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Ko Im always thought she would live in New York forever. She knew every corner of Manhattan and had worked hard to build a community of friends. Living in a small apartment, she found her attitude shifting early in the coronavirus pandemic. After her brother accepted a job in Seattle in the summer of 2020, she decided to move there too.
“It was fine until it wasn’t,” Im, 36, said of her time in New York. “The pandemic really changed my mindset about how I wanted to live or how I needed to live.”
Eight of the 10 largest cities in the U.S. lost population during the first year of the pandemic, with New York, Los Angeles and Chicago leading the way. Between July 2020 and July 2021, New York lost more than 305,000 people, while Chicago and Los Angeles contracted by 45,000 residents and 40,000 people, respectively.
San Francisco suffered the largest rate of decline, losing almost 55,000 residents, or 6.3% of its 2020 population, the highest percentage of any U.S. city.
The population estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau capture a time early in the pandemic and don’t reflect changes since last summer. Whether the virus has permanently altered the urban landscape of America remains an open question.
Brookings Institution demographer William Frey said he believes the population declines in most of the largest U.S. cities from 2020 to 2021 have been “short-lived and pandemic-related.”
Among the 10 largest U.S. cities, only San Antonio and Phoenix gained new residents, but they added only about 13,000 people each, or less than 1% of their populations, according to the bureau’s 2021 vintage population estimates.
Justin Jordan’s move to Phoenix a year ago was motivated by a job offer paying him more money than the one in Moundsville, West Virginia, where he had been living. He has had to adjust to temperatures of 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) and unwieldly traffic.
“I love the weather, the atmosphere, and all the stuff to do,” said Jordan, 33, a senior operations manager for a business services firm.
Among the largest U.S. cities, Austin and Fort Worth in Texas; Jacksonville, Florida; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Columbus, Ohio also registered modest population gains.
In March, the Census Bureau released estimates for metro areas and counties showing changes from mid-2020 to mid-2021. The estimates released Thursday offer a more granular perspective. For instance, the March data showed metro Dallas had the largest population gain of any metro area in the U.S., adding more than 97,000 residents, but Thursday’s estimates show the city of Dallas lost almost 15,000 residents. The growth occurred in Dallas suburbs like Frisco, McKinney and Plano.
Reasons for population changes vary from city to city, driven by housing costs, jobs, births and deaths. The pandemic and the lockdown that followed in spring 2020 made living in a crowded city less appealing for a time, and those who could leave — workers who could do their jobs remotely, for example — sometimes did.
Daniel Akerman, a New York real estate agent, said the Census Bureau data, which don’t go past July 2021, fail to capture how people have returned to the city in the past year. He said real estate transactions have skyrocketed and available rental apartments have dropped.
“People have definitely returned to the city. There are a lot more people on the streets,” Akerman said. “In July 2021, people were still guarded about COVID and a lot of that has gone away. People are a lot more free. They are out and about, going to restaurants.”
New York Mayor Eric Adams has made it a priority to get New Yorkers back to the city and recently launched a campaign to try to lure Floridians to New York following passage of legislation in the Sunshine State forbidding instruction on sexual orientation in kindergarten through third grade, said Fabien Levy, the mayor’s press secretary. New Yorkers historically have been the largest domestic source of new Floridians.
“With job growth faster than the rest of the nation, an economy on the rise, a reduction in crime, and more accepting practices than Florida and other states, New York City is a welcoming and accepting place for all,” Levy said in an email.
When it came to growth rates, as opposed to raw numbers, the fastest-growing cities with populations of at least 50,000 residents were in the suburbs of booming Sunbelt metro areas. They included Georgetown and Leander outside Austin; the town of Queen Creek and the cities of Buckeye, Casa Grande and Maricopa, outside Phoenix; the city of New Braunfels, outside San Antonio; and Fort Myers, Florida. They had growth rates of between 6.1% and 10.5%.
As metro Austin has grown by leaps and bounds, so has Georgetown, located more than 25 miles (40 kilometers) north of the Texas capital, said Keith Hutchinson, the city’s communications manager. The city grew by 10.5%, the most in the nation last year, and now has 75,000 residents.
“It’s not really a surprise,” Hutchinson said. “People are moving here for jobs.”
The estimates also showed population declines of 3% to 3.5% in New Jersey cities outside New York, such as Union City, Hoboken and Bayonne. Similar declines occurred outside San Francisco in Daly City, Redwood City and San Mateo, as well as Cupertino in Silicon Valley.
Lake Charles, Louisiana, which was devastated by Hurricane Laura in 2020, lost almost 5% of its residents, the second-highest rate in the U.S. behind San Francisco.
Though the Category 4 storm was the driver there, elsewhere, the pandemic created opportunities to move. Andrew Mazur, 31, had been wanting for some time to leave Philadelphia for South Florida where he grew up, and the chance to work remotely in his job at a large professional services firm arrived in November 2020. He joined almost 25,000 residents who left Philadelphia between 2020 and 2021.
Although he now needs a car to get around, Mazur loves golfing every weekend and going to the beach. He recently moved out of his parents’ home, getting his own apartment in Fort Lauderdale. He made the move official three weeks ago by obtaining a Florida driver’s license.
“I’m not going back. It has been great,” Mazur said. “Philly, New York, Chicago — tons of people from there are moving down here.”
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — "Goodfellas" actor Ray Liotta, who once lent his voice to a Palm Beach County tourism video, has died at the age of 67.
Deadline reported Thursday that Liotta died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was making a movie.
Liotta was plenty familiar with Florida and South Florida, in particular.
The New Jersey-born actor, perhaps best known for his role as Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese's 1990 mob drama "Goodfellas," graduated from the University of Miami and went on to appear in several movies filmed in the Sunshine State.
His sophomore movie, "Something Wild," for which he earned a Golden Globe nomination, was filmed in the Tallahassee area.
Liotta came to Palm Beach County in 2000 to film "Heartbreakers," which was set in Palm Beach. Filming locations included the Breakers, Worth Avenue and neighboring West Palm Beach.
In 2014, Liotta voiced a tourism video touting Palm Beach County as a "place where luxury never goes out of style, where there's always something for everyone."
Liotta's father, Alfred, died in Palm Beach Gardens in 2015 at the age of 98. According to his obituary, Ray Liotta son was at his side.
A graduate of the University of Miami, Liotta studied acting at the Coral Gables school, performing in musicals like "Cabaret," "Oklahoma" and "The Sound of Music" during his time there.
Some of Liotta's other film roles include 1989's "Field of Dreams," in which he portrayed the ghost of baseball star "Shoeless" Joe Jackson; 1992's "Unlawful Entry," starring opposite Kurt Russell and Madeleine Stowe as a psychopathic police officer fixated on another man's wife; 1997's "Cop Land," an ensemble crime drama about a New Jersey town whose residents are mostly comprised of corrupt cops; "Hannibal," director Ridley Scott's 2001 sequel to "The Silence of the Lambs;" and 2001's "Blow," about American cocaine smuggler George Jung.
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Armed robber shot, killed by customer at convenience store, police say
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) - Police in Missouri are investigating a violent crime spree in St. Charles that ended with an armed robber being shot and killed.
The St. Charles Police Department reports the crime spree started during the early morning hours on Saturday at a convenience store where a 26-year-old went into the business with a knife and told the clerk he was robbing her.
Police said the man held the knife to the clerk’s throat while she opened the register. He then pushed the clerk to the floor and stole money from the register. He dragged her toward the back of the store, asking the location of the safe.
According to authorities, the clerk did not have access to the safe, so the thief forced the worker to open a second register before stealing that cash and leaving the scene.
Officials said first responders took the clerk to a hospital for lacerations on her left wrist, right hand and neck.
Police said they were on their way to that scene when reports of another armed robbery came in at a Phillips 66 gas station. Officers said they found broken glass that looked like a burglary had occurred.
St. Charles police said a third burglary call then came in regarding an armed robbery at a QuikTrip convenience store where shots had been fired.
According to police, arriving officers found the 26-year-old suspect shot by a customer during that attempted robbery. First responders took the suspected thief to the hospital, where he later died.
Authorities said they interviewed the customer, a 26-year-old man, who told police he stopped at the gas station to use the restroom and buy something. However, he was walking back to his car from the store when he saw a black SUV drive quickly into the parking lot.
The customer said he saw a man carrying a backpack while running into the store and threatening the clerk with a knife, according to police.
Officials said the 26-year-old customer grabbed his gun and went back into the store. He then confronted the thief, who grabbed for his backpack.
According to authorities, the suspect reportedly told the customer, “I have something for you,” and came around the counter when he was shot and killed by the customer.
Investigators said the customer and the clerk were both uninjured in the incident and the suspect’s car came back as stolen in an armed robbery on Friday, with stolen items also found in the vehicle.
St. Charles police did not immediately release the suspect’s identity but urged anyone with further information on the incidents to contact them at 636-949-3300.
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One person was found dead inside a Plains Twp. home following a suspicious but short-lived fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon, according to township police.
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We’ve been taking notes on what to watch now that our pandemic streaming has exhausted our queues (and starting over again on massive re-watches has exhausted us). Luckily, there’s Andrew Garfield’s new series on Hulu: “Under the Banner of Heaven,” based on the Jon Krakauer’s true crime book of the same name (you might know the author from “Into the Wild” or “Into Thin Air”).
It's still early, but as of right now "Under the Banner of Heaven" has universal acclaim on Metacritic, with five positive reviews and no unfavorable ones. What that means? You’re probably going to want to watch this.
“Under the Banner of Heaven” sees Garfield as detective Jeb Pyre, who “finds his faith tested” while he’s looking into a double murder that might or might not be connected to a Mormon family. But don’t expect a weird religious undertone in this (beyond the plot) — while it looks at the evolution of fundamentalist LDS-ism from the roots of it on, per Decider’s Meghan O’Keefe, there’s some balance that adds nuance. As Paste’s Lacy Baughner puts it, “One of the best things about 'Under the Banner of Heaven' is that it isn’t 'Big Love' or 'Book of Mormon.' Instead, while it’s unflinching in its honesty about the dangers of fanaticism and the horrors of religious violence, it also remembers to give those evils a balancing and opposing good.” Ultimately, the show treats its plotline with empathy, much like the characters.
The series kicks off Thursday on Hulu, with the first two episodes released the same day followed by one each week starting May 5 on. According to O’Keefe, “It’s not as transcendent as its source material, but it is a gripping watch, full of fantastic performances and horrifying reveals” — and right now we’ll take getting that through entertainment instead of through the newspapers.
Tune in to watch it on Hulu before all your work colleagues and friends get too far ahead without you.
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Well-established partnership creates wire and cable options for customers in two new markets
HOUSTON, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greg Baker, CEO/ President of JD Martin, is pleased to announce the firm has been selected to expand its representation of Southwire in two new markets – Colorado and Wyoming – starting June 1, 2022.
Baker said, "Colorado and Wyoming are growing in the commercial, industrial and residential markets. We are excited about this opportunity and look forward to supporting Southwire's solid growth in the Mountain region."
JDM currently represents Southwire throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Mexico. Electrical customers across these areas can work with JD Martin as their local resource for sales, service and support of the Southwire product portfolio.
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JD Martin Company is an electrical manufacturers' representative agency that sells and markets premier lines of electrical products to OEM and MRO contractors, and end-user markets through wholesale distribution. For more than 68 years, we have supported industries such as oil & gas, mining, steel, waste water treatment, wind power generation and commercial construction. We offer impactful solutions and sell electrical products, through qualified electrical distributor channels, in over 14 states in territories that include Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, The Carolinas and Florida. To learn more about JD Martin click here.
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The U.S. Postal Service is investigating after several mail collection boxes in the Scranton area were broken into, a spokesman said Thursday.
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The sunny, dry days that you’ve been enjoying this summer have come with a price — drought conditions in much of the state caused by the lack of rain.
State officials said this week “conditions have deteriorated across the state” and 90 percent of the state is experiencing drought conditions.
Here’s what you need to know:
The drought is widespread, though it’s not as bad as it could be
The state has declared a Level 2 (significant) drought in the Connecticut River Valley, Central, Northeast and Southeast regions, and a Level 1 (mild) drought in the Western and Islands regions. Cape Cod is still seeing normal conditions. The drought levels go all the way up to Level 4, which is an emergency.
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Here’s a map of the drought areas:
The state has seven drought areas. Click here to check exactly which area your community is in.
The problem has been a lack of rain, starting in March
The amount of rain has been running below normal. Here are three ways of looking at it.
First, here’s a chart showing total precipitation accumulation in Boston since the beginning of the year versus what’s expected. Things appeared to go off track in mid-March.
Here’s a chart showing how the first six months of precipitation this year matches up to the first six months of recent years. It was the driest first six months since at least 2000.
Finally, this chart shows the average precipitation for the first six months of this year by month, compared with the average for each month. Again, the dry stretch began in March.
The impacts go way beyond wilted flowers
Droughts can have a variety of impacts on both nature and humans. The state’s 2019 Drought Management Plan lists the following natural impacts: “diminished quantity and quality of streamflow, groundwater, and surface water, which in turn affect aquatic life and habitat; increased fire danger; decline in the health of forests and other vegetation leading to increased vulnerability to storm damage and uprooting, resulting in increased erosion and reduced bank stability; and indirect impacts to forests from insects, whose predators are vulnerable to drought.”
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Impacts to humans, the plan says, include “diminished water supply quantity and quality; reduced water supply, which may lead to diminished pressure for firefighting, increased stress on the agricultural industry, which may need to secure additional water supplies and potentially alter operations; increased fire risk for people and infrastructure especially those living near forests.”
Expect more problems in the future, too. There is ample evidence that climate change is making droughts more intense and frequent, including in New England. That trend is expected to persist, especially absent urgent climate action.
Officials are urging residents to conserve water
The state’s Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs said in a statement that it is “incredibly important” that people conserve water, limiting outdoor watering and planting drought-tolerant plants.
The agency urged residents and businesses in Level 2 Drought areas to limit their watering to handheld hoses or watering cans and only water before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
People in Level 1 Drought areas should limit their watering to once a week, also sticking to those cooler hours so less water evaporates, officials said. “While water supplies are currently doing fine,” many communities are proactively imposing watering restrictions, officials said.
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The officials also recommended that people address leaks, conduct water audits on larger buildings and businesses, cut down the area of lawn being watered, and harvest rainwater for watering.
The situation is being monitored by state and federal agencies. The Drought Management Task Force, which recommended the drought declaration, will continue to meet until water levels return to normal in the affected regions.
Forecasts suggest wetter weather may return this fall
Rodney Chai, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Norton office, said, “Humidity has been low, and there’s not been much rain. Even when it rains, it’s hit and miss.”
But, he said, forecasters think that relief may be ahead by the fall.
“Fingers crossed, we should be getting to a somewhat more unsettled pattern, which would favor more rainfall, so hopefully we can chip away at the rainfall deficit,” he said.
He pointed to forecasts from the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center that suggested it’s likely that wetter weather will return. The center also offers a Drought Outlook map suggesting it’s likely the drought will fade by October.
Dharna Noor of the Globe staff contributed to this report.
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Randy Brogle, seasoned telecommunications industry leader, to lead growth efforts
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LS Networks, the leading fiber optic provider in the Pacific Northwest, announced today that Randy Brogle, a seasoned telecommunications industry leader with over 25 years of experience, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Company. In his role, Brogle will lead the company's growth plans to invest in the buildout of its fiber network and support the delivery of high-capacity connectivity solutions to transform underserved communities across the region.
"Randy has dedicated his entire career to broadband expansion throughout the United States," said Jack Bittan, Executive Chair of LS Networks. "His experience aligns perfectly with the mission at LS Networks to deliver infrastructure that not only offers an essential service to rural communities, but also provides equal access to better jobs, education, and advanced lifestyles that support family, growth, and sustainable communities."
Brogle most recently oversaw the global acquisition and construction of fiber networks to support the apps for Meta. Prior to joining Meta, he served in various general management roles at Hargray Communications (acquired by CableOne) and Zayo Group, overseeing operations, sales, finance and network development for fiber deployments including inner-city, Fiber-to-the-Tower (FTTT), and metro/enterprise networks.
"LS Networks has a long history of helping communities prosper in the Pacific Northwest, and I am excited to join the focused efforts of the team to bridge the digital and social inequality divide," said Brogle. "The organization's emphasis on quality, innovation, and investment in the Pacific Northwest has laid a strong foundation with a 100% fiber network suited to meeting the growing demand for internet speeds. We will build on this foundation and utilize our people and resources to invest in and partner with the communities we serve."
LS Networks is the only fiber network provider in the Pacific Northwest that delivers connectivity built for the most demanding organizations to businesses in underserved and rural communities. LS Networks' delivers a purpose-built fiber network with the speed, reliability, scale, and performance that today's businesses demand. With more than 7,000 route miles of fiber and speeds up to 100 Gbps, LS Networks' carrier-grade network delivers a robust portfolio of network connectivity services, including internet, ethernet, voice, and data solutions. With a vision to be the most trusted provider through its focus on quality, innovation, and investment in communities, LS Networks is dedicated to the success of its customers. They believe Pacific Northwest communities deserve better and are committed to bridging the gap.
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Joohyung “Tom” Kim announced his arrival on the PGA Tour when the 20-year-old South Korean closed with a 9-under-par 61 for a five-shot victory in the Wyndham Championship on Sunday, making him the second-youngest winner on tour since World War II.
A marathon day because of storm delays turned into a sprint for Kim. He finished the third round in the morning and was two shots behind, and then shot 27 on the front nine to leave the rest of the field in his wake.
No one came close the rest of the way.
The victory gave Kim instant membership on the PGA Tour, making him eligible for the FedEx Cup playoffs that start next week. He is No. 34, assured of playing two postseason events and with a reasonable shot at getting to the finale at East Lake.
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Sungjae Im, who finished seven holes Sunday morning to take the 54-hole lead, shot a 68 and tied for second along with John Huh (67).
Kim is the first PGA Tour winner born after 2000. Jordan Spieth was 19 when he won the John Deere Classic for his first tour win.
“I can’t believe it,” Kim said, and then adding with a laugh, “I didn’t know golf was this stressful.”
It sure didn’t look that way for Kim, who opened the tournament with a quadruple-bogey 8, laughed it off and then finished the week at 20-under 260 at Sedgefield Country Club.
It was plenty stressful for others, even those who weren’t playing.
The heartbreak belonged to Justin Lower, who was poised to move into the top 125 in the FedEx Cup to reach the postseason and secure a full card for next season.
But on the final hole, Lower hit his 60-foot birdie putt a little too firm. That left him a 6-foot par putt that would have put him inside the top 125. He missed it to the right and was wiping away tears as he walked off the green.
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“I don’t really know what I’m thinking. It sucks to come up this short,” Lower said. “Obviously had some help with the LIV guys and whatnot — I don’t even know if I’m allowed to say that. But I don’t know. There’s positives. But right now, it just flat out sucks.”
The tour has suspended players who signed on with Saudi-funded LIV Golf, and they did not count toward the top 125 in the FedEx Cup. Lower was the equivalent of No. 128 going into the final event of the regular season.
Lower looked to be out of luck when he missed the cut on Friday at No. 123. But enough players faded on the weekend, such as Brian Stuard, that Lower gets to extend his season for at least another week at the FedEx St. Jude Championship next week.
Two players were knocked out of the top 125 — Matt Wallace (124) and Austin Smotherman (125), who needed par on the final hole of the second round and took double bogey.
Max McGreevy, who was the equivalent of No. 126, tied for fifth to move to No. 104. The other went to Kim, who was not part of the standings until he accepted membership with his win. Along with a pair of top 10s, including third place at the Scottish Open, Kim moved to No. 34.
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Kim — he goes by “Tom” from his fascination as a kid with Thomas the Tank Engine in the TV series “Thomas & Friends” — moved to No. 21 in the world ranking. Only Sergio Garcia and Rory McIlroy reached that high in the ranking at a younger age.
And he did it in similar fashion to McIlroy winning his first PGA Tour event in 2010, when he shot 62 in the final round at Quail Hollow.
Kim rolled birdie putts of 20 feet and 25 feet on the second and third holes. He followed with a 12-foot birdie putt at No. 4, an 8-foot eagle putt on No. 5 and an 18-foot birdie on the next hole. He closed out the front nine with two more birdies for a 27 and was on his way.
Kim’s only dropped shot was a bogey from finding deep rough off the tee at No. 10. Otherwise, the outcome was rarely in doubt.
Kim was featured in a press conference with Greg Norman at the Saudi International earlier this year when LIV Golf announced it was upping its investment in the Asian Tour to $300 million this year. Kim won his first Asian Tour title in Singapore at the start of the year.
But he has said his lifelong dream was to play on the PGA Tour, and he got there in style.
Along with qualifying for the FedEx Cup playoffs, Kim should expect to be part of the International team for the Presidents Cup next month.
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Champions — Jerry Kelly missed a chance to win in regulation and then made short work in the playoff with a 4-foot birdie putt to win the Shaw Charity Classic in Calgary for his third title of the season on the PGA Tour Champions.
Kelly closed with a 3-under 67 and won the playoff over John Huston, who shot 65 in one of his best chances to win in his 11 years on the 50-and-older circuit.
The final round was so tight that five players finished one shot behind.
Kirk Triplett, who had the lead going into the final round, had a 4-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th to join Kelly and Huston at 9-under 201. But it lost speed and caught the edge of the cup. Triplett shot 69.
US Senior Open champion Padraig Harrington (66), Joe Durant (62), Dean Wilson (66) and Alex Cejka (66) also missed the playoff by one shot.
European — Callum Shinkwin claimed his second European tour title with a four-shot victory in the Cazoo Open in Newport, Wales. The Englishman shot 1-under 70 in the final round and finished on 12-under 272 overall at Celtic Manor, where he has now finished first, fourth, and eighth in his last three visits.
A late charge from Scotland’s Connor Syme (68) secured second place on eight under. Syme made eagle on the 11th and had a hat trick of birdies from the 15th before dropping a shot on the last.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) is back in the U.S after his trip to Asia. He says his recent trip to Taiwan was the right thing to do.
“We must continue to stand up for free speech, human rights, and political and civil rights,” Markey said.
Markey called the negative response from the Chinese government, which included increased military tests near the island, an overreaction.
“We made it very clear that our goal was to attempt to maintain peaceful relations between Taiwan and China to ensure that we put policies in place,” Markey said.
He says the U.S is focused on working with its partners in the region to promote clean energy and climate action, while also strengthening Taiwan.
“So that they can try to maintain this peaceful relationship across the straits,” Markey said.
Markey visited with leaders in not only Taiwan, but also in South Korea, Cambodia and the Philippines.
“I discussed with leaders how we can work together to champion universal values across the region,” Markey said.
State Department Spokesperson Ned Price says it’s a region the U.S. is closely monitoring.
“It is our goal to defend, to preserve stability across the Taiwan strait, to preserve the status quo,” Price said.
But both Markey and Price said that stability benefits everyone in the region.
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Matchbook joins Powered by Snowflake program to accelerate enablement of data for faster decision-making
- Matchbook AI delivers accurate, actionable data in real time
- Matchbook AI illuminates data to help businesses make better and faster decisions, with algorithms that automate efficiencies and processes
- Matchbook AI goes beyond data mastering to cleanse, match, enrich and standardize, as well as mitigate risks with effective trade compliance and monitoring
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Matchbook AI is expanding its transformational Reference Data as a Service platform that delivers accurate and actionable data on demand for companies that struggle with the ongoing pain of disparate and low-quality data. Matchbook AI's platform provides a just-in-time data smart solution for business intelligence that resides between the customer's enterprise data systems and external reference data sources. The Matchbook AI platform is now powered by Snowflake, the Data Cloud company, fueling joint customers with intelligent data for near real time decision-making and managed data that can be shared across enterprises.
How the Matchbook AI platform works:
The Matchbook AI platform enables real-time access to actionable information and insights at every level of the organization. Matchbook AI accelerates decision-making by connecting enterprise systems and processes, whether it be vendor, procurement, supply chain, marketing, finance, or customers' data, and integrating it with commercial reference data.
Matchbook joins the Powered by Snowflake program
Joining the Powered by Snowflake program in March 2022, Matchbook AI is continuing to refine and improve its trusted data for business intelligence with the Snowflake Data Cloud. Snowflake's platform complements Matchbook AI's strategic decision-making mission, extending the benefit of an architecture designed to deliver incredibly fast querying times at scale to joint customers. In addition, it ensures near-zero maintenance while enabling outcomes with secure near-instant seamless sharing of live data.
"With the Powered by Snowflake program, we can accelerate time to market, deliver a better customer experience, and improve operational efficiency by leveraging the speed, scale, and performance of Snowflake's platform," says Rushabh Mehta, founder and CEO of Matchbook AI. "Our customers represent global leaders from across industries. They have sought out Matchbook to solve complex data problems and get a better data experience, faster queries and trusted outcomes they can act on in real time."
Regulatory compliance through trusted data
Global regulatory compliance is also an important part of the data journey, with billions lost to non-compliance fines each year. From data management to global regulatory requirements, Matchbook AI's Sentinel product enables companies with CDM, vendor onboarding, financial risk, AML / OFAC, Data Management needs.
Customer success:
Prior to using Matchbook AI, one of the leading commercial insurance providers in North America experienced significant delays in accessing accurate risk information for timely decisions and did not have insights into the changing risk profile of their portfolio. Leveraging Matchbook AI, the insurer now accesses and mitigates risks at the point of underwriting while monitoring in near-real time changes to risk across their commercial portfolio.
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Matchbook AI is delivering accurate and actionable data for decision-making in real time with its transformational Reference Data as a Service platform, which resides between a customer's enterprise data systems and commercial referential data sources. Matchbook AI customers come from all areas of industry, from financial, technology and insurance to global healthcare leaders and manufacturers, including Travelers, Johnson & Johnson, Boeing, Raytheon, American Express, Google, IBM, and more. Visit us at https://matchbookai.com.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white gunman accused of killing 10 Black people in a racist attack at a Buffalo supermarket has been charged with federal hate crimes and could face the death penalty, according to a criminal complaint filed Wednesday.
Payton Gendron was already facing a mandatory life sentence without parole if convicted on previously filed state charges in the May 14 rampage.
Attorney General Merrick Garland was expected to address the federal charges during a visit Wednesday to Buffalo. There, he was scheduled to meet with families of the 10 Black people killed.
The attack, at Tops Friendly Market, also left three survivors — one Black, two white.
Gendron’s radical, racist worldview and extensive preparation for the attack were laid out in documents he apparently authored and posted online shortly before authorities say he started shooting.
FBI agents executing a search warrant at Gendron’s home the day after the shooting found a note in which he apologized to his family for the shooting and stated that he “had to commit this attack” because he cares “for the future of the White race,” according to an affidavit filed with the criminal complaint.
Gendron signed the note and addressed it to his family, the affidavit said.
Agents at the Conklin, New York home also found a receipt for a candy bar purchased from the supermarket on March 8, the day Gendron said in an online diary he went to scout out the store, as well as hand-drawn sketches of the store’s layout, the affidavit said.
The affidavit also includes detailed accounts of Gendron’s plot to attack the store, which he documented in detail in an online diary, and the attack itself, which he livestreamed on social media.
In his writings, Gendron embraced a baseless conspiracy theory about a plot to diminish white Americans’ power and “replace” them with people of color, through immigration and other means.
The posts detail months of reconnaissance, demographic research and shooting practice for a bloodbath aimed at scaring everyone who isn’t white and Christian into leaving the country.
Gendron drove more than 200 miles (320 kilometers) from his home in a nearly all-white town near the New York-Pennsylvania border to a predominantly Black part of Buffalo. There, authorities say, he mowed down shoppers and workers using an AR-15-style rifle, wearing body armor to protect himself and livestreaming the carnage from a helmet-mounted camera.
The 18-year-old surrendered to police as he exited the supermarket.
He has pleaded not guilty to a state domestic terrorism charge, including hate-motivated domestic terrorism and murder.
According to the online documents attributed to Gendron, he had scouted out the supermarket in March, drawing maps and even counting up the number of Black people he saw there.
Federal authorities had said they were considering hate crime charges in the killings, which compounded the unabating toll of gun violence in the United States.
Ten days after the attack in Buffalo, another 18-year-old with a semi-automatic rifle opened fire at a Uvalde, Texas elementary school, killing 19 children and two teachers.
Soon after, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed 10 public safety-related bills, including one prohibiting New Yorkers under age 21 from buying semi-automatic rifles and another that revised the state’s “red flag” law, which allows courts to temporarily take away guns from people who might be a threat to themselves or others.
