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LONDON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Basis—an international insight consultancy headquartered in London, with offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City—today announced its best fiscal year in the company's 30-year history, posting record growth, profitability, and hiring, for the fiscal year ending in March 2022.
"Basis was built on the belief that we could maintain the culture, service and quality of a boutique agency, while delivering world-class insights to clients around the globe," said Rune Mortensen, Basis' Group CEO. "Our performance this past year shows our approach is resonating. I couldn't be more excited for our future, and more humbled by the fact that our clients continue to look to our team to for business intelligence, research and insights that drive real value."
Highlights of Basis' record-setting fiscal year included:
- Year-over-year gross revenue growth of 20% percent across Basis' business lines, Consumer/B2B, Health, and Social
- New business and organic growth resulting in a 21 percent increase in the Consumer/B2B division, 13 percent increase in the Health division, and an outstanding 420 percent increase in its most recently launched Social division
- A team of 100+ employees, a 33 percent increase from the start of the previous fiscal year
"We are incredibly proud of our teams for this record achievement," said Charlotte Smith, Basis' Global Head of Qualitative. "In order to continue to grow strategically and profitably, our long-term efforts have significant emphasis on investing in top talent and expanding our services to deliver transformational insights for our clients."
Basis strong FY 2022 performance has continued into the first quarter of the new fiscal year, including several new senior-level hires and continued investment in the future growth of the business.
"In the coming weeks, we look forward to announcing several meaningful milestones that will further position us for success in serving our clients," Katie Buckley, Managing Partner at Basis Chicago, said. "These strategic moves will include the hiring of additional industry expertise, alongside increased investments aimed at expanding our presence in the United States."
For more information about Basis' unique services and its team, visit https://www.basisresearch.com/.
About Basis Group
Basis Group is an award-winning international insight consultancy, fusing a range of approaches – quantitative and qualitative primary research, behavioral sciences, cultural insights and semiotics, creative illustration and design – to drive growth and disruption for its clients. Basis is based in the United States and United Kingdom, but also operates in more than 60 countries worldwide and across a wide spectrum of audiences and verticals in the Consumer, B2B, health and social sectors. For more information about Basis, visit https://www.basisresearch.com/.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Root Brands has partnered with the International Science Nutrition Society (ISNS) to do third party testing and collaborations with scientists, doctors, researchers, hospitals, and companies, in science and nutrition. Focusing on education and research in the areas of the environment, health, wellness, medicine, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, nutrition, biotech, phytology, and ecology.
ISNS acquires and shares knowledge while providing emotional, mental, and spiritual expertise through a mind, body, spirit and soul approach platform. ISNS is comprised of world-renowned doctors, healthcare professionals, and research scientists with extensive backgrounds in the science, nutrition, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries.
It is important to ISNS's founder, Dr. Christina Rahm, a mother of four, that ISNS offers memberships to any individual interested in science and nutrition. Dr. Rahm states, "Every loving and caring mother and father can be scientist and nutrition experts. They need to be to take care of their family. There is nothing that makes individuals want to gain knowledge more than trying to help others through improved health. ISNS welcomes all individuals dedicated to this endeavor of betterment of self and others."
This community was created on the principle that the science behind nutrition is often demoted to addressing problems without solving the root cause of the issue. ISNS is an evidence-based society where science is integrated into all areas of health and wellness. The members have access to the latest research and case studies in these areas. ISNS also provides opportunities for research and grants with an extensive library of resources on natural ingredients, minerals, vitamins, and plants. The Root Brands has partnered with ISNS for case studies, scientific guidance, research and education. Root's founder, Clayton Thomas states, "I partnered with ISNS to get third-party testing and case studies done on products internationally. Due to ISNS's global reach, they have been able to conduct a great deal of work on products which will be beneficial to consumers all over the world."
ISNS is a membership only community, encompassing medical professionals, students, mothers, academics, healthcare providers, scientists, and researchers worldwide. There are three levels of membership: basic, associate, and professional. To register and to learn: sciencenutritionsociety.com
Socials:
Website - sciencenutritionsociety.com
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Two former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s killing told a judge Monday that they have rejected plea deals that would have resulted in three-year prison sentences, setting the stage for trial in October.
Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng are charged with aiding and abetting both second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s death. They and Thomas Lane were working with Derek Chauvin when he pinned Floyd’s neck with his knee for more than nine minutes as the 46-year-old Black man said he couldn’t breathe and eventually grew still.
The killing, captured in bystander video, sparked protests worldwide and a reckoning on racial injustice. Chauvin, who is white, was convicted of second-degree murder last year and sentenced to 22 1/2 years on the state charge.
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill had set a limited window for accepting a plea deal ahead of trial, and Monday’s brief hearing served to formalize the ex-officers’ rejections of the state’s offers.
“It would be lying for me to accept any plea offer,” said Thou, who held back concerned bystanders as Chauvin pinned Floyd.
Thao, Kueng and Lane were convicted in federal court in February of violating Floyd’s civil rights.
Lane, who held Floyd’s legs and twice asked if he should be turned on his side, was sentenced to 2 1/2 years. Thao was sentenced to 3 1/2 years. Kueng, who pinned Floyd’s back, was sentenced to 3 years.
Assistant Attorney General Matt Frank said plea negotiations began in earnest in May and continued into June. The offers would have dropped the charge of aiding and abetting murder, and the officers’ state time would have run concurrently with the federal sentences.
The trial is scheduled to begin Oct. 24, with opening statements Nov. 7.
Lane avoided a state trial by pleading guilty in May to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in a deal that calls for a three-year sentence. His sentencing is Sept. 21.
Chauvin was sentenced to 21 years on the federal civil rights charge. He remains in the state’s maximum security prison at Oak Park Heights pending his transfer to federal prison. The other three remain free on bail.
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The Pac-12 announced Wednesday it was scrapping its divisional format for the upcoming football season moments after the NCAA Division I Council tossed out requirements that dictate how conferences can determine a champion.
The Pac-12 will now pair the teams with the highest conference winning percentages in its title game after 11 seasons of matching winners of the North and South divisions.
Other conferences are expected to follow, most notably the 14-team Atlantic Coast Conference. The ACC is looking to implement a new scheduling model as soon as 2023.
To have a conference title game, NCAA rules previously required leagues to split into divisions if they could not play a full round-robin schedule. The 10-member Big 12 wound up deciding to resume its title game even without divisions in part to raise the profile of the winner for playoff consideration.
That was clearly on the minds of Pac-12 executives, too.
“Our goal is to place our two best teams in our Pac-12 football championship game, which we believe will provide our conference with the best opportunity to optimize CFP invitations and ultimately win national championships,” Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff said. “Today’s decision is an important step towards that goal and immediately increases both fan interest in, and the media value of, our football championship game.”
The D-I Council also approved a Football Oversight Committee recommendation meant to aid with roster management, lifting the yearly scholarship cap of 25.
While the maximum of 25 so-called initial counters will be waived for the next two years, the overall scholarship limit of 85 per team in the Bowl Subdivision and 63 in the Championship Subdivision will remain in place. The change, backed by the American Football Coaches’ Association, is aimed at helping teams replenish rosters that have been thinned by transfers.
Still pending is a proposal to set designated periods when players can enter the transfer portal and be immediately eligible at a new school. Football coaches proposed two, multiweek dates, starting after the regular season in late fall and again after spring practices typically end in late April.
Because similar windows would likely be needed for other sports that proposal is being handled by the NCAA’s Division I transformation committee, which is expected to hand down recommendations this summer.
The Pac-12 said its the nine-game conference schedule based on divisions in place for this season will be unchanged, but models for future seasons will be reviewed.
The ACC is considering a 3-5-5 model for football scheduling that would have teams playing three opponents as permanent scheduling partners annually then rotating the other 10 teams over two seasons in the eight-game schedule (five one year, five the next).
The change addresses two issues with the current seven-team divisions and one permanent cross-over rival set-up: Conference members going years without playing each other and imbalanced divisions that have at times created lopsided matchups in the league title game.
Without divisions, a conference would be more likely to have its two most accomplished teams in its championship game and improve its chances of having a team or two selected to the College Football Playoff.
The Pac-12 noted that five of its 11 championship game matchups would have been different if the conference had matched its two best teams instead of division winners.
The Big Ten and Southeastern Conference are also considering future scheduling models and whether to stick with divisions.
The Big 12 is pondering a return to a divisional setup as it prepares to welcome four new members in 2023, which could increase the number of teams in the conference to 14, at least temporarily.
Texas and Oklahoma are set to leave the Big 12 after the 2024 season and join the Southeastern Conference. Incoming Big 12 members BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF are expected to join the conference by 2023.
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AP Sports Writer Aaron Beard contributed.
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Biden signs bill to protect Supreme Court justices into law
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday that will give around-the-clock security protection to the families of Supreme Court justices.
The new law, which passed the House this week and the Senate last month, comes eight days after a man carrying a gun, knife and zip ties was arrested near Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s house after threatening to kill the justice.
The bill calling for the expansion of security protections was approved unanimously by the Senate and passed shortly after the leak of a draft court opinion that would overrule Roe v. Wade and sharply curtail abortion rights in roughly half the states.
Supporters of the legislation said threats to the justices have increased since then, with protesters sometimes gathering outside their homes. Justices were provided 24-hour protection by the U.S. Marshals. The new law expands that protection to their families.
The bill was initially delayed in the House as Democrats sought to broaden the measure to include protection for families of court employees. Republicans ramped up pressure to pass the proposal after the arrest of Nicholas John Roske, 26, of Simi Valley, California, at Kavanaugh’s house. Roske was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday, charged with a single count of attempting to murder a Justice of the United States. Prosecutors say he traveled from California to the justice’s home in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with the intent of killing Kavanaugh.
The House passed the bill Tuesday, 396-27. Democrats said they would pursue the protections for families of court employees separately.
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PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Good morning everyone and happy Wednesday. The weather setup for today shows an area of high pressure back off to our west of eastern and central part of the U.S. This will be making it’s way into our area for the day tomorrow, but it won’t be close enough to keep us completely dry. We’re watching the potential of a clipper system moving through during the afternoon and evening hours Thursday, which would bring showers to the region during the overnight hours and heading into the day Friday. Heading throughout the day today, we’re watching the low pressure system that brought us the rain yesterday continue to spin little pieces of energy back into the county during the day today. This will result in mostly cloudy skies for much of the day with chances of scattered to isolated showers. The shower risk ends heading into the overnight hours tonight as the low finally exits to the north and east. This allows for clearing skies during the overnight hours, and better skies ahead for tomorrow.
Timing things out hour by hour, we’ll continue to see the chances for scattered to isolated snow showers to start during the morning hours. Those chances change over to rain shower chances as temperatures warm up during the afternoon and into the evening. It’s during the mid to late afternoon that shower activity finally ends, and we begin to see some clearing skies for the overnight hours. This sets us up for the nice start to the daytime Thursday, before more clouds and showers move back in for the afternoon hours. As I said before, the bigger story today is going to be the wind gusts. We’ll once again be looking at gusts during the daytime hours in the 30 mile per hour range. The biggest difference is that they’ll be out of the west throughout the day today. Since this is a wind direction we see more often, the risk for falling trees and power outages is low heading throughout the day. The wind will more act to make things feel cooler heading throughout the afternoon and into the evening hours. High temperatures today are expected to climb up into the mid to upper 40s. It’ll definitely be a warmer day today compared to what we saw during the day yesterday, but the winds will continue to help make things cooler through the afternoon and heading into the evening hours.
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Thursday looks to start as a nice day. Skies remain clear through the mid-morning hours. It’s not until the late morning and early afternoon that we’ll begin to see the clouds and showers roll back into the region, mainly scattered in nature. This activity continues through the overnight hours, before tapering off during the morning hours of Friday. We’ll likely start with plenty of sunshine tomorrow, clouds begin to roll in during the late morning and afternoon, leading to scattered showers during the afternoon and evening hours. Temperatures will be back around average with highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Seventh year of MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge, featuring legal street drag racing on Woodward Avenue, set for Saturday, August 13, 2022, at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan
- Dodge Direct Connection Grudge Race brings back last year's popular online automotive builder showdown, with competitors using Direct Connection parts to build their own drag-racing machines and battling it out once again on Woodward
- Media-only preview, featuring interview opportunities with Dodge executives, Roadkill stars and online automotive personalities, scheduled for Friday, August 12
MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge is back for its seventh year on Saturday, August 13. The one-day car culture festival will see thousands of automotive enthusiasts flock to Woodward Avenue for the ultimate celebration of legal street racing. The event will also feature a media-only preview on Friday, August 12.
Media opportunities include:
- 2021 Grudge Race winner Alex Taylor will reveal her new Dodge Direct Connection Grudge Race vehicle build, along with vehicle reveals from returning competitors Tavarish, Westen Champlin and throtl, and five formidable event "rookies"
- Media can participate in Dodge thrill and drift rides in Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcats on the M1 Concourse skidpad and north loop portion of the track, as well as a special off-road course with the Ram 1500 TRX Thrill Ride Experience
- Interview opportunities with Dodge executives, Roadkill show hosts and online automotive personalities
WHERE:
M1 Concourse,164 South Blvd. West, Pontiac, Michigan 48341
WHEN:
Friday, August 12 (media-only preview) and Saturday, August 13, 2022
WHO:
Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand Chief Executive Officer, Stellantis
For interview requests, please contact Dave Elshoff, david.elshoff@stellantis.com
David Freiburger, Roadkill TV show co-host
For interview requests, please contact Megan Sawyer, megan@evolveprandmarketing.com
Preston Patterson, Dodge chief donut maker
For interview requests, please contact Darren Jacobs, darren.jacobs@stellantis.com
Alex Taylor, winner of the 2021 Grudge Race
For interview requests, please contact Megan Sawyer, megan@evolveprandmarketing.com
SCHEDULE
Friday, August 12 – MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge press preview:
- 10:30 a.m. – Gates open to media
- 11 a.m. – Roadkill Nights news conference
- 11:45 a.m.
- 1:30 p.m. – Event concludes
Saturday, August 13 – MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge event:
- 9 a.m. – Gates open to credentialed media
- 10 a.m. – Gates open to the public – event begins
- 11 a.m. – Drag racing begins – open qualifying session (all drag racing can be viewed via livestream at DodgeGarage.com, Dodge.com, Dodge and MotorTrend YouTube channels)
- 4:45 p.m. – Dodge Direct Connection Grudge Races begin
- 5:45 p.m. – Top Eight shootout driver announcements
- 6:15 p.m. – Opening ceremony
- 6:30 p.m. – Top Eight shootouts begin (Small Tire & Big Tire)
- 8:30 p.m. – Top Eight winners' awards ceremony
- 9 p.m. – Event concludes
*Schedule subject to change
PARKING
Friday: For media preview, parking will be inside M1 Concourse (164 South Blvd. West, Pontiac, Michigan 48341). Staff will be on-site to direct
Saturday: Media parking will be available at the M1 Concourse South Lot on South Street
MEDIA RSVP
Please RSVP to Darren Jacobs at darren.jacobs@stellantis.com
EVENT DETAILS
MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge returns for the seventh year, bringing legal street drag racing to Woodward Avenue, as well as a classic and modern muscle car show, exhilarating interactive experiences and immersive, fun-filled activities at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan. Also returning are Dodge thrill and drift rides in Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcats, where participants can go for the rides of their lives. A Direct Connection Alley area at the event will include a display trailer with Dodge Challenger SRT Demon virtual drag race simulators, Direct Connection crate engines and parts on display and much more.
Celebrity appearances will also be on tap for Roadkill Nights, including David Freiburger, Mike Finnegan, Steve Dulcich, David Newbern, Mike Cotten, Lucky Costa, Cristy Lee, Steve Magnante and KJ Jones. Dodge Chief Donut Maker Preston Patterson, who won a one-year role as the ultimate Dodge brand ambassador in May, will also serve as an emcee at the event.
MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge also kicks off the multi-day Dodge Speed Week event, scheduled for August 12-20, 2022. Following the press conference on August 12 and the Roadkill Nights main event on August 13, Dodge Speed Week continues with three consecutive days of worldwide product reveals at M1 Concourse on August 15-17, and wraps up with a Dodge brand display, in conjunction with the Modern Street HEMI® Shootout group, on August 20 during Dream Cruise weekend.
Fans can follow all the Roadkill Nights action, including pre-event behind-the-scenes content and commentary on the Dodge Direct Connection Grudge Race builds, at www.dodgegarage.com/roadkill-nights-2022, or on social media channels with hashtags #RoadkillNights and #PoweredByDodge. For complete event information, including ticket info, visit www.motortrend.com/roadkill-nights-2022/.
Street racing can have serious legal and safety risks. Both ROADKILL and Dodge want enthusiasts to enjoy performance driving in a controlled environment on a closed course, run by professionals with vehicle safety inspections, driver evaluations and track preparation appropriate for drag racing conditions.
ROADKILL
The ROADKILL brand delivers a one-of-a-kind taste of "Automotive Chaos Theory" and features authentic gearheads David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan in a variety of mediums, including Roadkill Nights branded events, and Roadkill, Roadkill Extra, Roadkill Garage, and Roadkill's Junkyard Gold shows, available on MotorTrend+.
MotorTrend Group
MotorTrend Group, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, is the largest automotive media company in the world, bringing together Warner Bros. Discovery's MotorTrend TV and a vast automotive digital, direct-to-consumer, social, and live event portfolio, including MOTOR TREND, HOT ROD, ROADKILL, AUTOMOBILE and more than 20 other industry-leading brands. With a monthly audience of 26 million across web, TV and print, and 110 million social followers, culminating in 1.3 billion monthly impressions across all platforms, MotorTrend Group encompasses television's #1 network for automotive fans, a leading automotive YouTube Channel and MotorTrend+, the only subscription streaming service dedicated entirely to the motoring world. MotorTrend Group serves to embrace, entertain and empower the motoring world.
Dodge//SRT
For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge shifts into high gear with muscle cars and SUVs that deliver unrivaled performance in each of the segments where they compete.
Dodge drives forward as a pure performance brand, offering SRT versions of every model across the lineup. For the 2022 model year, Dodge delivers the drag-strip dominating 807-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock, the 797-horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Redeye, the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world, and the Dodge Durango SRT 392, America's fastest, most powerful and most capable three-row SUV. Combined, these three muscle cars make Dodge the industry's most powerful brand, offering more horsepower than any other American brand across its entire lineup.
In 2020, Dodge was named the "#1 Brand in Initial Quality," making it the first domestic brand ever to rank No. 1 in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS). In 2021, the Dodge brand ranked No. 1 in the J.D. Power APEAL Study (mass market), making it the only domestic brand ever to do so two years in a row.
Dodge is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
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Media website: http://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com
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(The Hill) – The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack scrambled to add new testimony from White House counsel Pat Cipollone to its latest hearing on Tuesday, and in the process bumped aside evidence about former President Trump’s ties to violent extremist groups.
Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) acknowledged the shift on Wednesday, saying the panel wanted to highlight testimony from a hard-won witness after Cipollone sat down for a formal deposition last Friday under subpoena. Left on the cutting room floor was evidence tying some of Trump’s closest allies to some of the prominent right-wing groups on the front lines of the Capitol insurrection.
“It was in the original script, but we pulled some back just because of the timing,” Thompson said in response to a question from The Hill about Trump world ties to groups like the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers.
“The Cipollone deposition was important. And obviously, it’s just a choice we had to make.”
Cipollone delivered a damaging assessment of Trump’s final weeks in office, confirming that he and other legal advisors had determined Trump had lost the election, exhausted his avenues to contest the result and should have conceded defeat instead of pressing his vice president, Mike Pence, to block the electoral count.
But the last-minute adjustment to feature Cipollone came at a cost, leaving unexplored some of the very ties the committee had previously revealed — and promised to explore in greater depth — between Trump and the extremists.
Left unmentioned, for instance, was a Jan. 5 request from Trump to have chief of staff Mark Meadows contact two informal advisors, Roger Stone and Michael Flynn, who both used extremist groups as security details.
The panel also excluded any mention of the so-called “war room” at the Willard Hotel near the White House, where leading Trump allies — including his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani — had huddled to devise strategy ahead of Jan. 6. At least one member of an extremist group, the 1st Amendment Praetorian, was reportedly among them.
Yet the extremist groups played a relatively minor role in Tuesday’s hearing, when the panel leaned on Cipollone’s fresh testimony to demonstrate a broader idea: that Trump drove the effort to overturn the election in defiance of his own White House counsel.
To advance that idea, the select committee cobbled together seemingly disparate themes: an “unhinged” meeting at the White House; secretive plans to make Trump’s call to march to the Capitol appear unexpected; and analysis of a tweet that mobilized extremist groups to show up armed in Washington on Jan. 6.
But the undercurrent was the committee’s push to show Trump’s willing engagement each step of the way, even as they fell short of expectations that they might establish a more direct link between the White House and violent extremists. Some outside legal experts noticed the void.
“I think the committee advanced the ball in terms of providing some new information, but it’s very clear that there are gaps in what their investigation has found with regard to potential conspiracy or Trump’s direct links to the militia groups and other extremists,” said Ryan Goodman, co-director of the Reiss Center on Law and Security at the New York University School of Law.
Over the course of the three-hour hearing, the panel sought to solidify Trump’s role, with Vice Chair Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) pushing back on any arguments that Trump was simply led astray by conspiratorial-minded advisors.
“The strategy is to blame people his advisers called ‘the crazies’ for what Donald Trump did,” Cheney said in her opening remarks.
“This, of course, is nonsense. President Trump is a 76-year-old man, he is not an impressionable child. Just like everyone else in our country, he is responsible for his own actions and his own choices.”
To make the case, the committee displayed a draft tweet revealing that Trump had planned days in advance to call on his supporters to march from a rally at the Ellipse, near the White House, to the Capitol, where Congress would be gathered to certify Joe Biden’s victory. The draft was marked “President has seen.”
That was paired with a text from Jan. 6 rally organizer Kylie Kremer stressing the need to be secretive about Trump’s plans to march to the Capitol since he would try to make the call “unexpectedly.” How Kremer knew in advance was not explored.
Trump also welcomed meetings with fringe advisors, including Flynn and Sidney Powell, over objections from his White House lawyers. (Powell joked that Cippolone “set a new land speed record” rushing to one Oval Office meeting with the group).
And it was Trump, not his speechwriters, who ignored the advice of West Wing aides to insist on attacking Pence during the Ellipse rally — something he did eight times during that speech.
But the committee chose not to build upon its previously teased evidence about Meadows’s call to Stone and Flynn, and never once mentioned the Willard Hotel.
The new evidence provided on Tuesday showed how Trump’s tweet on Dec. 19, when he called for a “wild” protest on Jan. 6, had energized extremist groups around the country, some of them interpreting the message as a call to arms. The committee also revealed evidence of coordination between Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers, showing a Facebook post from Florida Oath Keepers chapter leader Kelly Meggs talking about the two groups joining forces with another group, the Three Percenters.
“This week I have organized an alliance,” he wrote. “We have decided to work together to shut this shit down.”
Goodman said it was strange to omit the Meadows call and the hotel.
“I think the fact that the Willard didn’t come up as a nucleus of activity, in which there was a significant overlap between some of the militia groups and Trump’s innermost circle, was unusual, especially because the committee has identified the Willard Hotel as potentially significant in their subpoenas,” he said.
Other committee members echoed Thompson, who said the exclusion was a matter of “bandwidth.”
“There’s only so much time in these hearings. There’s a lot of good stuff. And there was some great stuff that got left off the cutting room floor that hopefully will be released,” Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), one of the committee’s nine members, said Wednesday.
“As with all the hearings, we’re limited in how much we can cover in a discrete period of time. And that’s why our report will ultimately be so important,” Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) told The Hill.
Goodman argued that the committee succeeded in further demonstrating Trump’s responsibility for the events of Jan. 6, saying it’s clear the former president “made the situation even more incendiary.”
“Even though the committee did not provide very strong evidence of Trump’s direct legal responsibility for the acts of the militias, the hearings certainly provided very strong evidence of Trump’s personal culpability,” he said.
“Without his actions, it’s very apparent that these events would not have occurred.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday the Biden administration aims to lead the international bloc opposed to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine into a broader coalition to counter what it sees as a more serious, long-term threat to global order from China.
In a speech outlining the administration’s China policy, Blinken laid out a three-pillar approach to competing with Beijing in a race to define the 21st century’s economic and military balance.
While the U.S. sees Russia and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine as the most acute and immediate threat to international stability, Blinken said the administration believes China poses a greater danger.
“Even as President Putin’s war continues, we will remain focused on the most serious long-term challenge to the international order — and that is the one posed by the People’s Republic of China,” Blinken said.
“China is the only country with both the intent to reshape the international order — and, increasingly, the economic, diplomatic, military, and technological power to do it,” he said. “Beijing’s vision would move us away from the universal values that have sustained so much of the world’s progress over the past 75 years.”
Thus, Blinken laid out principles for the administration to marshal its resources, friends and allies to push back on increasing Chinese assertiveness around the world. Although he made clear that the U.S. does not seek to change China’s political system, rather it wants to offer a tested alternative.
“This is not about forcing countries to choose, it’s about giving them a choice,” he said.
However, he also acknowledged that the U.S. has limited ability to directly influence China’s intentions and ambitions and will instead focus on shaping the strategic environment around China.
“We can’t rely on Beijing to change its trajectory,” Blinken said in the speech, delivered at George Washington University. “So we will shape the strategic environment around Beijing to advance our vision for an open and inclusive international system.”
Blinken’s address was delivered overnight in China, and there was no immediate reaction to the speech from the Chinese embassy in Washington.
The speech followed President Joe Biden’s just-concluded visits to South Korea and Japan, where China loomed large in discussions. Biden raised eyebrows during that trip when he said that the United States would act militarily to help Taiwan defend itself in the event of an invasion by China, which regards the island as a renegade province.
The administration scrambled to insist that Biden was not changing American policy, and Blinken restated that the U.S. has not changed its position. Blinken said Washington still holds to its “One China” policy, which recognizes Beijing but allows for unofficial links with and arms sales to Taipei.
“Our approach has been consistent across decades and administrations. The United States remains committed to our ‘One China’ policy. We oppose any unilateral changes to the status quo from either side,” he said, adding that “we do not support Taiwan independence.”
Blinken said that while U.S. policy on Taiwan has remained consistent, China’s had become increasingly belligerent.
He made the case that the global response to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine can serve as a template for dealing with China’s efforts to mold a new and unpredictable world order to replace the rules and institutions that have guided relations between states since the end of World War II.
China, Blinken said, has benefited greatly from that international order but is now trying to subvert it under the leadership of President Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party.
“Rather than using its power to reinforce and revitalize the laws, agreements, principles, and institutions that enabled its success, so other countries can benefit from them, too, Beijing is undermining it,” Blinken said. “Under President Xi, the ruling Chinese Communist Party has become more repressive at home and more aggressive abroad.”
Yet, Blinken also decried the rise in anti-Chinese and anti-Asian hate crimes in the United States, saying Chinese Americans and other Asian Americans have the same claim to the U.S. as any other immigrants or their descendants.
Investment in domestic U.S. infrastructure and technology along with stepping up diplomatic outreach to potentially vulnerable countries are other elements of the policy and are key to the U.S. approach, Blinken said.
In the latest manifestation of China’s push to expand its reach that has drawn concern from the U.S. and other democracies, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday began an eight-nation tour of Pacific islands during which Beijing hopes to strike a sweeping agreement that covers everything from security to fisheries.
Wang opened his tour in the Solomon Islands, which last month signed a security cooperation pact with China that some fear could lead to a Chinese military presence there. The agreement was finalized shortly after the Biden administration announced it would open a U.S. embassy in the Solomons as part of its efforts to engage in the greater Indo-Pacific region.
The Biden administration has largely kept in place confrontational policies toward China adopted by its predecessor in response to Chinese actions in its western Xinjiang region, Hong Kong, Tibet and the South China Sea.
And, while the administration sees areas for working with Beijing, such as combatting climate change, it will not trade cooperation for compromising on its principles regarding human rights and rule of law, Blinken said.
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ETSY), which operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world, announced today that Kruti Patel Goyal, currently Etsy's Chief Product Officer, has been named Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary Depop, a global fashion resale marketplace, effective September 12, 2022. Maria Raga, Depop's current CEO, has resigned to pursue personal ventures, but will remain with Depop in an advisory capacity until September 30, 2022 to facilitate a smooth transition. With Kruti's transition to her new role, Etsy has promoted Nick Daniel, Vice President of Product Management, to Chief Product Officer.
Etsy, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Josh Silverman commented, "Depop is a highly-relevant and authentic re-commerce brand that we believe is still early in its growth lifecycle. I have no doubt Kruti is the right leader for Depop's next chapter as we focus on nurturing its passionate community and improving the customer experience. She has guided Etsy through periods of significant transformation, with a proven track record of motivating teams to deliver results and advance our mission."
Kruti possesses a deep expertise in marketplace dynamics, having held a range of leadership roles at Etsy over the past 11 years. In her current role as Chief Product Officer, Kruti has transformed Etsy's product development culture, scaled our teams, and significantly improved the shopping experience within the marketplace. She previously led Etsy's seller services, corporate development, international, and marketplace integrity teams.
Nick has been with Etsy for more than eight years and currently serves as Vice President of Product Management. Over the course of his tenure, Nick has led highly-technical, complex, and cross-functional initiatives that have unlocked significant value for Etsy's customers and stakeholders. He championed the expansion and optimization of Etsy Ads and oversaw efforts to create a more personalized shopping experience, improve the selling platform, and scale Etsy's marketing technology capabilities.
Josh continued, "I'm delighted to congratulate Nick on this well-deserved promotion. Nick is an Etsy veteran who has led some of our most impactful product initiatives that have enabled sellers to grow their businesses and drive more sales. Kruti and Nick stepping into these new roles reflects our efforts to nurture a deep bench of talent and leadership across our House of Brands. Finally, I'd like to express my gratitude to Maria for her partnership and her many significant contributions. Under her leadership, Depop took the world by storm and defined itself as a beloved, culturally-relevant brand. We wish her the best in her future endeavors."
Maria Raga added, "After eight years of scaling Depop from a small enterprise to being a part of Etsy's House of Brands, I'm excited to now pass the baton to someone who can take Depop to the next level. Working with Kruti for the past year, I have consistently been impressed by her extraordinary track record and empathetic leadership. I could not have wished for a better successor and I am confident she will do amazing things for Depop."
Kruti Patel Goyal commented, "At Etsy, we often say that two-sided marketplaces are lightning in a bottle – and this is certainly true of Depop. We believe Depop has fostered one of the most passionate communities in ecommerce, and has only scratched the surface when it comes to reaching its full potential. I'm excited to work with the talented team at Depop as they redefine the future of fashion."
Nick Daniel added, "Etsy's product development culture enables us to rapidly test new features, respond to evolving customer needs, and harness the power of technology to foster human connections. I look forward to working with the teams as we continue to create a differentiated shopping experience for buyers while bringing new opportunities to millions of creative entrepreneurs around the world."
Both Kruti and Nick will report to Etsy CEO Josh Silverman, and Nick will join Etsy's executive team. Kruti will relocate to London, where Depop is headquartered. Depop's talented leadership team that previously reported to Maria will report to Kruti.
Kruti Patel Goyal currently serves as Etsy's Chief Product Officer and is responsible for leading Etsy's product development efforts worldwide, building exceptional shopping experiences across platforms, and enabling creative entrepreneurs to start, manage and scale global businesses.
Since 2011, Kruti has held many integral roles at Etsy, helping lead the company through multiple phases of growth. Her responsibilities have included overseeing Etsy's Seller Services business globally, managing Corporate Development, leading the International growth team and serving as the company's first head of Marketplace Integrity and Trust & Safety teams.
Before joining Etsy, Kruti worked in strategy and business development at Viacom and at Product (RED). Kruti began her career in M&A at Morgan Stanley and at General Atlantic Partners as a growth equity investor in technology businesses. She holds a BA in Economics from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard University.
Nick Daniel is currently Vice President of Product Management. Since joining Etsy in 2014, he has held multiple roles of increasing responsibilities, including overseeing the development of Etsy's selling platform, advertising products, marketing technology, data enablement, product enablement, and personalization products.
Prior to joining Etsy, Nick worked in sales engineering at Google and, earlier in his career, held various consulting and software development roles. He holds a BS in Computer Engineering from the University of Dayton and an MBA and Master of Information Systems from Boston University.
Etsy, Inc. operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world. These marketplaces share a mission to "Keep Commerce Human," and we're committed to using the power of business to strengthen communities and empower people. Our primary marketplace, Etsy.com, is the global destination for unique and creative goods. Buyers come to Etsy to be inspired and delighted by items that are crafted and curated by creative entrepreneurs. For sellers, we offer a range of tools and services that address key business needs.
Etsy, Inc.'s "House of Brands" portfolio also includes fashion resale marketplace Depop, musical instrument marketplace Reverb, and Brazil-based handmade goods marketplace Elo7. Each Etsy, Inc. marketplace operates independently, while benefiting from shared expertise in product, marketing, technology, and customer support.
Etsy was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.
Etsy has used, and intends to continue using, its Investor Relations website and the Etsy News Blog (etsy.com/news) to disclose material non-public information and to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, you should monitor our investor relations website and the Etsy News Blog in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, and public conference calls and webcasts.
Depop is the community-powered marketplace app where people exploring style and the latest trends come to shop and sell circular fashion. With over 26 million users in more than 150 countries, Depop is the place for anyone looking to celebrate style on their terms and keeping millions of items of clothing in rotation.
Founded in 2011, Depop has its headquarters in London and offices in Manchester, New York, Los Angeles and Sydney with 400 employees dedicated to helping build a new fashion system that's kinder to people and kinder to the planet.
In 2021, Depop joined Etsy, Inc. as a wholly-owned subsidiary and continues to operate as a standalone marketplace for fashion items, community and creativity.
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CLARK COUNTY, Ind. (WXIN) – Eight more women have filed a civil rights lawsuit against an Indiana sheriff, a former jailer and other unknown jail officers.
The women claim the former Clark County jail officer, David Lowe, sold his jail key to male inmates for $1,000, giving them access to a female holding area where the women were raped, assaulted and harassed.
The incident happened on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24 in 2021. A civil lawsuit was also filed in the case last month on behalf of 20 women. Lowe faces criminal charges of trafficking with an inmate, aiding escape and official misconduct. His trial is scheduled for Nov. 1, 2022.
According to court documents, Lowe was on duty on Oct. 23 when he gave male inmates access to the women’s housing pod. They spent several hours inside and didn’t leave until the morning of Oct. 24.
Throughout the entire ordeal, no jail officers came to the women’s aid, according to the lawsuit. The women claimed they were groped, fondled, harassed and intimidated by the inmates. At least two women were allegedly raped.
