th-March 13th, located at Foxy's Proper Pub (201 Brazos Street).
A crossroads of intellect, guts, strategy and excitement, this year's Inc. headliners include Deepak Chopra, Founder of The Chopra Foundation; Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani; Beatrice Dixon, Co-Founder, CEO of The Honey Pot Company, and Nicolas Jammet, Co-Founder and Chief Concept Officer, Sweetgreen, among others.
This one-of-a-kind event brings those starting, running, and growing businesses together in one space at a four-day exclusive hub. Inc. Founders House invites founders to refuel, recharge, and connect with peers in an intimate setting curated exclusively for entrepreneurs. More than 3,000+ invite-only attendees are expected to visit the hub over four days.
Complimentary lunch and drinks will be served daily, including classic cookies with a twist from Cookie Rich that will be showcased on the edible cookie wall. Join Waterboy co-founder, Connor Saeli on Sunday, March 12th for cocktails as he guest bartends and will be supplying complimentary hydration sticks for attendees.
Complete List of SXSW Founders House Headliners:
- Deepak Chopra, Founder of The Chopra Foundation
- Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani
- Chip Conley, Founder and CEO of Modern Elder Academy
- Nicolas Jammet, Co-Founder and Chief Concept Officer, Sweetgreen
- Beatrice Dixon, Co-Founder and CEO of The Honey Pot Company
- Tina Wells, Business Strategist, Adviser, Author and Founder of RLVNT Media
- Jim Mckelvey, Founder of Block (Formerly Square) and Invisibly
- Angela Benton, Founder, CEO, and Board Director at Streamlytics
- Riana Lynn, Founder and CEO of Journey Foods
- Cassey Ho, CEO and Head Designer of POPFLEX/Blogilates
Complete List of Meetups:
- Friday, March 10: Black Founders Meetup, co-hosted by Brian Brackeen, general partner, Lightship Capital
- Saturday, March 11: CPG Founders Meetup, co-hosted by Michael Walters, founder, studio503 and Colin McGuire, co-founder and CEO, BOOMN
- Monday, March 12: Female Founders Meetup, co-hosted by Female Founders Collective
Inc. is honored to collaborate with the Inc. Founders House sponsors on a fascinating lineup of sessions, networking opportunities, and spaces during SXSW 2023. From thought-leadership sessions to on-site activations, founders will find valuable opportunities to learn and connect.
Inc. Founders House is expanding!
Due to the overwhelming demand for opportunities for founders to connect, Inc. Founders House is coming to Atlanta, GA in May for National Small Business Week and Cincinnati, OH in July for Black Tech Week.
SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS:
TRINET: TriNet PeopleForceX brings its incredible talent to Inc. Founders House where its SVP, CMO and CCO Michael Mendenhall will lead a powerful session on helping businesses identify and understand the importance of purpose, culture and brand promise. A lively happy hour will immediately follow the session, perfect for networking. TriNet will also host a unique activation featuring coffee, espresso martinis and oatmeal coffee stout ales where you can have a selfie printed right onto your cup.
DWEN (Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network): Tapping into the right resources can be the key to turning your business idea into a successful venture. Women business owners and other experts will share how the five critical pillars - markets, talent, capital, culture and technology — that the WE Cities Index measures can fuel growth for female founders and their companies. A female founder's happy hour will immediately follow the panel.
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen): Founders are generally taught how to financially prepare for selling their companies. But they often find themselves less prepared for the emotional impact of the separation. In this session, an owner transition advisory professional provides tips for founders on how to help reduce anxiety around leaving a company in the hands of someone else while preparing for their own financial security.
GS1 US: Hear how to optimize your supply chain for success and keep your customers happy with Reid Jackson, vice president of business development at GS1 US. Joining in the discussion are the CEO of Crafted Brands Co. and the founder and CEO of Stimulus, Inc., where they will share how to overcome supply chain challenges.
PITCHBOOK: Examine the variables impacting the venture capital (VC) sector, and what they mean for founders seeking funding. In addition to covering the market conditions, regulatory changes, and technological advancements that have shaken up the VC industry over the past three years, this vital panel will also track new trends and developments for 2023. PitchBook will offer complimentary breakfast, a custom gifting station, and an exclusive preview to upcoming product features.
Inc. Founders House is open to invited guests and credentialed members of the media only. To request press credentials or for media requests, please contact: incpress@kivvit.com events.inc.com/inc-founders-house-2023 | #IFH| @Inc.
ABOUT INC.
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ROME (AP) — Italy entered into days of political and financial uncertainty Friday as political leaders calculated their options and Premier Mario Draghi weighed his after populist ally the 5-Star Movement sparked a crisis by withholding support on a government-sponsored bill.
On the immediate horizon are behind-the-scenes consultations through mid-week to see if Draghi could be persuaded to continue governing with a newly constituted majority — which key parties seem to want — or some other option other than an early election as soon as September.
Draghi immediately offered to resign Thursday after 5-Star senators boycotted a vote on helping Italians cope with rising energy prices, arguing that the conditions that created his national unity government, which included parties on the right, left and the 5-Stars, no longer exist. But President Sergio Mattarella rejected his offer and told Draghi to go back to Parliament on Wednesday to brief lawmakers and offer “an evaluation of the situation.”
Significantly Mattarella didn’t call for a confidence vote. Draghi has been clear that there wouldn’t be a second Draghi government or one without the 5-Stars. The extra days of limbo Mattarella prescribed would allow Draghi at least to have a planned visit to Algeria to finalize key agreements on gas imports.
The turmoil couldn’t have come at a worse time for the eurozone’s third-largest economy. Italy is facing soaring inflation and energy costs as a result of Russia’s war in Ukraine, a prolonged drought that is threatening crops and the ongoing implementation of its EU-financed pandemic recovery program.
While Draghi might still have the support of key allies to continue leading the government, some parties on the far-right and right are already gunning for an early election.
“With Draghi’s resignation, this legislature is over for the Brothers of Italy,” said Georgia Meloni, head of the right-wing party that is polling around 22%, nearly the same as the center-left Democratic Party. “We’ll fight until the Italian people are given back a right that citizens of every other democracy have: the freedom to choose their own representatives.”
She added the hashtag #electionsnow.
Meloni’s usual center-right allies — the Forza Italia party of ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi and the League led by Matteo Salvini — indicated a wait-and-see approach. In a joint statement Friday, they backed Draghi for what they said was his understandable ire and blasted the 5-Stars for having created a national crisis over their opposition to a new garbage incinerator for Rome.
“I have no words,” Forza Italia’s Antonio Tajani said.
Friday thus opened days of back-room discussions among party leaders to decide what position to take next Wednesday. Already, there were reports that the 5-Stars could vote in favor of a revamped Draghi program, but it’s not clear that other ruling coalition parties would want them back.
Guido Cozzi, professor of macroeconmoics at the University of St. Gallen, said international markets are alarmed at the instability and that Mattarella did well to try to keep Draghi, a former European Central Bank chief, in place since he is seen as a “vital pillar in guaranteeing the stability of Italian public finances.”
“His coalition government was an unprecedented miracle in Italian political history,” Cozzi said. “However, Draghi lacks an independent political force behind him, and his government will always depend on antagonist party leaders.”
The 5-Star Movement, the biggest vote-getter in the 2018 election, has seen its support tank in the ensuing years and would have everything to lose if Italy held an early election. In recent years, it has seen dozens of lawmakers defect, most recently the high-profile foreign minister, Luigi Di Maio, who left with 60 lawmakers to found a new movement.
Giuseppe Conte, the 5-Star leader and former premier, blamed others for forcing the Movement to boycott the confidence motion Thursday on 26 billion euros to help Italians withstand soaring inflation and energy costs. The tipping point, Conte said, was giving Rome’s mayor extraordinary powers to manage the capital’s garbage crisis — powers that Conte bitterly said had been denied the 5-Stars’ Virginia Raggi when she was Rome mayor.
Di Maio blasted Conte’s boycott of the vote a gift to Russia, since the 5-Stars have criticized the Italian government’s military support for Ukraine.
As if on cue, Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy head of Russia’s Security Council headed by President Vladimir Putin, posted pictures Friday of ousted British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Draghi followed by a black box with a question mark, as if asking “who’s next?”
Medvedev’s social media post followed a stream of comments from other Russian officials who have attributed Johnson’s downfall to his focus on spearheading Western efforts to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
“My heart weeps seeing Moscow celebrating,” Di Maio told RTL radio. “Medvedev was toasting and was happy because Draghi’s head was served to Putin on a silver platter.”
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'We need your help to keep this season a safe one': PennDOT, Pa. Turnpike prep for winter
Preparing for winter never ends for the state Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Officials recently highlighted what drivers can expect this season, including some new digital signs that will warn when the speed limit is reduced because of poor conditions.
Variable speed limit signs are being placed at 63 locations along Interstates 80 and 81. They will warn drivers when the speed limit is reduced, and yellow lights will flash to catch their attention.
PennDOT used the signs at 14 locations along I-80 in Clearfield County earlier this year, and preliminary results showed that they helped to slow traffic and reduced or eliminated crashes, said Mike Keiser, acting deputy secretary for highway administration.
"We're pleased to bring one more safety measure to our roadways," he said.
Officials also discussed the budget for winter, the need for more workers and how the public can help to keep roadways safe during bad weather.
I-80 and I-81 speed limit sign plans
PennDOT has listed where those variable speed limit signs will be placed.
They are:
- 21 locations along I-80 in Clearfield County (mile marker 100-133) and Clinton County (mile markers 182-193)
- 6 locations along I-80 in Clarion and Jefferson counties on the approaches to the Emlenton Bridge (mile marker 42-45) North Fork Bridge (mile marker 78-81) and Kyle Lake Bridge (mile marker 92-95)
- 36 locations along I-81 from Interstate 78 to I-80 in Lebanon (five locations), Luzerne (seven locations) and Schuykill (24 locations) counties.
The permanent speed limit signs will be covered at these locations, according to a news release. The variable signs will display the normal posted speed limit until authorities need to lower it because of conditions.
PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike looking for workers
Both PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike are looking for workers in this current competitive environment.
Every year, PennDOT has hundreds of openings statewide for temporary employment, including equipment operators, diesel mechanics and welders. The department has a number of permanent vacancies, too, Keiser said.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike has filled most of its operator positions, Chief Operating Officer Craig Shuey said, "but we're not immune to the very same situation that occurs across all of Pennsylvania where employers are scrambling for additional people to come out and fill those positions."
If interested, visit employment.pa.gov or paturnpike.com.
How the public can help keep roads safe
Officials urged drivers to prepare for traveling in adverse conditions, if necessary.
"We need your help to keep this season a safe one," Keiser said.
Drivers should allow plenty of space when traveling, plan for extra time on the road and avoid distractions.
They also should ensure their vehicles are prepared to travel in snowy or icy conditions, such as having good tires and keeping the windshield washer fluid reservoir full, Shuey said. Drivers should have extra supplies, such as clothes and medicine, in case they are needed.
Whiteout conditions can be dangerous and can happen without warning. Drivers should be prepared to stop or slow down at any time, Shuey said. Keep your hands on the steering wheel.
He also offered these safety tips:
- Slow down. Activate the vehicle's flashers, and make sure the headlights are on. Ensure the vehicle can be seen.
- Maintain your attention to the roadway so you know what is happening ahead of you. Be prepared to move to the right if traffic comes to a stop.
- Stay in your vehicle.
Drivers can check on roadway conditions at 511PA.com.
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Winter preparation by the numbers
Here are some statewide figures on winter preparation:
$212.1 million: How much PennDOT has budgeted for winter operations.
4,700: On-the-road workers available to drive snowplows and other equipment.
2,350: Number of trucks, plows and salt spreaders available for use.
636,000: Tons of salt stockpiled across the state, and more deliveries will come in.
801,000: Tons of salt used last winter.
$76.17: Average cost for a ton of salt.
$23.60: Average cost for a ton of anti-skid.
10.3 million gallons: How much salt brine PennDOT used for anti-icing roads before a storm last year.
How much snow can Pa. expect?
Snow could start falling in parts of Pennsylvania soon, and it will feel more like winter than fall, said Paul Pastelok, senior meteorologist with AccuWeather.com.
Areas such as Lewistown, State College, Hazelton and the Poconos could see some snow on Tuesday as a cold front moves through.
The winter forecast is difficult to predict this year. Meteorologists view forecast models and look for patterns from previous winters to compare them to what is going on right now.
This will be the third La Nina winter, and at this time, there isn't a consensus on what it could bring, Pastelok said.
At this point, AccuWeather.com is predicting below-normal snowfall for the state this winter.
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Gunfire interrupts memorial service at Montco cemetery killing a Philadelphia man
Investigators believe a large group of people had gathered at the grave of 19-year-old Tyreek Fairel, who was fatally shot in Norristown in 2013, when shooting broke out among the group.
A memorial service for a slain teen turned deadly Saturday as gunfire erupted at a Montgomery County cemetery killing one man and leaving another seriously injured, Montgomery County authorities said.
Investigators believe a large group of people had gathered around 3 p.m. at a grave site to celebrate the birthday of 19-year-old Tyreek Fairel, who was fatally shot in Norristown in 2013 and buried at the Whitemarsh Memorial Park, on Limekiln Pike in Ambler.
Gunfire broke out within the group with more than 30 shots fired, police said, leaving one man — Daniel Elijah Hawkins, 29 — dead and injuring Arian Davis, 33. Both men are from Philadelphia.
Davis was transported to a local hospital with injuries to his jaw, hand and leg.
In a statement Sunday, Montgomery County Detectives and the Horsham Police Department said the incident remains under investigation and no arrests had been made.
But Hawkins had drawn attention from authorities before.
When Fairel was shot a decade ago while riding in a car in Norristown, Hawkins was driving and was also hit, according to newspaper accounts of the convicted shooter’s trial.
At the 2014 trial of the man arrested for that slaying, Hawkins, then 19, testified they were returning after he’d driven Fairel to Philadelphia to buy drugs and began following a white car.
As they reached Elm Street in Norristown shots rang out, hitting Fairel in the head and Hawkins in the hand.
Hawkins would later tell the jury that he did not know why Fairel wanted him to follow the car and did not remember much about the incident.
The man arrested for that shooting, Dwayne Jubilee Jr., said he believed Fairel and Hawkins were trying to kill him. He was acquitted on charges of voluntary manslaughter but sentenced to four and a half to six years in prison in 2015 on counts including aggravated assault and reckless endangerment.
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Biden to designate his 1st national monument in Colorado
DENVER (AP) — The Biden administration is preparing to designate its first new national monument, preserving a World War 2-era alpine training site and providing a boost to the reelection campaign of the state’s senior Senator, Michael Bennet, according to a person familiar with the process.
The designation is expected to come next week, when the president will join Bennet, a fellow Democrat, and other elected officials in Colorado, according to the person, who declined to be identified discussing the designation before it is formally announced. Bennet is locked in a re-election fight with Republican businessman Joe O’Dea, during which the Democrat has pushed the president to preserve Camp Hale, about 20 miles south of Vail.
The camp was where soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division trained in the harsh, wintry conditions of the Rocky Mountains in preparation for fighting in the Italian Alps during World War 2. After the war, many returned to Colorado and played pivotal roles in the founding of the state’s ski industry.
Bennet pushed for the national monument designation after a far more sweeping conservation bill known as the CORE Act stalled in Congress. That legislation was opposed by many of the state’s Republican politicians. Some, most prominently Rep. Lauren Boebert, have also objected to the Camp Hale preservation, warning it could lock up land that it could be used for mining or timber harvesting.
A 1906 law allows a president to designate an area a national monument to preserve important ecological or historical landscapes. Monuments have become controversial in the west as rural residents and conservative politicians complain they can kill jobs and limit development. At the same time, land conservation is generally popular with politicians and voters of all stripes in the region.
Biden has expanded the boundaries of two southern Utah national monuments that were shrunk by former President Donald Trump. But Biden has not designated any of his own in his initial two years in office.
Environmental groups were pleased. Jennifer Rokala, executive director of the Center for Western Priorities, said in a statement that reports of the impending designation are “a welcome sign that the president is listening to Westerners who want to see public lands and landmarks protected for future generations.”
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Associated Press writer Seung Min Kim in Washington contributed to this report.
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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Sotherly Hotels Inc. (SOHO) on Thursday reported a key measure of profitability in its fourth quarter.
The Williamsburg, Virginia-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $7.99 billion, or 41 cents per share, in the period.
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The company said it had net income of $3.1 million, or 16 cents per share.
The real estate investment trust, based in Williamsburg, Virginia, posted revenue of $41.3 million in the period.
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For the current quarter ending in March, Sotherly Hotels expects its per-share funds from operations to range from 21 cents to 24 cents.
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PNS's 2-year anniversary celebration features 10 new crossover events, and 4 character skins from AMC's iconic television series.
GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 37GAMES, the publisher of the zombie themed match-3 game Puzzles & Survival, is celebrating the game's second anniversary with the launch today of a global crossover event in collaboration with AMC's global smash hit television series The Walking Dead. With a total of ten in-game events over the month of August, there promises to be enough zombie survival mayhem for even the most diehard fans.
During this global collaboration event, fans will also be able to play as, and fight alongside, iconic characters such as Negan, Daryl Dixon, Rick Grimes, and Michonne. Construct new buildings and obtain unique items to help turn back both the undead horde and threats from other survivors.
Players can obtain resources from Rick Grimes in the [Help From Rick's Group] event, and find new ways to uncover secrets about the villainous Saviors in [Decrypt Saviors' Message]. Players can then complete [Collect Weapon Clues] events to obtain more weapons and items, which help them in [Community Duel] PVP events, and to help them fight against the Saviors. Lastly, players will be able to earn limited-edition The Walking Dead Sticker packs during the collaboration, as well as discover other in-game Easter eggs. For further details about the crossover events, log into the game to learn more.
This crossover will not only pit humans against zombies, but also humans from the Saviors against survivors from the Alexandria Safe Zone. Are players prepared to solve the match-3 puzzles needed to fend off the undead horde and defeat their opponents. The war is about to begin for players worldwide, but fans can get a head start by collecting two free gift packs that will give them an advantage over their opponents by using the codes [PNSNEGAN] and [PNSTWD] to claim them as soon as possible.
For more information about in-game events, please visit 37GAMES' website, or follow the social media accounts listed below.
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Sheriff: Tallapoosa Co. murder victims are suspect’s girlfriend, her son
Sandra Vazquez Ceja and her two children had been living with Jose Reyes since February 2022.
DADEVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) – The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office has identified the woman found dead in Jose Reyes’ home as his girlfriend, Sandra Vazquez Ceja.
Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said Ceja’s 14-year-old son, who has not been named, was also murdered.
READ: Cause of death revealed in ‘gruesome’ Tallapoosa County murders
Sheriff Abbett said Ceja was also the mother of the 12-year-old girl who escaped earlier this week and was found wandering down County Road 34, just south of Dadeville.
Reyes, who Sheriff Abbett said was in the country illegally, is charged with three counts of capital murder, two counts of abuse of a corpse, and first-degree kidnapping.
Sheriff Abbett said Ceja and her two children moved in with Reyes in February 2022. He believes Reyes killed Ceja and her son on or around July 24.
Court records show Reyes tied the girl to bed posts for one week and gave her alcohol to keep her in a drugged state.
Sheriff Abbett said she was able to free herself by chewing through the restraints, breaking the braces off her teeth in the process. She escaped the house and was found Monday morning wandering down the street.
“She’s a hero,” said Sheriff Abbett.
Sheriff Abbett said the girl is now in the custody of Tallapoosa County DHR and has no life-threatening injuries.
The court hired a translator for Reyes, who is being held without bond. Sheriff Abbett said he was previously deported from the U.S. for illegal entry from Mexico but returned. It’s unclear when he was deported or when he returned.
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For more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black communities.
It marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed — after the end of the Civil war, and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.
Since it was designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized beyond Black America. Many people get the day off work or school, and there are a plethora of street festivals, fairs, concerts and other events.
People who never gave the holiday on June 19 more than a passing thought may be asking themselves, is there a “right” way to celebrate Juneteenth?
For beginners and those brushing up history, here are some answers:
IS JUNETEENTH A SOLEMN DAY OF REMEMBRANCE OR MORE OF A PARTY?
It just depends on what you want. Juneteenth festivities are rooted in cookouts and barbecues. In the beginnings of the holiday celebrated as Black Americans’ true Independence Day, the outdoors allowed for large, raucous reunions among formerly enslaved family, many of whom had been separated. The gatherings were especially revolutionary because they were free of restrictive measures, known as “Black Codes,” enforced in Confederate states, controlling whether liberated slaves could vote, buy property, gather for worship and other aspects of daily life.
Alan Freeman, 60, grew up celebrating Juneteenth every year in Houston, 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of Galveston. A comedian who is producing Galveston’s first ever Juneteenth Comedy Festival on Saturday, he has vivid memories of smoke permeating his entire neighborhood because so many people were using their barbecue pits for celebratory cookouts. You could go to anyone’s house and be welcomed to join in the feast, which could include grilled chicken and beef and other regional cuisines — jerk meats, fried fish, Jamaican plantains.
“It’s where I began to really see Black unity because I realized that that was the one day that African Americans considered ours,” Freeman said. “The one holiday that was ours. We didn’t have to share with anybody. And it was about freedom because what we understood is that we were emancipated from slavery. But, there was so many beautiful activities.”
Others may choose to treat Juneteenth as a day of rest and remembrance. That can mean doing community service, attending an education panel or taking time off.
The important thing is to make people feel they have options on how to observe the occasion, said Dr. David Anderson, a Black pastor and CEO of Gracism Global, a consulting firm helping leaders navigate conversations bridging divides across race and culture.
“Just like the Martin Luther King holiday, we say it’s a day of service and a lot of people will do things. There are a lot of other people who are just ‘I appreciate Dr. King, I’ll watch what’s on the television, and I’m gonna rest,’” Anderson said. “I don’t want to make people feel guilty about that. What I want to do is give everyday people a choice.”
WHAT IF YOU’VE NEVER CELEBRATED JUNETEENTH?
Anderson, 57, of Columbia, Maryland, never did anything on Juneteenth in his youth. He didn’t learn about it until his 30s.
“I think many folks haven’t known about it — who are even my color as an African American male. Even if you heard about it and knew about it, you didn’t celebrate it,” Anderson said. “It was like just a part of history. It wasn’t a celebration of history.”
For many African Americans, the farther away from Texas that they grew up increased the likelihood they didn’t have big Juneteenth celebrations regularly. In the South, the day can vary based on when word of Emancipation reached each state.
Anderson has no special event planned other than giving his employees Friday and Monday off. If anything, Anderson is thinking about the fact it’s Father’s Day this weekend.
“If I can unite Father’s Day and Juneteenth to be with my family and honor them, that would be wonderful,” he said.
WHAT KIND OF PUBLIC JUNETEENTH EVENTS ARE GOING ON AROUND THE COUNTRY?
Search online and you will find a smorgasbord of gatherings in major cities and suburbs all varying in scope and tone. Some are more carnival-esque festivals with food trucks, arts and crafts and parades. Within those festivals, you’ll likely find access to professionals in health care, finance and community resources. There also are concerts and fashion shows to highlight Black excellence and creativity. For those who want to look back, plenty of organizations and universities host panels to remind people of Juneteenth’s history.
ARE THERE SPECIAL FOODS SERVED ON JUNETEENTH?
Aside from barbecue, the color red has been a through line for Juneteenth food for generations. Red symbolizes the bloodshed and sacrifice of enslaved ancestors. A Juneteenth menu might incorporate items like barbecued ribs or other red meat, watermelon and red velvet cake. Drinks like fruit punch and red Kool-Aid may make an appearance at the table.
DOES HOW YOU CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH MATTER IF YOU AREN’T BLACK?
Dr. Karida Brown, a sociology professor at Emory University whose research focuses on race, said there’s no reason to feel awkward about wanting to recognize Juneteenth because you have no personal ties or you’re not Black. In fact, embrace it.
“I would reframe that and challenge my non-Black folks who want to lean into Juneteenth and celebrate,” Brown said. “It absolutely is your history. It absolutely is a part of your experience. … Isn’t this all of our history? The good, the bad, the ugly, the story of emancipation and freedom for for your Black brothers and sisters under the Constitution of the law.”
If you want to bring some authenticity to your recognition of Juneteenth, educate yourself. Attending a street festival or patronizing a Black-owned business is a good start but it also would be good to “make your mind better,” Anderson said.
“That goes longer than a celebration,” Anderson said. “I think Black people need to do it too because it’s new for us as well, in America. But for non-Black people, if they could read on this topic and read on Black history beyond Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks, that would show me that you’re really serious about growing in this area.”
If you’re struggling with how to “ethically” mark the day, Brown also suggested expanding your knowledge of why the holiday matters so much. That can be through reading, attending an event or going to an African American history museum if there’s one nearby.
“Have that full human experience of seeing yourself in and through the eyes of others, even if that’s not your own lived experience,” she said. “That is a radical human act that is awesome and should be encouraged and celebrated.”
WHAT ARE OTHER NAMES USED TO REFER TO JUNETEENTH?
Over the decades, Juneteenth has also been called Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Black Fourth of July and second Independence Day among others.
“Because 1776, Fourth of July, where we’re celebrating freedom and liberty and all of that, that did not include my descendants,” Brown said. “Black people in America were still enslaved. So that that holiday always comes with a bittersweet tinge to it.”
IS THERE A PROPER JUNETEENTH GREETING?
It’s typical to wish people a “Happy Juneteenth” or “Happy Teenth,” said Freeman, the comedian.
“You know how at Christmas people will say ‘Merry Christmas’ to each other and not even know each other? You can get a ‘Merry Christmas’ from everybody. This is the same way,” Freeman said.
No matter what race you are, you will “absolutely” elicit a smile if you utter either greeting, he said.
“I believe that a non-Black person who celebrates Juneteenth … it’s their one time to have a voice, to participate.”
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Tang, who reported from Phoenix, is a member of The Associated Press’ Race and Ethnicity team. Follow her on Twitter at @ttangAP.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The HBO drama “Succession” and comedy “Ted Lasso” took top honors at the Emmy Awards in a ceremony that spread its awards between repeat winners and also honored several first-timers.
Jason Sudeikis and Jean Smart collected back-to-back acting trophies, while Zendaya picked up her second drama actress prize for “Euphoria.”
Several new Emmy winners were minted, with Lizzo, Lee Jung-jae of “Squid Game” and Quinta Brunson and Sheryl Lee Ralph of “Abbott Elementary” collecting trophies.
“Thanks for making such a safe space to make this very difficult show,” said Zendaya, a two-time winner for “Euphoria,” the drama series about teens and their tough coming-of-age.
“My greatest wish for “Euphoria’ was that it could help heal people. Thank you for everyone who has shared your story with me. I carry them with me, and I carry them with” her character, Rue, as well, Zendaya said.
Sudeikis won his second consecutive trophy for the soccer comedy “Ted Lasso,” with Smart matching that haul for the standup-centered comedy “Hacks.” Sudeikis gave a rare awards show shoutout to TV consumers.
“Thanks to the people who watch this show and dig it as much as we dig making it,” he said.
Ralph stopped the Emmy Awards show by accepting the best supporting actress comedy award for “Abbott Elementary” with a brief but rousing song of affirmation.
“I am an endangered species, but I sing no victim song. I am a woman, I am an artist and I know where my voice belongs,” she belted out. She then encouraged anyone doubting their dream “I am here to tell you this is what believing looks like.”
The audience, including Lizzo and many of television’s biggest stars, lept to their feet to cheer on Ralph.
When Lizzo herself accepted the award for best competition series trophy for “Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls,” she offered another emotional pep talk.
“When I was a little girl, all I wanted to see was me in the media. Someone fat like me, Black like me, beautiful like me,” the music artist said.
“Ted Lasso” co-star Brett Goldstein, won comedy supporting actors, while Matthew Macfadyen of “Succession” and Julia Garner of “Ozark” earned drama series supporting actor honors.
“It’s such a pleasure and privilege for me to play this bonkers gift of a role in this wonderful show,” Macfadyen said in accepting the trophy for his role as a scheming member of a media empire family.
Garner was among the winners who took advantage of covering all bases by thanking her husband and others in an on-screen message.
“The White Lotus” collected several honors, including best limited or anthology series.
Host Kenan Thompson kicked off the Emmys with a tribute to TV, dismissing Tik-Tok as “tiny vertical television,” and a musical number saluting series’ theme songs from “Friends” to “The Brady Bunch” to “Game of Thrones.”
Once the music stopped, Thompson provided a mic drop moment — announcing Oprah Winfrey as the first presenter. Winfrey strutted onto the stage holding an Emmy statuette, declaring the night “a party!” The night’s first award went to Michael Keaton for his role in “Dopesick.” Winfrey and Keaton hugged before she handed him his trophy.
“It means something,” Keaton said of the award for playing a caring doctor ensnared with his patients by addiction. He went on to recall the “magic” of being introduced to TV when his dad won a set at a raffle and thanked his parents for not mocking his youthful attempts at acting.
Amanda Seyfried earned the limited-series lead actress trophy for “The Dropout,” in which she played ill-fated Silicon Valley whiz kid Elizabeth Holmes. She thanked a list of family and colleagues and even her dog, Finn.