The U.S. Senate followed on June 12 with a bipartisan agreement on more modest federal gun curbs and stepped-up efforts to improve school safety and mental health programs.
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NOV03 Met Primary Endpoints for Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease Associated with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction in Both Phase 3 Trials
VAUGHAN, ON and LAVAL, QC and HEIDELBERG, Germany, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health business of Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) ("Bausch Health") and Novaliq GmbH, a biopharmaceutical company focusing on first- and best-in-class ocular therapeutics, today announced that data from the second pivotal Phase 3 trial (MOJAVE) of investigational treatment NOV03 (perfluorohexyloctane) were presented virtually yesterday at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) annual meeting. NOV03 is being investigated as a first-in-class treatment with a novel mechanism of action to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) associated with Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).
"The findings show that NOV03 met both efficacy endpoints, which reinforces the results from the first pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial and builds upon the growing body of evidence in support of NOV03 as a potential first-in-class treatment for dry eye disease associated with Meibomian gland dysfunction," said Joseph C. Papa, chairman and CEO, Bausch Health. "If approved, NOV03 would be the first pharmaceutical therapy available in the United States with a novel mechanism of action designed to alleviate both signs and symptoms for those suffering with dry eye disease associated with Meibomian gland dysfunction."
DED is one of the most common ocular surface disorders, causing discomfort for approximately 18 million Americans.1,2 MGD is a major cause of the development and progression of evaporative DED, which is caused by a deficient tear film lipid layer that leads to increased tear evaporation.3 In one trial, it was found that approximately 86% of patients with DED had MGD involvement.4
The data presented from the second Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, hypotonic saline-controlled, double masked trial show NOV03 met both primary efficacy endpoints: total Corneal Fluorescein Staining (tCFS), a measure of assessing damage to the eye, and VAS eye dryness endpoints at day 57.
"We are excited to see consistent data on multiple fronts across both Phase 3 studies of NOV03. In addition to meeting each of the primary sign and symptom efficacy endpoints, NOV03 continues to appear to be well tolerated in this population," said John Sheppard, M.D., professor of Ophthalmology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Va., EyeCare Partners Mid-Atlantic Medical Director and NOV03 trial investigator. "Treatment options for dry eye disease associated with Meibomian gland dysfunction in the United States are currently limited to mechanical methods, such as medical devices, warm compresses, lid scrubs and massage. If approved, NOV03 would offer eye care professionals a promising new therapeutic pharmaceutical approach for these patients."5
The data was based on results from 620 participants ages 18 years and older who were randomized to either receive treatment with NOV03 four times daily or hypotonic saline solution four times daily (n=311 NOV03; n=309 saline). Key points from the trial include:
- On day 57, change from baseline in total Corneal Fluorescein Staining (tCFS) was statistically significant in the NOV03 arm compared to the control saline group (-2.3 [2.8] vs. -1.1 [2.9]) (P<0.001) (primary endpoint).
- Additionally on day 57, VAS eye dryness score was statistically significantly improved in the NOV03 arm compared to control group (-29.5 [28.6] vs. -19.0 [27.2]) (P<0.001) (primary endpoint).
- tCFS and VAS eye dryness score were also statistically significant at day 15 (secondary endpoints).
In the trial, NOV03 was well tolerated with few subjects experiencing ocular adverse events (AE) in the study eye (9.6% NOV03 group, 9.7% control group). Blepharitis, mostly mild, was the only AE that occurred in a >1% higher proportion of subjects treated with NOV03 versus control (1.6% vs 0.3%).
"These results reaffirm the safety and efficacy data of NOV03 as a potential treatment option for patients with dry eye disease associated with Meibomian gland dysfunction," said Christian Roesky, Ph.D., CEO, Novaliq. "In collaboration with Bausch Health and Bausch + Lomb, we look forward to submitting NOV03 for FDA approval during the second quarter of 2022 with the potential to bring a novel drug option for this condition to the United States."
About NOV03 (perfluorohexyloctane) Ophthalmic Solution
NOV03 is an investigational, proprietary, water-free, single-component preservative-free eye drop.6 In 2019, Bausch Health and Bausch + Lomb acquired an exclusive license for the commercialization and development of NOV03 in the United States and Canada. In addition to data from the MOJAVE trial, data from the first pivotal Phase 3 trial (GOBI) was presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) annual meeting in Washington, D.C. on April 24, 2022. Results from the pivotal Phase 2 trial (SEECASE) was published in Cornea: The Journal of Cornea and External Disease in September 2021.7 The clinical development program for NOV03 is expected to conclude with an ongoing multi-center, open-label, single-arm, 12-month safety extension trial (KALAHARI).
About Novaliq
Novaliq is a biopharmaceutical company focusing on the development and commercialization of first- and best-in-class ocular therapeutics based on EyeSol®, the worldwide first water-free technology. Novaliq offers an industry-leading portfolio addressing today's unmet medical needs of millions of patients with eye diseases. Novaliq GmbH is headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany and Novaliq Inc. has an office in Cambridge, MA, USA. The long-term shareholder is dievini Hopp BioTech holding GmbH & Co. KG, an active investor in Life and Health Sciences companies. More on www.novaliq.com.
About Bausch + Lomb
Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health business of Bausch Health Companies, Inc., is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world – from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Its comprehensive portfolio of more than 400 products includes contact lenses, lens care products, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments. Founded in 1853, Bausch + Lomb has a significant global research and development, manufacturing and commercial footprint with more than 12,000 employees and a presence in nearly 100 countries. Bausch + Lomb is headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario with corporate offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.bausch.com and connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
About Bausch Health
Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) is a global company whose mission is to improve people's lives with our health care products. We develop, manufacture and market a range of pharmaceutical, medical device and over-the-counter products, primarily in the therapeutic areas of eye health, gastroenterology and dermatology. We are delivering on our commitments as we build an innovative company dedicated to advancing global health. For more information, visit www.bauschhealth.com and connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Forward-looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements, which may generally be identified by the use of the words "anticipates," "hopes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "should," "could," "would," "may," "believes," "estimates," "potential," "target," or "continue" and variations or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in Bausch Health's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and detailed from time to time in Bausch Health's other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators, which factors are incorporated herein by reference. They also include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties caused by or relating to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, and the fear of that pandemic and its potential effects, the severity, duration and future impact of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, and which may have a material adverse impact on Bausch Health, including but not limited to its project development timelines, launches and costs (which may increase). Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Bausch Health undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law.
References
- Leonardi, A., Modugno, R. L., & Salami, E. (2021). Allergy and Dry Eye Disease. Ocular immunology and inflammation, 29(6), 1168–1176. https://doi.org/10.1080/09273948.2020.1841804.
- 2020 Dry Eye Products Market Report: A global Analysis for 2019 to 2025. Market Scope. Retrieved from https://www.market-scope.com/pages/reports/250/2020-ophthalmic-landscape-report-global-analysis-for-2019-to-2025-april-2021#reports.
- Findlay, Q., & Reid, K. (2018). Dry eye disease: when to treat and when to refer. Australian prescriber, 41(5), 160–163. https://doi.org/10.18773/austprescr.2018.048.
- Lemp, M. A., Crews, L. A., Bron, A. J., Foulks, G. N., & Sullivan, B. D. (2012). Distribution of aqueous-deficient and evaporative dry eye in a clinic-based patient cohort: a retrospective study. Cornea, 31(5), 472–478. doi.org/10.1097/ICO.0b013e318225415a.
- Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Treatment. American Association for Pediatric Opthalmology and Strabismus. Retrieved from https://aapos.org/glossary/meibomian-gland-dysfunction-and-treatment. Accessed 4/21/22.
- In December 2019, Bausch Health acquired the rights from Novaliq GmbH to pursue development and commercialization of NOV03 for DED and combination products based on NOV03 in additional ophthalmic indications in the United States and Canada.
- Tauber J, Wirta DL, Sall K, Majmudar PA, Willen D, Krösser S; SEECASE study group. A Randomized Clinical Study (SEECASE) to Assess Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of NOV03 for Treatment of Dry Eye Disease. Cornea. 2021; 40(9):1132-1140.
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TAYLOR, Pa. — Railroads all across America could be coming to a stop, and that could have profound impacts across northeastern and central Pennsylvania.
At the Taylor yard in Lackawanna County, most operations could come to a halt if a new labor agreement isn't reached by Friday morning.
The freight from trains is loaded onto trucks for delivery. Those operations will likely stop if there's a strike.
Building a home? Many deliveries of lumber come by rail. A strike could mean even higher prices.
Buying a car? Many deliveries of new automobiles also come by train. That could further delay an already slow purchasing process at the dealership.
Pennsylvania's biggest industry is agriculture. In our area, grain that's turned into flour at local mills often comes by train.
In a quote given to Newswatch 16, a representative from a local railroad who wished to remain anonymous said,
"We are hopeful that the class one's and labor unions come to an agreement before the strike date. Because a strike will have a negative impact on the national economy in an environment where the supply chain is already stretched."
And while there is no information on how long a railroad strike could last if it does happen, the federal law governing railroad contract talks says no strike or employee lockout of railroad workers will be allowed before Friday.
So there are still a little more than 48 hours to go to reach a settlement.
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MELBOURNE, Fla., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Good Dogg Beverage, The Official Hard Seltzer of Dog Lovers™, announced its golf sponsorship program, partnering with tour regulars Sam Ryder and Kelly Kraft and instructor/coach Adam Schriber. The partnership harnesses the golf world's growing excitement around the philanthropic beverage brand dedicated to providing service dogs to children with rare diseases.
Adam Schriber, recognized by peers and golf media as one of the top 100 golf instructors worldwide, learned of Good Dogg Beverage from Scott Cooke, a longtime friend and an investor in the company that launched on the East Coast in April of 2021.
"I've known Adam for more than 30 years," says Cooke, a former All-American golfer at Rollins College and member of the Golf Foundation of Rhode Island project committee building the "Button Hole Short Course" for inner-city youths in Providence, Rhode Island. "The only thing more important to Schriber than the success of his students is the health and well-being of his chocolate lab, Yoda, who travels the country with him. As a passionate advocate for Good Dogg who loves dogs and giving back, Adam is a perfect fit to represent the brand."
In addition to Schriber, pro golfers Sam Ryder and Kelly Kraft will also sport the Good Dogg Beverage logo and serve as spokespeople to raise awareness for the company and its mission.
Kraft, who often travels with his white lab, Pearl, holds five top-3 PGA Tour finishes, is a winner of the 2015 Chitmacha Open and the 2011 U.S. Amateur Champion, and was a 2011 Walker Cup Team Member. After hearing about Good Dogg's purpose to fund organizations and projects that help children facing rare diseases and the service dogs that support them, Kraft was ready to get involved.
"Kelly is a world-class player and individual whose love of dogs is evident in his enthusiasm for Good Dogg and what the brand represents," says Cooke. "It's an honor to work with him on an opportunity to make a real difference together."
Sam Ryder, who captured the world's attention after his earth-shattering hole-in-one on the 16th hole at the Waste Management Phoenix Open in February of 2022, has been a PGA tour member since 2018 and has three top-10s in the 2021-2022 season. He is also a close friend of Cooke.
Sam, who says he's always wanted a dog but has never had one of his own, became a supporter of Good Dogg Beverage after spending an afternoon with the company at Seltzerland Boston in June. "The positive energy and buzz around Good Dogg stood out," says Ryder. "It's a product and a cause I can easily get behind."
Good Dogg Beverage recognizes not only Sam's talent but also his charismatic personality. "Sam brings playful energy and an edge of excitement to the Good Dogg brand," says Cooke, "and with this partnership, he's finally got his dog."
Tony Venturoso, Founder and CEO of Good Dogg Beverage, is enthusiastic about the company's growing golf partnerships.
"We are thrilled to have these talented professionals join us in our mission to ensure children with rare diseases have access to the life-enhancing resource of a trained service dog," says Venturoso. "This team allows us to connect in new ways with fun-loving, warm-hearted golfers and dog-lovers, so they can experience our products and share in our purpose."
Good Dogg Beverage, a purpose-driven brand and The Official Hard Seltzer of Dog Lovers™, provides funding to its philanthropic partners as part of the company's Leverage the Beverage™ program that affords highly-trained service dogs to children with rare diseases. These extraordinary dogs provide mobility and emotional support to children with rare diseases and their families.
Good Dogg Premium Hard Seltzers come in a Variety Pak of Orange Mango, Black Cherry, Cucumber Lime, and Dragonfruit. With 0 sugar, 0 carbs, 90 calories, and 4.5% ABV, Good Dogg hard seltzers deliver a clean, bold, refreshing, no-aftertaste beverage. Visit gooddoggbeverage.com to learn more.
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GOP lawmakers poised to end special session on abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican legislators in Wisconsin were poised Wednesday to meet in a special session Democratic Gov. Tony Evers called to repeal the battleground state’s dormant abortion ban and quickly adjourn without taking any action.
Wisconsin adopted a ban on abortion except to save the mother’s life in 1849, year after the territory became a state. The U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Roe v. Wade ruling that essentially legalized abortion nationwide in 1973 nullified the ban.
The court is expected to overturn Roe v. Wade this month, which would allow Wisconsin’s ban to go back into effect. Evers on June 8 called the Legislature into a special session Wednesday to repeal the ban.
Republicans have blasted the move as a political stunt designed to please the Democratic base as Evers faces reelection in November. GOP leaders in the Assembly and Senate planned to gavel in to start the special session around noon Wednesday and then end it by gaveling out immediately.
The state ban will likely be challenged in court should Roe v. Wade be overturned.
One major question is how the ban would interact with a related state law passed in 1985 that prohibits abortions after the fetus has reached viability but has an exemption for women whose health could be endangered by continuing the pregnancy. Abortion-rights groups have argued for a broad interpretation of that exemption to include a woman’s emotional and mental health.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, a Democrat, has said he thinks the 1849 law is too old to enforce. He has also said he will not investigate or prosecute doctors who perform abortions if the old law does take effect again.
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- The average payouts from an immediate annuity reportedly increased by more than 11% for men and 13% for women since the beginning of 2022.
- "I think we're back where we were prior to Covid," said Branislav Nikolic, vice president of research at CANNEX. "If interest rates go up, it's expected annuities will pay out more."
- The trend appears even more pronounced with so-called longevity annuities, a type of deferred annuity that starts paying income later in life.
Annuity rates are starting to increase after having bottomed out for most of the Covid-19 pandemic.
That means buyers, who are generally retirees or those near retirement age, may find payouts better now than they were just a few months ago.
The trend will likely continue if the Federal Reserve continues raising its benchmark interest rate, as it's expected to do to tame high inflation, according to annuity experts.
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"If you looked at this three months or a year ago and weren't jazzed about the payout rate, go out and look again," said David Blanchett, head of retirement research at PGIM, the investment management arm of insurer Prudential Financial. "It's more attractive."
Higher annuity payouts
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Annuities offer a guaranteed stream of monthly income, like Social Security and pensions.
There are many types. At their core is a simple concept: The buyer hands over a pile of cash to an insurer, which pays regular income now or in the future for the rest of the buyer's life.
The average payouts from an immediate annuity increased by more than 11% for men and 13% for women since the beginning of 2022, according to CANNEX Financial Exchanges Limited. (The data is based on a 70-year-old man and 65-year-old woman who buy an immediate annuity with a $100,000 lump sum. The average is based on weekly quotes from the top-selling annuities.)
Insurers offered the average man $616 a month at the end of April versus $553 a month at the start of the year, for example, according to CANNEX.
"I think we're back where we were prior to Covid," said Branislav Nikolic, vice president of research at CANNEX. "If interest rates go up, it's expected annuities will pay out more."
The trend appears even more pronounced with so-called longevity annuities, a type of deferred annuity that starts paying income later in life.
Payouts have jumped 42% for both men and women since the start of the year, according to an annuity quote supplied by CANNEX. (The data is based on 65-year-old buyer who receives income starting at age 85, based on a $100,000 lump sum. To get historical quotes, CANNEX used data from one highly rated insurer that's active in the market and which is representative of the overall industry trend, Nikolic said.)
In dollar terms, a female buyer who bought the longevity annuity on May 1 would get about $2,925 a month starting at age 85 — nearly $900 more per month than the $2,054 income stream on Jan. 1, according to the data.
Interest rates
Annuity payouts are largely based on two key factors: mortality (or life expectancy) and interest rates, experts said.
The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates to rock-bottom levels early in the pandemic to prop up the U.S. economy. But high inflation has led the central bank to raise rates at its two most recent meetings. More hikes are expected this year.
Bonds are the lynchpin of insurers' annuity portfolios. When interest rates rise, insurers get a higher yield on new bonds — which generally gets passed along to consumers in the form of a larger monthly check, according to Jeremy Alexander, CEO of Beacon Annuity Solutions.
Some annuities (like multiyear guarantee annuities) act more like savings accounts that buyers can opt to turn into a monthly income stream at the end of their term.
A five-year multiyear guaranteed annuity paid a 2.9% rate, on average, as of mid-May — almost 50% more than the 1.95% average at the end of 2021, according to Beacon data. (That rate is guaranteed in each of the five years.)
"When you're seeing a 50% increase in rates, that's significant," Alexander said.
It's not guaranteed that annuity rates will continue to rise, since it's impossible to predict the course of the U.S. economy and whether Fed policy will respond as expected, Blanchett said.
Consumers thinking of buying an annuity should shop around by getting quotes from different companies, which may vary widely from insurer to insurer, Blanchett said.
It's also important to look at an insurer's respective financial strength rating, he added.
These ratings — provided by firms like S&P Global Ratings, A.M. Best Company, Fitch Ratings or Moody's — help gauge insurers' ability to pay income in future years. Insurers with a low rating relative to competitors may offer a higher payout to entice customers.
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‘This was intentional’: Mechanic warns of engine light tape scam on used cars
ATLANTA (CBS46/Gray News) - Wanda King-Whitby was cruising through the listings on Autotrader and Craigslist when she found the right car at the right price.
It was a 2006 Toyota Camry with just over 151,000 miles. When she stopped by the seller, AP Auto Sales, she said she liked it, and when she drove it, the salesman told her there was nothing wrong with it. She paid $4,000 and drove it home.
“He just told me that the vehicle was in good shape,” King-Whitby told WGCL. “It did not need any repairs, I did not need an emission and I shouldn’t have any problems with it.”
Like most car buyers, King-Whitby opted to skip a pre-purchase inspection. Almost immediately after the purchase, she said, the car had issues.
“It seemed like the transmission slipped or the engine slipped,” she said.
A mechanic at Theo’s Automotive in Peachtree City, Georgia, performed a post-purchase inspection and found issues that should have kept the car off the road. The car had been poorly repainted and there were signs the roof had been crushed.
But that was just the beginning.
Decades ago, the only way to reduce a car’s odometer was by removing the instrument cluster and manually rolling back the miles. But in the digital age, criminals have an easier option.
In King-Whitby’s case, the original instrument cluster had been removed and replaced with one with fewer miles on it. Samantha Stout, a service adviser at Theo’s, found the discrepancy on the vehicle’s Carfax report.
“It says that the mileage was 151,000 with a note of mileage inconsistency,” Stout said. “The mileage before that was 248,000 miles.”
By replacing the instrument cluster, someone reduced the car’s mileage by 97,000 miles.
Glen Berry, a service manager at Theo’s, showed WGCL the instrument cluster after it was removed. It looked normal, until he pulled back the semi-transparent cover covering the warning lights. Berry says when you press start or turn the ignition, cars are designed to display all warning lights as a self-check.
On King-Whitby’s Camry, everything lit except for the check engine light.
“Upon trying to see why it doesn’t work, we actually started peeling the covering back, and you can see they put a little piece of electrical tape on it to black out where that light was on,” Berry said.
By covering the check engine light, Berry said a seller could make it appear there was nothing wrong with the car and that it would easily pass emissions.
“This was intentional,” Berry said. “They knew what they were doing.”
WGCL went to AP Auto Repairs in Douglasville, Georgia, and asked the sellers for an explanation. Employees of the company claimed the car’s previous seller must have tampered with it.
King-Whitby has since received a $4,000 cash refund from AP Auto Repairs.
Whitby said the money is going into the bank, but when she buys her next used car, she will pay for a pre-purchase inspection.
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What Sixers do with first-round pick depends on Daryl Morey's off-season plan
Wednesday's news that the Nets decided they'd rather have the 76ers' first-round pick in 2023 than Philadelphia's No. 23 selection in the June 23 NBA Draft should figure prominently into the Sixers' off-season equation.
Daryl Morey needs to determine if the first-rounder benefits the Sixers most by keeping the pick or trading it, which could depend on the approach the team's president of basketball operations opts to take.
The simplest plan would be to try to use the selection to either add a player to help fill one of the Sixers' numerous needs, such as an athletic wing off the bench, or package the pick with a player for a slightly better player in a draft-night trade.
In this first scenario, Morey would only have the $6.3 million taxpayer mid-level exception, a $1.7 million from Andre Drummond's salary in the Ben Simmons/James Harden trade and minimum salaries with which to upgrade the flawed roster, as well as the first-round pick and trades. He could also trade injured veteran Danny Green and his $10 million non-guaranteed contract, which would become guaranteed July 1, with the pick and perhaps another player for a better player.
To better address the Sixers' subpar bench and increase the chances of being able to add a decent fifth starter, Morey could be more aggressive and utilize the non-taxpayer MLE of $10.3 million and the $4 million bi-annual exception. Waiving Green to subtract his $10 million from the payroll might be necessary to allow the Sixers to get under the $149 million luxury tax, setting the stage for the non-taxpayer mid-level exception.
The second scenario would also mean the Sixers could not exceed the $155.7 million luxury tax apron during the 2022-23 season, which doesn't sound like it'd be too difficult but it could be a bit challenging.
If Harden picks up his $47.4 million player option, the Sixers would have $118.6 million committed to three players next year, counting Tobias Harris' $37.6 million and Joel Embiid's $33.6 million. Add the $10.3 million non-taxpayer MLE and $4 million bi-annual exception and the Sixers would be at $132.9 million with five players, so they'd need to fill out the final 10 positions for $22.8 million.
Furkan Korkmaz ($5 million), Matisse Thybulle ($4.4 million), Georges Niang ($3.5 million), Tyrese Maxey ($2.7 million) and Jaden Springer ($2.1 million) also have guaranteed contracts in 2022-23, bringing the total to $150.4 million with five spots to go (two-way players don't factor into the salary cap and luxury tax numbers).
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The only way to fill out the roster and stay under the luxury tax apron would be to sign four guys on rookie minimums for $953,000 each and bring back one of the four young players on last year's roster — Shake Milton, Paul Reed, Isaiah Joe and Charles Bassey. That would require allowing all but one of non-guaranteed players Milton ($2 million), Reed and Joe ($1.8 million each) and Bassey ($1.6 million) to walk and either trading the pick for a future first-rounder or selecting a foreign player and have him play overseas for at least one season.
To accommodate those four young players' salaries and the $2.6 million slot of the 23rd pick in the second scenario, Morey could try to lower Harden's 2022-23 salary by giving him a longer deal if Harden declines the option. A three-year, $105 million contract at $35 million per year would fit the four young guys and the 23rd pick if Morey thinks they can find another Maxey (No. 21 in 2020) late in the first round.
The idea of three more years of Harden, based on his disappointing playoff series against the Heat and his age (he turns 33 in August), wouldn't be ideal, but it'd result in a 15-man roster with the two exceptions, the returning core guys, Milton, Reed, Joe, Bassey and the pick in the second scenario.
If Morey and Harden cannot agree on a longer contract and Harden picks up the $47.4 million option, trading Korkmaz and the first-rounder to a team under the cap for a future pick should get the Sixers just under the $155.7 million tax apron with the four young guys listed above and a minimum-salary player.
For the Sixers to avoid another disappointing second-round player exit, they'd need to rely on improvement from the current roster and the $10.3 million non-taxpayer MLE and $4 million bi-annual exception. They could also trade, say, Joe or another of the lower-salaried guys for another player making similar money.
As for future drafts, the Nets will also receive Philly's 2027 first-rounder (top-8 protected), in addition to the 2023 first-round pick from the Simmons/Harden trade. And the 2025 first-round choice (top-6 protected) is headed to the Thunder from the Al Horford deal.
In the meantime, it'll be interesting to see what Morey does this summer and how that affects the Sixers' No. 23 selection later this month.
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Showcasing the growth of the RPA industry, The State of RPA survey reveals areas for improvement to spark the next generation of RPA technology.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Robocorp, the top provider of Gen2 robotic process automation (RPA), announced the results of their State of RPA survey, which was designed to understand the challenges users face with current RPA solutions. The results will help usher in the next generation of enterprise automation – Gen2 RPA.
Conducted online in May 2022, The State of RPA includes the perspectives and opinions of RPA users, specifically IT teams, and found that while the RPA industry is growing, the current options available are not meeting consumer standards. The results indicate a clear need for stronger, more reliable, and fairly priced technology.
Key Findings:
First, Robocorp utilized The State of RPA to gain a more concrete understanding of how many individuals are using RPA and their reasons for investing in the technology:
- RPA is a growing industry, with 67% of respondents investing in the technology in the past year.
- Respondents reported a plethora of benefits from using RPA, including:
- Additionally, respondents reported varied reasons for investing in and using RPA, including:
Second, The State of RPA helped Robocorp to uncover several challenges users are facing with the technology:
- 69% of respondents experience broken bots at least once per week. While the number varies across industries, it is particularly high in healthcare (80%), finance (84%), and manufacturing (70%).
- Almost half (41%) said it takes over 5 hours to fix a broken bot. However, some respondents noted it takes 24 hours or more to fix a broken bot – specifically in the healthcare (44%), finance (48%), and manufacturing (38%) industries.
- 34% of respondents say the primary value of RPA during digital transformation is its ability to adapt current technology to meet evolving needs, while 22% say it's the ability to scale and meet evolving processing needs. That totals 56% of respondents who would benefit from the speed and flexibility of open-source RPA solutions, but 81% of respondents say half or less of their RPA technology is open source.
- 65% of respondents agree that they would benefit from usage-based pricing.
"As RPA becomes increasingly more popular across industries and is often relied upon to drive company growth and success, the results from The State of RPA show that it's time to progress to Gen2 RPA technology," said Antti Karjalainen, Co-Founder & CEO of Robocorp Inc. "As a leader in Gen2 RPA technology, we're eager to help consumers make the switch and give them access to powerful open-source development tools that can help achieve their company's automation goals."
Gen2 RPA is a better, faster, and more cost-effective automation solution than its predecessors. It utilizes parallel processing to run automations faster on a fraction of the infrastructure. In addition, it allows users to quickly build, optimize and scale sustainable bots through open-source robot framework platforms, reduces bot fragility, and saves users money through a consumption-based pricing model.
For additional findings, find the full survey on Robocorp's website here. Additional resources on upgrading to Gen2 RPA are available as well.
Robocorp empowers businesses and teams to work smarter by shattering previous boundaries of RPA and intelligent automation. The company makes it easy, affordable and fast to build software robots and automate manual tasks with first-class, open-source process automation tools. It also provides a robust, secure orchestration and execution platform to allow customers to run both cloud-based and self-managed robotic automations with consumption-based pricing. Robocorp is backed by Benchmark, Canvas Ventures, Slow Ventures, FirstMinute Capital, Harpoon Ventures, Uncorrelated Ventures, Artisanal Ventures, Haystack, and angels. Robocorp is headquartered in San Francisco, with our primary offices being online. Learn more at https://robocorp.com/.
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Drowning, Extreme Heat Deaths, Barbecue Burns and Firework Injuries are Increasing, According to ValuePenguin.com Research
NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the July Fourth holiday weekend approaching, millions of Americans plan to barbecue, swim and set off fireworks to ring in America's independence, but are they celebrating safely? New research from ValuePenguin shows that holiday-related injuries are on the rise.
- Heat-related deaths increased by 56% between 2018 and 2021. Americans aged 85 and older and babies are the most at-risk age groups for heat injury and death.
- Firework injuries increased by 32% from 2012-2021. Teens aged 15 to 19 had the highest percentage of firework injuries (12.4%) in 2021. Despite this, 82% of parents with children younger than 18 say they think it's OK for kids to play with fireworks.
- Grill injuries requiring an emergency room visit rose by 18% from 2012-2021. Children younger than 10 accounted for 21% of emergency room visits for grill injuries in the 10 years examined — the highest percentage among age groups.