The men, who covered their heads with towels to hide their identities from surveillance cameras, threatened the women with harm if they yelled for help or used the emergency call button, according to court documents.
After it happened, the women had their dark (lights out) privileges revoked; jail officers left their lights on for 72 straight hours, according to the lawsuit.
The women were also placed on lockdown and restricted to their pods. The lawsuit alleged that jail officers confiscated their property, including blankets, pillows and personal hygiene items.
The lawsuit filed this week accused Lowe of giving inmates access to the women and being “deliberately indifferent” to the “substantial risk” they faced.
Other jail officers, the lawsuit said, failed in their duty to protect female inmates and never intervened to stop the male inmates.
Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel is also named in the suit. He’s accused of poor oversight and inadequate supervision. The lawsuit accused him of hiring jail officers without adequately training them.
“These systemic failures allowed numerous male assailants to have free run of the jail for several hours, resulting in a night of terror for the Plaintiffs and other victims,” attorneys for the women said.
The women were subjected to significant physical and mental injuries, their attorneys said. The lawsuit seeks a jury trial as well as punitive and compensatory damages.
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In Profit from the Source, BCG Authors Issue a Wake-Up Call to CEOs Who Marginalize Their Suppliers and Procurement Function, Warning, "You're Taking an Existential Risk with the Future of Your Company"
BOSTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Suppliers are the keys to corporate success not only now—in the midst of a global supply chain crisis, rampant inflation, and energy shortages—but also in the future. However, if CEOs are to maximize the value of these external providers of goods and services, they need to undertake a radical transformation of their business by putting suppliers at the heart of their company and empowering their procurement function, which owns the corporate relationship with vendors.
That is the view of four Boston Consulting Group (BCG) partners, whose convention-busting new book, Profit from the Source: Transforming Your Business by Putting Suppliers at the Core, offers CEOs a blueprint for how they can transform their company by extracting extraordinary value from their suppliers.
In their book, published by Harvard Business Review Press, Christian Schuh, Wolfgang Schnellbächer, Alenka Triplat, and Daniel Weise seek to overturn the traditional view of business leaders that suppliers are peripheral contributors to corporate success and that procurement is largely an administrative capability that focuses narrowly on delivering cost savings.
To make their case for radical change, the BCG authors point to research from Harvard Business School, which shows that prior to the current global supply chain crisis, CEOs spent an average of just 1% of their time with suppliers. According to the authors, this lack of attention makes no sense: "Given that spending on suppliers—the job of procurement—accounts for more than half of a typical company's total budget, it means that CEOs spend next to no time either thinking about or being actively involved in how their companies spend more than half of their budgets. That's a mismatch with potentially existential consequences for companies."
Also, the authors say that the limited time CEOs spend with suppliers means that their companies risk missing out on the enormous potential opportunities that these vendors offer for achieving profitable growth. They note that suppliers are not only a source of cost savings but also a source of resilience through their provision of mission-critical components, parts, and raw materials, as well as vital services such as manufacturing. Moreover, suppliers are a scalable source of competitive advantage, helping companies deliver world-beating products that are of high quality, innovative, sustainable, and fast to market.
In Profit from the Source, the authors feature BCG analysis showing that only 35% of the top 150 companies in the S&P 500 put the chief procurement officer (or equivalent) on the leadership team. Yet, those companies outperformed the market by 134% from 2000 through 2020—a turbulent 20-year period that saw the tech boom and bust, the global financial crisis, the US-China trade war, and the start of the global pandemic.
As the authors say, "This clearly demonstrates that CEOs really can steer their companies through challenging times and extract enormous value from their suppliers if they give their CPO a seat at the table and empower their procurement function."
They note that it is no coincidence that Apple, the first public company to reach a market capitalization that exceeds $3 trillion, is run by a CEO who was previously senior vice president of worldwide operations with responsibility for procurement: Tim Cook.
In Profit from the Source, the authors present a blueprint for radical change that comprises proven practical ways that business leaders can get all the potential benefits from their suppliers. In doing so, the authors draw on proprietary BCG research, as well as their firsthand experience and that of their colleagues of working with some of the world's leading companies.
The blueprint features three building blocks:
- How the CEO needs to change. Recommendations include:
- How the company needs to change. Recommendations include:
- How the company's ecosystem—or network of suppliers—needs to change. Recommendations include:
The authors contend that if CEOs follow this blueprint, they will be able to create companies that are stronger, more competitive, and more sustainable—and ready for the next generation.
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Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives that question the status quo and spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting, technology and design, and corporate and digital ventures. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, fueled by the goal of helping our clients thrive and enabling them to make the world a better place.
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Three-Hour Football Preview Special Airs LIVE Saturday, September 3rd at 12 noon ET from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on HBCU GO and Features Interviews with NFL, HBCU Alumni and Icons Including Deion Sanders, Doug Williams, Troy Vincent, Carl Francis, Will Packer, Tracey Edmonds, Keisha Knight Pulliam and More
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Byron Allen's Allen Media Group (AMG) FREE-streaming digital platform, HBCU GO -- the leading media provider for the nation's 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will launch its inaugural football season with an event special featuring the nation's top Gridiron NFL and Black College Football Hall of Famers and HBCU Alums. The "The HBCU GO Sports Kickoff Show" is not your average game day program. This star-studded special offers fans an exclusive look at the cultural engagement that can only be experienced at an HBCU football game. The pre-season show will air LIVE on Saturday, September 3 at 12 noon/ET on the AMG platforms HBCU GO, theGrio television network, theGrio Streaming App, Sports.TV, Local Now, and on broadcast television stations throughout the U.S.
Led by legendary HBCU sports analyst Charlie Neal, with color commentary by Jon Kelley and sideline reporting by Ashley Holder, the HBCU GO sportscasters will provide insight about the nation's HBCU conferences, the Black College Football Hall of Fame and authentic, thought-provoking analysis of the competition on the field. The all-star team will offer viewers a taste of what they can expect every Saturday this fall from the action-packed Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (CIAA) football schedule.
This three-hour football preview special will showcase the college marching bands, provide player profiles, game highlights, exclusive interviews and cameos from NFL and HBCU alumni and icons including: Pro Football Hall of Fame member and Jackson State University head coach, Deion Sanders, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Doug Williams, NFL legend and current Executive Vice President, Troy Vincent, NFL Players Association Communications and Brand Manager Carl Francis, film and television producer Will Packer, Emmy and NAACP award-winning film and television producer Tracey Edmonds, actress Keisha Knight Pulliam, and many more.
"The HBCU GO Sports Kickoff Show is another great milestone for America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities," said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group. "We at Allen Media Group are one-thousand percent committed to building the HBCU sports conferences into great American franchises."
"The HBCU GO Sports Kickoff Show" will be broadcast live from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio – also home to the Black College Football Hall of Fame
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HBCU GO is a cultural lifestyle destination and leading sports media provider that embraces and represents the voice of Black Excellence every day of the year through an all-new platform that captures the rich history, diversity, perspectives, and cultural experiences at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). HBCU GO also provides a platform for emerging creatives in media production, branding, and broadcasting. We offer our viewers the best in live sports, original series, documentaries, films, comedy, and edutainment programming produced by African-American leading producers, directors, and students from select HBCUs.
Launched in 2012, the free-streaming service HBCU GO was purchased by Byron Allen in 2021 and is part of Byron Allen's Allen Media Group (AMG). AMG is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Charleston, SC. AMG owns 27 ABC-NBC-CBS-FOX network affiliate broadcast television stations in 21 U.S. markets and twelve 24-hour HD television networks serving nearly 220 million subscribers: THE WEATHER CHANNEL, THE WEATHER CHANNEL EN ESPAÑOL, PETS.TV, COMEDY.TV, RECIPE.TV, CARS.TV, ES.TV, MYDESTINATION.TV, JUSTICE CENTRAL.TV, THEGRIO, THIS TV, and PATTRN. AMG also owns the streaming platforms HBCU GO, THE GRIO STREAMING APP, SPORTS.TV, THE WEATHER CHANNEL STREAMING APP, and LOCAL NOW -- the free-streaming AVOD service powered by THE WEATHER CHANNEL and content partners, which delivers real-time, hyper-local news, weather, traffic, sports, and lifestyle information. For more information, visit www.entertainmentstudios.com and www.hbcugo.tv
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Robert Quinn’s absence from Chicago Bears mandatory minicamp six weeks ago fueled speculation that the veteran defensive end wanted to be traded as the team undergoes a renovation.
But after practicing on the first day of training camp Wednesday at Halas Hall, Quinn indicated he is on board with the Bears for as long as they keep him around.
Quinn said he skipped minicamp — and all of organized team activities before that — because he was taking care of his body and trying to get himself right mentally. Entering his 12th season and coming off one of the best years of his career with a Bears record 18 ½ sacks, Quinn figured he knows what’s best for his body.
Asked if he wanted to be traded, Quinn said, “I’ve been traded twice. You get tired of moving. I thought I did a good job last year, but I guess I’ll just continue to try to re-prove myself. I expect to be here. But I guess if not, well, that’s out of my control.”
Asked again if he wanted to be in Chicago, he added: “Yeah. I never expected to go anywhere.”
Quinn, 32, has been around long enough to know players come and go from teams, and he maintains the mantra that “it’s a business” when considering how many of his Bears veteran teammates are in other cities this summer, most notably on defense Khalil Mack and Akiem Hicks.
But Quinn said he isn’t going to let the changes on the team affect the way he prepares.
“You can’t play this game if you’re not happy to be here because it’s one of the roughest games out there,” Quinn said. “Every day you’ve got to buy in to be able to give the best of yourself. That’s all I’m trying to do every time I step in the building. I’m just trying to bring the best version of myself.”
Quinn, who is in the third season of a five-year, $70 million contract, presumably would love to bring the best version of himself to a winning team, something the Bears are not expected to be this season. It also would stand to reason such a team would have a use for a player with 101 career sacks.
But Quinn wouldn’t entertain that notion when asked about the possibility of general manager Ryan Poles trading him to a contender for draft capital at some point in the months ahead.
“If you think about all the what-ifs, honestly, you’re going to start bringing some negative energy in the building,” Quinn said. “I’ve seen it before and it’s not a good thing. I’m just trying to walk in with a positive spirit and get myself prepared for the season as a Chicago Bear and take life as it comes.”
Poles said Tuesday that he had not had a conversation with Quinn about the player wanting a trade. And even though it doesn’t rule out the possibility of moving Quinn in the future, Poles also noted Quinn brings value even beyond the huge numbers he could put up getting after quarterbacks this season.
“It’s important to have guys who are experienced, that have had success in the league and know how to play and practice,” Poles said. “For me, that’s what he brings.”
Quinn went through individual drills Wednesday as he ramps up to full practice participation. Bears coach Matt Eberflus said the team will manage the workload of some of its veterans case by case based on the players’ needs.
Despite not working with Quinn much in person this summer, Eberflus said he stayed in contact with him and feels he is fully on board.
“His body feels great. His mind is good. He’s ready to go,” Eberflus said.
And while he’s here, Quinn, who played under Eberflus’ mentor, Rod Marinelli, with the Dallas Cowboys, seems eager to see how he will fare in the Bears’ new 4-3 defense.
“Knowing the type of defense we’re running, I’m very familiar with it,” he said. “Knock on wood, I plan to be successful for my personal self. I guess I know what I’m coming into, and that takes weight off my shoulders. You’re not coming into the building not knowing what’s about to happen. So I’m walking in here knowing exactly what they want from me, exactly what they expect from me and what I need to do. Again, that makes life a whole lot easier when you’re not walking in confused.”
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LEON COUNTY, Texas — The manhunt for Gonzalo Lopez took another turn on Thursday when Texas Department of Criminal Justice officials said they discovered five people dead in a Leon County home within the search area for the escaped convicted killer.
Authorities said Lopez is the "prime suspect" in the killings.
TDCJ officials said someone alerted authorities after they weren't able to get a hold of a relative on Thursday. Law enforcement authorities responded to the home, which was described as a weekend home off Highway 7, and found two adults and three children dead.
TDCJ authorities also said they believe Lopez took a 1999 white Chevrolet single-cab truck (license plate: DPV4520) from the home where the victims were found dead.
Editor's note: The videos attached to this article are from previous reports on the search for Lopez.
Lopez is a convicted killer who escaped police custody last month. On May 12, Lopez got away by shedding his shackles and cutting through a metal barrier before stabbing a correctional officer and getting away on foot after the prison transport bus he had taken over crashed.
RELATED: Search for Gonzalo Lopez | Largest concentrated manhunt in nearly 20 years continues in East Texas
The search to find the 46-year-old has been focused in Centerville, Texas, which is two hours north of Houston.
If you see Lopez, you should call 911 or local law enforcement immediately. It's believed that he could be armed.
Photos of Lopez
After his escape, authorities released photos of Lopez that were taken by surveillance cameras shortly before he boarded the bus.
The U.S. Marshals later released photos showing Lopez's tattoos.
Video evidence
Video taken from a passing car showed the moments shortly after Lopez escaped. In the distance, you can barely see what appears to be Lopez running through a pasture in his white prison uniform. A source told KHOU 11 News that officers found evidence left behind by Lopez shortly after the bus crashed.
TDCJ said it was the largest concentrated manhunt since 2004 or 2005.
The escape
Lopez was being transported from the Alfred Hughes Unit (outside of Gatesville in Central Texas) to a prison medical facility in Huntsville when he was able to get loose and stab the bus driver in the hand and chest. He drove off in the bus but didn't get far after another guard shot out the bus' back tires with a shotgun.
Authorities said it's still unclear if anyone from the inside helped him get away and also said it's unclear if the bus was being followed.
“There is no indication that there was anything of a suspicious nature from the time that bus left Gatesville until the time of the accident," a TDCJ spokesman said.
Who is Lopez
Lopez is serving back-to-back life sentences for shooting at a Webb County, Texas sheriff's deputy in 2004 and killing a man with a pickax in Hidalgo County after holding him ransom on a drug debt.
It's not the first time Lopez has managed to hide from law enforcement for an extended period of time. In 2004, he was able to run away from a police chase in South Texas and stayed hidden with the help of a cartel associate, he told investigators at the time.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I created this to honor my military veteran pilots, and aviation lover alike" sand an inventor from Cocoa Beach, FL. "So I invented the RED TAILS uniquely styled, could be used as a toy or souvenir unlike any other product."
This invention attracts instant attention from others with unique style. This safe and portable AC or DC fan would represent and acknowledge war heroes in a very appealing and interesting manner. Innovative design would provide cooling anywhere needed on a counter top desk, or table to keep people comfortable. Invention would be soft enough that if accidentally contacted, there would be no possibility for personal injury.
The original design was submitted to the InventHelp home office. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-AVT-113, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday at her residence at Balmoral Castle. She was 96 years old.
The announcement of her death was made by Buckingham Palace after officials said doctors were concerned about her health. Officials did not say what caused her death.
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
Buckingham Palace said Queen Elizabeth died peacefully during the afternoon.
King Charles issued a statement after the announcement.
"The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.
"We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.
"During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held."
Family members rushed to Balmoral Castle to be with her as they learned about her ailing condition.
One of her last official acts as queen came on Tuesday when she accepted the resignation of U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and welcomed new Prime Minister Liz Truss. The meetings, however, did not take place at Buckingham Palace, as per custom, leading to speculation about her health.
She then canceled a meeting Wednesday night after she was advised to take a day of rest.
Elizabeth was the longest-reigning monarch in British history, serving over 70 years, surpassing Queen Victoria in 2015. She was also the longest-reigning female monarch in world history.
With her death, Elizabeth’s eldest son, King Charles, becomes the British monarch.
Elizabeth ascended to the throne on Feb. 6, 1952, after her father, King George VI, died. She was coronated a year later.
Her first state visit did not come until 1957, when she visited the United States to address the United Nations General Assembly. In 1991, she became the first British monarch to address a joint session of Congress.
During her tenure, more than a dozen nations left the Commonwealth, opting for self-governing models.
The Queen has withstood controversy and remained a popular figure in the U.K. A May 2022 poll found that 86% of British adults were satisfied with her work as queen.
She celebrated her Platinum Jubilee in May, marking 70 years on the throne. The event was widely celebrated in Britain, and celebrations were held in many Commonwealth nations.
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WFO NEW YORK CITY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 21, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
129 PM EDT Thu Jul 21 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM EDT
FOR CENTRAL FAIRFIELD...WESTCHESTER AND PUTNAM COUNTIES...
At 128 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Mount Kisco,
moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. Up to 2 inch
diameter hail is possible.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to trees and power lines.
This severe storm will be near...
Mahopac around 140 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
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The Fourth of July is a holiday with a lot of sensory experiences.
For some, that means going for a swim at the beach or pool, hosting a barbecue and enjoying a burger, or perhaps, most importantly, sitting under the night sky and watching celebratory fireworks crackle and boom overhead.
This year's celebrations might look and sound a bit different for many Americans, though. That's because there's a nationwide shortage of pyrotechnicians, otherwise known as the people who are qualified to safely coordinate and oversee fireworks shows.
For some, that means rescheduling fireworks shows, something that had to be done in Ocean City and College Park, in Maryland.
For others, it means having to cancel the show entirely, which was the case at Lake Meredith, in Texas.
"Obviously July 4th is the number one major event of the year," said Cathy Salgado, the director of parks and recreation for the city of Fairfax, Virginia. "Everybody wants to do their fireworks show on July 4th."
She only found out a few weeks ago that her fireworks supplier wasn't able to secure a technician, and that they would have to cancel the fireworks show she had originally planned. Now, Fairfax's show is scheduled for July 5, instead.
The demand for licensed professionals on the Fourth of July is not anything new in the fireworks industry. But making a comeback after the pandemic has affected the ability to fulfill demand.
"The firework industry was completely crippled in 2020," said Julie Heckman, the American Pyrotechnic Association's executive director. Heckman said the industry lost 90% of their revenues.
Now, people are able to go out and celebrate once more, and as a result, the industry is beginning to bounce back.
But until capacity is back to normal, fans of those signature explosive lights may have to settle with some compromises until then, like shifted dates or fewer shows.
Salgado sees an opportunity in these growing pains. "I guess on the bright side, we're celebrating July fourth for two days," she said.
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Shop Owner Turned Mayor of Emily Gets Sidewalks Fixed Along Highway 6
When construction on Highway 6 was completed in 2018 in the city of Emily, some business owners reported issues with flooding. Now, after running for public office, the owner of Emily Meats was able to help get sidewalks along the highway fixed to solve the problem.
With the road degrading and in need of being rebuilt, some businesses along the highway were left with back flooding and other issues. Reaching out to the city council didn’t yield results, so Tracy Jones, owner of Emily Meats, decided to do something himself.
In 2020, he ran for mayor with the goal of fixing a number of situations the town was dealing with. He won the election and sought out people to get the job done.
He was finally able to get MnDOT on board along with Richard Munch, Jim Helgrin, and the Anderson Brothers. They were able to sit down and decide on a mutual agreement.
There were still some challenges along the way, but Tracy is still thankful to be the town of Emily’s mayor.
“It has been a mixed blessing,” says Jones. “We have accomplished some good things, I’ve made some mistakes. It’s been a big learning process for me, there’s a lot more rules than I thought there ever would be.”
The sidewalks are now functioning properly with water draining out of the parking lots.
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- DWP213388 is a first-in-class dual-target inhibitor that simultaneously inhibits pathogenic T cells and B cells across a range of autoimmune disease
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Daewoong Pharmaceutical is a publicly traded South Korean pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes pharmaceuticals globally today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial of DWP213388, a new drug candidate being developed for autoimmune diseases.
Daewoong Pharmaceutical CEO Seng-ho Jeon said, "Daewoong Pharmaceutical plans to lead the development of various global new drugs such as DWP213388 in collaboration with global licensees for patients with autoimmune diseases" and he added that "We will contribute to improving the quality of life of many patients around the world who are suffering from lack of a cure."
The planned Phase 1 clinical trial is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, a single and multiple doses escalation study in 80 healthy subjects. It will assess the safety, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic responses of DWP213388 as a first-in-class strategy to treat autoimmune. The trial is projected to initiate in 2H 2022 in the USA.
Unlike current treatments, which are generally limited to inhibiting only B cells or T cells, DWP213388 is a dual-target inhibitor that simultaneously inhibits B cells and T cells, thus has higher efficacy potential than conventional single-action treatments. It selectively inhibits both Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) and Interleukin-2-inducible T-cell Kinase (ITK). Daewoong has demonstrated that this dual activity was safe and effective at preventing or reducing autoimmune pathology in a number of preclinical models.
According to Research And Markets, a global market research institute, the global autoimmune disease treatment market is growing at an average annual rate of 4.2% and is expected to reach $153 Billion (about 200 Trillion KRW) by 2025.
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BROOKFIELD, Wis., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in 4 years, the annual National Strip-Tillage Conference is returning to Iowa, where the conference debuted 9 years ago. The event is hosted by Strip-Till Farmer, one of several properties operated by Wisconsin-based agricultural publisher Lessiter Media, which has helped farmers successfully transition to Conservation Ag practices for 50-plus years.
The event will be held July 28-29 at the Hyatt Regency Conference Center in Coralville, Iowa. The content covers myriad topics for profitable results in strip-till farming, including equipment set-ups, cover crops, intercropping, economic analyses, soil testing/analysis, fertilizing methods and more.
Unique from other ag conferences is the mix of general sessions, classrooms and farmer-to farmer roundtables and facetime with suppliers — all designed for maximum networking and the practical transfer of experience and knowledge. The lineup includes:
- General Sessions — covering an abundance of proven strip-tilling ideas and strategies. Among the national experts this year are Mike Petersen of Colorado, Jodi DeJong Hughes of Minnesota, John Kempf of Ohio, Chris Perkins of Indiana and David Bullock of Illinois.
- Farmer-to-Farmer Roundtables — informal, moderated peer-to-peer discussions on specific strip-till topics. Attendees should come with 5 questions to get answered in this proven format for sharing what works and doesn't.
- Classrooms — in-depth presentation-style sessions convey practical, actionable ideas from experienced strip-tillers on the most pressing needs.
- Strip-Till Innovator of the Year — the 2022 recipient of the best-in-class program is announced and keys to their success as a benchmark-worthy strip-till operation.
- Bonus Workshop at Kinze Manufacturing & Tour — in this first-ever offsite workshop, Kinze welcomes farmers for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the largest, privately held ag equipment manufacturers in North America. Following the plant tour and museum experience, a dynamic and intimate (48 attendees) luncheon workshop features renowned soil health specialist Jim Hoorman of Ohio.
Sponsors making the unique learning experience possible include: AgroLiquid, Martin-Till, Dawn Equipment Co., Environmental Tillage Systems, Kuhn Krause, Montag Mfg., Orthman, Schlagel Mfg., Vulcan Equipment, Yetter Mfg., ESN by Nutrien and Agrisolutions. The North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) and multi-store Case IH dealership J.J. Nichting are also providing support.
Attendees will earn Continuing Education Credits at the event. For more information, visit www.StripTillConference.com. See video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8P9EJK2hz4
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A Wyoming judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the state’s abortion ban on the day it took effect, siding with a firebombed women’s health clinic and others who argued the ban would harm health care workers and their patients and violate the state constitution.
Attorneys arguing before Teton County District Judge Melissa Owens, in Jackson, disagreed over whether the Wyoming Constitution provided a right to abortion.
Wyoming was among states that recently passed abortion bans should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade, which happened June 24. After a review, Gov. Mark Gordon, a Republican who signed the abortion “trigger” bill in March, gave the go-ahead for the law to take effect Wednesday.
Owens was sympathetic with arguments that the ban left pregnant patients with dangerous complications and their doctors in a difficult position as they balanced serious medical risks against the possibility of prosecution.
“That is a possible irreparable injury to the plaintiffs. They are left with no guidance,” Owens said.
The four Wyoming women and two nonprofits that sued Monday claim the new law violates several rights guaranteed by the state constitution, including a “fundamental right to be left alone by the government.”
The two organizations that sued include a nonprofit opening a Casper women’s and LGBTQ health clinic that would have offered abortions. A May arson attack has set back the clinic’s opening from mid-June until at least the end of this year, months past the start of Wyoming’s new abortion ban.
The lawsuit claims the abortion ban will harm the women — two obstetricians, a pregnant nurse and a University of Wyoming law student — by outlawing potentially life-saving treatment options for their patients or themselves.
The Wyoming law would have outlawed abortions except in cases of rape or incest or to protect the mother’s life or health, not including psychological conditions. Wyoming until Wednesday had allowed abortions up to the point of viability outside the mother, or around 23 weeks into pregnancy.
Wyoming’s hearing came a day after Indiana Republican lawmakers narrowly advanced a plan to ban nearly all abortions in the state, despite opposition from abortion-rights supporters, who say the bill goes too far, and anti-abortion activists, who say it doesn’t go far enough.
In West Virginia, lawmakers on Wednesday debated a sweeping abortion ban bill on the House floor that would make providing the procedure a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The bill provides no exceptions for rape and incest, but for an ectopic pregnancy, a “nonmedically viable fetus” or a medical emergency.
Hundreds of people descended on the state Capitol to watch lawmakers vote, standing outside the House chamber and Speaker Roger Hanshaw’s office chanting and holding signs reading “we will not go quietly” and “stop stealing our health care.”
During a morning public hearing on the bill, multiple people were escorted out from the House chambers by security, including staff from the state’s only abortion clinic.
Around 70 of 90 people spoke against the bill. All speakers were each given 45 seconds before they were cut off and asked to step down from the podium. Some people cried, including a woman who said getting an abortion saved her life and a mother whose teenage daughter was raped last year at a sleepover.
Women’s Health Center of West Virginia Executive Director Katie Quiñonez was cut off by legislative staff and asked to step down from the podium as she began talking about the abortion she got when she was 17, months away from graduating high school.
“I chose life,” she said, raising her voice to speak over the interruption. “I chose my life, because my life is sacred.” As security approached to escort her away from the podium, she walked past them, down the chamber aisle and out the doors. People sitting in the gallery stood up to clap and cheer.
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In the early 2000s, Swedish singer-songwriter Jens Lekman had just started to find his voice. He was making thoughtful, funny, romantic indie pop, weaving personal, sharply observed stories into a technicolor patchwork of samples that burst at the seams.
"The way I learned to make music was by making collages with samples from records that I found at flea markets and other places," says Lekman. "Hundreds and thousands of tiny little snippets of audio from this place and that place."
Fans and critics around the world couldn't get enough, and Lekman soon released two of his most acclaimed and successful albums: In 2005, "Oh You're So Silent Jens," and in 2007, "Night Falls Over Kortedala."
But then, as in every Jens Lekman story, there came a twist.
In that era of file-sharing and free love, some artists – including Lekman – were less than careful about getting permission to use samples, which can be a difficult, expensive process. But over the next 15 years, the bill came due.
As the legal pressure mounted, Lekman was unable to clear all of the samples on "Oh You're So Silent" and "Night Falls." And as a result, Lekman's label Secretly Canadian had to stop pressing the records and pull them from streaming services.
First, "Oh You're So Silent" disappeared in 2011.
"It was like the record never had existed in the first place," says Lekman. "There was not even a gap at Spotify. It was just gone."
Then, "Night Falls" followed in March of 2022 (with a funeral service on YouTube to boot).
But unbeknownst to grieving fans, Lekman had a surprise up his sleeve: During the COVID-19 pandemic, he had secretly started re-recording some of his old songs to get around the uncleared samples.
"This was something that I had entertained in my mind many times," says Lekman. "And every time I even thought about it, I just thought, 'No, I can't do that. It would just be sacrilege. It would just be offensive.'"
And yet, Lekman eventually admitted to himself that "there's always something in the forbidden that [is] kind of intriguing."
In the spring of 2022, Lekman delivered the fruits of his forbidden labor: A new version of "Oh You're So Silent" called "The Cherry Trees Are Still in Blossom" and a new version "Night Falls" called "The Linden Trees Are Still in Blossom."
They're more than just reissues, but they aren't full remakes.
"I wanted these records to be like portals or tombstones for the original records," says Lekman.
In the new releases, a number of the original recordings are untouched, and all of the lyrics are still the same.
But some familiar things are missing, or tweaked, or reimagined – like the outro to "Kanske Är Jag Kär I Dig."
"I originally had a sample in there that broke the whole song off," says Lekman. "And in this case, I found this live recording of me playing the song at a New Year's show, and ... instead of playing the melody, we had this saxophone player who was just improvising at that part."
Lekman replaced the sample at the end of "Kanske Är Jag Kär I Dig" ... with a bootleg recording of himself playing the song live.
"I'm actually quite a big fan of bootlegs of my own shows," Lekman tells his fans. "Keep sending them."
Other changes on "Cherry Trees" and "Linden Trees" are more wholesale, like with two of Lekman's biggest early hits.
"'Maple Leaves' and 'Black Cab' are completely new, mostly because those songs consisted of basically all samples," says Lekman.
In the course of remaking these albums, Lekman faced more than just tricky songwriting problems. There was also something deeper he had to contend with – some baggage around his old persona.
My music is so tied to who I am, so when I don't like myself very much, I don't like my music very much.
"I remember doing an interview with a Belgian journalist when 'Night Falls Over Kortedala' came out," says Lekman. "He was just like, 'So this is just another collection of, you know, clumsy, lovestruck man-child songs. ... I hate it.'"
"And I realized I wanted to move on from that," adds Lekman.
In the years following the release of "Night Falls," Lekman had gotten tired of his younger self. As sweet and smart as his early writing could be, even he would admit that it could come off as sappy – or even cringe.
"I'm a very self-critical person. From time to time, I don't like myself very much," says Lekman. "And my music is so tied to who I am, so when I don't like myself very much, I don't like my music very much."
But for this project, Lekman had to dive deep into the songs he'd written back then — like one of his first big hits, "Maple Leaves."
"Maple Leaves" has all of the hallmarks of an early Jens Lekman hit: Doomed romance, big emotions, and a bit of wordplay at its core.
"It's all about the misunderstandings of love," says Lekman. "'She said it was all make-believe, but I thought she said maple leaves.'"
But back then, when it came to love, 21-year-old Lekman didn't really know what he was talking about.
"I actually kind of used my songs, in a way, to push myself to go talk to girls," admits Lekman. "So a lot of those songs were like trying out different costumes."
In the 20 years since, Lekman has actually experienced real romance, real heartbreak. And the more he learns about love, the more you'd think he'd cringe at an old song like "Maple Leaves."
But when he picked it up again for this project:
"Looking back on Maple Leaves, I think I nailed it in that song," says Lekman.
This time, he saw something new in it.
"It's like I've been going around in circles, and then I came back to that, and I was like, 'Oh wait, hang on. This is such a perfect portrait of love or heartbreak,'" says Lekman. "These things that we think that we're going to understand as we get older, but as we get older, we realize that there's nothing to understand."
For self-critical Lekman, remaking these two albums became something unexpected: A labor of self-love.
"Working on these songs became like a dialogue between my 41-year-old self and my 21-year-old self," says Lekman. "A very compassionate dialogue."
"Now when I look back on it, I just see a 21-year-old, you know, dealing with these emotions for the first time ... and then it feels sweeter," adds Lekman.
"It was just a moment to see myself from the outside and like what I saw and be proud of what I saw."
As Lekman starts work on two brand-new albums, he's energized by what he's re-discovered in his early work.
"After a while, you have to struggle more to find new directions and something that's interesting," says Lekman. "But back then, I was just, you know, an unwritten sheet of paper, and I could do whatever I wanted."
"I lost my job around that time, and I was on the dole, and I just remember thinking, 'I'm going to really make the most of this,'" adds Lekman. "And I just got up at six in the morning every day, and I just sat by my computer and just recorded songs all day."
Working on these songs became like a dialogue between my 41-year-old self and my 21-year-old self.
Lekman says that he's been inspired "remembering how I wrote songs back then, how simple it was – that you don't have to complicate things so much and you can just write songs from the joy of it."
In two new music videos promoting the remakes, present-day Lekman watches footage of himself from the past – from the early 2000s.
So after this whole experience, what does Lekman see now, literally, when he looks back at that younger Lekman from forever ago?
"I'm thinking you should get rid of those sideburns," Lekman chuckles.
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HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — The suspect accused of killing seven people and injuring dozens of others in Highland Park has been formally charged and is set to appear in bond court Wednesday.
Robert “Bobby” Crimo III, 21, was charged with seven counts of murder on Tuesday. The assailant sprayed more than 70 rounds from a rooftop into a crowd attending a Independence Day parade in Highland Park.
Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart said the suspect, if convicted of the first-degree murder charges, would receive a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole. He promised that dozens more charges would be sought.
Crimo legally bought five weapons, including two high-powered rifles used in the shooting. Authorities said Tuesday that the purchases were allowed even though police were called to his home twice in 2019 for threats of violence and suicide.
The attack was made on the downtown parade around 10:10 a.m. Monday after shots were fired near Central Avenue and 2nd Street.
Much more information about the shooting was released on Tuesday — including that the alleged gunman, Robert “Bobby” Crimo III, wore a disguise and blended into the crowd he fired upon before he fled the scene and was eventually caught by police.
After the shooting, he went to his mother’s home where he took her car and left the area. He was caught after someone recognized him and phoned North Chicago police.
He was arrested on Route 41 in Lake County after several hours of being wanted. Police said Crimo III was able to drive into Wisconsin and back into Illinois following the shooting.
Crimo is scheduled to appear at the Lake County Courthouse at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Lake County Coroner’s Office identified six of the seven victims. They are; Catherine Goldstein, 64, of Highland Park, Irina McCarthy, 35, of Highland Park, Kevin McCarthy, 37, of Highland Park, Jacki Sundheimm, 63, of Highland Park, Stephen Straus, 88, of Highland Park and Nicolas Toledo, 78, of Morales, Mexico.
Anyone with any information, or anyone with video, is urged to call Highland Park police at 847-432-7730 or you can submit a tip to fbi.gov/highlandpark.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — With Congress deadlocked over how to address racism and excessive use of force, President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order on policing Wednesday, the second anniversary of George Floyd’s death.
The decision reflects Biden’s struggle to use the limited powers of his office to advance his campaign promises, as well as his attempt to strike a balance between police and civil rights groups at a time when rising concerns about crime are eclipsing calls for reform.
Most of the order is focused on federal law enforcement agencies — for example, requiring them to review and revise policies on use of force. It would also create a database to help track officer misconduct, according to the White House.
Although the administration cannot require local police departments to participate in the database, which is intended to prevent problem officers from hopping from job to job, officials are looking for ways to use federal funding to encourage their cooperation.
In addition, the order would restrict the flow of surplus military equipment to local police.
The public announcement is scheduled for the first day after Biden’s return from his first trip to Asia as president.
Rev. Al Sharpton described Biden’s order as “an important step” that showed the president “took the initiative” when Congress failed to act, but he said activists would “never give up” on pushing for legislation.
“George Floyd woke us up, and we should not go back to sleep,” Sharpton said in a statement.