Murray Bartlett won the best supporting actor award for the limited series “The White Lotus,” a tragicomedy set in a Hawaii resort. Jennifer Coolidge, who won best supporting actress honors for the show, delighted the audience by shimmying to the music intended to cut off her acceptance speech.
The award for best variety talk show went to “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” with stand-up special “Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel” winning for best writing for a comedy special.
“Good night, everybody. I’ma go home. I’m not like a sore winner, but I’m going to go home because I can’t top this right now,” an overcome Carmichael told the audience.
The vibrant start to Monday’s show was very different from the best drama contenders including the violently dystopian “Squid Game,” bleak workplace satire “Severance” and “Succession,” about a powerful and cutthroat family. Even comedy nominee “Ted Lasso,” the defending champ, took a storytelling dark turn.
The Emmys aired live on NBC and streamed on Peacock.
Early arrivals on the show’s gold carpet struck a fun, upbeat tone despite temperatures being in the 80s with unseasonable humidity in downtown Los Angeles. Glamour was back with some metallic sparkle and lots of bright color as an otherworldly Britt Lower, Old Hollywood Elle Fanning and their fellow stars posed for photographers.
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Guns N' Roses coming to Hersheypark Stadium
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Rock-and-roll legends Guns N' Roses are coming to Hersheypark Stadium.The band announced their 2023 World Tour Tuesday morning.Guns N' Roses will play Hersheypark Stadium on Aug. 11, 2023.Tickets will be available beginning Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. You can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster here."This will be the first time the group have toured North America since the monumental We’re F’N Back! Tour in 2021—which also steamrolled stadiums coast-to-coast including their first headliner at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. Meanwhile, their now-legendary Not In This Lifetime… Tour (2016-2019) stands out as the “third-highest grossing tour of all time," a statement from the concert promoter said.
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Newsom signs bill setting rules for kicking unruly people from public meetings
After months of escalating verbal assaults and threats against local government leaders, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill setting standards for when officials can have disruptive people tossed out of public meetings.
Debate over the bill pitted concern for decorum and officials’ safety against the need to protect citizens’ rights to free speech and public assembly.
It’s become an issue across the U.S., exacerbated by opposition to restrictions designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, during social unrest in the wake of the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and fights over public school curriculum.
From Nevada to Virginia, the stress of threats and harassment prompted some officials to step down and others to question why anyone would want to serve.
Under the California bill, the presiding officer at public meetings could have a disruptive person removed, but only after warning them that their behavior is disruptive and will result in their ejection if it continues. Once warned, the individual may be removed if they continue the disruption. The measure also defines disrupting, which can include making threats or failing to comply with reasonable and lawful regulations.
The bill would provide needed clarification of the Brown Act, the California law that requires transparency in public meetings, said the California State Assn. of Counties and the Urban Counties of California, which jointly sought specific guidance written into statute.
Gov. Gavin Newsom faced a political challenge with Senate Bill 57, intended to curb overdose deaths in California through safe injection sites.
“This measure will help local agencies address an unfortunate, but notable, increase in disruptive behavior, hate speech, intimidation, and threats against local elected officials, staff, and members of the public with opposing views,” the county organizations said.
But the nonpartisan group Californians for Good Governance fears the bill could be interpreted by local officials “as a general license to limit public participation.”
“The reality is that participatory democracy is a messy business, but limiting public input is not the answer as it moves our government towards authoritarianism and away from democracy,” the group said in opposing the bill.
David Loy, legal director of the First Amendment Coalition that advocates for free speech rights, said the bill seems to find the proper balance between respecting the public’s very robust right to speak to their government officials while also allowing those officials to operate.
“It’s essentially upholding the public’s 1st Amendment rights and carving out very limited exceptions for removing particular individuals who may cross the line,” Loy said. “Genuine disruption is genuine disruption. It can’t just be because the city council doesn’t like what they have to say.”
The last straw for state Sen. Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) and Assemblyman Evan Low (D-Campbell) came last year, when protesters disrupted several meetings of the Los Gatos Town Council near San Jose. The two legislators who represent the area particularly objected to attacks directed against Mayor Marico Sayoc and her family.
The California Legislature approved a bill that will allow people to go to court over unsolicited sexual pictures.
The town council at least twice removed the public from the council chambers in response, but the disruptions prompted Cortese and Low to author the bill setting standards for handling such situations.
“Across our state, public officials and public attendees continue to deal with disorderly conduct at meetings at such a high magnitude that critical business and the legislative process as a whole has become impeded,” Cortese said earlier this month as senators sent the bill to Newsom without debate.
He said his bill would set standards to deal with disruptions and let officials quickly get back to work as a means to “enhance public access to meetings and enhance the democratic process.”
Newsom signed the bill without comment. The bill had broad support from Democrats in both legislative chambers, while Republicans were opposed.
Sayoc in Los Gatos was hardly alone in facing personal attacks, including by protesters at her house. Hawaii’s lieutenant governor, Sacramento’s mayor and Newsom himself are among those who have found protesters on their doorsteps as unrest has spread beyond government centers in recent years.
California legislators have not been exempt from disruption and even physical attacks. An anti-vaccine activist shoved state Sen. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento) outside the state Capitol in 2019, and a protester disrupted the final day of the state Senate session the same year by throwing human blood from the public gallery onto senators below.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Not many people charged with felony crimes go seven years without ever standing trial. One of them is Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
The twists and turns of how the Republican, who is on the cusp of winning the GOP nomination for a third term Tuesday, has yet to have his day in court after being indicted on securities fraud charges in 2015 has little comparison in American politics. And along the way, it has upended what it means to be a compromised officeholder in Texas.
Four different judges have overseen his case at some point. Where a trial would happen — if it ever does — has ping-ponged from Dallas to Houston to Dallas again. All the while, other clouds have gathered over Paxton: the FBI is investigating him over separate accusations of corruption, and the State Bar of Texas is weighing possible reprimands over his attempts to baselessly overturn the 2020 election.
Once, nearly a year passed with no movement in the case at all.
No single reason explains the delays. But altogether, Paxton has become an example of how powerful allies and acts of God can drag out career-threatening criminal charges, and allow a politician to rise above being written off as a political goner.
“I mean, this one is crazy," said Andrew Wheat, a leader of the watchdog Texans For Public Justice. His group in 2014 filed a complaint with prosecutors over Paxton's failure to register as a securities adviser, one of the criminal charges the Republican is battling.
Wheat is dubious that a trial will ever happen. “And by the time it does, if it ever does, will it have any significance left to it?" he said.
Paxton, who faces five to 99 years in prison if convicted, has pleaded not guilty. His attorneys point out that Paxton invoked his right to a speedy trial and blame the holdup on special prosecutors, who have spent years in a protracted battle over how much they're getting paid and where the case should be tried.
How much the case matters is a question Texas Republicans have, arguably, already answered.
Paxton was reelected in 2018 when the felony charges were still making front pages. He is now in reach of winning the nomination again Tuesday in a runoff against Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, who finished second in a four-way primary in March, but still 20 percentage points behind Paxton.
Bush, the son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and the last of his famous family still in office, has staked a comeback on TV ads that splash the indictments across the screen and call Paxton unfit for office. Paxton has mostly ignored the attacks while flaunting former President Donald Trump's endorsement. Most top Texas Republicans have been restrained in voicing any concerns, but a rare exception came just days ahead of the runoff, when U.S. Sen. John Cornyn called the unresolved case an “embarrassment."
“Obviously the voters will have access to that information,” Cornyn said last week. “They’ll make their own decision and I can’t predict what the outcome will be.”
The indictments accuse Paxton of defrauding investors in a Dallas-area tech startup by not disclosing he was being paid by the company, called Servergy, to recruit them. The indictments were handed up just months after Paxton was sworn in as Texas’ top law enforcement officer.
Not long after, allies of Paxton spearheaded attacks on special prosecutors' $300 hourly rate, calling it an abuse of taxpayer money. Local leaders in Paxton's hometown of Collin County, which is controlled by Republicans, agreed and voted to slash the pay.
Since then, the criminal case has inched along. A court system brought to a standstill by a 2017 hurricane and then the coronavirus pandemic slowed the pace even more. As it stands now, special prosecutors are waiting on Texas’ top criminal court to rule on an appeal to address payment issues and keep Paxton’s case in Houston.
“The trial’s extended delay was in no way attributable to improper influence of Mr. Paxton," said Philip Hilder, one of Paxton's attorneys, pointing the finger instead at prosecutors for challenging their pay and other pretrial rulings.
“In fact, Mr. Paxton invoked his right to speedy trial. Mr. Paxton is innocent of these charges and sought to have his day in a proper court long ago," he said in a statement.
In the intervening years, Paxton has drawn new scrutiny after eight of this top deputies accused him in 2020 of allegedly abusing his office to help a wealthy donor, Nate Paul, resist an earlier FBI investigation of the developer.
Both federal probes continue, with investigators in recent months collecting Paul’s business records and asking how the developer might have been paying Paxton, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing.
Paul, whose lawyers did not respond to requests for comment, has denied bribing Paxton. The attorney general has broadly denied wrongdoing and his lawyers declined to comment on the FBI investigation.
In New Jersey, a two-year corruption indictment against U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat, ended with a hung jury in 2017. In Texas, attorneys and legal experts struggled to recall a case that has stretched as long as Paxton's without a resolution.
State Rep. Gene Wu, a Democrat and attorney who spent three years as a prosecutor in Houston, described the delays as unheard of, saying even high-level cases in Texas' largest county go to trial in two or three years.
“There is a legitimate criminal violation and justice is not being served because the people being charged have money and they have power," Wu said.
There is no time limit in which the charges against Paxton would expire. “But as a practical matter, the courts are going to get concerned. People's memories fade and the like," said David Kwok, co-director of the Criminal Justice Institute at the University of Houston Law Center.
The case hasn't outlasted Wheat's watchdog group but they've scaled back: He says financial support for their nonprofit, which also filed the complaint that led to former Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s indictment in 2014, has been challenging in recent years.
After being forced into a runoff, Paxton's campaign raised more than $2 million in about three months.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels acquired right-handers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night, signaling their determination to contend for a playoff spot with Shohei Ohtani.
The Angels traded two of their top minor league prospects — left-hander Ky Bush and catcher Edgar Quero — to the White Sox, who got a solid return for two talented veteran pitchers playing their final season before unrestricted free agency.
Los Angeles announced the deal shortly after Sports Illustrated cited an unidentified source in reporting the Angels will not trade Ohtani, the 2021 AL MVP. Ohtani will be an unrestricted free agent this winter, but the Angels clearly are pulling out all the stops to contend for their first playoff appearance in the two-way superstar's six major league seasons.
Giolito is the centerpiece of the deal for the Halos, who were eager to add an experienced starting pitcher. The Los Angeles-area native was among the top available names on the market as an impending free agent unlikely to re-sign with the White Sox.
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Giolito is 6-6 with a 3.79 ERA this season in 21 starts for Chicago. His 131 strikeouts are 10th in the AL, and he has limited opponents to a .211 average in his last nine starts.
Giolito is from Santa Monica, and he pitched alongside Atlanta's Max Fried and St. Louis' Jack Flaherty in high school in Studio City.
Giolito spent his past seven big league seasons in Chicago's rotation, winning 59 games. He was an All-Star selection in 2019, and he threw a no-hitter on Aug. 25, 2020. He has finished in the top 11 in AL Cy Young voting three times in his career.
“Gio’s been a workhorse for us. I call him Mr. Consistency,” White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said. “He’s the same guy every single day. A great teammate. He gives us everything we’ve got. He’s rooting for his teammates out on the bench. The Angels got a good guy. And they did in Lopey, too.”
The Angels' six-man rotation has been inconsistent this season after a strong 2022 campaign, with even Ohtani having stretches of ineffectiveness. Giolito will join Ohtani, Tyler Anderson, Griffin Canning, Patrick Sandoval and Reid Detmers in the rotation.
Giolito's most recent start was last Sunday, making him a likely candidate to pitch this weekend during the Angels' important series in Toronto. Los Angeles must play a doubleheader in Detroit on Thursday after weather worries wiped out Wednesday's game.
The Angels (52-49) have won six of their last seven to move four games behind the Blue Jays for the final AL wild-card spot, although the Yankees and Red Sox are also ahead of Los Angeles.
López will be another tested, veteran arm in the Angels' bullpen. He is 2-5 with a 4.29 ERA and four saves in 43 appearances this season, and he has made eight consecutive scoreless appearances.
Giolito and López also were traded together in December 2016, when they were sent from the Washington Nationals to Chicago along with Dane Dunning in exchange for Adam Eaton.
“Certainly not where any of us in the organization thought when this year started we would be come the trade deadline,” White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said. “But clearly moves like these in terms of putting ourselves in the best position going forward are essential and we are certainly please to add Bush and Quero.”
The trade was announced after struggling White Sox dropped to 41-62 with a 10-7 loss to the Cubs. They have lost five in a row and 13 of 17 overall.
Bush, 23, was a second-round pick in 2021, and he is 1-4 with a 7.20 ERA while playing for two minor league teams this season. Quero is considered a future major league catcher, but his path to the show in Anaheim would be blocked by Logan O'Hoppe, who showed tremendous promise as a rookie early this season before a torn labrum sidelined him until next month.
“Quero is (among) the more highly regarded catching prospects in the game, at age 20, switch-hitting catcher who is one of the youngest players in Double-A,” Hahn said.
This aggressive trade is the latest move by the Angels to get rid of their reputation for wasting the talents of MVPs Mike Trout and Ohtani. Owner Arte Moreno's club has the majors' longest streaks of consecutive losing seasons (seven) and consecutive non-playoff seasons (eight, tied with Detroit).
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Hattiesburg man loses more than 400 pounds
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Three years ago, Nicholas Craft was given the worst news of his life.
“The doctor told me if I don’t do something about my weight issue, I was going to end up dying between three to five years,” he said. “So, I made a change.”
This change turned his life around.
In 2019, Craft weighed in at 649 pounds. A change in diet helped him lose weight. After the first month of dieting, he dropped 40 pounds. That’s when he realized it was working.
But without the support of those around him, he wouldn’t be where he is today.
“I had a support system, you know, my cousin, Damian, my mom and the rest of my family, my, brothers and sisters,” Craft said.
At one point, Craft was contemplating ending his life.
“I thought about the suicidal thing,” Craft said. “I’d had suicidal thoughts before, too. I just basically talked to my grandmother. She’s the one (who) really pushed me to think of at the beginning, too,”
For those struggling to lose weight, Craft said not to give up.
“If you put your mind to anything, you can do it and believe you can achieve your goal you set your mind to.”
Now, Craft is working towards getting skin removal surgery. His loose skin causes him pain, which is why he is now on disability. He says his insurance will not pay for it. However, he is hoping for a miracle.
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A trip to New York City inspired speech language pathologist Mikayla Clouse to begin to think about how to bring about more accessible play play options for kids who are unable to leave their wheelchairs.
“As I roamed the streets of New York, I was amazed at the inclusive parks in the communities,” Clouse said. “As a speech pathologist and a friend of lots of wheelchair bound children, my mind began to race.”
Clouse has a friend with two typically developing children, but a third who has cerebral palsy is wheelchair bound. The family enjoys going to parks. They have been using a saddle seat swing that allows him to swing along with his siblings, but he will soon be too big for his parents to be able to transition him safely between the chair and swing as he continues to grow.
Eventually, “his playing will consist of watching while at the park with his sisters,” Clouse said. “That’s where Rock Your Wheels came to life.”
The race will take place on May 6 in downtown Fulton near Playgarden Park. Racers can warm up with Ground Zero Yoga before the race begins at 8 a.m. There will be a 5k, 1-mile fun run and wheelchair push and a 200-meter wheelchair dash. The proceeds from the race will be used to purchase a wheelchair swing to be donated to the city of Fulton. Race registration will end the day of the race.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Molecular Partners AG (NASDAQ: MOLN) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
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.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 12, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Molecular Partners AG made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose 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 THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Molecular Partners you have until September 12, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Molecular Partners securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
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Complia Health Chosen as Long-Term Partner Based on Implementation Methodology and a Configurable Platform that Meets Unique Patient Population Demands
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Complia Health, a leading home health and hospice technology provider, announced today their selection by Comprehensive Nursing Services, a home healthcare provider of pediatric care, to provide scalable proven EMR solutions through their ContinuLink platform.
The long-term partnership, which includes Mobile Edge and EMMA (the Electronic Medical Management Assistant), will simplify processes, and create efficiencies across clinical, financial, and back-office operations for all business lines.
"Complia Health has been an excellent partner, they have far exceeded our experiences with other providers in the industry," explained Owner and Executive Administrator Linda Arthur. "At Comprehensive Nursing Services we pride ourselves on the excellence of our patient care. Every decision we make is based on bringing our clients the best available tools and this partnership is no exception. The team at Complia Health shares our vision and has already demonstrated their commitment to go above and beyond in helping to support the pediatric patients we serve," she added.
Complia Health technology solutions are designed to improve clinical outcomes and clinician and consumer experiences. The following two solutions will be delivered as part of the Comprehensive Nursing Services contract.
- Mobile Edge - An integrated electronic visit verification (EVV) application designed to increase documentation accuracy and efficiency, streamline the scheduling process, and improve the caregiver experience.
- EMMA - The dynamic face of Complia Health's ContinuLink platform, is an AI-powered chatbot which connects consumers, their devices, their care team, and agency administrators. Utilizing secured text messages, secured email communications and in-app chat options, EMMA streamlines communication to increase timeliness and convenience, improving front-line engagement, and efficiency and quality of care.
"We are thrilled to partner with Comprehensive Nursing Services. It was evident from the start that their commitment to patient care mirrored our vision and mission," said CEO Rich Berner. "To be selected by an organization so focused on excellence and committed to taking care of the most precious population; pediatric patients, is an honor and a responsibility we take very seriously," he concluded.
Complia Health develops powerful, scalable, enterprise solutions that simplify processes and create efficiencies across clinical, financial, and back-office operations for healthcare agencies that deliver pre- and post-acute care. From supporting the widest range of payer models to simplifying the most complex billing scenarios, Complia Health addresses the entire continuum of care in one integrated platform. To learn more, visit http://www.compliahealth.com.
Founded in 1988, Comprehensive Nursing Services provides quality in-home care to pediatric patients throughout the Baltimore community and is the only specialty home health agency in the Baltimore metropolitan area. Dedicated nurses and physical therapists are specifically trained to deliver uncompromising care in the comfort of their patients' homes. To learn more, visit https://www.compnursing.com/.
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TAYLORS, South Carolina — The world has lost a world record holder this week, as Pebbles, the current holder of the Guinness World Record for oldest living dog, has passed away at the age of 22.
Pebbles was a Toy Fox Terrier from Long Island, New York who went viral after claiming the record.
Pebbles was owned by Bobby and Julie Gregory, who reportedly contacted Guinness after realizing that Pebbles was older than the current holder of the record, TobyKeith.
Born March 28, 2000, Pebbles lived to the age of 22 years old, passing away on Monday, Oct. 3 just five months from her 23rd birthday. Pebbles reportedly passed away peacefully at her home of natural causes.
Julie Gregory said that Pebbles "spent her days enjoying country music and being loved".
Gregory credits Pebble's long life to showering her with plenty of love and affection.
"She was a once in a lifetime companion, and it was our honor to have had the blessing to have had her as a pet, and family member," wrote Gregory.
Over the course of her long life, Pebbles birthed 32 puppies across three different litters with her partner Rocky, so thankfully there are still plenty of little Pebbles to keep the world company.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Montana leveraged $649.3 million in federal highway and bridge formula funds in FY 2022 to help jumpstart 468 new improvement projects in communities across the state during the first year of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), a review of U.S. Treasury Department data through September 30 shows.
"A key takeaway from the Treasury data is that the bipartisan infrastructure law is working in year-one as intended, with state transportation departments disbursing funds and projects breaking ground," said American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Chief Economist Dr. Alison Premo Black, who prepared the report.
"The economic and quality of life benefits of the infrastructure law will become even more apparent as funding continues in coming years," adds ARTBA Chair Paula Hammond, a WSP USA senior vice president. "The beneficiaries of these long-term investments will be the American traveling public in their communities."
President Joe Biden signed the IIJA into law Nov. 15, 2021. Nearly 90 percent of IIJA's highway funds are dispersed by existing formula to states, with the remainder distributed through discretionary grant awards and other allocated programs.
Nationally, over 29,000 IIJA projects were launched through the end of September. The five largest projects supported by formula funds in Montana are:
- Construction Project to Rehabilitate Existing Roadways in Lewis & Clark County on Multiple Routes - $40.0 million
- Reconstruct the Existing Roadway in Garfield County on National Highway Route 57/Mt 200 - $25.8 million
- Rehabilitate Existing Roadway in Yellowstone County on Multiple Routes - $18.1 million
- Reconstruct Existing Roadway in Lake County on National Highway Route 5/US 93 - $18.0 million
- Construction Activities Required For the Future Installation of High Tension Cable Rail (Multiple Counties Adjacent to Interstate Route 90) - $16.4 million
To access national and state project data, visit: artbahighwaydashboard.org.
Established in 1902, the Washington, D.C.-based ARTBA advocates for infrastructure investment and policy that meet the nation's need for safe and efficient travel.
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Today is Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. Let's get caught up.
Here are today's top stories, celebrity birthdays and a look back at this date in history:
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The Supreme Court is hearing the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples. The case is the latest clash of religion and gay rights to land at the highest court. Colorado designer Lorie Smith and her supporters say ruling against her would force artists including painters, photographers, writers and musicians to do work that is against their faith. Smith's opponents say if she wins, a range of businesses will be able to discriminate, refusing to serve Black customers, Jewish or Muslim people, interracial or interfaith couples or immigrants, among others.
Two power substations in a North Carolina county were damaged by gunfire in what is being investigated as a criminal act. A spokesman for Duke Energy said at a news conference with local officials Sunday that the damage caused the night before could take days to repair. Power was out for roughly 35,400 customers Monday morning, down by several thousand from the peak of the outages. In response, officials had announced a state of emergency that included a curfew from 9 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday. County schools are closed Monday. Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields says authorities have not determined a motivation.
Former President Donald Trump is facing rebuke from both parties after calling for the “termination” of parts of the Constitution over his lie that the 2020 election was stolen. Trump, who announced last month that he is running again for president, made the claim over the weekend on his Truth Social media platform. Incoming House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday described Trump’s statement as strange and extreme. GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said he “vehemently" disagrees and condemns the remarks. Both he and Republican Rep.-elect Mike Lawler of New York say the remarks should be a factor as their party decides who should lead them in 2024.
China is easing some of the world’s most stringent anti-COVID controls and authorities say new variants are weaker. But they have yet to say when they might end a "zero-COVID“ strategy that confines millions of people to their homes and set off protests and demands for President Xi Jinping to resign. Commuters in Beijing and at least 16 other cities are allowed to board buses and subways without a virus test in the previous 48 hours for the first time in months. The government announced plans to vaccinate millions of elderly people. That spurred hopes for quick reopening of the country. But health experts and economists warn it will be mid-2023 and possibly 2024 before “zero COVID” ends.
The death toll from the tragic flash flood that swept away members of a church congregation along the Jukskei River in Johannesburg has risen from nine to 14. Johannesburg Emergency Services spokesman Robert Mulaudzi said rescue teams on Monday resumed search operations for at least three people still missing. Members of the congregation were participating in rituals along the river when a flash flood swept away several of the worshippers. The riverside services were being conducted near the populous Alexandra township, in eastern Johannesburg. Some of the bodies, however, were found far downstream on the Jukskei, one of Johannesburg’s largest rivers.
North Korea has fired about 130 artillery rounds into the water near its western and eastern sea borders with South Korea, the latest military action contributing to worsening relations between the neighbors. North Korea’s military says the firings were a warning against ongoing South Korean artillery exercises near an inland border town and blamed the South for worsening tensions. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff says the North Korean weapons fell within the northern side of buffer zones created under a 2018 inter-Korean agreement to reduce military tensions. There were no immediate reports of shells falling inside South Korean territorial waters.
Actor, musician and children’s author widely known for his portrayal of one of the first regular characters on the children’s show “Sesame Street,” Bob McGrath, has died at the age of 90. McGrath’s passing was confirmed by his family who posted on his Facebook page on Sunday. Sesame Workshop tweeted Sunday evening that it “mourns the passing of Bob McGrath, a beloved member of the Sesame Street family for over 50 years.” McGrath was a founding cast member of “Sesame Street” when the show premiered in 1969. He is survived by his wife, Ann Logan Sperry, and their five children.
A heartfelt Patti LaBelle praised her lifelong friend Gladys Knight. Matt Damon playfully teased George Clooney and Sheryl Crow performed a heartfelt rendition of “Baby Baby” for Amy Grant. Sean Penn called U2 “four scrappy Dublin punks,” and ballet dancers performed for conductor and composer Tania León. Knight, Clooney, Grant, León and U2 were feted during Sunday’s Kennedy Center Honors. Every year the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts honors a select group of people for their artistic contributions to American culture. The show will be broadcast on Dec. 28 on CBS. President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their respective spouses were in attendance.
Georgia, Michigan, TCU and Ohio State have made the College Football Playoff, giving the Big Ten multiple programs in the four-team field for the first time. The defending national champion and top-ranked Bulldogs and fourth-seeded Buckeyes will meet Dec. 31 at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta. The second-seeded Wolverines and third-ranked Horned Frogs will play at the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona, the same day. The national championship game is scheduled for Jan. 9 at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Georgia and Michigan have both opened as the favorites to win their semifinals and reach the title game.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, Samaje Perine rushed for a season-high 106 yards and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 on Sunday in their first meeting since the Bengals prevailed in last season’s AFC championship game.
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling were passed over by a Baseball Hall of Fame committee that elected former big league slugger Fred McGriff to Cooperstown on Sunday. It was the first time that Bonds, Clemens and Schilling had faced a Hall committee since their 10th and final appearances on the Baseball Writers’ Association of America ballot. Bonds and Clemens have been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, and support for Schilling dropped after he made hateful remarks toward Muslims, transgender people, reporters and others.
Neymar is expected to play in Monday's round of 16 match against South Korea. He had missed two games of group stage play after injuring his right ankle in the opening game against Serbia. But he trained with Brazil two days in a row before the game and coach Tite said Neymar will start if he plays. Japan and Croatia meet for the first time in the knockout round of the World Cup. Japan is in the knockout round for back-to-back tournaments for the first time in team history and seeking its first trip to the quarterfinals in four tries.
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The fate of a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News lies, for the moment, in the hands of a plainspoken judge known for his unflinching poker face.
Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric M. Davis, a 12-year veteran of the state's bench and former corporate attorney, has often sought to temper emotions in the contentious proceedings between the broadcasting giant and Dominion Voting Systems, a voting-technology company. Each side repeatedly has accused the other of acting in bad faith.
"If he were to be given a name in culture, it would be Cool Hand Luke," says Joseph Hurley, a criminal defense attorney based in Wilmington who has argued before Davis but has no involvement with the case. "In court, he never shows any emotion, and I mean that in a good way."
Dominion sued Fox for airing false claims that it helped cheat then-President Donald Trump of a win in the 2020 elections. Both sides just filed motions asking Davis to grant them victory ahead of the jury trial scheduled to start in April. The motions are under seal, meaning they have not been made public.
Davis is also overseeing a separate defamation case filed by another voting tech company, Smartmatic, against Fox's smaller rival Newsmax, over similar claims.
Davis' recent rulings in that case may offer clues to how he'll treat Dominion's case against Fox.
Skeptical of Newsmax's argument for airing false claims of election fraud
Like Dominion, Smartmatic was the subject of false claims that its software had switched Trump votes to Joe Biden. Those claims were broadcast on Newsmax, Fox News and elsewhere.
Davis earlier this month denied Newsmax's request to toss out Smartmatic's defamation claim. Davis ruled that the facts pleaded by Smartmatic lead him to "reasonably infer" that Newsmax's airing of stolen-election claims was reckless enough to meet the high legal bar required for defamation.
"Newsmax either knew its statements regarding Smartmatic's role in the election-fraud narrative were false, or at least it had a high degree of awareness that they were probably false," the judge stated.
Finally, Davis ruled that Smartmatic could reasonably allege that Newsmax defamed the company even in statements that did not name it. He said Newsmax "seemingly wants the court to make a hyper-literal reading of every statement."
"It seems pretty clear to me that [the judge] was not having any of the Newsmax arguments – and nor should he have, by the way," says John Culhane, a professor at Delaware Law School.
But the judge said he did not find that Smartmatic had fully proven its claims.
Judge aims for clarity, and to avoid snark, in high-stakes battle
Davis' ruling in the Newsmax case hints at choppy waters ahead for Fox News.
While Culhane, an authority on defamation law, cautions against drawing too strong a conclusion from the Newsmax ruling, he says Davis "is very clear and he's very step-by-step when it comes to the law."
In its defense against Dominion, Fox News' legal team argues the network simply relayed stark claims about national elections, either as "questions to a newsmaker on newsworthy subjects" or by "accurately report[ing] on pending allegations." As the sitting U.S. president, Trump was among the most newsworthy people imaginable, Fox and Newsmax attorneys each argue.