- A lack of pool safety awareness puts Americans at greater risk of drowning. 39% say they wouldn't be comfortable saving someone struggling in the water, and 17% of Americans say they don't know how to swim.
For Americans planning to host a July Fourth party, celebratory injuries shouldn't be their only worry. ValuePenguin Insurance spokesperson, Divya Sangameshwar, encourages party hosts to include an insurance review and safety checklist as part of their planning. "Taking safety precautions is important because you may be on the hook for hundreds of thousands of dollars if you are a negligent host. Your home or renters insurance will offer some liability protection if an injured guest decides to sue, but it might not be enough." Sangameshwar says as a rule of thumb, if your net worth exceeds the level of liability coverage offered, you need to get more liability coverage or an umbrella policy to protect yourself.
Consumer Tips For A Safe July Fourth:
- Stay hydrated and avoid binge drinking to prevent serious heat injury. Recognize the signs of heat injury and seek prompt medical help.
- Be careful when handling a hot grill. Do not allow children or pets near the grill.
- Don't allow anyone in a pool unsupervised. Ensure pool areas are kept dry and clean to prevent slip and fall injuries.
- Leave the fireworks to the professionals. Even "safe" at-home fireworks like sparklers get as hot as 2000 F and can cause serious burns.
- Serve alcohol responsibly and call for rides for guests who overindulged. If a guest drives home drunk and gets into an accident, you could be liable.
ValuePenguin July Fourth Safety Studies:
HEAT INJURIES & DEATHS: https://www.valuepenguin.com/heat-related-deaths-study
FIREWORK INJURIES: https://www.valuepenguin.com/fireworks-injuries-study
GRILLING INJURIES: https://www.valuepenguin.com/grilling-injuries-study
POOL SAFETY: https://www.valuepenguin.com/swimming-safety-survey
About ValuePenguin.com: ValuePenguin.com, part of LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE), is a personal finance website that conducts in-depth research and provides objective analysis to help guide consumers to the best financial decisions. ValuePenguin focuses on value, assessing whether the return of a particular decision is worth the cost or risk of that option, and how this stacks up with the other possible choices they may have. For more information, please visit www.valuepenguin.com.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish and Ukraine government officials say they plan to put on public display in Warsaw damaged or burnt-out Russian tanks and armored vehicles captured by Ukrainian forces during the war.
The head of the Polish prime minister’s office, Michal Dworczyk, said the idea is to highlight Russian “atrocities” and the Ukrainian response.
“On one hand we are showing the atrocities that the Russian army is carrying out in Ukraine, (and) on the other hand we are showing the heroic defense of Ukraine’s armed forces and the results of these fights,” Dworczyk said.
The ironically-named “Invincible Army” open-air exhibition will be staged in the Castle Square in Warsaw’s Old Town, that was painstakingly rebuilt after being razed during fighting in World War II.
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said this week that there are plans for similar exhibits in other European capitals such as Berlin, Paris, Madrid and Lisbon.
“We will help ensure that Russian tanks end up in Europe, but in the form of wreckage,” Reznikov told Polish Polsat TV News Sunday.
Ukraine has been urging its western allies to provide more military equipment and munitions to support its defense against severe Russian attacks in the east of the country.
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Including Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) in areas within Berks County, PA
READING, Pa., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FastBridge Fiber announces the launch of its company which will provide what has become America's newest essential utility; ultra-fast internet to support remote working, distance learning, streaming, gaming, cloud connectivity, and the IoT (Internet of Things). Construction of the new all-fiber network is planned to begin in Fall of 2022.
"FastBridge Fiber serves a powerful purpose; enriching the communities in which we serve by connecting people. We are excited to provide a brand-new, very fast, fiber internet option to residents and businesses in the area who have not had many choices for broadband," states FastBridge Fiber CEO Eric Warren.
"We welcome the opportunity for the residents and businesses in Berks County to have a new option for broadband services. FastBridge Fiber building infrastructure in our county to bring fiber-optic internet to our community is very exciting," states Christian Leinbach, Berks County Commissioner.
In addition to ultra-fast reliable service, FastBridge Fiber features no data caps, free professional installation and simple month-to-month pricing plans. FastBridge Fiber internet and transport data services will become available in identified areas beginning in late 2022. Prospective customers can visit the FastBridge Fiber Check Availability webpage to find additional information, check for service availability and register their address to be alerted with construction and service updates.
FastBridge Fiber is a modern fiber-optic internet service company providing ultra-fast and highly reliable service to homes and businesses over their newly constructed all-fiber network. FastBridge Fiber's network is built with today's customers in mind; customers with multiple connected devices demanding the fastest speed and highest reliability. Customers enjoy hassle-free pricing plans and attentive customer service with FastBridge Fiber. FastBridge Fiber is committed to hiring and investing in the local communities they serve.
FastBridge Fiber is supported by equity financing from certain client accounts of Guggenheim Investments.
Guggenheim Investments is the global asset management and investment advisory division of Guggenheim Partners with more than $252 billion* in total assets across fixed income, equity, and alternative strategies. We focus on the return and risk needs of insurance companies, corporate and public pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations, wealth managers, and high-net-worth investors.
*Guggenheim Investments AUM (assets under management) as of 03/31/2022. The assets include leverage of $20.0 billion. Guggenheim Investments represents the following affiliated investment management businesses of Guggenheim Partners, LLC: Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC, Security Investors, LLC, Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC, Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors, LLC, Guggenheim Partners Advisors, LLC, Guggenheim Corporate Funding, LLC, Guggenheim Partners Europe Limited, Guggenheim Partners Fund Management (Europe) Limited, Guggenheim Partners Japan Limited, GS GAMMA Advisors, LLC, and Guggenheim Partners India Management. Guggenheim Partners Europe Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
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- Preliminary results show levels of disease-related biomarkers remain unchanged in people living with ALS who are treated with standard of care, in contrast to the statistically significant decline in these biomarkers in patients treated in NeuroSense's Phase IIa study with PrimeC
- New biomarker data in people with ALS validates NeuroSense's clinical strategy
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroSense Therapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ: NRSN) ("NeuroSense"), a company developing treatments for severe neurodegenerative diseases, today announced results from Stage III of its biomarker study conducted in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) to evaluate PrimeC, NeuroSense's lead combination drug candidate for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). PrimeC is currently being evaluated in NeuroSense's Phase IIb PARADIGM study following the successful conclusion of its Phase IIa study which met its primary endpoints.
The purpose of the initial ALS biomarker study (Stage I) was to characterize the baseline phenomena observed in people living with ALS. The study identified novel ALS biomarkers that are indicative of PrimeC's mechanism of action (MOA), via an analysis comparing blood samples obtained from healthy people and from people living with ALS. TDP-43 accumulation and neuroinflammation via prostagladin2 were amongst the disease-modifying targets characterized, along with miRNA dysregulation, iron accumulation, lysosomal dysfunction, and impaired autophagy.
Stage II investigated the therapeutic effect of PrimeC. In NeuroSense's Phase IIa study, blood samples were analyzed to determine the longitudinal effect of PrimeC on the biomarkers identified in Stage I. Following 12 months of administration with PrimeC, statistically significant changes in key ALS-related biomarkers were observed in study participants. Furthermore, the study established a correlation between the clinically meaningful outcomes detected and modulations in those biomarkers.
The Stage III natural history study analyzed blood samples from people living with ALS, treated with standard of care. Preliminary results show that levels of disease-related biomarkers remain steady and unchanged in people living with ALS, in contrast to the statistically significant decline portrayed in these biomarkers when PrimeC was administered in addition to the standard of care. Stage III results further confirmed PrimeC's MOA, and expanded insight into ALS-related biomarkers and their correlation to the progression of ALS symptoms.
"These results are very encouraging, especially in that they validate NeuroSense's clinical strategy. The biomarker study, along with the data we collect from our Phase IIb study, will inform the optimization of a pivotal Phase III study of PrimeC in ALS," stated NeuroSense's CEO, Alon Ben-Noon. "NeuroSense is honored to collaborate with the world-class MGH team on this critical study."
"NeuroSense remains at the forefront of biomarker research with the inclusion of a comprehensive portfolio of biomarkers in our Phase IIb study. This is essential in exploring mechanistic associations in ALS," stated Dr. Shiran Zimri, Head of Scientific Programs at NeuroSense. "The use of neuronal derived exosomes (NDE), a cutting-edge technology, allows one to observe key alterations in biomarkers found in the central nervous system. We look forward to sharing more detailed results at the upcoming World Orphan Drug Congress in Boston, Massachusetts on July 11-13th."
About PrimeC
PrimeC, NeuroSense's lead drug candidate is a combination therapy that was granted Orphan Drug Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA). NeuroSense completed a Phase IIa clinical study which successfully met its safety and efficacy endpoints including reducing functional and respiratory deterioration and statistically significant changes in ALS-related biological markers indicating PrimeC's biological activity. Through a collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on novel Neuron-Derived Exosomes (NDEs), NeuroSense is working to further analyze the results and correlations to the clinical data, to determine the biological changes in ALS-related pathologies and the magnitude of the effect of PrimeC on relevant targets.
About ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an incurable neurodegenerative disease that causes complete paralysis and death within 2-5 years from diagnosis. Every year, more than 5,000 patients are diagnosed with ALS in the U.S. alone, with an annual disease burden of $1 billion. The number of patients with ALS is expected to grow 24% by 2040 in the U.S. and EU.
About NeuroSense
NeuroSense Therapeutics, Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing treatments for patients suffering from debilitating neurodegenerative diseases. NeuroSense believes that these diseases, which include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, among others, represent one of the most significant unmet medical needs of our time, with limited effective therapeutic options available for patients to date. Due to the complexity of neurodegenerative diseases and based on strong scientific research on a large panel of related biomarkers, NeuroSense's strategy is to develop combined therapies targeting multiple pathways associated with these diseases.
For additional information, we invite you to visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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The parents of a Shelton teen who died after being stabbed at a house party last month said they are overwhelmed by the support they have received, called for peace after the death of their son and asked that no one take matters into their own hands.
James “Jimmy” McGrath, a 17-year-old Fairfield Prep student, was stabbed during a fight outside a home on Laurel Glen Drive in Shelton on May 14 and later died at the hospital, according to police.
A teen suspected in the fatal stabbing was arrested on May 18 and has been charged as an adult.
Raul Valle, 16, of Milford, was charged with murder and first-degree assault. He was held on $2 million bond and released from custody.
McGrath’s parents, Margaret and Kevin McGrath, and an attorney held a news conference in Bridgeport Friday and Kevin McGrath called on the community to let the criminal justice system do its job.
Jimmy, a junior who played on the Fairfield Prep lacrosse team, was a unifier who touched a lot of lives, Kevin McGrath said, and the family appreciates the compassion and understands that people are angry, but asked that no one act out in anger.
Kevin McGrath said there have been some isolated incidents in which emotions got the better of people and he called for people not to get themselves into trouble. “We've heard of three isolated incidents, very small,” he said. “The authorities are in charge of the investigation, kind of let them do their job.”
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Before publicly identifying Valle, police said McGrath and the suspect knew each other and attended rival schools.
Valle is a student at St. Joseph's High School in Trumbull, according to police.
Kevin McGrath said the suspect does not represent the St. Joseph's school community.
Court documents reveal information that led to the arrest.
Several witnesses told police Valle and another teen fought students on the front lawn and several people were involved in the fight.
One witness told police Valle and another person he was with began to walk back to their car when Valle turned and stabbed McGrath in the stomach, according to the arrest affidavit.
Kevin McGrath said he received the call that night that every parent dreads. His son was badly injured and he had to come right away.
He arrived to find police, EMTs and ambulances as well as a family friend and a neighbor who is a nurse trying to save Jimmy's life.
“Although Jimmy’s passed, what our family has experienced is nothing short of a miracle,” Kevin McGrath said.
He said the family is getting strength from the community.
“You are helping us navigate through an unbearable time in our lives,” he said.
Three other people were also stabbed and were treated at the hospital and have been released, police said.
Valle is scheduled to appear in Milford Superior Court on June 15.
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L'AQUILA – L'Making a pilgrimage in an Italian mountain town, Pope Francis on Sunday hailed the humility of a 13th-century pontiff who resigned to live a hermit's life, and praised him for using his brief papacy to highlight the value of mercy and forgiveness.
Francis made a four-hour visit to L'Aquila in the central Apennine mountains, which was struck by an earthquake in 2009, killing 305 people and destroying much of the town. It is still being rebuilt.
The pontiff came to give a boost to a late summer tradition begun by Pope Celestine V 728 years ago to encourage the faithful to seek forgiveness for sins.
L'Aquila's Collemaggio Basilica contains the remains of Celestine, who resigned in 1294 after only several months in the papacy. As pontiff, Celestine initiated the August practice in which faithful could pass through the basilica's Holy Door. After meeting certain religious requirements, they can receive a plenary indulgence, which removes punishment for sin.
Aides brought Francis in a wheelchair to the basilica's austere, brown wooden door. After Francis, who has a painful knee problem, was helped to stand, he used a sturdy olive tree branch to rap three times on the door, which then was opened. With a ramp put in place, Francis limped into the basilica, then prayed silently before the mausoleum containing the remains of Celestine, whose face is covered with a silver mask.
Celestine was ridiculed by Dante in the “Divine Comedy” for cowardice in abdicating his papal role.
“The humble appear to the eyes of men as weak and losers, but in reality they are the true winners because they are the only ones who trust completely in the Lord and know His will,'' Francis said.
“Humility doesn't consist in devaluating oneself but rather in that healthy realism that makes us recognize our potential and also our misery,” Francis said. He hailed the "courageous' Celestine V because “no logic of power was able to imprison or manage him.”
Celestine reminded all that mercy and forgiveness help people to pass from “anguish and guilt to freedom and joy,'' Francis said.
While the helicopter that flew him from the Vatican to L'Aquila earlier Sunday morning kept circling above the town, with the pilot trying to find a break in thick fog so it could land, Francis said he was inspired to ponder the value of mercy.
“Finally, there was a little opening (in the fog), and he zoomed through," Francis said, encouraging people, when their lives are clouded by troubles, to similarly take advantage of an ”opening" when the possibility of mercy presents itself.
Before Francis, the last pope to visit L’Aquila was his predecessor, Benedict XVI, who came to comfort quake survivors in 2009 and paid tribute to Celestine. Benedict would resign in 2013, the first pontiff in nearly 600 years to do so. He now lives in a monastery on Vatican grounds.
Francis, who is 85, has called resignation an acceptable option for pontiffs who feel they no longer can adequately lead the world's more than 1.3 billion Catholics.
He greeted townspeople outside the town's Duomo, or cathedral, which is still being repaired from quake damage, and visited with relatives of some of the victims.
Francis noted that inmates from area prisons were among well-wishers outside the cathedral. “In you, I salute a sign of hope, because in prisons there are so many, too many victims,” Francis said.
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BEIJING (AP) — China on Friday attacked the theory that the coronavirus pandemic may have originated as a leak from a Chinese laboratory as a politically motivated lie, after the World Health Organization recommended in its strongest terms yet that a deeper probe is needed into whether a lab accident may be to blame.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian also rejected accusations that China had not fully cooperated with investigators, saying it welcomed a science-based probe but rejected any political manipulation.
He also reiterated calls for an investigation into “highly suspicious laboratories such as Fort Detrick and the University of North Carolina” in the United States where China has suggested, without evidence, that the U.S. was developing the coronavirus as a bioweapon.
“The lab leak theory is totally a lie concocted by anti-China forces for political purposes, which has nothing to do with science,” Zhao said at a daily briefing.
“We always supported and participated in science-based global virus tracing, but we firmly opposed any forms of political manipulation,” he said, repeating China’s long-standing explanation for delaying or rejecting further investigations into the virus’s origins.
Zhao said China has made major contributions toward virus tracing, sharing the most data and research results.
That “fully reflects China’s open, transparent and responsible attitude, as well as its support for the work of the WHO and the advisory group,” he said.
The WHO’s stance in a report released Thursday is a sharp reversal of the U.N. health agency’s initial assessment of the pandemic’s origins. It comes after many critics accused WHO of being too quick to dismiss or underplay a lab-leak theory that put Chinese officials on the defensive.
Following a tightly controlled visit to China last year, the WHO concluded that it was “extremely unlikely” the coronavirus might have spread to humans from a lab in the city of Wuhan. Many scientists suspect the coronavirus jumped from bats to people, possibly via another animal.
However, in the Thursday report, WHO’s expert group said “key pieces of data” to explain how the pandemic began were still missing. The scientists said the group would “remain open to any and all scientific evidence that becomes available in the future to allow for comprehensive testing of all reasonable hypotheses.”
Identifying a disease’s source in animals typically takes years. It took more than a decade for scientists to pinpoint the species of bats that were the natural reservoir for SARS, a relative of COVID-19.
The expert group also noted that since lab accidents in the past have triggered some outbreaks, the theory could not be discounted. They said China has not presented any studies to WHO that assessed the possibility of the coronavirus resulting from a laboratory leak.
The new report is indicative of a more confrontational relationship between China’s authoritarian Communist leadership and the WHO, which had initially been accused of being overly deferential to Beijing, particularly by the former U.S. Trump administration.
The coronavirus has killed more than 6.3 million people worldwide, forced dozens of countries into lockdown and upended the world economy. It was first detected in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in late 2019 and was initially linked to a traditional market where wild animals were sold for food.
China was accused of responding slowly and covering up the extent of the outbreak, before it locked down the entire city of Wuhan and surrounding areas in the first of a series of draconian measures labeled “zero-COVID” which continue today as much of the rest of the world is opening up again.
Last month, the WHO called “zero-COVID” unsustainable, pointing to increased knowledge of the virus and the cost to the economy and civil rights. China rejected the criticism as “irresponsible.”
China was also accused of leading a disinformation campaign, suggesting the virus was detected elsewhere before the Wuhan outbreak and putting forward other theories aimed at diverting attention from China.
Investigations by The Associated Press found that some top WHO insiders were frustrated by China during the initial outbreak even as WHO heaped praise on Chinese President Xi Jinping. They were also upset over how China sought to clamp down on research into the origins of COVID-19.
Zhao appeared to imply that China would reject any criticisms or suspicions of it.
“Research on the origin of the virus must adhere to scientific principles and should not be subject to political interference,” Zhao said.
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Services help ensure researchers submit a complete budget application that accounts for all necessary research support and avoids post-award financial shortfalls
COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advarra, the market leader in regulatory review solutions, clinical research technology for sites and sponsors, and research quality and compliance consulting services, announced today the launch of new dedicated support services for researchers and institutions applying for research grant funding.
Including a complete, customized grant budget that considers all necessary study resources will help researchers avoid financial and operational surprises in later study conduct. Key offerings include a thorough estimate development process for grant applications, supported by a new dedicated request form and a checklist document outlining elements commonly forgotten in grant application budgets, as well as streamlined expert internal processes to provide timely budget estimates for grant applications. Additionally, Advarra offers special pricing considerations for research funded by federal grants.
"Even though more and more funding agencies are requiring single IRB (sIRB) review of multisite studies, many researchers either forget to include this line item or assume their institution can serve as sIRB," said Frank Conte, Vice President of Institutional Partnerships at Advarra. "Not all institutional IRBs can or are willing to do that. Plus, there are many other tasks and services that investigators don't consider when they're submitting the application – then down the road they have to reconfigure the study structure because they forgot to budget for something."
Grant funding is a critical part of many research programs, both at academic institutions and other research organizations. Federal agencies, like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), require sIRB oversight of the multisite studies they fund or oversee. Other non-governmental funding organizations have established similar policies, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made clear its support of such requirements via 2006 published guidance.
"Research organizations, especially sites and institutions, are incredibly under-resourced right now," said Robann Cunningham, Chief Commercial Officer at Advarra. "We hope these tools help research professionals make the most of the resources they do have and prevent future shortfalls that could easily be avoided with a little extra planning."
To learn more about Advarra's support for research grant applicants, visit https://info.advarra.com/grant-gaq.
Advarra advances the way clinical research is conducted: bringing life sciences companies, CROs, research sites, investigators, and academia together at the intersection of safety, technology, and collaboration. With trusted review solutions, innovative technologies, experienced consultants, and deep-seated connections across the industry, Advarra provides integrated solutions that safeguard trial participants, empower clinical sites, ensure compliance, and optimize research performance. Advarra is advancing clinical trials to make them safer, smarter, and faster. For more information, visit advarra.com.
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Mercury's new added protection comes with environmentally-friendly perks, while discounts put hard-earned money back in the pockets of policyholders
LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) today announces five new coverages and five new discounts available for homeowners and renters in Illinois. Mercury's new coverages provide additional insurance protections with an option for environmentally-friendly replacement products. Discounts are available for homeowners already taking eco-friendly measures and will put hard-earned money back in the pockets of policyholders.
"Providing Prairie state residents with more ways to save money is extremely valuable and the additional protections show that Mercury has their back for when even more things can go wrong," said David Trump, Mercury Insurance Product Manager for Illinois. "It's extremely important to provide savings and great value, and that's what Mercury has done since we started. Our additional coverages and savings are a natural fit. ."
New coverages include:
- Green Home: Mercury will cover up to an additional 10% of the replacement costs for environmentally-friendly alternatives or construction methods with a covered loss. For example, if a homeowner with this additional coverage has damaged carpeting and selects an eco-friendly replacement, Mercury would issue funds up to 10% more than the costs to replace the carpeting so the homeowner can go with the green flooring option. The protection also extends to other types of property, such as an HVAC or appliances, when replaced with an eco-friendly product. "Each day we issue more than a million dollars to put policyholder's lives back together and, at the same time, we see materials that will take a long-time to breakdown go off to landfills. Mercury is going to continue to help policyholders and, if we get the chance to, the environment as well," Trump said.
- Matching of Undamaged Siding and Roofing: Many times, roofing or siding repair is limited to a damaged area of the home, and with time the older existing and non-damaged material will fade or the roofing or siding is no longer available. In the past, homeowners could end up with roofing or siding that does not match. Today, Mercury is providing two additional coverages—siding or roofing—that allow the undamaged portions to be replaced as well when there is a mismatch.
- Limited Hidden Water, Steam Seepage or Leakage: Water claims are one of the most common claims that can lead to costly repairs along with many inconveniences for homeowners. In some instances, a water leak may be hidden from the homeowner within a wall or ceiling and go on for weeks or months and only be found when a wall is opened up. To better protect homeowners from water damages that are hidden, Mercury is offering coverage that would apply to the resulting damages in these instances.
- Refrigerated Products: During the pandemic, many homeowners spent hundreds of dollars stocking their refrigerators from top to bottom. Mercury's new protection covers up to $1,000 of food items if there's a loss of power or a mechanical failure of a refrigerator resulting in spoiled food.
New discounts include:
- Green Home: Mercury is offering up to 5% discount for all perils if the home has a Green certification by the U.S. Green Building Council LEED rating system or meets the requirements of the National Association of Home Builders Green Building Guidelines (NAHB).
- Updated Home: Mature homes, more than 20 years old, with permitted renovations, such as HVAC replacement, re-roofing, remodeling, or a new addition, during the last 10 years are eligible for up to a 10% discount on the wind and water perils.
- Good Payer: Homeowner policyholders who've paid on time for the past 36 months are eligible for the Good Payer Discount, which saves 2% on the policy. Both new business and existing policyholders are eligible for the discount.
- Paid in Full: Mercury is offering a discount of up to 10% in savings on premium for renters insurance policyholders.
- Digital: This is a new discount of up to 2% in premium savings for policyholders who sign up for the customer portal, paperless billing and paperless document directory.
Mercury offers insurance for Personal Auto, Mechanical Protection, Ride-Hailing, Condo, Homeowners, Home Cyber Protection, Home Systems Protection, Identity Management Services, Renters, Service Line Protection, Business Auto and Personal Umbrella in Illinois.
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) is a multiple-line insurance carrier predominantly offering personal auto, homeowners and renters insurance through a network of independent agents in Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia, as well as auto insurance in Florida. Mercury writes other lines of insurance in various states, including commercial, business owners and business auto, landlord, home-sharing, ride-hailing and mechanical protection insurance.
Since 1962, Mercury has provided customers with tremendous value for their insurance dollar by pairing ultracompetitive rates with excellent customer service. Mercury has earned "A" ratings from A.M. Best and Fitch, as well as ranking highest in the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Insurance Digital Experience Study,SM recognized as one of the "Best Insurance Company in America for 2022" by Forbes and four consecutive "Best Auto Insurance Company" awards from Insure.com. For more information visit www.MercuryInsurance.com or follow the company on Twitter or Facebook.
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Monkeypox: What you should know as the disease spreads around the world
PHOENIX - On May 18, officials with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported the first case of monkeypox in the United States this year.
News of the monkeypox case comes as health officials in a number of European countries report multiple cases of the disease.
Here's what you should know about the rare disease.
Monkeypox? What is it?
According to officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, monkeypox is caused by a virus that is in the same genus of viruses that causes smallpox.
Monkeypox, according to the CDC, was first discovered in 1958, following two outbreaks of a pox-like disease in colonies of monkeys that were kept for research.
The first human case of the disease was recorded in a country now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1970, during a period of intensified effort to eliminate smallpox. Since then, the disease has been reported in people in several central and western African countries. Cases have also been reported in the U.S., as well as a number of Asian, Middle Eastern, and European countries.
What are the symptoms of monkeypox?
According to CDC's website, it takes usually seven to 14 days from the time of infection for a person to start feeling symptoms of the disease, but the incubation period can also range from five to 21 days.
The illness, according to the CDC, begins with:
- Fever
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Backache
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Chills
- Exhaustion
CDC officials say within one to three days after the appearance of fever, the person infected will develop a rash, often beginning on the face then spreading to other parts of the body. The rash will eventually dry up and fall off.
According to the World Health Organization, symptoms of monkeypox typically last two to four weeks.
Can people die from monkeypox?
According to WHO, The fatality rate for monkeypox varies between zero and 11% in the general population. The rate is higher among young children.
How does it spread?
CDC officials say monkeypox is spread when a person comes into contact with the virus from an animal, human, or materials contaminated with the virus.
"The virus enters the body through broken skin (even if not visible), respiratory tract, or the mucous membranes (eyes, nose, or mouth)," a portion of the website reads.
CDC's website states that human-to-human transmission of monkeypox "is thought to occur primarily through large respiratory droplets," but other human-to-human transmission include "direct contact with body fluids or lesion material, and indirect contact with lesion material, such as through contaminated clothing or linens."
How did it get to the U.S.?
According to Massachusetts health officials, the state's monkeypox case involved an adult man who recently travelled to Canada.
The case in Massachusetts happened as a number of European countries report monkeypox cases.
In Portugal, officials with the country's General Directorate for Health said they are investigating 15 suspected cases of monkeypox that were all identified in May, in the area around Lisbon.
Great Britain, meanwhile, had previously reported three cases of monkeypox, two involving people who lived in the same household and the third involving someone who had traveled to Nigeria.
Have we seen monkeypox cases in the U.S. before?
According to the CDC, the first-ever monkeypox case in the U.S. happened in 2003, when 47 confirmed and probably cases were reported from six states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
"All people infected with monkeypox in this outbreak became ill after having contact with pet prairie dogs. The pets were infected after being housed near imported small mammals from Ghana," read a portion of the website.
According to officials, investigators later determined that an animal shipment from Ghana to Texas in April 2003 introduced monkeypox into the U.S.
Following the 2003 outbreak, two human monkeypox cases were reported in 2021. In both cases, the person infected came to the U.S. from Nigeria.
CDC officials say monkeypox does not occur naturally in the U.S.
What can I do to help prevent getting monkeypox?
CDC officials have the following advice for people in orderto prevent a monkeypox infection. They include:
- Avoiding contact with animals that could harbor the virus, including animals that are sick, or animals that have been found dead in areas where monkeypox occurs
- Avoiding contact with any materials, such as bedding, that has been in contact with a sick animal
- Isolating those who have been infected from others who could be at risk for infection
- Practice good hand hygiene after contact with infected animals or humans, such as washing hands with soap and water, or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) when caring for patients.
Are there treatments for monkeypox?
Officials with the CDC say there is currently no proven, safe treatment for monkeypox.
Is there a vaccine for monkeypox?
Yes.
According to the CDC, a vaccine called Jynneos, also known by the names Imvamune or Imvanex, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for preventing monkeypox.
According to the website of the Military Health System, Jynneos was approved by the FDA in September 2019. In a statement issued by Bavarian Nordic, the vaccine is based on a virus that is incapable of replicating inside a human body, but still able to trigger an immune response.
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Officials with WHO stated, however, that the vaccine is not widely available.