Biden is expected to appear alongside relatives of Floyd, whose killing by Minneapolis police sparked nationwide protests two years ago.
It was the largest series of demonstrations in American history, occurring in the midst of coronavirus lockdowns and President Donald Trump’s divisive reelection campaign.
However, transforming the initial outcry into political change has proven difficult.
When four officers were convicted last year for killing Floyd, Biden urged Congress to pass legislation to reform police by the anniversary of his death.
The guilty verdict was “not enough,” he said, and “we can’t stop here.”
However, no legislation was passed, and bipartisan talks dragged on, and later broke down.
The White House eventually decided to move forward with executive actions rather than wait for Congress.
In September, the Justice Department curtailed federal agents’ use of no-knock warrants — which allow law enforcement agents to enter a home without announcing their presence — and updated its policy to prohibit agents from using chokeholds in most circumstances.
But extending such rules to local police is more challenging, and White House officials have spent months in negotiations with civil rights groups and police organizations.
The resulting set of policies is less extensive than originally sought, not to mention delayed by a year.
“We know full well that an executive order cannot address America’s policing crisis the same way Congress has the ability to, but we’ve got to do everything we can,” said a statement from NAACP President Derrick Johnson.
The order goes beyond issues involving misconduct and use of force. It would also assess the impact of facial recognition software on civil liberties, look for ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in federal correctional facilities and suggest better ways to collect data on police practices.
The research could eventually lay the groundwork for more changes within American law enforcement in the future.
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LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Another important part of going back to school is keeping up a balanced diet.
IU Health Arnett Dietician Kara Booth said that a balanced breakfast is important. She told News 18 it's also important to make sure it includes a protein. Booth also recommends avoiding added sugars.
When it comes to lunch, she said school lunch plans are put together with student health in mind. However, she also told News 18 that parents should talk with students about what they're eating and encourage them to make healthy choices.
"For the most part, if they buy the lunch, they're getting a balanced meal," Booth said. "But then when they get to make their own choices, the best thing to do is to make sure that they're aware of it. If you're not aware then make yourself familiar."
Booth also said parents should keep a close eye on what their kids are packing for lunch.
For guidance on a balanced diet for kids, click HERE.
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Channel guide: Ch 13 (Ch 7 on Comcast) BSAZ is Bally Sports Arizona (Ch 26 on Cox, Ch 31 on Comcast, Ch 686 on DirecTV, Ch 415 on Dish) ESPN (Ch 24 on Cox, Ch 2 on Comcast, Ch 206 on DirecTV, Ch 140 on Dish) ESPN2 (Ch 25 on Cox, Ch 30 on Comcast, Ch 209 on DirecTV, Ch 143 on Dish) ESPNU (Ch 330 on Cox, Ch 266 on Comcast, Ch 208 on DirecTV, Ch 141 on Dish) FS1 is Fox Sports 1 (Ch 27 on Cox, Ch 32 on Comcast, Ch 219 on DirecTV, Ch 150 on Dish) Golf (Ch 65 on Cox, Ch 28 on Comcast, Ch 218 on DirecTV, Ch 401 on Dish) MLB is MLB Network (Ch 305 on Cox, Ch 271 on Comcast, Ch 213 on DirecTV, Ch 152 on Dish) NBA is NBA TV (Ch 308 on Cox, Ch 273 on Comcast, Ch 216 on DirecTV, Ch 156 on Dish) USA (Ch 28 on Cox, Ch 35 on Comcast, Ch 242 on DirecTV, Ch 105 on Dish)
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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. — A Colorado man who Yellowstone National Park officials say got too close to a bison was thrown by the animal while trying to get himself and a child away from danger.
A video of the encounter posted on social media appeared to show the man was behind the bison when it charged other members of his party. The man ran up and appeared to be trying to keep himself between the bison and his family when the bison pursued a child who was running away.
The man grabbed the child and was thrown by the bison while still holding the child. They both got up and ran away.
The man was taken to Eastern Idaho Medical Center for treatment of injuries to his arm, park officials said. His name was not released.
The incident is under investigation.
This is the second time this year that a visitor got too close to a bison and the animal responding to the perceived threat by goring the individual, park officials said.
On May 30, a woman from Grove City, Ohio, got within 10 feet (3 meters) of a bison before it gored and tossed her, causing a puncture wound and other injuries.
Bison are unpredictable, have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal and can run three times faster than humans, park officials said. The park requires people to stay more than 25 yards (23 meters) away from all large animals, including bison and moose, and at least 100 yards (91 meters) away from bears and wolves.
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FORT KENT, Maine — Maine’s Red Cross is seeking more racially diverse donors to be among the 3 percent of the state’s population that gives blood regularly.
Most people are aware of the four main blood types of A, B, O and AB, but it’s the antigens — the substance that stimulates the body to build up immunity to disease — that determine the specific blood type and are needed to treat diseases that require blood transfusions.
Genetically inherited medical conditions such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia affect specific populations, and treatment can include frequent blood transfusions.
Although fewer than 500 people in Maine have sickle cell, that number is likely to grow as asylum seekers, mostly from African countries, continue to move to the whitest state in the union. Portland in particular attracted more than 1,000 asylum seekers last year, which was more than double the year before.
“The country is becoming more and more diverse, and we need to have a blood supply that’s diverse,” said Thomas Hinman, market manager for Northern New England Blood Services of American Red Cross.
A patient who receives a blood transfusion of a type that is not a close match may form antibodies against the mismatched antigens. To help avoid transfusion-related complications, a patient is more likely to find the most compatible blood match from a donor of the same race or similar ethnicity, according to the American Red Cross.
There are more than 600 known antigens, some of which are unique to specific racial and ethnic groups such as African Americans or other people of African descent who have rare blood types like U negative and Duffy negative, according to redcrossblood.org.
The majority of people with sickle cell disease are of African descent. It is also more commonly found in people of Hispanic, Indian, Asian or Middle Eastern ancestry.
Patients can receive up to 100 blood transfusions each year, and their health outcomes are significantly improved when that blood comes from a person of the same race, according to the Red Cross.
Of the more than 1.3 million people living in Maine, 1.8 percent were Black or African American in July 2021, the most recent year for which census information was available. The number is slightly smaller in Aroostook County, with 1.2 percent of its 66,859 residents identifying as Black or African American.
The need for racially diverse blood donations isn’t just an issue in Maine. Across the country, African Americans make up 13 percent of the population but less than 3 percent of blood donors, according to the Red Cross.
Hinman said people of all races who do not donate blood may be overlooking an individual benefit they gain from the process.
Before blood is drawn, donors first undergo a short medical screening that includes answering questions about their health. They also have their blood pressure, iron levels, pulse and temperature examined.
Hinman said he knows of people who have identified health issues through the Red Cross screenings.
“It is like getting a free mini-physical,” he said.
In Aroostook County, Brian Bouley, the only Red Cross employee north of Bangor, organizes blood drives that take place the third week of every other month, or six times per year. The drives are held on Tuesdays in Presque Isle, Wednesdays in Fort Kent, Thursdays in Caribou and Fridays in Houlton.
Bouley donated last week at a drive in Fort Kent.
“When I get out of bed in the morning, I feel I’m making a difference. That’s a lot better than just punching a clock in my opinion,” he said about his job.
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BETHESDA, Md., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it facilitated the sale of East Bank at Richwood Village, a 200-unit luxury apartment complex located in Richwood, Texas. The property represented a rare opportunity to invest in a high-quality asset within the greater Lake Jackson submarket, a fast-growing area with limited multifamily stock.
Ryan Epstein and Jennifer Ray led the Walker & Dunlop team in facilitating the disposition from the seller, Pensam Capital, LLC to the buyer's representative, BR Premier Properties. The team assisted the client throughout the entire transaction, ensuring a favorable sale price.
"Demographic and employment trends within the Lake Jackson area have been extremely positive over the past several months," said Managing Director, Ryan Epstein. "Occupancy and rent growth in the immediate area have both been increasing significantly, making East Bank an excellent investment opportunity."
With premium garden-style multifamily residences, East Bank at Richwood Village caters to the Alvin, Angleton, and Lake Jackson submarkets. The community's amenities include a cybercafé, fitness center, clubhouse, outdoor firepit, and dog park. In addition, Dow Chemical, the largest employer in the Lake Jackson area with nearly 4,000 employees, is located less than five miles west of East Bank at Richwood Village. The broader Brazoria County area also offers employment in many different industries, with oil, gas, and chemical companies at the top of the list of employers.
Walker & Dunlop is a leader in multifamily property sales, having completed $19.3 billion in property sales volume in 2021 alone, up 214% from 2020. Visit our website for information about multifamily properties available for sale via Walker & Dunlop's property sales platform.
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Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where Americans live, work, shop and play — to life. The power of our people, premier brand, and industry-leading technology makes us more insightful and valuable to our clients, providing an unmatched experience every step of the way. With more than 1,400 employees across every major U.S. market, Walker & Dunlop has consistently been named one of Fortune's Great Places to Work® and is committed to making the commercial real estate industry more inclusive and diverse while creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.
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HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans had been told that their former quarterback Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing women during massage sessions, but instead of trying to stop him, the team provided him with resources to enable his actions and “turned a blind eye” to his behavior, according to a lawsuit filed Monday.
The lawsuit against the team was filed in Houston by one of the 24 women who had previously sued Watson over allegations of sexual misconduct when he played for the Texans. Last week, the women’s attorney, Tony Buzbee, announced 20 of the 24 lawsuits have been settled.
Watson, who was later traded to the Cleveland Browns, has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to clear his name. Watson is facing discipline from the NFL over the allegations. He is set to have a hearing this week with NFL disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson, who will decide if the 26-year-old violated the league’s personal conduct policy. Robinson is expected to rule before the Browns open training camp late next month.
In their lawsuits, the women accused Watson of exposing himself, touching them with his penis or kissing them against their will during massage appointments. One woman alleged Watson forced her to perform oral sex.
The lawsuit against the Texans accuses the team and some of its employees of having been told or being aware of Watson’s troubling behavior. Joni Honn, the owner of a massage company that was contracted with the Texans, told police investigators that her therapists were aware of Watson’s “known tendency to push boundaries during massage sessions,” according to the lawsuit.
Honn told the Texans, including the team’s head trainer, that Watson was reaching out to random women on Instagram for massages in early 2020, according to the lawsuit.
Magen Weisheit, another massage therapist who worked with the Texans, told Houston police investigators she and others were well aware of Watson’s conduct during massage sessions. When Weisheit learned of the allegations made against Watson by a woman who filed the first lawsuit against him, she wrote in a text to the woman’s former co-worker that she could reach out to the team’s player personnel person but “they don’t do much about the situation though,” according to the lawsuit.
“Despite being actually aware of what can only be described as troubling behavior, the Houston Texans turned a blind eye. Worse, the Houston Texans organization enabled Watson’s egregious behavior. The Texans also protected and shielded Watson — for Watson’s own protection and the protection of the organization itself,” according to the lawsuit.
The woman’s lawsuit alleges the Texans provided Watson with various resources, including rooms at a Houston hotel, massage tables and a non-disclosure agreement the women were told to sign, that allowed the quarterback “to further his misconduct with women by turning the massage sessions into something sexual.”
The Texans are also accused of having their head of security remove from the internet an Instagram video from November 2020 in which a woman had detailed alleged misconduct by Watson during massage sessions with her.
In a statement, the Houston Texans did not specifically address the various allegations made against the team.
“We are aware of the lawsuit filed against us today. Since March 2021, we have fully supported and complied with law enforcement and the various investigations. We will continue to take the necessary steps to address the allegations against our organization,” the Texans said.
Buzbee said the lawsuit against the Texans was the first of many he plans to file against the team.
“Suffice it to say, the overwhelming evidence collected indicating that the Houston Texans enabled Watson’s behavior is incredibly damning. We believe the Texans knew or most certainly should have known of Watson’s conduct,” Buzbee said in a statement.
The NFL declined to comment on the lawsuit against the Texans.
“I never assaulted anyone,” Watson said June 14 in his first public comments since being introduced by the Browns in March. “I never harassed anyone or I never disrespected anyone. I never forced anyone to do anything.”
In March, two separate Texas grand juries declined to indict him on criminal complaints stemming from the allegations.
Houston police Detective Kamesha Baker, the lead investigator in the criminal investigation, told Buzbee in a deposition that she believed Watson had committed crimes in the 10 criminal complaints that had been filed against the quarterback. Baker also said that Watson’s conduct during the massage sessions was escalating in such a way she believed that he would commit even more serious crimes, according to the lawsuit.
After the grand juries declined to indict, several teams pursued Watson, who agreed to be traded to the Browns. Cleveland signed the three-time Pro Bowler to a five-year, $230 million contract in March.
The four lawsuits still pending against Watson could still go to trial, but that wouldn’t happen until 2023 at the earliest.
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AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi in Tampa, Florida, and AP Sports Writer Kristie Rieken in Houston contributed to this report.
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BOSTON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TetraScience, the Scientific Data Cloud company, announced today that ACD/Labs, a leading provider of scientific software for R&D, has joined the Tetra Partner Network to help pharma and biopharma customers achieve greater scientific insights and outcomes.
"We are thrilled to partner with ACD/Labs, who have a long history of innovating how customers use analytical data analysis in R&D," said Simon Meffan-Main, Ph.D., VP, Tetra Partner Network. "Combining their characterization, lead optimization and interpretation products with the Tetra Data Platform will further help customers respond to the ever increasing pace of innovation in biopharma."
For decades ACD/Labs has been helping scientists to assemble multi-technique analytical data from major instrument vendors in a single environment. The company's Spectrus platform standardizes analytical data processing and knowledge management to help customers get answers, make decisions, and share knowledge. Digital interpretations stored with chemical context and the expert's annotations enable R&D organizations to store and manage knowledge that is chemically searchable. ACD/Labs' enterprise technologies remove the burden of routine data analysis from the scientist, automate data marshalling, and improve data accessibility and integrity.
The Tetra Data Platform produces Tetra Data, which is vendor-agnostic, liquid, and FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) scientific data that can be searched, accessed, and analyzed across the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical pipelines. With this partnership, customers will be able to use Tetra Data with ACD/Labs' Spectrus products to accelerate workflows and analyze scientific data with more specificity.
"Solutions from ACD/Labs and TetraScience work to remove the burden of data management from the scientist's workflow and make the IT function more effective," said Graham McGibbon, Director of Strategic Partnerships, ACD/Labs. "We share a common goal of creating unrestricted innovation for scientists and IT departments and are delighted to be part of the Tetra Partner Network."
"Industry participants of all kinds – global pharmas, biotech startups, informatics providers, CROs, biopharma app companies, and more – recognize that this movement to the Scientific Data Cloud must be driven by vendor-neutral and open partnerships that are deeply data-centric," explained Patrick Grady, CEO of TetraScience. "Biopharma needs to unify and harmonize experimental data in the cloud, in order to fully capitalize on the power of AI and data science. In turn, AI and data science will uncover insights that will accelerate discovery and development of therapeutics that extend and enhance human life. We are thrilled to further extend this network together with ACD/Labs."
To learn more about ACD/Labs and our partnership, please read the blog "Science at Your Fingertips - Across the Enterprise".
TetraScience is the Scientific Data Cloud company with a mission to accelerate scientific discovery and improve and extend human life. The Scientific Data Cloud is the only open, cloud-native platform purpose-built for science that connects lab instruments, informatics software, and data apps across the biopharma value chain and delivers the foundation of harmonized, actionable scientific data necessary to transform raw data into accelerated and improved scientific outcomes. Through the Tetra Partner Network, market-leading vendors access the power of our cloud to help customers maximize the value of their data. For more information, please visit tetrascience.com.
ACD/Labs is a leading provider of scientific software for R&D. We help our customers assemble digitized analytical, structural, and molecular information for effective decision-making, problem solving, and product lifecycle control. Our enterprise technologies enable automation of molecular characterization and facilitate chemically intelligent knowledge management.
ACD/Labs provides worldwide sales and support, and brings decades of experience and success helping organizations innovate and create efficiencies in their workflows. For more information, please visit www.acdlabs.com or follow ACD/Labs on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Report finds funding shortfall to grow to 1.4 trillion in 2022, erasing nearly half of the gains from 2021's record investment returns; three-year funding trend remains net positive.
NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- State and municipal retirement systems are on track to lose nearly half of 2021's once-in-a-century investment returns in 2022, according to Equable Institute's annual State of Pensions report. Following a year of record investment gains and economic growth, unfunded liabilities dipped below $1 trillion in 2021, bringing the aggregate funded ratio to 84.8%, the analysis finds. However, Equable estimates that the aggregate funded ratio for U.S. public pension funds will decline to 77.9% in 2022 and unfunded liabilities will increase to $1.4 trillion — the largest single-year decline in funded ratio since the Great Recession.
In the first half of 2022, U.S. public pension funds have weathered a bear market, geopolitical conflict, and record inflation. Despite these difficult economic headwinds, Equable finds that there has been a net positive funding trend over the last three years: even with losses this year, the funded status at the end of 2022 will be better than it was at the end of 2019.
"Public pension funded ratios would look a lot worse this year if there hadn't been a wave of states lowering investment assumptions, ramping up contribution rates, and adopting risk-mitigation tools over the past decade," said Equable executive director Anthony Randazzo. "In an era of substantial financial market volatility, state and local pension funds need policies that allow for automatic contribution rate and benefit adjustments to stabilize retirement systems when there are negative shocks like we've seen this year. Public pension funds are not going to simply invest their way back to fiscal health and resilience."
The report, State of Pensions 2022, analyzes trends in public pension funding, investments, contributions, cash flows, and benefits for 228 of the largest statewide and municipal retirement systems in all 50 states (e.g., retirement plans with at least $1 billion in accrued liabilities). This edition of State of Pensions marks a notable expansion in Equable's data set with the addition of 61 municipal plans, significantly widening the scope and accuracy of the analysis. The report also offers a spotlight on the wide range of inflation protection benefits offered — or not offered — by state and local pension plans nationwide.
Looking back on a year of unprecedented volatility, the analysis concludes that the state of pensions is fragile. Specifically, the report finds:
- Preliminary 2022 investment returns for state and local plans are -10.4% on average, through June 30, 2022. All public pension plans are projected to underperform their assumed return targets. The net result is the largest single-year decline in assets since 2009.
- Asset allocations continue to shift towards riskier alternative investments. The share of assets allocated to hedge fund managers and private equity strategies has grown to 14.9%, up from 8% of allocations in 2008.
- States have tempered their investment assumptions significantly. The average assumed rate of return is now 6.9%, below the 7% mark for the first time in modern history. There are now 83 state and local plans assuming investment returns below 7%, as of June 2022. In 2020, just 65 plans expected returns of 7% or less.
- States have meaningfully improved their funding practices and policies. In 2021, 99.8% of required contributions were made by state and municipal governments, the highest level since 2001. More than a dozen states also used budget surpluses and rainy-day funds to make supplemental payments this year or approved them in 2022-23 budgets, totaling more than $12 billion.
- Since 2019, Equable finds that only 10 states have experienced a decline in funded ratio: Minnesota, Oregon, Idaho, Nebraska, Montana, North Carolina, Vermont, Arkansas, New Hampshire, and Nevada. However, even with 2021's investment returns, only 42% of public retirement plans would be considered resilient.
- The cost of public retirement benefits have increased for members and employers. Public sector workers who are enrolled in Social Security paid 39.2% more during the 2022 fiscal year than they did in 2001. Those who do not participate in Social Security paid 13.8% more. Employer contribution rates have more than tripled, growing from 9.02% of payroll in 2001, to 30.4% of payroll in 2022.
- Public retirees may be more exposed to inflation that many assume, given the limited cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) provisions that are available across the country. 168 plans do not offer or guarantee retirees a COLA. For plans that do offer inflation protection, the average COLA is 1.58% in 2022, which is significantly less than the estimated 8.6% rate of inflation (CPI as of May 2022) nationally.
For a deeper look into The State of Pensions 2022, visit http://www.equable.org/StateofPensions2022 to access additional downloads and interactive data visualizations. Additional media tools including figures, fact sheets and raw data can be found here.
Equable is a bipartisan non-profit that works with public retirement system stakeholders to solve complex pension funding challenges with data-driven solutions. We exist to support public sector workers in understanding how their retirement systems can be improved, and to help state and local governments find ways to both fix threats to municipal finance stability and ensure the retirement security of all public servants.
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President Biden tested negative for COVID-19 on Saturday, according to a letter from White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor, but he will continue to isolate until he tests negative a second time.
"The President continues to feel very well," O'Connor wrote. Biden has been testing daily since he first tested positive for the virus on July 21. The White House said he experienced only mild symptoms, including fatigue, a runny nose, and cough.
Biden, who is fully vaccinated and twice boosted, was prescribed the antiviral therapy Paxlovid, a standard course of treatment for people who are considered to be at higher risk of adverse affects of COVID, including anyone over 50.
His symptoms were "nearly resolved" after four days of treatment, the White House said.
The president briefly left isolation last week, after testing negative for COVID on July 27. He reentered isolation after testing positive again on July 30, in what O'Connor described as a "rebound" case.
Paxlovid manufacturer Pfizer and the Food and Drug Administration have both acknowledged reports of rebound COVID cases associated with the drug, but research into the extent and severity of the problem is ongoing.
The president has continued to work through his illness, including some public, distanced appearances at the White House and virtual events.
On Monday night, Biden delivered a speech from the Blue Room Balcony announcing that the United States had killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri. He also made remarks outdoors on Friday on the economy, touting a strong July jobs report as the White House pushes back on fears of a recession due to recent negative economic growth.
Biden's agenda has progressed in Congress while he's been in isolation. Senate Democrats are poised to pass a long-sought bill to address climate change and prescription drug costs. The president also plans to hold events next week to sign bipartisan bills to boost semiconductor manufacturing and expand health care support for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.
If he's able to end his isolation, Biden plans to travel to Kentucky on Monday with First Lady Jill Biden to tour damage from devastating floods.
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LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, BIG3 announced a partnership with VYRE Network to stream games for its fifth season, which tips off on June 18 at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, Il. VYRE, a Black-Owned streaming platform with worldwide reach through apps on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, Android, iPhone, Samsung Smart TVs and on the web, will also give fans and users the chance to rewatch every BIG3 game from the league's first four seasons on demand.
Key Features of the Partnership Include:
- 29 Hours of Live Season 5 games to air across the USA and its worldwide platform
- 25 Hours of Live Season 5 games to air in international markets (outside the USA and its territories)
- Development of Original Content
- Behind-the-scenes access for VYRE viewers
- On Court Signage
- Rights to the full catalog of the league's first four years
"We are so excited to have VYRE join the BIG3 family," said BIG3 CEO, Chris Hannan. "We are thrilled to be partnering with a platform that offers a free to download and watch frictionless platform. With VYRE cofounders David and Lamar, we found a like-minded partner with a growing business that shares our vision for reaching diverse audiences."
"You have to take what you love and make it your career. Ice Cube did it with Hip Hop and now basketball. We are honored to have VYRE Network added to the BIG3 journey," said VYRE President and Co-Founder, David Hill."
"This partnership hits home on so many levels because I've always been a fan of Ice Cube and his ventures outside of music. VYRE Sports and the BIG3 are the perfect match for the next generation of sports enthusiasts and fanatics," said VYRE COO and Co-Founder, Lamar Seay.
Sports fans and new users can stream free live games and exclusive Pay Per View combat sports events through the VYRE App or vyresports.com.
Known as a ground-breaking league that focuses on innovation, the BIG3 has already sold multiple $25,000 Fire-Tier NFTs to renowned Crypto leaders and communities, including DeGods, Bill Lee and MyDoge/DogeCoin, Snoop Dogg and Ken Howery, Gary Vaynerchuk of VeeFriends, Krause House DAO, Sunny Madra, Kevin Rose and MOONBIRDS, King of Midtown, along with a team led by Wave Financial and their Bored Ape. The league has implemented several key rule changes for the 2021 season including doubling the number of open tryouts, lowering the minimum player age, and creating the 'Bring the Fire' rule allowing teams one challenge per half determined by an in-game one-on-one.
Full broadcast schedule with CBS, VYRE and additional partners will be announced next week.
To learn more about the BIG3, go to BIG3.com and follow @thebig3 on twitter and instagram.
ABOUT BIG3:
BIG3 (BIG3.com) is who we are, FIREBALL3 is what we play. It's not your grandfather's 3-on-3. The premier global BIG3 league features many of the greatest, most popular and skilled professional athletes of all time. Founded by producer, actor and music legend Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz, the BIG3 combines highly competitive, physical, fast game experiences and incredible fan experiences.
VYRE Network:
VYRE Network (OTC Pink: CAPV) (a wholly-owned Cabo Verde Capital company, "VYRE" or the "Company") is a publicly traded, TV, movie, and live event streaming platform that licenses, broadcasts, and produces a vast catalog of exclusive and non-exclusive content to a global audience. Through apps on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, Android, iPhone, Samsung Smart TVs and on the web.
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Frederick Lawrence Tilsner, age 61, died at his residence Aug. 28, 2022. Piasecki Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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BOLIDEN, Sweden, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Annual General Meeting in Boliden on April 28, 2022 resolved on an automatic share redemption procedure including a split of Boliden's shares, a so-called share split 2:1, whereby one existing share was divided into two shares. As previously communicated the number of shares and votes in Boliden therefore increased during May 2022 by 273,511,169 to 547,022,338.
The 273,511,169 redemption shares issued through the share split were redeemed during June 2022 as part of the redemption procedure. As of June 30, 2022, the number of shares and votes in Boliden therefore again totals 273,511,169.
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RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday received a call from Israel's caretaker prime minister, Yair Lapid, the first such conversation between Abbas and an Israeli premier in years.
The call came amid a rare flurry of high-level Israeli-Palestinian contacts ahead of President Joe Biden’s visit to Israel and the occupied West Bank next week. The talks focused on calming tensions and coordinating security ahead of the visit.
A statement from Lapid’s office said he spoke with Abbas about “the continuation of cooperation and the need to ensure quiet and calm.” Hussein al-Sheikh, a senior Abbas aide, said Lapid congratulated Abbas on Eid al-Adha, a Muslim holiday starting Saturday, and “discussed the latest situation briefly,” without elaborating.
Abbas received Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz at his headquarters in the occupied West Bank town of Ramallah on Thursday and also spoke to Israeli President Isaac Herzog by phone.
The peace process collapsed more than a decade ago. High-level meetings between Israeli and Palestinian leaders are rare and tend to focus on day-to-day economic and security coordination.
Gantz met with Abbas a couple of times last year and announced measures to improve economic conditions in the occupied West Bank.
Lapid and Gantz, both centrists, are serving in a caretaker capacity ahead of elections planned for Nov. 1, in which religious and nationalist parties that take a hard line toward the Palestinians are expected to retain their majority in the Knesset, Israel's parliament.
Abbas heads the Palestinian Authority, which administers parts of the West Bank under interim peace agreements reached in the 1990s. He is deeply unpopular among Palestinians, in large part because of his close security coordination with Israel.
Biden is expected to meet with top Israeli and Palestinian leaders next week.
The Palestinians seek a state in the occupied West Bank, east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, territories Israel captured in the 1967 war.
Israel annexed east Jerusalem in a move not recognized internationally and views the entire city as its capital. It withdrew soldiers and settlers from Gaza in 2005 but imposed a crippling blockade when the Islamic militant group Hamas seized power from Abbas’ forces two years later, limiting his authority to parts of the West Bank.
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Ford unveiled the 2024 Mustang on Wednesday night during the media preview of the Detroit Auto Show, but the biggest news for its legendary pony car might be what hasn’t changed. The coupe and convertible will not be electrified and will instead carry over updated versions of Ford’s 2.3-liter turbo-4 and classic 5.0-liter V-8.
That V-8 could be alone in the atrophying muscle car world. Production of the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger will end at the end of 2023, and with it the many V-8 variants wrenched out of Dodge SRT’s mechanical wizardry. Dodge plans to ditch combustion engines altogether in favor of a new take on the electric car. The production-leaning Charger Daytona Concept flexes muscle car traits with a roaring exhaust sound and multi-speed transmission packaged in a drop-dead gorgeous design.
While we know the plans for Ford and Dodge muscle cars, Chevy remains inscrutable. Updates to the Camaro have been sparse the past couple of years, and rumors suggest production of the current sixth-generation Camaro will end in 2024 and it will be replaced by an electric performance sedan. With Chevy planning on selling full battery electric versions of the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV and 2024 Chevy Blazer EV alongside internal-combustion-engine versions of those popular crossovers, could Chevy carry two Camaros with different propulsion systems?
That seems unlikely. But it also seems unlikely that Chevy will leave Ford alone as the only builder and seller of a bona fide American icon, the V-8 muscle car. Which one is more unlikely?
Chevy has been playing follow the leader as it ramps up its Ultium battery propulsion system strategy. The Chevy Silverado EV followed the Ford F-150 Lightning to market, and the Blazer EV followed the Ford Mustang Mach-E to market in the booming electric crossover segment.
Does the market still support multiple ICE muscle cars? In 2021, Ford ceded its muscle car crown to the aging Dodge Challenger, which outsold the Mustang by about 1,900 units. Dodge sold roughly 54,300 Challengers to the Mustang’s 52,400. Camaro sales have been running at less than half of that. GM sold fewer than 22,000 Camaros in 2021 compared to around 50,000 in 2018 and 2019. When the sixth-gen Camaro launched for 2016, sales were above 70,000, as they had been for nearly the decade prior.
There’s no denying the Camaro slide, but would an automaker abandoned a segment it helped create that still accounted for 120,000 vehicles annually?
What is known for sure is the continuation of the Ford Mustang. Expected in dealerships early next summer, the 2024 Ford Mustang sports a more wind-swept style and hosts many technological upgrades. The seventh-generation pony car wears new body panels, according to Ford, and will have more downforce and a lower coefficient of drag from its predecessors. The low beltline, long nose, and short deck remain, but the rear haunches flex out in a more Camaro-like way, and Ford has updated its tri-bar lighting theme front and back.
Inside, every Mustang comes with a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster configurable with five different themes. The most interesting theme is Fox Body that projects an analog look in homage to the third-generation Mustang that spanned the ’80s and courted a new generation of Mustang fans. It will be complemented by a 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen, and on top models the screens will be housed under a single piece of glass.
A flat-bottomed steering wheel will be mixed with higher grade cabin materials with more soft-touch surfaces, contrast stitching, and a red upholstery option. An electronic drift brake presents a new take on an endangered feature, with a handle that turns 90 degrees instead of a pull-up hand brake. The key fob enables remote start and remote engine revving.
Underneath the whizz buzz bang, the Mustang remains mostly the same, riding on the same platform since the sixth-gen version launched for 2015. The lower control arms, rear suspension links, and other suspension components have been updated, and the steering system has been revised for a quicker steering ratio, Ford said.
Ford didn’t disclose specs, but the engines receive updates that should boost power and increase fuel efficiency on the turbo-4. The 2022 Ford Mustang has a 310-hp 2.3-liter turbo-4 that can be upgraded to 330 hp with a Performance Pack.
The 5.0-liter V-8 channels more air with the latest update, and Ford suggests the upgrades should improve output beyond the current 450-hp rating for the GT and 470-hp rating in the Mach 1. A 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse aims for an output of 500 hp, and spawns a series of track-ready Dark Horse variants. A 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission carry over for the turbo-4 and V-8, and the rear wheels and only the rear wheels get all the torque.
An optional Performance Pack can be added to both the GT and turbo-4 for greater handling and stability with a front strut tower brace and a limited-slip rear differential. Available add-ons with the Performance Pack include a magnetic suspension, wider rear wheels and tires, larger brakes, Recaro bucket seats, and an active exhaust.
Expect more news and specs, and perhaps an announcement from Chevy, in the months preceding the arrival of the 2024 Ford Mustang next summer.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The urgency of treating chronic wounds and foot ulcers cannot be ignored. In recognition of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, Healogics® is empowering patients living with PAD, to seek timely wound care treatment critical for optimal healing and reducing the risk of amputations.
Nearly 10 million people in the United States are living with PAD, affecting 1 in 5 people over the age of 60. Of those living with late-stage PAD, 25% may require an amputation within one year.
It can be a painful condition caused by a blockage in the arteries to the legs. Just like blockages in the heart's vessels, PAD is caused by a buildup of plaque and fatty material on the inner walls of the arteries in the extremities. Not only does PAD make it difficult to walk, especially when wounds are present, but is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke.
"It's important to seek medical attention if you suspect you have PAD. Be aware of what your symptoms are and let your primary care physician know to check for PAD. Since PAD is such a prevalent problem that oftentimes goes undiagnosed, request a non-invasive and painless test called ankle brachial index (ABI). This is the first step to understanding how much blockage in the arteries is present and what the level of risk may be. Without the blood flow to wounded areas, necrosis develops and if left untreated, amputation may be the only recourse," said Healogics Chief Medical Officer, Dr. William Ennis.
Do not dismiss leg pain as part of growing old and seek care if you have these symptoms:
- Pain or cramps in the back of leg while walking or exercising
- Lower legs and feet that are cool to touch or that have shiny skin
- Legs and feet appear pale when raised and bluish/purplish when hanging down
- Numbness or tingling in the feet and legs
- A sore or wound on the toes, legs or feet that does not heal
There are 40% of those living with PAD that may not experience symptoms or leg pain until a wound becomes resistant to heal. The specialized care provided by Wound Care Centers® can reduce healing times, increase healing rates and significantly lower amputation risks.
"Treatment delays and the staggering increase in amputations drive us to work harder to improve awareness and access to advanced wound care. Any untreated wound is at risk for complications. Far too often we see patients who have developed a wound and may not have experienced pain because the neuropathy prevented the pain response. Many people do not realize that clogged arteries in the legs can be a warning sign of PAD and 82% of leg amputations are due to poor circulation of the affected limb. One of the most significant warning signs of PAD is foot ulcers that do not heal, specifically in people living with diabetes. Throughout September, we seek to educate our communities and health care providers to improve access to wound care for all that need it," said Healogics Chief Executive Officer, David Bassin.
If you or someone you care for is at risk for PAD and has a wound that is not healing, find a Center near you today. For more information, visit Healogics.com.
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., Healogics is the nation's wound healing expert. Last year over 300,000 patients received advanced wound care through a network of over 600 Wound Care Centers. Healogics also partners with over 300 skilled nursing facilities to care for patients with chronic wounds and provides inpatient consults at more than 60 partner hospitals. As the industry leader, Healogics has the largest repository of chronic wound-specific patient data in the country. The Healogics Wound Science Initiative offers peer-reviewed research and advanced analytics in the pursuit of not only better outcomes but a better way to provide care.
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Ohio water tower gets sweet, new design
BRYAN, Ohio (Gray News) – A sweet landmark attraction will soon come to fruition in Bryan, Ohio, home of Dum-Dums and other Spangler Candy treats.