Dominion and Newsmax did not comment for this story.
Smartmatic also has sued Fox for $2.7 billion, but that suit is not as far along as Dominion's. On Tuesday, a New York state appellate court rejected Fox News' motion to have the Smartmatic case against the network and several of its stars dismissed. The ruling dismissed claims against parent company Fox Corp, saying no cause was stated.
Smartmatic attorney Erik Connolly said it would file an amended complaint that "details the involvement of [Fox Corp. leaders] Rupert Murdoch and Lachlan Murdoch."
Fox News issued a statement yesterday echoing earlier remarks: "There is nothing more newsworthy than covering the president of the United States and his lawyers making allegations of voter fraud. We are confident we will prevail as freedom of the press is foundational to our democracy and must be protected."
Much like Fox's lawyers in New York and Delaware, Newsmax's attorneys similarly cite a legal privilege, known as neutral reportage, allowing it to present "unprecedented allegations without adopting them as true, so that the public could draw its own conclusions" about "a news story of extraordinary public interest."
That approach failed to win favor with Davis.
Judge Davis: "The First Amendment is not unlimited"
While he notes the First Amendment protects reporters in order to guarantee a "robust and unintimidated press," he also states the "First Amendment is not unlimited." He said a neutral reportage principle does not protect a publisher who "deliberately distorts" statements to "launch a personal attack of [its] own on a public figure."
"Here, Smartmatic's well-pled allegations support the reasonable inference that Newsmax's reporting was neither accurate nor disinterested/unbiased," Davis said.
The two cases have intersected several times. In his ruling on Smartmatic's case against Newsmax, Davis cited a Nov. 17, 2020 email sent by Dominion officials to Newsmax relaying evidence that, he said, "cut against the narrative that the election was stolen."
Davis noted that Newsmax gained voters in the weeks after election day, when many viewers abandoned Fox over its projection that Biden would win Arizona. At the same time, hosts and guests on both networks were amplifying the false claims of fraud.
The stakes could hardly be greater in the two cases. Yet Davis does not seek to amplify his own profile. (Indeed, his court declined to make a photo of him available for this story.) And the judge has repeatedly sought to ensure an air of comity around the proceedings, a hallmark of the Delaware legal bar.
In a Feb. 8 court hearing in Dominion's suit against Fox, Davis apologized to the rival legal teams, saying he had been surprised to re-read an email in which he said he came off as snarky.
"If I'm upset, I'll let you know it. I won't do it in a subtle, sarcastic way," he said.
He pinned it on his use of a pat phrase. "You know that typical sarcastic thing that judges say?" Davis asked. "'Tell me if I'm wrong...' Which means, don't tell me I'm wrong. It means that I'm making some kind of statement. But that wasn't why I was doing it."
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Mutinous soldiers say they’ve taken Niger. The government says a coup won’t be tolerated
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — People in Niger awoke to a divided country Thursday after mutinous soldiers claimed to have ousted the president. But the government said it will never accept their rule and has called for the population to reject it.
“There was an attempted coup, but of course we cannot accept it,” Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassoumi Massoudou told news network France 24 in an interview Thursday.
“We call on all Nigerien democratic patriots to stand up as one to say no to this factious action that tends to set us back decades and block the progress of our country,” he said. He also called for the president’s unconditional release and said talks were ongoing.
President Mohamed Bazoum was elected in 2021 in the West African nation’s first peaceful, democratic transfer of power since its independence from France in 1960. He thwarted a coup attempt days before he was sworn in.
Threats to his leadership undermine the West’s efforts to stabilize Africa’s Sahel region, which has been overrun with coups in recent years. Mali and Burkina Faso have had four coups since 2020, and both are being overrun by extremists linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Niger in March, seeking to strengthen ties with a country where extremists have carried out attacks on civilians and military personnel but the overall security situation was not as dire as in neighboring nations.
On Wednesday morning, members of the presidential guard surrounded the house of Bazoum with him and his wife inside and detained him.
The mutinous soldiers, who call themselves the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Country, took to state television and announced they had seized control because of the deteriorating security and bad economic and social governance of the nation’s 25 million people. They said all institutions had been suspended and security forces were managing the situation, and urged external partners not to interfere. The attempted coup was allegedly sparked by the head of the presidential guard, General Tchiani, who the president had planned to relieve from his position, Niger analysts say.
According to someone close to the president who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak about the situation, the president has not and will not resign and is safe in his residence.
“The hard-won achievements will be safeguarded. All Nigeriens who love democracy and freedom will see to it,” Bazoum tweeted early Thursday morning.
It’s unclear how much support the coup leaders have from the rest of the security forces, but support for Bazoum among the population and political parties appears strong. In a statement Wednesday, a group of Nigerien political groups said the situation was “suicidal and anti-republican madness.”
“Our country, faced with insecurity, terrorism and the challenges of underdevelopment, cannot afford to be distracted,” it said.
Benin President Patrice Talon, head of the Economic Community of West African State, is expected to lead talks as part of mediation efforts.
In an interview with the Associated Press in December, Bazoum said that while there’s always the possibility of a coup when armies fail to secure a nation against extremists, Niger had the situation under control. “We are doing well in managing our own situation,” he said.
For many Western countries, Niger was seen as the last hope for partnership in the region with anti-French sentiment that led to a pivot from French forces in Mali to the Russian mercenary group Wagner, founded by millionaire businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin. Wagner is believed to be making inroads in Burkina Faso as well.
There is concern that a potential new regime in Niger would take a page from those countries’ playbooks and worsen instability.
The international community strongly condemned the coup Thursday.
French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna tweeted that France is concerned about the events in Niger and following the situation closely. France “firmly condemns any attempt to take power by force,” the minister tweeted.
The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, tweeted that Niger is “an essential partner” for the EU in the Sahel and that the region’s “destabilization would serve no one’s interests.” He reaffirmed the EU’s full support of Bazoum.
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On Wednesday morning, Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights delivered hundreds of boxes containing thousands of signatures required to place a proposal to amend the Ohio constitution to legalize abortion in the state on the November ballot.
The group filed more than 700,000 petition signatures supporting reproductive freedom in the state gathered in all 88 Ohio counties over the course of 12 weeks — about 300,000 more than was necessary to be on the ballot.
State officials will have to validate the signatures before placing the proposal on the ballot.
“This is a historic day for Ohio and for reproductive freedom. We cannot thank our volunteers enough for this herculean grassroots effort to ensure patients and doctors, not government extremists, are in control of making private medical decisions. Fortunately, the Ohio constitution gives us the ability to take this popular issue directly to the people,” said Lauren Blauvelt and Kellie Copeland of Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom. “Today, we take a huge step forward in the fight for abortion access and reproductive freedom for all, to ensure that Ohioans and their families can make their own health care decisions without government interference.”
Protect Women Ohio, a coalition of anti-abortion groups and leaders, released this statement in response to the filing of the petitions:
“The ACLU’s extreme anti-parent amendment is so unpopular that it couldn’t even rely on grassroots support to collect signatures. The ACLU paid out-of-state signature collectors to lie to Ohioans about its dangerous amendment that will strip parents of their rights, permit minors to undergo sex change operations without their parents’ knowledge or consent, and allow painful abortion on demand through all nine months. The ACLU’s attempts to hijack Ohio’s constitution to further its own radical agenda would be pathetic if they weren’t so dangerous.”
Scripps News Cleveland has debunked the often-repeated claim that the abortion amendment would "permit minors to undergo sex change operations without their parents' knowledge or consent."
SEE MORE: Texas abortion ban may have contributed to births of nearly 10K babies
After the Dobbs decision last year, lawmakers in Ohio have tried to implement a "heartbeat" bill, which would effectively ban abortions after six weeks into a pregnancy. Enforcement of the law, which was signed by Ohio's Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, has been blocked in court.
With the law signed by DeWine blocked, abortions are permitted in Ohio through 22 weeks.
One obstacle abortion rights groups may face is an August initiative that would raise the requirements to amend the state constitution. Currently, a simple majority of Ohio voters is all it takes to amend the constitution. If voters approve in August, that threshold increases to 60%.
This story was originally published by Morgan Trau and Ian Cross at Scripps News Cleveland.
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Some of the biggest names in the game won’t be playing in the Women’s World Cup because of what feels like an epidemic of ACL injuries — and players are asking why.
Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema, England’s Leah Williamson and Beth Mead, Canada’s Janine Beckie and rising U.S. star Catarina Macario are among those sidelined for the tournament starting July 20 in Australia and New Zealand.
“I think it’s a multifaceted issue. I don’t know if I’m the expert in it, even though I’ve experienced it,” said U.S. midfielder Andi Sullivan, who tore her ACL in college at Stanford.
“There’s so many different factors that could contribute to that and I think we are a little bit behind on the research as to why, so hopefully now the prevalence will kind of wake people up,” Sullivan added. “This is an issue we need to pay attention to and look more into preventing and how to handle it better.”
Last year it was estimated that nearly 60 players in the world’s top professional women’s leagues were sidelined because of anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Among them was Spain’s Alexia Putellas, who injured her ACL just before the Euros last July.
Putellas, who will play for Spain at the World Cup, partnered with FIFPRO, the international players’ union, to call attention to the outbreak of ACL injuries and demand a closer look at possible contributing factors including workload, medical care, field conditions and even equity.
Studies have shown women are up to eight times more likely to suffer ACL injuries in sports involving sudden changes of direction, like soccer and basketball, than their male counterparts. Dr. Mark Cullen, the team physician for the University of New Hampshire who specializes in orthopedic surgery, says women have wider hips which impacts knee mechanics.
“They also tend to land a little bit more stiff-legged and don’t absorb the forces as well as their male counterparts, and that puts more force on the ACL and contributes to the tears,” Cullen said.
Katie Rood, who plays professionally in Scotland, was hoping to make New Zealand’s roster and play in soccer’s biggest tournament on home soil. But she recently announced that she had joined the “ever-growing ACL club.”
“It’s been an interesting process so far and one I’m sure I’ll learn a lot from, especially as it’s a serious issue in the women’s game. What’s hit me quite hard in this situation is just how many times I’ve been asked ‘Is the club looking after you?’” she wrote. “It’s a reminder that health care and medical treatment isn’t often the norm in the women’s game and we all know of players being left to fend for themselves after getting seriously injured with their clubs.”
Rood, however, praised her team for their support.
Miedema won’t be ready in time to help the Netherlands when it returns to the Women’s World Cup after finishing as runner-up to the United States four years ago in France. She is one of four players from Arsenal in the Women’s Super League currently sidelined by ACL injuries. The list includes Williamson, who tore her ACL in April.
When Arsenal’s Laura Wienroither tore her ACL earlier this month, Miedema posted on social media: “At least we will all be in the gym together. PS. ACL group is full now. Please no more.”
Five of the nominees the 2022 women’s Ballon d’Or — Putellas, Miedema, Macario, Mead and France’s Marie-Antoinette Katoto — all sustained ACL injuries last year.
Mead, who won the Golden Boot at the Women’s Euros last year, was left off England’s 23-player roster for the World Cup.
“We have to take care of players and do what’s smart, and not do what’s a little bit naive,” England coach Sarina Wiegman said.
Having already lost Katoto, France was dealt another ACL blow when Delphine Cascarino tore her ACL while playing for Lyon.
Lyon teammate Macario, one of the most promising young U.S. attackers, tore her ACL last June. Macario rehabbed at Aspetar, a specialized sports medicine facility in Qatar, but announced in May that she wouldn’t make it back in time for the World Cup.
Aside from the mechanics, there’s an emotional toll that such long-term injuries take on athletes. For some, it means the loss of a paycheck, for others it may be that their careers stall or are cut short.
Others miss out on chances to play in the World Cup.
Tierna Davidson, who plays for the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women’s Soccer League, tore her ACL last March. She said the injury and the rehab helped her appreciate her career.
“At the beginning, I felt like I was impatient and I was frustrated. When is this going to be over?” Davidson said. “But I think throughout the process, I really learned how to be patient and how to listen to myself and allow myself the space to enjoy the good things, which is important when you’re going through something like that.”
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FDA granted IND clearance for OBX-115, Obsidian's lead engineered TIL therapy, for the treatment of patients with solid tumors
HOUSTON and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Obsidian Therapeutics, Inc. today announced Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application for an MD Anderson-sponsored Phase I clinical study of OBX-115, Obsidian's lead engineered tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy candidate.
OBX-115 has been developed in collaboration with MD Anderson as part of an agreement announced in 2020. The planned first-in-human single-arm, open-label, Phase I study will evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of OBX-115 as monotherapy in adult patients with metastatic melanoma who are relapsed or refractory to prior therapeutic regimens containing anti-PD-1 antibodies.
"There is a significant opportunity to improve the standard of care in melanoma, especially in later line patients and those who have not responded well to immune checkpoint therapies," said Rodabe Amaria, M.D., associate professor of Melanoma Medical Oncology at MD Anderson and principal investigator of the OBX-115 study. "Preclinical studies suggest OBX-115 has the potential to show efficacy in these patients, and OBX-115 does not require patients to receive concomitant IL2 therapy. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Obsidian to advance this novel therapy for our patients in need of new treatment options."
The OBX-115 therapy for the Phase I trial is planned to be manufactured by CTMC, a joint venture between MD Anderson and National Resilience, Inc. CTMC was launched to speed the development and manufacturing of innovative cell therapies for patients with cancer. CTMC researchers, formerly part of MD Anderson's Therapeutics Discovery division, contributed to the early development of OBX-115.
"The FDA clearance of the IND application for OBX-115 represents an important milestone for Obsidian and our colleagues at MD Anderson, and it is the result of years of commitment to developing a novel class of engineered TILs," said Paul Wotton, Ph.D., CEO of Obsidian Therapeutics. "We believe OBX-115 therapy has the potential to significantly transform the treatment landscape for patients, bringing broader access to TILs with the elimination of concomitant IL2 therapy, and the potential to achieve improved clinical outcomes."
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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston ranks as one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. The institution's sole mission is to end cancer for patients and their families around the world. MD Anderson is one of only 53 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). MD Anderson is No. 1 for cancer in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" rankings. It has been named one of the nation's top two hospitals for cancer since the rankings began in 1990. MD Anderson receives a cancer center support grant from the NCI of the National Institutes of Health (P30 CA016672).
About OBX-115
OBX-115 is a novel engineered tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy armed with regulated membrane-bound IL15 that is designed to remove the need for concomitant IL2 therapy, a toxic and costly requirement for conventional TILs. OBX-115 preclinical data have demonstrated enhanced TIL persistence, potency and improved tumor control compared to unengineered TILs, which is anticipated to improve clinical outcomes in patients suffering from different types of solid tumors.
About Obsidian Therapeutics
Obsidian Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical biotechnology company pioneering engineered cell and gene therapies to deliver transformative outcomes for patients with intractable diseases. Obsidian's proprietary cytoDRiVE® technology provides a way to precisely control the timing and level of protein function by using FDA-approved small molecules. Obsidian is headquartered in Cambridge, Mass. The Company has collaborations with Bristol Myers Squibb and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. For more information, please visit www.obsidiantx.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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HELSINKI (AP) — A walrus that became a global celebrity last year after it was seen frolicking and basking in a Oslo fjord before it was euthanized by the authorities has been honored with a bronze sculpture in Norway.
The life-size sculpture by Norwegian artist Astri Tonoian was unveiled Saturday at the Oslo marina not far from the place where the actual 600-kilogram (1,300-pound) mammal was seen resting and relaxing during the summer of 2022.
The walrus, named Freya, quickly become a popular attraction among Oslo residents but Norwegian authorities later made a decision to euthanize it — causing public outrage — because they said people hadn’t followed recommendations to keep a safe distance away from the massive animal.
Norwegian news agency NTB said a crowdfunding campaign was kicked off last fall to finance the sculpture. The private initiative managed to gather about 270,000 Norwegian kroner ($25,000) by October, NTB said.
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Fairleigh Dickinson stuns No. 1 seed Purdue in March Madness
Fairleigh Dickinson became the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game, stunning top-seeded Purdue 63-58 behind 19 points from Sean Moore and a relentless, hustling defense on Friday night.
The shortest team in the tourney, the Knights (21-15) showed no fear in swarming 7-foot-4 All-America center Zach Edey from the start. FDU's players were quicker and more composed than the Big Ten champion Boilermakers (29-6).
Five years ago, UMBC showed the way for the little guys by overwhelming Virginia in the first 16-over-1 victory after numerous close calls over the years. Still, No. 16s had a 1-150 record before FDU's shocker.
Fairleigh Dickinson didn't even win the Northeast Conference Tournament, falling by one point in the title game to Merrimack, which couldn't participate in the NCAA Tournament because of an NCAA rule that bars it from the postseason because it's still completing its four-year transition from Division II.
FDU held Purdue scoreless for more than 5 1/2 minutes down the stretch and moved ahead by five on a 3-pointer by Moore with 1:03 left. The Knights held on from there, becoming the second straight double-digit seed to send the Boilermakers home. Purdue was a 3 seed when it lost to 15 seed Saint Peter's in the Sweet 16 last year.
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The developing bomb cyclone could cripple travel in the Midwest on some of the busiest travel days of the year.
Welcome to winter! It officially begins at 4:48 p.m. ET Wednesday.
Here's what to know about the storm:
- This stormy pattern is touching nearly every state. There is currently a winter, wind chill, freeze, coastal, or wind alert in 44 of the lower forty-eight states.
- The most widespread weather hazard over the next few days will be the dangerous cold. Wind chill alerts are in effect for more than 25 states stretching continuously from the Texas Gulf Coast to the US-Canadian border. The wind chill Wednesday night could drop to minus 70 degrees in parts of Wyoming, a low reading rarely seen in the US.
- Denver is warning about the "life-threatening" cold. Temperatures will plummet by as much as 60 degrees. The high-temperature Thursday is expected to stay below zero and likely the coldest day in over 30 years.
- An incredible 60 million Americans, or nearly 20% of the US population, will experience a below-zero temperature with this arctic blast. This includes cities like Denver, Chicago, Kansas City, St Louis, Minneapolis and Chicago.
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- The developing bomb cyclone is expected to reach its peak intensity in the US as it tracks across the Great Lakes on Friday morning. The atmospheric pressure will drop to the equivalent pressure seen in a Category 2 hurricane. We usually only see this in strong nor'easters, not in inland storms. The National Weather Service in Buffalo is calling this storm a "once in a generation type event."
- Snow will start in Chicago around noon tomorrow lasting into Friday morning. Several inches of snow, combined with wind gusts of 50-60 mph could lead to the first blizzard warning in Chicago in over four years.
- The Arctic front will push south into the Gulf of Mexico and sweep off the Eastern Seaboard by late Friday, bringing cold into the Deep South. Houston will spend nearly two days below freezing from Thursday evening to Saturday afternoon. The normal high this time of year in Houston is 64 degrees. Atlanta's forecast high on Saturday is 25, which would be the coldest on record for a Christmas Eve.
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Home Economics begins a new season at the Happiest Place on Earth -- Disneyland! Season 3 of the ABC comedy kicks things off with the Hayworths at the iconic theme park, joining a long list of shows that have dedicated episodes to Mickey and his friends.
"This is not just a season premiere, it is a dream come true to get paid to go to Disneyland. I can see how hard they had to push you to come out here to interview us today," Home Economics star Topher Grace joked to ET's Matt Cohen on location in Anaheim, California.
The actor acknowledged that when he shows his two young kids that he shares with his wife, Ashley, the premiere episode, there may be some anger on their part as to why they weren't able to tag along on set. "I was thinking maybe this would be a good place to bring them, the Happiest Place on Earth. But my wife said because of COVID my kids never come to see me work. My wife said, 'This can't be your first day at the office with Dad, right?'" Grace recalled. "It's Disneyland. They won't ever think about any other careers so they're not coming. But they will be mad at me in the future when I show them this episode."
In the season opener, Tom (Grace) finds out that Connor (Jimmy Tatro) is his new boss, which threatens to ruin Marina's (Karla Souza) perfectly planned trip to Disneyland.
The 44-year-old actor credited his co-stars, which includes Caitlin McGee and Sasheer Zamata, for creating a familial environment that he believes shows up onscreen.
"It's luck. It's akin to dating where you can have your friends say, 'Oh you and this person would be great together,' but you don't know. I certainly was excited about everyone who's cast on the show but you don't know until that first first day or two. And I was nervous," Grace admitted. "I had been with a dream team that I loved before on TV and I was nervous to come back and then within about 48 hours of filming, I was driving home, like, cocky 'cause it's so much easier when you don't have to pretend. When you're actually playing a family feeling with people who feel like family."
Grace was subtly referring to That '70s Show, the iconic sitcom he led as Eric Forman opposite co-stars Laura Prepon, Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis and Wilmer Valderrama. He'll be stepping back into that world for Netflix's updated spinoff, That '90s Show, where he will reprise his beloved character. Grace's TV parents, Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp, will also return, along with Prepon, Kutcher, Kunis, Valderrama and Tommy Chong.
"If Home Economics has a family feeling that was kind of the same but it was a family reunion," Grace shared. "It was like going home for Christmas to see your whole family. It really was like Christmas. It was a gift. They are all such amazing, amazing people who are so influential in my life and who I became. To be able to go back and not just hang out with them together, which was so much fun, but then to be able to work again with them... it was great. And I can't wait for people to see it."
The spinoff series picks up in 1995 when Leia Forman, daughter of Eric (Grace) and Donna (Prepon), is visiting her parents for the summer where she bonds with a new generation of Point Place kids under the watchful eye of Kitty (Rupp) and the stern glare of Red (Smith). Sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll never dies, it just changes clothes.
"I only did one episode but I'm in the first episode, so I'm really excited for people to [see it]," Grace hinted.
Back over on Home Economics, Grace's co-stars spoke gleefully about the show's special Disneyland episode and also looked ahead to the new season.
"It's great to be here at Disneyland. It feels kind of like a cast field trip, which is nice," Tatro said. "It's nice to go on a field trip like this, especially to Disneyland, a place that -- I'm not gonna lie -- I love very much, more than most of the other cast."
"I'm still pinching myself, I can't believe that it's happening. I think it's a definite bucket list moment and no one in my family's going to believe me until they watch the episode. And they're still going to think it's all CGI," Souza said. "My kids do not know that I'm here and please don't tell them! If I tell them, every day when I say I'm going to work there will be a scream fest and they will want a wand of bubbles at the end of the day, every single night!"
McGee, who is pregnant with her first child, called the experience "a blessing" and that she can tell her baby girl that "in utero she was already at Disneyland, which is very exciting." "We're all turning into five year olds, it's incredibly exciting," she confessed. "You get to have Disney as your playground. As an actor, it's a dream come true for all of us."
Added Zamata, "Home Economics is a family show. Disney is a family brand and it's really cool to take our family to a place where we can see our kids enjoy themselves and also the adults get to enjoy themselves too."
Home Economics returns Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
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GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s defense department said Wednesday that any delay to the planned multibillion-dollar acquisition of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets would have “grave consequences” for Swiss security, after opponents succeeded in a campaign to put the purchase to a referendum.
On Tuesday, the Swiss government announced that campaigners had cleared the bar of 100,000 signatures on a petition calling for a referendum on the planned purchase of 36 of the Lockheed Martin-built planes as part of a vast refurbishment of capability of the Swiss air force by 2030.
The activists want the referendum to be held in March — the same month that the U.S. offer would expire. The Swiss defense department, addressing a meeting of the Swiss executive branch on Wednesday, argued that the timetable is simply too tight.
Opponents say the planes — at a purchase cost of about $6 billion — are too expensive, would tie Swiss security too closely to the United States, and are ill-suited for the needs of Switzerland. The Swiss air force mostly uses such fighters for air patrols in its European skies and not in conflicts abroad. The Swiss constitution holds that Switzerland is a neutral country, curtailing its ability to take part in foreign conflicts.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Swiss government noted that other Western countries including Canada, Finland and Germany had also opted for the F-35.
The Swiss government announced its choice of the F-35 in June last year after a “comprehensive technical evaluation” based on a cost-benefit analysis, and pointed to technology, effectiveness, and broad scope of information provided to pilots in the cockpit of the aircraft.
Other contenders were Boeing’s F/A-18 Super Hornet, France’s Rafale — produced by Dassault Aviation — and the Eurofighter from an Airbus-led consortium.
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In Bakersfield, a lawsuit aims to turn a dry riverbed into a flowing river
Conservation groups are going to court to try to bring back a flowing river in Bakersfield, where for years so much water has been diverted in canals to supply farms that the Kern River is usually reduced to a dry, sandy riverbed.
Six environmental groups sued the city of Bakersfield, saying that continuing to allow diversions of water upstream from the city harms the environment and the community.
“The river is just in a state of total collapse,” said Kelly Damian, a spokesperson for the group Bring Back the Kern. “That’s readily apparent to anybody who goes and just looks at the river. It’s dry. It’s dead. It’s derelict. It’s a blight on the community instead of what it should be.”
Damian, a high school teacher, often runs on a bike path beside the parched riverbed, where she sees withered trees that are dead or dying from the lack of water.
“It’s very out of balance,” Damian said. “We just really want to see water flowing through the river.”
Plaintiffs argue that allowing water diversions to dry up the river violates California’s public trust doctrine, the principle that certain natural resources must be preserved for the public.
If activists prevail in the case, it could help restore a flowing river in downtown Bakersfield and set a precedent for additional protections for rivers and streams in other parts of California that have been heavily tapped and ravaged by years of drought and the effects of climate change.
“There are a whole lot of rivers in California that are diverted and dammed and are basically destroyed,” said Adam Keats, a lawyer representing the groups. “If we can bring the Kern River back to life through the center of the city of Bakersfield, we can do this anywhere.”
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The Kern River cascades from the Sierra Nevada and emerges from a steep-sided canyon. Decades ago, the Kern flowed all the way through Bakersfield. But so much water is diverted in canals to supply farmlands that the river now seldom reaches beyond the northeast side of the city.
Downstream from diversion dams, the last of the river dries up and disappears.
Instead, the water flows in canals to farms that produce almonds, pistachios, grapes, oranges and other crops.
Last year, activists with Bring Back the Kern and other groups sought to secure water for the river as the State Water Resources Control Board considered a longstanding dispute over water rights. But a state-appointed hearing officer has declined to consider the public trust doctrine at this time.
The environment groups are now instead targeting the city’s diversions from the river. They argue in the lawsuit, which they filed Nov. 30 in Kern County Superior Court, that the city has “created a public nuisance” by diverting water and drying up the river “without any analysis of the impacts on public trust uses and resources.”
The environmental groups — which also include the Center for Biological Diversity, Kern River Parkway Foundation, Water Audit California, the Sierra Club and Kern Audubon Society — are urging the court to order the city to release sufficient water to “avoid irreparable harm” and “provide flows for fish passage and habitat.”
The groups want the city to start diverting water from a location farther downstream, on the other side of town, thereby allowing the river to flow through the community.
“All they have to do is divert the water down closer to the valley floor and not divert it up above the city,” Keats said. “That’s a very feasible change that the city can do.”
The lawsuit, while directed at the city, also lists agricultural irrigation districts that receive water as parties with interests in the case, among them Kern Delta Water Storage District, North Kern Water Storage District and Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District.
The Kern River has long been a dry riverbed in downtown Bakersfield. A group of residents is pushing to bring back a flowing river.
The city operates its own dams that divert water from the river, and has contracts to supply water to agricultural water districts.
Keats said, however, that these contracts “don’t trump the public trust doctrine” and that the city is violating its obligations by allowing diversions that dewater the river.
Colin Pearce, a lawyer representing Bakersfield, said the city will not comment on the case at this time. Representatives of agricultural water districts either declined to speak about the case or didn’t reply to emails.
The lawsuit summarizes the history of taking water from the Kern River, which historically filled two shallow lakes and vast wetlands in the southern San Joaquin Valley. It explains how an 1888 agreement between wealthy land barons Henry Miller and James Haggin divided shares to the river, and how that agreement has been expanded and modified over the years.
Over the past century, as more water was taken from the river for expanding farms, Buena Vista Lake and Kern Lake dried up and were transformed into farmland. To the north, Tulare Lake — which was once the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi — also dried up in the 1930s as the valley’s rivers were heavily used to serve agriculture.
Since 1976, the city has owned multiple weirs along the Kern River and has been in charge of administering water diversions. Some water is used in the city, but much of it goes to supply agriculture.
“We can put a river back through Bakersfield, and we can still let these businesses still grow crops and still make money,” Keats said. “There’s no reason why it’s either-or.”
Other similar court cases are underway elsewhere in California. Keats is working on two cases involving public trust issues, one relating to the Merced River and the other to the Santa Clara River.
Despite some improvements in snowpack and soil moisture, experts warn that California still has a long way to go to truly reverse its historic dry streak.
“I think there’s something very important about saying, as a community and as a society, that we’re not going to sacrifice our rivers that go through our communities,” Keats said.
Damian and other residents say having water flowing through Bakersfield would restore the river’s ecosystem and nourish a green corridor in the heart of the city, enabling people to regularly wade, kayak and picnic on the banks — as they did decades ago.
Damian, who has lived in Bakersfield for 16 years, said she feels deeply concerned seeing the river completely dry, its desiccated ecosystem deteriorating.