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Coaching Impact Report from TeachBoost sheds light on practices, tools, and trends driving instructional coaching programs in K12 districts
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As we begin the fourth straight school year impacted by COVID pandemic learning disruptions, the challenge of retaining high quality teachers is a critical issue in U.S. public schools. Implementing strategies and refocusing resources on areas such as instructional coaching is more important than ever as school leaders look to create more collaborative and supportive environments for their teachers.
TeachBoost, a leader in teacher evaluation and instructional coaching platforms and a subsidiary of SchoolStatus, today announced the release of a new national report revealing broad agreement that instructional coaching, supported by access to real-time coaching data, is highly effective at improving teacher practice and student outcomes in K12 schools.
The report titled, "Coaching Impact Report: Practices, tools, and trends affecting instructional coaching programs," surveyed nearly 100 district leaders and coaches around the country about practices, tools, and trends driving instructional coaching programs. The report highlights both bright spots and growth areas and provides valuable insight for district and instructional leaders who are working to build successful, sustainable coaching programs.
The report revealed that while most districts (79%) use metrics to measure student mastery, achievement, and outcomes, 81% of schools and districts surveyed do not have the data or tools to measure the time, effort, and impact of their coaching programs. Having access to coaching data is highly important, especially as teachers work towards rebuilding their classrooms and supporting students impacted by learning disruptions caused by the pandemic. Through the use of data, schools can ensure teachers are receiving the support needed and students are receiving high quality instruction.
Key findings of the report include:
- Instructional Coaching Creates a More Supportive Learning Culture
Educators surveyed shared that most districts (75%) see the connection between coaching, teacher growth, and student achievement. There was strong agreement (93%) that districts where coaching is highly valued create an environment that allows teachers to apply their learning more deeply, frequently, and consistently. In such districts, there is also strong agreement (92%) that coaches play an essential role in creating and sustaining a supportive learning culture that helps students reach their full potential. Yet, more than one third of districts (36%) do not currently use coaching models. - Access to Coaching Data Supports More Informed Decisions
Most respondents agreed (78%) that districts with access to real-time, aggregated coaching data aligned to instructional goals can make more proactive and informed decisions about how to improve instruction. Yet, only 21% of respondents say they always use data to drive coaching decisions, and 57% say they often use data but would like to have more. Among school leaders, most (81%) shared that they want to use coaching data to make decisions but they don't have access to the right data to make informed decisions. - Efficient Technology Tools and Systems Are Needed to Support Coaching Programs
Nearly all (91%) of respondents agreed that coaches must have the tools to support their work, but most (81%) do not have the data or tools to measure the time, effort, and impact of their coaching program. In fact, 63% of respondents still use pen and paper to track their coaching work. Without the right systems in place, coaches are often left to cobble together their own ways to organize and share their work, preventing district leaders from having easy access to the data and stories that show how instructional coaching aligns with strategic and professional development priorities.
"Consider this an urgent call to action — we need to build our coaching programs to create an environment of continuous learning that positively impacts both teachers and students," said Jason DeRoner, CEO and co-founder of TeachBoost. "We can start by ensuring access to coaching data to measure coaching effectiveness against district goals and mandates. With an efficient, integrated system in place, coaches and teachers can focus on what matters most: improving teaching and learning so that every student can experience the highest quality instruction."
About the Coaching Impact Report
In February and March of 2022, an independent consulting group engaged by TeachBoost surveyed 94 U.S. educators from 86 different school districts in a variety of roles, experience levels, and grade levels to understand their attitudes and practices concerning instructional coaching in their districts. The Coaching Impact Report includes key findings from that survey. To learn more about the survey findings, you can download the full report here.
About TeachBoost
The TeachBoost team believes that the best student outcomes are achieved when educators are fully supported. That's why we create tools to support the learning and development of classroom teachers. With a suite of observation, coaching, and reporting tools that work together or alone, TeachBoost can fit into any existing PD workflow or create new ones for organizations of all sizes. At the district level, TeachBoost offers real-time, comprehensive insights into the quality of instruction and educator development across buildings and networks. TeachBoost was acquired by SchoolStatus in 2022. For more information, visit www.teachboost.com.
About SchoolStatus
SchoolStatus is a leading provider of a fully-integrated data analytics and communications platform designed to drive better student outcomes through the unique combination of comprehensive data and direct parent engagement. With SchoolStatus, educators have instant access to the information they need, supporting data-driven decision-making and enabling more proactive and meaningful communications. SchoolStatus removes technology, language, and access barriers to parent engagement. With more than two hundred million successful parent-teacher interactions, SchoolStatus is the choice of school leaders who recognize the need for data-informed decision-making and parent communications. For more information, visit www.schoolstatus.com.
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CANNES, France (AP) — Lukas Dhont's sensitive coming-of-age film “Close,” about the tender friendship of two 13-year-old boys whose bond is tragically separated, has provided a late, emotional wallop at the Cannes Film Festival.
“Close," the Belgian director's second film after his controversy-generating debut “Girl,” has emerged as one of the standouts at Cannes, and one of the most poignant. While heartbreak in film is usually expressed through romantic relationships, Dhont's movie traces the painful fallout of two exceptionally close boys who drift apart when their intimacy is ridiculed.
“It comes from deep within,” Dhont said in an interview on a balcony in Cannes a few days before the Thursday premiere of “Close.” “When I was young because of fear I had for this closeness, I think I pushed a lot of friends away. If I hadn’t done that, maybe they would have still been in my life. Maybe we would have had long and amazing friendships. It’s something I still think about.”
In “Close,” which A24 acquired for distribution just ahead of its debut, the first breezy scenes between Leo (Eden Dambrine) and Remi (Gustav De Waele) are of running freely through fiends in summertime. Once they get to school, they still sweetly drape and lean on each other, but their mutual affection brings scorn and queer labels that Leo, at least, isn't ready to accept. Leo instead turns guarded and defensive with his feelings, which crushes Remi.
For the 31-year-old Dhont, who was closeted in his teenage years, “Close” is a film he describes as “part of me.”
“I have the feeling that I’ve been waiting to make this film for a long time," he says. “I was a boy who had the feeling that I didn’t really belong. I didn’t really belong to the group of girls in my school and I didn’t really belong with the group of boys in my school. So I disconnected in many ways from the people around me in school, and also the boys who tried to be friends with me. I lost a lot of precious friendships because I was just scared of them. I was scared of that closeness, scared to be a labeled a certain way.”
Dhont's film is in competition for the Palme d'Or, an award some are predicting he'll take home Saturday. Whether Dhont wins or not, the Cannes platform has returned him to the global spotlight after “Girl” was consumed by a firestorm of debate and criticism. After the film won the Caméra d’Or for best first feature in Cannes and landed enthusiastic reviews, many in the LGBTQ community questioned Dhont telling a story about a teenage ballerina’s gender transition with a non-transgender lead. A scene depicting self harm was cited for irresponsibly depicting a false narrative of gender transition.
“For me, the process of ‘Girl’ was a process of learning, of going into dialogue with perspectives that I wasn’t necessarily aware of,” said Dhont. “It was a process of learning about myself and about others. I’m very thankful for that experience. It transformed the way I make films. Every film, I think, you transform. But it did teach me a lot about perspective and how that’s incredible vital and important in making a movie.”
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CRAWFORD COUNTY — A southern Indiana judge previously mired in controversy has withdrawn from her race for reelection, according to the Crawford County Republican Party.
Crawford County Circuit Court Judge Sabrina Bell — one of three judges involved in a 2019 altercation that led to a shooting outside a downtown Indianapolis White Castle — said in a cryptic Facebook post Tuesday that she will "step away" after an undisclosed incident she was involved in.
Bell's post mentions Crawford County Sheriff Jeff Howell by name and states, "his deputies showed me no favoritism."
She wrote, "They turned in their reports immediately just like they would anything else. It's being handled by outside agencies to avoid conflict of interest just like anything else would be. Please do not blame him for my doing. He did his job."
Bell continued, "There is no conspiracy and nothing to find. Sometimes things are just what they are and people find themselves bored that someone's tragedy was not more exciting. That's the evil in this world. My time will come friends and I will share with you everything. I have nothing to hide and no reason to hold back any longer. I'm looking forward to speaking my truth and being able to heal from it and being free."
The Crawford County Republican Party said in a Facebook post that a special prosecutor has been appointed to a case involving Bell stemming from a recent incident but did not disclose what it had to do with.
"It is our understanding that (Bell) has suspended her campaign," the post states.
The post says the Crawford County Sheriff's Office responded to those incidents — which took place in the past week — and turned its findings over to the Prosecutor's Office, which then turned them over to the special prosecutor. It also says Indiana State Police is investigating the incidents in question.
"All steps have been taken by all involved, Republican and Democrat offices, to make sure this is being handled fairly by outside sources. If you are hearing otherwise, we strongly suggest you look at where the rumors originated. It is sad but all too often politicians take the stance of 'don’t let any disaster go to waste.'" the post reads.
WRTV has reached out to the Crawford County Prosecutor's Office, the Crawford County Sheriff's Office and Indiana State Police. We are waiting to hear back.
Bell was one of three judges who faced discipline charges in connection with a shooting May 1, 2019, at the White Castle at 55 W. South St.
Court documents filed in October 2019 in the Supreme Court detailed what happened that night involving Bell and fellow Crawford County judges Andrew Adams and Bradley Jacobs.
Just after 3 a.m., court documents say a blue SUV driven with both Alfredo Vazquez and Brandon Kaiser went by the group of judges outside the White Castle and yelled something at them. Bell then "extended her middle finger to the occupants of the SUV."
Court documents state Vazquez then parked the SUV and went over to where the judges were standing. A heated verbal altercation between the two groups turned into a physical confrontation between the four men and at some point during the encounter both Jacobs and Adams were shot.
Judges Adams and Jacobs were both taken to the hospital where they were treated for their injuries and later released. Detectives later arrested Adams and the two other men involved, Vazquez and Kaiser.
Judge Adams accepted a plea agreement to plead guilty to battery resulting in bodily injury on September 9. Under the plea agreement, prosecutors agreed to dismiss six additional charges against Adams. He received a suspended sentence of 365 days. Adams has also petitioned to be reinstated to the bench.
On October 11, 2019, the Indiana Commission of Judicial Qualifications filed disciplinary charges against the three judges; Bell, Adams and Jacobs.
Adams and Bell were both reinstated to the bench in December of that year after serving 30-day suspensions. Adams was ordered to serve a 60-day suspension.
WRTV Digital Content Producer Katie Cox contributed to this report.
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- WALLIX, the cybersecurity firm named a leader by Gartner, announced its continued growth plans across the USA, underpinned by two strategic hires ➡ Let's meet at the Gartner IAM Summit, in Las Vegas, on August 22nd to 24th !
- WALLIX has recruited two US-based executives and is in the process of developing key strategic alliances and forging new reseller partnerships to reinforce its "Channel First" sales model in the Americas.
- New executives Walter Lewis, SVP Americas Sales, and Richard A Weeks, SVP Global Alliances & Americas Channels, will expand WALLIX revenue and market presence in the United States of America and Canada.
PARIS, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WALLIX, (Euronext: ALLIX) a European cybersecurity software publisher and expert in access and identity solutions, creator of the WALLIX PAM4ALL unified solution, has today announced its continued growth plans across the USA, underpinned by two strategic hires. The company has recruited US-based executives and is in the process of developing key strategic alliances and forging new reseller partnerships to reinforce its "Channel First" sales model in the Americas. New executives Walter Lewis, SVP Americas Sales, and Richard A Weeks, SVP Global Alliances & Americas Channels, will expand WALLIX revenue and market presence in the United States of America and Canada.
"We are extremely pleased to announce that Walter and Richard have joined the WALLIX Team." said Didier Lesteven, Senior VP Sales Operations - Strategic Countries at WALLIX. "Bringing this level of executive talent on board will help us realize our goal of expanding revenue and market presence in the USA and Canada. Our expectation is to increase our international turnover by a factor of 7.5 by the end of 2025, mainly driven by our expansion in the Americas. Their experience in Identity Security sales, alliances and channels will help both our credibility and sales acceleration."
Walter Lewis is an experienced security sales executive, who started his career in technical project management, before making the move to professional services delivery leadership. Walter's transition from delivery into go-to-market responsibilities began while leading the North America information security practice, focusing on Identity and Access Management, Threat Vulnerability Management, and Governance, Risk and Compliance.
"I'm honored to join WALLIX at this critical point to help lead our sales and marketing expansion across the Americas and Canada." said Walter Lewis, Senior VP Sales USA at WALLIX. " Our scalable, integrated PAM4ALL solution is perfectly positioned to help both traditional IT, as well as operational technology (OT) customers on their Zero Trust journey, by simplifying Privileged Access Management (PAM) deployments, while providing the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in the PAM market. Our 2022 plan includes continued expansion of key reseller and Managed Service Provider (MSP) relationships, adding territory sales staff and scaling our geographical coverage."
Richard Weeks is an Identity Security indirect sales veteran, with a history of creating and managing effective technology alliances and implementing channel sales programs for global cyber firms. Richard began his tech career as a secure mainframe computer operator in the US Air Force and has represented well-known identity focused firms for the past twenty years.
"It's my privilege to join the team at WALLIX and help drive the increased visibility and market acceptance of the award winning PAM4ALL solution across our global technology alliances and Americas channel partners." said Richard Weeks, SVP Global Alliances & Americas Channels at WALLIX. "I am fortunate to have been involved as a pioneer with many of the early PAM market vendors and I have experienced firsthand the explosive growth of the Identity Security industry. The forecast for continued exponential growth in the global PAM market bodes well for WALLIX, considering our product simplicity and ease of deployment, our channel-first reputation and acknowledged European PAM market leadership. These factors will help us aggressively expand our presence across the USA and Canada."
Let's meet at the Gartner IAM Summit:
- In Las Vegas
- On August 22nd to 24th
- Booth #629
- Don't miss Didier Lesteven and Richard A Weeks speaking in an Executive Technology Strategy Session: "How to Overcome PAM Complexity & Reduce Cost" on 24th August at 9:45 am
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California woman opens home to people seeking abortion, pregnancy care
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – A California woman is offering help to women in states where abortion is now banned.
California still offers abortion protections, and Mariana Cervantes said that women wanting to travel to the state for those services could stay at her home.
Driving down El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego, some billboards let people know the state of California is a safe haven for abortions, while pro-life billboards provide an opposing view.
The debate has captivated the country since the Supreme Court announced the repeal of Roe v. Wade.
“I get it, pro-life and pro-choice, there are all these different options, but in the end, I fiercely believe that everyone should have the choice to their own body,” Cervantes said.
Cervantes said her stomach dropped when she heard the news.
“I was freaking out, and I was like, ‘OK, well I’m in California,’ and then Gavin Newsom was like, ‘This is a safe haven state, you guys are OK, we’re not going to do anything here, you guys are safe,’” she said. “My heart was just aching for my friends in Arizona.”
Cervantes is originally from Arizona but now lives in East San Diego County.
Her home state has banned abortions after 15 weeks, and the Planned Parenthood locations there have all paused abortions.
Cervantes said she knew she had to do something, so she tweeted that her doors were open to anyone traveling to California to get an abortion.
“If I can provide someone … help them get access with what they need like if they need an abortion or emergency care, I’m more than happy to help out,” she said.
Despite the backlash Cervantes said she’s received for offering help to those seeking abortions, she said, as a survivor of sexual assault, it’s also her way of giving back the support she received when she needed it the most.
“Just letting women know that they’re not alone,” she said. “We’re all in this fight. We’re all together, and especially right now, we need to stick together and fight for our rights and support women.”
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NBA Twitter, Celtics fans react to stunning KD trade request report originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The NBA offseason just got a LOT more interesting.
Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, according to multiple reports. It's a stunning plot twist for Brooklyn: Kyrie Irving announced earlier this week that he's picking up his player option to return to the Nets in 2022-23, and the expectation was that the Nets would run it back with a "Big Three" of Durant, Irving and Ben Simmons.
Instead, Durant apparently wants out following a disappointing campaign that ended with a first-round playoff sweep at the hands of the Boston Celtics.
The Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat reportedly are high on Durant's wish list, but the Nets likely will accept the best offer for the 12-time All-Star.
News of Durant wanting out sent shockwaves through the NBA, with Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid among the several players who reacted to the news on Twitter.
Meanwhile, others used the KD news as an opportunity to point out another example of Irving ruining a team. Assuming the Nets trade Durant, his partnership with Irving would have lasted just two seasons -- the same amount of time Kyrie spent with the Celtics before his acrimonious exit in 2019.
As for where Durant will end up: Phoenix and Miami are enticing ... but don't rule out LIV Golf.
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POKROVSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russia cut off natural gas to NATO members Poland and Bulgaria on Wednesday and threatened to do the same to other countries, using its most essential export in what was seen as a bid to punish and divide the West over its support for Ukraine.
The move, condemned by European leaders as “blackmail,” marked a dramatic escalation in the economic war of sanctions and countersanctions that has unfolded in parallel to the fighting on the battlefield.
The tactic, coming a day after the U.S. and other Western allies vowed to rush more and heavier weapons to Ukraine, could eventually force targeted nations to ration gas and could deal another blow to economies suffering from rising prices. At the same time, it could deprive Russia of badly needed income to fund its war effort.
Poland has been a major gateway for the delivery of weapons to Ukraine and confirmed this week that it is sending the country tanks. Just hours before Russia’s state energy giant Gazprom acted, Poland announced a new set of sanctions against the company and other Russian businesses and oligarchs.
Bulgaria, under a new liberal government that took office last fall, has cut many of its old ties to Moscow and likewise supported punitive measures against the Kremlin. It has also hosted Western fighter jets at a new NATO outpost on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast.
The gas cutsdo not immediately put the two countries in any dire trouble. Poland, especially, has been working for many years to line up other suppliers, and the continent is heading into summer, making gas less essential for households.
Also, Russian gas deliveries to both Poland and Bulgaria were expected to end later this year anyway.
Still, the cutoff and the Kremlin warning that other countries could be next sent shivers of worry through the 27-nation European Union. Germany, the largest economy on the continent, and Italy are among Europe’s biggest consumers of Russian natural gas, though they, too, have been taking steps to reduce their dependence on Moscow.
“It comes as no surprise that the Kremlin uses fossil fuels to try to blackmail us,” said EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “Today, the Kremlin failed once again in his attempt to sow division amongst member states. The era of Russian fossil fuel in Europe is coming to an end.”
Gazprom said it shut off the two countriesbecause they refused to pay in rubles, as President Vladimir Putin has demanded of “unfriendly” nations. The Kremlin said other countries may be cut off if they don’t agree to the payment arrangement.
Most European countries have publicly balked at Russia’s demand for rubles, but it is not clear how many have actually faced the moment of decision so far. Greece’s next scheduled payment to Gazprom is due on May 25, for example, and the government must decide then whether to comply.
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki told his country’s parliament that he believes Poland’s support for Ukraine — and the new sanctions imposed by Warsaw on Tuesday — were the real reasons behind the gas cutoff.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov called the suspension blackmail, adding: “We will not succumb to such a racket.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia views gas as a weapon for political blackmail and “sees a united Europe as a target.”
On the battlefield, fighting continued in the country’s east along a largely static front line some 300 miles (480 kilometers) long.
Russia claimed its missiles hit a batch of weapons that the U.S. and European nations had delivered to Ukraine. One person was killed and at least two were injured when rockets hit a residential neighborhood in Kharkiv.
Western officials, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss intelligence findings, said Russia has made slow progress in the Donbas region, with “minor gains,” including the capture of villages and small towns south of Izyum and on the outskirts of Rubizhne.
Serhiy Haidai, the governor of the Luhansk region, conceded that Russia has made minor progress in its advance on Rubizhne through its nearly constant bombardment, but that Ukrainian troops are fighting back and retreating only when there is nothing left to defend.
“There is no point of staying at the territory that has been fired so often, that every meter is well known,” he said.
The Western officials said some Russian troops have been shifted from the gutted southern port city of Mariupol to other parts of the Donbas. But some remain in Mariupol to fight Ukrainian forces holed up at the Azovstal steel plant, the last stronghold in the city. About 1,000 civilians were said to be taking shelter there with an estimated 2,000 Ukrainian defenders.
“The situation is very difficult. There are huge problems with water, food,” Serhii Volynskyi, commander of the marine unit inside the plant, said in a Facebook video message. He said hundreds of fighters and civilians were wounded and in need of medical help, and those inside included children, older people and disabled people.
Just across the border in Russia, an ammunition depot in the Belgorod region burned after several explosions were heard, the governor said. Blasts were also reported in Russia’s Kursk region near the border, and authorities in Russia’s Voronezh region said an air defense system shot down a drone.
Earlier this week, an oil storage facility in the Russian city of Bryansk was engulfed by fire.
Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak hinted at the country’s involvement in the fires, saying in a Telegram post that “karma (is) a harsh thing.”
In other developments:
— The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, said the safety level at Europe’s largest nuclear plant, now under Russian occupation in Ukraine, is like a “red light blinking” as his organization tries in vain to get access to the Zaporizhzhia power station for repairs.
— Amid rising tensions over gas, Moscow and Washington carried out a dramatic prisoner exchange, trading a Marine veteran jailed in Moscow for a convicted Russian drug trafficker serving a long prison sentence in the U.S.
With the help of Western arms, Ukrainian forces managed to thwart Russian forces’ attempt to storm Kyiv. Moscow now says its focus is the capture of the Donbas, Ukraine’s mostly Russian-speaking industrial heartland.
A defiant Putin vowed Russia will achieve its military goals, telling parliament, “All the tasks of the special military operation we are conducting in the Donbas and Ukraine, launched on Feb. 24, will be unconditionally fulfilled.”
Simone Tagliapietra, senior fellow at the Bruegel think tank in Brussels, said Russia’s goal in cutting off the flow of gas is to “divide and rule” — pit European countries against one another as they cast about for energy.
While Poland gets around 45% of its gas from Russia, it relies overwhelmingly on coal and said it was well prepared for the cutoff. It has ample gas in storage and will soon benefit from two pipelines coming on line, analyst Emily McClain of Rystad Energy said.
Bulgaria gets over 90% of its gas from Russia, but it could increase imports from Azerbaijan, and a pipeline connection to Greece is set to be completed later this year.
Dobrin Todorov, a resident of Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia, said the suspension is not a big problem.
“Ultimately, the choice between freedom and dignity or gas, the answer is clear, in favor of freedom and dignity,” Todorov said, adding that a lack of gas “cannot be compared to the hardship and tribulations that the Ukrainian people are currently suffering.”
Europe is not without its own leverage, since it is paying some $400 million a day to Russia for gas, money Putin would lose in a complete cutoff. Russia can, in theory, sell oil elsewhere — to India and China, for instance. But it doesn’t have the necessary pipelines in some cases, and it has only limited capacity to export gas by ship.
“The move that Russia did today is basically a move where Russia hurts itself,” von der Leyen said.
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Gambrell reported from Lviv, Ukraine and Gera reported from Warsaw, Poland. Associated Press journalists Jill Lawless in London, Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, David Keyton in Kyiv, Oleksandr Stashevskyi at Chernobyl, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, and AP staff around the world contributed to this report.
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This is a guest opinion column
In May, after two years of political push-back from Congressional delegations not chosen to house SPACECOM (U.S. Space Command) , the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Department of Defense (DoD) Inspector General (IG) confirmed that the U.S. Air Force (USAF) process to decide the best location for U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM) was appropriate, comprehensive, and permissible. SPACECOM is heading to Huntsville, Alabama.
Politics are almost always involved when the federal government decides to move work to a state. For example, the country’s largest employer, the DoD, spends over two billion dollars each year on installations and sometimes derelict infrastructure because well-funded and motivated politician’s rebuff another round of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC). This means that Members of Congress, who are tasked with being good stewards of our country’s purse, spend taxpayer dollars every year to keep funding unnecessary things. So, it’s not surprising that the stakes were high with SPACECOM, it’s just unfortunate it put the brakes on national security for multiple years.
Redstone Arsenal environmental study paves way for Space Command’s move to Alabama
Even as the front-runners to host the new SPACECOM headquarters, Senator Tommy Tuberville and the Alabama Congressional delegation refused to participate in a public tit-for-tat with other Congressional delegations. Alabama federal representatives worked quietly, diligently, and effectively to ensure the process was fair, legal, and impartial to all potential locations. The congressional delegation was effectively supported by Governor Kay Ivey and Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth, Huntsville municipal government, and countless individuals from throughout Alabama.
Let’s take a moment to look back at the history of the criteria based and legally sufficient site location analysis that selected Huntsville as the best location for SPACECOM. In December of 2018 former President Donald Trump directed DoD to establish SPACECOM as a combatant command, 16 years after its first iteration had been disestablished. In April of 2019 the USAF announced that the location of SPACECOM would be at one of six sites – three in Colorado and two other sites – as well as Huntsville.
But, after establishing SPACECOM in August of 2019 and in response to complaints from other states who wanted to be considered to host the HQ, the USAF was compelled to revise its approach to selecting the headquarters location. States that host bases located on a DOD space installation or co-located with a USSPACECOM-connected command would be allowed to self-nominate for consideration. Utilizing 21 different criteria during the evaluation phase the USAF publicly announced six finalists for the headquarters location, including Huntsville as the number one choice. During the subsequent selection phase, Huntsville was again ranked number one.
On January 13, 2021 Redstone Arsenal was named as the preferred location for United States Space Command Headquarters. According to the USAF public announcement, Huntsville was the best choice based on factors “related to mission, infrastructure capacity, community support, and cost to the Department of Defense.” Further, the USAF said that Huntsville “compared favorably across more of these factors than any other community.” Then, unrelated to the DoD/USAF basing decision but complimentary to its unbiased review of Redstone Arsenal, the U.S. News and World Report asserted in May 2022, what north Alabamans already knew, that based on a standardized methodology, Huntsville is an exceptional place to live, work, and raise a family.
In a letter Senator Tuberville sent a to Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed on May 18, 2022 he said that instead of supporting the decision, “politicians representing military installations which were not selected raised unsubstantiated claims that the selection was a politically-motivated decision by the previous administration.” As Senator Tuberville outlines, the facts demonstrate otherwise.
Rather than support the USAF and U.S. national security interests the Colorado delegation in particular mounted a political pressure campaign. First, there was the demand that President Joe Biden review and reverse the USAF basing decision. Then came a request for a GAO investigation which, in turn prompted a DoD IG review. It was a shocking change of opinion from members of Congress who previously endorsed the criteria-based selection process.
Ultimately, the DoD IG’s review found that “overall, we determined that the 2020 Basing Action process directed by the Secretary of Defense complied with Federal Law and DoD policy and that the process was reasonable.” Then, in June, the GAO found that the “the January 2021 selection of Redstone Arsenal as the preferred location for U.S. Space Command headquarters was consistent with the Air Force’s analysis” while identifying reasonable opportunities for improvement in future basing decisions.
So, unless the USAF disregards its own process and findings, finally after unbiased basing decisions and two years filled with multiple independent (and politically influenced) reviews Huntsville remains the right choice for SPACECOM Headquarters. From the beginning Huntsville was a preferred location and through an impartial and fair criteria-based analysis Rocket City emerged as the premier choice. Fortunately, complaining didn’t change that.
David F. Lasseter is a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, visiting fellow at the National Security Institute, and Founder of Horizons Global Solutions.
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Local restaurants face tequila shortage amid supply chain crisis
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - This Cinco de Mayo, tequila is getting harder to find and prices are rising.
Tequila is found in the majority of drinks here at local Mexican restaurants here in Tucson.
When it comes to shortages impacted by the supply chain, tequila is a little different. Experts say there were shortages before the pandemic and now things like the supply chain crisis and worker shortages are making it worse.
“All of our margaritas have tequila, we have tequila shots, we have palomas. I want to say like 90% of our drinks have tequila and if it’s not vodka, so it impacts us greatly,” Si Charro marketing manager Ami Fong said.
El Charro is celebrating 100 years of business in 2022. They’re one of many businesses feeling the impact of shortages, but now that the attention is turning to a tequila shortage, they say they’ve had to substitute some drinks because of the limited stock.
Fong says, “As far as the tequila shortage, I know and I have seen where we’ve been short on a couple of our signature tequilas that we carry.”
Si Charro CEO, Ray Flores, says he’s seen tequila shortages over the years, but he isn’t worried yet. He believes the shortage will primarily impact mass-produced tequila.