The candy company is teaming up with the utility company in the area to give the water tower a new design.
It will feature eight large Dum-Dum lollipops around the main tank, with the legs of the tower painted white to represent lollipop sticks.
According to Spangler, award-winning muralist Eric Henn will paint the tower. He’s been painting water towers and oversized murals for more than 30 years.
“We are really excited for the opportunity to make this water tower an even larger asset for our community besides just holding water,” Spangler CEO Kirk Vashaw said in a press release. “With its new design painted by a world-famous artist, it will become a new landmark for Bryan and will provide a great opportunity to promote our city.”
Vashaw said there are plans to provide a viewing platform on the candy company’s property so people can take photographs and selfies.
The water tower is expected to be complete this fall, weather permitting.
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LONDON (AP) — The Prince of Wales has edited an edition of British African-Caribbean newspaper “The Voice” to mark its 40-year anniversary.
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, said he “was so touched” to be asked to edit the edition, which will feature interviews with movie star Idris Elba and Baroness Doreen Lawrence, the campaigning mother of Stephen Lawrence, who was murdered in a racist attack in 1993.
Elba, the Black British actor who starred in “The Wire” and several Marvel movies, tells the weekly newspaper, due to be published on Sept. 1, that a grant from Charles’ youth charity, The Prince’s Trust, at age 16 “opened doors that changed my life.”
Baroness Lawrence will describe a new partnership between the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation and The Prince’s Foundation, another charity, to provide applied arts scholarships for young people from diverse backgrounds affected by social and economic inequality.
Speaking about the publication, Charles said: “Over the last four decades, with all the enormous changes that they have witnessed, Britain’s only surviving black newspaper has become an institution and a crucial part of the fabric of our society.
“This is why I was so touched to be invited to edit this special edition.”
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Industry Leading AI-powered Breast Health Platform Optimizes Breast Cancer Screening, Reporting and Cancer Risk Assessment to Save Families from Cancer
SEATTLE, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Volpara Health (ASX: VHT) will showcase new and updated products for its integrated platform for the delivery of personalized breast care at the SBI/ACR Breast Imaging Symposium 2022, in Savannah, GA, May 16-19 (Booth #209).
Volpara's AI-driven breast software tools provide mammography quality and reporting, volumetric breast density measurements, and cancer risk assessment. The tools empower clinicians to provide a high-quality, optimized, and personalized cancer screening experience. Providing a smooth, integrated IT workflow, the software offerings range from enterprise-wide, objective quality analytics to cancer risk assessment for individual women and are aligned with all major US guidelines.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit Volpara SBI 2022.
Earlier Identification and Management of High-Risk Patients
Mammography remains the gold standard for the early detection of breast cancer. However, millions of women are impacted by breast cancer every year, with more than 680,000 deaths worldwide. Medical societies including NCCN, ACR, SBIT, SBI and ASBrS, are recommending a shift from age-based screening to risk-stratified screening programs that aim to provide women the right test at the right time, leading to earlier cancer detection that is critical to reducing treatment costs and increasing the chances of survival.
Volpara will showcase to SBI attendees their new Volpara Risk Pathways™ software, which enables clinicians to leverage existing clinical workflows to identify, manage and track high-risk patients who may benefit from intervention. Using patient data available via mammography reporting systems or EHRs, this market-leading breast cancer risk assessment software, which is currently used to perform more than 2 million risk assessments every year, helps clinicians make better informed decisions for triaging patients to supplemental imaging and/or genetic testing based on their individual risk profile.
New Training and Recognition Program for Exam Quality and Clinical Improvements
Optimizing mammography exam quality is crucial for cancer detection. Volpara Analytics™ software provides automated and objective assessment of image quality on every mammogram and provides technologists with performance feedback. The updated version of Volpara Analytics (v3.0) software includes improved reporting, analysis and workflow features.
At SBI, Volpara will showcase its new Analytics in Action™ program to help breast imaging centers create a culture of learning and continuous quality improvement driven by objective data. Designed exclusively for customers of Volpara Analytics software, the program offers onsite personalized training from leading mammography education provider, Mammography Educators. In addition to hands-on training with technologists to help reinforce positive performance; the program also features a manager toolkit of recognition resources that encourage and recognize staff; and provide access to meaningful rewards from the online gifting platform to celebrate quality excellence.
"The Analytics in Action program is designed to help deliver high-quality, personalized breast cancer screening by improving image quality, reducing errors, and increasing proficiency and efficiency. We are excited for our partnership with Volpara to deliver hands-on, personalized training sessions designed not only to help address common positioning performance issues but also to create a culture of quality and continuous improvement that ultimately, will result in better screening and better patient care," said Louise Miller, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT), CRT, FSBI, FNCBC, Director of Education and co-founder of Mammography Educators.
At the SBI/ACR Breast Imaging Symposium, Miller will present "The Impact of Technologist Positioning Training as Measured by Artificial Intelligence," during the e-Poster Gallery. The poster will showcase the implementation of the Analytics in Action program at a community breast center in Florida. Results include improvement in mammographic image quality following technologist training as well as enhanced tracking of changes in image quality using objective, real-time evaluation tools.
Empowering Women in Shared-Decision Making with Providers
Improvements to Volpara's Patient Hub™ mammography reporting system include enhanced mammography report letters to improve education for patients. The Volpara Density Profile™ section enables breast centers to include two mammogram images from the exam, the percentage of breast density, and a link to a Volpara consumer-facing website for more information about breast density. Women have, for years received text-heavy follow-up letters after mammography with potentially critical information buried in lengthy text. Millions of women comply with their annual screening, yet they have never seen what their breasts look like in their actual mammogram. The addition of non-diagnostic thumbnail images from the woman's own mammogram will make it easier to grasp the important concept of breast composition and tissue density, empowering women to better understand their breast health.
Focused on the Future
Volpara recently announced a change in leadership with founder Ralph Highnam moving to Chief Scientist and Innovation Officer, and Teri Thomas, former Epic executive, being appointed CEO.
I am thrilled to lead Volpara into a new era of growth," said Teri Thomas, CEO, Volpara Health. "Accelerating our ability to save more families from cancer requires an unrivalled focus on our customer's success, innovations and reaching more patients. There's never been a more exciting time for Volpara."
"We believe our approach to improving breast imaging is one that clinicians can trust due to years of robust results in clinical practice. Volpara delivers products that optimize breast screening quality and workflow, enable personalized care and empowered women," said Ralph Highnam, Ph.D., Chief Science & Innovation Officer, Volpara Health.
About Volpara
Volpara provides an advanced AI software platform that works with a healthcare provider's expertise to enable a high-quality, optimized, and personalized cancer screening experience. From the time a patient enters a clinic to the moment they obtain key results, the Volpara Breast Health Platform collects and analyzes information to better understand a patient's breast cancer risk, while also objectively evaluating image quality and workflow-improvement opportunities. These capabilities are being extended to lung cancer screening. The Volpara Breast Health Platform is supported by numerous patents, trademarks, and regulatory registrations, including FDA clearance and CE marking, and is validated by a volume of peer-reviewed publications unrivalled in the breast health industry. For more information, visit www.volparahealth.com
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ATLANTA (AP)Zack Wheeler is rounding into the form that helped him finish second in the Cy Young Award voting last year.
”Getting there, yeah,” he said. ”I mean, the results have been good, but still working on some things and try to continue to get better every time out. That’s the key, that’s the goal and try to be the best.”
Wheeler pitched 6 2/3 strong innings with a season-high 10 strikeouts, Rhys Hoskins knocked in three runs with an early double and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 7-3 on Monday night.
The teams began the day tied for second in the division, eight games out of the lead, and hadn’t met since Sept. 30 when the defending World Series champion Braves won to clinch their fourth consecutive NL East title.
Wheeler (3-3) improved to 3-0 with a 1.38 ERA with 40 strikeouts in his last five starts and has allowed two runs or less in four of them. After giving up eight hits and two runs with no walks, Wheeler is 3-2 with a 1.79 ERA in six starts against Atlanta since the start of last season.
”Another very good performance on Wheeler’s part,” Phillies manager Joe Girardi said. ”I thought he didn’t really lock in until the third inning and then he really seemed to get it going then. He was different.”
Kyle Schwarber walked to start the second and advanced on J.T. Realmuto’s single and Roman Quinn’s walk. Hoskins hit a gapper into right-center to clear the bases for a 3-0 lead. Of Hoskins’ 35 hits this season, 16 have been for extra bases.
The Phillies padded the lead in the third with three more runs for a 6-0 lead on Realmuto’s RBI triple and Quinn’s two-run double. Atlanta starter Tucker Davidson (1-1) was charged with four hits, five runs and four walks in 2 2/3 innings. An RBI single by Jean Segura made it 7-0 in the fourth.
Wheeler set down 11 in a row before Austin Riley doubled in the fifth and scored on Dansby Swanson’s single to trim the lead to 7-1. An RBI single by Riley in the seventh made it 7-2.
Among all pitchers with at least 45 innings against a single opponent since the start of 2020, Wheeler began the game with a 1.75 ERA against Atlanta that ranks second in the majors to St. Louis’ Adam Wainwright, who has a 0.55 ERA against Pittsburgh.
Wheeler credited his slider for 20 swings and misses.
”It’s not so much downward action,” he said. ”It’s more `slidey,’ so I think that’s playing a little bit better. It’s in the zone and it’s kind of sliding out. You know, (with the) fastball I’m able to locate it and elevate when I want most of the time. The two-seam is always going to be there arm side. It’s pitching, trying to miss bats, trying to miss barrels, keep the hitters off balance. Those type of things will come.”
Quinn easily threw out William Contreras from center field on a two-hopper at the plate in the first as Contreras tried to score from second on Marcell Ozuna’s single. Wheeler struck out Matt Olson with a runner at third to end the inning.
Quinn’s throw was clocked at 99.9 mph, the fastest from the Phillies’ outfield this season.
”I got a pretty good jump on it,” Quinn said. ”I fielded the ball cleanly. I peeked up and seen that he was running and had my momentum going towards home plate. It was great. It was a big play.”
Ozzie Albies’ RBI single tacked on a run for Atlanta in the eighth off Connor Brogdon to make it 7-3.
Phillies closer Corey Knebel faced the minimum in the ninth in a non-save situation.
STREAK SNAPPED
Braves RF Ronald Acuna Jr. went 0 for 5 after reaching safely in 29 straight games, which was the longest active streak in the majors dating to last June 25. He began the game with a .414 on-base percentage during the streak. He had a career-best 32-game stretch in 2019.
SWITCHING IT UP
Braves manager Brian Snitker made several changes to the lineup, batting Contreras second and playing the catcher in left field for the first time in his career, dropping Olson from second to fifth, Albies sixth and Riley down to seventh. The foursome combined to go 6 for 15.
”I don’t know if I had too much coffee this morning,” Snitker said. ”Just move some of the pieces around. I talked to a couple of guys, just to give them a different look where they’re hitting and change the scenery a little bit. Maybe that’ll get them going. I don’t know. We’ve been searching to get that part going.”
TRAINER’S ROOM
Philadelphia SS Didi Gregorius (left knee sprain) is making small progress, but the team has no immediate timetable for his return. ”He’ll do everything tomorrow again, and then we’ll make an assessment after that,” Girardi said. ”The hoop that he has to get through is the hitting. Rotating on the back knee, that’s the thing.”
UP NEXT
Braves LHP Max Fried (4-2, 3.31 ERA) will face RHP Kyle Gibson (3-2, 3.98) when the teams play the second of a four-game series on Tuesday. Fried is 4-3 with a 4.01 ERA in eight career starts and six relief appearances against the Phillies. Gibson is 1-1 with a 4.73 ERA in two career starts against Atlanta.
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SANTIAGO, Chile, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WOM S.A. (the "Offeror") today announces the extension of the Early Participation Deadline (as defined in the tender offer and consent solicitation memorandum dated August 26, 2022 (the "Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation Memorandum")) for its previously announced invitation to eligible holders of Kenbourne Invest S.A.'s (the "Issuer") outstanding 6 7/8% Senior Notes due 2024 (the "2024 Notes") and 4.7% Senior Notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes" and together with the 2024 Notes, the "Notes") to tender for cash such Notes up to the Aggregate Maximum Tender Amount of the Notes validly tendered and purchased equal to US$270.0 million (such invitation, the "Tender Offers"), and together with the Tender Offers, its solicitation of consents to certain proposed amendments (the "Proposals", and together with the Tender Offers, the "Offers") to the relevant indentures governing the Notes.
The Offeror commenced the Offers on August 26, 2022. The new Early Participation Deadline, unless extended or earlier terminated by the Offeror, will be 5:00 p.m., September 16, 2022, for each series of Notes. All other terms and conditions of the Offers, as previously announced and described in the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation Memorandum, remain unchanged.
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Neither this announcement nor the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation Memorandum constitute an invitation to participate in the Offers to or from any person located or resident in any jurisdiction where it is unlawful to make such invitation or for there to be such participation under applicable securities or other laws. In certain jurisdictions, the distribution of the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation Memorandum may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation Memorandum comes are required by the Offeror, the Dealer Manager and Solicitation Agent and the Tender and Tabulation Agent to inform themselves about and to observe any such restrictions.
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Neither this announcement nor the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation Memorandum constitute an offer to purchase, or the solicitation of an offer to tender or sell, or to exercise any voting or consent rights with respect to any, Notes to or from, or by, any person located or resident in any jurisdiction where such offer or solicitation is unlawful, and tenders of Notes by Noteholders originating from any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful will be rejected. The Offers are not being made, directly or indirectly, in any jurisdiction where to do so would impose any obligations on the Offeror in such jurisdiction, including any requirement to qualify as a foreign corporation or other entity or as a dealer in securities in any such jurisdiction, file any general consent to service of process in any such jurisdiction, subject itself to taxation in any such jurisdiction if it is not otherwise so subject, make any filing with any regulatory body in any such jurisdiction or otherwise have any document approved by, or submitted to, any regulating body in such jurisdiction, in each case in relation to the Offers and the Proposals. In those jurisdictions where the securities laws or other laws require the Offers to be made by a licensed broker or dealer and the Dealer Manager and Solicitation Agent or any of its affiliates is such a licensed broker or dealer in such jurisdiction, the Offers shall be deemed to be made on behalf of the Offeror by such Dealer Manager and Solicitation Agent or affiliate (as the case may be) in such jurisdiction and the Offers are not made in any such jurisdiction where either the Dealer Manager and Solicitation Agent or any of its affiliates is not licensed. Neither the delivery of the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation Memorandum nor any purchase of Notes shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of the Offeror since the date hereof, or that the information herein is correct as of any time subsequent to the date hereof.
Each Noteholder participating in the Offers will be deemed to give certain representations with respect to the jurisdictions referred to below, and generally, on submission of Notes for tender in the Tender Offers and submission of consent to the Proposals. Any tender of Notes for purchase pursuant to the Offers from a Noteholder that is unable to make these representations will be rejected. Each of the Offeror, the Dealer Manager and Solicitation Agent and the Tender and Tabulation Agent reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to investigate, in relation to any tender of Notes for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offers, or submission of consent to the Proposals, whether any such representation given by a Noteholder is correct and, if such investigation is undertaken and as a result the Offeror determines (for any reason) that such representation is not correct, such tender will be rejected.
United Kingdom
The communication of this announcement, the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation Memorandum and any other documents or materials relating to the Offers is not being made, and such documents and/or materials have not been approved, by an authorised person for the purposes of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended (the "FSMA"). Accordingly, such documents and/or materials are not being distributed to, and must not be passed on to, the general public in the United Kingdom. The communication of such documents and/or materials is exempt from the restriction on financial promotions under section 21 of the FSMA on the basis that it is only directed at and may be communicated to (i) persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments, being investment professionals as defined in Article 19 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Financial Promotion Order"); (ii) persons who fall within Article 43(2) of the Financial Promotion Order; or (iii) any other persons to whom these documents and/or materials may lawfully be provided. Any investment or investment activity to which the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation Memorandum relates is available only to such persons or will be engaged in only with such persons and other persons should not rely on it.
European Economic Area (EEA)
Each person in a Relevant State who receives any communication with respect to the Offers contemplated in the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation Memorandum will be deemed to have represented, warranted and agreed to and with the Dealer Manager and Solicitation Agent and the Offeror that it is a qualified investor within the meaning of Article 2(e) of the Prospectus Regulation.
Luxembourg
The terms and conditions relating to this announcement and the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation Memorandum have not been approved by and will not be submitted for approval to the Luxembourg Financial Services Authority (Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier) for purposes of public offering in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg ("Luxembourg"). Accordingly, the Offers may not be made to the public in Luxembourg, directly or indirectly, and none of the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation Memorandum or any other prospectus, form of application, advertisement or other material may be distributed, or otherwise made available in or from, or published in, Luxembourg except in circumstances which do not constitute a public offer of securities to the public, subject to prospectus requirements, in accordance with the Luxembourg Act of July 10, 2005 on prospectuses for securities.
Chile
The terms and conditions relating to the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation Memorandum have not been approved by and will not be submitted for approval to the Chilean Financial Market Commission (Comisión para el Mercado Financiero) for purposes of public offering in Chile. Therefore, the Offers may not be made to the general public in Chile, directly or indirectly, and none of the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation Memorandum or any other prospectus, form of application, advertisement or other material may be distributed, or otherwise made available in or from, or published in, Chile except in circumstances which do not constitute a public offer of securities to the public according to General Rule No. 336 of the Financial Market Commission.
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SHELBYVILLE, Ind., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Knauf Insulation, Inc., has earned the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification for its Performance+™ Acoustic Panel.
The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program, an independent program established in the United States by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL), helps consumers identify products more suitable for people with asthma and allergies by developing scientific standards that products must meet. The program performs physical and chemical testing on products to ensure they reduce allergen exposure and limit pollutants in the indoor environment. The Certification Mark is awarded only to those products that meet the scientific criteria.
"This asthma & allergy friendly® certification is evidence of Knauf's commitment to providing high quality products that can improve indoor air quality and help create healthier home environments," says Nathan Walker, Knauf Insulation's Senior Vice President of Customer Experience, Innovation, and Sales.
Knauf's Performance+ products are designed for sound control, low dust and superior fire rating. To meet the asthma & allergy friendly® certification standards, the Knauf Performance+ Acoustic Panel was tested for low emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In relation to material science, the panel was assessed for chemicals and allergenic properties. As the only formaldehyde-free fiberglass acoustic panel on the market, homeowners can easily add the Knauf Insulation panels to spaces where sound and comfort matter most like nurseries, home offices or theater rooms.
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, a month dedicated to building understanding, educating, and advocating for the 65 million Americans who live with asthma and allergies. Optimizing indoor air quality is critical, as indoor air has been found to be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air, according to the EPA.
"At this time of increased focus on healthy indoor air and wellness at home it is vital that all product claims are based on good science. We congratulate Knauf Insulation on their certification, which involved a robust scientific verification and inspection of their product, particularly on how it relates to low VOCs and constituent materials," said Dr. John McKeon, CEO of Allergy Standards Ltd.
About the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program
The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program is a unique, groundbreaking collaboration between the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and Allergy Standards Limited. This program helps people make informed purchases for a #healthierhome. The program tests household products against strict standards. Products passing these tests earn the CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® mark. Certified products include air cleaners, bedding, cleaning products, flooring, paints, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and more. Visit aafa.org/certified for more information.
About Knauf Insulation North America
Knauf Insulation North American is part of Knauf Group, a family-owned global manufacturer of building materials based in Iphofen, Germany. Knauf leverages the expertise of over 35,000 employees across 250 production facilities in 86 countries to generate revenue in excess of $12 Billion. In North America, Knauf Insulation is a leading manufacturer of thermal and acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, OEM and metal building applications. Knauf's mission is to challenge conventional thinking and create innovative solutions that shape the way we live and build in the future, with care for the people who make them, the people who use them and the world we all depend on.
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Person struck by vehicle in Lancaster County
Person struck by vehicle in Lancaster County
THANK YOU JOE. WE ARE JUST GETTING SOME BREAKING NEWS OUT OF LANCASTER COUNTY EAST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP POLICE SAY A PEDESTRNIA HAS BEEN HIT BY A VEHICLE. IT HAPPENED ABOUT 30 MINUTES AGO AT LINLNCO HIGHWAY EAST AND OAKVIEW ROAD. THIS IS STILL UNFOLDING AT THE SCENE. WE DO NOT KNOWOW H SERIOUS THE VICTIMS INJURIES ARE
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Person struck by vehicle in Lancaster County
According to emergency dispatch, crews were dispatched for a person struck in Lancaster County. The incident occurred at the intersection of Lincoln Highway East and Oakview Road in East Lampeter Township on Monday night around 10:40 p.m. Dispatch confirmed one person was struck by a single vehicle. The condition of the person struck is unknown at this time. East Lampeter Township Police Department is investigating the incident. No further updates have been given at this time. Stay tuned to WGAL for further updates.
EAST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP, Pa. —
According to emergency dispatch, crews were dispatched for a person struck in Lancaster County.
The incident occurred at the intersection of Lincoln Highway East and Oakview Road in East Lampeter Township on Monday night around 10:40 p.m.
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Dispatch confirmed one person was struck by a single vehicle.
The condition of the person struck is unknown at this time.
East Lampeter Township Police Department is investigating the incident.
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ELK GROVE, Calif. — The Sky River Casino opened around midnight Tuesday as a surprise opening. The casino posted on social media and within half an hour 600 people started streaming through the doors.
The casino was originally set to open at the end of October but in July, they announced they were pushing for a September date and now they are open 24/7.
There were originally three sites to choose from, but the location won out for its close proximity to CA-99 and the blueprint for having a lot of traffic was already in place from the mall. Chris Gibase, president and chief operating officer of Sky River Casino, said if everything goes well this could potentially be the first phase of opening with much more to come.
“We have 2,000 slot machines, 80 table games and 17 bars and restaurants. But it’s on a 100-acre site so we can expect hotels, entertainment facility, spas pools, pretty much everything you would see in a Las Vegas strip casino you’re going to see here,” said Gibase.
Gibase said the reason the first opening is on a smaller scale without the amenities is that construction was during the pandemic.
They sized down to just the games and food. The casino estimates this will bring in about 2,000 jobs both full and part-time for residents.
The casino is also trying to keep its local ties. The president told ABC10 back in July that the goal is to source 75-80% of their product within 150 miles of the casino.
They have 65 local wines available and two of the restaurants are also locally owned in the region. Gibase said there was a lot of advance planning on this project so they were able to avoid supply chain issues.
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BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Former Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker has pulled out of the Senior PGA Championship after testing positive for the coronavirus.
Stricker revealed his positive test Tuesday on Twitter, saying he was “super bummed” and that it was “just a small setback.”
Stricker was out of competition for six months because of a virus that he says doctors never fully identified. He became ill last fall, about a month after leading the Americans to a record blowout (19-9) over Europe at Whistling Straits in his native Wisconsin.
He was hospitalized and lost some 25 pounds. Stricker has said he wonders if the illness was a reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine because he has regular health checks and annual blood work.
He was coming off a victory in the first of five majors on the PGA Tour Champions schedule, two weeks ago at the Regions Tradition. This would have been his fourth tournament in five weeks since he returned to golf.
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Which DnD dice sets are best?
Finding the best Dungeons and Dragons, or DnD, dice set can be intimidating, especially since each pair of dice will be associated closely with a character or world of your making. And while there are many different models of polyhedral dice out there, finding the right set could also unlock your creative role-playing and help deliver an optimal experience for you and your party.
This six-pack of Haxtec DnD dice sets includes all the dice you’ll need to start playing as the Dungeon Master (DM), or is a good addition for players looking to keep multiple sets of dice.
What to know before you buy a DnD dice set
Seven dice per DnD dice set
The average DnD dice set will include seven different polyhedral dice, including one each that’s four-sided, six-sided, eight-sided, 12-sided and 20-sided, along with two 10-sided dice for percentage rolls. These dice are commonly referred to as D4, D6, D8, D10, D12 and D20 in DnD parlance. That said, a seven-piece set may not be right for all buyers. Still, the best polyhedral dice are simply those that fulfill the buyer’s needs best, and
Other DnD dice sets with irregular makeups
Beyond the standard seven-piece arrangement, a common offering among dice producers is a set of several D6s, or sometimes a set that adds extra D6s to what otherwise would be a standard seven-piecer. Since the D6 is used in fairly high volumes in DnD character creation and gameplay, many find it worthwhile to stack up their supply of this die.
Playing, DMing or both
While any specific die isn’t required for a particular role in DnD, players and teams may have preferences for dice that the DM of a game should have on hand. You can definitely still run a game as a DM with just one set of dice, but many DMs use multiple dice sets in order to roll for different characters or to have extra D6s or other dice. No matter what set(s) you decide to buy, knowing your role in the game can help you narrow down the choices.
What to look for in a quality DnD dice set
Color and design
Ultimately, the color and design of a given set of DnD dice is the major selling point for most. This is because most dice roll exactly the same — as long as the dice are balanced.
Warranty
Since most dice sets are balanced, this makes the shopping decision largely about style. However, finding a DnD dice set with a warranty is a great backup option in case you receive the dice and they aren’t balanced. Many buyers are attracted to sets that have the guarantee of a replacement in case of a defective product.
How much you can expect to spend on DnD dice sets
DnD dice sets tend to be fairly affordable. While a single seven-piece set can cost as little as $7, a set sporting a special or intricate design could cost as much as $40. Multi-set bundles also range quite a bit in price, but usually sell for between $22 and $35.
DnD dice set FAQ
What comes in a DnD dice set?
A. The actual dice included vary from set to set. If you’re looking for a basic set of DnD dice, it will only include the polyhedral dice needed for gameplay. Other sets or bundles, however, may include accessories like dice bags, rolling boxes or dice towers.
How many dice are in a DnD dice set?
A. Standard DnD dice sets include seven dice. These usually consist of two D10s and one each of a D4, D6, D8, D12 and D20. Non-standard sets may contain any number of different configurations of dice.
What’s the best DnD dice set to buy?
Top DnD dice set
TOYFUL Six-Pack of Seven-Piece Tabletop Game Polyhedral DnD Dice Set Bundle
What you need to know: Six standard sets of DnD dice together, this bundle comes at an incredibly affordable price and features a variety of colorful seven-piece sets, along with multiple other accessories.
What you’ll love: The value, of course. But this bundle includes accessories — dice bags for each set, a rolling tray and a variety of stickers. In addition, each set of dice features a beautiful washed-color design with crisp gold or white paint for the numbers.
What you should consider: This isn’t suitable for those looking for a single set of dice. It is recommended mostly for those who play as DM or who just want multiple dice sets.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top DnD dice set for the money
Haxtec Seven-Piece Tabletop Game Polyhedral DnD Dice Set in Blue Purple Nebula
What you need to know: This glittery seven-piece set comes at a price that’s doable even for those on a serious budget.
What you’ll love: This Haxtec set includes the standard seven dice and a bag to store them. These dice are offered in 45 different color and design combinations. Some include extra D6 dice for just a few dollars more.
What you should consider: Some users reported that their dice showed up slightly lighter or darker than they appeared in the listing.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Haxtec Seven-Piece Finished Metal Bundled Polyhedral DnD Dice Set in Antique Iron
What you need to know: This set of seven comes in a beautiful faux leather dice bag and features quality brushed-metal finishing, making it perfect for boss battles and regular DnD gameplay alike.
What you’ll love: These zinc-alloy dice are beautiful to look at and feel good in the hand. In addition to the “Antique Iron” finish on this particular set of dice, Haxtec offers other similar metal-finish dice, all with a classic numbering font.
What you should consider: This set is more expensive than most standard sets of DnD dice.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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(NewsNation) — Researchers studying the composition of tattoo inks have discovered that those used in the United States may contain cancer-causing chemicals.
In the study presented this week at an American Chemical Society conference, Dr. John Swierk said little is known about the chemical composition of inks, which are mostly unregulated in the U.S.
During their analysis of inks, Swierk and his team discovered the presence of ingredients that were not listed on the label. In one case, ethanol was not listed, but the chemical analysis showed it was present in the ink.
“Every time we looked at one of the inks, we found something that gave me pause,” Swierk said in a news release from the American Chemical Society. “For example, 23 of 56 different inks analyzed to date suggest an azo-containing dye is present.”
It’s those azo pigments that raise concerns.
While they cause no health problems when chemically intact, bacteria or ultraviolet light can degrade azo pigments into a compound that is a potential carcinogen, according to the Joint Research Centre.
The European Union has recently cracked down on tattoo inks, placing a ban on certain blue and green pigments. Americans should assume that those pigments of concern are in their tattoo inks, Swierk said at the conference.
“I think it’s important to note that those particular pigments, Blue 15:3 and Green 7, have been used in tattooing for a very long time,” he said. “While the EU’s data is a concern, it’s not a definite. Much like with everything involving tattooing, it’s incumbent on consumers and artists to make a decision about their particular comfort level and then proceed accordingly.”
In addition to ink ingredients, Swierk and his team noted a red flag in particle sizes, with some measuring as small as 100 nanometers.
“When you get down to that size regime, you start to have concerns about nanoparticles penetrating into cells, getting into the nucleus of those cells, doing damage and causing cancer that way,” Swierk said.
After the team has conducted more tests and their research is peer-reviewed, it will be posted on their website.
“With these data, we want consumers and artists to make informed decisions and understand how accurate the provided information is,” Swierk said.
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Woman paralyzed and in ICU after a chiropractic visit
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WJCL) – A recent college graduate from Georgia is paralyzed and in intensive care after a chiropractic adjustment.
Caitlin Jensen’s brother, Caleb Johnson, said June 16 is a day the family won’t forget.
Jensen’s family said she visited a chiropractor for an adjustment and left with four dissected arteries.
“She’s able to open her eyes every now and then and wake up a little bit and kind of move her hands to squeeze a little -- but that’s it,” Johnson explained.
After a stroke, cardiac arrest and a loss of pulse for 10 minutes, her family said doctors at Memorial Health revived and stabilized Jensen.
Her family set up a GoFundMe to support current costs and long-term therapy when the time comes.
“It’s huge just to know that people are out there supporting as we get her into therapy,” Johnson said.
According to chiropractor, Dr. Steve Ranicki, Jensen’s condition is incredibly rare.
“Those dissections will often produce symptoms of headache and neck pain, which then typically drive people to a doctor’s office,” Ranicki said. “Once they’ve gone to the medical doctor or chiropractor the likelihood is, unfortunately, a stroke will occur.”
Ranicki said sometimes something as simple as going to a hair salon and having your neck tilted back in the bowl for an extended period of time can trigger a stroke if you have dissections.
Jensen’s family is focused on getting her out of the ICU and into rehab sometime in August.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Dodge Power Brokers and Direct Connection will be spotlighted at the 42nd edition of the Dodge Power Brokers Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway on July 15-17 near Denver, Colorado
- Dodge//SRT and Mopar partnership with Bandimere Speedway spans four decades (1989-2022) and remains the longest active and continuous event title sponsorship in motorsports
- Dodge Power Brokers Mile-High Nationals is the first of two premier NHRA events with Dodge//SRT and Mopar headline support this season, including the prestigious Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis
- Defending event winner Matt Hagan seeks to continue to reign over Thunder Mountain with his Dodge Power Brokers Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car after earning three wins this year to date for the new Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) team
- TSR Top Fuel pilot Leah Pruett seeks to wheel her Dodge Power Brokers dragster to a repeat performance of her 2018 successful run from No. 1 qualifier to winner
- Two-time Funny Car event winner at Bandimere Speedway Cruz Pedregon is working to take home another Wally aboard the Snap-on Tools Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
Dodge Power Brokers and Direct Connection take center stage this weekend as the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Camping World Drag Racing Series brings the thunderous sound and feel of 11,000 horsepower back to the Rocky Mountains for the high-altitude challenge presented by the 42nd edition of the Dodge Power Brokers Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway on July 15-18.
Dodge//SRT and Mopar continue the decades-long relationship that began in 1989 with the Denver-area Bandimere family-owned track by spotlighting Dodge Power Brokers within this year's event title sponsorship and on the Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) HEMI®-powered nitro cars of Matt Hagan and Leah Pruett.
"The Dodge brand is excited to bring the horsepower back to Bandimere Speedway with one of the premier events in all of racing, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals," said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand Chief Executive Officer – Stellantis. "We take a lot of pride in being part of the longest standing event sponsorship in motorsports history — 33 years and counting — and a big reason for that is the amazing race fans in the Denver area who turnout each year and pack Thunder Mountain. We're excited to interact with enthusiasts and share some details about our new Dodge Power Brokers program, which serves as the exclusive source for Dodge Direct Connection performance parts."
As the 11th of 22 NHRA events on the circuit, the Dodge Power Brokers Mile-High Nationals weekend marks the halfway point of the season and kicks off three consecutive weeks of racing with the traditional trio of western-swing races that include stops at the Sonoma Nationals in California and the Northwest Nationals near Seattle. The Dodge Power Brokers Mile-High Nationals event is also the first of two marquee title sponsorships for the Dodge//SRT and Mopar brands this year along with the prestigious Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis on Labor Day weekend.
Three-time world champion Matt Hagan returns to the picturesque mountainside drag strip with his first-year TSR team to defend the Funny Car event win he earned last year from the No. 1 qualifier position to take home his first Wally trophy from Thunder Mountain. Hagan looks to make even more noise this year as his Dodge Power Brokers Charger SRT Hellcat has already amassed three wins, three No. 1 qualifier positions and advanced to six final elimination rounds.
"I'm looking forward to getting to Denver for the Dodge Power Brokers Mile-High Nationals," said Hagan, who after being a mainstay atop the Funny Car category for most of this season comes into the weekend second in the points standings. "We've been able to build upon our data and (crew chief) Dickie Venables has been putting a great car underneath me. We'll be taking a different car combination to Bandimere in regards to the motor, clutch and blower. You can wick your blowers up and the compression is crazy with the elevation.
"We have a great car set up that we won there with last year, so we put that on the shelf, didn't touch it and we're going to bring it back out and put it on the race car," added Hagan. "I look forward to having a successful weekend in Denver, which is what we need to do. With it being a Dodge Power Brokers race, we want to give them a strong showing."
TSR Top Fuel pilot Leah Pruett rolls into Denver with some positive momentum after her Dodge Power Brokers dragster's semifinal performance at the last event in Norwalk, Ohio, put her back into the top 10 in the championship standings.
"Our minds are on Mile-High and the necessary changes the car needs from different pistons, the uniqueness of the event, how the car has cooperated in the last couple races, to fuel adjustments are all just precursors for the Dodge Power Brokers event," said Pruett, who is also familiar with turning on win lights at Bandimere Speedway after powering from the No. 1 qualifier position to victory in 2018. "It is going to be one to win, I've always said it. Some people think the Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals are a big one. Winning the Dodge Power Brokers Mile-High Nationals would be the pinnacle of the year, in my opinion. That is where our backbone is, on top of that mountain.