“People in this town deserve a river,” Damian said. “I think there is a sense of dignity that can be restored when we restore the river, because when they dried that river up, they really cut the heart out of the town.”
She said the agriculture industry can continue having water, but changing the point where the water is taken would vastly improve the river and life in the city.
Damian said using up the entire river has created a “massive dead zone” and influenced how people see Bakersfield.
“I think we’ve been extracted from long enough,” Damian said. “And I think it’s time to give back, and to do some restoration and to do some healing in this place.”
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Missing, but never forgotten. This is the story of U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Jack Shelton Brown, U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, and WAVY-TV’s exclusive report on the Dignified Transfer of his remains.
78 years after he was killed in action on the Island of Saipan, Cpl. Brown is finally home.
The details on his death: On July 8, 1944, while investigating a cave for Japanese fighters, he was killed in action by a sniper.
Somehow his identification tag separated from his body, and his remains were buried in a mass unmarked grave along with several others killed in the line of duty in the July 8th battle.
At some point, his unidentified remains were exhumed and transferred to a graveyard in the Philippines.
“For our family, he was very, very loved,” said Cpl. Brown’s grandnephew Everette Brown. “He was a local boy from Virginia Beach, and he was a hero. A war hero.”
Cpl. Brown’s military awards include the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement, and the Purple Heart for wounds received against the enemy on July 8, 1944. Both were awarded posthumously.
Cpl. Brown’s niece, Irene Runyon, reads from a May 1944 letter home to his sister. There were 10 Brown children, including Cpl. Brown.
“Thanks for taking care of the money for me.”
A devoted son was checking on the money he was sending to his mother, Sadie Brown. Her husband had died. The family lived in a house that no longer stands, at 614 West 26th Street in Virginia Beach.
“I am in the best of good health, and I am getting along fine…so far two years of my life cut out by this war.
Always Jack.”
Just over two months after that letter, Cpl. Jack Shelton Brown was killed in action.
At the family home, Sadie received the “Dear Mrs. Brown” letter dated September 20, 1944, which reads, in part, “Profound regret… Jack lost his life in action against the enemies of his country.”
Mrs. Brown wasn’t told much more except, “He was mortally wounded by a Japanese sniper on 8 July while investigating a cave.”
Cpl. Brown’s Death Certificate states he died on Saipan Island, July 8, 1944. He was killed in action, and further details not known. Burial place unknown.
Four years later, in 1948, Mrs. Brown wrote the Marine Corp wondering, where’s her son.
“I am writing to you for information about the return of my son’s remains. I have received no papers to fill out, or any information at all.”
The Marine Corps promptly replied.
“The Island of Saipan has been carefully searched…although your son’s remains were not found…there is a possibility that his remains are among the unidentified dead.”
The sad irony, the day after Cpl. Brown was killed, U.S. Forces raised the American flag in victory over Saipan on July 9, 1944.
The family left to wonder, what if?
Runyon gets emotional thinking about that, “If he had just one more day, and he would have come back. My mom in addition to all her siblings would have seen their brother. My grandmother would have seen her son; we would have known about Uncle Jack instead of reading about him.”
Before Everette Brown’s father died, he gave DNA to help identify Jack, “My father wanted to see Jack’s return. He had given up his DNA for this campaign to find Jack.”
Brown says his father’s DNA was sent in, but his understanding it was not used in the DNA matching process. “He was anxious. He wanted to see Jack back prior to his own death, and unfortunately that didn’t happen,” Everette said with emotion thinking about his own father. “But he is coming home now.”
Two months shy of missing 78 years, Jack Shelton Brown would be known only as Missing in Action X-30,
“I don’t have the words to say how absolutely wonderful it is,” Runyon had tears in her eyes remembering the call she got from the Marine Corps. She was told the DNA swab she sent connected the dots matching her DNA to two of Cpl. Brown’s teeth. She remembers the call from the Marine Corps, “And he said, ‘we found your uncle. I’m sorry for all those years,’ and now they have CPL. Jack Shelton Brown.”
Everette would later add, “On May 12th we got a call from Chuck Williams from Quantico, and he said, ‘We found your uncle.’“
Brown continued, “He had been found, dug up from a trench grave, and sent to a cemetery, where he would be exhumed again, and sent to Delaware, then Hawaii, and 78 years later he went from Unknown X-30 to Capt. Jack Shelton Brown.”
What would happen next shocked Runyon and the family. What they thought would be a small family gathering at Norfolk International Airport to receive Jack’s remains turned into something much more than that.
Powerful images of roaring motorcycles part of Patriot Guard Riders that attend military and first responders’ funerals. Also participating, a similar law enforcement escort, including Virginia State Police.
They escorted the hearse and family for the dignified return that awaited outside Gate 8 on the airport tarmac.
Cpl. Shelton’s niece Irene Runyon stunned by the turnout for her uncle. While traveling to the site for the Dignified Return, she said, “Look at all the motorcycles, the police, the others I never expected it. I thought it would be a small family gathering 6-8 people here on the tarmac.”
About 75 participated, including military and law enforcement.
After a slight delay, the American Airlines flight from Dallas touched down, then traveled through the Arch of Honor, which is a water salute from the hoses of two firefighting vehicles.
When the casket was coming out of the plane’s cargo bay, and the cardboard top taken off, it revealed the flag-draped casket.
“Ohhhh,” exclaimed Runyon.
The Marine Corps Honor Guard marched towards the plane’s cargo bay to greet the casket holding Cpl. Brown’s remains.
Then Irene and Everette led the family members to the cargo bay as Cpl. Brown’s long 78-year journey home came to an end.
Irene and Everette both touched the casket, and you could hear them say, “welcome home Jack” and “this has been a long time coming.”
There was hugging, and with another “Welcome home Jack’ the family turned and let the Honor Guard perform the Dignified Transfer from plane to awaiting hearse.
As is customary, the commercial pilot who flew the remains came out of the plane and met with the family.
The significance of the totality of the moment not lost on Everette, “This is the first time that Jack has returned to the Tidewater area, and he is back home, and he is back here with us.”
Irene was moved by all the people who cared to come out and she noticed all the faces in the terminal window looking down on the events below, “I’m looking in the airport, and all of them came to see my uncle come home and to watch the process.”
Everette referred to the essence of the Marine Corp Motto, “Until they are home, no man left behind.”
“We never forgot Jack, he was never forgotten. He has lived on in the memories of my father and my family members for generations.”
Irene added, “I am overwhelmed, and I am honored.”
Following Cpl. Brown’s return, there was a service at HD Oliver Funeral Apartments on Laskin Road.
That was followed by a graveside service with full military honors including TAPS, a 21-gun salute, and the presentation of a perfectly folded American Flag presented to the family.
Cpl. Brown’s grandnephew Everette said this about this final chapter bringing his granduncle home,
“He has not been forgotten, and yes, he was missing in action, and I thought about it many times like when you see a POW-MIA flag, and your mind instantly goes to your loved one, your family member, your blood line.
“We have a rich history here. We are proud of it, and we are proud of Jack. Not that he died, but that he lived.”
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Ugo Fiorenzo expands his role as Managing Director U.S. & Canada and Melanie Batchelor is appointed Managing Director Sales & RARE for Campari America
NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Campari America, the sixth-largest spirits company in the world, today announces two leadership changes for managing directors Ugo Fiorenzo and Melanie Batchelor effective January 2, 2023, that will carry the organization into the new year.
Following a successful seven-year tenure as Managing Director for the United States, Ugo Fiorenzo will now take on the new title of Managing Director for the United States and Canada. Fiorenzo's scope will now extend to the Canadian market, where he will be responsible for leading growth and delivering at high levels for the company. An experienced veteran, Fiorenzo has led Campari's profitable growth in the U.S. business while building a high performing and talented team. He was also recently appointed as Chairman of the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.
This appointment comes in conjunction with another significant leadership evolution for Melanie Batchelor, who, after three years in her role as Managing Director for Canada, will be appointed Managing Director of Sales & RARE for Campari America.
In this expanded role, Batchelor will report to Ugo Fiorenzo where she will be responsible for the design and execution of all commercial strategies for the U.S. Market, as well as leading the relationship with commercial partners and stakeholders. She will also oversee the recently launched RARE division, which aims to unlock and accelerate the growth of a select range of super-premium and above alcohol brands.
With more than 11 years in the Campari Group family, Batchelor has held many positions within the organization including her role as Campari America's Vice President of Marketing overseeing the company's portfolio of brands encompassing advertising, public relations, digital integration and influencer relations, and Global Marketing Lead for Spirits Brands prior to that.
"The appointments of both Ugo and Melanie are a strong demonstration and testament to the exciting growth happening in the U.S and Canadian markets," said Mauro Caneschi, BU managing directors Americas. "We're proud to elevate these leaders – both of whom have dedicated many years to the Campari organization – and look forward to the long-term benefit that they will both provide to the business, as they work to expand the brand, culture and support the people working around them in their new roles."
Campari Group is a major player in the global spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, spreading across Global, Regional and Local priorities. The Group was founded in 1860 and today is the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. Campari Group has a global distribution reach, trading in over 190 nations around the world with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. Campari Group is headquartered in Sesto San Giovanni, Italy, and owns 22 plants worldwide with its own distribution network in 23 countries. The shares of the parent company, Davide Campari-Milano N.V. (Reuters CPRI.MI - Bloomberg CPR IM), have been listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001.
Campari America LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Davide Campari-Milano N.V.
Campari America has built a portfolio unrivaled in its quality, innovation and style, making it a top choice among distributors, retailers and consumers. Campari America manages Campari Group's portfolio in the US with such leading brands as SKYY® Vodka, SKYY Infusions®, Grand Marnier®, Campari®, Aperol®, Wild Turkey® Kentucky Straight Bourbon, American Honey®, Russell's Reserve®, The Glen Grant® Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Forty Creek® Canadian Whisky, BULLDOG® Gin, Cabo Wabo® Tequila, Espolón® Tequila, Montelobos® Mezcal, Ancho Reyes® Chile Liqueur, Appleton® Estate Rum, Wray & Nephew® Rum, Coruba® Rum, Ouzo 12®, X-Rated® Fusion Liqueur®, Frangelico®, Cynar®, Averna®, Braulio®, Cinzano®, Mondoro® and Jean-Marc XO Vodka®.
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CHICAGO (AP) — On an early morning in June, Flower Nichols and her mother set off on an expedition to Chicago from their home in Indianapolis.
The family was determined to make it feel like an adventure in the city, though that wasn’t the primary purpose of the trip.
The following afternoon, Flower and Jennilyn Nichols would see a doctor at the University of Chicago to learn whether they could keep Flower, 11, on puberty blockers. They began to search for medical providers outside of Indiana after April 5, when Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a law banning transgender minors from accessing puberty blockers and other hormone therapies, even after the approval of parents and the advice of doctors.
At least 20 states have enacted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming care for trans minors, though most are embroiled in legal challenges. For more than a decade prior, such treatments were available to children and teens across the U.S. and have been endorsed by major medical associations.
Opponents of gender-affirming care say there’s no solid proof of purported benefits, cite widely discredited research and say children shouldn’t make life-altering decisions they might regret. Advocates and families impacted by the recent laws say such care is vital for trans kids.
On June 16, a federal judge blocked parts of Indiana’s law from going into effect on July 1. But many patients still scrambled to continue receiving treatment.
Jennilyn Nichols wanted their trip to Chicago to be defined by happy memories. They would explore the Museum of Science and Industry and, on the way home, stop at a beloved candy store.
Preserving a sense of normalcy, she decided — well, that’s just what families do.
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Families in Indiana, Mississippi and other states are navigating new laws that imply or sometimes directly accuse parents of child abuse for supporting their kids in getting health care.
Some trans children and teens say the bans send the message that they cannot be themselves. That leaves parents looking for out-of-state medical care that can help their children to thrive.
“What transgender expansive young people need is what all young people need: They need love and support, and they need unconditional respect,” said Robert Marx, an assistant professor of child and adolescent development at San José State University. Marx studies support systems for LGBTQ+ and trans people aged 13 to 25. “They need to feel included and part of a family.”
Some families in Indiana have turned to the support group GEKCO, founded by Krisztina Inskeep, whose adult son is transgender.
“I think most parents want to do best by their kids,” Inskeep said. “It’s rather new to people, this idea that gender is not just a binary and that your kid is not just who they thought at birth.”
The perceptions of most parents, Marx said, do not align neatly with the extremes of full support or rejection of their kids’ identities.
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On June 13, Flower and Jennilyn left Indianapolis with a care plan from Indiana University’s Riley Children’s Hospital, the state’s only gender clinic. The decision to start puberty blockers two years ago wasn’t one the family took lightly.
Jennilyn recalled asking early on whether her daughter’s gender expression was permanent. Ultimately, she listened to her daughter and learned that it was never in doubt.
Conversations between Flower and her mother are often marked by uncommon candor.
“Before I knew you and before I walked this journey with you,” Jennilyn told her, “I would not have thought that a kid would know they were trans or that a kid would just come out wired that way.”
Now, Jennilyn said her worries have shifted to Flower’s spelling skills or how she’ll navigate crushes, seeing her early anxieties as irrational.
Flower said she and her parents make medical decisions together because, “of course, they can’t decide on a medicine for me to take.”
“At the same time, you can’t pick a medicine that we can’t afford to pay for or that, you know, might harm you,” Jennilyn responded.
—— In Mississippi, a ban on gender-affirming care became law in the state on Feb. 28 — prompting a father and his trans son to leave the state at the end of July so the teenager can find health care in Virginia.
Ray Walker, a 17-year-old honor student, lives with his mother, Katie Rives, in a suburb of Jackson. His parents are divorced, but his father also lived in the area.
When Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed the bill banning hormone therapy for anyone younger than 18, he accused “radical activists” of pushing a “sick and twisted ideology that seeks to convince our kids they’re in the wrong body.”
As the provision of gender-affirming care became scarce and was later outlawed, Walker’s father, who declined to be interviewed, accepted a job in Virginia. Rives, however, is staying in Mississippi with her two younger children.
Walker’s memories of the anguished period when he started puberty at 12 still haunt him. “My body couldn’t handle what was happening to it,” he said.
After a yearslong process of evaluations, then puberty blockers and hormone injections, Walker said his self-image improved. Then came the ban.
“Mississippi is my home, but there are a lot of conflicting feelings when your home is actively telling you that it doesn’t want you in it,” Walker said.
The family sees no alternative. As Walker’s moving date approaches, Rives savors the moments they share. She says she still feels lucky, as not all families are able to afford to travel out of state.
“We know that’s an incredibly privileged position to be in,” Rives said.
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Flower’s favorite activities are often less inflected with politics than with her status as a soon-to-be teenager. She’s a Girl Scout who enjoys catching Pokemon with her 7-year-old brother Parker. Over a milk shake and vegan grilled cheese at a Chicago diner, she offered a joyful take on their itinerary.
“First of all, we’re going be able to chill at the hotel in the morning,” Flower explained. “Second of all, there’s a park nearby that we can have a lot of fun in. Third of all, we might have a backup plan, which is really exciting. And fourth of all: Candy store!”
The appointment the next day gave them another reason to celebrate: If care was not available in Indiana, they could get it in Illinois.
“Indiana could do whatever the hell they’re going to do,” Jennilyn said, “and we can just come here.”
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Arleigh Rodgers reported from Chicago and Indianapolis. Michael Goldberg reported from Jackson. Rodgers and Goldberg are corps members 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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FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GRS Technology Solutions, a cybersecurity and technology consulting firm that supports small and medium sized businesses in the Washington, DC area since 2008, recently announced attainment of Service Organization Compliance (SOC) Type 2 Certification. This milestone demonstrates GRS's outstanding commitment to its clients by ensuring their mission critical data assets are trusted and secure.
GRS's specialized team of highly qualified cybersecurity experts worked diligently to achieve SOC 2 certification. This certification is attained via a comprehensive and extensive external audit that certifies GRS fully complies with a set of defined systems and processes to ensure stringent protection of their clients' information security assets. As part of this effort, GRS partnered with A-LIGN, a licensed SOC 2 auditor, to conduct an audit and certify that GRS's Managed IT and Cybersecurity Program meets stringent requirements as set forth by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). These criteria include strict controls regarding the security, availability, processing, integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of infrastructure and systems.
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), cybersecurity threats are significantly on the rise and account for serious and potentially devasting threats to intellectual property, business operations, and financial security (in excess of $6 trillion per year in damages). GRS's highly expert team of professionals understands the complexities of these risks and is committed to protecting their clients by securing their data assets. "We made a significant investment in this certification because we are truly committed to taking advanced measures in providing top notch security services to our clients and ensure their information security assets and privacy are protected and trusted" said Larry Burbano, GRS's CEO. "This is absolutely mission critical for any company in today's cybersecurity environment. It an integral part of our trusted relationship commitment to every single GRS client and is foundational for their successful growth and profitability."
According to Burbano, "Our next compliance objective as a company is to complete a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 audit based on the NIST 800-171 framework. This will provide commitment and value to our DoD clients by fulfilling CMMC L2 assessment requirements." GRS's internal cybersecurity team expects to accomplish this major milestone by the end of this year.
GRS is a cybersecurity and technology consulting firm that has been supporting small and medium sized businesses in the Washington, DC area since 2008. They provide high-end, enterprise-level managed cybersecurity and information technology (IT) solutions, including cybersecurity and compliance solutions, cloud services, IT management, help desk support services, and technology strategy. They aim to be an integral part of your success by helping you fully leverage information technology and ensure the safety and privacy of your company's most critical data assets. GRS partners with their clients as an extension of their businesses, not as a contractor or freelancer, bringing an entire team of cybersecurity experts to be an integrated and extended strategic partner as part of your company.
You don't have to be a Fortune 500 company to have enterprise high-end cybersecurity and IT solutions. With the right partner small businesses can thrive, comply, and achieve any security challenge in today's highly volatile cybersecurity environment.
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RALEIGH, N.C., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CAPTRUST Financial Advisors (CAPTRUST) announced today the addition of Aevitas Wealth Management (Aevitas).
Aevitas provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals, families, and small businesses, in addition to advice and investment services for endowments, foundations, and retirement plans.
Based in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, Aevitas is led by President and Chief Investment Officer Michael Schreiber. The wealth management firm brings $567 million in assets to CAPTRUST, along with four new colleagues.
"The way CAPTRUST acts as a fiduciary to its clients was an immediate draw for us. High client contact and care is a priority for our team at Aevitas, and we saw the same priority in CAPTRUST," said Schreiber.
Since 2007, Aevitas has focused on custom financial and estate planning for clients, and the firm ensures holistic planning and advice by coordinating with clients' other advisors like attorneys and accountants.
"By joining forces with CAPTRUST, we can create more customized and high-quality financial and investment planning for our clients," said Schreiber.
Aevitas will join two existing offices in Massachusetts, following the recent additions of Boston Advisors Private Advisory Group, Cammack Retirement Group, and RINET Company.
"Our presence in the Northeast continues to grow, especially in the greater Boston area. The addition of Aevitas makes us even more competitive in that market," said Rush Benton, CAPTRUST's senior director of strategic growth.
"Michael and the Aevitas team focus on building relationships to create their success—a key value of CAPTRUST, making them a great fit to join the firm," said Benton.
This deal is CAPTRUST's third of 2023 and the 66th since 2006. Consistent with other transactions, Aevitas will take on CAPTRUST branding. FP Transitions served as the financial advisor to Aevitas in the transaction.
About CAPTRUST
CAPTRUST was founded in 1997 and registered CapFinancial Partners, LLC as an independent registered investment advisor in 2003 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, estate planning, and tax advisory and compliance services for individuals and families. The firm also offers a comprehensive suite of services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals to simplify their financial lives, mitigate risk, and perpetuate their legacies. For retirement plan sponsors, endowments, foundations, and religious entities, CAPTRUST offers investment advisory services, fiduciary support, plan design, provider analysis and fee benchmarking, and employee advice programs. With more than 1,300 employees across 75 locations nationwide, CAPTRUST oversees more than $714 billion in assets, including just over $598 billion in nondiscretionary assets under advisement and just under $116 billion in discretionary managed account assets. (as of December 31, 2022). For more information, visit www.captrust.com.
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If you’ve ever been to Door County, the “thumb” of a peninsula that sticks out of Wisconsin’s mainland into Lake Michigan, you know how popular a destination it is.
In the summer, crowds can mean waits at restaurants and a tough time finding solitude in the peninsula’s abundant parks and nature preserves.
But in winter, it’s an entirely different story. Ice blankets the bay. Pristine snow covers the cherry orchards and lavender fields. And the tourists? Most of them are at home or somewhere warm.
I spent a long weekend in Door County this month and was utterly charmed by the sleepy nature of the villages up and down the 80-mile-long peninsula when most of the tourists are at home or somewhere warmer.
Though many businesses choose to close during the colder months, there’s still plenty to do and see. Lodging is less expensive, restaurant waits are pretty much non-existent and you’ll have the hiking trails mostly to yourself.
Here are some of the highlights from my trip, which was sponsored by Destination Door County.
Get outside
One of the things that keeps me sane during winter in the Twin Cities is bundling up and getting outdoors when the weather is good. By good, I mean above 10 degrees. And Door County offers plenty of places to hike (or snowshoe at times when there’s more snow), cross-country ski or even e-bike during the winter months. Ice fishing is also popular, though this year, the ice on the bay was too thin for us to check out that activity.
• If you’re looking for some low-key activity and enjoy birds, Open Door Bird Sanctuary (4114 County Highway I, Jacksonport, Wis.; opendoorbirdsanctuary.com) is a relatively new oasis for birds who can’t survive in the wild. The mostly outdoor facility houses a golden eagle, a bald eagle, a Peregrine falcon and a handful of owl species, including a barred owl and the adorable long-eared owl. Executive director and founder Rob Hults is passionate about these majestic animals, spending his time tending to them, talking to them and building their spacious enclosures. Hults is a contractor by day, and his skills have produced beautiful aviaries for these lucky birds. Hike a short path around the serene grounds to see the birds — most of which are housed outdoors even in the coldest of weather. (They do have heated water bowls and perches, should they choose to use them.)
• For a look at what makes the county’s geography so unique, hike at The Ridges Sanctuary (8166 State Highway 57, Baileys Harbor, Wis.; ridgessanctuary.org), which preserves 40 acres of ridges and swales, carved by the lake over hundreds of years. Trees grow on the ridges, and marshy areas and creeks fill the swales. It’s home to 500 species of plants, including 25 native orchids, and more than 60 kinds of breeding birds, including 12 threatened or endangered species, and the federally endangered Hine’s Emerald dragonfly. Of course, many of those aren’t visible in the winter, but the snow fills into the swales and makes for a beautiful photo, and we did see two deer in very close range. Two range lights, one in a small lighthouse and the other atop a house that used to be home to the lighthouse keeper, still guide ships safely through a dangerous reef into Bailey’s Harbor, and you can hike to each of them. Guided tours, highly recommended, are available a few times a week. Check the website for dates and times.
• Visit Newport State Park (475 County Road NP, Ellison Bay, Wis.; dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/newport) at night. Newport is a Dark Sky Park — a designation from the International Dark-Sky Association. The park is one of just 18 in the United States and only the second in the Midwest. What that means is that the plot of land is remote enough and is afflicted by so little light pollution that on a clear night, the stars are breathtakingly bright. Hike through the trees and experience the light dancing behind the stark branches, and emerge near the shore of Lake Michigan, where the sky opens up like a dark cape covered with twinkling sequins. We were lucky enough to visit on a night when volunteers placed candles all along our path to guide us, but the trails are wide and well-marked enough that with the flashlight on your phone you could find your way without them.
• There’s not much to do in the winter at Horseshoe Bay Farms (7212 Horseshoe Bay Road, Egg Harbor, Wis.; horseshoebayfarms.org) but if you’re looking for an Instagram-worthy snap, go see Stickwork, a giant art installation made from Door County brush willow.
Eat
Once you get past Sturgeon Bay, the biggest city on the peninsula, you won’t find a single chain restaurant. Pretty much all the businesses are family-owned, many of them for generations.
• If you’re feeling peckish on the way up, stop at Renard’s Artisan Cheese (2189 County Road DK, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.; renardscheese.com), which is just a few miles before you reach Sturgeon Bay. The family-owned, third-generation creamery is making some really special cheeses. Order a sandwich from Melt Bistro — they all feature the creamery’s cheese, of course — then sample before you buy bricks of their cheese. We loved the Terrific Trio, a blend of gouda, cheddar and Parmesan that is sure to please almost any palate.
• The famous goats that adorn the roof of Al Johnson’s (10698 N. Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay, Wis.; aljohnsons.com) aren’t there in the winter, but you can still get crepe-like Swedish pancakes with a side of Swedish meatballs and check out the restaurant’s very Scandinavian gift shop. They own another, more sizable gift shop next door, too. This second-generation business is beloved by visitors and locals alike.
• Supper Club culture is alive and well in Door County, and at Sister Bay Bowl (10640 N. Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay; sisterbaybowl.com), you can bowl the vintage lanes before ordering a traditional lake perch dinner or juicy ribeye. Don’t forget the Wisconsin-style old-fashioned, a must if you’re in the eastern part of the state. The second and third generation of the Willems family is running Sister Bay Bowl, and the care and attention to detail is apparent.
• If a view is what you’re after, Sonny’s Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria (129 N. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay, Wis.; sonnyspizzeria.com) is your spot. Abundant windows allow views of the historic Michigan Street Steel Bridge and the marina. Sonny’s serves traditional Midwestern-style or Neapolitan pizzas with creative toppings in addition to giant bowls of pasta and enormous desserts. The red velvet cheesecake is especially delicious, and one slice could feed a family of four.
• Perhaps the most iconic Door County dining experience is the fish boil, and the historic White Gull Inn (4225 Main St., Fish Creek, Wis.; whitegullinn.com) is probably the best-known spot for it. The fish boil, a tradition started by Scandinavian settlers on the peninsula, starts with an enormous pot of water, brought to a boil over an open flame. Potatoes and salt are added first, followed by whitefish caught in Lake Michigan. When the fish are ready, the cook causes a “boilover,” during which he pours a small amount of kerosene onto the fire, which causes it to shoot flames at least 10 feet into the air. The water boiling out of the kettle puts out the flames. Diners are invited to watch the process — and feel the heat. It’s a pretty welcome thing in the middle of winter, and the fish is delicious to boot. Save room for the slice of cherry pie served a la mode with your meal.
• If you’re bumming around Fish Creek, you might miss the Shiny Moon Cafe (4164 Main St., Fish Creek; shinymooncafe.com), above Fish Creek Market. It’s worth climbing the stairs for the tasty sandwiches, soups, salads and skillets. They have a full coffee program as well.
Drink
There’s a whole lot of wine being made from the county’s abundant cherry and apple crop, but if sweet wine isn’t your thing, rest assured there are beverages — alcoholic and non-alcoholic — for everyone in Door County.
• If you are into fruit wines, Door Peninsula Winery and Door County Distillery (5806 Highway 42, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.; dcwine.com or doorcountydistillery.com) has you covered with an extensive portfolio of fermented fruit beverages, including cold-weather-grape wines. They’ll let you try them all before you buy, too — use caution if you’re driving. The distillery part of the business was of more interest to me. If you like brandy, they make a delicious one, but also decent whiskey and the bottle I brought home, a smooth, barrel-finished gin.
• Below Sonny’s in Sturgeon Bay resides BridgeUp Brewing (129 N. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay, Wis.; bridgeupbrewing.com), a craft brewery that serves a small array of ales and lagers. The space is decked out with vintage furniture and even features a corner where guests can play vinyl records, and the brewery has a lot of them. Both beers I tried — a clean, crisp Zwickel lager and a Citra hops-infused pale ale — were excellent.
• My favorite discovery, near the tippy top of the peninsula, was Island Orchard Cider (12040 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison Bay, Wis.; islandorchardcider.com), which makes and serves drier French-style ciders. Island Orchard grows all the cider apples for its products on its Washington Island farm and hand picks those fruits for best quality. The ciders range from semi-dry, plain or infused with flavors like fresh ginger, Door County cherries and lavender, to bone-dry ciders, some of them barrel-aged. In my opinion, the drier versions, including a stunning, lightly sparkling reserve, are really special. I bought a bottle to share with loved ones.
• If you want to shop for cherry-related gifts, Lautenbach’s Orchard Country (9197 State Highway 42, Fish Creek, Wis.; orchardcountry.com) is home to an extensive cherry orchard and has plenty of cherry foodstuffs as well as award-winning fruit wines, available for sampling. You can also see how far you can spit a cherry pit at the orchard’s Cherry Pit Spit attraction.
• The award for prettiest cafe I’ve ever been in might just go to Sip (10326 N. Water St., Ephraim, Wis.; sipdoorcounty.com), which sports saturated wall colors, bold wall art and striking chandeliers. The cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a full coffee program.
• If you’re a coffee aficionado, Door County Coffee (5773 Highway 42, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.; doorcountycoffee.com), which roasts a stunning amount of coffee for such a small community, is worth a stop. They are really known for their flavored coffee — you can find everything from simple hazelnut to German chocolate cake or toffee pretzel. If you’re like me and prefer coffee-flavored coffee, the roastery’s light, medium and dark roast varieties are fresh and delicious, and there’s a cafe that serves baked eggs, quiche, breakfast burritos and more for breakfast and soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps for lunch.