“It’s tequila farming, you know, farmers are going to need to turn their crops more. They may have shortages. They may move their workers over to other crops that are more profitable and they may want to hold onto what they produce. There’s also of course all the government issues that interplay with bringing product back and forth across the border,” he said.
What they’re seeing, supply chain expert said, is a little residual from the normal ebb and flow of the agave crop.
“I think that’s combined with the labor shortages we’re seeing that is really sort of exasperating it,” supply chain expert, Ken Gyure says.
There have been tequila shortages before, but the supply is being more impacted now than it has in the past. This is also driving up the cost about 15%.
“We’re going to see a lot of the distributors try and ration and make sure there is enough to go around,” he said.
Gyure says he expects to start seeing thinner stock at liquor stores as the demand continues to climb.
For those who are purchasing tequila whether it’s for your business or for yourself, his advice is to only buy what you need. Keep an eye on the stock, but don’t overbuy and hoard.
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Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part series. Part one was published on Friday.
Traveling back to the crime scene Wednesday afternoon, Council Member Joni Alexander retraced her steps — and the steps of the assailants who allegedly robbed her in front of her home early Sunday morning at gunpoint and then who fired their weapons several times as they fled.
Only a few blocks from her home on West Martin Place, Alexander’s belongings were found in an alley behind a house at 804 S. Chestnut St., where Pine Bluff police officers later arrested one of the three suspects, Rodney Whitmore, 30, who was at a neighboring home when officers came to the scene.
At 11:14 a.m. Sunday, June 26, Whitmore was read his Miranda rights. According to the report, Whitmore allegedly admitted to being involved in the robbery. He stated that he did not know the names of the other two suspects. Whitmore was held on charges of aggravated robbery and theft of property and transported to the Jefferson County jail.
Officers stated that during the investigation, one witness reported seeing Whitmore with a black purse and a handgun. The witness also said Whitmore allegedly said he robbed a woman and that was how he obtained the purse, according to police.
As Alexander looked around the house on South Chestnut Street on Wednesday, her burned purse and belongings were still there in a trashed alley behind the development of homes.
On Sunday, Alexander’s sister had pinged Alexander’s phone to the 800 block of Chestnut Street to the exact location where her stolen items were found.
“Me, my mom, my pastor and my husband came over here to get the purse or just to see what all was down here,” said Alexander, who added that it was her pastor who also found a rifle, a backpack and shoes.
An AR-15-type rifle, partially buried undersome leaves, was recovered by crime scene technician MD Shahriyar, who was called to process the area. Shahriyar looked inside the backpack and located a Glock 42. According to the report, the weapons had been reported stolen March 27 from a location in Pine Bluff.
As Alexander revisited the area where her belongings were found, she met a neighbor who said he has had similar experiences with gun violence in the area.
“I’d done been there and done that. I got two babies of my own. I’m just trying to get my life together,” said the young man who added that he is wanting to move out of the neighborhood.
The young man described criminal activity in the neighborhood as recently as two weeks ago, as well as continual theft.
A s t h e yo u n g m a n shared his story, Alexander made the point that some citizens who are less fortunate cannot escape the terror of crime because they do not have the means with which to move.
Alexander also said the trauma of being robbed at gunpoint has changed her perspective on many aspects of life, including her decision not to seek re-election.
“It makes a lot of things make more sense,” Alexander said. “It’s going to allow me to move differently with some things that I am going to pursue in the future because I don’t ever want to be in a situation like that again because I couldn’t imagine how I would feel if I saw a video of my loved one in that situation. It would break my heart.” People with troubled backgrounds, a failed education system, a lack of resources for the police d e pa r t m e n t , co d e e nforcement challenges and slumlords’ inattention to maintaining property were some of factors that Alexander keyed in on as she described what she felt are issues contributing to violence in Pine Bluff.
A l exa n d e r sa i d s h e hopes that by sharing her story, she will help regular citizens start exposing the things that are going on in the community and stop caring about what people will think.
“It’s really now a matter of life and death,” Alexander said. “At the end of the day, they still know where I live.” Though not shocked that someone got robbed in her neighborhood, Alexander is still processing the fact that it happened to her.
“It just so happened it was me this time,” she said. “This is what I’ve always … known that could happen. I didn’t think we were to the point that it would be that extreme.” Alexander said she wants her experience to be a warning to everyone, including elected officials and prominent community members who are planning and making decisions for the city.
“This stuff out here is real and no matter what you do, it doesn’t matter if you are not addressing our true issues that are affecting people every single day,” she said. “We got to stop being ashamed of that. The part that we need to be ashamed of is not doing something about it.”
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said Wednesday his government has no plans to pursue its own nuclear deterrent in the face of growing North Korean nuclear threats, as he urged the North to return to dialogue aimed at exchanging denuclearization steps for economic benefits.
Yoon’s comments during a news conference came hours after South Korea’s military detected the North firing two cruise missiles from a region near its capital Pyongyang toward its western waters, extending a torrid streak in weapons testing. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff didn’t immediately confirm other details, including how far the weapons flew.
Tensions could rise further next week as the United States and South Korea kick off their biggest combined military training in years to counter the North Korean threat. The North describes such drills as invasion rehearsals and has often responded to them with missile tests or other provocations.
Yoon told reporters South Korea doesn’t desire political change in North Korea that’s brought by force and he called for diplomacy aimed at building sustainable peace between the rivals amid tensions over the North’s accelerating weapons program.
Yoon’s comments came days after he proposed an “audacious” economic assistance package to North Korea if it abandons its nuclear weapons program, while avoiding harsh criticism of the North after it threatened “deadly” retaliation over a COVID-19 outbreak it blames on the South.
Yoon’s proposal for large-scale aid in food and healthcare and modernizing power and port infrastructure resembled previous South Korean offers that were rejected by North Korea, which is speeding its development of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles, seen by leader Kim Jong Un as his strongest guarantee of survival.
Still, Yoon expressed hope for “meaningful dialogue” with North Korea over his plan and stressed that Seoul is willing to provide corresponding economic rewards at each step of a phased denuclearization process if the North commits to a genuine “roadmap” toward fully abandoning its weapons program.
“We are not telling them to ‘denuclearize entirely first and then we will provide,’” Yoon said. “What we are saying is that we will provide the things we can in correspondence to their steps if they only show a firm determination (toward denuclearization).”
Inter-Korean ties have worsened amid a stalemate in larger nuclear negotiations between North Korea and the U.S. that derailed in early 2019 because of disagreements over a relaxation of crippling U.S.-led sanctions on the North in exchange for disarmament steps.
North Korea has ramped up its missile testing to a record pace in 2022, launching more than 30 ballistic weapons so far, including its first intercontinental ballistic missiles in nearly five years.
The heighted testing activity underscores North Korea’s dual intent to advance its arsenal and force the United States to accept the idea of the North as a nuclear power so it can negotiate economic and security concessions from a position of strength, experts say. Kim could up the ante soon as there are indications that the North is preparing to conduct its first nuclear test since September 2017, when it claimed to have developed a thermonuclear weapon to fit on its ICBMs.
While Kim’s ICBMs get much of the international attention, North Korea is also expanding its range of nuclear-capable, short-range missiles that can target South Korea. Kim has punctuated his weapons development with threats to proactively use his nuclear weapons in conflicts against the South or the U.S., which experts say communicate an escalating nuclear doctrine that could increase concerns for its neighbors.
Yoon has vowed to strengthen the South’s defenses through its alliance with the United States by resuming large-scale military training that was canceled or downsized during the Trump years and boosting the South’s missile defenses. The Biden administration has also reaffirmed U.S. commitments to defending South Korea and Japan, including “extended deterrence,” referring to an assurance to defend its allies with its full military capabilities, including nuclear.
But some experts say it’s becoming clear South Korea has no clear way to counter the leverage North Korea has with its nukes, expressing concerns that Washington might hesitate to defend its ally in the event of war when Kim’s ICBMs would pose a potential threat to mainland American cities.
Some South Koreans have called for the reintroduction of tactical U.S. nuclear weapons that were removed from the South in the 1990s, or for Seoul to pursue its own deterrent.
Yoon dismissed the possibility of the latter during the news conference, saying that Seoul will stay committed to an international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.
“I believe the NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty) regime is a very important and necessary premise for permanent world peace,” Yoon said, expressing hope that the U.S. deterrence strategy for its allies could evolve to counter the North’s growing threat.
Yoon’s comments came after North Korea last week claimed a widely disputed victory over COVID-19 but also blamed South Korea for the outbreak. North Korea insists leaflets and other objects flown across the border by activists spread the virus, an unscientific claim Seoul describes as “ridiculous.”
North Korea has a history of dialing up pressure on South Korea when it doesn’t get what it wants from the United States, and there are concerns that North Korea’s threat portends a provocation, which could include a nuclear or missile test or even border skirmishes. Some experts say North Korea may stir up tensions around joint military exercises between the allies that start next week.
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Biden says monkeypox cases something to ‘be concerned about’
PYEONGTAEK, South Korea (AP) - President Joe Biden said Sunday that recent cases of monkeypox that have been identified in Europe and the United States were something “to be concerned about.”
In his first public comments on the disease, Biden added: “It is a concern in that if it were to spread it would be consequential.”
The president was asked about the disease as he spoke to reporters at Osan Air Base in South Korea, where he visited troops before taking off for Japan to continue his first trip to Asia as president.
“They haven’t told me the level of exposure yet but it is something that everybody should be concerned about,” Biden said. He added that work was underway to determine what vaccine might be effective.
Jake Sullivan, Biden’s national security adviser, told reporters aboard the flight to Tokyo that the United States has a supply of “vaccine that is relevant to treating monkeypox.”
“We have vaccine available to be deployed for that purpose,” he said. Sullivan said Biden was getting regular updates on the outbreak.
Monkeypox is rarely identified outside of Africa, but as of Friday, there were 80 confirmed cases worldwide, including at least two in the United States, and another 50 suspected ones.
Although the disease belongs to the same virus family as smallpox, its symptoms are milder. People usually recover within two to four weeks without needing to be hospitalized, but the disease occasionally is deadly.
The virus originates in primates and other wild animals and causes fever, body aches, chills and fatigue in most patients. People with severe cases can develop rash and lesions on the face, hands and other parts of the body.
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Megerian reported from Washington. Associated Press writer Darlene Superville in Washington contributed reporting.
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LONDON and NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Partners Capital Investment Group today announced that Christoph Günther and Dr. Michael Viehs have joined the firm as Head of Public Equities and Global Head of Sustainable Investing, respectively. Partners Capital is a leading global Outsourced Investment Office with $48B in client assets under management.
Günther, based in New York, takes on the role of Head of Public Equities, previously held by Alex Band, who now serves as Co-Chief Investment Officer of Partners Capital alongside Suzanne Streeter. Günther, reporting to Band, will lead the firm's public equities investment strategy, focusing on identifying and building deep asset manager partnerships to drive outperformance for the firm's clients.
"Christoph is a veteran investor who is an invaluable addition to the firm's leadership team," said Band. "In today's market environment, we are ever more focused on ensuring that our public equities portfolios are appropriately oriented around the best risk-adjusted investment opportunities. Christoph brings many years of experience to help us navigate the environment."
Prior to joining the firm, Günther was an Executive Director at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, in the Alternative Investments and Manager Selection group. He most recently led the group's research efforts in fundamental hedge fund strategies and acted as Co-Chair of the manager selection investment committee. Christoph received his Diplom-Kaufmann from the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt and is a CFA Charterholder.
"I am excited to have joined Partners Capital," said Günther. "The firm has an excellent reputation for the quality of its investment process and strength of relationships with established and emerging asset managers. I look forward to helping our clients take advantage of the ever-evolving opportunities in equities."
Viehs joins as Global Head of Sustainable Investing and will be based in London. He brings extensive experience in integrating ESG and sustainability factors into investment processes across asset classes. Viehs' responsibilities include engaging with asset managers on ESG integration, working with Partners Capital's clients on developing their sustainable investing policies, as well as further developing the firm's ESG reporting capabilities. He will report directly to Arjun Raghavan, Chief Executive Officer of Partners Capital.
"Partners Capital was founded on the principles of integrity, independence and responsible investing. Working with our clients and asset managers to implement best practice sustainable investment approaches can create real impact on our society and environment," said Raghavan. "Michael brings a unique perspective to this area given the combination of his academic background and ESG integration experience with asset managers."
Viehs joins Partners Capital from Federated Hermes Limited, where he was Head of ESG Integration. Prior to this, he was a researcher at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford, and is currently a part-time lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences, Upper Austria. His research on responsible investment, corporate governance, and stewardship has been published in widely acknowledged journals, such as Corporate Governance: An International Review, Economic Letters and Economic Policy. Michael holds a B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. from Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics in the Netherlands.
"I am very excited to be joining Partners Capital," said Viehs. "Over the last few years, it became apparent that sustainable investing is more than just a trend – it is here to stay. I am looking forward to working with our clients and asset managers to establish more authentic and meaningful sustainable investing approaches."
About Partners Capital
Partners Capital is a global outsourced investment office acting for highly regarded endowments and foundations, senior investment professionals and sophisticated ultra-high-net-worth families in Europe, North America and Asia. The firm manages $48B in assets and has 270 employees across its seven global offices.1 Additional information on Partners Capital may be found at http://www.partners-cap.com.
Contact
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WFO MEDFORD Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, August 18, 2022
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1039 PM PDT Wed Aug 17 2022
...Abundant Lightning On Dry Fuels Expected Thursday...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR
ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 281,
284, 285, 617, 621, 622, 623, 624, AND 625...
* Impacts: Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in
new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to
fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial attack resources could
be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible.
* Affected area: - In northern CA, portions of Fire Zones 280...
281...284 and 285. In zone 280, this includes the McKinney Fire
and Scott Valley. In zones 281, 284,and 285 this includes
Yreka, Macdoel, Tennant, Canby, Alturas, and portions of the
Klamath and Modoc National Forests. In southern Oregon, portions
of Fire Zones 617...620...621... 622...623... 624...and 625,
including the Windigo Fire, Ashland, Medford, Prospect, Crater
Lake, Toketee Falls, Klamath Falls, Chemult, Paisley, Lakeview,
and portions of the Umpqua, Rogue River- Siskiyou, and Fremont-
Winema National Forests.
* Thunderstorms: Isolated into Thursday morning, then scattered
Thursday afternoon and evening with abundant lightning. Storms
may be on the dry side through Thursday morning, then become
wetter. Winds will be gusty and erratic in and near
thunderstorms.
* View the hazard area in detail at:
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Abundant lightning on existing very dry fuels could cause
numerous new fire ignitions. Gusty and erratic outflow winds
could also create extreme fire growth potential.
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Touchstone Ultra Short Income ETF pursues income with a multi-sector, lower-duration approach.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Touchstone Investments, known for its Distinctively Active® mutual funds, announced the launch of its fourth actively managed exchange traded fund (ETF), the Touchstone Ultra Short Income ETF (TUSI: Cboe BZX). The ETFs mark the natural expansion of Touchstone's Distinctively Active investment philosophy through an ETF structure, providing shareholders with more investment options.
Each of the four ETFs has a corresponding Touchstone mutual fund that shares a similar core investment strategy. The four that have launched over the last few weeks are:
- Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities ETF (SIO: NYSE Arca) -- The expanded opportunity set of this multi-sector bond strategy provides the flexibility to invest effectively in a variety of different markets and is focused on providing a high and consistent level of income and total return. (Inception: July 21, 2022)
- Touchstone US Large Cap Focused ETF (LCF: Cboe BZX) -- This Fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in U.S.-listed equity securities that have a market capitalization at the time of purchase above $5 billion and focuses on investing in companies with reasonable valuations combined with distinctive barriers to entry in their respective markets. (Inception: July 27, 2022)
- Touchstone Dividend Select ETF (DVND: NYSE Arca) -- This Fund seeks a high level of current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in a portfolio of dividend-paying, large-capitalization equities which have the potential to support reliable, growing dividends along with reasonable valuations. (Inception: August 2, 2022)
- Touchstone Ultra Short Income ETF (TUSI: Cboe BZX) -- This Fund seeks maximum total return consistent with the preservation of capital by primarily investing in a diversified portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities; its portfolio is managed to maintain an effective duration of one year or less under normal market conditions. (Inception: August 4, 2022)
Touchstone's ETFs have the potential to provide excess returns and complement most investment portfolios; seek to reduce unintended risks and offer the flexibility to capture upside potential and limit downside risk relative to an index; and provide the potential for a more tax-efficient, cost competitive and transparent way to access Touchstone investment strategies with no investment minimum.
Distinctively Active management has long been the hallmark of Touchstone's investment philosophy, so extending its Distinctively Active approach into ETFs is a natural expansion of Touchstone's core competencies. Touchstone's commitment to being Distinctively Active means executing a fully integrated and rigorous process for identifying and collaborating with best-in-class asset managers to sub-advise the firm's funds. The four new Touchstone ETFs are sub-advised by Fort Washington Investment Advisors, a long-time sub-advisor of the Touchstone Funds.
For more information about these Touchstone ETF offerings, please visit: Touchstone ETFs
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.
Fixed-income securities can lose their value as interest rates rise and are subject to credit risk which is the risk of deterioration in the financial condition of an issuer and/or general economic conditions that can cause the issuer to not make timely payments of principal and interest also causing the securities to decline in value and an investor can lose principal. When interest rates rise, the price of debt securities generally falls. Longer-term securities are generally more volatile. Investment grade debt securities may be downgraded by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (NRSRO) to below investment grade status. Non-investment grade debt securities, which are considered speculative with respect to the issuers' ability to make timely payments of interest and principal, may lack liquidity and can have more frequent and larger price changes than other debt securities.
Equities are subject to market volatility and loss. Large-cap companies which may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges. There is no guarantee that dividend-paying companies will declare dividends in the future or that dividends, if declared, will remain at current levels or increase over time. Securities that pay dividends may be sensitive to changes in interest rates, and as interest rates rise or fall, the prices of such securities may fall. Mid-cap companies may be subject to more erratic market movements than stocks of larger, more established companies. Funds that focus their investments in specific sectors may have greater risk that adverse circumstances will have greater impact on a fund that does not do so. A fund which is non-diversified, which means that it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a limited number of issuers, may be subject to greater risks.
Touchstone exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are actively managed and do not seek to replicate a specific index. ETFs are bought and sold through an exchange at the then current market price, not net asset value (NAV), and are not individually redeemed from the fund. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV when traded on an exchange. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. There can be no guarantee that an active market for ETFs will develop or be maintained, or that the ETFs' listing will continue or remain unchanged.
Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and the summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. To obtain a prospectus or a summary prospectus, contact your financial professional or download and/or request one at TouchstoneInvestments.com/resources or call Touchstone at 800-638-8194. Please read the prospectus and/or summary prospectus carefully before investing.
Investment return and principal value of an investment in a Fund will fluctuate so that investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Touchstone's commitment to being Distinctively Active has purposeful intent. Recognizing that not all fund companies are created equal, we actively apply an integrated and rigorous approach for identifying and partnering with highly-skilled asset managers who act in a sub-advisory capacity. Their expertise, disciplined investment processes and employment of active management provide the differentiation required for robust portfolio construction. Touchstone offers a full breadth of investment options across styles and asset classes, including U.S. equity, international equity, income and multi-asset funds. The Touchstone Funds are advised by Touchstone Advisors, Inc., a registered investment adviser, and are distributed nationally through intermediaries including broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, institutions and others by Touchstone Securities, Inc., a registered broker-dealer and member FINRA/SIPC. Touchstone, Touchstone Funds and Touchstone Investments are federal service mark registrations and applications owned by IFS Financial Services, Inc. Touchstone Securities, Inc., Touchstone Advisors, Inc., and IFS Financial Services, Inc., are members of Western & Southern Financial Group. For more information, please visit TouchstoneInvestments.com.
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. (Fort Washington) is a diversified asset management firm offering a wide range of investment solutions to a diverse set of clients and valued partners, including insurance companies, endowments, foundations, religious orders, not-for-profits, public employee retirement systems, Taft-Hartley entities, corporations operating in numerous industries, as well as individuals and families. The firm applies well-defined investment values across the diverse lineup of strategies that we offer covering asset classes and solutions within both public and private equity, cash and short duration fixed income, investment grade fixed income, asset-liability management, leveraged credit, multi-sector fixed income, private placements, private debt, midstream energy, securitized credit, and others. For more information, please visit FortWashington.com.
Founded in Cincinnati in 1888 as The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company, Western & Southern Financial Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, is the parent company of a group of diversified financial services businesses. Its assets owned ($66 billion) and managed ($35 billion) totaled $101 billion as of June 30, 2022. Western & Southern is one of the strongest life insurance groups in the world. Its seven life insurance subsidiaries (The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company, Western-Southern Life Assurance Company, Columbus Life Insurance Company, Gerber Life Insurance Company, Integrity Life Insurance Company, The Lafayette Life Insurance Company, and National Integrity Life Insurance Company) maintain very strong financial ratings. Other member companies include Eagle Realty Group, LLC; Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.;1 IFS Financial Services, Inc.; Touchstone Advisors, Inc.;1 Touchstone Securities, Inc.;2 W&S Brokerage Services, Inc.;1,2 and W&S Financial Group Distributors, Inc. Western & Southern is the title sponsor of seven major community events every year, including the Western & Southern Open, a premier event in the U.S. Open Series played each August by the world's top-ranked professional male and female tennis players. Review our current financial ratings.
Touchstone ETFs are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, Inc.*
*A registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA.
Touchstone and Fort Washington are members of Western & Southern Financial Group.
Not FDIC Insured | No Bank Guarantee | May Lose Value
ETF-3339-2208
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Kendall Jenner's award-winning brand will expand its footprint in China this August
LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 818 Tequila, the award-winning sustainable tequila brand founded by Kendall Jenner, announced today its expansion into China through a partnership with ChinaBev LLC, China's leading independent importer and distributor of foreign spirits brands.
China is a dynamic market and the largest consumer of spirits in the world. For 818 Tequila, China is a perfect opportunity to reach an excited young market.
"818 Tequila is thrilled to take its first step outside North America with ChinaBev, an industry-leading importer and distributor of alcoholic beverages in China," said Mike Novy, 818 Tequila president and COO. "Our US launch in May 2021 sparked interest globally, which quickly led to our expansion into the Caribbean and most recently, Canada. Partnering with ChinaBev is a natural next step in bringing our ultra-smooth, award-winning liquid to consumers globally."
Starting August 18, 2022, ChinaBev will launch 818 Tequila in a curated group of premium on-premise listings in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Shenzhen. This will be supported by limited nationwide e-commerce before rolling out to all major cities across Mainland China in October where the primary focus will be on on-premise and direct to consumer e-commerce channels.
"ChinaBev is thrilled to partner with Kendall, Mike and the 818 team to bring 818 Tequila to China for the first time," said Paul Gelinas, ChinaBev co-founder. "818's super-smooth flavor profile and unique brand voice will allow us to reach beyond the limitations of China's traditional tequila category, while engaging a broad audience both on-premise and through e-commerce. We look forward to working with 818 to become the super-premium category leader in our market, and to building greater awareness of high-quality tequila here in China."
Crafted from 100% Blue Weber Agave in Jalisco, Mexico, 818 Tequila features three expressions – Blanco, Reposado and Añejo, and is currently available across the U.S and Canada, and in select markets in the Caribbean.
About 818 Tequila:
Founded by Kendall Jenner, 818 Tequila is an award-winning, hand-crafted tequila brand. Produced using traditional methods in Jalisco, Mexico at a family owned and operated distillery, the brand has won 25 blind tasting awards across eight major industry competitions, including Best Reposado Tequila from the World Tequila Awards, Platinum Award from the SIP Awards, Chairman's Trophy from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, Triple Gold from the MicroLiquor Spirit Awards, Top 100 Spirits from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, and Innovation Award from the SIP Awards. Sustainably produced from one hundred percent Weber Blue agaves, 818 Tequila features three variations – a Blanco, Reposado and Añejo. For more information, follow @drink818 on Instagram or visit www.drink818.com.
About ChinaBev:
ChinaBev LLC is Mainland China's leading independent importer and distributor of foreign spirits brands. The company is Headquartered in Beijing, with warehouses in each key region of China, and sales representatives in all major city markets. ChinaBev operates e-commerce flagships on T-Mall and JD.com with over 300,000 followers, and operates the "League of Masters" bartender training program in Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 cities across the country. The company was founded in 2010 in Beijing by American and Chinese partners. Senior leadership includes long-term alumni of Pernod Ricard China, Brown-Forman China, and Bacardi China.
Chinabev is also the co-owner of Commune, China's largest on-premise alcohol retail chain, recently valued at over $1.2B USD, with 83 locations in over 30 cities across Mainland China. For more information, visit www.ChinaBev.com.
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Dog tests positive for meth after walk
SAN DIEGO (KFMB) - Roger Dunn knew something was wrong after his 3-year-old dog, Zelda, started acting strange after their walk around the neighborhood.
Zelda usually has lots of energy and walks up to six miles a day. Sunday’s walk was nothing out of the ordinary, but how she acted afterwards was.
“She began moving her leg erratically, and it got more and more complicated. She became very frightened,” he said.
Dunn immediately rushed Zelda to the vet.
“They screened her urine because they suspected she had some sort of drug effect. They found methamphetamine and amphetamine, two separate things,” he said.
Zelda was put on an IV with a sedative for more than 36 hours. She will be checked soon for liver damage.
Dunn posted to the NextDoor app to warn his neighbors.
“Several people have replied their dogs have had a similar events happen, so there’s reason for concern,” he said.
The veterinarian told Dunn that in the past three days, they had seen four similar cases.
“In the years that I’ve lived here, as everyone on this block and these blocks will tell you, things have gotten considerably more hectic through the years,” Dunn said.
Zelda is at home recovering.
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In a world packed with swanky resorts and spa hotels, sometimes you just want to chill at someplace smaller and quirkier, independently owned, slower paced, and artfully designed with a vibe to match your trip.
Boutique hotels are the antidote to cookie-cutter stays with copy-pasted accommodations, and Palm Springs is home to dozens hailed for their attention to style and design. Ahead are eight boutique hotels that are small in size, big on imagination, and unmistakably Palm Springs, with not a bland, beige room among them.
These boutique hotels have 32 rooms max and show the range Palm Springs has to offer: sleek mid-century marvels, reimagined roadside motels, historic adobes, Moroccan villas, and even a suite where Marilyn Monroe herself once slept.
All are near – if not smack-dab in – the heart of downtown but just secluded enough to give you some breathing room. They’re all within easy reach of top-rated restaurants, nightlife, art galleries, casinos, and more, and with parking plentiful in Palm Springs, a short drive or bike ride can have you almost anywhere you want to be.
Rating on Booking.com: 8.9 out of 10 stars, with 350+ reviews
Why it’s great: This boutique hotel has washed its hands of stodgy hotel formalities, like front desks and landlines, relying instead on technology we use daily, like text and email. Built brand new in 2016 in the mid-century modern style the desert is known for, Arrive Palm Springs is a new generation of a boutique hotel.
What to know: Arrive has only 32 rooms, each bright and contemporary, with hardwoods, swanky tropical wallpaper, Apple TV, and free WiFi. Outside lies plenty of space for socializing, including a popping 66-foot pool, a 20-foot spa, private cabanas, fire pits, and an 80-seat poolside restaurant and bar. Cartel Coffee Lab brews perfect cups in its beautiful little spot within Arrive, with an ice cream shop right next door, rotating through 16 gourmet scoops every day. We hear the Coachella Valley Date is a can’t miss.
Find it: 1551 North Palm Canyon Drive, 760-507-1650 or text 760-227-7037
Rating on Booking.com: 9.4 out of 10 stars, with 200+ reviews
Why it’s great: A stay at the 28-room Holiday House is worth it for the decor alone. This boutique hotel feels like staying in your fashionable friend’s very chic beach house. It’s full of playful patterns and bold colors, framed art from greats like Hockney and Lichtenstein, with buoyant pops of royal blue uniting everything into an artful whole.
What to know: Holiday House’s onsite eatery The Pantry serves poolside riffs on resort favorites like lobster rolls and little gem salads, with popular Taco Tuesday and Fried Chicken Friday dinners each week. Worth noting: Holiday House, like many other boutique hotels in Palm Springs, hosts adults 21 and over only, and there are no phones or TVs in guest rooms, because vacation.
Find it: 200 W. Arenas Road, 760-320-8866
Rating on Booking.com: 9.3 stars out of 10, with 500+ reviews
Why it’s great: 27 chic, bohemian guest rooms comprise Les Cactus Palm Springs in a mix of cozy suites and petite studios. This whimsical boutique hotel is a historic 1930s property punched up with an earthy palette of salmon, fir green, raw wood, and rattan, then sweetened with top-rated service and an affordable price point.