"We performed well in Norwalk and we intend to do the same and build on that for Denver," added Pruett. "We needed a bit of this rejuvenation. We have a healthy program and that's also very important. There are teams out here running on the edge and hurting a lot of parts. Our healthy program will allow us to push, which will allow us to qualify better and get on top of that mountain."
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Celebrating CBD in a very big way, FAB CBD offers 35% off site wide, for two days only.
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It is National CBD Day, and the folks at FAB CBD are ready for it. Included in the celebration is a deep discount of 35% on all products, including two new items on their top-quality roster. But first, a little bit about the day that's being observed.
The federal government defined hemp in 2018 as a legal plant that is distinct from marijuana, due to the incredibly low levels of THC in it (less than .03%). Therefore, hemp-based products like CBD oil no longer fell under national anti-drug laws. Since that time, CBD has developed into a highly popular and well-known ingredient in oils, creams, gummies, capsules, and more. FAB CBD is a major player in the industry and loves to have a big event in celebration of the hemp compound that they built their company around.
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The new Complete Cannabinoid™ Softgel is a great reason to shop this sale. A few things set this full spectrum capsule apart from what other brands are doing. First, it contains equal parts CBD, CBG, CBN, and CBC, which is almost unheard of in the current CBD market. Second, it is made with cassava root rather than gelatin, making the softgel accessible to vegetarians and vegans in addition to the rest of the population. Customers are raving about how easy the softgels are to swallow or to carry with them on the go, and they love having a taste-free option in their CBD regimen.
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Another new product in the FAB CBD store is an unflavored CBD+CBG Oil. This popular and potent 2400mg oil was previously only available in mint and citrus but can now be experienced with the natural flavor of hemp. An expertly balanced 1:1 ratio of CBD and CBG shines in this robust full spectrum blend, establishing a gold standard for tinctures in the CBD industry.
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Builder eyes multiple locations in Rio Rancho
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond American Homes of New Mexico, Inc., a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC), has announced plans to build multiple new communities in the Albuquerque area (RichmondAmerican.com/Albuquerque). The homebuilder's expansion in this market will provide local house hunters access to a broader range of home personalization options than many other builders offer.
"Albuquerque homebuyers are going to love our wide selection of design options," said David Viger, Richmond American Homes' Chief Operating Officer. "We believe that everyone who builds a new home from the ground up should have the freedom to choose their finishes and design a home that's as unique as they are. It's why we say, 'with us its personal.'"
Richmond American recently closed on its first community, Monarch at Mariposa in Rio Rancho, which is scheduled to open by the end of the year. The builder is also poised to close on a second Rio Rancho community, Seasons at Broadmoor Heights (RichmondAmerican.com/BroadmoorHeights), in May and sales are slated to commence in June. Both communities will offer Richmond American's sought-after Seasons™ Collection, designed to make homeownership more attainable for a wide range of buyers.
Richmond American companies have been in business for over 40 years and are known for their inspired floor plans, quality construction and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. However, personalization is what truly distinguishes Richmond American from other leading national homebuilders.
Everyone who builds a brand-new Richmond American home from the ground up will have the opportunity to meet with a professional design consultant to choose colors, textures, finishes and fixtures for their new living spaces. During this complimentary design consultation, buyers can select even the smallest details, like doorknobs and drawer pulls, to help ensure that their new home reflects their personal taste and lifestyle.
Visit RichmondAmerican.com for more information. View health and safety updates at RichmondAmerican.com/COVID-19.
Operating under the name Richmond American Homes, MDC's homebuilding subsidiaries have built more than 220,000 homes since 1977. Among the nation's largest homebuilders, MDC's subsidiary companies have operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington. Mortgage lending, plus insurance and title services are offered by the following MDC subsidiaries, respectively: HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company. M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MDC." For more information, visit MDCHoldings.com.
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Highly Respected Tech, Marketing and Product Experts Join Experienced Leadership Team of Quickly Growing Dog Wellness Concept
JUPITER, Fla., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scenthound, the nation's first and only wellness-focused dog care franchise concept, announced the addition of three new members of their Leadership team to support their rapid expansion, innovation, and technology. Scenthound continues to prioritize investment in their internal resources and infrastructure as they pioneer a new concept in the dog grooming industry.
John Crain, Hannah Keyser and Steven Krane will apply their expertise within technology, marketing, franchising, pet products, and related fields to manage growth, maximize opportunities, and guide the company to reach its ambitious goals.
"We are pioneering a whole new paradigm in the pet space and the only way to lead this industry transformation is with a world-class team," said Tim Vogel, founder, and CEO of Scenthound. "We are excited that John, Hannah and Steven have joined the Scenthound pack and will be bringing their been-there-done-that experience and expertise to support our rapid growth."
John Crain has joined Scenthound as the Chief Technology Officer with the responsibility of leading Scenthound's IT and technology operations. He is a longtime management consultant and tech-expert, most recently as principal of 452 Consulting, where he led product and service launches for companies in education tech, healthcare, specialty materials and telecommunications. "Scenthound has already invested significantly in technology to stay at the forefront of innovation and provide an exceptional and frictionless customer experience," Crain said. "I am excited to continue to develop the tools to support members and franchise partners."
Hannah Keyser joined as the Vice President of Marketing where she is responsible for all the marketing efforts including franchise relations, development of the marketing strategy and defining tactics to grow memberships and revenue. Keyser came to Scenthound from BurgerFi, a quickly growing fast-casual restaurant chain, where she served as VP of Marketing. "Scenthound has already developed an incredible brand and position as leaders in the dog industry" Keyser said. "I'm thrilled to collaborate with this talented team to bring a consumer-focused and data driven approach to drive greater awareness, engagement and growth for the brand."
Steven Krane brings more than 30 years of business experience throughout his entrepreneurial career and has recently joined Scenthound as the Vice President of Strategic initiatives. He is tasked with developing additional product and service offerings for Scenthound franchisees and enhancing Scenthound's position in the market. Prior to joining Scenthound, Krane served as President of Cesar Millan Pet Products, and earlier founded Horizon Foods of Virginia, GreatMeals, and George Foreman Steaks amongst many other businesses. "Scenthound has spent years developing products and services to give dogs a happier, healthier life and continue to educate dog parents on the health benefits of routine care." Krane said. "I am looking forward to bringing the brand to a new level by developing additional wellness products for dogs and additional revenue streams for our franchise partners."
Crain, Keyser, and Krane were all drawn to Scenthound by their mutual belief in the company's mission, vision and potential for growth, especially at a time when pet ownership is exploding and spending within the pet industry is projected to exceed $100 billion annually.
About Scenthound
Founded in 2015, Scenthound, the nation's first and only wellness-focused dog care franchise concept, offers membership-based services for affordable and accessible routine dog care. As the fastest-growing pet franchise in the nation, the brand's services are elevated through the integration and innovative technology, including its proprietary S.C.E.N.T. Check™ (Skin, Coat, Earns, Nails and Teeth) detailing an assessment of each dog's external health following its monthly visit to a 'Scenter.' Today, Scenthound has sold more than 150 locations across over a dozen states and is positioned for explosive growth across the U.S. For more information about Scenthound's unique membership offerings, visit Scenthound.com or follow the brand on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. To find out more about franchise opportunities, visit Franchise.Scenthound.com.
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FINDLAY, Ohio, August 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Reported second-quarter net income attributable to MPLX of $875 million and
adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX of $1.5 billion - Generated $1.5 billion in net cash provided by operating activities
- Returned over $750 million of capital to unitholders through distributions and unit repurchases
- Announces incremental $1 billion repurchase authorization for units held by public
- Renewed transportation services agreements with MPC for 10 years
MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) today reported second-quarter 2022 net income attributable to MPLX of $875 million, compared with $706 million for the second quarter of 2021. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) attributable to MPLX was $1,457 million, compared with $1,374 million in the second quarter of 2021.
The Logistics and Storage (L&S) segment income from operations was $811 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared with $787 million for the second quarter of 2021. Segment adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2022 was $966 million, compared with $947 million for the second quarter of 2021.
The Gathering and Processing (G&P) segment income from operations was $306 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared with $144 million for the second quarter of 2021. Segment adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2022 was $491 million, compared with $427 million for the second quarter of 2021.
During the quarter, MPLX generated $1,487 million in net cash provided by operating activities, $1,237 million of distributable cash flow, and free cash flow after distributions of $614 million. MPLX announced a second-quarter 2022 distribution of $0.7050 per common unit, resulting in a coverage ratio of 1.69x for the quarter. The leverage ratio was 3.5x at the end of the quarter.
"In the second quarter, we returned over $750 million of capital to unitholders through both distributions and unit repurchases, renewed certain of our transportation service contracts with MPC through 2032, and advanced several expansions and de-bottlenecking projects supporting the growth of MPLX," said Michael J. Hennigan, MPLX chairman, president, and chief executive officer. "Since the inception of our repurchase program, we have repurchased approximately $800 million of units. And today, as part of our long-term commitment to return capital, we announced an incremental $1 billion unit repurchase authorization."
L&S segment income from operations for the second quarter of 2022 increased by $24 million compared to the same period in 2021, while segment adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2022 increased by $19 million compared to the same period in 2021.
Total pipeline throughputs were 5.9 million barrels per day (bpd) in the second quarter, 6% higher than the same quarter of 2021. The average tariff rate was $0.82 per barrel for the quarter, a decrease of 7% versus the same quarter of 2021. Terminal throughput was 3.1 million bpd for the quarter, an increase of 4% versus the same quarter of 2021.
G&P segment income from operations for the second quarter of 2022 increased by $162 million compared to the second quarter of 2021. Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2022 increased by $64 million compared to the same period in 2021, primarily as a result of higher natural gas liquids prices and increased volumes.
In the second quarter of 2022:
- Gathered volumes averaged 5.6 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d), an 11% increase from the second quarter of 2021.
- Processed volumes averaged 8.5 bcf/d, a 1% increase versus the second quarter of 2021.
- Fractionated volumes averaged 536 thousand bpd, a 2% decrease versus the second quarter of 2021.
In the Marcellus:
- Gathered volumes averaged 1.3 bcf/d in the second quarter, a 1% decrease versus the second quarter of 2021.
- Processed volumes averaged 5.4 bcf/d in the second quarter, a 3% decrease versus the second quarter of 2021.
- Fractionated volumes averaged 471 thousand bpd in the second quarter, a 1% decrease versus the second quarter of 2021.
MPLX continues to advance several projects focused on expansions and de-bottlenecking of existing assets.
In the L&S segment, MPLX continues to expand natural gas long-haul and crude gathering pipelines supporting the Permian and Bakken regions. Specifically in the Permian, working with our partners, MPLX continues to progress its natural gas strategy with the expansion of the Whistler pipeline from 2.0 bcf/d to 2.5 bcf/d, as well as the laterals into the Midland basin and Corpus Christi domestic and export markets.
In the G&P segment, MPLX remains focused on the Permian and Marcellus basins in response to producer demand. In the Permian, construction advanced on the 200 million cubic feet per day (mmcf/d) Torñado ll processing plant, which is expected to come online in the second half of 2022. MPLX is also planning to build its sixth 200 mmcf/d processing plant in the basin, Preakness ll, which is expected online in the first half of 2024. In the Marcellus, the 68,000 bpd Smithburg de-ethanizer continues to progress and is expected to come online in the third quarter to meet incremental in-basin demand. MPLX is also planning to build Harmon Creek ll, a 200 mmcf/d processing plant expected online in the first half of 2024.
MPLX's growth capital spending outlook for 2022 remains at $700 million.
Financial Position and Liquidity
As of June 30, 2022, MPLX had $298 million in cash, $3.5 billion available on its bank revolving credit facility, and $1.5 billion available through its intercompany loan agreement with Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC). MPLX's leverage ratio was 3.5x.
Effective July 7, 2022, MPLX entered into a new five-year credit facility to replace the previously existing credit facility. The new credit facility has a capacity of $2 billion and the term was extended to July 2027.
The partnership repurchased $35 million of common units held by the public in the second quarter of 2022. As of June 30, 2022, MPLX had approximately $202 million remaining available under the initial $1 billion unit repurchase authorization.
Today we announced that the board of directors of MPLX's general partner has authorized a unit repurchase program for the repurchase of up to an additional $1 billion of the outstanding publicly traded common units. MPLX may utilize various methods to effect the repurchases, which could include open market repurchases, negotiated block transactions, tender offers, accelerated unit repurchases, or open market solicitations for units, some of which may be effected through Rule 10b5-1 plans. The timing and amount of repurchases, if any, will depend upon several factors, including market and business conditions, and repurchases may be initiated, suspended, or discontinued at any time. The repurchase authorization has no expiration date.
At 9:30 a.m. ET today, MPLX will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss the reported results and provide an update on operations. Interested parties may listen by visiting MPLX's website at www.mplx.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on MPLX's website for two weeks. Financial information, including this earnings release and other investor-related materials, will also be available online prior to the conference call and webcast at www.mplx.com.
MPLX is a diversified, large-cap master limited partnership that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and logistics assets and provides fuels distribution services. MPLX's assets include a network of crude oil and refined product pipelines; an inland marine business; light-product terminals; storage caverns; refinery tanks, docks, loading racks, and associated piping; and crude and light-product marine terminals. The company also owns crude oil and natural gas gathering systems and pipelines as well as natural gas and NGL processing and fractionation facilities in key U.S. supply basins. More information is available at www.MPLX.com.
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In addition to our financial information presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), management utilizes additional non-GAAP measures to facilitate comparisons of past performance and future periods. This press release and supporting schedules include the non-GAAP measures adjusted EBITDA; consolidated debt to last twelve months adjusted EBITDA, which we refer to as our leverage ratio; distributable cash flow (DCF); distribution coverage ratio; and free cash flow (FCF) and free cash flow after distributions. The amount of adjusted EBITDA and DCF generated is considered by the board of directors of our general partner in approving the Partnership's cash distribution. Adjusted EBITDA and DCF should not be considered separately from or as a substitute for net income, income from operations, or cash flow as reflected in our financial statements. The GAAP measures most directly comparable to adjusted EBITDA and DCF are net income and net cash provided by operating activities. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income adjusted for (i) depreciation and amortization; (ii) provision/benefit for income taxes; (iii) interest and other financial costs; (iv) impairment expense; (v) income/loss from equity method investments; (vi) distributions and adjustments related to equity method investments; (vii) noncontrolling interests and (xiii) other adjustments as deemed necessary. In general, we define DCF as adjusted EBITDA adjusted for (i) deferred revenue impacts; (ii) sales-type lease payments, net of income; (iii) net interest and other financial costs; (iv) net maintenance capital expenditures; (v) equity method investment capital expenditures paid out; and (vi) other adjustments as deemed necessary.
The Partnership makes a distinction between realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss is reversed and the realized gain or loss of the contract is recorded.
Adjusted EBITDA is a financial performance measure used by management, industry analysts, investors, lenders, and rating agencies to assess the financial performance and operating results of our ongoing business operations. Additionally, we believe adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors for trending, analyzing and benchmarking our operating results from period to period as compared to other companies that may have different financing and capital structures.
DCF is a financial performance measure used by management as a key component in the determination of cash distributions paid to unitholders. We believe DCF is an important financial measure for unitholders as an indicator of cash return on investment and to evaluate whether the partnership is generating sufficient cash flow to support quarterly distributions. In addition, DCF is commonly used by the investment community because the market value of publicly traded partnerships is based, in part, on DCF and cash distributions paid to unitholders.
FCF and free cash flow after distributions are financial performance measures used by management in the allocation of capital and to assess financial performance. We believe that unitholders may use this metric to analyze our ability to manage leverage and return capital. We define FCF as net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for (i) net cash used in investing activities; (ii) cash contributions from MPC; (iii) cash contributions from noncontrolling interests and (iv) cash distributions to noncontrolling interests. We define free cash flow after distributions as FCF less base distributions to common and preferred unitholders.
Distribution coverage ratio is a financial performance measure used by management to reflect the relationship between the partnership's financial operating performance and cash distribution capability. We define the distribution coverage ratio as the ratio of DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders to total GP and LP distributions declared.
Leverage ratio is a liquidity measure used by management, industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies to analyze our ability to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding MPLX LP (MPLX). These forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, MPLX's expectations, estimates and projections concerning its business and operations, financial priorities, including with respect to positive free cash flow and distribution coverage, strategic plans, capital return plans, operating cost reduction objectives, and environmental, social and governance ("ESG") goals and targets, including those related to greenhouse gas emissions, diversity and inclusion and ESG reporting. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "commitment," "could," "design," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "goal," "guidance," "intend," "may," "objective," "opportunity," "outlook," "plan," "policy," "position," "potential," "predict," "priority," "project," "prospective," "pursue," "seek," "should," "strategy," "target," "will," "would" or other similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. MPLX cautions that these statements are based on management's current knowledge and expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of the control of MPLX, that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from the statements made herein. Factors that could cause MPLX's actual results to differ materially from those implied in the forward-looking statements include but are not limited to: the continuance or escalation of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and related sanctions and market disruptions; general economic, political or regulatory developments, including inflation, changes in governmental policies relating to refined petroleum products, crude oil, natural gas or NGLs, or taxation; the magnitude, duration and extent of future resurgences of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects; the adequacy of capital resources and liquidity, including the availability of sufficient free cash flow from operations to pay distributions and to fund future unit repurchases; the ability to access debt markets on commercially reasonable terms or at all; the timing and extent of changes in commodity prices and demand for crude oil, refined products, feedstocks or other hydrocarbon-based products; changes to the expected construction costs and timing of projects and planned investments, the availability of desirable strategic initiatives to optimize portfolio assets and the ability to obtain regulatory and other approvals with respect thereto; our ability to successfully implement our sustainable energy strategy and principles, achieve our ESG goals and targets and realize the expected benefits thereof; accidents or other unscheduled shutdowns affecting our machinery, pipelines, processing, fractionation and treating facilities or equipment, means of transportation, or those of our suppliers or customers; the suspension, reduction or termination of MPC's obligations under MPLX's commercial agreements; other risk factors inherent to MPLX's industry; the impact of adverse market conditions or other similar risks to those identified herein affecting MPC; and the factors set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in MPLX's and MPC's Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2021, and in other filings with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the applicable communication and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement except to the extent required by applicable law.
Copies of MPLX's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other SEC filings are available on the SEC's website, MPLX's website at http://ir.mplx.com or by contacting MPLX's Investor Relations office. Copies of MPC's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other SEC filings are available on the SEC's website, MPC's website at https://www.marathonpetroleum.com/Investors/ or by contacting MPC's Investor Relations office.
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FAIRLAWN, Ohio, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center announces its support of the 2022 Bridgestone SENIOR PLAYERS Championship, which will be held Wednesday, July 6 through Sunday, July 10 at Firestone Country Club in Akron.
This annual event draws thousands of spectators to see golf legends compete at the famed South Course. The Bridgestone SENIOR PLAYERS Championship is the 14th event on the 2022 PGA TOUR Champions schedule and represents one of the largest purses for the 27 tour stops. It started in 1983 as one of the five major championships on the PGA TOUR Champions. This is the first year that Crystal Clinic will serve as a supporter.
"As the nationally renowned and #1 ranked orthopaedic hospital system in Ohio, we are committed to getting our patients back to the activities they enjoy most, whether that means participating in competitive sports or leading an active, independent lifestyle. Golf is a sport that can be enjoyed for a lifetime, so this event is a natural fit for us and a perfect opportunity to align our nationally-renowned orthopaedic care with a major, international sporting event in Ohio," said Paul Fleissner, M.D., Chairman of the Board of Managers at Crystal Clinic and pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. "We are proud to be part of the Bridgestone SENIOR PLAYERS Championship, which shines a national spotlight on Northeast Ohio."
That sentiment is shared by organizers of the tournament.
"We are excited for the 2022 Bridgestone SENIOR PLAYERS Championship this July and thank Crystal Clinic for their involvement and support," said Don Padgett, executive director of the Bridgestone SENIOR PLAYERS Championship.
At its 12 locations across Northeast Ohio, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center treats all types of orthopaedic conditions affecting the hand and wrist, elbow, shoulder, foot and ankle, hip, knee, spine and neck. Imaging services and therapy are offered at most clinics.
For more information on the 2022 Bridgestone SENIOR PLAYERS Championship or to purchase tickets, visit BridgestoneSeniorPlayers.com.
To schedule a consultation or to learn more about Crystal Clinic, call 330-668-4040 or visit CrystalClinic.com.
Nationally renowned for orthopaedic care, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is a physician-owned, orthopaedic specialty hospital system with board-certified/board-eligible surgeons, most with advanced fellowship credentials in their orthopaedic specialty, who collectively perform thousands of surgeries annually. With 12 locations throughout Northeast Ohio, including four Crystal Clinic QuickCareTM locations that provide immediate, walk-in care of sports and orthopaedic injuries, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is one of just four out of the 6,090 hospitals in the nation and the only one in Ohio to receive The Joint Commission certifications in total hip, total knee, total shoulder, and spinal fusion procedures. The hospital is ranked #1 in Ohio and in the top 1% in the U.S. by CareChex/Quantros Analytics. Crystal Clinic has also earned the nation's highest five-star rating in patient experience from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons, a division of Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, are experts in treating soft tissue defects related to orthopaedic injuries and provide the entire spectrum of plastic surgery – from reconstruction to cosmetic procedures. Crystal Clinic's highly advanced, state-of-the-art surgical hospital is one of the only kind in the world devoted exclusively to orthopaedics and plastic/reconstructive care.
The Bridgestone SENIOR PLAYERS Championship is a major on the PGA TOUR Champions and continues the 69 consecutive year tradition of professional golf at Firestone Country Club. Each summer, 78 professionals compete on Firestone's South Course for a $3 million purse and an exemption into THE PLAYERS Championship. Proceeds from this community event help worthy charitable causes throughout Northeast Ohio. In addition to the competition, fans and sponsors enjoy Pro-Ams, the Ambassador of Golf Event, tournament hospitality venues, concerts and special events. Tournament week is staged with the help of hundreds of volunteers in partnership with Northern Ohio Golf Charities. To date, professional golf tournaments at Firestone have generated over $30 million for numerous area charities.
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Not sure who won this Iron Bowl caption contest but it was fun to watch. It was a surprisingly civil competition, which makes me wonder: Are Alabama and Auburn fans the key to bringing the country together politically? Never mind. Too complicated. Let’s just focus on tigers and elephants for now.
This contest was in reference to my colleague Ramsey Archibald’s series of compelling data stories about the real non-football differences between Alabama fans and Auburn fans. To summarize: Alabama fans like MMA cage fighting stuff. Auburn fans prefer golf.
R E L A T E D: Alabama fans vs Auburn fans: Trash talk caption contest smackdown - al.com
R E L A T E D: What’s the difference between Alabama and Auburn fans? Income, education and more - al.com
R E L A T E D: Alabama fans love MMA, Auburn fans prefer golf. But the differences don’t stop there - al.com
Here are my Top 10 captions (including the featured caption at the top,) in no particular order. How would you rank them?
Thanks for your contribution, Coach GOAT.
True stories and stuff:
Robert Plant head-butted me. Thanks, David Coverdale - al.com
I was ZZ Top’s drummer for a night and got kidnapped by groupies - al.com
Check out more cartoons and stuff by JD Crowe
Ivan Lopez: Tribute to fallen Mount Vernon police officer - al.com
Is Donald Trump a flight risk? - al.com
Trump drained after pleading the Fifth 440 times - al.com
Karma smacks Alex Jones upside the head - al.com
Feel the burn pit: Shelby, Tuberville turn their backs on sick veterans - al.com
‘The Bill Russell I knew for 60 years’: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s touching tribute to his idol - al.com
JD Crowe is the cartoonist for Alabama Media Group and AL.com. He won the RFK Human Rights Award for Editorial Cartoons in 2020. In 2018, he was awarded the Rex Babin Memorial Award for local and state cartoons by the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists. Follow JD on Facebook, Twitter @Crowejam and Instagram @JDCrowepix.
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Organization hosts press conference to expose alleged corruption in East Cleveland
Published: Sep. 16, 2022 at 11:31 AM EDT|Updated: 27 minutes ago
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A local organization will hold a press conference Friday to expose alleged corruption in the city of East Cleveland.
Chasing Justice LLC said officials are aware of illegal practices within the city government and police department.
Their event is set for 11:30 a.m. outside East Cleveland City Hall.
** 19 News will have livestreaming coverage available. **
Claims by the organization include:
- Hiring of an auxiliary officer who did not attend basic training and is not appointed a peace officer by the state
- Unlawful prosecution of Dominique Campbell
- Assault of citizens by police officers caught on camera
- Improper distribution of city money
Chasing Justice LLC said they are “seeking the arrest of certain persons within the police department who have assaulted citizens and violated civil and constitutional rights.”
The organization said affidavits were filed Friday morning with East Cleveland courts.
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ELMAU, Germany (AP) — President Joe Biden and Western allies opened a three-day summit in the Bavarian Alps on Sunday intent on keeping economic fallout from the war in Ukraine from fracturing the global coalition working to punish Russia’s aggression. Britain’s Boris Johnson warned the leaders not to give in to “fatigue” even as Russia lobbed new missiles at Kyiv.
The Group of Seven leaders were set to announce new bans on imports of Russian gold, the latest in a series of sanctions the club of democracies hopes will further isolate Russia economically. They also were looking at possible price caps on energy meant to limit Russian oil and gas profits that Moscow can pump into its war effort.
And following up on a proposal from last year’s G-7 summit, Biden formally launched a global infrastructure partnership designed to counter China’s influence in the developing world. The initiative aims to leverage $600 billion with fellow G-7 countries by 2027 for global infrastructure projects. Some $200 billion would come from the United States, Biden said.
U.S. officials have long argued that China’s infrastructure initiative traps receiving countries in debt and that the investments benefit China more than their hosts.
In a pre-summit show of force, Russia launched its first missile strikes against the Ukrainian capital in three weeks, striking at least two residential buildings, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Biden condemned Russia’s actions as “more of their barbarism,” and stressed that allies need to remain firm even as the economic reverberations from the war take a toll around the globe in inflation, food shortages and more.
“We have to stay together, because Putin has been counting on, from the beginning, that somehow NATO and the G-7 would splinter, but we haven’t and we’re not going to,” Biden said during a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who holds the G-7′s rotating presidency and is hosting the gathering.
As the G-7 leaders sat down for their opening session, they took a light-hearted jab at Putin. Johnson could be heard asking whether he should keep his jacket on, adding, “We all have to show that we’re tougher than Putin.” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chimed in: “A bare-chested horseback ride.”
Over the years, the Kremlin has released several photos of the Russian leader in which he appears shirtless.
Biden and his counterparts were using the gathering to discuss how to secure energy supplies and tackle inflation triggered by the war’s fallout.
The leaders also came together on the new global infrastructure partnership meant to provide an alternative to Russian and Chinese investment in the developing world. One by one, the leaders stepped up to the microphone to discuss the partnership and their roles in it — without mentioning China by name.
Ukraine cast a shadow over the gathering, but the leaders were determined to project resolve.
Scholz told Biden that the allies all managed “to stay united, which obviously Putin never expected.”
Biden said of Putin’s war: “We can’t let this aggression take the form it has and get away with it.”
Scholz, who has faced criticism at home and abroad for perceived reluctance to send Ukraine heavy weapons, said, “Germany and the U.S. will always act together when it comes to questions of Ukraine’s security.”
Johnson, for his part, urged fellow leaders not to give in to “fatigue.” He has expressed concern that divisions may emerge in the pro-Ukraine alliance as the four-month-old war grinds on.
Asked whether he thought France and Germany were doing enough, Johnson praised the “huge strides” made by Germany to arm Ukraine and cut imports of Russian gas. He did not mention France.
Biden and Scholz, in their pre-summit meeting, agreed on the need for a negotiated end to the Ukraine war, but did not get into specifics on how to achieve it, said a senior Biden administration official, who requested anonymity to reveal details of a private conversation.
However, they did not have an extensive discussion about oil price caps or inflation, the official said.
Other leaders echoed Biden’s praise of coalition unity.
The head of the European Union’s council of governments said the 27-member bloc maintains “unwavering unity” in backing Ukraine against Russia’s invasion with money and political support, but that “Ukraine needs more and we are committed to providing more.”
European Council President Charles Michel said EU governments were ready to supply “more military support, more financial means, and more political support” to enable Ukraine to defend itself and “curb Russia’s ability to wage war.”
The EU has imposed six rounds of sanctions against Russia, the latest one being a ban on 90% of Russian crude oil imports by the end of the year. The measure is aimed at a pillar of the Kremlin’s finances, its oil and gas revenues.
Biden and the leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan, plus the EU, spent Sunday in both formal and informal settings discussing the war’s effects on the global economy, including inflation.
Biden said G-7 nations, including the United States, will ban imports of gold from Russia. A formal announcement was expected Tuesday as the leaders wind up their annual summit.
Johnson said the ban will “directly hit Russian oligarchs and strike at the heart of Putin’s war machine.”
“Putin is squandering his dwindling resources on this pointless and barbaric war. He is bankrolling his ego at the expense of both the Ukrainian and Russian people,” Johnson said. “We need to starve the Putin regime of its funding.”
Gold, in recent years, has been the top Russian export after energy — reaching almost $19 billion or about 5% of global gold exports, in 2020, according to the White House.
Of Russian gold exports, 90% was consigned to G-7 countries. More than 90% of those exports, or nearly $17 billion, was exported to the U.K. The United States imported less than $200 million in gold from Russia in 2019, and under $1 million in 2020 and 2021.
As for the idea of price caps on energy, Michel said, “we want to go into the details, we want to fine-tune … to make sure we have a clear common understanding of what are the direct effects and what could be the collateral consequences” if such a step were to be taken by the group.
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Superville reported from Telfs, Austria and Moulson from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Associated Press writer Jill Lawless in London contributed to this report.
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- Preclinical development milestone achieved in connection with ongoing IND-enabling studies to support evaluation of Pol Theta Helicase Inhibitor DC as combo with niraparib
- Potential to realize preclinical and clinical milestones up to $20 million total for preclinical to early Phase 1 clinical, including up to $10 million aggregate through IND effectiveness
- Targeting first-in-human clinical evaluation of Pol Theta Helicase Inhibitor DC in combination with niraparib in H1 2023 for patients having tumors with HRD
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. , Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:IDYA), a synthetic lethality focused precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery and development of targeted therapeutics, announced that it has achieved a preclinical development milestone in connection with ongoing IND-enabling studies for its Pol Theta Helicase Development Candidate (DC).
"We are excited to advance our Pol Theta Helicase Inhibitor DC toward the clinic. The achievement of this preclinical milestone supplements our balance sheet and reflects the continued progress IDEAYA and GSK are making to enable first-in-human studies with this development candidate in the first half of next year," said Michael White, Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer of IDEAYA Biosciences.
The Pol Theta Helicase Inhibitor DC is a potential first-in-class small molecule inhibitor of the helicase domain of DNA Polymerase Theta. IDEAYA is collaborating with GSK on IND-enabling studies to support the evaluation of the Pol Theta Helicase DC in combination with niraparib, GSK's PARP inhibitor, for patients harboring tumors with BRCA or other homologous recombination (HR) mutations or homologous recombination deficiency (HRD).
IDEAYA and GSK are targeting an IND submission for the Pol Theta Helicase DC, subject to satisfactory completion of ongoing IND-enabling studies, to enable first-in-human studies in the first half of 2023.
GSK will lead clinical development for the Pol Theta program pursuant to its global, exclusive license to develop and commercialize the Pol Theta Helicase Inhibitor DC. GSK is responsible for all research and development costs for the program. IDEAYA is eligible to receive total development and regulatory milestones of up to $485 million aggregate, inclusive of preclinical and clinical milestones of up to $20 million aggregate for advancing the Pol Theta Helicase DC through early Phase 1 clinical.
Upon potential commercialization, IDEAYA will be eligible to receive up to $475 million of commercial milestones and tiered royalties on global net sales by GSK, its affiliates and their sublicensees ranging from high single digit to sub-teen double digit percentages, subject to certain customary reductions.
IDEAYA is a synthetic lethality focused precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery and development of targeted therapeutics for patient populations selected using molecular diagnostics. IDEAYA's approach integrates capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers with drug discovery to select patient populations most likely to benefit from its targeted therapies. IDEAYA is applying its research and drug discovery capabilities to synthetic lethality – which represents an emerging class of precision medicine targets.
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements related to (i) the timing of IND submission and first-in-human clinical evaluation of Pol Theta Helicase DC combination with niraparib and (ii) the potential achievement of and/or receipt of future GSK milestone payments. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause IDEAYA's preclinical and clinical development programs, future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the uncertainties inherent in the drug development process, including IDEAYA's programs' early stage of development, the process of designing and conducting preclinical and clinical trials, the regulatory approval processes, the timing of regulatory filings, the challenges associated with manufacturing drug products, IDEAYA's ability to successfully establish, protect and defend its intellectual property, the effects on IDEAYA's business of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and other matters that could affect the sufficiency of existing cash to fund operations. IDEAYA undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of IDEAYA in general, see IDEAYA's recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 15, 2022 and any current and periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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ATLANTA, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- hihotels by Hospitality International, a leader in economy lodging across the United States, is pleased to announce the launch of its new and improved INNcentive Instant Rewards program. INNcentive members will enjoy greater value when staying at a hihotels brand and now have access to thousands of discounts and special offers from nationally recognized companies.
Featuring five distinct brands – Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts Inns, Downtowner Inns and Passport Inn – hihotels has a unique loyalty program that offers immediate benefits and discounts rather than requiring members to accumulate enough points for a reward.
The perks and deals include:
- 15% room discount during each stay*
- Early check-in**
- Late checkout**
- Access to thousands of discounts and special offers for dining, shopping, entertainment and travel
- Weekly emails with special offers for traveling and everyday activities
*based on availability
**up to 2 hours and based on each hotel's policy and availability
"Our frequent guest program has been popular with our customers because it is not based on points. I think everyone can relate to the frustration of joining a loyalty club and not getting anything out of it because it's too complicated, they don't travel often enough to take advantage of it or an unreasonable amount of points are needed for a reward. Our guests enjoy benefits as soon as they sign up, and now membership is even more valuable thanks to the thousands of additional discounts now available," said hihotels President & CEO Chris Guimbellot.
Guests can sign up for the INNcentive Instant Rewards program for free by visiting stayhihotels.com/inncentive-rewards or stopping by the front desk of any hihotels brand location.
Each hotel in the hihotels family of brands has a distinct and individual personality of its own. For a good night's sleep!®, our affordable rates will let you focus on the things that matter, whether it is your family vacation or your business meeting. Visit stayhihotels.com for reservations and locations.