Shop
Galleries and gift shops abound on the peninsula, and though many close during the winter, we still found plenty of places to browse locally-made gifts.
• For stunning wall art, pottery, blown glass and jewelry, Plum Bottom Gallery (Three locations: 4999 Plum Bottom Road, Egg Harbor, Wis.; 7813 State Highway 42, Egg Harbor, Wis.; and 4175 Main St., Fish Creek, Wis.; plumbottomgallery.com) is a must-stop. Beautiful, locally made paintings adorn all the walls, and there’s jewelry to fit any taste.
• If you’re looking for outdoor wear or just stylish casual wear, On Deck Clothing Co. (Three locations: 10635 North Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay, Wis.; 4168 Main St., Fish Creek or 265 N. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay; ondeckclothing.com) is a good bet. The store has great sales in the off-season.
• Though you can’t take in the fragrant lavender fields during the winter, Island Lavender Co. (10432 Highway 42, Ephraim, Wis.; islandlavender.com) still offers plenty of gifts and free sniffs. Everything from soaps and lotions to caramel corn and pork-chop seasoning is infused with the purple buds. You can buy dried bouquets here, too.
• I can’t make a trip to Wisconsin without trying (and buying) some cheese, and Wisconsin Cheese Masters (4692 Rainbow Ridge Ct., Egg Harbor; wisconsincheesemasters.com) offers a lovely array of some of the best artisan cheeses being made in the state. Did you know more than half of the artisan cheese in the U.S. is made in Wisconsin? I learned that from the cheesemonger here. I also learned how to pronounce Marieke, the name of one of my favorite cheesemakers in the state. Marieke Gouda is located in Thorp, Wis., but Wisconsin Cheese Masters carries many of their products.
• If you make it way up north on the peninsula, stop at Turtle Ridge Gallery (11736 Mink River Road, Ellison Bay, Wis.; turtleridgegallery.com), known for owner and artist Mary Ellen Sisulak’s nature-focused wall art, much of it made from leather stretched over a piece of wood and worked, painted and studded with stones and other materials. Sisulak started out making leather bags and still sells handmade purses and such in the shop, though employees she has trained now do that work.
Sleep
There are lots of independently owned inns, resorts and bed and breakfasts on the peninsula, and many offer deals during the off months.
Doorcounty.com offers a search of most of the available properties — just put your desired travel dates into the search engine.
I stayed in a lovely, lake-facing suite at Westwood Shores Waterfront Resort (4303 Bay Shore Dr, Sturgeon Bay; westwoodshores.net) which features full kitchens, living rooms with fireplaces and an indoor pool. (There’s also an outdoor pool near the lakeside that operates in the summer.)
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Brazil great Ronaldo was a special guest at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday and he was pictured holding up a replica No. 9 jersey with his name on it before the game between Spurs and Wolverhampton.
By fulltime, it was the scoring feats of Tottenham’s No. 10 that everyone was talking about.
It was a milestone day for Harry Kane, who netted his 185th Premier League goal — all for Tottenham, making it the most by a player for a single club in the competition’s 30-year history — to seal a 1-0 win.
Kane evaded his marker to nod home from close range in the 64th minute and climb above former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero into fourth place outright in the league’s all-time scorers list, just two behind Andrew Cole.
It was also Kane’s 250th goal for Tottenham. Jimmy Greaves’ club record of 266 is surely under threat this season.
“It’s been a fantastic nine or 10 years in the Premier League,” Kane said. “Hopefully many more years to go.”
And some trophies, too. Because Kane has yet to win one with Tottenham, whose last piece of silverware came in 2008 — a year before he signed his first contract at the club as a 16-year-old hopeful.
“I think every single player is ready to exchange a personal achievement to reach a trophy,” Tottenham manager Antonio Conte said. “We’re working on this aspect. The path is difficult, the path is long, but we have to try to do this.”
Making it more difficult this season is the form of Tottenham’s fierce rival, Arsenal.
It’s three straight wins for the red-and-white half of north London after a polished 3-0 victory at Bournemouth, with playmaker Martin Odegaard scoring two goals in the first 11 minutes and center back William Saliba adding a third from the edge of the penalty area.
Indeed, Arsenal — on nine points — and Tottenham — on seven — are the current top two after three games. Manchester City, which won its first two games, could break up the north London axis at the summit by beating Newcastle on Sunday.
FRUSTRATED FOXES
These are already worrying times for Leicester — and not just because Brendan Rodgers’ team has yet to record a win after three games.
For the 2-1 home loss to Southampton, Rodgers left out Wesley Fofana completely from the matchday squad while the French center back is being linked with a move to Chelsea. Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, meanwhile, only started on the bench amid uncertainty over his future with less than a year left on his contract.
“If your mind isn’t quite on playing, this is a level you have to be totally concentrated on,” Rodgers said.
“There have been a few offers in for some players nowhere near the valuation the club would want to sell. None of them are for sale but I know how the game works.”
Leicester conceded two second-half goals to draw 2-2 at home to Brentford on the opening weekend and did the same to lose to Southampton, with substitute Che Adams scoring both of them — the second an acrobatic volley. A 4-2 loss at Arsenal came between those two home results for Leicester, which sold captain Kasper Schmeichel in the offseason.
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Bournemouth might have been eased aside by Arsenal but, in general, it has been an encouraging start to the season for the promoted clubs.
Especially Fulham, which remains undefeated after beating Brentford 3-2 thanks to a 90th-minute header by Aleksandar Mitrovic. That first win of the season goes alongside draws against Liverpool and Wolves.
The other promoted team, Nottingham Forest, came close to a second straight win only for England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to pick out Demarai Gray for Everton’s 88th-minute equalizer in a 1-1 draw.
Still, Forest will be encouraged by having four points already, one behind Fulham.
ZAHA DOUBLE
Make that three in three for Wilfried Zaha.
The Ivory Coast forward scored twice in Crystal Palace’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa to follow up his well-taken goal in the 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Monday.
Mitrovic and Leeds striker Rodrigo are the other players on three goals this campaign.
Villa has lost two of its first three games and manager Steven Gerrard appears to be unsure of his best team, having started with a different forward line in each match.
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- INEO achieved 67% increase in year-over-year revenue and 74% increase in gross profit for fiscal 2022 ended June 30, 2022.
- INEO achieved 93% revenue growth in Q4, 2022 compared to Q4, 2021.
- INEO has expanded its sales pipeline to over 1,500 store locations through its direct sales efforts and over 8,000 store locations through its partnership with Prosegur. Combined, these store locations represent a sales pipeline of over $40M in annual recurring revenue to the Company.
- INEO expects to achieve record revenue in fiscal 2023 with substantial year-over-year growth driven by the expansion of its INEO Media Network.
SURREY, BC, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - INEO Tech Corp. (TSXV: INEO) (OTCQB: INEOF) (the "Company" or "INEO"), the innovative developer and operator of the INEO Media Network, a digital advertising and analytics solution for retailers, today announced it has filed its Annual Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis on SEDAR.com for the Company's fiscal year and fourth quarter ended June 30, 2022.
"We are very pleased with our fiscal 2022 annual results in which we reported a 67% increase in revenue and a 74% increase in gross profit," said Greg Watkin, Chairman and Founder of INEO. "The past year has been transformational for INEO as we signed a global distribution partnership with Prosegur, added several media advertising partners, broadened our product portfolio with the GATE pedestal, Media Player and DUO products, and most importantly, we solidified relationships with several large retail chains representing over 1,500 combined sites across North America. Furthermore, we continue to be very satisfied with our partnership with Prosegur, which has resulted in deployments and commitments for pilot store installations with several retailers who combined represent an opportunity of over 8,000 store locations across multiple industries. Hence, INEO's total sales pipeline now exceeds $40 million in annual recurring revenue, providing the Company with significant growth potential in the coming quarters and years."
- INEO generated $1,245,095 of revenue for the year ended June 30, 2022, representing an increase of 67% as compared to revenue of $745,160 for the year ended June 30, 2021. The increase in revenue is primarily attributable to greater online sales of loss prevention products.
- Revenue for Q4-2022 for the three months ending June 30, 2022 was $413,869 an increase of 93% compared to revenue of $214,253 Q4-2021.
- INEO generated gross profit for the year ended June 30, 2022 of $503,932, as compared to gross profit of $290,196 for the year ended June 30, 2021, representing an increase of 74%, driven by an increase in overall revenue and sales of higher margin INEO loss prevention products.
- INEO achieved gross margin percentage of 40.5% for the year ended June 30, 2022, compared to gross margin percentage of 38.9% for the year ended June 30, 2021. The increase in gross margin percentage was attributed to the increase in higher margin loss prevention products.
- Loss and comprehensive loss for the year ended June 30, 2022 was $3,292,699 or $0.05 per share compared to net loss of $2,237,888 or $0.05 per share for the year ended June 30, 2021.
- EBITDA loss for the year ended June 30, 2022 was $3,105,322, compared to EBITDA loss of $2,118,256 for the year ended June 30, 2021.
- INEO had $1,706,048 of cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2022, compared to $5,199,328 of cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2021.
- As at June 30, 2022, the Company had 60,190,138 shares issued and outstanding.
- Landed large retail chain customers. INEO signed agreements with several large retailers who have over 1,500 retail locations across the United States and Canada. INEO continues to install systems within these retail chains.
- Signed global distribution partnership. On November 2, 2021, INEO announced a global agreement with Prosegur, a multi-national security solutions company based in Spain. Under the terms of the Agreement, Prosegur was granted distribution rights to manufacture, sell, secure, place and expand the patented INEO Media Network under their own brand, Prosegur EVO ("EVO"). This partnership has already resulted in pilot installation in several large retail chains.
- Acquisition of Securitytags.com. On January 20, 2022 INEO announced it had acquired the assets of E-Commerce company, Securitytags.com from Vitag PVT Ltd., a leading Australian-based provider of Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) anti-theft products for retailers. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, INEO acquired the Securitytags.com domain name, website, inventory, customer list and social media accounts.
- Additional Media Advertising Partners. During the past year INEO announced partnerships with Vistar Media on February 10, 2022, and Western Media Group on June 7, 2022. Brands and marketers who utilize the Vistar Media platform are now able to purchase INEO's unique advertising inventory, located at the front entrance of retail stores. Meanwhile, the partnership with Western Media has provided the Company with a boost in its ad sales efforts with placements on the INEO Media Network with well-respected national and regional brands.
- Introduction of New Products. Over the past year INEO has expanded its product offering so the Company can offer an entire ecosystem of products to retailers, including the INEO G.A.T.E Pedestal launched November 23, 2021, the INEO Media Player unveiled on March 30, 2022, and the INEO Welcoming System DUO product announced on June 22, 2022.
- Strengthened Intellectual Property. The Company continues to strengthen its competitive position by broadening its patent portfolio. On April 6, 2022, INEO announced that the company had applied for an additional patent related to its INEO Welcoming Gate. On June 28, 2022, INEO announced the filing for a design patent for dual screen INEO Welcoming System DUO product.
- On July 26, 2022, INEO announced a new programmatic advertising partnership with Broadsign. This partnership solidifies INEO's position as a solutions provider in the DOOH advertising market focused on the retail segment.
- One August 3, 2022, INEO was granted its patent protecting the INEO Welcoming System's Technology in Europe. With large industry players interested in our technology, this patent gives significant protection against any competitors coming out with similar technology in the European market.
- On August 18, 2022, INEO announced a strategic partnership with Adapt Media. This partnership is a major advancement for INEO's advertising pipeline across Canada due to Adapt's strong presence in the Toronto area.
- On October 19, 2022 INEO announced it had made Patent Cooperation Treaty filings for its previously announced design patent for the INEO Welcoming G.A.T.E. This filing gives INEO priority treatment in jurisdictions around the world including the United States and Europe.
The overall outlook for INEO remains positive. Despite the current challenging macroeconomic environment INEO is experiencing an unprecedented increase in sales activity. The Company's sales pipeline has increased to over $40 million in annual recurring revenue through its direct sales efforts and with increasing traction through its global distribution partner, Prosegur. The Company's key objectives for the next year are as follows:
- Continue to expand and roll-out the INEO Media Network to its large retail chain customers.
- Convert its current pilot installations with large retailers to signed customer roll-outs.
- Support Prosegur with its growth and initiatives with key retailers across the globe.
- Achieve record revenue in fiscal 2023 with substantial year-over-year growth driven by the expansion of its INEO Media Network.
INEO's direct sales efforts have resulted in landing several large retail chains, while the Prosegur partnership has resulted in pilot installations or commitments with many more large retail chains in the United States and South America across various industries including pharmacy, agriculture supplies, department store, clothing retailer, global sports franchise, supermarket and luxury department store chain.
INEO is in an enviable financial position with a clean balance sheet and revenues beginning to ramp up. The Company has seeded the market with pilot systems in a number of retailers which it expects to convert into full scale roll-outs in the coming quarters. As retailers continue to invest in retail tech and retail media networks, advertising and analytics are becoming increasingly important in the modern retail environment. INEO is well positioned to take advantage of these trends with strong initial customer traction, market leading technology and programmatic advertising partners.
Kyle Hall, CEO of INEO stated, "The Company is at a growth inflection point as we are actively deploying systems with our large retail chain customers and also adding more retail chain pilots through the partnership with Prosegur. INEO expects the increase in its sales activity will lead to record revenue in fiscal 2023. We look forward to announcing customer wins in the coming quarters leading to a substantial expansion of INEO's Media Network."
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INEO Tech Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiary, INEO Solutions Inc., operates the INEO Media Network, a digital advertising and analytics solution for retailers. INEO's patented technology integrates and monetizes digital screens with theft detection sensor gates at the entrance of retail stores. The Company's cloud-based platform uses IoT (Internet of Things) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology to deliver customized digital advertising to each retail location based on the demographic mix, such as age and gender, of customer traffic at each location. The Company also deploys the INEO Welcoming Network technology through a SaaS-based solution to larger retail chains. INEO is headquartered in Surrey, Canada and publicly traded on the TSX-Venture Exchange under the symbol "INEO" and on the OTCQB-Venture Market under the symbol "INEOF".
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I heard that this week, the “Bridgerton” spinoff “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” entered Netflix’s all-time English-language Top 10. That made me wonder which other shows were on that most-watched list. As of last month, Netflix now measures viewership based on “views,” rather than “hours viewed.” The new metric takes the total number of hours viewed over a 91-day period and divides it by the total run time of the release.
I was surprised to learn that “Wednesday” is No. 1. I knew the series was popular — not one of my favorites, but I understand why it found an audience — but I didn’t realize it had become a record-breaker.
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Here’s the whole list: 1. “Wednesday” (season 1); 2. “Stranger Things” (season 4); 3. “Dahmer: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”; 4. “Bridgerton” (season 1); 5. “The Queen’s Gambit”; 6. “The Night Agent” (season 1); 7. “Stranger Things” (season 3); 8. “Bridgerton” (season 2); 9. “The Witcher” (season 1); 10. “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story”
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Two planes collided in Northern California while trying to land at a local airport Thursday and at least two of the three occupants were killed, officials said.
The collision occurred at Watsonville Municipal Airport shortly before 3 p.m., according to a tweet from the city of Watsonville. The city-owned airport does not have a control tower to direct aircraft landing and taking off.
There were two people aboard a twin-engine Cessna 340 and only the pilot aboard a single-engine Cessna 152 during the crash, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Officials say multiple fatalities were reported but it was not immediately clear whether anyone survived.
The pilots were on their final approaches to the airport when the collision occurred, the FAA said in a statement. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board, which did not immediately have additional details, are investigating the crash.
No one on the ground was injured. The airport has four runways and is home to more than 300 aircraft, according to its website. It handles more than 55,000 operations a year and is used often for recreational planes and agriculture businesses.
Watsonville, near the Monterey Bay, is about 100 miles (160 kilometers) south of San Francisco.
Photos and videos from the scene posted on social media showed the wreckage of one small plane in a grassy field by the airport. One picture showed a plume of smoke visible from a street near the airport.
A photo from the city of Watsonville showed damage to a small building at the airport, with firefighters on the scene.
The planes were about 200 feet (61 meters) in the air when they crashed, a witness told the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
Franky Herrera was driving past the airport when he saw the twin-engine plane bank hard to the right and hit the wing of the smaller aircraft, which "just spiraled down and crashed" near the edge of the airfield and not far from homes, he told the newspaper.
The twin-engine aircraft kept flying but "it was struggling," Herrera said, and then he saw flames at the other side of the airport.
The manager of the Watsonville Municipal Airport was unavailable for a phone interview in the hours after the crash. The airport accounts for about 40% of all general aviation activities in the Monterey Bay area, according to the City of Watsonville's website.
The Watsonville Police Department referred calls to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, where a dispatcher had no information.
Two other pilots also were hurt in aircraft crashes elsewhere in California on Thursday.
A 65-year-old San Diego man received major but non-life threatening injuries when his single-engine plane crashed on a street near a busy freeway overpass in El Cajon, authorities said.
The plane reportedly struck an SUV but nobody on the ground was hurt in the city nearly 20 miles (32 kilometers) northeast of downtown San Diego.
Later, the pilot of an ultralight aircraft was critically injured when it crashed upside down on a building at the Camarillo Airport in Ventura County, about 60 miles (97 kilometers) from downtown Los Angeles.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WDKY) — Long before the likes of Rich Strike and other horse-racing legends made a name for themselves by crossing the finish line first, they needed an actual name.
That’s where the folks at The Jockey Club come in.
The Jockey Club, based in Lexington, Kentucky, is the official registry of all thoroughbreds in the U.S. and Canada. The organization is also tasked with maintaining and enforcing the naming guidelines for racehorses — and there are plenty of guidelines to consider.
“The very first thing that happens is [a name] goes through a phonetics process to make sure there’s not a similar sounding name that already is in existence,” Kristin Werner, senior council of The Jockey Club, said.
This particular requirement, Werner explained, is to help avoid confusion as races play out. For example, what would happen if a race pitted “Beautiful Sea” against “Beautiful See?”
“You wouldn’t actually know which one you’re talking about because the name sounds exactly the same,” Werner said.
Some names have been used more than once throughout horse-racing history. Generally, names are available for use again after a horse has been out of racing or breeding for 10 years. But, Grade 1 Stakes winners are protected for 25 years.
You’ll only see the greatest champions’ names, like Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and Man o’ War, on things like street signs: Their names are never available for duplication on the dirt or turf.
Horse owners also sometimes name their animals based on space markings or other physical appearance features.
“If, maybe, a foal had an accident or something when they were young and got a scar, they might get a name that’s boxing-related,” Werner said.
But movie legend Rocky Balboa’s nickname, “The Italian Stallion,” would never be approved, because no horse name can be longer than 18 characters (spaces and punctuation included). Therefore, some horse owners choose to jumble letters together in order to squeeze their favorite names within the limit.
The Jockey Club also prohibits certain words or phrases, including any “horse-related terms” such as “filly” or “colt.” Also off-limits are “names that are suggestive or have a vulgar or obscene meaning,” including any name the Jockey Club deems “in poor taste” or otherwise offensive.
Horses cannot be named after any “living persons” either, unless The Jockey Club is provided with written permission from the namesake. It’s happened many times over the years, but one of the most notable instances occurred when Barbara Bush — who was the nation’s first lady at the time — gave her written consent for a filly to use her name, according to Jockey Club registrar Rick Bailey, who recounted the story in a 2005 interview with NPR.
More often than not, owners consider each thoroughbred’s lineage when choosing a name, and some incorporate the name of either the horse’s sire (father) or dam (mother). Many try to incorporate both, as is the case with 2023 Derby contender Tapit Trice, the offspring of sire Tapit (one of North America’s former leading sires) and dam Danzatrice (whose name was taken from the Italian term for ballerina).
But even in the absence of a family name, most racehorses find themselves saddled with something that at least seems significant enough to their owners. As legend has it, Kentucky Derby winner Paul Jones was named in honor of Admiral John Paul Jones, or a famous brand of whiskey in the 1920s.
Just how important is a horse’s name?
A recent Spring Meet attendee at the Keeneland Race Course in Lexington explained how she picks a horse to win when she steps up to the betting window.
“Literally just the horse name. I just pick the name I like the best,” Meagan Cook said.
It’s hardly an exact science. But if it leads to your horse crossing the finish line first, who are we to start name-calling?
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Turkeys, balloons and celebs—oh my!
That's what the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade had in store on Nov. 24, when Hollywood's brightest stars descended on the streets of New York City to take part in an iconic Thanksgiving tradition.
For the first time in 27 years, the annual broadcast was missing a familiar face: Al Roker. The longtime Today weather anchor was absent due to his recent hospitalization for blood clots. Filling in for him was meteorologist Dylan Dreyer, who was joined by hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb.
This year's parade also featured a new star-studded roster of performers, including Paula Abdul, Big Time Rush, Jimmy Fallon and The Roots, Jordin Sparks, Sean Paul, Jordan Davis and Lea Michele and the rest of the Funny Girl.
Meanwhile, Mario Lopez, Dionne Warwick and Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin stars Adam Devine, Sarah Hyland and Flula Borg were spotted throughout the parade route. And balloons made in the likenesses of Bluey, Spider-Man, The Mandalorian's Grogu, a Minion and Snoopy delighted spectators.
And to ring in the holiday season, Mariah Carey serenaded the crowd with her festive smash hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You" right before Santa's big debut to close out the parade.
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Prepare for your baby’s arrival with these top must-haves
It’s easy to become overwhelmed when preparing for the arrival of your first baby, whether you’re pregnant or adopting a precious little one. While friends and family love to offer unsolicited advice about their must-have gadgets, and you can walk into any store and get lost in its many baby aisles, you might still be wondering what you need.
While the number of items you need to care for your little one is fairly short, there are a ton of helpful tools that will make your life easier. We’ve consulted BestReviews baby and child expert, Dr. Aimee Ketchum, to help us figure out everything first-time parents need to buy and prepare before the baby arrives.
In this article: Infantino Flip Advanced 4-in-1 Baby Carrier, Boppy Nursing Pillow And Positioner and iHealth No-Touch Forehead Thermometer.
How to prepare for the arrival of a new baby
Gather baby gear
“Babies seem to require so many accessories, but it can actually be quite simple,” said Ketchum. “There are a lot of extras that take up space and are not necessary for a newborn baby.” Instead of getting overwhelmed, opt for the “less is more” approach, especially during those first few months when your baby isn’t doing much. Then, you can figure out what will make your life easier and the gear your little one will love.
To start, Ketchum said, “The most important things to have on hand before the baby is born besides clothing and diapers are a new car seat, a bedside bassinet, formula and bottles (even if you are planning to breastfeed, a little bit of formula is a good idea in case supplementation is needed) and I recommend a Boppy, a baby carrier and some baby health essentials.”
Stock up on food and essentials
Whether it’s making and freezing meals ahead of time, stocking up on toilet paper or ensuring your furry pet has ample food and treats, preparing these essentials will ensure you have everything you need in the first few weeks after bringing your baby home. You can also make a meal train, fill prescriptions or hire a cleaner.
Pack your hospital bag
You don’t know when your baby will be here, so it’s important to be prepared at all times. Pack your hospital bag ahead of time with essentials for both the parents and the baby. Items include disposable diapers, baby wipes, a nursing pillow, a toothbrush and other must-haves.
Best products for first-time parents
Infantino Flip Advanced 4-in-1 Baby Carrier
Ketchum recommends a baby carrier to keep your baby close during daily tasks. Babies are often leaning on their heads while in the car seat or crib, so a baby carrier is an excellent alternative to keep pressure off their heads. Plus, they’re great at helping babies develop vision and neck strength to see their world.
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Boppy Nursing Pillow and Positioner
From breastfeeding to bottle feeding, a Boppy pillow is a lifesaver for a plethora of tasks throughout a baby’s life, including sitting up as they gain more strength. Ketchum also prefers this pillow to position the baby during tummy time and offer extra support.
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iHealth No-Touch Forehead Thermometer
Life as a new parent is hard enough without trying to determine if your little one has a fever. Give yourself peace of mind by keeping this no-touch thermometer on hand. This option is more hygienic, delivers an accurate reading in just one second and can be used without waking your baby.
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Ingenuity Boutique Collection Deluxe 5-Speed Portable Baby Swing
While Ketchum doesn’t advise parents to let their infant sleep in a baby swing, she notes that gentle rocking and swinging are helpful for calming and soothing. This model is designed with five swing speeds, sounds and a timer with auto-shutoff.
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Mika Micky Baby Bassinet Bedside Sleeper
Ketchum notes that The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies sleep in the same room with parents, but in their own beds. To ease a new parent’s mind and comfort the baby, this bedside sleeper is the ideal solution.
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Worth checking out
- Keep an eye on your little one up to 700 feet away without Wi-Fi or troublesome apps using the Infant Optics DXR-8 Video Baby Monitor.
- Instead of fiddling with formula bottles in the middle of the night, opt for the Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced Wi-Fi Formula Dispenser that automatically makes a warm bottle by using your phone.
- Babies’ skin is sensitive, so the WaterWipes Plastic-Free Original Baby Wipes are fragrance-free, plant-based and made with just two gentle ingredients.
- Not only are the Medela 3-Pack Bottles ideal for making formula bottles, but they’re also compatible with all Medela breast pumps, so you can pump, store and feed your little one with a single bottle.
- The Summer Deluxe Baby Bather can be used in the sink or bathtub and gently cradles your baby in a mesh sling and comfortable headrest.
- In addition to being hypoallergenic and free of bleaching, parabens and latex, Pampers Swaddlers Newborn Diapers are up to 100% leak-proof and feature a gap-free fit.
- Ketchum lists an infant car seat as a must-have for new parents, and the Graco SnugFit 35 Infant Car Seat is safe and comfortable for babies starting at 4 pounds.
- In just three minutes, the Philips Avent Fast Baby Bottle Warmer will warm a 5-ounce bottle of milk to your desired temperature with no hot spots by the touch of a button.
- The Burt’s Bees Baby Shampoo and Wash protects your baby’s skin while cleaning it without parabens, phthalates, SLS or petrolatum.
- With the iRobot Roomba s9+ that comes with automatic dirt disposal and Wi-Fi, your house will stay clean and dust-free while you spend time with your new baby.
- If you can’t function in the morning without a cup of java, consider the Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2 to keep your coffee warm, even if it takes all day to finish your cup.
- The NoseFrida Baby Nasal Aspirator helps you clear your little one’s nose and helps them breathe using clinically proven hygienic filters.
- Instead of standing over the stove all morning, the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker independently cooks hard-boiled eggs, poached eggs, omelets, scrambled eggs and more in just minutes.
- The Medela Freestyle Hands-Free Breast Pump is entirely hands-free, giving you the flexibility and freedom to pump anywhere while completing everyday tasks.
- Not only is the Hatch Rest+ Baby and Kids Sound Machine a soothing sound machine to lull your little one to sleep, it also offers the perfect glow for nighttime feeds.
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Visit from Minister Simon Coveney with Enterprise Ireland's CEO, Leo Clancy, Comes Amid 14% Increase in Direct Investment to the US and Record Highs in Two-Way Trade;
$269B invested and 100,000 employed by Irish companies in the US;
NEW YORK, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From May 15-19, 2023, Minister Simon Coveney, Ireland's Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment along with Enterprise Ireland's CEO Leo Clancy will embark on a five-day trade mission, visiting New York, NY and Boston, MA highlighting Irish innovation and partnership across the U.S. in the healthcare, fintech, construction, and consumer retail sectors.
"The U.S.-Ireland relationship has never been stronger or more dynamic," said Leo Clancy, CEO, Enterprise Ireland. "We look forward to continued shared success in the future by way of connecting through events like this trade mission."
Minister Coveney will meet with senior government officials and key players in the U.S. business communities, including IBM, Goldman Sachs, and Faherty. The trade mission will also feature a Women in Leadership Business Event and a tour of Hackensack University Medical Center.
The U.S. and Ireland's long-standing partnership is a cornerstone to both country's economic development. Irish companies invested more than $269 billion in the United States––making Ireland the ninth-highest provider of FDI to the U.S. Enterprise Ireland's 2022 exports report revealed that Irish companies supported by Enterprise Ireland increased by 19% to a record €32.1bn ($35.6bn) globally in 2022.
On last year's results, Minister Coveney comments that the results are "a testament to the resilience and vision in the Irish enterprise sector and the Government's policy to assist Irish business in that vision," and Coveney is "delighted to lead this trade mission showcasing Irish companies across a variety of sectors performing in the U.S. market at a world class standard."
Key announcements to note:
- Argo Studio announces design director Michael Casey and role of Executive Architect of the $13M EC medical school campus.
- Faherty Brand will partner with Aran Woollen Mills, Jack Murphy, Magee, and John Hanly for a holiday collection centered around sustainable fashion and an innate connection with nature.
- PM Group will open their fifth U.S. location in Raleigh-Durham, NC with industry leader James Wright appointed General Manager of the new office.
- Prommt signed a U.S. partnership with FreedomPay, one of the world's top payment brands.
- Bevcraft Group is appointing a U.S. Commercial Director and the acquisition of American Mobile Canning Company, Tripod Canning, in Mountainside, New Jersey.