What to know: The compact courtyard of this pet-friendly hotel packs in a heated pool, spa, and massage room, as well as poolside chaises, a breezy garden full of hammocks, and fire-pit seating. Breakfast is on the house each morning, and free bikes on site make for easy outdoor adventuring.
Find it: 555 S. Warm Sands Drive, 760-422-5500
Rating on Booking.com: 8.8 out of 10 stars, with 250+ reviews
Why it’s great: Korakia Pensione shows another side of Palm Springs, one of old-world romance with the rustic charm of arched doorways, vine-covered walls, mosaic fountains, and airy courtyards. Behind grand Moorish gates stand 28 stunning Mediterranean and Moroccan bungalows, guesthouses, and villas set among expansive gardens of olive trees, date palms, and bougainvillea.
What to know: These two lush acres were once private estates of celebrities of yesteryear, now combined to create this otherworldly pensione with flavors of Tuscany and coastal North Africa. The courtyards set the scene for magical daily rituals, from homemade breakfasts alfresco, Moroccan tea service each afternoon, and hundreds of lanterns that flicker throughout the balmy night.
Find it: 257 S. Patencio Road, 760-864-6411
Rating on Booking.com: 9.5 out of 10 stars, with 100+ reviews
Why it’s great: Originally built in the 1960s, The Weekend is fresh off a million-dollar reno. The 10-suite boutique hotel is a chic, timeless space that, while modern and functional, is rooted in mid-century simplicity. Behind cheerful orange doors, each suite comes with fully-stocked kitchens and pool views, Slim Aarons’ iconic Palm Springs photography hanging throughout, and private patios complete with chaises and swinging basket chairs.
What to know: Unlike many boutique hotels in Palm Springs, The Weekend is a child- and pet-friendly hotel. Its spacious two-bedroom suites are well suited for families and large groups.
Find it: 111 S. Vía Las Palmas, 760-303-4162
Rating on Booking.com: 8.9 out of 10 stars, with 130+ reviews
Why it’s great: Yep, Casa Cody, as in William “Buffalo Bill” Cody. This boutique hotel is a piece of Palm Springs history: the city’s longest operating hotel founded in the 1920s by a relative of Buffalo Bill and a designated Class 1 historic site.
What to know: Casa Cody’s exteriors honor its adobe hacienda architecture, while interiors take a more contemporary approach to Southwestern style. Accommodations are a mix of 30 studios and suites in four freestanding homes tucked about the estate, many with full kitchens, private patios, and fireplaces. Pathways wind through rambling gardens to connect its two swimming pools, outdoor tubs and showers, an edible garden, and wide-open lawns.
Find it: 175 S. Cahuilla Road, 760-320-9346
Rating on Booking.com: 8.5 out of 10 stars, with 100+ reviews
Why it’s great: Fun, not loud. Private, not isolated. Colorful, not chaotic. The Monkey Tree Hotel strikes a balance of mid-century design and cheeky twists. Built in the ’60s by starchitect Albert Frey, Monkey Tree’s 16 suites surround a central pool, each with its own eclectic design and pool-facing patio. Lawn games, mountain views, and pool floaties make for a picture-perfect outdoor setup, and a generous BYOB policy ensures the fun never ends.
What to know: Local lore has it that the Monkey Tree’s Presidential Suite is so named for then-President John F. Kennedy, who once rendezvoused with Marilyn Monroe in that very room.
Find it: 2388 E. Racquet Club Road, 760-322-6059
Rating on Booking.com: 9.4 out of 10 stars, with 70+ reviews
Why it’s great: This Palm Springs boutique hotel is bursting with art. Fleur Noire’s 21 Spanish-style casitas are each painted an inky black, on which graphic floral murals blossom in vivid detail. Inside each casita, bungalow, and suite, supersized botanicals punch up palette-cooling neutrals for quietly stylish spaces.
What to know: In the mood for bubbly but don’t want to leave your lounge chair? Fleur Noire’s speakeasy La Boisson delivers champagne and rosé poolside with just a text. Or stock up on free snacks and seltzers at Fleur Noire’s communal pantry before hitting the town, the shops, the trails, or wherever your day takes you.
Find it: 1555 N. Indian Canyon Drive, 760-459-3865
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HOUSTON — Why could shopping at Amazon get more expensive during this holiday season?
Surcharge for third-party sellers on Amazon
Not everything you buy on Amazon is actually coming from Amazon. According to The Wall Street Journal, more than half of the items sold by the site are from third-party sellers.
The retail behemoth fulfills the orders using its massive network of warehouses and drivers to get the products to your door. The third-party sellers pay a fee to Amazon for those services.
According to reports, Amazon is now upping the cost for those third-party sellers over the holiday shopping season. It told sellers it would impose a 35-cent surcharge on each item coming out of its fulfillment centers between October 15 and January 14.
Smaller sellers hit harder by Amazon surcharge
Amazon says it is making the move to combat the rising costs of fulfilling those orders.
While 35 cents per order doesn’t sound like a lot, it can be a pretty big hit to smaller sellers with less expensive items.
No matter how pricey the product retail experts say you should expect that cost to be passed on to buyers. Amazon is defending the practice by pointing out that FedEx and UPS have charged holiday surcharges in the past.
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MIAMI, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CEO Coaching International, the leading executive coaching firm for growth-focused CEOs and entrepreneurs globally, is pleased to announce Shep Moyle as its newest Partner and Coach.
Moyle has been a leading entrepreneur, CEO, chairman, family business owner, and community leader for over three decades. He has deep experience in retail e-commerce, branding, digital marketing, acquisitions, on-demand manufacturing, and personalization across a variety of platforms, as well as supply chain and sourcing expertise. He is also deeply experienced in family business dynamics and transitions, crisis management, accessing capital, and navigating/anticipating business challenges and difficulties.
As CEO and Chairman of Shindigz (his 96-year-old family business) for over 30 years, Moyle averaged 20% growth every year for 20+ years and built it into the third largest specialty branded retailer of party supplies, decoration, and personalized items globally. During his leadership and family ownership, the company sold over $2 billion worth of products in over 55 countries, more than half of which were manufactured by the company.
"I am excited to welcome Shep Moyle to our team of world-class coaches," said Mark Moses, CEO and Founding Partner of CEO Coaching International. "He has had an incredibly successful career spanning several decades at one of the country's largest party supply retailers, expanding the company to offer over 14,000 SKUs across seven different brands and multiple channels and generating massive sales from new and innovative products. I look forward to seeing him use his expertise to help others also achieve success and Make BIG Happen."
"I am thrilled to be a part of the most accomplished coaching team on the planet," Moyle said. "As I enter my next professional chapter, I want to give back and help other entrepreneurs reach their dreams for their business and their family just as I did. Scaling and growing a business is one of the most rewarding and exciting opportunities for any leader. It isn't easy and it certainly comes with challenges and crises. But with the resources, processes, tools, and discipline of CEO Coaching International, I am excited to work with leaders who want to accept the challenge and climb the mountain together. Building your world-class team, establishing a world-class vision, and exceeding your potential is the core of our journey ahead."
Moyle has been a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) since the age of 28 and served as International Chairman of the YPO Board in 2005-06, focusing on networks, globalization, diversity, and a successful merger with the World Presidents' Organization. In this position, he visited over 100 countries globally representing YPO. He served 10 years on the International Board, chaired Finance, Audit, and the Regional Chairs committee as well as chaired the Global Leadership Conference, led YPO education training, and created the award-winning Raising Responsible Children seminar. He has been recognized with the YPO Legacy award and multiple best of the best awards.
Moyle is a graduate of Duke University, where he has served on the Board of Trustees, as President of the Duke Alumni Association, and on the Duke Athletics and Innovation and Entrepreneurship Boards. He has been recognized with the Charles Dukes Award for lifetime contributions to the University. Moyle is also an Honors MBA graduate of the Harvard Business School, where he has remained active as a member of the HBS Alumni Board, as a Rock Summer Fellow, and as an advisor to many startups.
Moyle is an active triathlete, a passionate Duke basketball fan, and a very proud father of three grown children.
To schedule a complimentary introduction call with Shep Moyle or another one of the CEO Coaching International coaches, visit: CEOCoachingInternational.com/Coach/Shep-Moyle/
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Which New Balance baseball cleats are best?
If you’re a baseball player, you need equipment like a bat and a fielding glove, but don’t underestimate the importance of having reliable shoes. Baseball cleats give players the traction and comfort they need on the field to perform at a high level.
New Balance is a brand known for its affordable yet high-quality athletic shoes. For example, the New Balance FuelCell Comp V3 TPU Baseball Cleats are comfortable, responsive and perfect for those who play in a league where metal cleats aren’t allowed.
What to know before you buy New Balance baseball cleats
Size and fit
Your cleats should fit you comfortably, so wearing the correct size is crucial. A snug fit is ideal, but you don’t want your feet to feel constricted — this can limit your mobility and flexibility. Also, it would help if you considered the shape of your foot, as some players have over-pronated or supinated feet, making some cleats uncomfortable. Most baseball cleats have a narrow build, but you can sometimes find wide-foot alternatives if you have wide feet.
Position and style of play
Players of different fielding positions often have preferences for their baseball or softball cleats. Outfielders generally prefer cleats that offer as much traction as possible since grass can be slippery, and chunks of mud or dirt can impede a player’s speed and movements. Many infielders and power hitters like wearing more robust cleats that provide better stability and ankle support, but quick and agile players generally prefer lightweight shoes to maximize their speed.
Durability
Most cleats are made with durable synthetic leather and mesh fabrics, so they’re breathable and provide adequate protection. However, cleats naturally wear out over time. Some players, such as pitchers and catchers, need replacements more often due to the style of play required at those positions. Regardless of your fielding position, make sure your cleats have a sturdy build and stiff studs at the bottom.
What to look for in quality New Balance baseball cleats
Metal cleats
Metal cleats are worn by most players in Major League Baseball and at the collegiate level. They provide the most traction, but aren’t permitted in many casual recreational leagues as they’re more dangerous than molded cleats.
Molded cleats have rubber nubs, and thermoplastic polyurethane cleats use hard plastic for the stud pattern. Both are more durable than metal cleats, but they don’t offer the same traction, and studs can’t be replaced if they’re damaged or worn out.
Ankle cut
Mid-cut and high-cut cleats are ideal for extra support since they extend further above the ankle than low-cut shoes. Wearing mid-cut or high-cut cleats lowers the risk of rolling your ankle, but some players find them clunky because of their bulkier build. Low-cut shoes don’t offer the same ankle support and protection, but they’re more lightweight, making them the preferred style for speedy players.
Color
The most common colors for cleats are white, black or grey, but most are available in many colors and patterns so players can match with the rest of their uniform or their school team’s colors.
How much you can expect to spend on New Balance baseball cleats
The most affordable New Balance baseball cleats cost $70-$100 and are excellent for recreational players. However, most metal cleats or those made with more durable materials usually cost $100-$160.
New Balance baseball cleats FAQ
Can I wear soccer cleats instead of baseball cleats?
A. Yes, wearing soccer cleats is acceptable for younger, inexperienced players. However, soccer shoes don’t have a toe cleat, which is helpful in baseball for pivoting and taking off quickly for a base, so they’re not ideal for more experienced players.
How long should baseball cleats last?
A. It depends on your style of play and how often you play, but they should generally last six to 12 months, which translates to one to two seasons of weekly games.
What are the best New Balance baseball cleats to buy?
Top New Balance baseball cleats
New Balance FuelCell Comp V3 TPU Baseball Cleats
What you need to know: These shoes provide excellent traction and are a great alternative to metal cleats.
What you’ll love: These shoes have a breathable and durable woven textile upper and a TPU molded plate that offers grip comparable to that of metal cleats. The FuelCell midsole allows for efficient energy transfer for more flexibility and responsiveness, and they come in four colors.
What you should consider: They’re expensive for New Balance cleats and take a while to break in.
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Top New Balance baseball cleats for the money
New Balance 3000 V5 TPU Baseball Cleats
What you need to know: These shoes are durable and offer all-day comfort, making them ideal for beginners and tournaments.
What you’ll love: They have a mid-cut design for extra ankle support, and the synthetic mesh upper is durable and breathable, so your feet stay cool and dry. The midsoles contain memory foam inserts for a lightweight design and superior responsiveness and stability.
What you should consider: They’re not as durable as other cleats, as some customers complained about the studs being worn out quickly.
Where to buy: Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Worth checking out
New Balance 3000v5 Metal Baseball Cleats
What you need to know: These cleats are engineered to provide excellent traction and performance on grass and dirt surfaces.
What you’ll love: These shoes have a TPU and polyester mesh upper for superior durability and ventilation and have a heel and midsole that offer plenty of soft cushioning. The eight-spike metal plate provides outstanding grip on wet grass and muddy diamonds. Also, players can choose from 15 stylish colors.
What you should consider: They run small, so it’s best to purchase a size up for a more comfortable fit.
Where to buy: Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
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Officer suspended for off-duty actions at abortion protest
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island police officer accused of punching a woman at an abortion protest while he was off-duty was suspended from his job with pay Saturday while the Providence Police Department conducts a criminal investigation into his actions.
Jennifer Rourke, Rhode Island Political Cooperative Chairwoman and a state Senate candidate, told the Providence Journal she was punched in the face at least twice by Jeann Lugo, who had been running for the GOP nomination for a Rhode Island state senate seat.
Lugo told the Journal he was “not going to deny” the punching allegation, but added that “everything happened very fast.”
“As an officer that swore to protect and serve our communities, I, unfortunately, saw myself in a situation that no individual should see themselves in,” he said in the email to the Boston Globe. “I stepped in to protect someone that a group of agitators was attacking.”
Lugo did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press.
Video of the event posted online shows two other individuals involved in a physical altercation at the protest right before a woman, apparently Rourke, is seen being hit. The video does not show what happened between Lugo and Rourke prior to Rourke being hit.
Rourke is seeking the Democratic nomination in the September primary to run for the Rhode Island state Senate. Lugo had been seeking the Republican nomination to run for the same seat.
“I’m a Black woman running for office,” Rourke told the Journal. “There was no need, no need for any of this. I’m not going to give up.”
In a call with The Associated Press, Rourke said the incident occurred as she was attempting to escort a counterprotester who had agreed to leave. As she was leading the man off the premises, she said, another physical altercation broke out, at which point she was punched in the face multiple times by Lugo.
Rourke said she has never interacted with Lugo before and did not know he would be at the protest.
“I’m disappointed he chose to use violence in this way. As a police officer, he’s trained to deescalate. He did not do what he was trained to do,” she said.
Rourke sought medical care and received a CT scan on Saturday afternoon. She said she was doing OK but was experiencing a lot of tenderness in her face and ringing in her ears.
She said she had pressed charges against Lugo.
At midday Saturday, Lugo tweeted that he was dropping out of the race.
“I will not be running for any office this fall,” he said.
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza addressed the conflict in a tweet but said he was limited in what he could say.
“I’ve seen the video and it’s immensely disturbing,” Elorza said. “Those responsible will be held fully accountable.”
In a news release announcing the suspension, Providence police said the suspended officer was a three-year veteran.
The altercation occurred during a Friday protest outside the Rhode Island State House in Providence that was in response to the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion.
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This version has been corrected to show Rourke and Lugo were each seeking their party’s nomination to run for the same state senate seat, but were not direct political opponents.
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MORA, N.M. (AP) — Nearly 3,000 firefighters in New Mexico kept the nation’s largest active wildfire from growing on Monday as they took advantage of cooler weather before the return of more dangerous conditions later in the week.
“Overall, a good day,” fire operations chief Alex McBath said Monday night. “Everything stayed within the fire lines.”
Firefighters also expanded contingency firebreaks northeast of Santa Fe as forecasters warned that hotter, windier weather will return by Friday.
“Just because we’ve had a few good days of weather … it doesn’t mean we are out of the woods yet,” San Miguel County Sheriff Chris Lopez said Monday night.
The blaze that started nearly seven weeks ago in the Rocky Mountains foothills southeast of Santa Fe remained just 40% contained Monday. It started as two fires and burned into one large conflagration now larger than the city of Los Angeles.
Flames have consumed more than 484 square miles (1,253 square kilometers) of timber, grassland and brush and evacuations have been in place for weeks.
However, evacuation orders were relaxed in many areas and stretches of highway reopened south of Taos.
Along with cooler temperatures, fire crews were helped over the weekend by water-dropping helicopters and aircraft. Rising humidity was expected to help add moisture to the bone-dry fuels on forest floors for a few more days, forecasters said.
However, “by Friday we’re back to the same old critical fire weather that we have been experiencing for many, many days,” said Stewart Turner, a fire behavior analyst for the U.S. Forest Service.
Also on Monday, the U.S. Forest Service released a survey of vegetation and soil damage across 118 square miles ( 465 square kilometer) of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains that burned in recent weeks, including public and private land.
About one-fifth of the area experienced high-severity burning that can lead to heavy and even dangerous erosion. Trees in those areas will take many years to recover without planting.
The fire is among five active large fires in the state and among 14 nationally, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
The New Mexico fire accounts for nearly 60% of the 536 square miles (1,388 square kilometers) consumed by wildfires in the U.S. so far this year.
Wildfires have broken out this spring in multiple states in the western U.S., where climate change and an enduring drought are fanning the frequency and intensity of forest and grassland fires. The number of square miles burned so far this year is far above the 10-year national average.
Fire crews continued to make progress toward cordoning off a wildfire on the outskirts of a U.S. national security research station at Los Alamos, New Mexico.
That fire in the wooded Jemez Mountains was 85% encircled by clearings and barriers that can stop a wildfire from spreading further, U.S. authorities said.
Bandelier National Monument announced plans to partially reopen its reserve for ancestral Native American settlements and culture to the public Friday after a weekslong closure. Campgrounds, backcountry areas and some trails will remain off-limits.
In southwestern New Mexico, a fire that is burning through portions of the Gila National Forest triggered new evacuations on Sunday in rural areas, as emergency crews labored to protect homes and outbuildings from advancing flames. That fire has burned across 230 square miles (595 square kilometers) of forest and scrubland and continues to grow.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE American: BRG) (the "Company") and Blackstone Real Estate ("Blackstone") today announced that the completion of the proposed acquisition of the Company by Blackstone (the "Acquisition"), and the proposed spin-off of the Company's single-family rental business to its shareholders (the "Spin-Off"), is expected to occur on or about October 6, 2022. The completion of the Acquisition remains subject to the consummation of the Spin-Off, as well as the satisfaction or waiver of the other closing conditions in the merger agreement.
About Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc.
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE American: BRG) is a real estate investment trust that focuses on developing and acquiring a diversified portfolio of institutional-quality highly amenitized live/work/play apartment communities in demographically attractive knowledge economy growth markets to appeal to the renter by choice. The Company's objective is to generate value through off-market/relationship-based transactions and, at the asset level, through value-add improvements to properties and to operations. The Company has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
About Blackstone Real Estate
Blackstone is a global leader in real estate investing. Blackstone's real estate business was founded in 1991 and has US $320 billion of investor capital under management. Blackstone is the largest owner of commercial real estate globally, owning and operating assets across every major geography and sector, including logistics, residential, office, hospitality and retail. Our opportunistic funds seek to acquire undermanaged, well-located assets across the world. Blackstone's Core+ business invests in substantially stabilized real estate assets globally, through both institutional strategies and strategies tailored for income-focused individual investors including Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (BREIT), a U.S. non-listed REIT, and Blackstone's European yield-oriented strategy. Blackstone Real Estate also operates one of the leading global real estate debt businesses, providing comprehensive financing solutions across the capital structure and risk spectrum, including management of Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE: BXMT).
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An aftershock took more lives Friday and threatened to pile even more misery on an area of eastern Afghanistan reeling from a powerful earthquake that state media said killed 1,150 people this week.
Wednesday's magnitude 6 quake struck a remote, mountainous region already grappling with staggering poverty at a time when the country as a whole is spiraling deeper into economic crisis after many countries pulled back critical financing and development aid in the wake of the Taliban's takeover.
That aid had been keeping the country afloat, and its withdrawal left millions unable to afford food and further strained already struggling medical facilities. Nearly half the population of 38 million cannot meet their basic food needs, while some civil servants, like doctors, nurses and teachers, weren’t paid for months because the Taliban government is unable to access frozen foreign reserves. Salary delays continue throughout the public sector.
Afghanistan's international isolation is also complicating relief efforts since fewer aid organizations have a presence in the country, and many governments are wary of putting money in the Taliban's hands.
Aid groups lament that means they have to pay local staff with bags of cash delivered by hand.
Aid organizations like the local Red Crescent and U.N. agencies like the World Food Program have sent food, tents, sleeping mats and other essentials to families in Paktika province, the epicenter of the earthquake, and neighboring Khost province.
Still, residents appeared to be largely on their own to deal with the aftermath as their new Taliban-led government and the international aid community struggle to bring in help. The shoddy mountain roads leading to the affected areas were made worse by damage and rain.
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Thousands of stone and mud-brick homes crumbled in the quake, which struck at night, often trapping whole families in the rubble. Many of those who survived spent the first night outside in a cold rain. Since then, villagers have been burying their dead and digging through the rubble by hand in search of survivors.
The Taliban director of the state-run Bakhtar News Agency said Friday the death toll from the first quake had risen to 1,150 people. Abdul Wahid Rayan said at least 1,600 people were injured.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has put the death toll at 770 people.
It’s not clear how death toll counts are being reached, given the difficulties of accessing and communicating with the impacted villages. Either grim toll would make the quake Afghanistan’s deadliest in two decades.
On Friday, Pakistan’s Meteorological Department reported a new, 4.2 magnitude quake that Bakhtar reported took five more lives in hard-hit Gayan District and injured 11 people.
State media reported that close to 3,000 homes were destroyed or badly damaged, including at least 1,000 in Gayan. While modern buildings withstand magnitude 6 earthquakes elsewhere, Afghanistan’s mud-brick homes and landslide-prone mountains make such quakes more dangerous.
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DENVER, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nextworld® ERP software company announces that it has entered into a strategic partnership with FastClose, a leading provider of real-time financial reporting and Accounting Intelligence.
As an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partner, FastClose will augment Nextworld's reporting capabilities by enabling customers to visualize real-time financial data across multiple dimensions. The integration will introduce efficiencies to recurring financial processes for Nextworld customers.
"Nextworld is a modern, pure cloud ERP company built by experienced ERP veterans. Built on a no-code platform, the Nextworld ERP is introducing unprecedented agility to its customers, enabling them to make major customizations to the base code and still be able to take upgrades without the hassle of refactoring those customizations. Nextworld is positioned to be the flexible, Tier One ERP of the future and we are excited to be a part of that story," says Nick Gomersall, CEO of FastClose.
"The integration with FastClose will be a tremendous value-add for Nextworld customers, enabling them to shorten close cycles and make quicker, more informed decisions," adds Chris Walsh, Senior Director of Product Management for Nextworld. "We have had a close working relationship with the FastClose team during the development of their solution for Nextworld. They are a perfect culture fit and it has been a pleasure to work with this group."
Nextworld CEO, Kylee McVaney comments, "I am thrilled to be partnering with FastClose in a common goal of delighting customers and enabling them to focus on their mission by abstracting away technological complexities."
The partnership with Nextworld will be delivering real-time reporting directly from a cloud-based ERP system. Nick Gomersall adds, "We have closed three deals already with some great feedback from Nextworld customers. We look forward to tremendous joint success to come."
Nextworld is the only company that offers a modern ERP built on an enterprise, no-code platform. Nextworld delivers the agility, speed, and intelligence required to modernize business processes and gain value from your application investment – from the edge to the core of your operations. With Nextworld, businesses can focus resources on innovative opportunities that further their mission both now and into the future. Nextworld keeps its customers ahead of what's next®.
Website: www.nextworld.net
FastClose Ltd is a specialist reporting company – operating across Europe and North America – that offers a tool which works with Nextworld's ERP platform to provide management reporting and Accounting Intelligence. FastClose delivers unprecedented access to data. Designed to be super easy to use, accounts departments will be using the product in a few hours leading to a rapid ROI. FastClose bridges the gap between complex and costly BI tools and uncontrolled spreadsheets. FastClose's system is also available for SAP, Epicor, and CODA users.
Website: www.FastClose.uk
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CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colo. (KDVR) — What happens after a gun is used in a crime? The FOX31 Problem Solvers discovered that sometimes it can be complicated to track.
One handgun used by a teenager to shoot a police officer in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado, in 2018 was traded with or sold to several other teens before a different man later used the weapon to shoot at a semi-truck driver in Aurora.
Evidence obtained by the Problem Solvers after both shooting cases were closed shows how a web of young people had access to the same gun, and that they used various methods, including Facebook, to get rid of it before it was linked to the crimes.
Social media often shows gun exchanges
“It’s a rather involved case in the sense that there were a lot of people that had possession of the firearm that was used after the shooting occurred,” said former Aurora Police Det. Andy McDermott, who worked as a lead investigator.
“It’s not unusual at all to see someone utilize a firearm in a crime and then pass that on only to receive another one,” McDermott said. “Sometimes, they’ll trade. Sometimes, they’ll purchase. Sometimes they’ll steal them, but it’s very common to see them exchanged, and we see a lot of that through social media.”
Police records say Angelo Alston had a Beretta 92FS handgun, and he tried to sell it for $400 on Facebook before police believe he used the same gun to shoot former Cherry Hills Village police officer Cory Sack during a 2018 home invasion and armed robbery.
Alston was 17 at the time of the shooting. Another teen immediately tried to get rid of the gun on Alston’s behalf. In October, a judge sentenced Alston to 44 years in prison.
“Any juvenile who thinks that they’re not going to be held accountable for a violent criminal offense — if they pull the trigger, if they commit an aggravated robbery — they need to know that the consequences are severe,” said 18th Judicial District Attorney John Kellner, who prosecuted the police shooting case. “They could be tried as adults if the situation warrants, and if not, there are still consequences that are coming down the line to them.”
How the gun went from teen to teen
According to recorded interrogation videos and police records, Alston handed the gun off to Angelo Herrera, who was 18 at the time of the shooting. Kellner said Herrera received a three-year prison sentence for selling the gun after the shooting.
Manuel Tolmich-Chavez, who was also 18 at the time, received the gun from Herrera, according to interrogation videos obtained by the Problem Solvers.
“He actually hit me up about the gun and said that one of his friends had it for sale and that they were trying to get rid of it for a low price,” he told McDermott during an interrogation. “I figured like, something’s wrong, you know? Something’s wrong,” he said, pointing out the type of weapon it was, a Beretta 92FS.
According to McDermott, the weapon is “a popular handgun among the general public,” but “it is a weapon that is rarely found in the street gang culture.”
Tolmich-Chavez told investigators when he accepted the gun, he was told it was “hot” and “just to get rid of it,” but he did not ask specific questions about where the gun had been or why it needed to be transferred to someone else.
Tolmich-Chavez said he did not know that the gun had been used to nearly kill a police officer, but he assumed that it was either stolen or had been used in a crime. He used Facebook to contact a 17-year-old to whom he transferred the gun.
“What you got to trade for Beretta92fs,” he wrote in a Facebook message to the boy. “I don’t got no pics It’s hot that’s why I need to dump it’s in good condition,” he wrote in a conversation with the boy.
After the trade, that boy told police he received $100 for passing the gun to Jovan Maciel, 22. Maciel used it to shoot at a semi-truck driver a few weeks after Sack was shot.
Maciel’s recorded interview indicated he “borrowed” the gun but “gave it back” to the 17-year-old “the next day.”
Maciel was sentenced to three years at a community corrections facility, according to Chris Hopper, a spokesperson for the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office that represents Adams County, where the crime happened.
Hopper said Tolmich-Chavez received a deferred sentence with three years of probation. However, if a defendant violates probation, they must serve the full sentence, Hopper said.
Three other teens were convicted and sentenced in relation to the Cherry Hills Village police officer’s shooting that led to the crime weapon getting passed around.
Caesar Navarro-Arriola, who was 15 at the time of the Sack shooting, received a five-year sentence in the Division of Youth Services for his involvement in that case, according to Kellner.
Carlos Hernandez-Carsi, who was 17 during the shooting, received two years of probation, and Luis Lorta-Reyes, who was 19 when the Sack was shot, received a two-year prison sentence, according to Kellner.