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Coalition of 32 state organizations supports responsible gun ownership, calls on voters and Senate to act
WASHINGTON, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To capture the groundswell of bipartisan support for responsible gun ownership, States United to Prevent Gun Violence (SUPGV) launched a public service campaign calling on voters to write to their Senators in support of responsible gun ownership. The campaign runs as legislators gear up for another vote on gun safety and in the lead up to the June 11 March For Our Lives events taking place in more than 450 communities across the country.
The campaign joins a growing chorus with a clear message; responsible Americans want responsible gun ownership laws. And while the majority of firearm owners are responsible, not all of them are. The time is now for the Senate to act in support of responsible gun ownership and vote YES on Background Checks to close the loophole on private gun sales, including online and at gun shows.
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"Over 90 percent of all the firearm deaths among children and adolescents in industrialized nations occur in this country. Every day that goes by is a missed opportunity to prevent another senseless death at the hands of an irresponsible gun owner. We are failing our citizens by allowing this crisis to continue," said Sonya Yee Coleman, SUPGV Board Chair. "It's time for the Senate to meet the moment and enact the life-saving legislation of background checks. The majority of American's agree asking a responsible adult to wait just 14 days to take possession of a firearm preserves Second Amendment rights and takes absolutely nothing away from responsible gun owners."
"Again, this uniquely American nightmare has played out here in Texas. We are heartsick for the 21 killed in Uvalde, the 23 killed in El Paso, the 10 killed in Santa Fe, the 26 killed in Sutherland Springs, and the countless others stolen by gun violence every day in our home state," said Nicole Golden, executive director, Texas Gun Sense, the Texas affiliate of States United to Prevent Gun Violence. "When we can no longer safely send our children to school or go to the grocery store, the hospital, a concert, or a movie theater without serious risk of physical harm or worse, we are no longer free. Texas is full of responsible gun owners, and I know they don't want this epidemic to continue. Please let senators Cornyn and Cruz know we urge them to help pass sensible background checks."
Voters across the country are encouraged to go to the States United website and send an email to both their U.S. Senators ahead of the next Senate vote, expected the week of June 13. Voters can also find state by state gun death data and sign up for the group's newsletter to stay informed on progress in the fight to reduce the number of firearm deaths in America.
The coalition's public service campaign has been produced and run by more than 40 creative and media partners across out of home, digital, video, print, and audio platforms. To date, these partners have collectively donated 50M+ impressions valued at more than $500,000 dollars.
Founded in 2000, States United to Prevent Gun Violence is a coalition of 32 independent state-based gun violence prevention organizations drawn together to communicate, share expertise, and gain traction as a community in a common cause. In 2010, States United merged with Freedom States Alliance, a non-profit assembly of Midwest state organizations, to form a States United to Prevent Gun Violence 501(c)(3) non-profit. Learn more at www.supgv.org.
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OAK PARK HEIGHTS, Minn. — Editor's note: The video above first aired on KARE 11 in July of 2022.
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer found guilty of murdering George Floyd in May of 2020, was moved by U.S. Marshals to a federal facility Wednesday morning.
A spokesman for the Minnesota Department of Corrections confirmed Chauvin was picked up from Oak Park Heights Prison near Stillwater around 8 a.m. The spokesperson declined to provide information about Chauvin's destination, deferring additional inquiries to the U.S. Marshals Service. But early Thursday, a federal inmate locator website listed Chauvin as an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, AZ.
Chauvin is serving 22-year and 21-year sentences concurrently, the first involving his conviction on state charges and the latter involving federal charges. Judge Peter Cahill handed down the longer sentence in April 2021 after a jury found Chauvin guilty of second-degree manslaughter, second-degree murder and third-degree murder in Floyd’s death.
Chauvin later pleaded guilty to the federal charges filed against him, admitting for the first time that he kept his knee on Floyd’s neck — even after he became unresponsive — resulting in Floyd's death.
The deal agreed upon by both parties said Chauvin would serve his sentences at the same time, and eventually be transferred from a state prison to a federal prison facility. Judge Paul Magnuson handed down the 21-year sentence in July, telling Chauvin he must be "substantially punished" for his conduct toward Floyd.
Experts say the move will likely make prison safer for Chauvin as some fellow inmates in Minnesota are people Chauvin was involved in arresting. He spent his time at Oak Park Heights in solitary confinement, but may be held under less restrictive conditions in the Tucson facility.
The other officers involved in Floyd's death, Thomas Lane, J Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao were each convicted of civil rights charges, accusing them of neglecting to allow Floyd access to medical care as he was held under Chauvin's knee.
Lane was recently moved to a low-security federal prison in Colorado where he's serving a 2 1/2-year sentence for violating Floyd's rights. Lane pleaded guilty to state charges of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in May, which he's set to be sentenced for in September.
Thao and Kueng are serving 3 years and 3/12 years, respectively, for their failure to intervene, and are expected to go to state court in October for separate charges of aiding and abetting both murder and manslaughter.
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NEW YORK, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fotografiska, the renowned international photography museum, has appointed Sophie Wright as Executive Director in New York. She joins the team, with more than 25 years' experience, recently as the Global Cultural Director of Magnum Photos and having just published her latest book Light on the Riviera: Photography of the Côte d'Azur, in hardback with Te Neues Publishing in Germany.
Andrew Herschkowitz, Chief People Officer, Fotografiska said:
"Fotografiska is committed to building world-class teams that expand on the traditional career trajectories found in museums and art institutions. We are creating spaces where culture, community and commerce can collide in exciting, experiential, and mindful ways.We are excited to announce Sophie Wright as the new Executive Director of Fotografiska New York, as she has many proven talents in the field of photography and has committed herself to redefining access to culture."
Sophie Wright, Executive Director of Fotografiska New York said:
"I'm excited to join Fotografiska at this amazing time of phenomenal creativity and growth and to have the opportunity to work with photography in the context of this iconic, historic and beautiful building. Fotografiska is thinking about culture and community building in a contemporary way and is moving with such confidence, generosity, spirit and warm hospitality. It is these values which define Fotografiska and serves as the guide of what I want to achieve with the team here in New York as we celebrate all things photography."
Recently, Fotografiska announced its expansion to Berlin, Miami, and Shanghai adding to its museums in Stockholm, New York and Talin. Upon completion of the expansion, Fotografiska will become the world's largest privately-owned art museum by multiple measures, including number of locations; number of exhibitions produced per year and total indoor size. Each of the new museums will be housed within spectacular contemporary restorations of buildings that are either historically and architecturally significant themselves.
ABOUT FOTOGRAFISKA
Founded in Stockholm in 2010, Fotografiska is a destination to discover world-class photography, eclectic programming, elevated dining and surprising new perspectives. Guided by a mission to inspire a more conscious world through the power of photography, Fotografiska produces dynamic and unparalleled rotating exhibitions, spanning various photographic genres, in inclusive and immersive environments.
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BANGKOK (AP) — A group of German air force fighter jets neared Singapore on Tuesday in a marathon bid to fly them some 22,000 kilometers (13,700 miles) from their home base to Southeast Asia in just 24 hours.
The exercise comes at a time of heightened tensions between China and the U.S. and its allies over Taiwan and demonstrates the ability for a European nation to move air power quickly to the region.
The European Union unveiled a new strategy in September for boosting economic, political and defense ties in the Indo-Pacific. German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht told reporters that despite the war in Ukraine being a priority at the moment, the Eurofighter mission underscores that Asia has not been forgotten.
“We are at the side of all of those who stand for our values such as democracy, freedom and security, and are also willing to contribute,” she said as the aircraft took off from Neuburg, Germany, on Monday, the dpa news agency reported.
“Our focus at the moment is naturally on the eastern flank, for which Russia's brutal war of aggression is to blame, but we also have to keep an eye on other regions.”
Part of the EU's new strategy for the Asia-Pacific is focused on improving maritime security and ensuring safe passage through sea lanes, and several European nations have sent naval assets to the region for maneuvers this year.
As China has grown more assertive in the region, the United States, Britain and others have also made it increasingly a priority.
Germany sent the frigate Bayern to the region on a nearly seven-month deployment that wound up earlier this year, the first time a German warship had been in the Indo-Pacific for nearly two decades. It took part in joint exercises with allies including Australia, Singapore, Japan and the United States, and was denied a port call in China.
The six multirole Eurofighter jets involved in the current exercise were accompanied by four transport aircraft and three tankers. They were refueled in-air along the lengthy flight, and also made stops along the way for refueling, inspection and rotations of pilots.
During a stop at a base near Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday, Germany's air force, the Luftwaffe, said that two of the Eurofighters were found to have technical problems. One was fixed on site but the other had a defect in its hydraulics system so was held back.
The Luftwaffe said personnel were sent from Germany to repair it further so that it would be available for upcoming exercises in Australia, where all the aircraft are heading after Singapore.
The so-called Pitch Black exercise is bringing together some 2,500 personnel and 100 aircraft from around the globe for three weeks in Australia's Northern Territory.
In addition to Germany, European NATO members France, Britain and the Netherlands are participating, along with the United States, New Zealand, Korea, the UAE, India, Japan, Thailand and others.
The exercise is designed to test and improve multinational force integration, and “recognize Australia's strong relationships and the high value we place on regional security and fostering closer ties throughout the Indo-Pacific region,” the Royal Australian Air Force said.
Following the Aug. 19-Sept. 8 exercise in Australia, the German jets are to stop in Japan and South Korea on their way back home.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Practising Law Institute (PLI), a leading nonprofit learning organization serving the legal community, and the Legal Marketing Association (LMA), the premier organization for professionals in legal marketing and business development, have announced a new partnership.
Through this initiative, PLI will offer LMA members exclusive complimentary access to select educational programs. Curated for LMA members with their professional development goals in mind, these programs will provide legal marketing professionals with relevant, useful information on the business of law and substantive legal issues, presented by PLI's faculty of leading industry experts.
"PLI and the LMA have a shared goal of contributing to the legal industry by ensuring that professionals have access to best-in-class training opportunities," says Sharon L. Crane, President of PLI. "We are pleased to have the opportunity to connect with LMA's members and help legal marketers and business development professionals build their expertise and deepen their understanding of the legal market. Through this training, these professionals will strengthen their abilities to support attorneys, practices, and firms."
Beginning this month, PLI will make the program Improving Law Firm Profitability available at no cost to LMA members. This 70-minute, interactive online course will help legal marketers develop a basic knowledge of the key financial drivers in a law firm to understand the business of law and how a law firm achieves financial profitability. Over the next year, LMA members will receive complimentary access to programs on practice areas, industries, and trending topics, from corporate law, IP, and litigation to cybersecurity and data literacy.
"We are excited to launch this collaboration between LMA and PLI," says Danielle Holland Gorash, Chief Executive Officer of LMA. "Over two years ago, we realized the synergy of our audiences and offerings, and have been working on this partnership to bring new and elevated legal marketing education to our LMA members. We are grateful to our colleagues at PLI and look forward to building upon this successful launch."
Kirsten Talmage, PLI's Senior Director, Product Strategy & Customer Experience, and Holly Amatangelo, LMA's Education Director, conceived of and led this initiative.
For more information, visit https://legalmarketing.org/Education/LMA-PLI-Partnership and https://www.pli.edu/lma.
Practising Law Institute is a nonprofit learning organization dedicated to keeping attorneys and other professionals at the forefront of knowledge and expertise. PLI is chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York, and was founded in 1933 by Harold P. Seligson. PLI provides the highest quality, accredited, continuing legal and professional education programs in a variety of formats. This content is delivered by more than 4,000 volunteer faculty, including prominent lawyers, judges, investment bankers, accountants, corporate counsel, and U.S. and international government regulators. PLI publishes a comprehensive library of treatises, course handbooks, answer books, and journals, also available through the PLI PLUS online platform. The essence of PLI's mission is its commitment to the pro bono community.
Please visit www.pli.edu to learn more.
Founded in 1985, the Legal Marketing Association (LMA) is the universal voice of the legal marketing and business development profession, a community that brings all levels together, from CMOs to entry-level specialists, from firms of all sizes, consultants, vendors, lawyers and marketers from other professions to share their collective knowledge. LMA has eight regions and more than 40 local groups across the United States, Canada and Europe, and its nearly 4,000 members hail from 48 U.S. states and more than 20 countries. More than 90 percent of the largest 200 U.S. law firms employ an LMA member. Members at every stage in their career development benefit from participating in LMA's wide array of programs, services and resources. For more information, visit www.legalmarketing.org.
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Which swinging camping chair is best?
Swinging camping chairs are perfect for if you want to go camping but still have some comforts of home available. There are a number of different price points, materials and features to look for in swinging camping chairs. The DEERFAMY Swinging Camping Chair is a stellar swinging camping chair — it’s easily portable and can hold up to 350 pounds.
What to know before you buy a swinging camping chair
Benefits of camping chairs
Some of the top benefits of camping chairs include versatility, warmth and comfort. Swinging camping chairs work well for sporting events, music festivals and tailgates, and these camping chairs can keep you warm on cold nights, since they raise you off the ground. They also provide a more comfortable alternative to sitting on the ground.
Chair weight
Some swinging camping chairs are heavier than others. Look for lightweight swinging camping chairs that are about 2 pounds if you have weak arm muscles, poor balance or limited mobility, or if you’re hiking a long distance to your camping space or taking a chair to a music festival. Heavier swinging camping chairs are acceptable if you just want to use the chair for tailgating or camping in spaces that you can drive up to.
Weight limit
All swinging camping chairs come with a maximum weight limit. The weight limit differs from one chair to another, but it’s typically somewhere from 200-300 pounds. There are some swinging camping chairs with larger weight limits, but they’re more difficult to find.
Material
Camping chairs are made with different materials. Most of these chairs have nylon seats with aluminum or steel frames. Some swinging camping chairs have foam padding inside the chair. Make sure the foam isn’t closed-cell foam, since this kind of foam doesn’t absorb any water and will get soaked through if you’re stuck in the rain.
What to look for in a quality swinging camping chair
Comfort
Well-padded swinging camping chairs allow you to lounge for several hours, but there are some chairs out there with little to no padding, which isn’t very comfortable for long periods of time. Keep in mind that comfortable chairs tend to be heavier, so you need to think about what matters more to you: comfort or portability. Lighter swinging camping chairs tend to be more portable, while padded chairs are comfortable but heavy.
Chair height
Some swinging camping chairs are taller than others. Lower chairs work well for campfires, while taller chairs work best for sitting at a table, so think about how you plan on using your chair. If you plan on purchasing swinging camping chairs for your entire family, you should buy each and every person chairs that are the same height.
Color
Swinging camping chairs come in a diverse array of different patterns and colors. You certainly shouldn’t compromise on quality to find the color of a swinging camping chair, but if you locate a high-quality camping chair with a print or color you like, it can make it more enjoyable to use.
If you buy a swinging camping chair that has a distinctive look, it will be much easier to recall which chair is yours and less likely that someone else will accidentally take your chair.
How much you can expect to spend on a swinging camping chair
Swinging camping chairs vary in price from about $10-$150. The most inexpensive swinging camping chairs cost about $10-$20, while midrange chairs vary in price from about $20-$60. High-end swinging camping chairs go for $60-$150.
Swinging camping chair FAQ
How should you care for a swinging camping chair to ensure it lasts a long time?
A. Swinging camping chairs don’t require much maintenance or care, but you should make sure that the chairs are always dry and clean before packing and storing them away. The chair could have problems with mildew or mold if you don’t clean and dry them before storing them.
Are there child-sized camping chairs?
A. Yes, there are a wide range of small camping chairs that are created specifically for kids. These smaller camping chairs are a better size for kids, and they’re able to get in and out of them safely without help. Many kid-sized camping chairs come in fun prints and designs that appeal to kids of all ages. These chairs also take up less room in your car and are simpler to transport during hikes.
What’s the best swinging camping chair to buy?
Top swinging camping chair
DEERFAMY Swinging Camping Chair
What you need to know: This swinging camping chair from DEERFAMY can hold up to 350 pounds and comes with a stand included.
What you’ll love: This chair features a carrying bag for easily transporting the chair for road trips, car camping, campsites and the backyard. The chair comes with durable curved back support, multilayer protection and multilayer stitching.
What you should consider: This swinging camping chair doesn’t have much of a swing and doesn’t come with a headrest.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top swinging camping chair for the money
Rio Foldable Hammock Chair Lounger
What you need to know: This swinging camping chair from Rio is meant to provide hammock-style seating.
What you’ll love: This inexpensive chair includes a sturdy steel frame that’s simple to fold, rust-resistant and powder coated. The chair is portable and lightweight for easy transportation, weighing only 11 pounds.
What you should consider: Some of the stitching on this chair breaks fairly easily.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Alpha Camp Hammock Camping Chair
What you need to know: This swinging camping chair from Alpha Camp comes with a cupholder.
What you’ll love: This camping chair offers a weight capacity of up to 350 pounds and is meant to provide hammock-style seating. The chair uses unique lifting technology and a sturdy iron structure.
What you should consider: This chair leans way back, which isn’t ideal for some customers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, September 4, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
241 PM CDT Sun Sep 4 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR SOUTH CENTRAL NUECES COUNTY...
At 241 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned
area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Rain intensity has weakened
and only light additional accumulations are expected at this time,
but it will take some time for any flooding that did occur to recede.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Corpus Christi, South Texas Botanical Gardens, Kings Crossing
Subdivision and Cabaniss Field.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Western Rockwall County in north central Texas...
Northwestern Kaufman County in north central Texas...
Southeastern Denton County in north central Texas...
Southwestern Collin County in north central Texas...
Dallas County in north central Texas...
* Until 345 PM CDT.
* At 242 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Plano, moving
south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Dallas, Plano, Garland, Irving, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, McKinney,
Carrollton, Frisco, Richardson, Lewisville, Allen, Rowlett, Desoto,
Cedar Hill, Wylie, Coppell, Duncanville, Rockwall and Lancaster.
For your protection get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
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WFO BOSTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, September 4, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
602 PM EDT Sun Sep 4 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Hartford
County through 700 PM EDT...
At 601 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Plainville, or near New Britain, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Minor flooding and pea size hail .
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor nuisance flooding of typically flood prone areas.
Locations impacted include...
Hartford, New Britain, West Hartford, Bristol, Manchester, East
Hartford, Southington, Glastonbury, Newington, Wethersfield,
Farmington, Berlin, Rocky Hill, Avon, Plainville, Burlington,
Marlborough and Bolton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Get indoors when you hear thunder. Do not resume outdoor activities
until at least 30 minutes after the storm has passed.
Do not drive through flooded roads or underpasses. Avoid low lying
areas near small streams.
LAT...LON 4178 7247 4168 7245 4163 7241 4159 7241
4158 7246 4165 7251 4163 7271 4160 7272
4155 7282 4157 7283 4155 7285 4156 7288
4156 7295 4163 7293 4164 7294 4164 7299
4180 7302
TIME...MOT...LOC 2201Z 271DEG 21KT 4167 7286
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief called Thursday for an immediate end to all military activity around Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine, warning that any damage could lead to “catastrophic consequences” in the region and beyond.
Russian and Ukrainian officials have repeatedly accused each other of shelling the Zaporizhzhia plant and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the statement ahead of a U.N. Security Council meeting Thursday afternoon. It was called by Russia to discuss what Moscow claims were Ukrainian attacks on the plant.
U.N. nuclear chief Rafael Grossi, who said in an interview last week with The Associated Press that the situation at the plant “is completely out of control,” is expected to brief the Security Council.
Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, warned that the situation was getting more perilous every day at Zaporizhzhia, located in the city of Enerhodar which Russian troops seized in early March, soon after their Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine.
While the plant is controlled by Russia, its Ukrainian staff continues to run the nuclear operations.
The Ukrainian state company operating the plant reported renewed Russian shelling of the facility and nearby buildings on Thursday.
“Five (hits) were recorded near the plant management’s office -- right next to the welding site and the storage facility for radiation sources,” Enerhoatom said in a post on its official Telegram channel. “The grass caught fire over a small area, but fortunately, no one was hurt.”
Russia has repeatedly accused Ukraine of attacking the plant and has urged Western powers to force a stop to Kyiv’s military action.
“Shelling of the territory of the nuclear plant by the Ukrainian armed forces is highly dangerous,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday. “It’s fraught with catastrophic consequences for vast territories, for the entire Europe.”
U.N. chief Guterres appealed in a statement “for common sense and reason” to avoid any actions “that might endanger the physical integrity, safety or security of the nuclear plant.”
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky told defense leaders at a conference in Copenhagen on Thursday that “Russia could cause the largest radiation accident in history at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.”
The Russian capture of Zaporizhzhia renewed fears that the largest of Ukraine’s 15 nuclear reactors could be damaged, setting off another emergency like the 1986 Chernobyl accident, the world’s worst nuclear disaster, which happened about 110 kilometers (65 miles) north of the capital Kyiv.
Zelensky said the consequences of a radiation accident at Zaporizhzhia “could be even more catastrophic than Chernobyl, and essentially the same as the use of nuclear weapons by Russia, but without a nuclear strike.”
“if the Soviet authorities tried to hide the Chernobyl disaster and its full consequences, Russian authorities are much more cynical and dangerous,” the Ukrainian president said. “They are doing everything themselves to maximize the risk of a nuclear disaster, and lie to the whole world that someone else is allegedly to blame.”
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Pete Golding rebuilding Alabama players' trust in aftermath of DUI arrest | Goodbread
There's something a little impersonal about it all, this frenzied interest in college football.
This guy's looked good. That guy needs to improve, and this other guy is out with an injury. The hardcore fan eats up every detail available from the practice field, while the casual fan might identify a player better by a jersey number than his actual name. Both see players through the same gridiron lens. It's about the scoreboard, and there's nothing inherently wrong with that.
Fan is short for fanatic for a reason.
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On Sunday, Alabama coaches Nick Saban, offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien and defensive coordinator Pete Golding took rapid-fire questions about all the depth-chart nuts and bolts that have nothing to do with what players think and feel, until Golding was asked about his February DUI arrest.
Then, things got personal.
He emphasized the trust that was broken between a leader and the young men he guides. The awkwardness that fills the void trust leaves behind when an adult who reminds them to make the right decisions off the field fails to do so himself.
Golding had to reach the names, not the jerseys.
The hearts and minds, not the X's and O's.
The arrest came the morning following National Signing Day in February. It was 1 a.m., a one-hour violation of the nothing-good-happens-after-midnight-rule that Golding's, boss, Saban, has been known to utter from time to time. How did it change, if at all, the opinions of seniors who'd known Golding since their arrival on campus, or the incoming freshmen whose ink was barely dry on scholarship papers? Youngsters tend to be forgiving, and for many players, Golding likely received an immediate show of support. For others, perhaps for any whose families have been DUI-impacted, it might come slower.
That's what Golding, or anyone in the position of setting a constant example for others, must assess.
"Anytime you're in a leadership role in anything you do, you've got a responsibility. Every day we talk to our kids about making good decisions, that there are consequences for making bad decisions. And I made a very poor decision that affected a lot of other people than just myself. And it was selfish," Golding said. "And it opened up a lot of emotions for a lot of people, because people can be affected by making that decision. And I was wrong, and I've got to suffer the consequences for it."
Golding met with the team the following day, and began trying to rebuild the bridge.
A coach's job is to get the very best out of each player, but the most sacrifice comes from the player's end -- in effort, in discipline, in every sprint and rep and demand that comes under 100-degree August heat. Most players will do it all and more for a coach they trust; not so much for one they don't.
Golding's challenge this offseason has, by necessity, been as much about regaining the respect of the players he leads as watching any film or shoring up personnel packages.
It's not easy, nor should it be.
Golding displayed a keen understanding of that on Sunday.
"I've done a lot of things in my life, obviously, to adjust what I do to become a better person for it, as a father, a husband and a coach. When I told the team, I met with them that next day. I said, 'Look, man, I can tell you anything I want, but I've got to show you,' " Golding said.
Entering his fifth season on Alabama's staff, Golding has plenty of competition to evaluate on the field – at cornerback, and inside linebacker, and elsewhere. None of that matters more, however, than his efforts to reach past what's on the field. Past the jersey numbers and the depth chart, and into the dynamics of his relationship with the players.
Reach Chase Goodbread at cgoodbread@gannett.com. Follow on Twitter @chasegoodbread
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WOODINVILLE, Wash., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, Woodinville Whiskey will release its Special Limited Release Woodinville Moscatel Finished Straight Bourbon in 23 markets (MSRP $99.99 per bottle). At the time of its distillery-only release last fall, the Woodinville 2021 Harvest Release was the first Moscatel Finished Straight Bourbon in the American Whiskey category. The whiskey was introduced exclusively at the Distillery Tasting Room in Washington state last September.
Woodinville Moscatel Finished Straight Bourbon is Woodinville's fully mature, Flagship Straight Bourbon Whiskey transferred into 10-year-old, 200-gallon Moscatel de Setúbal barrels for "finishing". Moscatel de Setúbal is a rare, fortified wine produced on the Setúbal Peninsula of Portugal, a region known for its ideal climate for producing these wines. This "finishing" process adds notes of dried apricot and orange peel, with a honey and toffee sweetness. Candied nuts and a hint of fennel greet you for a lingering finish.
As the 2021 Washington state Harvest Release, Woodinville Moscatel Finished Straight Bourbon was named one of the "Best New American Double-Barrel Whiskies of 2021" by Nicolas Stecher in Maxim. For Uproxx's "Best Bourbon Whiskey Blind Taste Test" in February, Zach Johnston of Uproxx wrote, "Tasting Notes: There's a mix of chocolate powder, apricots, and orange that's tempered by five spice and a hint of wet reeds. Sweet and floral honey opens the palate up to Almond Roca (gotcha!) and peach pits. Ripe plums with more of those wet reeds drive the finish towards soft leather, more stone fruit, and a slightly spicy tobacco chew. My Guess: This is a Woodinville bourbon… that Almond Roca flavor note is very Seattle and gives it away instantly."
Woodinville's online Product Locator will assist in locating bottles of this Special Limited Release: https://www.woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/product-locator/ .
Woodinville Whiskey Company (www.woodinvillewhiskeyco.com) is a craft distillery founded by two longtime friends and residents of the Woodinville area, Orlin Sorensen and Brett Carlile under the mentorship of an industry icon, the late David Pickerell, former Master Distiller for Maker's Mark. Woodinville is Washington state's largest craft distillery, handcrafting all of its products from 100% locally sourced grains from the Omlin Family Farm in Quincy, Washington.
Their single farm, flagship products, Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and Woodinville Straight 100% Rye Whiskey were both awarded "Craft Whiskey of the Year" in their respective categories by the American Distilling Institute in 2016 and 2017, a national competition with over 500 spirits entries from around the country. In March of 2020, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition also gave the competition's highest honors to Woodinville's Flagship Bourbon Whiskey with a Double Gold medal and the title of "Best Straight Bourbon Whiskey of 2020". In addition, it performed incredibly in Fred Minnick's "Pappy vs. the Field" blind tasting and Minnick also named it "Best Bourbon Outside Kentucky" in 2019. Last year Forbes reported that Woodinville "may just be the best craft whiskey in America." And in May, Woodinville Flagship Straight 100% Rye Whiskey earned Double Platinum honors in the American Spirits Council of Tasters 2022 ASCOT Awards.
In 2017 Woodinville joined Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits division of LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy), the world's leading luxury goods company, with Orlin and Brett still at the helm. Woodinville Whiskey is available in Washington state, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, DC metro, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin. The state-of-the-art distillery and tasting room in Woodinville, completed in 2014, is home to exclusive new launches like its annual Harvest Release in the fall. Private tours led by a distiller are available, when scheduled in advance. The distillery is open 7 days a week. Woodinville PR: Kat Spellman, (206)755-2341, spellman@woodinvillewhiskeyco.com.
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Good morning, Early Birds! Welcome to the unofficial start of summer. And welcome back Theo, who returns to work married and (hopefully) rested. 💍 Congrats again Theo! Tips? earlytips@washpost.com. Thanks for waking up with us.
On the Hill
One way Senate Democrats can act on guns despite Republican opposition
Regardless of whether there are enough Republicans willing to cut a deal on new gun restrictions (more on that below), there is one thing Senate Democrats can do on their own to impact the nation's gun laws: confirm a permanent director to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
President Biden has tapped Steve Dettelbach to lead ATF, the federal agency tasked with enforcing gun laws and prosecuting illicit activity, including gun trafficking. His confirmation hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee was last week and he is gaining support among Democrats critical to his quest for confirmation.
Biden's first nominee, David Chipman, had his nomination pulled in September after moderate Democrats signaled they were unlikely to vote for him, tanking his nomination because all Republicans opposed the nomination.
But Dettelbach is securing key votes. Sen. Angus King (I-Maine), who didn't back Chipman, announced last week he's likely to support him. Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.), told The Early last week that he met with Dettelbach and is “considering” backing him.
All Republicans are expected to oppose Dettelbach with the agency serving as a boogeyman on the right and a director nomination as a litmus test among conservatives for where you stand on gun laws.
But with 50 votes and control of the Senate, Democrats have the ability to confirm Dettlebach and a failure to do so would send a stark message to the country that not even the party in favor of gun control measures can muster the votes to act in response to the latest mass shootings that have shaken the country.
The Judiciary Committee must move him out of committee before his nomination can come to the floor for a vote and no timeline has been announced.
Dettelbach's confirmation comes at a time when law enforcement agencies and the nation's gun laws are under scrutiny and so too is the beleaguered agency that has been underfunded, is outdated and has had only one confirmed director — Todd Jones in 2015 — since the position became a presidential appointee in 2006.
The ATF is mandated, in part, to disrupt gun violence and illegal gun purchases and sales. But its effectiveness has been weakened for the past twenty years by Congress, which advocates say is why the bureau needs a Senate-confirmed director who can operate with more authority than someone filling the role in an acting capacity.
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) called a Senate-confirmed appointee to the agency “vital.”
“They advocate to Congress,” Booker said. “They engage in ways that not having a leader really undermines.” The president needs a partner “that can help with strategic initiatives that are really important right now,” Booker added.
The agency has been in decline for years.
For instance, a 2019 report from the gun control group Giffords, run by former Arizona congresswoman Gabby Giffords (D) who was shot in the head at a campaign event, found that ATF had fewer employees in 2017 than it did in 2002. Its annual budget has increased at a far slower rate than other government agencies.
The agency's challenges began in 2003, when Congress included an amendment authored under then-Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.) in an annual spending bill that prohibited ATF from releasing gun tracing data, which can be a tool to solve gun crimes.
Furthermore, gun dealers don't have to turn over gun sale information and gun inventory to the government. That same amendment, which has been included every year since, mandates the FBI to destroy every background check that has been approved within 24 hours. It also prohibits ATF from digitizing gun records. Gun license records are stored in boxes in a massive warehouse in Martinsburg, W.Va. The floor recently collapsed under the weight of the paper records.
The National Rifle Association has long worked to weaken the agency and gun control groups say the Tiahrt amendment has made it difficult for ATF to enforce current gun laws.
“I think that shows how deliberate and intentional the gun lobby has been to try to make ATF ineffective,” T. Christian Heyne, vice president of policy at the Brady Campaign, told The Early.
It's up to Congress to repeal the Tiahrt amendment, which doesn't appear on the table at the moment due to GOP opposition, but gun control advocates said a permanent director would be better position to lobby for changes to this and other constraints on ATF.
“Having a director in place that can forcefully tell Congress where they are tying their hands — where they're making ATF job impossible — you need a strong permanent and firm director to be able to stand up and advocate for that agency,” Heyne said.
The latest on Senate gun bill discussions
A bipartisan group of senators will continue to work on compromise gun legislation this week even as the Senate is out of Washington for the Memorial Day recess. The talks are wide ranging — red flag laws, background checks, mental health assessments, safe firearm storage and school safety measures. But the talks are limited, too. For instance, there is no discussion of banning assault style weapons.
Perhaps the group will reach agreement to hold a vote as early as next week. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) has been working on gun legislation since the Sandy Hook school massacre in 2012 and over the weekend he told ABC's “This Week” that the talks are “encouraging.” Biden said this weekend that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is a “rational Republican.” But as our colleagues Ashley Parker and Michael Sherer wrote over the weekend, McConnell has spent his career blocking gun legislation.
At the White House
His brother’s (and nephew’s) keeper: “James Biden took out his iPhone early one morning in September 2017 and tapped a quick message to his nephew Hunter,” our colleague Matt Viser writes. “It was, as usual, filled with typos. It was also, as usual, filled with exclamation points meant to convey his exuberance.”
- “Hunter, we are cut from the same cloth,” James Biden wrote. “… You are a fine and yes, a gentle person. Believe it or not, I know you. Sounds corney,but we both deserve to enjoy the moment. Concentrate on the good in our lives and try to step out of all the bullshit you deal with on a minute to minute basis.”
- “James and Hunter Biden were in the midst of a lucrative deal with Chinese executives at the time, while Joe Biden was out of public service for the first time in nearly a half-century, having left the vice presidency a few months earlier,” per Viser. “Hunter Biden was also wrestling with drug addiction, financial problems and a relationship with his late brother Beau’s widow that had become public. Amid all that, Hunter Biden turned to his uncle, at least as much as to his famous father, for emotional support.”
“James Biden has in many ways always been the protector in the Biden family, the one who made sure the machinery ran while his brother soared; President Biden as recently as late last year referred to him as ‘my brother Jimmy, who fixes everything.’”
- “He has been there for the bad times, comforting family members in distress, visiting the bedside of loved ones, getting them into rehab when needed. He was by his brother’s side at his first wedding, was at the hospital when Beau died, found a neurosurgeon when Joe had a brain aneurysm.”
- “He even helped paint Hunter’s law school apartment. When Joe Biden became president, his brother was tasked with redecorating the Oval Office.”
- “Yet from the start of Joe Biden’s political career, James, who is seven years younger, has also walked up to ethical lines his brother has avoided, leaving a complicated trail of business dealings and angry lawsuits.”
In the agencies
Biden struggles to rebuild the EPA, without the money to do it
‘It’s not a good idea to starve the agency’: “After years of neglect, President Biden promised to reinvigorate the [Environmental Protection Agency] as part of his push to tackle climate change and ease the pollution burden placed on poor and minority communities,” our colleague Dino Grandoni reports. “But the agency’s budgetary woes are preventing the nation’s top pollution regulator from doing its job, in ways large and small.”
- “The agency’s funding has remained stagnant since his inauguration. Its work is hamstrung by low staffing levels not seen since Ronald Reagan left office.”
- “The lack of resources and workers has undercut its ability to inspect facilities, measure contamination, punish violators and write new rules to stem pollution and climate change at a time when scientists say the world needs to act faster to stop runaway global warming.”
- “At the beginning of his term, Biden asked Congress for a big boost to the EPA’s budget, from $9.2 billion to $11.2 billion. But the agency ended up getting only a fifth of that additional $2 billion requested by Biden, an increase that does not keep pace with the rapid rate of inflation. That means the EPA actually has less spending power since Democrats took full control of the executive and legislative branches, even as its responsibilities grow.”