- Salaso announces new commercial partnership with CareMedica to supply their platform to the CareMedica Group.
- HealthBeacon is launching their Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Platform in the U.S. through MedicoCX to support 225 Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Providers across the country.
The Irish trade mission led by Minister Simon Coveney highlights the growing economic ties between Ireland and the U.S. and the significant contributions of Irish companies to the U.S. economy.
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Celebrity couples need counseling too. Therapeutic reality series Couples Retreat continues tonight at 9/8c on VH1. Every Monday, stream season 2 for free with Philo, FuboTV, and DIRECTV Stream.
VH1 Couples Retreat invites a group of celebrity pairs to join comedian Michael Blackson and his beloved fiancé Rada Cheang for an emotional adventure. Diving into relationship complexities like children, mental health, infidelity, religion—those issues always gnawing at partnerships—the show offers viewers an intimate look at the love lives of the elite. Sure, they may be famous, but this VH1 reality series highlights that their struggles aren’t always so different from our own. Tune in tonight at 9pm on VH1 to watch Couples Retreat season 2.
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- Claudia Jordan and Kj Dismute
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UnitedHealth beat second-quarter expectations as an acquisition and more Medicare Advantage customers fueled growth that balanced a jump in care use.
The health care giant also raised the low end of its 2023 earnings forecast range on Friday after its profit jumped 8% to $5.47 billion in the quarter.
UnitedHealth runs a health insurance business that covers more than 50 million people, mostly in the United States. It also has an Optum business that provides care and runs one of the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit managers.
Optum revenue jumped 25% to more than $56 billion in the quarter, helped in part by UnitedHealth’s roughly $8 billion acquisition of Change Healthcare, a deal that closed last fall.
The company also said it squeezed more revenue out of customers served through its Optum Health business by treating more people through value-based care arrangements. That business runs clinics, outpatient surgery centers and provides home care.
Value-based care involves basing doctor or care provider pay more on how a patient population does instead of delivering a fee for each service.
UnitedHealth leaders have been touting their growth in this area of care. Health care bill payers like the federal government have grown more interested in these arrangements as they try to keep people healthy and out of expensive hospitals.
UnitedHealth’s enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans also jumped 9% to 7.6 million in the quarter. The company’s UnitedHealthcare insurance business is one of the nation’s largest providers of Medicare Advantage plans, which are privately run versions of the government’s Medicare program mainly for people ages 65 and older.
That Medicare business also was a source of cost increases.
Shares of UnitedHealth and other insurers tumbled last month after an executive told a conference that the company was seeing a meaningful jump in outpatient surgeries that looked like pent-up demand being satisfied.
But overall, the company's numbers turned out better than expected. UnitedHealth reported adjusted earnings of $6.14 per share in the quarter as total revenue grew 16% to $92.9 billion.
FactSet said analysts expect earnings of $5.99 per share on $90.97 billion in revenue in the second quarter.
UnitedHealth also raised the bottom end of its forecast earnings-per-share range by 20 cents. It now expects adjusted earnings per share of $24.70 to $25 this year.
That puts the new range above the average analyst expectation of $24.70 per share.
Company shares climbed in premarket trading. Jefferies analyst David Windley said he expected the stock to recover some of its recent losses Friday.
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EMERYVILLE, Calif., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amyris, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRS), a leading synthetic biotechnology company accelerating the world's transition to sustainable consumption through its Lab-to-Market™ technology platform, today announced the launch of 4U by TiaTM, a new haircare line available exclusively at Walmart.
Founded by actress and entrepreneur Tia Mowry, 4U by Tia will be sold in over 2,800 Walmart retail stores in the U.S, on Walmart.com, and on the direct-to-consumer website 4UbyTia.com. Amyris will be operating the brand as part of its clean beauty portfolio of brands.
The brand is launching with a full line of eight products formulated for 2A to 4C (curly) hair, all of which contain Amyris' patented Hemi15TM, a breakthrough ingredient that nourishes and protects textured hair. The line is 100% vegan, silicone-free, sulfate-free and paraben-free.
Hemi15 is created using Amyris' proprietary Lab-to-Market platform, which leverages precision fermentation to create molecules that are bioidentical to those found in nature and traditionally derived from finite sources (including animals, plants, or petrochemicals) to create sustainable ingredients and provide better, healthier options for the products people use every day.
"Amyris is continuing to disrupt the beauty industry through our collaboration with Walmart and Tia Mowry. 4U by Tia is a new, clean haircare line that expands the accessibility of clean beauty offerings to customers at affordable prices," said John Melo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Amyris. "This is Amyris' fifth consumer brand to launch in Walmart stores and our deepest collaboration to date. 4U by Tia furthers our goal of democratizing sustainability combining Tia Mowry's vision, Amyris' Lab-to-Market technology platform, and Walmart's commitment to innovation."
"4U by Tia elevates natural hair care with high-performance products that are efficacious, safe, and better for people and the planet," said Tia Mowry. "Family, wellness, and inclusivity are important to me and 4U by Tia promotes all of these values. Everyone should have access to leading haircare products formulated with ingredients they can pronounce. Through this collaboration with Walmart and Amyris, we are giving consumers better choices and products that are straightforward, easy to use, and developed with health and sustainability in mind."
"Tia identified a need to simplify her hair journey which blossomed into her co-developing amazing products for the wavy, curly and coily customers," said Danélle Jackson-Howard and Lynn Nestor, Walmart Beauty Merchants. "Adding 4U by Tia to our assortment supports our strategy in delivering a modern haircare line enriched with innovative ingredients at a compelling price point."
About Amyris
Amyris (Nasdaq: AMRS) is a leading synthetic biotechnology company, transitioning the Clean Health & Beauty and Flavors & Fragrances markets to sustainable ingredients through fermentation and the company's proprietary Lab-to-MarketTM technology platform. This Amyris platform leverages state-of-the-art machine learning, robotics and artificial intelligence, enabling the company to rapidly bring new innovation to market at commercial scale. Amyris ingredients are included in over 20,000 products from the world's top brands, reaching more than 300 million consumers. Amyris also owns and operates a family of consumer brands that is constantly evolving to meet the growing demand for sustainable, effective and accessible products. For more information, please visit http://www.amyris.com.
Amyris, the Amyris logo, Lab-to-Market, and 4U by Tia are trademarks or registered trademarks of Amyris, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements, and any statements other than statements of historical fact could be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding future events, such as Amyris' launch of 4U by Tia products in 2,800 Walmart stores and its direct-to-consumer website and Amyris' expectation of disrupting the beauty industry and democratizing sustainability with this new partnership. These statements are based on management's current expectations and actual results and future events may differ materially due to risks and uncertainties, including risks related to Amyris' liquidity and ability to fund operating and capital expenses, risks related to its financing activities, risks related to potential delays or failures in completing and integrating planned acquisitions, risks related to potential delays or failures in development, regulatory approval, launch, production and commercialization of products, risks related to global inflation and policy measures undertaken to address inflation, the COVID-19 pandemic and any other geopolitical events, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine, resulting in global economic, financial and supply chain disruptions that may negatively impact Amyris' business operations and financial results or cause market volatility, risks related to Amyris' reliance on third parties particularly in the supply chain, and other risks detailed from time to time in filings Amyris makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Amyris disclaims any obligation to update information contained in these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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HUNT VALLEY, Md., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) today declared an increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.37 to $0.39 per share on its common stocks, payable January 9, 2023 to shareholders of record December 30, 2022. This marks the 37th consecutive year that the Company has increased its quarterly dividend.
Lawrence E. Kurzius, Chairman & CEO, said "Our proven strategies are designed to drive long-term profitable growth and build value for our shareholders. We are proud to be a Dividend Aristocrat and remain committed to our long history of returning cash to shareholders. I am pleased to announce another dividend increase."
McCormick has paid dividends each year since 1925.
About McCormick
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 170 countries and territories, we manufacture, market and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce channels, grocery, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands with trademark registrations include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.
Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland USA, McCormick is guided by our principles and committed to our Purpose – To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor. McCormick envisions A World United by Flavor where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand. To learn more, visit www.mccormickcorporation.com or follow McCormick & Company on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
For information contact:
Investor Relations:
Kasey Jenkins kasey_jenkins@mccormick.com
Corporate Communications:
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Olivier Peyre Appointed as First Creative Chair for the Stagwell (STGW) Agency; Additional Key Hires Lead Renewed Focus on Growth and Client Success
NEW YORK, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kettle, the fearless creative agency renowned for its work with Apple, American Express and T-Mobile, announced the promotion of Lauren Kushner to the position of CEO. In doing so, Kushner joins the ever-growing ranks of female CEOs within the Code and Theory Network and Stagwell.
Since joining the company in 2011, Lauren's tenure as Managing Director has helped grow Kettle into what it is today, heading up client relationships and winning countless awards along the way. In her new role, Kushner will oversee the agency's strategic direction, operations, and growth initiatives. She will work closely with the agency's leadership team to further enhance Kettle's capabilities and expand its services to a broader client base. Kushner will also continue her focus on DEI efforts.
"I am honored to take on the role of CEO," said Lauren Kushner, CEO, Kettle. "Our success is proof that when you create with resilience and empathy, positive change in our field is possible. I'm looking forward to continuing our momentum, building a sustainable and successful business, empowering our team, and delivering unparalleled work for our clients and partners.
Kushner succeeds Olivier Peyre, Founder and current CEO, who has been newly appointed as Creative Chair. From its inception, Peyre helped Kettle gain widespread recognition as a global creative powerhouse, partnering with some of the world's most prestigious and challenger brands. Now, Peyre will continue his distinctive creative legacy with full dedication to clients and internal teams on creative strategy and best-in-class execution across projects. Furthermore, the move cements Kettle's commitment to inclusive leadership, and a strategic focus on the convergence of creative and technology capabilities enhanced by its alignment within the Code and Theory Network. Kettle joined the Code and Theory Network in 2020.
"Lauren is an exceptional leader with a proven track record of delivering results for our ambitious clients, all while building a sustainable, future-forward business," states Peyre. "As we embark on our next chapter of growth, I am confident that she is the right person to lead us in this forever challenging and changing landscape."
Dan Gardner, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Code and Theory Network, "I am thrilled to see the changes at Kettle. Olivier's ability to service clients while moving creativity and culture forward is unparalleled. And Lauren's commitment to breaking barriers and leading successful teams will undoubtedly accelerate the agency's growth."
These moves come amid accelerated momentum for Kettle, which experienced double-digit growth in 2022, and aims to deepen its product and marketing capabilities. Alongside Kushner's and Peyre's appointments, Kettle announced several promotions and senior hires meant to accelerate Kettle's capability set across creative technology solutions:
- Camille Imbert, who has been at Kettle since the agency's launch, has been promoted to Executive Creative Director;
- Brian Austin, previously at Code and Theory for almost a decade, has been hired as Group Director of Strategy;
- Carolin Harris, ex-AKQA Portland, has been appointed Group Creative Director;
- Annie Perry and Giana Roca have each been promoted to Director of Production, each focusing on different accounts.
To learn more about Kettle, please visit wearekettle.com
About Kettle
Kettle is a digital-native creative agency that operates at the intersection of design and technology. Its client portfolio includes Apple, T-Mobile, American Express, Discover, Nike, NBC Universal, and many more. The company specializes in delivering digital products and experiences that foster stronger connections between brands and customers. Kettle aims to be the go-to partner for tackling the most ambitious challenges in the industry, ranging from helping start-ups disrupt the status quo to guiding and supporting established leaders constantly redefining their field. For more information, visit wearekettle.com.
About The Code and Theory Network
The Code and Theory Network is the digital-first creative and technology group within Stagwell, built to partner with businesses to navigate the complexity of changing consumer behaviors and emerging technologies. With a global footprint and the capabilities to work across the entire consumer journey, we crave the hardest problems to solve. The network includes the flagship agency Code and Theory as well as Kettle, MediaCurrent, Rhythm, TrueLogic, and YML.
About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger network built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our 13,000+ specialists in 34+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.
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A group of 21 hard-line conservative House Republicans told Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) that they plan to vote against spending bills they think contain insufficient overall cuts and outlined specific demands of the Speaker that include him publicly rejecting the possibility of supplemental funding for Ukraine.
The warning shot comes as the House returns Tuesday for a three-week sprint ahead of August recess that will be dominated by appropriations and internal GOP conflicts about them.
“We plan to vote against any appropriations bills designed to achieve the approximately $1.586 trillion top-line spending level – roughly equal to the spending caps agreed to with President Biden in the debt ceiling deal and representing a mere 1% reduction from Democrats’ egregious post-COVID spending level,” the 21 GOP members said in a letter to McCarthy Monday.
In another portion of the letter, the members call on McCarthy to publicly reject the possibility of a supplemental appropriations bill for Ukraine.
The signatories consist mostly of members of the House Freedom Caucus and are led by the group’s chairman Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.), but the letter does not represent an official Freedom Caucus position. With Republicans holding just a slim majority in the House, the 21 members could easily sink any party-line spending measure.
The members said they are “thankful” for McCarthy’s “recent efforts – since that debt ceiling agreement – to restore crossconference meetings to achieve consensus on appropriations.”
Conservatives for weeks have filtered in and out of meetings in the Speaker’s offices as they push McCarthy to craft baseline spending bills at fiscal year 2022 levels, accusing GOP leadership of using “budgetary gimmicks” like rescinding already-approved funds to get spending to that lower level.
“Rescissions are useful in reducing spending and we encourage their use, but we cannot support using them to shift funding to the very bureaucrats implementing the Biden agenda at roughly current levels of spending, thereby enshrining and continuing Democrats’ reckless inflationary spending,” the letter said.
The conservatives also demanded that McCarthy not consider any appropriations measure on the House floor until the House Appropriations Committee passes all 12 annual appropriations bills.
McCarthy, in a break from past House Speakers, has committed to passing all 12 regular appropriations bills in the House. But some GOP members have wondered if he will be forced to accept an omnibus package from the Senate.
The conservatives in the letter asked McCarthy to also publicly reject the possibility of an omnibus appropriations measure.
“Through continued conversations, we will consider options in good faith that address the spending crisis in concert with other urgent policy changes – beyond simple one year riders that likely won’t make it past the Senate and the President’s desk,” the letter said. “For example, enactment of H.R. 2 to secure the border, capping or cutting the harmful impacts of the so-called Inflation Reduction Act, and/or forcing the President to follow current laws and restricting its ability to abuse executive power to advance his radical agenda.”
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WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 14, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
436 PM PDT Thu Jul 14 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Kern
County through 500 PM PDT...
At 435 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking several strong
thunderstorm near Edwards AFB, or 26 miles northeast of Lancaster,
moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
California City, Edwards AFB and North Edwards.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3483 11776 3483 11793 3516 11812 3524 11778
TIME...MOT...LOC 2335Z 163DEG 22KT 3500 11790
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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General Daily Insight for April 08, 2023
We’re keeping the passion alive today. Communicative Mercury blends with powerful Mars at 2:29 am EDT to create an ambitious, goal-oriented mindset. However, as the changeable Moon stands off with unique Uranus, blocks arise between us and our goals, making progress difficult. The Moon then struggles with the confident Sun, frustrating our inner passions. Luna doesn’t get a break and neither do we, as she stumbles into expansive Jupiter, which can cause us to lose our mojo. Know when to take a break without completely faltering.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
You may need to simplify your current vision. You might have an ambitious goal for saving money, manifesting a new lifestyle, or creating more stability for yourself, but the plans that you’re making could be unrealistic. This is understandable, as trying something new can’t always work, but starting out with something too grandiose or spectacular could end up coming back to bite you. Instead of trying to go too big too fast, create simpler goals that are easier to complete.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Other people could block your progress at the moment. You may have asked someone else to help with big plans for a personal project or working on yourself. Unfortunately, their aid might be less useful than you were hoping, or they may not have shown up at all. While it’s difficult to have to postpone your plans or seek a hand from another peer, it’s not your fault that the other person didn’t fulfill their end of the bargain. It’s okay! Try again another time.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
You might not be able to avoid communication with a difficult person at present. Peace and solitude could have been what you were hoping for, but someone else’s misbehavior can make staying cool a frustrating endeavor. While their effect on you may be stressful, they likely won’t be around you for the whole day, and you’ll have some time to yourself soon enough. Odds are, this person is lonely and wants to connect with someone, so consider being kind by hearing them out.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Drama in a friend group of yours can cause obstacles for you now. You might not be involved in the drama directly, but it’s likely to affect you as a friend — you possibly feel uncomfortable talking to one person while they’re on bad terms with another pal. When you’re close to both people or have to interact with both often, you’ll potentially feel caught in the middle of their arguments, but you don’t have to pick a side. It’s their battle, not yours!
Leo
July 23 – August 22
You could be taking a difficult path to get to today’s goal. Even if you feel like you’re doing things the right way, you might miss a key step or fact that you need to complete the puzzle. Certain people likely have good advice for you, but you may not have access to them, and have to wait until you can get more information. It’s likely better to take a break from trying than to move forward in ignorance in this situation, so be patient.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
Your idealism may not match up with present reality. You could have big hopes and dreams that you want to make happen, but the effort put behind those ideals might not produce what you’re looking for. You’ve got cosmic permission to seek support from other people in order to find the time or earn the money to complete these goals — however, that will still take some work. Where there’s a will, there’s a way, but you could need to redouble your efforts.
Libra
September 23 – October 22
Shared responsibilities may mean more to you than they do to the other person involved. No matter how hard you’re working, you might be teamed up with someone who’s not as serious about success. This can be frustrating when you’re trying to motivate them, because it’s frequently nigh impossible to make someone do something that they don’t want to do. Do what you can reasonably do without them, and don’t be too hard on yourself if they don’t rise to the occasion.
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
Learning about someone else might prove to be difficult. It’s possible that you want to get to know a person better, but they aren’t willing to open up, or you’re struggling to find time to get to know them in your busy lives. Emotionally, you would like to connect with them, but getting past small talk is often a difficult task. Today might not be the day that you connect past surface conversation, but those little chats are good building blocks to get there eventually.
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
Transformation can invite abrupt sacrifices. You may have a goal that you want to achieve, likely related to your habits or your energy, that you’re trying to reach without making all the necessary changes. Be wary of attempting to take a few steps toward your goal and omitting other steps to take completely, not fully committing to whatever change you want to make. While procrastination or half-measures may seem like a good idea at the time, it’s better to do things the right way first.
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
Loosening up might be challenging at this time. Someone in your life may be encouraging you to let your hair down and enjoy yourself, but responsibilities or worries on your mind could be holding you back from really having fun. Regardless of how good you are at pretending to be enjoying yourself, it will probably be noticeable if you’re not fully present. It’s likely wiser to be honest about what’s on your mind so that the other person isn’t left having to guess what’s wrong.
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
You might be trying to overhaul the current organization of your house. Getting your house in order can mean deep cleaning, reorganizing, enacting new house rules, or even having a frank discussion regarding changes you want to see. While a freshly cleaned or decorated living area can certainly bring a refreshing breeze into your life, if you don’t live alone, you might receive some pushback from other people. Make sure that you’re considering everyone’s needs — not just your own.
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
Transportation may be a hassle for you lately. Tickets can be misplaced, commutes can be blocked, and travel plans can be rerouted, even for the best planners. No matter how frustrating these unpredictable twists and turns are, make an effort to be patient and turn your focus to a book or a text conversation with a friend. Whether or not you make it to your ultimate destination today, it’s uncertain. Stay rested, patient, and prepared, and you’ll have already done a great job.
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SHARM el-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — By their very nature, U.N. climate negotiations are filled with scientific and diplomatic jargon.
So, when 10-year-old Nakeeyat Dramani Sam spoke during a plenary session Friday with hundreds of delegates, her soft voice and direct message cut through the dryness, a reminder to negotiators and everybody listening that decisions made at climate talks can have a direct impact on people.
Talking about suffering in Ghana due to flooding, she held up a sign that said, “Payment Overdue.”
“I put a simple question on the table,” she said. “When can you pay us back? Because payment is overdue.”
Sam was talking about a thorny issue that has taken center stage over the last two weeks of negotiations at the summit called COP27, hosted in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Many developing nations are insisting that rich countries, which have contributed most to climate change because of high greenhouse emissions, compensate them for the damage.
In climate negotiations, the issue is called “loss and damage.” It’s a topic that produces a wide range of opinions and nuanced battle lines. Developed nations like the United States have resisted such calls for compensation, not wanting to be on the hook for what could be open-ended liability. China, also a high-carbon emitting country, supports the idea of rich nations contributing to such payments but doesn’t want to pay. On Thursday, the European Union put forward a proposal to create a fund for loss and damage. While the proposal gave negotiators something specific to chew on, it also likely deepened divisions.
Sam’s speech didn’t bother with the machinations of negotiations, but rather had the kind of frankness and freshness that comes natural to children.
She told the attendees that she had met with U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry earlier this week. Kerry had been nice, she said, and the meeting got her thinking about the future.
Her next sentence had humor in it, though she certainly didn’t mean for that.
“By the time I’m his age, God willing, it will be the end of this century,” she said, implicitly saying, as kids often do about adults, that Kerry was old. Kerry is 78.
Shortly after that came a powerful and direct message.
Talking about how scientists say the world has less than a decade left to continue polluting at today’s rates before the effects of global warming get much worse, Sam said: “Have a heart and do the math. It’s an emergency.”
When Sam finished speaking, she received a standing ovation.
In an interview afterward, Sam said that her environmentalism began a few years ago with a love for trees. She wrote a children’s book about trees in Ghana and to date has planted over 100 trees.
“I also call for action that every child must plant a tree,” she said, standing with her mother and aunt.
Sam said that she was a poet, and when prompted recited from memory a poem about climate change that ended with exhortations for rich countries to assume responsibility for historical climate damage and pay up. Children were the best people to deliver such messages, she said, because they would be around to suffer the consequences of warming planet.
“We are the future leaders, so when we talk people listen,” she said. “I don’t know about the adults because I’m not at their age. ”
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Cambodian wildlife official among 8 charged with smuggling endangered monkeys
Deputy director of Wildlife, Biodiversity in Cambodia's Ministry of Agriculture was arrested in New York
Federal prosecutors have charged eight people with smuggling endangered monkeys, including a Cambodian wildlife official who was arrested in the U.S. while traveling to a conference on protecting endangered species.
The official plus a colleague in that country’s wildlife agency and six people connected to a Hong Kong-based company were involved with breeding long-tailed macaques for scientific and academic research, supplying them to labs in Florida and Texas. But the group is accused of illegally purchasing wild macaques for the business when they lacked supply from their breeding operations.
Long-tailed macaques, sometimes known as crab-eating macaques, are protected under international trade law and special permits are required to import the animals into the U.S.
Masphal Kry, the deputy director of Wildlife and Biodiversity in Cambodia's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, was arrested Wednesday at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.
Kry, 46, was traveling to Panama to attend an international meeting on regulating trade in endangered species, said a U.S. official on the condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing investigation.
25 PRIMATE SPECIES IN AFRICA, ASIA REPORTED ON BRINK OF EXTINCTION FROM DEFORESTATION, HUNTING
Omaliss Keo, 58, director general of the Southeast Asian country's Forestry Administration is also charged in the eight-count indictment, along with the six Vanny employees. Officials didn't say whether anyone besides Kry had been taken into custody. They each face up to 145 years in prison.
"The macaque is already recognized as an endangered species by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature," U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida Juan Antonio Gonzalez said in a statement. "The practice of illegally taking them from their habitat to end up in a lab is something we need to stop. Greed should never come before responsible conservation."
According to the indictment, Vanny Resources Holdings founder and owner James Man Sang Lau, 64, and Vanny Resources Holdings general manager Dickson Lau, 29, operating from Hong Kong, owned and managed several corporations that conspired with black market collectors and officials in Cambodia to acquire wild macaques and export them to the U.S., falsely labelled as captive bred.
ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING 'OUT OF CONTROL' IN MEXICO, AUTHORITIES COMPLICIT: NONPROFIT
The macaques were taken from national parks and other protected areas in Cambodia to breeding facilities where they were provided false export permits, officials said. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries officials received cash payments of $220 each in exchange for a collection quota of 3,000 "unofficial" monkeys.
"Wild populations of long-tailed macaques, as well as the health and well-being of the American public, are put at risk when these animals are removed from their natural habitat and illegally sold in the United States and elsewhere," U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement Assistant Director Edward Grace said.
The conference in Panama, bringing together delegates from 184 parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, includes a Nov. 23 event on threats to the very species the Cambodian officials are accused of trafficking.
The long-tailed macaque is the most heavily traded primate on the CITES database, almost exclusively for laboratory research. According to the CITES Trade Database, more than 600,000 were exported and declared born or bred in captivity from 2011 to 2020. Almost 165,000 live specimens were exported in 2020 alone.
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By CALEB JONES
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — Waves of orange, glowing lava and ash blasted and billowed from the world’s largest active volcano in its first eruption in 38 years, and officials told people living on Hawaii’s Big Island to be ready in the event of a worst-case scenario.
The eruption of Mauna Loa wasn’t immediately endangering towns, but the U.S. Geological Survey warned the roughly 200,000 people on the Big Island that an eruption “can be very dynamic, and the location and advance of lava flows can change rapidly.”
Officials told residents to be ready to evacuate if lava flows start heading toward populated areas. Monday night, hundreds of people lined a road as lava flowed down the side of Mauna Loa and fountained into the air.
The eruption migrated northeast throughout Monday and spread out over the side of the volcano, with several distinct streams of lava running down the hillside.
The eruption began late Sunday night following a series of fairly large earthquakes, said Ken Hon, scientist-in-charge at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
The areas where lava was emerging — the volcano’s summit crater and vents along the volcano’s northeast flank — are both far from homes and communities.
Officials urged the public to stay away from them, given the dangers posed by lava, which is shooting 100 to 200 feet (30 to 60 meters) into the air out of three separate fissures roughly estimated to be 1 to 2 miles (1.6 to 3.2 kilometers) long.
Volcanic gases wafting out of the vents, primarily sulfur dioxide, are also harmful.
Air quality on the Big Island more generally is good right now, but officials are monitoring it carefully, said Dr. Libby Char, the director of the state Department of Health.
Hon said air quality could deteriorate while the eruption lasts, which scientists expect will be about one or two weeks if the volcano follows historical patterns.
Lifelong Big Island resident Bobby Camara, who lives in Volcano Village, said everyone across the island should keep track of the eruption. He said he’s seen three Mauna Loa eruptions in his lifetime and stressed the need for vigilance.
“I think everybody should be a little bit concerned,” he said. “We don’t know where the flow is going, we don’t know how long it’s going to last.”
Gunner Mench, who owns an art gallery in Kamuela, said he awoke shortly after midnight and saw an alert on his phone about the eruption.
Mench and his wife, Ellie, ventured out to film the eerie red glow cast over the island, watching as lava spilled down the volcano’s side.
“You could see it spurting up into the air, over the edge of this depression,” Mench said.
“Right now it’s just entertainment, but the concern is” it could reach populated areas, he said.
Seeing Mauna Loa erupt is a new experience for many residents of the Big Island, where the population has more than doubled from 92,000 in 1980.
More than a third of the island’s residents live either in the city of Kailua-Kona to the west of the volcano, or about 23,000 people, and Hilo to the east, with about 45,000. Officials were most worried about several subdivisions some 30 miles (50 kilometers) to the volcano’s south that are home to about 5,000 people.
A time-lapse video of the eruption from overnight showed lava lighting up one area, moving across it like waves on the ocean.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the eruption had migrated to a rift zone on the volcano’s northeast flank. Rift zones are where the mountain rock is cracked and relatively weak — making it easier for magma to emerge.
Lava could move toward the county seat of Hilo, but that could take about a week, Hon said at a news conference.
Scientists hope the flow will parallel the 1984 eruption, where the lava was more viscous and slowed down.
Mauna Loa has another rift zone on its southwest flank. Lava could reach nearby communities in hours or days if the volcano erupts from this area. But Hon said historically Mauna Loa has never erupted from both rift zones simultaneously.
“So we presume at this point that all of the future activity is going to be on the northeast rift zone of Mauna Loa and not on the southeast rift zone,” he said. “So those residents in that area do not have to worry about lava flows.”
Hawaii County Civil Defense announced it had opened shelters because it had reports of people evacuating from along the coast on their own initiative.
The USGS warned residents who could be threatened by the lava flows to review their eruption preparations. Scientists had been on alert because of a recent spike in earthquakes at the summit of the volcano, which last erupted in 1984.
Portions of the Big Island were under an ashfall advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Honolulu. It said up to a quarter-inch (0.6 centimeters) of ash could accumulate in some areas.
“Volcanic gas and possibly fine ash and Pele’s hair may be carried downwind,” Gov. David Ige said, referring to glass fibers that form when hot lava erupts from a fissure and rapidly cools in the air. The wind stretches the fibers into long strands that look like hair. “So certainly we would ask those with respiratory sensitivities to take precautions to minimize exposure.”
Mauna Loa is one of five volcanoes that together make up the Big Island of Hawaii, the southernmost island in the Hawaiian archipelago.
Mauna Loa, rising 13,679 feet (4,169 meters) above sea level, is the much larger neighbor of Kilauea, which erupted in a residential neighborhood and destroyed 700 homes in 2018. Some of Mauna Loa’s slopes are much steeper than Kilauea’s, so lava can flow much faster when it erupts.