Federal technology used to crack the case
“Younger and younger people seem to be getting a hold of firearms a lot more easily than they used to or are just more willing to use firearms in crimes,” said David Booth, the special agent in charge of the Denver field division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, or the ATF.
“It’s absolutely concerning to us,” he said.
Booth said ATF’s National Integration Ballistic Information Network, a software repository for bullet-casing images collected from crime scenes, linked the gun used in the Sack shooting in Cherry Hills Village to the gun used to shoot at the semi-truck driver in Aurora.
Booth said the technology gives detectives a starting point for their investigation.
“The casings that are recovered from crime scenes just show that these two casings were fired from the same firearm. Sometimes, we can recover that firearm through an investigation, sometimes we can’t because it could be gone. It could be destroyed. It could be hidden, and sometimes, we’ll never find it,” he said.
No one ever recovered the firearm used to shoot Sack or to shoot at the semi-truck driver, McDermott said, but there was enough evidence to link the two crimes to the same gun and eventually determine who pulled the trigger in both cases.
“It was incredibly complex because we did not find anybody at the scene,” Kellner said of the Sack case. “We had to rely on both DNA analysis and firearms analysis to ultimately connect the dots and put the gun that shot Cory Sack in the hands of the shooter, Angelo Alston.”
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Acquisition significantly expands Flagship's portfolio of biomarker and analytics services
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flagship Biosciences, Inc., a leader in spatial biology and biomarker analytics services, announced the acquisition of Interpace Pharma Solutions® ("IPS"), a division of Interpace Biosciences and provider of cytogenetic, molecular pathology, and genomic profiling solutions. This acquisition follows a growth equity investment in Flagship from Ampersand Capital Partners, BroadOak Capital Partners, and Research Corporation Technologies. The strategic combination of Flagship and IPS creates a full repertoire of biomarker lab and analytic services to advance precision therapeutic development and adds a state-of-the-art laboratory in Research Triangle Park, NC.
Flagship Biosciences offers cutting-edge spatial biology services, powered by its patented AI image analysis technology that improves the accuracy of tissue-based pathology by delivering thousands of measurements on every cell and enabling the discovery of biomarkers that might be missed using traditional histology methods. Experts in pathology and regulatory strategy, the team at Flagship offers advanced end-to-end biomarker and analytics services to support drug trials, biomarker discovery, and clinical diagnostics. They also offer guidance in the development of companion diagnostics.
To better serve their biopharma and diagnostics clients, Flagship Biosciences will integrate the technologies and services of IPS to support all phases of clinical trials and diagnostic development in immuno-oncology, hematology, solid tumors, and various non-oncology sectors. Flagship Biosciences' expanded services menu will now include advanced molecular biomarker solutions, flow cytometry, cytogenetics, genomics, and bioinformatics solutions. New genomic profiling capabilities will enhance biomarker characterization and improve patient stratification for clinical trials and treatment selection.
"By combining these organizations, we create a single-source provider offering a larger range of biomarker and analytics services while maintaining and expanding the proven expertise of each laboratory," said Trevor Johnson, CEO at Flagship Biosciences. "This will allow our customers to gain deeper insights into their clinical projects through multiple biomarker testing paradigms with cohesive data and analytical capabilities, managed in a simplified project workflow."
To learn more about Flagship Biosciences, please visit flagshipbio.com.
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Flagship Biosciences, Inc. is a technology-driven tissue analysis services company delivering the most accurate and informative data available. We are revolutionizing tissue analysis to improve drug development and diagnostics using the power of AI with a consultative approach. Our services and technology dramatically improve on the data and interpretation from traditional pathology methods, eliminating variability associated with typical tissue assessments, and bringing new insights to tissue analysis results. We provide expert scientific consultation for every client. Our team interprets results, contextualizes tissue biology, and identifies the best course for success. For more information, please visit flagshipbio.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Based in Research Triangle Park, NC, Interpace Pharma Solutions provides complex molecular analysis services supporting clinical trials and diagnostic development. These services include genomic profiling, biomarker solutions, project and data management, bioinformatics analysis, and biorepository services.
Founded in 1988, Ampersand is a middle market private equity firm with more than $3 billion of assets under management dedicated to growth-oriented investments in the healthcare sector. With offices in Boston, MA and Amsterdam, Netherlands, Ampersand leverages a unique blend of private equity and operating experience to build value and drive superior long-term performance alongside its portfolio company management teams. Ampersand has helped build numerous market-leading companies across each of the firm's core healthcare sectors. Additional information about Ampersand is available at www.ampersandcapital.com.
BroadOak Capital Partners, with headquarters in Washington, DC, and San Francisco, is a life-sciences focused boutique financial institution that provides direct investment and investment banking services to companies in research tools and consumables, diagnostics, biopharma services, and adjacent markets. BroadOak has led or participated in investments in more than fifty companies across multiple funds and investment vehicles. Learn more about BroadOak at broadoak.com.
Research Corporation Technologies is a Tucson, Arizona based technology investment and management company that provides funding and development for promising life science and biomedical companies. RCT has assets of more than $500 million to advance technology and product development through flexible, long-term investment options. To learn more about RCT, see www.rctech.com.
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HOHHOT, China, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese dairy giant Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd. reached strategic cooperation with the Argentina National Football Team at a ceremony held on June 2 in Beijing.
The signing was witnessed by Argentina's ambassador to China Sabino Vaca Narvaja, Yili Group executive president Liu Chun and Gao Yimin, vice president of Wanda Cultural Industry Group and the president of Wanda Sports.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Argentina and Yili Group has become the first partner of the Argentine team in the Chinese dairy industry.
In order to celebrate the cooperation between the two parties, Yili presented the Argentine team with traditional paper sculptures while the Argentine team presented Yili with an official customized jersey.
As one of the top five dairy companies in the world and the No. 1 dairy company in Asia for eight consecutive years, Yili Group is said to have firmly occupied the lead position in the industry with its high-quality product innovations and diversified products.
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BEIRUT (AP) — A gunman demanding a Beirut bank let him withdraw his trapped savings to pay his father’s medical bills took up to 10 people hostage in a seven-hour standoff Thursday before surrendering in exchange for what a family lawyer said was $35,000 of his money.
Bassam al-Sheikh Hussein, a 42-year-old food-delivery driver, was promptly arrested and taken away by police as he walked out of the bank. No one was injured.
Hussein’s wife, Mariam Chehadi, who was standing outside, told reporters that her husband “did what he had to do.”
The hostage drama in the city’s bustling Hamra district was the latest painful episode in Lebanon’s economic free-fall, now in its third year. The country’s cash-strapped banks since 2019 have slapped strict limits on withdrawals of foreign currency assets, tying up the savings of millions of people.
Dozens of protesters gathered outside during the standoff, chanting slogans against the Lebanese government and banks and hoping that the gunman would get his money. Some bystanders hailed him as a hero.
Authorities said Hussein entered the bank with a shotgun and a canister of gasoline, fired three warning shots and locked himself in with his hostages, threatening to set himself on fire unless he was allowed to take out his money.
Hussein had $210,000 trapped in Federal Bank and had been struggling to withdraw his money to pay his father’s medical bills and other expenses, according to the family and others involved in the negotiations.
“My brother is not a scoundrel. He is a decent man. He takes what he has from his own pocket to give to others,” Hussein’s brother Atef, standing outside the bank, said during the standoff.
After hours of negotiations, Hussein accepted an offer for part of his savings, and the bank handed over $35,000 to his brother, according to Dina Abou Zour, a lawyer and activist representing the Hussein family.
Federal Bank attorney Roy Madkour refused to discuss the terms of the negotiations and added: “The matter now rests with the judiciary, and they will decide.”
Lebanese soldiers, officers from the country’s Internal Security Forces and intelligence agents converged on the area during the standoff. Seven or eight bank employees were taken hostage along with two customers, George al-Haj, head of the Bank Employees Syndicate, told local media.
Lebanon is suffering from the worst economic crisis in its modern history. Three-quarters of the population has plunged into poverty, and the Lebanese pound has declined in value by more than 90% against the U.S. dollar.
“What led us to this situation is the state’s failure to resolve this economic crisis and the banks’ and Central Bank’s actions, where people can only retrieve some of their own money as if it’s a weekly allowance,” said Abou Zour, who is with the legal advocacy group the Depositors’ Union and was among the protesters. “And this has led to people taking matters into their own hands.”
In January, a coffee shop owner withdrew $50,000 trapped in a bank in Lebanon after taking employees hostage and threatening to kill them.
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GREENSBORO — High school students will soon get to see the walk-through weapons scanners that will be used this school year.
The touch-free body scanners, which are meant to detect and deter hidden guns, are being installed at Guilford County Schools' traditional high schools.
"They should be in place prior to the open house for the high schools, so that students will be able to see it before they actually have to walk through on a school day and all that stress that first day of school," said Mike Richey, the district's director of emergency management.
The first day of school for traditional schools is Aug. 29.
Richey said the district is spending $800,000 to lease 43 scanners for the 19 schools for one year. That money comes from the federal COVID-19 relief dollars the district has received. Richey said there is funding from the same source for the year after, but the school board will have to find additional funds if the district wants to continue beyond that.
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The scanner installation will take place over the next three to four weeks, Richey said. He said they will also be rolling out communications to students to let them know what to expect.
The scanners were tested at Smith and High Point Central high schools this summer. Richey called that trial period successful because the district was able to screen students with a minimum of disruption to their day and environment.
He said it has been interesting to see how students have adapted to the scanners. For example, he said, students are learning to pull their glasses cases, which are often metal, out of their packs so they can walk through with them in their hands. If the case sets off the device's warning system, the school staff member can tell immediately it's the eyeglass case in their hand that's being visually highlighted by the device's artificial intelligence and wave them along.
"They get going through it pretty quick," Richey said of the students.
Richey said that 84% of all school shooting situations are high-school related, so the district is focusing on high schools for now, but could consider middle schools later.
"We will always be evaluating to see how we can make this system work the best, how we can make it work the most efficiently, and if that does involve hiring folks, we'll learn that and put that forward as well," he said.
The Evolv scanners are still new technology and not widely used by school districts, but one other major North Carolina school district, Charlotte-Mecklenburg, started trying out the scanners this spring.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is trying a different tack. The district bought portable metal detectors to be used not on a daily basis, but for events and in situations of special need.
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WHITEAKER, Beecher C.
Age 93 of Sparta, TN, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Liberty, IN. He was born on October 28, 1928, in
Putnam Co., TN, the son of the late Oscar and Arie (Elrod) Whiteaker. Mr. Whiteaker was a retired Supervisor and Foreman for General Motors with 30 years of service and was a
Licensed Real Estate Agent. Preceded in death by his wife
Dorcus R. "Toots" Whiteaker, his daughter Linda Sue Whiteaker, son-in-law Bill Hillard, 4 brothers and by 2 sisters. He is survived by his 5 loving children Beecher C. Whiteaker, Jr., and wife Deborah, James C. Whiteaker, Oscar N. Whiteaker and wife Rose, Doris Hillard and Irene Whiteaker, his sister Jane Bumbaugh and husband Ralph, 28 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on
Friday, June 3, 2022, at the Swart Funeral Home, West Carrollton with Pastor Brian Proffit officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (2 hours prior to service) on Friday at the funeral home. Private Entombment Miami Valley Memory Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in Mr. Whiteaker's memory. Please share memories and condolences at www.swartfuneralhome.com. Expressions of Sympathy, Love, and Thinking of You cards may be sent to The Family of Mr. Beecher C. Whiteaker, C/O Swart Funeral Home, 207 E. Central Ave., West Carrollton, Ohio 45449.
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With back-to-school season around the corner, Eyebuydirect shares top styles to cruise around campus this fall
LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eyebuydirect, the leading online retailer for prescription eyewear, is unveiling a curated selection of top picks to help students head back to school in style. The Back to Cool style edit includes frames featuring color tint and gradient lens options to achieve a colorful yet smart campus look, at affordable prices.
Students can feel confident hitting the books in the library or taking a study break on the campus quad while wearing cost-effective, quality eyewear styles from Eyebuydirect. Popular options include the St Michel – rounded full-rim eyeglasses with a sophisticated touch, The Botanist – rectangular frames with a timeless and understated shape, or the Effect – aviator frames that can be purchased as clear prescription lenses or sunglasses with a uniquely you color tint.
Afterpay can be used at checkout on Eyebuydirect's website to pay for their purchases in 4 installments, empowering parents and students to shop with flexibility while taking the pressure off back-to-school shopping. The service is completely free for consumers who pay on time and does not require the need to take out a traditional loan or pay any upfront fees.
The Back to Cool style edit also kicks off a special Back to School Buy One, Get One (BOGO) promotion, taking place now through August 3. With a two-for-one pricing deal, this is a no brainer for students and parents looking to purchase on-trend eyewear ahead of the school year.
The Back to Cool collection and BOGO sale are available now to shop exclusively on Eyebuydirect.com. For additional information about Eyebuydirect or to shop, please visit: https://www.eyebuydirect.com/.
Established in 2006, Eyebuydirect is the leading online destination for prescription eyewear that delivers on style, convenience, and accessibility. With over 3,000 frames starting at $6 USD/$9 CAD, Eyebuydirect is committed to helping everyone celebrate their individuality with the perfect frames to fit their personality. We offer Virtual Try-On technology and 2-day delivery on thousands of frames to make shopping for eyewear efficient and easy. Through our Buy 1 Give 1 Program, a pair of glasses is donated to the most underserved communities worldwide for every order placed. Eyebuydirect is a subsidiary of EssilorLuxottica, the world's largest provider of eyecare products and services.
To learn more, please visit us at www.eyebuydirect.com or on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
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Leader in insurance solutions opens new location in Austin, Texas
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CCIG, a leader in Risk Management and Insurance solutions for business and individual clients nationwide, is expanding its services to the Southwest with the opening of a new location in Austin, Texas.
CCIG specializes in construction and real estate insurance protection. Their Insurance Program Design Team and their Risk Management Team help clients secure the right insurance protection, reduce risk exposures and manage the claims that do occur.
"It's a full package for the client. Businesses and individuals face an ever-changing landscape of exposures and risk, and CCIG is in the best position to help them address those challenges," said Brook Mahoney, Founder and CEO of CCIG. "Businesses and families throughout the Southwest now have easy access to our Risk Management Team, our insurance networks and Advisors who will help them minimize potential losses at a competitive price. We look forward to introducing our services to the families and businesses of Texas out of our new office in Austin."
Recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S., CCIG's evolving landscape creates an opportunity for them to transform not only how buyers receive and understand their healthcare, but how they use and pay for that care.
"We recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to insurance or employee benefits," said Andrew Mahoney, President of CCIG. "We are the curious broker because we fully engage with clients helping them identify exactly what they need and how to apply a wide array of employee benefit solutions. With an office in Austin, we can offer hands-on care to more individuals who need assistance in navigating the healthcare space."
For more information about CCIG, please visit https://thinkccig.com/.
Since 1985, CCIG is a fiercely independent, rapidly growing insurance brokerage, delivering risk management and insurance solutions to their clients. They represent clients nationally and have offices in Denver, CO and Austin, TX. Living up to their "curious broker" philosophy, their Advisors are relentlessly focused on understanding the needs and evolving landscape within their respective industry verticals. CCIG has an award-winning culture, being named Max Performer of the Year and a "Best Practices" Insurance Broker by The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America. CCIG lives by the acronym of RISE: Relationships, Innovation, Strategy, Excellence and this is the foundation on which all decisions are made.
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SAN DIEGO, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh Start Surgical Gifts has partnered with Sanford Health to expand their services and further their mission to transform the lives of children and teens forever. Fresh Start recently hosted free informational sessions on services offered in Sioux Falls on June 1 and 2.
San Diego-based Fresh Start Surgical Gifts transforms the lives of disadvantaged infants, children and teens who have physical and cosmetic deformities through their gift of reconstructive surgery and related treatments at absolutely no cost to patients or their families. World-renowned surgeons donate their time and expertise to these children to offer them a fresh start on life through much-needed medical care.
Many insurance companies do not offer coverage for certain procedures that they consider to be cosmetic, which places a large burden on the families of children who need these types of surgeries and treatments.
"We're so excited to be able to expand the services of Fresh Start through this amazing partnership with Sanford Health. We look forward to reaching many more children and families who are in need of reconstructive surgery and related treatments to improve their lives," says Michelle Pius, Chief Development Officer of Fresh Start Surgical Gifts.
Both Sanford Health and Fresh Start had each other on their radars. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the US and home of the only children's hospital in South Dakota, has been in talks with Fresh Start for the last two years, brainstorming ways to make screenings available and accessible for as many children as possible. The goal is to continue this program to help more families across the US and expand into other states and even countries through these partnerships.
"The partnership with Fresh Start has already made a positive impact in our community. During the informational screening sessions we connected families locally and internationally, through our World Clinic, to the Fresh Start team," Jessica Aguilar, the system executive director of women's, children's, and cancer care at Sanford Health. "It is our mission to advance health care for children, and this partnership reaches children who may not be able to receive care due to financial hardships or lack of insurance."
Every child receives the highest quality medical care, and the families never see a bill for the services provided. Each donation is put to the highest use and each dollar enables Fresh Start to provide $5 in medical care. 100% of contributions go directly to medical programs. For media inquiries, please contact PR@teaminnovision.com.
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts transforms the lives of disadvantaged infants, children and teens who have physical and cosmetic deformities through their gift of reconstructive surgery. Providing reconstructive, plastic and neurosurgeries for children across the U.S., Fresh Start's commitment to children extends far beyond medical care. The organization ensures their children will leave feeling more empowered than before. To learn more, visit FreshStart.org.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the US, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization serves more than one million patients and 220,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. The integrated health system has 47 medical centers, 2,800 Sanford physicians and advanced practice providers, 170 clinical investigators and research scientists, more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations and world clinics in 8 countries around the globe. Learn more at sanfordhealth.org.
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Data and Insights Show That Changing Economic Environment is Impacting Summer Travel Behaviors
DENVER, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolve, the fastest-growing vacation rental hospitality company in North America with more than 22,000 properties in 750 markets, has unveiled its "Vacation Rental Industry Trends: Summer 2022" report, offering detailed data and insight into the current state of the vacation rental industry this summer.
"Last year the U.S. vacation rental industry saw record-breaking numbers, building to an unprecedented 33% surge in demand from 2019 to 2021," said Eric Schueller, Senior Vice President of Revenue at Evolve. "That set the bar pretty high for a lot of short-term rental owners heading into a peak season in 2022. And while summer is shaping up to deliver a much stronger performance than it did prior to the pandemic, the market has changed."
In 2022, short-term rental owners face several fresh challenges. The changing economic environment–from sky-high inflation rates to exorbitant gas and airline prices– is beginning to impact consumer's summer travel behaviors and dampen demand, leaving more vacation homes vying for fewer guest bookings overall.
"If owners want to keep ahead of the competition and optimize performance, they need to pay attention to the market and adapt," Schueller says. "That requires implementing forward-thinking revenue strategies that help make sure homes get booked."
Evolve's "Vacation Rental Industry Trends: Summer 2022" report is designed to give short-term rental owners the research and data they need to understand the market, along with Evolve's strategies to maximize their home's potential.
Key takeaways from Evolve's "Vacation Rental Industry Trends: Summer 2022" report include:
- The Pandemic Effect: As COVID-19 pushed people to find new ways to earn passive income, many owners entered the vacation rental industry and, in 2020, the comparable market saw a 13% surge in supply (available listings) year-over-year (YoY) compared to 2019. Supply continued to grow at a healthy, sustainable pace through 2021 and into 2022, especially as guests began traveling again and owners saw more and more revenue opportunities in front of them.
- Guest Demand Rises: Guest demand really shot through the roof in 2021 as travel opened back up and vacation rental became the preferred form of accommodation. In late 2021, 86% of surveyed travelers told Evolve they planned to book a vacation home in the next year.
- A Steady Pace: The second half of 2021 saw vacation rental industry growth settle into a more sustainable pace, which carried into the early months of 2022. However, once reports of inflation started around March, the growth in demand started to slow — though it still sustained YoY progress — and that deceleration continued through May 2022.
- Market Challenges: As 2022 continues, supply growth is maintaining a consistent pace, but demand growth has started to decelerate quickly, with supply growth in May up 12% (compared to 10% in Jan 2022) and demand growth up 9% (compared to 32% in January 2022). This means the economic environment is beginning to impact summer travel demand, and there will be more vacation homes vying for fewer guest bookings overall.
"It's important to remember today's vacation rental market is quite different from what it was 12 months ago, or even 6 months ago, and it's different from what it's going to be a few months from today," Schueller says. "That's simply a natural part of being in the vacation rental industry. And despite the headwinds currently facing the economy, Evolve works hard to adjust course as needed to set owners up for maximum success."
Discover the full results of Evolve's "Vacation Rental Industry Trends: Summer 2022" report here.
About Evolve
Evolve is reimagining the vacation rental experience with our modern approach to hospitality and property management. We help guests rest easy with vetted homes, bookings that give back, and all the support they need for a great stay. We also make vacation rental stress-free for owners, partnering with them to book more and keep more of what they earn thanks to our industry-low 10% management fee. Learn more at www.evolve.com.
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- Dr. Geoff Nichol, M.B., Ch.B., M.B.A., joins HaemaLogiX's Board of Directors as Non-Executive Director, bringing nearly 30 years of global drug development experience
- Past achievements include approval of Augmentin BID for adults and children, plus foundational clinical development of breakthrough cancer immunotherapy checkpoint inhibitors, Yervoy and Optivo
SYDNEY, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HaemaLogiX Ltd, a clinical stage immuno-oncology biotech developing novel immunotherapies for patients with blood cancers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Geoff Nichol to its Board as Non-Executive Director.
Bryce Carmine, HaemaLogiX's Chairman and CEO commented: "Geoff's impressive, globally recognised background in drug development, and in particular, in antibody development, makes him a valuable contribution to the HaemaLogiX board. Importantly, during his time at Medarex, Geoff oversaw the preclinical and clinical development of KappaMab, our multiple myeloma drug candidate. He brings outstanding industry knowledge and a highly translatable skillset to our Board mix.
"We are delighted to welcome Geoff and look forward to his contributions as we continue to advance our immunotherapeutic pipeline."
Dr. Nichol brings nearly 30 years' experience in drug development. His first drug development success was at SmithKline Beecham with the approval of Augmentin BID in 1996 for adults and children for all indications.
As a VP at Novartis (1996-2002), he managed, successively, a clinical development therapeutic area, US Medical Affairs, and Global Project and Portfolio Management, with significant involvement in the Foradil and Xolair programs.
Dr. Nichol was SVP of Development at Medarex Inc, where he was responsible for the foundational clinical development of the breakthrough cancer immunotherapy checkpoint inhibitors Yervoy (Phase 1 through Phase 3) and Opdivo (Phase 1). Medarex was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) in 2009 and gained regulatory approval and commercial release of both these drugs. In recognition of the significance of these breakthrough therapies in 2018 the medical scientists who discovered these checkpoint drugs – Prof James Allison and Prof Tasuku Honjo - were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine.
From 2011-2016 Dr. Nichol was EVP R&D at Sangamo BioSciences, a genome editing and gene therapy company. He managed the pre-clinical development of several IND candidates both in vivo and ex vivo in T cells and stem cells, and a gene therapy for haemophilia, all now in late-stage clinical trials.
In 2016, Dr. Nichol became Chief Medical Officer at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc, managing an active portfolio of clinical development programs, including the development and approval of Brineura for Batten disease, Palynziq for Phenylketonuria a VOXZOGO for achondroplasia, and phase 3 development of BMN 270, a leading investigational gene therapy for haemophilia. In 2021, Dr. Nichol transitioned from CMO into a Senior Advisor role with BioMarin and remained active with the company until mid-2022.
Dr. Nichol graduated in medicine from the Otago University Medical School in New Zealand and completed clinical advanced training in Thoracic Medicine in Christchurch New Zealand, Adelaide SA and London UK. He has an MBA from Warwick University, UK. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. He resides is in the Bay area of San Francisco, USA.
"I am delighted to be joining the Board to guide strategy around the further development of KappaMab as well as HaemaLogiX's other pipeline assets," said incoming Non-Executive Director, Dr. Nichol. "I look forward to working with the team to bring forward much needed new therapies for patients with multiple myeloma and other diseases."
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Founded in 2014, HaemaLogiX Ltd is a clinical stage immune-oncology biotech developing novel immunotherapies for patients with blood cancers. The Company is focused on the development and commercialisation of monoclonal antibodies (Mab) for the treatment of multiple myeloma and potentially other blood cancers.
We have identified and characterised two novel drug targets, Kappa Myeloma Antigen (KMA) and Lambda Myeloma Antigen (LMA), on the surface of human blood cancers and autoimmune cells. These targets are highly specific to the cancer cells identified in blood cancers such as multiple myeloma, some lymphomas and Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia.
Importantly, KMA and LMA are not present on healthy cells. Clinical studies to date, have demonstrated fewer side effects, especially when compared to other current therapies in multiple myeloma. It is anticipated that further clinical studies will support this observation.
HaemaLogiX is a public unlisted Australian company, and our Mab technology is based on 10 years of research conducted at the University of Technology, Sydney, along with various world-leading institutions in Australia, Europe and the US. We hold a breadth of patents and have exclusivity over both the targets and the antibodies directed to them, making our intellectual property position comparatively more valuable and less prone to competitive challenge.
The monoclonal antibodies under development have also been formulated into other platforms such as CAR-T cell therapy and a bispecific monoclonal antibody. These three formulations may enable use in additional disease areas and the treatment of both early and late-stage disease giving them wide market potential.
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LUXEMBOURG, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP), a business of Ardagh Group (Ardagh) and a leading global supplier of infinitely recyclable glass packaging solutions, received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets.
SBTi has approved AGP's plan to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% as consistent with achieving a trajectory to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and the plan to reduce absolute scope 3 by 12.3% by 2030 meets the SBTi's criteria for ambitious value chain goals and is in line with best practice. This supports the United Nations and Paris Climate Agreement of 2015 objective of net zero emissions by 2050.
"Ardagh is committed to ambitious action in sustainability and continuously improving our infinitely recyclable glass packaging to ensure we are doing our part in the circular economy," said Alex Winters, Chief Sustainability Officer, AGP. "The SBTi approval of AGP's targets is further evidence of Ardagh's commitment to help our customers reach their sustainability goals and is extremely positive for not only AGP, but all of its stakeholders."
To read more about Ardagh's sustainability initiatives and to view its latest sustainability reports, click here.
Ardagh Group is a global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging for brand owners around the world. Ardagh operates 65 metal and glass production facilities in 16 countries, employing more than 20,000 people with sales of approximately $10bn.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) which defines and promotes best practice in emission reductions and net-zero targets in line with climate science and independently assesses and validates companies' targets.
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MSP Airport's mock airplane cabin aims to help build travelers' confidence
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minnesota is now home to a one-of-a-kind facility designed to help people prepare for air travel and ease their anxieties in a realistic setting.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Monday debuted the Travel Confidently MSP Education Center, which is a mock aircraft cabin complete with a 33-foot-long cabin with 42 seats.
It is designed to help people with sensory, physical or cognitive disabilities practice boarding and travel procedures without the pressure of an actual travel day. Those with a fear of flying and service dogs can also practice the pre-flight experience, while first responders and airline support crews can use it to train.
"This unique facility will be a hallmark for MSP’s programs that support equitable and inclusive travel," Brian Ryks, executive director and CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, which runs MSP Airport, said in a news release. "Thanks to a generous donation from Delta Air Lines, we can provide a life-like training environment without the use of an actual aircraft, which will build confidence in air travel for more people in our community."
Delta Air Lines donated the mock aircraft cabin. It was previously used to train airline in-flight teams in Atlanta but now calls Gate C16 at MSP’s Terminal One home.
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Lance Lynn went more than an hour between appearances on the mound Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals.
What does a starting pitcher do during that stretch?
“Played cards,” Lynn joked. “No, I threw twice (in the tunnel). Had hot packs on the whole time. Ride the bike. It was an hour and 10 minutes of staying hot. I’m too old to sit down.”
A rain delay did not appear to affect the Chicago White Sox right-hander, who allowed one run on four hits in six innings in a 4-1 victory in front of 19,753 at Guaranteed Rate Field.
“As soon as the first inning, that ball was jumping out of his hand,” Sox manager Tony La Russa said. “And when it jumps, it’s got life. Makes all his complementary pitches tougher because it all looks the same.
“That’s another plus in that rotation. You know what he’s capable of if he’s himself. Sure looks like it.”