The Data
The demographics of student loan borrowers, visualized: “Soaring college costs, higher enrollment, changes to the federal lending system, labor market demand for credentials and paltry wage growth have all contributed to the $1.6 trillion in outstanding federal student debt,” our colleagues Alyssa Fowers and Danielle Douglas-Gabriel report. “About 1 in 5 Americans hold student loans.”
- “Student debt is most prevalent among Americans aged 25 to 34 … Among the fastest-growing categories of student loan borrowers over the past two decades are Black students and people ages 50 and older, according to the most recent Federal Reserve data.”
- Washington, D.C. has the highest concentration of student loan borrowers, per our colleagues, “with the average federal student debt per borrower at $55,000.”
The Media
Early reeeads 🐦 📖
Here’s the latest from our colleagues on the Uvalde school shooting:
- Biden vows to ‘continue to push’ for gun laws after visiting Uvalde. By The Post’s Ellen Nakashima and Paulina Villegas.
- Rosaries, bouquets and tiny caskets: Uvalde begins to bury its dead. By The Post’s Annie Gowen and Teo Armus.
More reeeads:
- ICYMI: U.S. marks Memorial Day weekend with at least 11 mass shootings. By The Post’s Annabelle Timsit.
- Some Democrats voting in GOP contests to block Trump picks. By AP News’ StevePeoples and Aaron Kessler.
- Maloney vs. Nadler? New York must pick a side (east or west). By the New York Times’ Nicholas Fandos.
- Former Trump aide Navarro says he has received a grand jury subpoena related to Jan. 6. By Politico’s Kyle Cheney and Nicholas Wu.
- Biden pledges to back Fed in effort to combat high inflation. By the Wall Street Journal’s Nick Timiraos.
Viral
We're joining other newsrooms in Texas — including @dallasnews, @statesman and @HoustonChron — in 21 minutes of silence in remembrance of the 21 killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) May 30, 2022
You can join us Tuesday at 12 p.m. Central time. https://t.co/5gtVJIgKDy
Thanks for reading. You can also follow us on Twitter: @LACaldwellDC and @theodoricmeyer.
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The XAV-AX6000 and XAV-AX4000 offer enhanced connectivity and sound customization
SAN DIEGO, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics Inc. today announced the newest additions to its line of car AV receivers, including the XAV-AX6000 and the XAV-AX4000. Both AV receivers now include new key features such as fully wireless smartphone conversion, so drivers can use voice control for navigation or playing music on the road even with their device in their pocket.
"We are excited to add these products to our lineup, offering more options to consumers looking for better ways to enhance their driving experience," said Tyler Ishida, President of the Consumer Business Group, Sony Electronics Inc. "With new features including iDatalink® Maestro® compatible, sound customization, and clean interface design, these new receivers allow for better focus on the road, while making drive-time more enjoyable."
- Fully Wireless Smartphone Conversion: Thanks to a Wi-Fi1 connection from the user's smartphone, together with the supplied GPS antenna, voice control can be used to navigate, communicate and play music on the road even if the device is in a pocket.
- Apple CarPlay: Apple CarPlay2 integrates iPhone with the car audio's display and controls, enabling users to make phone calls, access music, send and receive messages, get directions optimized for traffic and more while the driver stays focused on the road. Supporting third-party navigation apps, Apple CarPlay provides even more choices to get to the destination.
- Android Auto™: Designed with safety and convenience in mind, Android Auto3 is a simpler way to use a smartphone with the car audio's display. Drivers can talk to Google on Android Auto and stay connected, entertained and informed while keeping their eyes on the road. Just say "Hey Google" or press the dedicated voice control button to get started.
- iDatalink® Maestro® Compatible: iDatalink® Maestro®4 connects the vehicle's onboard computer with car audio, making it work as a customized display for their car's factory-equipped functions and features. It provides a seamless interface with factory infotainment and vehicle information such as air conditioning, performance and safety. Simply connect an iDatalink® Maestro® RR / RR2 by Automotive Data Solutions. It's a new way to connect car audio to a vehicle while retaining and improving the functions of the original equipment.
- 6.95-inch Bezel-less Flush Surface Display with Capacitive Touch Screen (XAV-AX6000 only): Adopting a flush mount capacitive touch screen realized an astonishingly flat, bezel-less and beautiful display that elegantly matches with the user's car interiors.
- 6.95-inch Anti-glare Sleek Touch Screen (XAV-AX4000 only): The anti-glare 17.6cm (6.95") touchscreen and clean interface design ensure a stylish and efficient user experience.
- HDMI Connectivity (XAV-AX6000 only): HDMI connectivity allows the user to hook up an external audio and visual source device, for viewing while parked.
- LDAC for Exceptional Sound Quality: Enjoy the convenience of Bluetooth® wireless audio and exceptional sound quality thanks to LDAC. Connect compatible devices to stream audio at 96 kHz / 24-bit sampling with bitrates up to 3x higher (990 kbps) than conventional Bluetooth®.
- FLAC Audio File Compatible: FLAC - Free Lossless Audio Codec, is an audio format similar to MP3, but lossless, meaning audio signals are compressed without any loss in quality. Now the user can play back FLAC files with up to 24-bit depth and sampling frequency at 384 kHz.5
- Sound Customization: The built-in DSP offers sound processing and time alignment - down to a remarkable 1cm for each of the 5 addressable channels (4 speakers + subwoofer via pre-out). A 14-band EQ lets the users adjust the overall sound to their music or taste. Together with the 3-zone crossover, they can dial in the perfect match of front, rear and subwoofers.
- Quick Wake Up: With the Quick Wake Up6 feature, users are ready to go right after turning on the ignition.
- Rear View Camera Ready with Adjustable Parking Guidelines: Users can see the image of a connected rear view camera when shifting the vehicle's transmission lever to the R(Reverse) position or tap the Rear Camera icon in the home screen.
- Simple Button Controls with Improved Design: The new button design features large keys to seamlessly fit with the sleek display. Access volume, source, sound settings and voice control, for safe and easy operation on the road.
- Customizable Wallpaper: Allows changing its wallpaper to the preset color choices or user's favorite JPEG image saved in a USB device.
- USB Type-C® Compatible: USB Type-C® (Hi-speed)7 compatible reversible connection interface ensures safe and easy plug in, while it can carry 5V 3.0A maximum current for updated smartphone connectivity.
- Gold-plated 3-preout Terminals for Future Systems: For future expandability, the 3-pre out connectivity allows the user to build a full acoustic system, for instance including a subwoofer, a mono amplifier and 4- channel amplifier for even louder and powerful sound reproduction. The connection plugs are gold-plated to prevent aging and signal degradation.
- 5V High Voltage Pre-out (XAV-AX6000 only): Sony's head unit with high voltage pre-out provides a 5-volt signal, offering clearer sound with less distortion.
- Space Saving Installation with Single DIN Rear Chassis: The rear chassis is designed with single-DIN dimensions that gives enough room under the radio for cable harnesses, steering wheel control and integration boxes, etc. This also provides the ability to install the radio in vehicles that may have obstructions behind the radio mounting area.
The XAV-AX6000 will have a suggested retail price of $699.99 and is available for purchase September 2022 at authorized dealers. For a full list of specs and information, please visit: https://electronics.sony.com/audio/car-marine-audio/receiver-players/p/xavax6000
The XAV-AX4000 will have a suggested retail price of $599.99 and is available for purchase August 2022 at authorized dealers. For a full list of specs and information, please visit: https://electronics.sony.com/audio/car-marine-audio/receiver-players/p/xavax4000
Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Group Corporation, one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, robotics and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products. Sony is also a leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions from 4K professional broadcast and A/V equipment to industry leading 4K and 8K Ultra HD TVs. Visit http://www.sony.com/news for more information.
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Several dozen counties in Ohio and Kentucky have been added to the area where students receive reduced tuition rates at Marshall University in West Virginia.
The university's board of governors expanded the metro tuition rate eligibility to cover a 100-mile radius from the Huntington campus.
The rate already applied to bordering counties Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Pike and Scioto of Ohio and Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Floyd, Greenup, Johnson, Lawrence, Martin and Pike of Kentucky.
The new Ohio counties are Adams, Athens, Brown, Clermont, Clinton, Fairfield, Fayette, Highland, Hocking, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pickaway, Ross, Vinton and Washington. New Kentucky counties are Bath, Bourbon, Bracken, Breathitt, Clark, Clay, Estill, Fleming, Harrison, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lewis, Magoffin, Mason, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Owsley, Pendleton, Perry, Powell, Robertson, Rowan and Wolfe.
The expansion goes into effect in the fall of 2023, the school said.
The metro rate is between the resident and nonresident tuition rates.
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Tribute's unique focus on the caregiver experience fuels its growth in new regions
BOSTON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tribute Home Care, a leading provider of home care services, announced the opening of a new office in Fairfax, VA to provide highly responsive, solution-oriented home care services to families in Northern Virginia. The company has grown rapidly with expansion throughout the northeast and opening in Chicago in 2021.
"Northern Virginia is a great opportunity for us as we continue to see the need from families, care managers and senior living residences for a more personal and solution-oriented home care provider," said John Sneath, Tribute's founder and CEO. "We have a long history of success with Maryland's senior care community, so there has been a lot of interest in expanding our services into nearby Northern Virginia."
Tribute's success is attributed to their industry-leading commitment to the caregiver. "Tribute has reinvented home care with a caregiver experience that's unlike any other home care provider," said John Sneath. Tribute hires the most qualified caregivers and provides them with 24/7 support, health benefits, paid time off and top-of-market salaries.
"We recognize the love and care our remarkable caregivers bring to our clients, so we celebrate their success and reward them for the tremendous value they provide," said John Sneath. "Our remarkable people not only provide extraordinary care, but they do it in a way that lifts the spirit of everyone we touch. When talented Caregivers are valued and collaborate in a highly supportive environment, the care and love they provide clients is the best in home care."
Tribute is now hiring Caregivers and accepting new clients in Northern Virginia. Details on the open roles and life at Tribute are available on their website at tributehomecare.com.
Tribute Home Care's mission is to provide the highest quality senior care with a team of remarkable caregivers who lift the spirit of everyone they touch. Tribute is based in Boston, MA with offices in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, Illinois and Virginia. For more information, please visit tributehomecare.com.
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MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian central bank slashed its key interest rate Friday just a month after dropping it to where it was before sending troops into Ukraine, saying inflation is still easing partly as consumer demand falls.
The bank lowered its key rate by 1.5 percentage points, to 8%. It said inflation expectations have “significantly decreased," reaching spring 2021 levels, while a decline in business activity was slower than expected in June.
However, “the external environment for the Russian economy remains challenging and continues to significantly constrain economic activity," the central bank said in a statement.
It had hiked the rate as high as 20% in the wake of the Feb. 24 military operation in Ukraine and the resulting Western sanctions that restrict dealings with Russian banks, individuals and companies.
As sanctions and the exit of Western companies from Russia have led to global economic isolation, the central bank has managed to stabilize the currency and financial system by preventing money from leaving Russia and forcing exporters to exchange most of their foreign earnings into rubles.
The ruble traded at 58.8 to the dollar Friday, making it worth more than the day before the invasion of Ukraine, when it took 78.8 rubles to reach $1.
The bank said annual inflation fell to 15.9% in June, compared with 17.1% in May, and estimated it slid to 15.5% as of July 15. It cited “subdued consumer demand” and the ruble's exchange rate for the drop.
“The recent essentially involuntary accumulation of savings is a compressed spring in the economy, which can cause dramatic consumption growth under certain circumstances," central bank head Elvira Nabiullina said at a news conference. “It can quickly speed up demand inflation when the offer of goods and services is limited.”
The bank expects inflation to keep going down — to 12-15% this year, to 5-7% in 2023, and 4% in 2024.
The interest rate cut comes as central banks around the world are rushing in the opposite direction, raising rates to combat inflation fueled by Russia’s actions in Ukraine. The European Central Bank on Thursday made a bigger-than-expected hike of half a percentage point as high energy prices tied to the military operation drive up consumer prices to 8.6%.
Those energy costs are benefiting Russia, a major oil and natural gas exporter. Despite energy income growing and the central bank propping up indicators like the exchange rate, the long-term impact of Russia’s global isolation will be deepening economic stagnation and lower incomes for its people, economists say.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Mo Donegal finished first and filly Nest was second, giving trainer Todd Pletcher a 1-2 finish at the Belmont Stakes on Saturday for his sixth victory in the Triple Crown race.
Donegal rounded the 1 1/2-mile track in 2 minutes, 28.28 seconds, ahead of Nest and Skippylongstocking.
Pletcher won the Belmont Stakes for the fourth time, following Rags to Riches in 2007, Palace Malice in 2013 and Tapwrit in 2017.
Mo Donegal beat a wide-open, eight-horse field without a clear favorite — We the People, a monster in the mud, opened at 2 to 1 amid a rainy forecast but reached 7 to 2 by race time as showers held off.
Mo Donegal ended up the betting favorite at 5 to 2. We the People led for much of the race, but Mo Donegal took charge coming out of the final turn.
Rich Strike, a stunning Kentucky Derby winner at 80-to-1 odds, was sixth after owner Rick Dawson and trainer Eric Reed held him out of the Preakness with an eye on Belmont. Rich Strike was the first healthy Derby winner to skip Pimlico since 1985.
Just like Rich Strike, Mo Donegal was at the back of the pack at the Derby, but the colt didn’t have enough kick at Churchill Downs. He found it Saturday, winning the 154th running of the $1.5 million race.
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UK ‘dangerously over reliant’ on China for medical supplies despite Prime Minister's 2020 pledge: report
The UK tripled its imports of Chinese medical supplies over the past 2 years
The British National Health Service (NHS) over the past two years has tripled its spending on Chinese-made medical supplies, spending more than $7 billion in 2021.
"Before the pandemic hit only 6 percent of vital medical supplies were shipped in from China a figure that has now shot up to almost a sixth," said Robert Clark, author of the study and head of defense and security at Civitas. "Things like gloves, monitors, wheelchairs and bandages all largely come from China rather than the UK. We are dangerously over reliant on China."
MYSTERIOUS CHILD HEPATITIS OUTBREAK: UK STUDY MAY IDENTIFY A PRIME SUSPECT
British think tank Civitas analyzed materials used by the NHS and found that Britain has sourced 17% of its most critical materials from China, triple the number from before the pandemic, and the NHS continues to heavily rely on Chinese goods for the "Disaster Relief List."
The list includes materials such as biohazard testing; consumables including oxygen, needles and syringes; and medical masks and gowns. Of those materials, the NHS imports 90% of all paper masks, 54% of all gloves and around 80% of bandages.
WHO REPORTS COVID CASES DOWN EVERYWHERE BUT AFRICA, AMERICAS
Civitas has called for an emergency security act to increase diversification over fears that China "could switch off medical supplies" in future discussions.
"Let’s not be naive about China," Clark said. "This is an urgent issue for health bosses with the risk that future geopolitical spats could lead to the Chinese switching off critical medical supplies destined for the NHS."
‘FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH’ TO PREVENT SOME EFFECTS OF AGING MAY HAVE SURPRISING SOURCE: STUDY
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had promised to "end reliance on China" for vital medical supplies in 2020 as part of an effort to "repatriate" key manufacturing capabilities and improve the U.K.’s self-sufficiency, The Times reported.
"It is about the diversification of supply lines so we are no longer dependent on individual countries for non-food essentials," a government source said at the time of Johnson’s initiative.
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But the Civitas study indicates that Parliament has done the opposite.
"When the pandemic hit we were caught napping and had to go ‘cap in hand’ to China to keep the NHS afloat – the health equivalent of going to the IMF for a loan in the 1970s," Clark argued. "Because of this we are now sending the Chinese government over £6 billion a year in UK taxpayers’ cash to import basic medical supplies."
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SHENZHEN, China, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A one-of-a-kind commercial complex worth RMB10 billion and jointly developed by New World Development Company Limited (the parent company of K11) and China Merchants Shekou Holdings in Shenzhen, was officially named K11 ECOAST.
Located in Prince Bay, Nanshan, Shenzhen, and with a total GFA of 228,500 sq. meters, K11 ECOAST is K11's first flagship project in the Chinese mainland consisting of K11 Art Mall, K11 HACC multi-purpose art space, K11 ATELIER office building, and the Promenade. The inspiration for the name "K11 ECOAST" combines the concept of green development alongside the conservation of waterfront resources. The complex is dedicated to promoting a sustainable, circular lifestyle and integrated the concept of environmental protection through the power of creativity, culture, and innovation.
Scheduled to open at the end of 2024, K11 ECOAST will be the new harbourfront cultural retail destination and circular economy trailblazer in the Greater Bay Area.
Globally renowned artists and designers forge K11 ECOAST into a new creative cultural benchmark in the Greater Bay Area
Blessed with unique geographic advantages in winding promenades and breathtaking seascapes, K11 ECOAST will impress visitors with natural beauty and the extraordinary experiences it provides. Upholding the core values of Art, People, and Nature, K11 ECOAST has partnered with 50 world-leading artists and architects to create the most aesthetic and impactful of China's seaside art districts.
A team of architects of K11 ECOAST includes David Chipperfield, a renowned UK architect, one of only eight architects honored with a knighthood and the designer of Shanghai West Bund Museum, OMA which designed the CCTV Headquarters in Beijing, and leading Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, celebrated for his integration of nature and architecture. The three architectural masters delve into the elaborate balance between architecture and nature, skillfully harmonizing the architectural design with the coastal landscape, birthing a new hot spot and destination for creative culture and eco-friendly life in the Greater Bay Area.
As a vanguard for cultural retail, K11 strives to promote and incubate the soft power of Chinese culture, leading every visitor into a journey of imagination. K11 HACC multi-purpose art space proactively combines a variety of contemporary arts and creative culture to offer an ideal exhibition and activity platform for artists, designers, and art organizations. So far, partnerships have been established with leading art and cultural institutions around the world to build the ecology of the space. World renowned names like MoMA PS1, the Centre Pompidou, the New Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Palais de Tokyo are onboard. K11 HACC gathers cultural and artistic vanguards and joins hands with famous curators to present a splendid contemporary artistic world.
K11 HACC at K11 ECOAST will create a compelling space for artistic communication through a collection of contemporary masterpieces from around the world, and act as a grand stage for up-and-coming Chinese artists to stimulate creativity, enrich urban living, and establish an inspirational cultural and artistic hub.
The K11 Art Mall will allow visitors to enjoy outstanding artworks contributed by foreign artists in honor of Shenzhen's unique culture, including public art pieces by two female sculptors--Phyllida Barlow from the UK and Monika Sosnowska from Poland.
K11 is the force behind the "Art + Commerce" model, creating added value for businesses and promoting the development of local art and culture within a commercially defined space. The concept of integrating art and people with business is embodied in all aspects of the K11 ECOAST layout, from its split-level entryway design to its 270° sea view restaurants, pet-friendly environment and the immersive multi-sensory artistic experience offered. With a keen focus on long-term social development, cooperation is underway with New World Group, which boasts a huge ecosystem of over 14 million members and creates share values with communities. Partnerships like these help to deliver a more diversified commercial experience with artistic and cultural features, attracting new generations in pursuit of cultural and spiritual trends.
Largest Total LEED Platinum Pre-Certified Cluster of Buildings in the Greater Bay Area
K11 ECOAST was designed and constructed in accordance with China's 14th Five-Year Plan national guidelines on environmental protection and sustainable development for the circular economy. Echoing the "Zero-Waste City" building pilot program undertaken in Shenzhen, K11 ECOAST capitalized on the opportunity to act as a pioneer by integrating circular economy principles into its design and operations, remarkably reducing waste, and ensuring environmental protection in architectural design, food, fashion, and education. As a result, waste has been reduced significantly, ensuring better environmental protection and a greener, safer, more enjoyable retail experience for visitors.
K11 ECOAST embraces the "Sponge City" concept for sustainable stormwater management, alleviating pressure on the city's existing drainage system. Featuring 60,000 sq. meters of outdoor landscaping, the largest among all K11 projects, K11 ECOAST fully incorporates green and healthy building concepts into its design using renewable energy, recyclable materials, and hospital-grade air filtering systems. K11 ECOAST consists of three WELL pre-certified and LEED Platinum pre-certified buildings at the highest certification level, making it the largest total LEED Platinum pre-certified cluster of buildings in the Greater Bay Area.
K11 ECOAST Contributes to City-Industry Convergence and Win-Win in the Greater Bay Area
Located in the Nanshan District of Shenzhen, a core Greater Bay Area city, K11 ECOAST boasts an infrastructural network highlighted by multiple integrated transportation systems and a one-hour living circle that extends to 30 million people and an area of significant influence in many Asian countries.
With the Belt and Road guidelines, Shenzhen is committed to building itself into the most competitive international consumer hub city. Here, K11 ECOAST, together with numerous international brands, will unlock the local consumption potential and drive internationalized consumption in Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area. In the meantime, Shenzhen is implementing the Sustainable Development Goals and taking the lead in creating a model city which embraces the harmonious coexistence of people and nature, which acts as the constant driving force behind the sustainable development of K11 ECOAST. Backed by Shenzhen's keen innovation spirit and huge market potential, an incentive for the constant upgrading of brands, K11 ECOAST will make fantastic contributions to economic development in the Greater Bay Area.
Integrating arts, commerce, and the circular economy, K11 ECOAST is destined to become a harbourfront cultural retail destination in the Greater Bay Area, pushing high-quality economic and social development and advocating for trendy, high-end consumption.
About K11 Group:
K11 Group is a unique concept brand that combines culture and commerce, sustaining an ecosystem that caters to all walks of life. Founded in 2008 by renowned entrepreneur Adrian Cheng, the Group encourages a deeper look at the interconnectivity between creativity, culture, and innovation. Through K11 Group, Cheng's aim is to enrich the daily lives of next-generation consumers and create a new global identity for Chinese millennials, as well as cultivate opportunities for communities to thrive, connect, work and shop.
K11 Group is based in Hong Kong SAR with operations in Greater China and investments in Europe and the US. By 2026, K11 Group will have gained a footprint of 38 projects (GFA 2.80 million sq.m) in 10 cities across the Greater China. In addition to its flagship K11 MUSEA, 11 SKIES, and K11 Art Malls, the Group operates K11 ATELIER, K11 ARTUS, and K11 Select. In addition, it cultivates cultural richness through the Hong Kong non-profit K11 Art Foundation and the K11 Craft & Guild Foundation, alongside educational platforms like K11 KULTURE ACADEMY & K11 Future Taskforce.
About K11 ECOAST:
K11 ECOAST, located in Prince Bay, Nanshan, Shenzhen, is the harbourfront cultural retail destination and circular economy trailblazer in the Greater Bay Area. Scheduled to open at the end of 2024, the project includes the K11 Art Mall, K11 HACC multi-purpose art space, K11 ATELIER office building, and the Promenade, with a total GFA of 228,500 m2.
Upholding the K11 brand's core values of Art, People, and Nature, K11 ECOAST is determined to break through the conventional business models to integrate international art and culture into commercial development, cultivating a unique cultural retail experience. K11 ECOAST does not simply bring together prestigious international brands while keeping a finger on the pulse of high-end fashion – it collects contemporary masterpieces from around the world, and serve as a grand stage for budding Chinese artists. Together, they are furnishing a cultural and artistic hub to nourish inspiration – creating a new milestone in cultural retail.
Located in the Greater Bay Area, an area with endless potential, K11 ECOAST will soon become the flagship and crown jewel of K11. The Greater Bay Area will continue to promote the development of a creative and green economy leverages its innovative advantages alongside Shenzhen, and create a richer, more imaginative commercial experience and forger a stronger connection with the world.
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Elevation, consecration at DaySpring
A dozen members of DaySpring Baptist Church were elevated to new positions to continue doing the working of God.
They were recognized in front of a packed sanctuary during a convocation and elevation service held Sunday at the church at 1945 NE Eighth Ave. Below are the members who were honored during the service.
• Deborah Sharpe was consecrated as a minister.
• Winnette Dunbar, Heather Mann, Melissa Ware and Deacon Michael Perkins were consecrated as servant leaders.
• Louise Lesene was consecrated as a church mother.
• Jonell Mann and Gilbert Means Jr. were consecrated as deacons.
• Veronica Albright and Willie Nell Teague were consecrated as deaconesses.
• Lenton "Pop" Herring was consecrated as an elder.
Dr. David E. Richardson II, founder and pastor of TOPROC Church of God in Christ, presided over the service.
"It's a wonderful celebration," Richardson said. "It's great to attend the elevation service because God is welcoming more to his kingdom."
Minister Reshone Flanders led the opening and consecration prayers.
"We thank you for what you've done," Flanders said. "We thank you for being with us and not passing us by. We thank you for your grace and mercy. We may plan it out but we ask you to stay in control."
After Minister Gilbert Means Sr. read Acts 2:16-21, Apostle Willie King Jr, pastor of Showers of Blessings Harvest Center, preached a sermon about elevation and impartation.
"An elevation service is when they measure you by your servitude, not if you're a relative or how much tithe you give," King said. "Your love of God must match your servitude. They have chosen you to lead and weigh the burden of ministry. Keep on being faithful consistently and watch God promote you."
A person who is elevated must be a trustworthy servant to carry on the mission, King said.
"This is the season of shifting," King said. "You might not be in the same position you were in. Sometimes you have to shift in order to move the mission."
The Rev. Dr. Marie Herring, pastor of DaySpring, thanked King for his message and began the consecration service that featured pastors and religious leaders praying over the newly-elevated.
"The Lord chose Apostle King because he's not scared to say what God told him to say," Herring said.
After those being elevated were consecrated, Herring shared an uplifting message.
"The church is composed of members who have many gifts," Herring said. "We thank you for what you are doing for the lives at DaySpring. We pray that you are protected and that the Lord will continue guiding youin each and every way."
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JOHNSTOWN, Pa., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of AmeriServ Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASRV) today announced the appointment of Amy Bradley, president and chief executive officer of the Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce, as an independent director of the company and a new member of the investment/asset liability committee. Ms. Bradley's appointment maintains the Board's membership at nine directors.
"We are pleased to welcome Amy as a new independent director to the AmeriServ board. She is an accomplished community leader, has a deep understanding of our community vision and shares our commitment to fostering the economic development and revitalization of the communities we serve.
"Amy's leadership role at our regional chamber of commerce provides her with a unique perspective – an inside look at the challenges and opportunities our regional businesses are facing, as well as knowing how to secure the resources needed to aid and counsel them," Allan Dennison, chairman of AmeriServ Financial, Inc., said. "She is a welcome addition to our board, and we are confident in her ability to assist us with further developing strategies and initiatives that will benefit consumers and businesses within our region."
Prior to joining the Chamber, Ms. Bradley was employed by the Conemaugh Health System as director of communications and public affairs. Her professional background also includes work as a television news anchor at WJAC TV.
Ms. Bradley is currently involved with several community organizations including the Cambria County Drug Coalition, Vision Together 2025 and the Jacob Fend Foundation. She has a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from Penn State University and earned a master's degree in Healthcare Leadership from Saint Vincent College.
She works and resides in Johnstown with her husband, John. They are the parents of three children.
AmeriServ Financial, Inc. is the parent of AmeriServ Financial Bank and AmeriServ Trust and Financial Services Company in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The Company's subsidiaries provide full-service banking and wealth management services through 17 community offices in southwestern Pennsylvania and Hagerstown, Maryland. The Company also operates loan production offices in Altoona and Monroeville, Pennsylvania. At March 31, 2022, AmeriServ had total assets of $1.3 billion and a book value of $6.65 per common share. For more information, visit www.ameriserv.com.
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Journalists skeptical of Biden's 'ultra-MAGA' label for GOP, sparks comparison to 'Putin's Price Hike'
Biden has repeatedly used the new catchphase hoping to reshape messaging ahead of the midterms
Journalists are starting to raise questions about President Biden's new "Ultra MAGA" label towards Republicans.
Last week, Biden debuted the term, referring to President Trump's famous 2016 campaign slogan "Make America Great Again," while attacking conservatives broadly following the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that signaled the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
"This MAGA crowd is really the most extreme political organization that's existed in American history, in recent American history," Biden said to reporters on Wednesday, declaring a policy proposal released by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., the "ultra-MAGA agenda."
RICK SCOTT SAYS BIDEN IS ‘UNWELL’ AND SHOULD RESIGN, AS PRESIDENT HAMMERS ‘ULTRA-MAGA’ AGENDA
Biden renewed the "ultra-MAGA" messaging on Tuesday during remarks about the soaring inflation.
"Look, the bottom line is this- Americans have a choice right now, between two paths, reflecting two very different sets of values," Biden said. "My plan attacks inflation and grows the economy by lowering costs for working families, giving workers well deserved raises, reducing the deficit by historic levels and making big corporations and the very wealthiest Americans pay their fair share. The other path is the ultra-MAGA plan put forward by congressional Republicans to raise taxes on working families, lower the income of America workers, threaten sacred programs Americans count on like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and give break after break to big corporations and billionaires just like they did the last time they were in power."
The White House appears to be on board with the president's new messaging with outgoing press secretary Jen Psaki wrapping up Tuesday's press briefing by forecasting to reporters, "Whether it's tomorrow or in days and weeks ahead… you will all continue to hear him talk more about his concern about ultra-MAGA Republicans and their agenda."
However, reporters in the briefing room appeared skeptical about Biden's catchphrase.
"Who came up with this phrase, ‘ultra-MAGA?’" ABC News correspondent Mary Bruce asked. "Why the need to kick it up a notch, ‘MAGA’ is not enough? I mean, why now use this phrase?"
"I will tell you it's the president's phrase," Psaki responded. "And I think what has struck him is how extreme some of the policies and proposals are that a certain of the Republican Party that is taking up too much of the Republican Party are for and are advocating for."
CBS News correspondent Ed O'Keefe followed, asking the White House, "So then who is an ‘ultra-MAGA’ Republican?"
"I would say people who support that portion of the Republican agenda," Psaki replied.
"So Rob Portman, Susan Collins, Mitt Romney, would they be ‘ultra-MAGA’ Republicans?" O'Keefe grilled Psaki, to which she responded, "They can all make their own choices, Ed, and we can let others evaluate that" before reiterating Biden's comments.
Psaki added, "we don't need to name-call individuals unless they have positions that are aligned with what he feels is the ultra-MAGA wing of the party."
Jackie Kucinich, the Washington bureau chief of the Daily Beast, cast doubt on the Biden administration's latest messaging tactic.
"'Ultra MAGA' (who is it even for? Wouldn't the MAGA set *like* that? ) makes me think of this @UrsalaPerano story from March about ‘Putin’s Price Hike,' Kucinich tweeted, linking to an article titled "Can Three New Words Save Democrats From Disaster?"
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The Biden administration had previously launched a "Putin's Price Hike" campaign attempting to pin soaring inflation and rising gas prices on Russia's invasion of Ukraine despite how both were surging months before the conflict began.
Critics in the media suggested the "Putin's Price Hike" push was not resonating with Americans as polls show voters placing more blame for the economic woes on Biden's policies than Russia.
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Which lawn aerators are best?
Many people take pride in having a nice verdant yard. However, grass and other plants don’t always grow well, especially if the soil is compacted. That’s where having a quality lawn aerator is so helpful. With one, you can loosen up the dirt to let essential resources such as air and water reach the root systems of your lawn. The best lawn aerator, the Agri-Fab 45-0299 48-Inch Tow Plug Aerator, is sturdy, effective and easy to use.
What to know before you buy a lawn aerator
Purpose
The main reason to aerate a yard is to help the grass grow lush and healthy by breaking up soil. Over time, the soil starts to become compacted. This is especially common when there’s a lot of foot traffic or when there are heavy objects such as lawn mowers or children’s playhouses in the yard.
Compacted soil keeps water, oxygen and nutrients from reaching the grass roots. Without these resources, the grass starts to discolor, thin out and even die. This usually occurs in patches rather than across the entire yard.
A lawn aerator solves this problem by loosening up the soil so nutrients and other resources can reach the roots. It also makes it easier for fertilizers and other plant foods to get to the grass so they can grow more effectively.
Signs you need to aerate
Here are the main ways to tell if your yard needs to be aerated:
- Patchy or thin areas start to appear in the grass
- Free-standing water starts to appear in certain locations
- It’s difficult to break up the soil with a finger or small shovel
- Seeding the yard doesn’t result in new grass
- Fertilizer isn’t working
If your home was recently built, the dirt could also be compacted.
Aerators vs. dethatchers
There are different types of aerators, but they all work off the same concept. These tools use either hollow tines or rows of spikes to dig into the earth and loosen it. They can also cut through thatch to help your lawn get the resources it needs.
The purpose of lawn dethatchers is to remove thatch, which is the accumulation of organic matter that sits on top of the earth. This includes:
- Dead cells
- Stems
- Blades of grass
- Leaves
- Roots
Thatch isn’t inherently a bad thing. Around a 1/2 inch of thatch can even protect your lawn from excessive heat and create a natural fertilizer system. But too much of it can block essential resources from your grass’ roots.
Both dethatching and aeration are important parts of lawn maintenance. Generally, you should dethatch the lawn before aerating it. Doing this makes it much easier to keep your grass green and healthy.
What to look for in a quality lawn aerator
Type
Here are the main types of aerators:
- Core: These work by penetrating the ground and removing “cores” or “plugs.” The cores are usually 2 to 3 inches in depth and up to 1/2 inch around. This type of aerator is best with harder, clay-like soils.
- Spike: A spike aerator uses rows of long, thin spikes to create holes every so often in the lawn. These are best for sandier soils. One common type is spike shoes, which go over your regular shoes and let you aerate the lawn by walking on it.
- Manual: Many aerators are manual, meaning you need to hold and push them down into the earth using your shoe to loosen up the soil.
- Electric: There are spike and core electric aerators, which require less physical force to operate.
- Tow-behind: Certain aerators can be attached to the back of another vehicle, such as a riding lawnmower, to loosen up soil that way.
Lawn size
Before getting an aerator, consider the size of your yard. If you have a larger yard, you should use a tow-behind or machine lawn aerator. If you have a smaller yard or only need to aerate a small section, a manual lawn aerator could be more effective.
Aerator size
When it comes to size, the most important things are:
- Spike or tine quantity, length and width
- Handle length for manual aerators
With some aerators, such as tow-behind models, the width also matters as it can affect how much of the yard gets aerated at once. Consider the size of your yard and project when choosing one. With manual options, also take into account your physical strength to make sure you can effectively use it without injury.
Materials
Most aerators for the lawn consist of metal or sturdy plastic. These materials are made to be resistant to corrosion, rust, breakage and other types of damage. They’re also moisture-resistant.
Extra features
Certain lawn aerators, such as tow-behind models, come with additional features that manual ones don’t have. This includes:
- Tray to carry additional weight and let the tool penetrate the earth more easily.