During a 1950 eruption, the mountain’s lava traveled 15 miles (24 kilometers) to the ocean in under three hours.
Mauna Loa’s volume is estimated at least 18,000 square miles (75,000 square kilometers), making it the world’s largest volcano when measured from the ocean floor its summit.
Tourism is Hawaii’s economic engine but Big Island Mayor Mitch Roth predicted few problems for those vacationing during the eruption.
“It will be spectacular where it is, but the chances of it really interrupting the visitor industry — very, very slim,” he said.
Tourism officials said no one should have to change Big Island travel plans.
For some, the eruption might cut down on some travel time, even if there is more volcanic smog caused by higher sulfur-dioxide emissions.
“But the good thing is you don’t have to drive from Kona over to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to see an eruption anymore,” Roth said. “You can just look out your window at night and you’ll be able to see Mauna Loa erupting.”
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Contributing to this report were Associated Press writers Jennifer Sinco Kelleher and Audrey McAvoy in Honolulu; Alina Hartounian in Phoenix; and Mark Thiessen in Anchorage, Alaska.
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Developed by Maestra Ronera Jassil Villaneuva Quintana, only 460 Bottles of the Limited-Edition 'Andrés Brugal' Sipping Rum and Travel-Inspired Case are Available Worldwide
MIAMI, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Home to 134 years of Dominican rum mastery, Brugal today unveils its newest and most exclusive expression to date, Andrés Brugal. The ultra-premium rum was expertly crafted by fifth generation Maestra Ronera Jassil Villanueva Quintana as an homage to founder Andrés Brugal's pioneering spirit of exploration and generations of maestros who traveled the globe to share the passion, warmth and joy of Brugal's liquid artistry. This is the brand's first ever release that skillfully blends two double aged reserves with first fill single casks. At $2,800 each, only 460 bottles are available worldwide, with 50 exclusively sold in the U.S.
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"This limited-edition bottling is a journey that started over a century ago. Andrés Brugal combines special single cask family reserves and our signature double aging technique to tell a dual story of my family's legacy of rum making, as well as my own as Maestra Ronera," said Jassil Villanueva Quintana.
Andrés Brugal's deep, warm and radiant amber liquid boasts rich, balanced notes of roasted coffee beans and freshly harvested Cacao, layered gently with the sweet fragrance of homemade dulce de leche fudge and the buttery softness of Dominican rum cake. On the palate, an enchanting combination of oak, vanilla bean and sweet caramel flan dance together in harmony, and are complimented by fresh ripe berries, delicate notes of aromatic black peppercorns and sweet cloves. The silky, long-lasting dry finish is intensely rich with warming, woody spices. Jassil Villanueva Quintana notes, "Quintessentially Dominican flavors combine to create an extraordinary liquid of astounding character that pushes the boundaries of discovery. With a touch of sweetness on the nose, and a well-rounded, long-lasting mouthfeel, this full-bodied rum is a true celebration of the distinctive flavors of Puerto Plata."
Brugal and the Dominican Republic's youngest and first ever female master of rum, Jassil's vast knowledge of the casks around her is revealed in the incredible array of local flavors unlocked in this rare bottling. Andrés Brugal is equal parts personal tribute to the treasures of her homeland of Puerto Plata and reverence for all she has learned from the generations before her. A staple of the Brugal family heritage, maestros are encouraged to pursue their own journey to bring out the very best of Brugal rum, progressively building on the accomplishments of their predecessors in a never-ending voyage of discovery that began with founder Don Andrés.
Settling in the Dominican Republic after journeying from Spain and Cuba, Don Andrés Brugal founded Brugal in 1888 with his sons. They cultivated sugar cane first and then began to distill rum, harnessing the warmth of the tropical sun to cask-age and imbue their spirit with complexity and flavor. Don Andrés then set sail once again to share the very best of Dominican rum with the world, and each successive generation of Maestros has since followed in his footsteps. They mastered the nuanced art of cask selection and ageing, which led to the brand's signature double ageing technique and use of Bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks.
This exclusive release is bottled in a limited-edition, hand-blown crystal decanter and presented in a bespoke display cabinet inspired by the iconic traveling cases earlier Maestros used in their voyages. Rendered from American oak, its exterior surfaces are etched with an iconic diamond pattern redolent of the netting that surrounds many of Brugal's bottles – a symbol of the need to protect precious cargo. Skillful joinery unfurls beautifully: twin segments fold down to reveal the hand-blown crystal decanter secreted within, and a sea of surrounding mirrored surfaces create a halo of reflected light that illuminates the rum's rich amber liquid. These surfaces are subtly etched with a map of the world, symbolic of Brugal's journey of excellence that began with the first journey of Don Andrés' from Spain to the Caribbean.
134 years later, the legacy continues in an endless pursuit of perfection. Andrés Brugal is the first of several ultra-premium releases anticipated from the legacy rum brand in the coming years. For more information on Brugal, the home of rum mastery in the Dominican Republic, please visit: www.brugal-rum.com
ANDRES BRUGAL QUICK FACTS:
- $2,800 USD/bottle
- 460 bottles available worldwide and 50 exclusively in the U.S.
- 41.5% ABV
- A skillful blend of two double aged reserves with first fill single Bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks.
- Appearance: Deep warm radiant amber
- Aroma: Rich notes of roasted coffee beans expertly balanced with the scent of freshly harvested Cacao, layered gently with the sweet fragrance of homemade dulce de leche fudge and the buttery softness of Dominican rum cake.
- Palate: An enchanting combination of oak, vanilla bean, and sweet caramel flan dance in harmony on the tongue, complemented by the freshness of ripe berries and delicate notes of warming aromatic black peppercorns and sweet cloves.
- Finish: Intensely rich with warming woody spices to create a silky and complex long-lasting dry finish.
ABOUT BRUGAL:
Home to 134 years of rum mastery, Brugal is an award-winning premium rum producer from the Dominican Republic. An esteemed portfolio of high-quality, top shelf aged rums tells the story of five generations of liquid mastery that began in 1888 by legendary founder Andrés Brugal. After traveling from Spain and Cuba, Don Andrés and his family settled in Puerto Plata and began distilling a uniquely light and pure spirit, harnessing the warm, tropical sun to imbue their spirit with complexity and flavor to create elegant, aromatic and smooth Dominican rum. Since its foundation, Brugal's cherished traditions and production expertise has been passed down through five generations of Maestros Roneros, each continuing to innovate. This mindset ensures that each expression remains of the highest quality, yet relevant through the decades. Over 130 years later, the legacy of Brugal continues to bring out the very best in our rum.
ABOUT EDRINGTON:
Edrington's vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. Edrington owns some of the leading Scotch whisky and rum brands in the world, including The Macallan, Brugal Rum, Highland Park, The Glenrothes, The Famous Grouse, Naked Malt and Noble Oak bourbon. Edrington also has strategic partnerships with No.3 London Dry Gin and Wyoming Whiskey in the American Whiskey category.
Edrington is headquartered in Scotland and employs over 3,500 people in its wholly owned and joint venture companies, with over 70% employed overseas. We own our route to market in 16 countries and distribute our brands to more than 100 countries around the world through joint ventures and third-party agreements.
Edrington's principal shareholder is The Robertson Trust, which has donated over £320 million to charitable causes in Scotland since 1961. Our business is underpinned by the Edrington values of giving, respect, integrity and excellence.
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DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Record rainfall Friday trigged flash floods at Death Valley National Park that swept away cars, closed all roads and stranded hundreds of visitors and workers.
There were no immediate reports of injuries but roughly 60 vehicles were buried in mud and debris and about 500 visitors and 500 park workers were stuck inside the park, officials said.
The park near the California-Nevada state line received 1.46 inches (3.71 centimeters) of rain at the Furnace Creek area. That’s about 75% of what the area typically gets in a year and more than has ever been recorded for the entire month of August.
Since 1936, the only single day with more rain was April 15, 1988, when 1.47 inches (3.73 centimeters) fell, park officials said.
“Entire trees and boulders were washing down,” said John Sirlin, a photographer for an Arizona-based adventure company who witnessed the flooding as he perched on a hillside boulder where he was trying to take pictures of lightning as the storm approached.
“The noise from some of the rocks coming down the mountain was just incredible,” he said in a phone interview Friday afternoon.
Park officials didn’t immediately respond to requests for an update Friday night.
The storm followed another major flooding event earlier this week at the park 120 miles (193 kilometers) northeast of Las Vegas. Some roads were closed Monday after they were inundated with mud and debris from flash floods that also hit western Nevada and northern Arizona hard.
Friday’s rain started around 2 a.m., according to Sirlin, who lives in Chandler, Arizona, and has been visiting the park since 2016.
“It was more extreme than anything I’ve seen there,” said Sirlin, the lead guide for Incredible Weather Adventures who started chasing storms in Minnesota and the high plains in the 1990s.
“A lot of washes were flowing several feet deep. There are rocks probably 3 or 4 feet covering the road,” he said.
Sirlin said it took him about 6 hours to drive about 35 miles (56 kilometers) out of the park from near the Inn at Death Valley.
“There were at least two dozen cars that got smashed and stuck in there,” he said, adding that he didn’t see anyone injured “or any high water rescues.”
During Friday’s rainstorms, the “flood waters pushed dumpster containers into parked cars, which caused cars to collide into one another. Additionally, many facilities are flooded including hotel rooms and business offices,” the park statement said.
A water system that provides it for park residents and offices also failed after a line broke that was being repaired, the statement said.
A flash flood warning for the park and surrounding area expired at 12:45 p.m., Friday but a flood advisory remained in effect into the evening, the National Weather Service said.
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This story has been corrected to show that the National Park Service now says 1.46 inches of rain fell, not 1.7 inches as it previously reported.
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Which Christmas tree collar is best?
A Christmas tree is arguably the most festive sign of the holiday season. Once it’s decorated and lit up with twinkling lights, the only thing left to do is to figure out how to conceal the tree stand. A good solution is a Christmas tree collar. This decorative band conceals an ugly stand and looks great with very little maintenance.
To hide large tree stands and direct the focus to your family’s heirloom decorations, the Birdrock Home Four-Panel Christmas Tree Collar is a good choice.
What to know before you buy a Christmas tree collar
Type of Christmas tree collar
Christmas tree stands are a necessity for keeping water on a fresh tree, but no one wants to see the unattractive frame. The type of tree collar you select depends on the size of your tree, the amount of off-season storage you have and your patience with its assembly.
- Ringed: This solid piece is round and durable, but it cannot be adjusted. It’s best for use with an artificial tree or for households that purchase the same size tree every year.
- Square: Square tree collars are less common but perfect for decorating outside the box. The most common material is wood, a good choice for farmhouse-style decor.
- Hinged: Hinged collars open, making it easy to wrap around a tree instead of lifting the tree into the collar. These offer easy access for watering.
- Paneled: For small spaces with less storage, a paneled collar is the best bet. It disassembles and lays flat. But this same feature means you’ll need to put it together every year.
Material
The material of the tree collar is often dependent on the style.
- Plastic: Plastic is a common material in ringed tree collars. It is lightweight and affordable but prone to fading and scratches over time.
- Wood: Wood is the material of choice for square collars, but some hinged and paneled collars use this, too. It provides a rustic look, but it’s a little heavier and can be expensive for high quality.
- Metal: Hinged tree collars as well as some panels use metal. Metal is a durable material that’s available in a variety of colors
- Fabric: Fabric is less durable but can be stored easily. It’s common for paneled collars that assemble with Velcro.
Size
Size is less important for adjustable tree collars, but if you choose a rigid structure it’s a critical factor. A good strategy is to purchase your tree stand and tree collar at the same time. That way, you’ll know it fits.
What to look for in a quality Christmas tree collar
Easy tree access
Fresh trees require regular watering to stay bright and fresh, but watering around a tree collar can be challenging. Tree access is easier with hinged and paneled collars, so if you prefer a fresh tree, select those types.
Durability
Christmas tree collars can be used year after year, but only if the one you choose is well-made and durable. Materials should be solid, and any connections such as hinges or attachments should be sturdy and well constructed.
Easy to assemble
Round and hinged collars may not require assembly, but for those that need to be put together every year, look for clear instructions. This can become part of your decorating tradition. Make it easier on yourself by choosing a collar that doesn’t take hours to put together.
How much you can expect to spend on a Christmas tree collar
Tree collars range in price depending on the size and material. Expect to spend $17-$50.
Christmas tree collar FAQ
Why choose a Christmas tree collar instead of a skirt?
A. Tree skirts cover the tree stand and provide a place to put presents, but there are some advantages to tree collars:
- They prevent pets from accessing (and potentially spilling) the water in a fresh tree.
- They keep children out of the tree water.
- They provide another level of protection against tree tipping.
- They do not require constant straightening to look good.
How do you care for a Christmas tree collar?
A. Care depends on the materials, but there are a few guidelines:
- Most plastic and metal collars can be dusted with a damp cloth.
- Wood collars benefit from polishing at the end of the season with a wood polishing spray.
- Fabric collars can be spot-cleaned.
What’s the best Christmas tree collar to buy?
Top Christmas tree collar
Birdrock Home Four-Panel Christmas Tree Collar
What you need to know: This metal tree collar is in a simple style that highlights the lovely tree.
What you’ll love: It has a 28-inch diameter that accommodates larger tree stands. The four panels assemble with pins and do not require any special tools or hardware. It’s available in six colors and patterns to fit your decorating style.
What you should consider: This won’t work for smaller tree stands.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Christmas tree collar for the money
Blissun Fabric Christmas Tree Collar
What you need to know: This unique square collar is a striking contrast to the shape of a full Christmas tree.
What you’ll love: This fabric collar requires one piece of Velcro to assemble. It measures just over 12.5 inches at the top and 17 inches at the bottom. It’s available in red and white or red and black plaid. The stand folds flat for easy storage.
What you should consider: It is not as durable as other options, but it’s a fun way to mix up your Christmas style.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Darnassus Metal Christmas Tree Collar
What you need to know: It’s a rustic and fun style that has season’s greetings written across the base.
What you’ll love: Assemble this five-panel collar with the included screws. It’s rustproof and easy to store. This collar is available in galvanized metal or white. It comes with a “no-risk†guarantee.
What you should consider: Some customers reported challenges in assembly. This is also not as large as other collars, so make sure your tree stand will fit.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Man convicted of daughter’s death admitted to holding her under water for baptism, authorities say
PITTSBURG COUNTY, Okla. (Gray News) – A federal jury convicted a man from Oklahoma for the death of his 21-month-old daughter, according to the Department of Justice.
Court documents state 28-year-old Devin Sizemore drowned the child in a pond near a barn.
He was estranged from the girl’s mother when he took her for a visit, and when the toddler was not returned, law enforcement was notified.
The DOJ said in a news release that officers realized the young girl was face down in the pond when Sizemore was confronted at the barn.
He admitted he “baptized” his daughter and held her under water for about 30 seconds.
Sizemore was convicted of child abuse resulting in death and voluntary manslaughter.
He faces a maximum penalty of life in prison for the child abuse charge and 15 years in prison for the voluntary manslaughter charge.
A federal district court judge will determine Sizemore’s sentence at a later date.
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Maryland law enforcement and school district officials are investigating why an elementary school teacher made unfounded claims that multiple stabbings occurred at the school before walking 27 fifth-graders off campus to a local café.
Shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, deputies received a call about multiple stabbings at Green Valley Elementary School in Monrovia, according to a news release from the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. Monrovia is roughly 40 minutes west of Baltimore.
Instead, deputies quickly found out there had not been any stabbings in the school but that 27 students and a teacher were missing, the sheriff's office said. Authorities soon found all the students and the teacher at a local cafe, the sheriff's office added. All of the missing students were accounted for and reunited with their families and guardians, authorities said.
Earlier in the day, the teacher had allegedly attempted to call the front office to get permission to take students outside but did not receive a response and believed the school seemed "eerily quiet," the sheriff's office said.
The teacher then decided to lead the students through the woods up to a nearby cafe -- a decision which authorities say she made due to her taking a part in emergency management procedures.
"As they are walking through the woods, she has the children remove any brightly colored clothing or accessories and removes her own brightly colored shirt to avoid detection," the sheriff's office added.
According to a statement from Frederick County Public Schools, the teacher believed "there was a concern for safety" and acted in what the district called the "avoid strategy," which staff and students are trained to use when they believe there is an immediate threat to student safety.
There was no credible threat of violence at the school Thursday, the school district stressed.
"We are grateful that this was a non-credible threat, but we know that the experience was upsetting for the students involved and our community at large. We regret that this happened," the school district added.
When the students and the teacher arrived at the cafe, the teacher had store representatives call 911 and report that there were multiple stabbings at the school and later explained to dispatchers what she thinks happened, authorities said.
The teacher was taken into custody, which does not mean she was criminally arrested or charged, authorities said. She was taken to a hospital for evaluation but was not handcuffed, they added.
The teacher's name was not publicly released by authorities nor was her current status.
The school district and sheriff's office are conducting a joint investigation to determine if charges will be forthcoming, the sheriff's office said.
"As to why the teacher reported multiple stabbings, that is still part of the ongoing investigations," the sheriff's office said.
The school district said school officials held a meeting for parents of the impacted students to get more information and services for the children and will also have additional mental health staff at the school over the coming says for children and staff who need support, district officials said.
CNN reached out to the district for further comment.
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New to category protein offering with unique nighttime protein blend is added to the brand's popular shake and powder lineup.
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier Protein understands better than anyone the link between protein, a healthy sleep routine and staying on track with your health goals. Just in time for those sleep and health-inspired New Year's resolutions, the brand is excited to announce an innovative new nighttime offering – Premier Protein Good Night™ Nutrition Shakes and Hot Cocoa Mix.
A simple addition to your nighttime routine, Good Night products make it easy to soothe away the day's edges and unwind before bed. Formulated with an award-winning taste and unique nighttime protein blend, including a milk peptide with relaxing properties, Good Night contains 10g of protein and essential vitamins and minerals, like magnesium and zinc, which can have a calming effect on your body.
"We know that the average American wakes up feeling well-rested only three mornings out of the week," said Nick Stiritz, Vice President of US Brands, Premier Protein. "That's why we've leveraged our years of expertise in the protein category to design a product that helps to not only support a healthy sleep regimen, but also prepare you for a better day ahead."
Premier Protein Good Night comes in two formats including Nutrition Shakes and Hot Cocoa Mix.
- Premier Protein Good Night Nutrition Shakes: The perfect option for creating the evening ritual of your dreams. Each shake contains 10g of protein, 2g of sugar and 12 vitamins and minerals, including magnesium and zinc, which can have a calming effect on your body. Available in three dreamy flavors, Cozy Cocoa, Caramel Bliss and Dreamy Vanilla. They're terrific cold – and even cozier hot.
- Premier Protein Good Night Protein Hot Cocoa Mix: What's more comforting than a mug of rich, decadent hot cocoa? One that's full of soothing nutrients. Meet your new nighttime ritual, Premier Protein Good Night Protein Hot Cocoa Mix. Our mix is formulated with a unique nighttime protein blend including a milk peptide with relaxing properties to help soothe and calm you. Good Night Protein Hot Cocoa Mix gives you 10g of protein and 11 vitamins and minerals, like magnesium and zinc, which can help you relax.
Premier Protein Good Night products are now widely available online only at Amazon and Walmart. For more information about the new addition to the Premier Protein portfolio, please visit premierprotein.com/good-night. You can also learn more and find recipe inspiration on the Premier Protein Instagram, Facebook and Twitter pages.
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BellRing Brands, Inc. is a rapidly growing leader in the global convenient nutrition category offering ready-to-drink shake and powder protein products. Its primary brands, Premier Protein® and Dymatize®, appeal to a broad range of consumers and are distributed across a diverse network of channels including club, food, drug, mass, eCommerce, specialty and convenience. BellRing's commitment to consumers is to strive to make highly effective products that deliver best-in-class nutritionals and superior taste. For more information, visit www.bellring.com.
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El Taco H has been bringing its signature Mexico City-inspired selection of street tacos to Denton since opening in October. To go with their tacos, the restaurant also entertains customers by hosting a weekly game night to play a traditional household favorite for Mexican and Latino families.
That game is Lotería — basically Mexican bingo.
Raul Enciso, who co-owns the restaurant with Nick Bitz, said the restaurant has hosted Lotería every Wednesday night since last November.
“That's one of the biggest family games in Mexican culture,” Enciso said. “It’s something I grew up playing on the weekends with my family.”
Enciso said about 20 people come to play, and at times, the whole back patio gets packed (El Taco H has a great outdoor space, decorated with string lights).
Enciso said that while it is Mexican bingo, the images of the cards add more color to the game. Some of those images of the cards and board include el gallo (the rooster), la sirena (the mermaid) and la escalera (the ladder).
How to play Lotería
Originating in Italy in the 15th century, Lotería first moved to Spain before reaching Mexico in 1769. The game has become a household staple for Mexican and Latino families. Lotería was copyrighted in 1913.
Here's a rundown on how the game works:
- Each player gets a different board card that features different images.
- The announcer will determine at the beginning of each round whether a player must fill out the entire column or a row pattern of the board to decide the winner.
- The announcer will also shout and show the name of the cards to the players, as players mark their boards when they have a matching image.
- Once a player fills out their board, they shout “Lotería!” — usually as loud as they can.
- The announcer will verify the win, ending the round and resetting the game for another round.
It’s a simple game that can last hours.
Enciso said customers win prizes during El Taco H's game night, which include vouchers for food and drinks, Mexican candy, merchandise and more.
Keeping the food authentic
Enciso, who is originally from Mexico City, said he and Bitz went to Mexico almost every month to work on recipes for their restaurant before opening. He said he has a few friends with restaurants in Mexico City who helped them create the recipes.
Enciso said he feels like most Latino-based restaurants in the area initially start out authentic but eventually transition into becoming Tex-Mex as they slowly change their recipes.
That’s not the case for El Taco H.
The restaurant’s signature dish is an al pastor taco, which is marinated pork cooked on a trompo, or a vertical rotating spit, and topped with pineapple, onion and cilantro.
Its signature drink is the tlacuache — a smoky mezcal cocktail mixed with pineapple juice, jicama and rosemary syrup.
“We’re pretty set on who we are,” Enciso said. “This what we're going do, just deliver quality and show what Mexico City is all about.”
El H Taco, at 213 E. Hickory St., has Lotería night every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Food writer Julie Powell, who became an internet darling after blogging for a year about making every recipe in Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” leading to a book deal and a film adaptation, has died. She was 49.
Powell died of cardiac arrest Oct. 26 at her home in upstate New York, The New York Times reported. Her death was confirmed by Judy Clain, Powell’s email and editor in chief of Little, Brown.
“She was a brilliant writer and a daring, original person and she will not be forgotten,” Clain said in a statement. ”We are sending our deepest condolences to all who knew and loved Julie, whether personally or through the deep connections she forged with readers of her memoirs.”
Powell’s 2005 book “Julie & Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen” became the hit, Nora Ephron-directed film “Julie & Julia,” with the author portrayed in the movie by Amy Adams and Meryl Streep as Child.
Her sophomore and last effort — titled “Cleaving: A Story of Marriage, Meat and Obsession” — was a bit jarring in its honesty. Powell revealed she had an affair, the pain of loving two men at once, of her fondness for sadomasochism and even a bout of self-punishing sex with a stranger.
“People coming from the movie ‘Julie & Julia’ and picking up ‘Cleaving’ are going to be in for some emotional whiplash,” she told The Associated Press in 2009. “I don’t believe it’s going to be a Nora Ephron movie.”
Powell began her affair in 2004 as she was putting the finishing touches on her first book, a time she writes when she was “starry-eyed and vaguely discontented and had too much time on my hands.”
By 2006, she had landed an apprenticeship at a butcher shop two hours north of New York City, which offered an escape from her crumbling marriage and a place to explore her childhood curiosity with butchers.
“The way they held a knife in their hand was like an extension of themselves,” she said. “I’m a very clumsy person. I don’t play sports. That kind of physical skill is really foreign to me, and I’m really envious of that.”
The book explores the link between butchering and her own tortured romantic life. At one point, while cutting the connective tissue on a pig’s leg, she writes: “It’s sad, but a relief as well, to know that two things so closely bound together can separate with so little violence, leaving smooth surfaces instead of bloody shreds.”
Her book tapped into the growing interest in old school butchery and her experience slicing meat actually resulted in her eating less of it. She was an advocate for humanely raised and slaughtered animals.
“People want to get their hands dirty. People want to participate in the process. People want to know where their food is coming from,” Powell said. “People don’t want the mystery anymore.”
She is survived by her husband, Eric.
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Man charged with murder after body found in basement wrapped in plastic
CLEVELAND (WOIO/Gray News) - A 40-year-old Ohio man is facing several charges after police say a body was found in the basement of his home.
WOIO reports Paul Addicott II has been charged with murder, felonious assault, tampering with evidence, offenses against a human corpse, and cruelty against companion animals.
According to authorities, the charges stem from an incident on Nov. 16 when a man’s body was found wrapped in plastic inside Addicott’s home in Cuyahoga County.
Parma Police Department Lt. Daniel Ciryak said officers initially responded to the house that day for a domestic incident where Addicott was arrested after a woman was sent to the hospital.
Later that day, police said a family member went to the home to remove guns for safekeeping and discovered the body in the basement.
That family member called police and officers returned to the home, along with the Cuyahoga County medical examiner.
Authorities identified the body as 30-year-old Ryan Krebs. He died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to the medical examiner. Police said Krebs was reported missing on Aug. 25.
According to court documents, Krebs was murdered on Aug. 1.
On Tuesday, Addicott pleaded not guilty at his arraignment. The 40-year-old is currently being held on a $1 million bond at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center.
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COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) – The Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Criminal Investigation Division, with the assistance from the Copperas Cove Police Department, conducted a prostitution operation last week – which targeted individuals seeking to exploit and victimize minors online – as well as to identify and apprehend individuals suspected of using websites to solicit sexual acts from minors.
As a result of this operation, nine suspected child predators were arrested. The following individuals listed were arrested and are charged with Solicitation of Prostitution of a Person Younger than 18 Years of Age. All pictures are courtesy of the Copperas Cove Police Department:
53-year-old Allen Ward Maycroft, of Killeen, was arrested on Thursday and has a $25,000 bond.
27-year-old Andre Mikael Kpazahi, of Killeen, was arrested on Thursday and also has two charges of Abandon Endanger Child with Intent to Return. He has a $55,000 bond.
24-year-old Sterling Ray Alford, of Gatesville, was arrested on Friday and has a $25,000 bond.
51-year-old Joseph Brian O’Rourke, of Killeen, was arrested on Friday and has a $25,000 bond.
38-year-old Hermenegildo Prado-Perez, of Killeen, was arrested on Friday and has a $25,000 bond.
20-year-old Jayden Christopher Pullom, of Conyers, Georgia, was arrested on Friday and has a $25,000 bond.
24-year-old Darshan Jitendrabhai Patel, of Killeen, was arrested on Friday and has a $25,000 bond.
36-year-old Quincy Dandre Harris, of Killeen, was arrested on Friday, and has another charge of Unlawful Carrying of Weapon. He has a $29,000 bond.
42-year-old Benjamin Joseph Zupancic, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, was arrested on Friday and has a $25,000 bond.
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HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — The Group of Seven advanced economies are expected to announce a new set of sanctions against Russia to try to further hinder its war effort in Ukraine during their summit in Hiroshima, Japan.
In traveling to Japan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will help to drive home the need to better enforce measures meant to stifle Moscow’s war machine.
Russia is now the most-sanctioned country in the world, but there are questions about their effectiveness. EU Council President Charles Michel said the plan was to close loopholes and ensure the sanctions are painful for Russia, not for the countries enforcing them.
Here’s a look at what may be next, the sanctions so far, and the impact they have had on Russia’s economy and military effort.
WHAT THE G7 MIGHT DO
Michel said the 27-nation EU was focused on “shutting the door on loopholes and continuing to cut Russia off from critical supplies.” It is working on a plan to restrict trade in Russian diamonds and trace the trade to prevent Russia from skirting the restrictions. Russia exports about $4 billion worth of rough diamonds a year, nearly a third of the world’s total, and the lion’s share are cut and polished in India. The new sanctions follow an online summit in February where G7 leaders pledged to intensify enforcement through their sanctions watchdog Enforcement Coordination Mechanism to improve information sharing and enforcement. It has pledged to impose “severe costs” on other countries that evade or undermine them. “We will starve Russia of G7 technology, industrial equipment and services that support its war machine,” Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said.
CHINA ON THE LIST?
Some Chinese companies that are thought to be supplying components to Russia that can be used for military equipment are on the list of entities that might be sanctioned, an EU official said Saturday. China has so far not joined other countries in announcing any restrictions on trade with Russia, but it also has refrained from providing weapons or other materiel.
WHAT THE G7 AND OTHER WESTERN NATIONS HAVE DONE SO FAR
The list is long and growing longer.
On Friday, the United Kingdom announced new sanctions targeting Russian seizures of Ukrainian grain, advanced military technology and Moscow’s remaining revenue sources. It froze assets of 86 more individuals and entities including companies connected to Rosatom that support President Vladimir Putin’s war effort. Russian sovereign assets will stay frozen until “Russia agrees to pay for the damage it has caused in Ukraine,” the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said in a statement.
The U.S. began by targeting members of Putin’s inner circle and their families and banks considered crucial to the Kremlin and Russia’s military. The U.S. also moved to limit Russia’s power to raise money abroad. Sanctions are imposed on individuals listed on a Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List through the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control. The list has expanded to include people and companies around the globe allegedly involved in supporting Russia’s military. It works with the Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs Task Force, a multi-agency group that cooperates with other countries to investigate and prosecute oligarchs and others allied with Putin.
On Friday, the Department of State announced new sanctions on more than 200 entities, individuals, vessels and aircraft, targeting Russia’s energy, military, technology, and metals and mining sectors. They also focused on entities and people involved in unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children and seizures of Ukrainian grain.
The EU has enforced sanctions largely in line with those imposed by the U.S., Britain and Canada. Since all 27 of its members must agree unanimously, the process can be a bit slower, officials say. The EU has imposed 10 rounds of sanctions on Russia since President Vladimir Putin ordered his forces into Ukraine on Feb. 24. Banks, companies and the energy sector have been hit. Well over 1,000 officials are subject to asset freezes and travel bans.
Japan stepped up its sanctions in February, freezing assets of Russians and Russian companies and suspending visas for some. It froze the assets of some financial institutions and banned exports of items that can be used for military purposes, dual-use goods, some commodities and semiconductors.
Canada has sanctioned dozens of Russians and Russian companies, including leaders of Russian state-owned energy company Gazprom and six energy sector entities.
WHY THEY SAY MORE SANCTIONS ARE NEEDED
G7 officials say they are seeing more and more evasion of sanctions. “High tech exports to third countries, from micro-processors and sensors for Russian cruise missiles to chips in military communications equipment, make their way onwards to Russia and end up in weapons used against Ukraine on the battlefield. We must put a stop to this,” von der Leyen said Friday.
THE IMPACT OF SANCTIONS SO FAR
Western sanctions have hit Russian banks, wealthy individuals and technology imports. Initially, the ruble plunged, foreign businesses fled and prices soared. A top Treasury Department official said U.S. sanctions and export controls have degraded Russia’s ability to replace more than 9,000 pieces of military equipment lost in the war. But economic life for ordinary Russians hasn’t changed much.
Russia’s exports to China, India and Turkey have surged since sanctions were imposed following the invasion of Ukraine, while those to Western countries and their allies Japan and South Korea have fallen sharply. The sanctions on Russian fossil fuels — such as the price cap on oil — have worked but their impact has been blunted by surging exports to China and India. Russia has managed to continue importing computer chips and other high tech items from the U.S. that have been routed through other transit points like Hong Kong and Taiwan.
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Is there anything cozier and more relaxing than sitting around a fire? Lighting a fire in your fireplace in fall or winter is a great way to stay warm and cozy, but once spring and summer roll around, an outdoor fire pit is a must-have addition to your backyard.
If you don’t have an outdoor fire pit due to the simple fact that it seems like a lot of work, don’t worry — you don’t have to dig a hole in your yard. While you could install an in-ground pit, you can also buy an outdoor fire pit that you can put anywhere, from a yard to a patio or deck. Not only are outdoor fire pits much easier to set up, but you also don’t need very much space. So have no fear if you don’t have a large yard or giant deck.
Outdoor fire pits can help keep you warm during colder nights, add to a cozy atmosphere and even be used for cooking dinner — from hot dogs to foil packets full of meat or veggies and, of course, s’mores. They’re also a good way to keep mosquitoes away during outdoor gatherings, because bugs tend to avoid the smoke.
Outdoor fire pits also aren’t as expensive as you may think, with many priced under $100 and some that are even less than $50.
Take a look at some of the highest-rated outdoor fire pits for sale online now for cozy spring and summer nights:
Bonfire Stainless Steel Wood Burning Outdoor Fire Pit
This Bonfire Stainless Steel Wood Burning Outdoor Fire Pit from Wayfair measures 14 inches in width by 19.5 inches in height. Regularly at $350, it is currently 26% off, priced at $260.
The stainless steel bonfire pit uses a double wall that creates clean gasification and secondary combustion, which allows fuel to burn more completely and with less smoke. To use, simply put wood inside the pit, then light it with a match or lighter.
The fire pit can be placed anywhere outdoors, but if you’re using it on a wooden deck, be sure to put it on a heat-resistant barrier. To clean, simply wipe it with a dry cloth and be sure to store in a cool and dry location so it doesn’t get rained or snowed on.
This fire pit has more than 3,700 reviews and a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, with over 3,450 customers giving it a full 5 stars. Reviewers call the pit the “best purchase ever,” say it works exceptionally well and does not blow smoke in their faces like a traditional fire pit would.
“We are so very happy with our Solo Stove! No more lighting a fire and smelling like it for hours,” wrote one reviewer, who gave the pit 5 stars. “The fire (is) so pure and beautiful; you could sit and stare at it for hours. As long as your wood is dry, there truly is no smoke. It is easy to clean and store with the cover. We received ours with a small dent in the side and Wayfair was wonderful. Quick and easy to work with.”
Best Choice Products Gas Fire Pit Table
Regularly priced at $300, this Best Choice Products 28-Inch Gas Fire Pit Table on Amazon is currently on sale for $200, a savings of $100.
Available in brown or gray, this fire pit uses a 20-pound propane tank and creates fully adjustable heat over a removable bed of glass beads. The gas tank holder is attached via a magnetic side door, so you can quickly change the tank, but it is concealed when in use. Made of weather-resistant wicker woven over a steel frame, it comes with a durable fabric cover. You can also cover the pit with the removable lid to create a small table if you’re not in need of a fire.
With more than 1,400 reviews, the propane fire pit has 4.6 out of 5 stars. About 76% of customers give it a full 5 stars. Customers say it’s easy to assemble and that it has a great heat output. It’s clearly a great addition to your patio!
Tranquility Tabletop Fireplace
Need an option under $100? This Tranquility Tabletop Fireplace from Wayfair is currently on sale for $92. Made of 16-gauge steel, the tabletop fire pit is designed to be portable so you can use it at home for parties or take it with you for camping or tailgating.
No tools are required for assembly and it uses manufactured fire logs, so you don’t have to worry about chopping up wood or bringing it with you if you’re taking the pit somewhere other than your backyard. The pit’s side panels feature a design that is both attractive and functional, as it helps disperse heat and provide protection from sparks.
The fire pit has more than 200 reviews, with a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Customers say it’s easy to use, convenient and adds tranquility to the space. They also note that the small size makes it great for placing on tables.
Yaheetech Multifunctional Fire Pit Table
For a lower-priced option, this Yaheetech Multifunctional Fire Pit Table regularly costs $140 on Amazon, but is currently on sale for $80. Made of steel, the 32-inch fire pit features a mesh lid to prevent embers from blowing around. It also comes with a log grate, poker and waterproof cover, which helps prevents rust when it gets rained on.
When not in use as a fire pit, you can put a cooking grate (not included) over the flames or fill it with ice and drinks. It is large enough to grill multiple meats and vegetables or hold canned drinks or bottles of wine.
The pit has more than 3,500 reviews and a total rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. More than 70% of customers give the pit a full 5-star rating, saying it is easy to assemble and perfect for using either as a pit for bonfires or as a grill for cooking food.
Singlyfire Outdoor Wood Burning Bonfire Pit
The cheapest option on this list, this Singlyfire Outdoor Wood Burning Bonfire Pit is only $45 on Amazon. You can save an additional 10% when clipping a coupon before adding it to your cart.
The product can be used as a fire pit, grill or bonfire pit. The 22-inch fire pit fits in your backyard or you can take it camping, to the beach or on an RV trip. It is easy to put together, as you simply attach the legs and outer rim. The 22-inch pit comes with a fire poker, mesh spark screen and log grate.
With more than 1,500 reviews, the pit has a total rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Customers say it’s great for a little fire, easy to assemble and move and comes at a great price.
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Nantes draw 2-2 at home with Ajaccio November 13, 2022 20:49 9:31 min Nantes tied with Ajaccio 2-2 on matchday 15 of Ligue 1. Ajaccio Ligue 1 Nantes -Latest Videos 9:31 min Nantes draw 2-2 at home with Ajaccio 12:11 min Montpellier and Reims split points after draw 7:43 min Moffi's goal wasn't enough to beat Strasbourg 9:47 min Weah and Jonathan David win before Qatar 2022 3:17 min Galtier had 'MNM' concerns 8:44 min Report: PSG 5-0 Auxerre 8:54 min Victory for Rennes as they beat Toulouse 2-1 9:47 min 0-7: Galatasaray demolish Basaksehir 8:57 min 2-1: Brilliant win from Lens against Clermont 8:15 min 1-2: Giresunspor beat Fenerbahce
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia and 41 other states will be proceeding with their litigation against Indivior Inc., the producers of an opioid withdrawal treatment drug, Attorney General Jason Miyares announced on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
Indivior Inc. produces Suboxone, a medication that can serve as a supplementary form of treatment for people in recovery from opioid addiction. This medication is frequently used to alleviate withdrawal symptoms.
The litigation alleges that Indivior Inc. attempted to illegally switch production of Suboxone from tablets to a film form, while at the same time attempting to eliminate the market for tablets. This not only would preserve Indivior Inc.’s monopoly on the drug, but delay production of a generic version.
“The decisions made by Indivior Inc. caused purchasers to pay artificially high prices for a leading opioid addiction treatment, making access to recovery more difficult for Virginians while putting more money into the pockets of the manufacturers amid a national opioid crisis,” a statement from Miyares’ office said.
United States District Judge Mitchell Goldberg for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania denied Indivior Inc.’s motion for summary judgement, meaning the states pursuing the suit can proceed with the litigation.
A trial has not yet been scheduled but is expected next year.
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The free interactive online event will highlight the science supporting fragrance safety
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) will hold its first-ever virtual Annual Science Symposium on November 30, 2022, capping off a year of groundbreaking safety assessment and research publication.
In this four-hour, multi-track event, RIFM's scientists will highlight recently published and ongoing research that will significantly impact the future of the science supporting fragrance safety. In addition, RIFM's staff will provide details and answer audience questions about its internationally recognized safety assessment program, including where to freely download its peer-reviewed and published research and safety assessments. The event will also highlight the institute's comprehensive database, its approach to assessing the safe use of Natural Complex Substances (NCS), and the animal-alternative-focused research strategy guiding RIFM's activities currently and into the future.
"The symposium will provide fragrance safety stakeholders worldwide the opportunity to meet the scientists and staff working to ensure that the world can safely enjoy their favorite fragranced products," explained RIFM's Vice President, Anne Marie Api, Ph.D., who heads RIFM's research program. "Everyone from those creating fragrances to regulators and consumers will find something of interest to them."
"As RIFM completes its first round of discrete raw material safety assessments and gears up to take on the NCS assessments, we feel this is the ideal time to tell our story to a broader audience who may not already be aware of the half-century of safety analysis work RIFM has already performed," said RIFM President, James C. Romine, Ph.D.
WHEN: November 30, 2022, 8:00 AM – noon EST
WHERE: events.hubilo.com/RIFM-science-2022/register
The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) assesses the safety of fragrance ingredients by the most current, internationally accepted guidelines—and has done so since its founding in 1966. RIFM's fragrance ingredient Safety Assessment program draws from its comprehensive database of over 75,000 references, more than 135,000 human health and environmental studies, and the existing scientific literature. All of RIFM's findings are reviewed and approved by an independent panel of academic experts, The Expert Panel for Fragrance Safety (fragrancesafetypanel.org), with no ties to the fragrance industry and submitted for peer-reviewed publication in the scientific literature. In addition, all of RIFM's published Safety Assessments and Research are free to the public via fragrancematerialsafetyresource.elsevier.com.
Contact:
Gary Sullivan
gsullivan@rifm.org
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ARLINGTON, Tenn. (WREG) — The tight-knit town of Arlington is now mourning the loss of one of its own after three football players were killed in a shooting at the University of Virginia Monday.
Police say they’ve arrested a former football player Monday morning more than an hour’s drive away from the scene of the shooting in Charlottesville, Virginia that left three people dead and two others wounded.
One of the three University of Virginia football players killed in that shooting former football and track star Devin Chandler who played at Arlington High School for the first three years of his high school career before moving away.
He earned academic and athletic honors in football and track during his time at Arlington. Chandler went on to play two seasons for the University of Wisconsin before transferring to the University of Virginia and becoming the Cavaliers’ wide receiver.
The tight knit town of Arlington is now mourning the loss of one of its own. In a statement, the school district said although Chandler did not graduate from Arlington High, his impact as a tiger will live on.
We’re heartbroken to learn about the death of a former Arlington High student and football player, Devin Chandler. He was tragically killed in the shooting last night at the University of Virginia. Although Devin did not graduate from AHS, having moved to North Carolina his senior year, we know his impact as a Tiger will live on with his Arlington teammates and those who knew him. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
For many years, Arlington, Tennessee was home for Chandler when his family moved before his freshman year of high school. He started on the varsity team at Arlington High in 2016 and went on to be voted first-team all-region receiver twice.
His former coach Adam Sykes released a statement saying:
It’s devastating to hear what happened to Devin. No one deserves this but especially not a kid like Devin. He was one of the happiest young men I ever had to privilege of knowing. He was always smiling, and you saw him with every kind of group in the school. He just wanted to make those around him as happy as he was.
Devin’s family moved to Arlington before his freshman year, and athletically, we knew from the moment we saw him he was a very gifted player with a lot of potential. He started with the varsity team as a sophomore as a wide receiver and defensive back. He was voted 1st Team All-Region Receiver both his sophomore and junior years, so he was always a player we could count on. Even during his junior year when his dad passed away in the middle of the season, he came to me and said, “Coach, I want to play this week. My dad would want me to play this week.” That was just his character: always thinking of others.
It’s clear he’s remembered. When the news of his death spread this morning at the high school, teachers and people who knew him were immediately reminded of his goodness. Everyone gravitated towards him because of his personality, and his talent in football and track were just added reasons to root for his success. We lost him way too soon.”
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UPDATE: Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith were released on bond Thursday, according to online records. Read more.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Five former Tennessee police officers were charged Thursday in the beating death of Tyre Nichols, according to online records.
The officers, who were fired after Nichols’ death, were booked into the Shelby County Jail on Thursday morning, the records showed.
Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr., and Justin Smith were indicted by a grand jury Thursday and taken into custody.
Smith, Bean, Haley, Martin and Mills were each charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault, two counts of aggravated kidnapping, two counts of official misconduct and official oppression.
Bond for Haley has been set at $350,000 and $250,000 for Bean, Mills, and Smith.
Nichols, 29, died Jan. 10, three days after a traffic stop by Memphis Police that ended with Nichols severely injured in a hospital.
► Continuing coverage of Tyre Nichols Investigation
Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy immediately asked the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to conduct an independent investigation into the use of force by Memphis police officers.
The five Memphis Police officers were fired last Friday for violation of policy. City officials said they were notified Jan. 15.
On Jan. 18, U.S. Attorney Kevin Ritz announced the U.S. Attorney’s Office in coordination with the FBI and the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice opened a civil rights investigation into the death of Tyre Nichols.
Nichols’ family has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump to represent them. The family’s legal team said Nichols was returning to his parents’ home in Hickory Hill after taking pictures of the sunset at Shelby Farms Park.
They said officers beat Nichols for three minutes in an encounter they compared to the 1991 Rodney King police beating in Los Angeles.
Video of the incident has been released by Memphis Police to the family. Mulroy says the City of Memphis will release video of the incident “sometime after 6 p.m. Friday.”
“The world is watching us and we need to show the world what lessons we can learn from this tragedy,” Mulroy said. “I’m hopeful that we can show them who I know us to be: a community working towards positive change here in Memphis and Shelby County.”
David Rausch, director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, described the video as “absolutely appalling.”
“Let me be clear: What happened here does not at all reflect proper policing. This was wrong, and this was criminal,” Rausch said.
Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis on Wednesday night released a more than four-minute-long YouTube video in which she describes the events surrounding Nichols’ death as “heinous, reckless, and inhumane.”
► Watch CJ Davis’ complete statement here
“Aside from being your chief of police, I am a citizen of this community, we share; I am a mother, I am a caring human being who wants the best for all of us; this is not just a professional failing. This is a failing of basic humanity toward another individual. This incident was heinous, reckless, and inhumane; and in the vein of transparency when the video is released in the coming days, you will see this for yourselves,” she said in part.
In addition to the five officers charged Thursday, Davis said in the statement that other officers also are under investigation.
Two Memphis Fire Department personnel also have been relieved of duty pending an investigation.
A GoFundMe page verified by a company spokesperson has been created to help support Tyre Nichols’ family. If you would like to donate, click here.
Watch Friday
► Mayor Jim Strickland and Police Chief CJ Davis will be guests on WREG’s “Live At 9” at 9 a.m. (CT) on News Channel 3 for their first local interview following the indictment of five Memphis officers.
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APPLETON – The Wausau Post 10 Legion baseball team won its first two games at the Appleton Legion Tournament on Saturday, defeating La Crosse 3-1 and Green Bay 14-2, to extend its winning streak to four.
Wausau scored all three of its runs of the opening game against La Crosse in the bottom of the fifth inning as Lane Juedes connected for a two-run double and Ethan Graham scored on an error.
Dylan Ackermann went the distance for the Bulldogs, striking out five without a walk and allowing just four hits and an unearned run in seven innings of work.
Juedes and Bryce Heil each had two hits for Wausau.
Against Green Bay, Evan Graff had a five-inning complete game to earn the win for Wausau.
The Bulldogs scored four times in the first inning and added eight more in the third to blow it open.
Juedes was 3-for-4 and scored three times, and Isaiah Piscitello had three doubles and four RBI to pace the Wausau offense.
Graham, Wes Schneider and Graff each had two hits as well.
Wausau (21-13) will play two more games at the tournament on Sunday, taking on host Appleton Post 38 at 11 a.m. and Germantown at 1:30 p.m.
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The city that never sleeps is trying to shut down its most popular all-night buffet, and officials are sure some famous locals won't be happy about it.
"We are about to do something that no one has had the political will or political capital to pull off over the past 50 years," explained New York's Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch. "And I want to be clear: The rats are absolutely going to hate this announcement."
"But the rats don't run the city. We do."
New York is vowing to fight rats on their turf: the garbage
Starting on April 1, 2023, New Yorkers will be fined for putting their trash on the curb before 8 p.m. in the latest attempt to cull the city's rampant rat population. The current rule allows residents to begin setting out trash at 4 p.m.
New York's Sanitation Department has reported more than 21,600 rat complaints so far this year. That's a roughly 71% increase since October 2020.
City officials chalk up the rattling increase to the pandemic, when work-from-home policies and outdoor dining measures left a five o'clock shadow of sidewalk trash bags on the daily.
New York's overnight trash collectors currently haul about 5 million pounds per night — and that's just one-quarter of the total round-the-clock collection in the city. Rats, meanwhile, only require about 28 grams of food per day to survive.
Mayor Eric Adams is embracing his rat 'murderer' label
This is far from the first time city officials have promised deaths by diet.
While he was Brooklyn borough president in 2019, now-Mayor Eric Adams stood above a pile of rat corpses that were lured into a vat of toxic chemicals by sunflower seeds and Oreo cookies.
"Everyone that knows me — they know one thing. I hate rats," Adams said earlier this week. "When we started killing them in Borough Hall, some of the same folks were criticizing us and called me a murderer because I was killing rats.
"Well, you know what? We're going to kill rats."
City residents are pessimistic about the plan
The persistent pest problem has already led some residents to vigilantism.
A patrol of hunting dogs has walked infested streets for nearly three decades. One Bronx building superintendent told the Daily News that he has started shooting vermin with airsoft rifles. Even Central Park herons have been spotted extinguishing rats with a single gulp.
The mayor's new plan is eliciting skepticism that a few trash-free hours could ever get sidewalks squeaky clean enough to stop the scourge.
But the rules could at least send New York scurrying into a new era, says the New York City Councilmember Shaun Abreu, who sponsored the bill.
"New Yorkers will not have to fear as many rats hide in late-night shadows or rampage through our subway system and sidewalks," he said. "Like the fax machine, typewriter, and Blackberry, our current collection schedule will soon be seen as comically archaic."
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ZHONGSHAN, China, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CHiQ is a brand that is synonymous with improving quality of life by offering smart appliances that handles chores with less time, giving consumers +More. Adhering to our mantra of offering +Value, the all new CHiQ UltraSlim Monitor will amaze you will its lightweight portability, refined aesthetics and stunning clarity.
Surprisingly Slim and Compact
Its compact and ultraSlim design is comparable to pages of a book, with simple but striking aesthetics featuring a metal bezel-less design, it stand out in any home or office environment as an ornamental centerpiece, At only 8mm, the monitor can also be adjusted easily between 5-15 degrees, giving you the most comfortable perspective for work and play.
Stable on All Sides for Great Comfort
Perched on a more stable V-shaped metal stand and supported by a VESA stand adapter for stability on all angles, the UltraSlim Series is catered to the most comfortable views, and stability you can depend on. It features 24", 27", 32" widescreen monitor equipped with full HD display, and 1.07 billion colors for images of amazing clarity and the most vivid visions,
Your Perfect Assistant for Work and Play
The CHiQ UltraSlim Monitor is ultra-versatile and blends seamlessly into your setup, whether at home or at the office. Boasting a low blue light display, it effectively reduces the damage caused by blue light to the eyes, and reduces visual fatigue so you can manage multiple projects via its comprehensive display, This amazing assistant also supports Freesync/FPS/RTS game profiles and modes, with cutting-edge graphics to take your gaming to the next level.
Double Whammy
Finally, combine two CHiQ UltraSlim Monitors to create a truly amazing display setup, offering a larger field of view, as well as great office or gaming experience at a more cost-effective price.
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HOUSTON — A Democrat who is the top official in Texas’ largest county on Thursday acknowledged problems around Houston on Election Day that included paper ballot shortages and delayed openings of polling locations, but waved off an unfolding investigation by state police as political.
State election officials have said they heard of no widespread voting problems in Texas, where Republicans resoundingly won every statewide office and turnout was lower than in the 2018 midterms.
But Republican Gov. Greg Abbott this week said “widespread problems” in Harris County — which Democrats comfortably carried in statewide races — warrant investigation. That was followed by the the local district attorney, Democrat Kim Ogg, asking the Texas Rangers to look into “alleged irregularities” that she said could include criminal conduct, although her office has not publicly said what specific allegations warrant investigating.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, a Democrat who narrowly won reelection as the county’s chief executive against a Republican challenger, said she will ask local election department to improve. But she said difficulties at polling sites were not intentional and accused critics of stoking conspiracies.
“It’s no surprise that all this happens in the largest county in Texas, when clearly the folks that are peddling this didn’t like the outcome of the elections in this county,” she said.
Clifford Tatum, the county’s elections administrator, told commissioners Tuesday that one polling location opened “critically late” and that some ran out of paper, leading to election judges sending voters to other locations.
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, a Houston Republican, said one polling location had trouble getting more paper after being given enough for only 600 ballots. He said the difficulties undermine public confidence in elections.
“This is not about election denial. These are real voter irregularities that have to be investigated,” Bettencourt said.
The Texas Department of Public Safety, which includes the Texas Rangers, did not immediately return a message Thursday seeking comment about the investigation.
At Tuesday’s commissioners court meeting, Tatum said an early assessment found the need for a revamped communication system between the precinct judge and the call center that handles requests for help. More than two dozen people spoke at the meeting, which at one point grew so heated that commissioners paused the proceedings.
“We have an elections plan. We followed the plan. Some of the plan didn’t go as anticipated,” Tatum said.
Delayed openings at a dozen polling places on Nov. 8 resulted in a judge extending voting by one hour in the nation’s third-most populous county. But the Texas Supreme Court later stayed that order, resulting in provisional ballots cast during that time being put aside.
The smaller Bell County, which Republicans carried, also extended voting by one hour because of technical problems. County officials said no one challenged the more than 300 ballots cast during that time.
Democrat Rodney Ellis, a former state senator and now a Harris County commissioner, acknowledged the county should have had more election resources but said officials were adjusting to new rules passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature. Those included requirements for paper voting systems, which had bipartisan support.
Harris County is no stranger to frustration and anger over voting. In March, the county’s previous election administrator appointed by Democrats, Isabel Longoria, resigned after issues in the March primary that included about 10,000 mail ballots that weren’t counted the day of the election and a lack of poll workers.
Late-returning vote counts in Harris County have long frustrated election watchers in Texas, including when local Republican officials were in charge of the process. The county’s efforts to expand voting during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 also spurred Republicans to impose new restrictions that took effect this year, including a ban on drive-thru voting and 24-hour polling locations.
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Weber reported from Austin, Texas.
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MOSCOW, Russia — The Kremlin warned Thursday that a possible prisoner swap with the United States involving American basketball star Brittney Griner needs to be negotiated quietly without fanfare.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that Washington had offered Russia a deal that would bring home Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan. A person familiar with the matter said the U.S. government proposed trading convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for Whelan and Griner.
Asked about the U.S. offer, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov replied that prisoner swaps were typically negotiated discreetly behind the scenes.
“We know that such issues are discussed without any such release of information,” Peskov told reporters during a conference call. “Normally, the public learns about it when the agreements are already implemented.”
He emphasized that “no agreements have been finalized” and refused to provide further details.
In a separate statement, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Russian and U.S. officials have conducted negotiations about possible prisoner exchanges and “there has been no concrete result yet.”
“We proceed from the assumption that interests of both parties should be taken into account during the negotiations,” Zakharova said.
Blinken’s comments marked the first time the U.S. government publicly revealed any concrete action it has taken to secure Griner's release. The two-time Olympic gold medalist and player for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury was arrested at a Moscow airport in mid-February when inspectors found vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage.
In a sharp reversal of previous policy, Blinken said he expects to speak with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss the proposed prisoner deal and other matters. It would be their first phone call since before Russia sent its troops into Ukraine.
Russia has for years expressed interest in the release of Bout, a Russian arms dealer once labeled the “Merchant of Death.” He was sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2012 on charges that he schemed to illegally sell millions of dollars in weapons.
Griner’s trial on drug charges started in a court outside Moscow this month, and she testified Wednesday that she didn’t know how the cartridges ended up in her bag but that she had a doctor’s recommendation to use cannabis to treat career-related pain.
The 31-year-old has pleaded guilty but said she had no criminal intent in bringing the cartridges to Russia and packed in haste for her return to play in a Russian basketball league during the WNBA’s offseason. She faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of transporting drugs.
On Wednesday, Griner testified that a language interpreter translated only a fraction of what was being said while she was detained at Moscow’s airport and that officials told her to sign documents, but “no one explained any of it to me.”
Griner also said that besides the poor translation, she received no explanation of her rights or access to a lawyer during the initial hours of her detention. She said she used a translation app on her phone to communicate with a customs officer.
Her arrest came at a time of heightened tensions between Moscow and Washington ahead of Russia sending troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24. Griner’s five months of detention have raised strong criticism among teammates and supporters in the United States.
The Biden administration has faced political pressure to free Griner and other Americans whom the U.S. has declared to be “wrongfully detained” — a designation sharply rejected by Russian officials.
Whelan, a corporate security executive from Michigan, was sentenced to 16 years in prison on espionage charges in 2020. He and his family have vigorously asserted his innocence. The U.S. government has denounced the charges as false.
Washington has long resisted prisoner swaps out of concern that they could encourage additional hostage-taking and promote false equivalency between a wrongfully detained American and a foreign national regarded as justly convicted.
In April, however, the government struck a deal to trade U.S. Marine veteran Trevor Reed for jailed Russian pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko.
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Matthew Lee and Eric Tucker in Washington contributed to this report.
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Here’s where to get the best fudge in NJ on National Fudge Day
I don’t know about you but when I think of fudge, my mind immediately heads to the shore. It’s like saltwater taffy, when you’re on the boardwalk, it’s a must-buy.
National Fudge Day is on June 16 so naturally you need to head out to get some for a guilt-free cheat snack.
For whatever reason, any time I even hear the word fudge, I think of “A Christmas Story” movie.
Did you know that fudge was made by accident? Apparently, a confectioner tried to make caramel, messed up the recipe, and ended up making fudge instead.
The great thing about how diverse New Jersey is is that you don’t need to drive down to the shore (on a Friday of all days) to get your fudge fix.
There are plenty of fudge shops, candy stores, bakeries, etc., around the state that sell homemade fudge.
Make sure to stop by one of these on June 16 or any day you’re craving some fudge:
The Fudge Shoppe in Flemington
Lucille’s Own Make Candies in Manahawkin and LBI
Van Holten’s Chocolate in Brick and Seaside
The Original Fudge Kitchen in Cape May, Wildwood, Stone Harbor & Ocean City
Laura’s Fudge Shop in Wildwood
Meyer’s House of Sweets in Wyckoff
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The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5's Morning Show Producer Kristen. Any opinions expressed are her own.
Questions, corrections, or comments? Send Producer Kristen an email at kristen.accardi@townsquaremedia.com or follow her on Instagram.
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