- Sturdy wheels that make maneuvering them around the yard convenient.
- Hitch to connect the aerator to a riding lawnmower or a similar machine.
How much you can expect to spend on a lawn aerator
The cost primarily depends on the type of aerator. A simple manual tool can cost $10-$40, while a tow-behind aerator ranges from around $100-$400.
Lawn aerators FAQ
When is the best time to aerate a yard?
A. If you have warm-season grasses, aerate the yard in late spring. If you have cool-season grasses, aerate at the beginning of spring. Also, start loosening up compacted soil when you see puddles forming or if there are dead patches in the yard.
Can aerating or dethatching stress out the lawn?
A. If you aerate or dethatch a yard too often, it could stress out the grass. With thatch, for instance, a small layer can provide nutrients to the grass and protect it from extreme weather conditions. So, it’s not a good idea to remove all of it. If you aerate too much, it could cause drainage problems due to the excessive holes in the soil.
What are the best lawn aerators to buy?
Top lawn aerator
Agri-Fab 45-0299 48-Inch Tow Plug Aerator
What you need to know: This heavy-duty tow-behind core lawn aerator is designed to handle large yards with any soil type.
What you’ll love: It comes with 32 galvanized knives that can easily penetrate the ground. It also has a weight tray that can carry up to 175 pounds for a more effective aeration. It’s 48 inches wide and can pull up 3-inch-long cores to loosen up the toughest soil. Plus, it can be hooked up to a tractor or lawnmower.
What you should consider: It’s tricky to reverse when using it.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Top lawn aerator for the money
Yard Butler IM-7C Multi Spike Lawn Aerator — Spike Grass Aerator Lawn Tool
What you need to know: This manual spike aerator is perfect for anyone who wants to aerate a small section of the yard or garden.
What you’ll love: It has a comfortable, 3-foot-long handle that makes it easy to penetrate the soil without having to bend over. It consists of powder-coated steel that’s resistant to rust and corrosion.
What you should consider: The tines are not that long, and they have trouble penetrating hard soil.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Agri-Fab 45-0544 40-Inch Spike Aerator
What you need to know: This tow-behind aerator is perfect for anyone looking to quickly aerate a large yard.
What you’ll love: With a 40-inch weight tray that can hold up to 100 pounds, this spike aerator can dig into the ground and break up compacted soil with ease. It has 10 disks with eight spikes on each that can rotate at a consistent pace and distance for even aeration. The spikes consist of tough galvanized steel.
What you should consider: The paint can chip when exposed to frequent moisture.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
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For more than 5 years, companies have continued to trust Spinnaker Support's comprehensive, tested, proven and unmatched security protection services. Advanced security has always been embedded in Spinnaker services.
DENVER, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spinnaker Support is the steady force entrusted by companies worldwide to solve their most pressing and essential software needs --- third-party support, managed services and consulting. Spinnaker's combination of world class security experts, years of accumulated data & experience and cutting-edge techniques continue fueling advancements that protect clients from existing and emerging security threats. Unlike some support providers' recent attempts to offer security services for an additional fee, Spinnaker has always prioritized security, and its core services are immersed with cutting-edge security support.
Spinnaker knows security, its importance to organizations and what they need. Its clients recognize the company's unique collaborative approach to identifying and protecting their systems from potential security threats and meet ongoing risk and compliance requirements. From ransomware to data breaches, hackers are targeting more organizations and widening vulnerability risks. According to Security Week, in 2021, more than twenty-eight thousand vulnerabilities were uncovered, and the average time to remediate the critical issues was 51 days. As attacks show no sign of slowing down, nearly 37% of global organizations said they were the victim of some form of ransomware attack in 2021 and globally saw a 105% increase in ransomware deployments.
Spinnaker's best-in-class 7-Point Security solution uses a comprehensive and wide-reaching defense-in-depth approach, maximizing the use of custom-built strategies to meet the needs of each client's system. "With the rise in data breaches and the continuing evolution of data protection and privacy regulations, most organizations are challenged to keep current the security of their business-sensitive data and infrastructure" says Iain Saunderson, Chief Technology Officer at Spinnaker Support. "We have always been forward focused on security. Securing the applications and surrounding technologies of the clients we support is paramount, which is why we provide a refined multilayered, responsive Seven-Point Security solution, that is proven and unequaled in our served market."
Given Spinnaker's highly confidential work on sensitive security issues with clients, its policy does not allow public disclosure of company names, titles or location. Clients feel this is another reason why Spinnaker is their preferred choice for security services. "It would take months for a patch to come in from our original software vendor, leaving our system vulnerable to attack. Spinnaker Support showed us multiple alternative approaches to controlling the vulnerability rather than waiting on a patch," executive, major industrial manufacturer.
Spinnaker Support deploys a lifecycle security approach that starts with a layered, defense-in-depth posture, followed by a proactive approach to future-proof environments through proven and industry accepted hardening techniques and compensating controls.
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Spinnaker Support's 7-point security is broken out into three pillars, which help to future-proof security through:
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"Security is integral to our operations. This philosophy is embedded in how we support our clients and deliver security solutions designed for unique applications and systems" said Matt Stava, CEO, Spinnaker Support. "We have been investing in our client's security and compliance with the same exacting standards that we apply to our own operations."
"After relying on patches for years, leaving our original software vendor was a bit scary, but Spinnaker Support put those worries to rest with their hands on and comprehensive approach to security." executive, Utilities Industry.
Spinnaker Support is a trusted partner that brings valued experience and cutting-edge leadership through a holistic approach to mitigate and remediate risk through the 7-Point Security Solution.
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- Restaurant Noma will operate an exclusive three-night dinner series in Los Angeles, July 19-21
- Audi to bring renowned MAD Monday speaker series to Los Angeles on July 18; tickets available to the public on June 13
- Audi to provide funding for six scholarship recipients from the LA hospitality community to attend groundbreaking MAD Academy in Copenhagen, Denmark
LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America announced today a collaboration with the Copenhagen-based Restaurant Noma – named #1 in the world by the prestigious World's 50 Best Restaurants organization in 2021, and with the food and hospitality nonprofit MAD, reinforcing a shared passion for innovation, focus on sustainability and commitment to driving positive change.
The partnership includes bringing a three-night noma dinner series to Los Angeles this July, hosting the first ever MAD Monday event in LA and providing funding for six scholarship recipients to attend the MAD Academy in Copenhagen, Denmark.
noma
Three-Michelin-star Restaurant Noma and its founder, Danish chef René Redzepi, are known for a focus on foraging, innovation and a unique interpretation of New Nordic Cuisine. From sourcing local ingredients to reducing food waste, noma seeks to be an inspiration for other organizations around the world to embrace the opportunity for a more sustainable business model.
As part of the partnership with Audi, René and his team from Copenhagen will curate an exclusive invite-only three-night dinner series in Los Angeles from July 19-21. The menu for the dinner series will be a multi-course tasting menu of classic noma dishes inspired by their seasonal menus with a wine pairing selected by the noma team.
"I believe that organizations should continually innovate. At noma, we are constantly building things up to break them down, and then start over again—it's at the core of everything we do," said René Redzepi. "We should all take a step back into nature to find inspiration to reinvigorate the process of innovation."
Collaborating with noma strengthens Audi's mission to work with like-minded organizations that stand for living progress and creating a more sustainable future. Audi and noma share a commitment to sustainability and inclusion through actions grounded in purpose and a focus on creating a positive impact for individual and society as a whole.
"When you collaborate with like-minded people and companies you not only grow as an individual, but as an organization, too. I find Audi to be a forward-looking company with a strong focus on innovation; creating the ultimate design and experience to develop more sustainable solutions," said Peter Kreiner, noma CEO and co-owner.
MAD and The LA Scholars Award presented by Audi
MAD (Danish for "food") was established by Redzepi in 2011 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating sustainable change in restaurants and communities around the world. Launched in 2019, MAD Academy is an educational initiative based in Copenhagen that invites hospitality professionals to attend five-day intensive programs to gain the expertise, practical tools and inspiration they need to generate positive change in their workplaces, their communities, and the world at large.
Melina Shannon-DiPietro, executive director of MAD, says, "At MAD Academy, we ask ourselves: How might we build a restaurant industry with better working conditions and a more inclusive kitchen environment? How do we create an industry that contributes solutions to climate, environment, and biodiversity, while preserving the deliciousness and pleasure of the restaurant experience?"
As a long-time supporter of the culinary industry, Audi is announcing a pivotal scholarship program that will provide a remarkable opportunity for individuals from the Los Angeles hospitality community to attend the innovative MAD Academy in Copenhagen and learn how to adopt more sustainable practices that can impact and inspire others when they return home. The LA Scholars Award, MAD's most comprehensive scholarship to date, will provide funding for six recipients to attend their choice of MAD Academy program, including airfare, lodging, meals and all programmatic costs.
"Audi is honored to partner with MAD as our goals to drive change around diversity, equity and inclusion are very aligned," said Tara Rush, chief marketing officer, Audi of America. "With the LA Scholars Award, we're underscoring our mission to build a more sustainable and inclusive tomorrow, for automotive, culinary and beyond."
Individuals who reside and work in the greater Los Angeles area and who are interested in applying for the LA Scholars Award presented by Audi can find more information here: https://madacademy.dk/la-scholars/
MAD Monday
As part of its work to transform the hospitality industry, MAD hosts an ongoing series of public talks in local communities that are open to everyone with an interest in food and have an appetite for change. MAD Mondays began as a way to gather food fans and restaurant and hospitality workers on their traditional day off, Monday, to join in meaningful conversations with the goal of ultimately driving positive change in their industries.
MAD Monday LA, presented by Audi and MAD on July 18, will be the first MAD Monday event to be held this year and the first ever to be held in Los Angeles. Built on MAD and Audi's shared values of innovation and a commitment to sustainability, MAD Monday LA will be an evening of inspiration, learning, and community. The event, which will take place at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, will include a thought-provoking lecture and practical skill-building exercise designed to empower and inspire attendees.
The featured speaker will be Douglas McMaster, chef and owner of Silo. McMaster has been a lecturer for MAD Academy, inspiring the next generation of leaders to think differently about food systems, waste, and the industry at large. Doug is known as an influential speaker in Europe and MAD Monday LA will mark the first time he is presenting in the U.S.
The skill-building exercise will be a Planning Change Workshop – facilitated by renowned chef and MAD Academy director, Magnus Nilsson and program manager, Jack Muirhead. This workshop is a way for MAD Monday guests to get an exclusive peek into some of the transformative exercises that are typically reserved for students attending MAD's five-day Academy programs.
"Both Audi and MAD believe in spreading the power of positive impact—supporting talented individuals as they take their learnings from MAD back to their own communities to create long-lasting change," says Shannon-DiPietro.
Following the event, a reception featuring some of LA's diverse food offerings will allow the attendees, community members, young apprentices and luminaries the chance to network and connect.
To reserve tickets to attend MAD Monday LA, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mad-monday-la-presented-by-audi-registration-342884164767 There is no cost to attend and tickets will open to the general public on Monday, June 13.
noma
Led by its founder and head chef René Redzepi, the three Michelin starred Restaurant Noma, five times recognized as the World's Best, works with an intimate network of purveyors to develop a cuisine that expresses its region's culture and seasons. In February 2017, noma closed at the harbor side warehouse that it called home for fourteen years. Twelve months later, the restaurant reopened in a new location and with a new philosophy focused on the region's three distinct seasons and myriad micro-seasons.
Beyond Copenhagen, and driven by a continued desire to learn, experience and expand their creativity and tastes, noma has also undertaken three international residencies including Japan (2015), Australia (2016) and Mexico (2017).
René Redzepi
René Redzepi is the founder, head chef and co-owner of noma. René Redzepi is the founder of MAD, a nonprofit that aims to build a community of cooks, purveyors, thinkers and enthusiasts, with an appetite for knowledge, a passion for food, and a desire to improve the world around it. In March 2021, he founded Noma Projects, an initiative that aims to transform the restaurant's collective knowledge, craft, and spirit into an engine for creative output and positive change.
Redzepi is the author of Noma: Time and Place in Nordic Cuisine, A Work in Progress, and the New York Times bestseller Foundations of Flavor: The Noma Guide To Fermentation. He is married to Nadine Levy Redzepi, and together they have three daughters: Arwen, Genta and Ro.
MAD
MAD (Danish for food) is a nonprofit organization that empowers the global hospitality community with the tools, inspiration, and knowledge to make a difference in their restaurants and the world. MAD was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2011 by René Redzepi, chef and owner of restaurant noma, with the ambition of transforming hospitality and driving change in food systems.
Since the very beginning, MAD has led important conversations about how the restaurant community can contribute to the health of the planet and positively contribute to the lives of those working in food. MAD's programs include a Symposium; a series of public talks in major cities around the globe; media shared through books, publications, and online videos; and VILD MAD, free resources to explore nature through foraging. In 2019, MAD launched its most ambitious project yet: an Academy supporting the food and hospitality industry with tools and knowledge for change makers.
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With the 2022 MLB playoffs beginning in October, the landscape of teams that can make the wild card spot has shrunk to just a handful. In the current National League playoff standing the LA Dodgers lead the NL West, the NY Mets lead the NL East and the St. Louis Cardinals lead the NL Central. The next three teams that are set to make the playoff as and currently have a wild card spot are the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies and the San Diego Padres in the
Only a few weeks left …
How will the #postseason bracket change?
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— MLB (@MLB) September 6, 2022
Atlanta Braves
The Braves have had a solid season from start to finish. Starting the first half of the season with a record of 56-38 they held the first wild card spot and never let go. Now with just a few series in the regular season they sit 10.5 games back but remaining the Braves look to keep that wild card spot going into the playoffs. Atlanta is currently on a 5 game win streak and head to take on Oakland this week. While Atlanta pretty much has clinched a playoff spot they can still move around n the standings. Two series left to play against another wild card team in Philadelphia. Along with these series the Braves also have to play another series against the division leading Mets.
Philadelphia Phillies
With one of the more amazing stories of the season after firing team manager Joe Girardi in early June after a 22-29 start new manager Rob Thomson has been able to unlock the potential that many thought the Phillies had in the pre-season. Philadelphia now sits at 73-61 after having a lack luster start have put together multiple winning streaks to put them in sole possession of the second wild card spot. Phillies have had an up and down season but look to end strong after getting back NL MVP Bryce Harper late last month from a broken hand injury. Philadelphia will end their season with two series against wild card leader Atlanta Braves and American League leaders Houston Astros.
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— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) September 3, 2022
San Diego Padres
Padres now hold the third wild card and look to hold it. San Diego was one of many teams to make big moves prior to the trade deadline this season by trading for superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals after Soto had not signed a new contract for Washington. Padres has had ups and downs this season however they hope to retain the third and final wild card spot heading into October. Padres will have two tough series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at the final stretch of the season.
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LAGRANGE — A familiar face returned to the LaGrange County Commissioners’ chamber Monday morning to once again answer charges that the property he and his family live on is again in violation of the LaGrange County public nuisance ordinance.
The property, 3445 South C.R. 1145E, is controlled by Gene Neely/ BawldGuy Note Investment Group 1, San Diego, California. Neely and his family live at the home.
Tony Manns, an associate lawyer with the law firm Beers Mallers, conducted a public hearing on the nuisance violation.
Neely has been cited before for violating the county’s nuisance ordnance. He still owes the $4,800 from his last nuisance case.
Bill Stewart, the LaGrange County Code Enforcement officer said he started receiving complaints about Neely’s property last spring. He told the commissioners the property was littered with cars and car parts, construction materials, trash, and other debris that was piled up around the home.
Stewart said he started visiting the property in mid-March and left a notice informing Neely that the property was in violation of the county’s nuisance ordinance.
Steward said he continued to visit the property on an almost weekly basis looking for any signs the violations were being addressed. The matter was continued in June and again in July.
Stewart told the commissioners Monday that Neely has made some progress in recent weeks, moving some of the materials behind a fence, repairing the portions of the wooden fence that collapsed, as well as removing almost all of the car parts and construction materials from his yard.
Stewart said while progress has been made, he still believes there is a problem with the property, citing trash on the home’s front porch. He asked the commissioner to issue a new order imposing a $100 a week fine on Neely for failing to properly care for his property. The fine is retroactive to late March.
Terry Martin, president of the board of commissioners told his fellow commissioners he was frustrated that Neely continues to appear in front of the commissioners for violating county nuisance laws.
“This has been a problem for way too long,” he said. “They don’t care about cleaning stuff up, they don’t care about their neighbors.”
However, Neely told the commissioners he has been busy cleaning up his property. However, he also complained that the nuisance order given to him doesn’t identify the problems that need to be addressed.
“You have me this piece of paper that states the ordinance, but you don’t tell me what the problem is,” he told the commissioners. “The ordinance is very vague. It could go from me not likely a basketball sitting in someone’s yard to anything. So if I don’t know exactly what you’re talking about, how am I supposed to address it.”
Manns then pointed out that the order included a sentence informing Neely that if he had any questions he could contact Stewart directly, and discuss what he needed to be done.
“That’s officer Stewart’s number,” Manns said pointing to a copy of the nuisance violation notice left with Neely. “He’d be happy to come out and walk the property with you and tell you exactly what needs to be done. But you never contacted him, correct?”
Neely did admit he did not.
“I did not read the order,” Neely told Manns.
The commissioners voted 3-0 to impose a $100 a week fine against Neely, retroaction to late March. That fine now stands at $2,000.
In other matters, Tharon Morgan, the LaGrange County engineer, opened bids for a road project to rebuild C.R. 300W from C.R. 200S to 550S. That road is considered one of LaGrange County’s worst. Three bids were submitted by area firms for the job. Those bids were taken under advisement by the county’s highway department.
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As part of the book giant's "best offer of 2022," Millionaire's Club members save 22% on their entire online purchase, now through Wednesday.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Books-A-Million launches a special, limited time online-only sales event exclusively for members of their award-winning Millionaire's Club.
Now through Wednesday, July 13, Millionaire's Club members get 22% off their entire online purchase of $40 or more when they enter the code MEMBER22 at checkout.
This offer also includes free shipping, which is an everyday member perk. Bargain hunters who are not currently members of the Millionaire's Club can easily join at this link. After signing up, they can take advantage of this sales event as well as other member benefits year-round, including:
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As a leading retailer of books, toys, gifts, and more, Books-A-Million prides itself on providing an extensive and varied selection at great prices. Promotions like the currently running Summer Stock-Up Sale offer deals on thousands of books in stores and online.
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PITTSBURGH — More than two million infant swings and 220,000 infant rockers are being recalled after reports that one baby died and another was hurt after getting tangled in hanging straps.
Pittsburgh-based 4moms is recalling about two million MamaRoo swings and 220,000 RockaRoo rockers in the U.S, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Monday. Another 70,000 of the products are being recalled in Canada.
The recall notice said restraint straps on the swing and rocker can hang down when not in use. Infants crawling under the seat can then get tangled in the straps and potentially be strangled.
4moms received two reports of infants getting caught in the hanging strap under the MamaRoo infant swing. One, a 10-month-old, died from asphyxiation. Another 10-month-old "suffered bruising to his neck before being rescued by a caregiver," the recall stated. No injuries or deaths were reported from the rocker.
According to the recall notice, the swings and rockers were sold at BuyBuy Baby and Target stores nationwide from January 2010 through August 2022 for between $160 and $250. They were also sold online on 4moms.com and Amazon.
Which products are being recalled?
The MamaRoo is a baby swing with different motions, speeds and sounds controlled by buttons on the base.
"This recall includes only MamaRoo models that use a 3-point harness: versions 1.0 and 2.0 (model number 4M-005), version 3.0 (model number 1026), and version 4.0 (model number 1037)," the notice said.
The MamaRoo model with a 5-point harness (Model 1046) isn't being recalled.
Model numbers are located on the bottom of the swings.
The RockaRoo is a baby rocker with "front to back gliding motion" controlled by a knob and power button on the base. The model number, 4M-012, is located on the bottom of the rocker.
What should I do if I have this product?
According to the recall notice, customers with crawling babies should stop using the recalled swings and rockers right away and put them somewhere out of reach.
Customers can contact 4moms "immediately" to get a free strap fastener that the company said will keep straps from hanging.
The recall notice said customers can call 4moms toll-free at 877-870-7390 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Monday through Friday, by email at safetyandrecall@4moms.com or online at https://www.4momsrecall.expertinquiry.com.
The company said it is contacting all known purchasers.
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Located at 900 Broadway, in just three years, Horatio is serving 70 clients nationwide
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio, the customer service company behind viral e-commerce and celebrity-backed brands, has expanded its New York City office. The new space at The Goelet Building at 900 Broadway, is a critical milestone in Horatio's expansion as it continues to reach more iconic brands in need of customized Customer Experience (CX) services.
Founded in 2018 by three Columbia Business School classmates, CEO Jose Herrera, COO Alex Ross and CFO Jared Karson, Horatio has become a pioneer in the CX field by providing custom CX melded with technological solutions. Horatio has a unique format of dedicated cross-cultural and bilingual agent teams (assigned exclusively to one client) complemented by leading CX technologies. This has resulted in an overall four-fold growth for the company this past year alone.
"As we become more digital, the need for quality customer service increases. It's our mission to change how people perceive the outsourcing industry because historically, it's been viewed as commoditized, transactional and low quality. This isn't the case at Horatio – we're the engine helping power many of the fastest growing startups in the US," said Alex Ross, Horatio co-founder and COO. "We set out to build Horatio with the intent of proving that none of those terms defined us. After partnering with Horatio, many of our clients see how they can use customer support to build their brand and differentiate their offering vs. the competition."
"Horatio's American expansion represents an important step for the company," said Jose Herrera, Horatio CEO and co-founder. "While the majority of our outstanding agents work from my home island, the Dominican Republic, we are thrilled about the expansion of our Manhattan office. Having a larger presence in New York allows us to better serve our clients, who are mainly based throughout North America."
Launched in 2020, Horatio's 1,000 employees now serve 70 clients nationwide. Horatio's main nearshore offices are located in the Dominican Republic, where Herrera is originally from. The latest data in CX points out that:
- After more than one bad experience, around 80% of consumers say they would rather do business with a competitor, according to Zendesk;
- 58% of American consumers will switch companies because of poor customer service according to data by Microsoft.
Horatio's serves next-generation digitally native clients in a variety of sectors including ecommerce, healthtech, technology, hospitality, fintech, and cryptocurrency. In 2022, Horatio received the "Next Generation Leader" award at the CCW Excellence Awards in Las Vegas. The award was presented to Horatio by Customer Contact Week, the largest customer event in the world.
For more information please visit www.hirehoratio.com or follow @HireHoratio or @HireHoratiord.
Horatio is the trusted partner for some of the fastest-growing startups and enterprises in the world. Their on-brand customer support teams help them leverage CX as a revenue generator through personalized customer experience support. As seen on INC, Forbes, and Bloomberg, and the recipient of the 2022 Customer Contact Week Next Generation Leaders Award. Horatio is headquartered in New York City with main offshore offices located in Santo Domingo and Santiago, Dominican Republic. For more information please visit www.hirehoratio.com.
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Professional sports teams use their social media accounts during games to give score updates, recap exciting plays and keep fans up to date on their favorite athletes.
In lieu of game coverage and in collaboration with @Yankees, we will use our channels to offer facts about the impacts of gun violence.
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) May 26, 2022
The devastating events that took place in Uvalde, Buffalo and countless other communities across our nation are tragedies that are intolerable.
The Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees used their social media accounts in a different way Thursday night. Both teams collaborated to use their Twitter accounts to tweet out facts about gun violence. In a post on the Tampa Bay Rays' account, the team stated, "In lieu of game coverage and in collaboration with @Yankees, we will use our channels to offer facts about the impacts of gun violence. The devastating events that took place in Uvalde, Buffalo and countless other communities across our nation are tragedies that are intolerable."
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) May 26, 2022
Throughout the night, both teams' accounts have shared facts like "Firearms were the leading cause of death for American children and teens in 2020," and "Every day, more than 110 Americans are killed with guns, and more than 200 are shot and injured." The New York Yankees' account has over 3 million followers, and they are one of the top five most followed U.S. sports teams on Twitter. Fans were not receptive to the idea and replied to the tweets with criticism that the teams weren't covering the game.
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) May 26, 2022
The sports world has started to make its voice heard in the debate over gun safety. Steve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warriors, recently used his time during a news conference before Game 4 of the Western Conference finals to ask, "When are we going to do something?" He slammed his fists on the table as he yelled, "I'm tired. I am so tired of getting up here and offering condolences to the devastated families that are out there. I am so tired of the — excuse, I am sorry — I am tired of the moments of silence. Enough!"
Just before tipoff of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, the Heat basketball team made an announcement that urged fans to call their senators to advocate for gun reform laws.
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Brandi McNease is a 20-year food service employee and member of Chipotle United. She lives in Sidney.
As a food service worker-turned-union organizer, this Labor Day is especially important to me. It will mark the end of a whirlwind summer that showed me the power of collective action, and how many good people are suffering because they are told they deserve it. This Labor Day marks the turning of the tide.
In June, crew at the Chipotle Mexican Grill in Augusta filed to form the first union in the company. Chipotle has since shut the store down, laid everyone off and blacklisted us from working at other Chipotle locations.
When it closed our store the day we were set to schedule our union election, it claimed it was “unable to adequately staff this remote restaurant.” This “remote” restaurant happens to be in one of the largest shopping centers in the state. And despite its claims that it couldn’t hire enough staff to keep it open, Chipotle was able to hire an additional 15 people to fill our roster before it shut down the restaurant. Something didn’t add up.
Across the country, corporations like Starbucks, Trader Joe’s and Amy’s Kitchen are silencing their workers as well. Companies have fired union organizers, closed stores, and threatened workers — well-worn union-busting tactics meant to serve as a warning to other workers looking to organize. This is why Congress must pass legislation like the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO Act) that will give workers a fighting chance to collectively bargain without fear of retaliation.
I’ve been in food service for 20 years from crew to management and I know the skills required to be successful at these jobs. Workers must be organized, have good time management skills, and be able to shift gears at a moment’s notice. Hourly workers often use their customer service skills to stay calm and collected while they face the wrath of dissatisfied customers. They know how to use creative problem solving to adjust for short staffing.
Food service requires physical stamina and a “sense of urgency” because the expectation is that you will hustle your entire shift. Running around is required when you are short-staffed, so injuries such as cuts and burns as well as physical wear and tear are common. I’ve torn my meniscus, developed carpal tunnel syndrome, and I’ve burned myself badly enough to need medical attention more than once. Restaurant work can be dangerous, especially when we don’t have time to slow down and be careful.
Restaurant workers in general are sometimes forced to use broken and dangerous equipment, which can cause serious injuries or fires, because the cost of replacement labor is so high. Workers safety becomes a numbers game and we are often powerless to keep ourselves safe.
To add insult to injury, restaurant work is among the five lowest-paid professions in the U.S., paying an average of just $26,000 a year. The restaurant industry employs 10 percent of working Americans and one study found that nearly half of their families receive public assistance. Low wages are a major reason why workers are leaving the industry in record numbers. Chipotle reported a record 194 percent staff turnover last year. At the same time, the company also raked in $653 million in profits in 2021 and spent nearly $100 million on stock buybacks in the third quarter. It’s clear the company can afford to improve conditions for workers at its restaurants.
They called us essential and it’s time we are treated as such. No more Americans should be working poor and breaking our bodies down while corporations post record profits. We will organize, unionize, and make our voices heard. We pledge to keep fighting until every worker is respected, treated well, and compensated fairly. Happy Labor Day, friends. Our work has just begun.
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Open Measurement SDK Goes 'Cross Screen' Providing Consistent Video Advertising Measurement Everywhere
NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IAB Tech Lab, the digital advertising technical standards-setting body, announced today that its Open Measurement SDK (OM SDK) will be made available on Connected TV (CTV) starting in Q3. One of the most widely adopted solutions from Tech Lab, OM SDK gives advertisers flexibility and choice in the verification solutions from their preferred providers by making it easier for publishers to integrate one SDK and enable ad verification with all verification vendors. Currently, OM SDK is available for iOS, Android, and web browsers. The CTV expansion will bring consistent video viewability measurement signals to CTV platforms.
By releasing OM SDK for CTV to support impression and viewability measurement, specifically on tvOS and Android TV, IAB Tech Lab is continuing its mission to develop products that bring consistency and transparency to the industry and help to streamline the transition of ad dollars from linear TV to CTV. The new SDK includes the standardized Open Measurement signals buyers have become accustomed to, such as screen and ad geometry, obstruction measurement, viewable impressions, and quartile measurement. Specifically, it adds new signals relevant to CTV viewability measurement, including signaling if the TV is off as well as last user activity within an app, to determine that the user is watching and the ad is playing on TV.
"Buyers need consistent and standardized cross screen viewability measurement to feel confident that their ads are being seen," said Shailley Singh, SVP, Product, IAB Tech Lab. "With the growth of CTV, it was a critical next step to develop Open Measurement SDK for supporting CTV specific viewability signals in an established and standardized manner. The tvOS and Android TV SDKs are the first two platforms, and we plan to continuously add more CTV devices and platforms in the near future."
"OM SDK has dramatically reduced fragmentation by standardizing measurement across mobile apps and web video, but with the growth of CTV, it's become critical to ensure measurement for this platform is also consistent and standardized," said Joe Barone, Managing Partner, Brand Safety Americas at GroupM. "By expanding OM SDK to CTV, IAB Tech Lab is eliminating a key obstacle to continued growth in streaming investment."
OM SDK will be one of many solutions discussed during IAB Tech Lab Summit: Transcend on June 9th. It will be available to download in Q3 from IAB Tech Lab Tools portal https://tools.iabtechlab.com. To sign up for our dedicated webinar and learn more about Open Measurement SDK, please visit https://iabtechlab.com/event/open-measurement-enters-ctv/.
Established in 2014, the IAB Technology Laboratory (Tech Lab) is a non-profit consortium that engages a member community globally to develop foundational technology and standards that enable growth and trust in the digital media ecosystem. Comprised of digital publishers, ad technology firms, agencies, marketers, and other member companies, IAB Tech Lab focuses on solutions for brand safety and ad fraud; identity, data, and consumer privacy; ad experiences and measurement; and programmatic effectiveness. Its work includes the OpenRTB real-time bidding protocol, ads.txt anti-fraud specification, Open Measurement SDK for viewability and verification, VAST video specification, and Project Rearc initiative for privacy-centric addressability. Board members/companies are listed at https://iabtechlab.com/about-the-iab-tech-lab/tech-lab-leadership/. For more information, please visit https://iabtechlab.com.
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BISMARCK, N.D., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MDU Resources Group, Inc.'s (NYSE: MDU) board of directors today declared a quarterly dividend on the company's common stock of 21.75 cents per share, unchanged from the previous quarter.
The dividend is payable July 1 to stockholders of record June 9, 2022.
About MDU Resources
MDU Resources Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 company and a member of the S&P MidCap 400 and the S&P High-Yield Dividend Aristocrats indices, is Building a Strong America® by providing essential products and services through its regulated energy delivery and construction materials and services businesses. For more information about MDU Resources, visit www.mdu.com or contact the Investor Relations Department at investor@mduresources.com.
Financial Contact: Jason Vollmer, vice president and chief financial officer, 701-530-1755
Media Contact: Laura Lueder, manager of communications and public relations, 701-530-1095
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto hit an RBI single that capped a three-run rally in the eighth inning off NL ERA leader Sandy Alcantara, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 Wednesday night for their seventh straight win.
Kyle Schwarber had three hits and drove in two runs as the Phillies won for the 12th time in 13 games. They are 41-19 since June 1, vaulting them into second place in the wild-card race.
“We feel like we’re in the game no matter what until the final out is recorded,” Schwarber said. “That’s a good pitcher out there. We showed we’re capable of doing things like that. We’re never out of a ballgame.”
JJ Bleday singled, doubled, tripled and drove in a run for Miami, which has lost nine of 11.
Alcantara (10-5), a leading candidate for the NL Cy Young Award, began the day with a 1.88 ERA. He had allowed only two hits and held a 3-1 lead before the Phillies tagged him for six hits in the eighth.
“It was a little shocking,” Marlins manager Don Mattingly said.
Jean Segura led off the inning with a swinging bunt that just stayed fair, not even reaching third base, for an infield hit. After Bryson Stott’s solid single, Brandon Marsh twice pulled the bat back while attempting to bunt before driving an 0-2 pitch for an RBI single to pull Philadelphia within a run.
After a lengthy mound visit, Schwarber tied it by hitting the next pitch for an RBI single, putting runners on first and third with no outs.
With the crowd of 23,021 in an uproar, Rhys Hoskins hit a broken-bat liner that was caught by shortstop Miguel Rojas, who doubled off Marsh at third. Alec Bohm followed with a single as Schwarber barely beat the throw to third by right fielder Bryan De La Cruz.
Realmuto lined the next pitch for a tiebreaking single to left, finishing Alcantara.
“Exciting,” Realmuto said. “A lot of fun for us.”
Alcantara struck out four in 7 2-3 innings. He entered leading the NL in innings and complete games, and is trying to become the first player in the Marlins’ 30-year history to win the Cy Young. His ERA rose to 2.01.
The right-hander thinks he might have been tipping his pitches when the Phillies connected for those four straight hits in the eighth and said he plans to spend time watching video of that inning on Thursday.
“I don’t know what happened,” Alcantara said. “I was throwing strikes, my best pitches. They got me tonight.”
It’s why he was confused with the results, thinking he might have been giving a way a tell.
“I believe too much in my stuff, and I know what I got,” he said.
Seranthony Dominguez pitched a perfect ninth, striking out two, for his eighth save. Andrew Bellatti (3-3) got the victory despite giving up a run in the eighth.
Noah Syndergaard allowed two runs on six hits in six innings in his second start with the Phillies after being acquired from the Los Angeles Angels at the trade deadline last week. He struck out four and walked two.
“Definitely one to build on,” Syndergaard said.
Jacob Stallings’ two-out single in the second gave Miami a 1-0 lead. The Marlins tacked on another in the fourth on Charles Leblanc’s bloop single to short right field over the drawn-in Phillies infield after Bleday’s leadoff triple. Bleday’s double off the wall in right in the eighth made it 3-1.
Schwarber had an RBI double in the sixth.
BASERUNNING BLUNDER
After singling to start the game, Joey Wendle got doubled off at first base when he misread Miguel Rojas’ liner to the outfield and went all the way past second base and couldn’t get back to first in time after right fielder Nick Castellanos made a good running catch.
ON-BASE LEBLANC
Leblanc extended his on-base streak to start his career to 10 consecutive games with a second-inning single. He is batting .455 during the stretch.
UP NEXT
Phillies RHP Kyle Gibson (7-4, 4.36) opposes Marlins RHP Edward Cabrera (2-1, 2.61) in the finale of the three-game set on Thursday afternoon.
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