Lynn struck out eight and didn’t surrender a walk, helping the Sox take two of three in the series.
“My favorite part of the afternoon was (Lynn) and his teammates, they didn’t get distracted,” La Russa said. “I really liked our concentration. Lynn led the way and we jumped early with some runs.”
Lynn received offensive support from José Abreu, who hit a three-run homer in a game that featured a 65-minute rain delay.
The rain came in the bottom of the second with the Sox ahead 1-0. Royals starter Brady Singer returned after the delay and struck out Adam Engel to end the inning.
Tim Anderson began the third for the Sox with a single. He moved to second on a one-out single by Eloy Jiménez, who went 3-for-4 to extend his hitting streak to nine games.
Abreu followed with his 14th homer. He has homered in three of his last four games and is slashing .375/.423/.574 with 12 doubles, five home runs and 23 RBIs in his last 35 games.
“Everybody gets better if you share the responsibility for starting rallies, moving them over and moving them in,” La Russa said.
The Sox had 12 hits, their third straight game with at least 10.
“We are all clicking,” said first baseman Andrew Vaughn, who went 2-for-4 with a run. “Stringing hits together, everybody was hitting the ball hard and finding holes and we were putting them all together and scoring runs, which is good.
“We put up 10-plus (hits) today. It’s a huge boost for our offense. Everyone, one through nine, is going up there swinging and it’s good.”
Lynn felt good before and after the delay. He allowed three singles, two to Brother Rice alumnus Michael Massey, and a solo home run to Bobby Witt Jr.
“When you’re looking in the grand scheme of things, you’re probably looking at two ups because you had to throw in the tunnel (during the delay),” Lynn said. “I threw to a catcher twice. So you’re looking at two more ups as the fourth inning by that time (the game resumes). So to get through the sixth was good.
“Would have liked to go deeper, but with an hour delay that wouldn’t have been smart.”
Relievers Jake Diekman (two), Kendall Graveman (three) and Liam Hendriks (one) combined for six strikeouts during the last three innings as the Sox wrapped up a 4-2 homestand.
By taking two of three against the Oakland Athletics and Royals, the Sox won consecutive home series for the first time since winning two of three against the Seattle Mariners on April 12-14 and Tampa Bay Rays on April 15-17.
The Sox remain two games behind the Minnesota Twins in the American League Central. Before Tuesday’s game, Sox general manager Rick Hahn discussed the desire to see the team recapture the “swagger” it displayed in the past.
Lynn said winning helps in that department.
“Day in and day out, we just have to keep playing hard, put quality at-bats together and make our pitches,” Lynn said. “When it’s all said and done and we do that and start winning some games, that’s when the swagger comes back. It’s hard to have swagger when you’re playing like (crap).”
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'The View' hosts praise Biden's anti-'MAGA Republican' language: 'How is that divisive?'
Biden said Thursday that 'MAGA Republicans' threaten democracy
"The View" hosts reacted to President Biden's recent remarks on Tuesday slamming "MAGA Republicans" as threats to democracy.
ABC's "The View" returned on Tuesday for a new season and co-host Joy Behar said the "MAGA crowd" was "so sensitive."
"Joe Biden, let me just remind people, that he's getting bipartisan passing of veterans health care, infrastruction, gun safety, COVID relief and climate change. You know he cares about red states, because a lot of red states are underwater right now. Look what's happening in Mississippi right now," she said.
"You have somebody who cares about everybody, how is that divisive? But they will twist and he will twist everything around so everything comes back to him," she continued, referring to former president Donald Trump.
New co-host and former Trump White House Communications Director Alyssa Farah Griffin pushed back on Biden's comments likening the "MAGA philosphy" to "semi-fascism."
"I take a little bit of issue with him broadly applying the term semi-fascism to Republicans," she said. Behar interjected and said "MAGA Republicans."
"I think Donald Trump is, I think the vast majority of his supporters are not. I think they are good people that want an economy that works for them, who saw more money in their paycheck under Donald Trump, and my fear is this, I think Biden wants to be a uniter but I don't think that speech was uniting," she said.
Co-host Sunny Hostin pushed back on Farah Griffin and said that a majority of Republicans believe Trump is the leader of the party.
NEW ‘THE VIEW’ HOST ALYSSA FARAH GRIFFIN WANTS TO BE VOICE OF TRUMP VOTERS
"60% to 70% of Republicans believe that Donald Trump is the leader of their party and so if you’re saying that he’s a fascist, what are they? If you are saying that he is a white supremacist, what are they? If you’re saying that he’s racist, what are they? Because if you follow someone that has hate in their heart, and I believe that he does, then you’re complicit in that. And you don’t get a pass on that," she argued.
Co-host Sara Haines emphasized that Biden was specifically talking about "MAGA" and said Biden's strategy was "smart."
"He's smartly playing to the independents because the independents are 41% of voters compared to only 28% of Democrats and Republicans, and so if you’re going for that middle ground, he just jumped nine points since July with independents. He’s playing a smart strategy," she said.
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During a campaign-style speech on Thursday in Philadelphia, the president said "MAGA Republicans" were a threat to democracy and added that democracy was "under assault."
Biden, during a rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Monday, said "MAGA Republicans" in Congress were full of anger and hate.
"I want to be very clear up front, not every Republican is a MAGA Republican. Not every Republican embraces that extreme ideology," Biden said."I know because I've been able to work with mainstream Republicans in my whole career."
"But the extreme MAGA Republicans in Congress have chosen to go backwards, full of anger, violence, hate and division," he continued.
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INDIANAPOLIS — We've seen the violence in Ukraine during the Russian invasion. The war is forcing many Ukrainians to flee their country.
Despite all of the tragedy, there are signs of unity.
People from Poland, including a former Center Grove exchange student, are stepping up to help Ukrainian refugees.
Eric Levin and his wife Kamila Grabka-Levin, have turned what used to be a center for youth education in Poland into a hostel to house 72 Ukrainian refugees.
He said it was something he felt he needed to do.
"They all had normal lives, everyone had a home, families, jobs," Levin said. "Now they are here and they had to leave everything."
His wife said they knew the Ukrainians needed help.
"We had no doubt that we needed to help these people," Grabka-Levin said. "That there would be refugees who would come to Poland as our neighbors, as our friends. It's our duty to help them."
Kamila is teaching refugee children how to speak Polish so they are able to be immersed in the community.
Yulia Szyabiieva is a Ukrainian refugee and described the moment her family decided to flee the county.
"When the war started, and the bombs began to fall, we had to leave our home," Szyabiieva said. "We waited until the last minute to leave. We were hoping we could stay. But after the bomb fell and demolished my child's school — that was the moment we decided to run."
Valentina Szvedova, also a refugee staying at the hostel, echoed her sentiments, adding she left because she was scared for her child's safety.
“Sirens would go off every hour and we would have to go hide in the basement and spend a lot of time in the secure place," Szvedova said. "We couldn’t handle it anymore and had to make the decision to leave."
Levin said most of the refugees now have access to healthcare, banks and schools.
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The FEMA disaster relief fund is once again flush with cash after coming precariously close to a zero balance last week. The fund got a quick hit of $2.65 billion as part of the temporary measure Congress passed last week to keep the government open for business, but that money may not last very long.
Additional funding for disaster aid became a point of contention when House Republicans insisted that the money be offset by cuts to environmental programs. In the end, the issue was resolved without settling the dispute over offsets.
Disaster Cleanup Continues
FEMA's fund has been used to deal with the aftermath of many disasters this year, from flooding in the Midwest, to tornadoes in Missouri and Alabama, to Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Irene on the East Coast.
A month and a half after Irene hit the village of Schoharie, N.Y., large machines are still working to dry out the first floor of the Schoharie County Office Building. There's also water in the basement.
"This water ... running here is being pumped out of the basement of the county office building. They're still pumping water: That's how wet it is, the ground," explains Harold Vroman, chairman of the Schoharie County Board of Supervisors.
Without that assistance, we might just as well become a ghost town, and that would be such an absolute tragedy.
Irene's remnants caused major flooding in Schoharie, wrecking homes, and damaging roads and bridges. In the village's cute little downtown, nearly all of the businesses are still boarded up. Vroman says the county office building is also closed.
"It's going to be almost a year by the time they get everything fixed," Vroman says. "You're looking down the road for houses and people [and] businesses, two to three years, five years even."
It's going to take a long time, Vroman says. It will also take a lot of help from the federal government.
"Without that assistance, we might just as well become a ghost town, and that would be such an absolute tragedy," says Alicia Terry, director of planning for the county.
Terry coordinated some of the disaster relief efforts and has been keeping a close eye on Congress, which recently almost shut the government down in a fight over how to pay for disaster funding.
"We understand the need for fiscal adjustments, but please, it cannot come at the expense of the disaster relief that is needed in these communities," Terry says.
The estimated cost to repair Schoharie County infrastructure alone is about as much as a full year's budget for the county: $73 million. This kind of damage is repeated in dozens of counties across the country, and that means the $2.65 billion Congress just added to the FEMA disaster relief fund isn't going to last long.
"Based on our understanding of just disasters that have already occurred, we think we might be able to make it through ... the end of December or January," says Louisiana Democrat Mary Landrieu, chair of the Homeland Security subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
The Obama administration has indicated at least another $4 billion will be needed to get through fiscal year 2012.
The Controversy Evaporates
It all started when Rep. [Eric] Cantor just called for offsets for these disasters. And I said, 'No, that is not the way we've done it in the past.'
At this point, given the fight over disaster funding last month, it would seem that another quarrel over FEMA's funding could be on the horizon. But it looks like it's not going to be an issue after all.
As part of the debt limit deal this summer, Congress and the president created an $11 billion cushion to replenish the FEMA disaster relief fund in fiscal year 2012 without having to make cuts to other programs to pay for it.
"There will be roughly around $11 billion that's available for disaster relief without being offset," says Hal Rogers, a Republican from Kentucky who heads the House Appropriations Committee.
Republican demands to offset $1 billion in extra cash for FEMA two weeks ago nearly brought the government to a standstill, yet the possibility of spending as much as $11 billion in this new fiscal year isn't a problem. Sen. Landrieu offers this explanation:
"I wasn't looking for a fight. It all started when Rep. [Eric] Cantor just called for offsets for these disasters. And I said, 'No, that is not the way we've done it in the past.' "
When asked about whether his members would require offsets for additional FEMA money this fiscal year, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, a Virginia Republican, pointed back to the debt-limit deal.
"There is a construct that's been put in place, and as you know, budgeting for up to the 10-year average has been set. And so that money is within the budgeting construct," Cantor said.
And just like magic, this controversy is apparently over. For those in areas hit by disasters, all that really matters is it looks like federal help will keep coming.
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Industry leader to spearhead training for HVAC, plumbing and electrical technicians
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leap Partners, a home services company with businesses across the Southeast, has hired Mitch Mobley as vice president of Operational Support. In this new role, Mobley will lead the HVAC, plumbing and electrical technician training and development program for all of Leap Partners' companies. His responsibilities will include training technicians on improving efficiencies and customer service.
"In addition to having industry expertise, Mitch is an excellent training and development leader," said John Cerasuolo, Leap Partners CEO. "We're confident that, with him leading our technician training program, Leap Partners' companies will have the best team of technicians in the industry."
Mobley joins Leap Partners with more than a decade of experience. Prior to his new role, at Leap Partners, he was general manager of the northern middle Tennessee territory for Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical. Before that role, he led Hiller's efforts in developing and implementing the company's training programs.
"The Leap Partners team is full of home service industry veterans, and I'm excited to join them," Mobley said. "I'm energized by the big ambitions to set up a program that trains technicians to deliver the best customer service with the highest level of professionalism and expertise."
Mobley is a Nashville, Tenn., native and in his spare time enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. He is an avid sports fan who enjoys watching his boys learn and play the sports he grew up playing.
Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Leap Partners is working to connect the best small and medium-sized HVAC, plumbing and electrical service businesses in the Southeast to build a world-class service provider. The company's family of service businesses currently includes Conditioned Air Solutions (Huntsville, Ala.), Scenic City Heating & AC (Chattanooga, Tenn.), George Plumbing (Hartselle, Ala.), and Drain Werks (Birmingham, Ala.). Under Leap Partners' ownership, these businesses are committed to providing industry-leading customer satisfaction and employee engagement. For more information and to read partner testimonials, visit theleappartners.com and theleappartners.com/testimonials.
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CAESAREA, Israel, June 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Max Stock Limited (TASE: MAXO); (the "Company", "Max Stock") today announced that on June 18, 2022, the Company's board of directors approved for the Company to implement a stock buyback plan effective as of June 19, 2022 until June 18, 2023 (the "stock buyback plan"). The total allocated budget for the stock buyback plan is up to ILS 40 million.
As part of its resolution to approve the repurchases, the Company's board of directors concluded that the Company satisfies the distribution tests under Section 302 of the Israel Companies Law, 1999 and that there is no restriction to perform the contemplated repurchases. The Company's distributable profits under Section 302 total ILS 155.7 million.
The board assessed that in light of the market price of the Company's shares, the repurchases are an appropriate investment of the above-stated amounts of the Company's cash balances. The Company's board assessed that the repurchase of the Company's shares may facilitate an increase in return for the Company's shareholders and is an expression of faith in the Company. The Company's board has also assessed that the repurchases will not materially adversely impact the Company's financial position and its business plans as disclosed in the past, including the Company's liquidity, capital structure, leverage and ability to maintain its current operations.
The repurchases are not anticipated to constitute a tax event for the Company or its shareholders, other than for those shareholders who are selling their stock according to the specifics of each transaction. The Company may execute the repurchases either through purchases executed on the TASE exchange or through OTC/off-exchange transactions, at its discretion.
About Max Stock
Max Stock is Israel's leading extreme value retailer, currently present in 55 locations throughout Israel. Max Stock offers a broad assortment of quality products for customers' everyday needs at affordable prices, helping customers "Dream Big, Pay Small". For more information, please visit https://ir.maxstock.co.il
This is an English translation of segments of a Hebrew immediate report that was published on June 19, 2022 (Ref. No: 2022-01-061923) (hereinafter: the "Hebrew Version"). This English version is only for convenience purposes. This is not an official translation and has no binding force. In the event of any discrepancy between the Hebrew Version and this translation, the Hebrew Version shall prevail.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins reinstated shortstop Carlos Correa from the COVID-19 injured list before their game against the New York Yankees on Wednesday night, a small but significant step toward restoring their depleted roster to full strength.
The AL Central-leading Twins conducted a soft launch, with Correa in the lineup as the designated hitter to face surging Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes.
“We do really miss him when he’s not here, the baseball discussions, the way he watches the game, all of those things,” manager Rocco Baldelli said.
Correa missed eight games after testing positive while the team was in Detroit. He said his symptoms were strong, from headaches to chills to coughing. In his first season with Minnesota, Correa was batting .279 with nine doubles, three homers, 17 runs and 16 RBIs in 35 games before he got sick. Last month, Correa missed 11 games with a bruised finger.
The Twins still have 13 players on the injured list, and right-hander Joe Ryan remains on the COVID-19 injured list. Ryan is one of seven starting pitchers currently out of commission, which includes Kenta Maeda in his recovery from Tommy John elbow surgery.
Maeda, whose 2021 season ended in late August due to the ligament injury, arrived at Target Field this week to shift his rehab program north from the team’s training facility in Fort Myers, Florida. He was all smiles, in good enough spirits to support the possibility he will be cleared for major league action yet this year.
“I had this discussion with the surgeon. I don’t want to get too ahead of myself. Right now, just to focus on what I can do within the rehab program and try not to think about when I can come back,” Maeda said through a translator.
The right-hander is scheduled to throw off of a mound later this month for the first time since the operation.
“I’m simply happy to be back, seeing the guys, to simply be around with them,” Maeda said. “Just being able to continue the same program at the big-league stadium gets me going. Very exciting.”
The Twins have 11 pitchers sidelined, but Ryan will make a rehab start with Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday and another missing starter, right-hander Josh Winder, will do the same on Friday to test his shoulder impingement.
Neither of them will be available in time to fill the hole in the rotation that looms this weekend, though. Cole Sands, who lost to the Yankees on Tuesday, is on track to get another turn.
One pitcher who won’t be returning to the staff is right-handed reliever Cody Stashak, who has been out for the last 2 1/2 weeks. He’s headed for season-ending shoulder surgery.
With the shortened spring training putting more of a physical strain on players and strains of COVID-19 continuing to linger around the country, the Twins like every other major league team has had to brace for more absences than usual.
“You can brace all you want,” Baldelli said, “but when push comes to shove, you’ve got to find a way to go out there and win for a period of time with a different group.”
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NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fastbase Inc. (OTC: FBSE), one of the leading web analytics and data providers in the world, has released the following shareholder update:
The company controls, via ownership of preferred shares, Trustfeed Corp. (OTC: HEMED) and is diligently building out the software capabilities of the company. It is in talks to recruit additional software developers to build out Trustfeed.com. All software being built is proprietary and not licensed through any other company, allowing us to keep all revenues derived from the software built.
Our proprietary software, WebLeads 8.0, is being developed further and over the course of the last year has additional features. The application now integrates with Google. This year, Google allowed Fastbase to extract additional data from website visitors. This includes faster delivery of data and tracking of data from website visitors over the past 5 years. Other features updated on the Fastbase WebLeads 8.0 application include integration with Firebase, Google Ads, Intercom, Salesforce (CRM), Slack, Zoho, and Trello.
Last month, the company retained Cervitude IR to assist with investor relations, marketing, and advertising. The company has begun investor awareness outreach to market makers and private family offices focused on OTC investments. In addition, Cervitude IR is spearheading a social media marketing campaign that include content creation, social media engagement, PPC ads, and interviews with social media influencers for Fastbase, Inc. (OTC:FBSE)
Our subscriber numbers have continued to grow with WebLeads 8.0. Web domains that have signed up now have topped over 130,000 unique URLs, which represent over 1,300,000 website visitors. The software is currently being utilized in over 110 countries. Client companies utilizing the software application include United Parcel Service (UPS), Nestle, Hellman's, Panasonic, Kickstarter, Ford, and Coca Cola.
The company's CEO, Rasmus Refer, will begin investor meetups starting at the end of November 2022 and continue into 2023. Investor meetup locations for Fastbase, Inc will include Denmark, Switzerland, Australia, Germany, Sweden, The United States, Dubai, and China. The purpose of these meetups is to continue an open dialogue with Fastbase shareholders and increase transparency.
Fastbase Inc. is a Nevada-registered web and data company that synthesizes Big Data to provide business insights faster and at a large scale. The company offers a growing suite of business solutions to support B2B lead acquisition, marketing, and sales, to provide business data processing and to support companies with intelligent data supply. Fastbase's international lead acquisitions suite gathers and displays detailed information on website visitors, including the name of the company, contact information, email addresses and LinkedIn profiles. Fastbase's success has been facilitated by its seamless integration with Google Analytics. Trustfeed is the most recent of Fastbase's software developments and disrupting the community-based consumer review site paradigm. It is a company and product review site that was designed to accurately reflects users' real experiences and show trusted reviews that are helpful to consumers, to sellers and the public. Fastbase data can be utilized with CRM systems and sales and marketing applications, such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive and Mailchimp. Fastbase customers that use Google Analytics can easily access a detailed list of their website visitors for the past 24 months. Fastbase provides a listing of companies searching for specific products, services or businesses and gives B2B marketers a much better chance of creating a prospective sale or helping determine if marketing efforts are effective. Fastbase's Global Media unit is responsible for monitoring the huge demand for data information/intelligence services to support B2B businesses and incubating leading-edge solutions.
This release may contain forward-looking statements regarding projected business performance, operating results, financial condition, and other aspects of the company, expressed by such language as "expected," "anticipated," "projected" and "forecasted." These statements may also include estimates of the pace of customer adoption, customer usage and software development. Please be advised that such statements are estimates only and there is no assurance that the results stated or implied by forward-looking statements will be realized by the company. Forward-looking statements may be based on management assumptions that prove to be wrong. The Company's predictions may not be realized for a variety of reasons, including due to competition, customer sales cycles, and engineering or technical issues, among others. The Company and its business are subject to substantial risks and potential events beyond its control that would cause material differences between predicted results and actual results, including the company incurring operating losses and experiencing unexpected material adverse events.
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The inaugural awards recognize the industry leaders in marketing operations
SAN FRANCISCO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Zapier, the leader in no-code automation, announced the winners of its inaugural Marketing Ops Awards, which recognize the outstanding achievements of industry leaders in marketing operations.
"Every day, marketing operations professionals work behind the scenes to help their teams do their best work," said Moody Glasgow, Chief Marketing Officer at Zapier. "These professionals are the foundation of any well-run marketing team, but their contributions often go underrecognized, which is why we're so excited to honor some of the leading professionals in the field."
The winners include:
- Alison Hebert, Marketing Ops Consultant at Orca Security
- Amy Goldfine, Head of Marketing Ops at Iterable
- Chelsea Katich, Director of Marketing Operations at McGraw Hill
- Christina Kay, VP of Marketing and RevOps at ResellerRatings
- Nora Graehling, Marketing Operations Manager at WP Engine
- Romana Amato, Director of Marketing and Sales Ops at Uptime.com
- Sara Morton, Sales and Marketing Operations Manager at Axcient
- Stephanie Pounders, Sr. Marketing Operations Manager at SpaceIQ
- Veronica Lazarovici, Marketing Operations Lead at Alma
On June 16, Zapier is hosting a webinar on how to automate your marketing operations, which will show how industry leaders drive outsized impact for their teams. Click here to register for the webinar.
For more information on the contest and winners, please visit www.zapier.com/blog/marketing-ops-awards-winners-2022
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We power customers from startups to Fortune 100, and we've been doing it for over a decade. We're 600+ people across 40+ countries, committed to advancing the way everyone gets stuff done, so automation can truly work for everyone. www.zapier.com
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Which Frigidaire dishwasher is best?
Cleaning dishes by hand is a thing of the past. With a dishwasher, you can quickly load up your dirty dishes, punch a few buttons and let it work its magic. If you’re looking for a high-quality appliance, Frigidaire is a top brand.
The best Frigidaire dishwashers have a high-quality build and offer several washing cycles. For example, the Frigidaire 24-Inch Stainless Steel Front Control Tall Tub Dishwasher is an excellent choice due to its 24-hour delay start function and dual-spray arm system that thoroughly cleans dishes.
What to know before you buy a Frigidaire dishwasher
Dishwasher types
There are three types of dishwashers: built-in, countertop and portable units.
- Built-in dishwashers go underneath the counter and are great for those with enough space to install one.
- Countertop models are generally less expensive than built-in models, but they’re more compact, making them ideal for those without enough space for a larger model.
- Portable dishwashers are similar to built-in units in terms of functionality and performance, but they have wheels for easy maneuvering around the kitchen.
Build quality and maintenance
It’s nearly impossible to predict the longevity of a dishwasher. Some models tend to last longer than others, but a few things can help your dishwasher last as long as possible. For example, stainless-steel tubs are more durable than plastic tubs, and filters must be changed periodically. Additionally, it’s best to ensure that it’s installed correctly, as improperly positioned drains can cause damage to the entire unit.
Capacity and size
Most dishwashers are large enough to wash up to 12 place settings in one cycle. However, you should consider your kitchen space. If you have a large household and more room to work with, a 24-inch dishwasher is standard for a built-in unit, and an 18-inch dishwasher is suitable for smaller households or kitchens.
What to look for in a quality Frigidaire dishwasher
Wash cycles and drying power
Some dishwashers have dedicated spray arms for thoroughly cleaning glasses, cups and bottles. Most also offer several washing modes, including heavy cycles for removing tough grease and a rinse option for removing food residue and preventing foul odors.
Finding a dishwasher with sufficient drying power can be challenging, as dishes are often still damp once the cycle is finished. The best dishwashers have a stainless-steel interior and high-quality heating systems for safely drying dishes. Plastic-tub dishwashers usually have heating features, but they’re not as effective or powerful.
Quiet operation
Nobody wants a dishwasher that sounds like a jet engine. Ideally, you want something that is 30 to 50 decibels, which is as loud as a casual conversation. Anything over 50 decibels can sound as loud as a vacuum cleaner and be unpleasant.
Energy consumption
Dishwashers can use a lot of power, so if you want to save money on your electric bill, consider an Energy Star-certified unit. An Energy Star appliance has been optimized for energy efficiency and can help you save significantly over an extended period. However, energy-saver modes use lower water temperatures and don’t offer cleaning or drying as thoroughly as regular or heavy cycles.
How much you can expect to spend on a Frigidaire dishwasher
You can expect to pay $700-$1,200 for a large-capacity dishwasher with premium features. However, if you want something more affordable, you can find a smaller dishwasher with fewer features and wash cycles for $300-$600.
Frigidaire dishwasher FAQ
What is a sanitize cycle?
A. A sanitize cycle is similar to a regular cleaning mode, but the rinse water temperature and time at the end of the cycle are increased to thoroughly clean and sanitize dishes, killing up to 99.9% of bacteria.
Can I use liquid dish soap in the dishwasher?
A. No, it’s necessary to use dishwasher detergent tablets or liquids. Regular liquid dish soap produces suds, which would fill and possibly overflow your dishwasher, leaving you with a big mess to clean up.
What’s the best Frigidaire dishwasher to buy?
Top Frigidaire dishwasher
Frigidaire 24-Inch Stainless Steel Front Control Tall Tub Dishwasher
What you need to know: This dishwasher has a dual-spray arm system for thoroughly cleaning dishes and killing 99.9% of bacteria.
What you’ll love: It can clean up to 12 place settings in one cycle and has several washing modes, including heavy wash, rinse only and energy-saver. It has an LED status indicator and can be scheduled to run up to 24 hours in advance. Also, it is Energy Star-certified and operates quietly.
What you should consider: Some customers don’t like the central positioning of the silverware container, as traditional dishwashers usually have it off to the side.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Top Frigidaire dishwasher for the money
24-Inch White Front Control Smart Built-In Tall Tub Dishwasher
What you need to know: This dishwasher boasts a five-level wash system.
What you’ll love: It has easy-to-use mechanical controls, a tall tub designed for washing up to 14 place settings in one cycle and a soap dispenser conveniently located on the door. It has a no-heat option that saves energy, standard and heavy wash cycle modes and a self-cleaning filter.
What you should consider: It is loud, and the drying feature is mediocre compared to other Frigidaire models. Also, the racks are flimsy, and some customers find it difficult to close the door.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Worth checking out
24-Inch Stainless Steel Top Control Built-In Tall Tub Dishwasher
What you need to know: This dishwasher is ideal for large households and has a premium stainless-steel interior.
What you’ll love: This Energy Star-certified dishwasher has a 24-hour delay start function, operates quietly and has a third-level rack for loading and unloading utensils, tools and silverware more efficiently. The BladeSpray Arm ensures a thorough cleaning every time, and EvenDry technology completely dries dishes.
What you should consider: The silverware container has openings on the side, which makes it easy for utensils to fall out if not handled carefully.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
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In Bachelor Nation, you only get one chance to make a first impression.
When The Bachelorette host Jesse Palmer teased that season 19 featured some incredibly outlandish limo entrances, we knew we were in store for some surprises on the July 11 premiere episode, especially with the most contestants in franchise history fighting for Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia's attention.
However, we weren't quite ready for James, a self-proclaimed "meatball enthusiast," who exited the limo with the biggest meatball sandwich known to mankind (we have plenty of questions about how exactly the sandwich fit in the limo, but those will have to wait) or Logan, who carried two baby chicks named Mary Beth and Alejandra in his hands. Two chicks for the two Bachelorettes. Get it?
Of course, it wouldn't be The Bachelorette without a few renegades who decided to forego the limo altogether!
There was general contractor Tino, who drove into the mansion on a forklift. A bit on the nose, but we guess it worked because he nabbed Rachel's first impression rose. Not to be outdone, mortgage broker Jacob rode up shirtless on horseback looking like something out of a paperback romance novel.
But hey, even if some of the entrances veered heavily into cheeseball territory, the Bachelorettes themselves appreciated the dedication.
"I feel like the effort just showed volumes about these guys," Gabby exclusively told E! News, "and how much they were willing to try to impress us."
Rachel agreed, who exclusively told E! News she was impressed by "anyone who really went out of their way to be very personalized to Gabby and I."
As for shirtless Jacob?
"We hugged and we were very sheen," Rachel said. "I was almost like a highlighter after."
Keep scrolling for a list of our favorite—or at least the most memorable!—entrances in franchise history to see where this year's crop lines up.
The Bachelorette airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC.
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SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PolarityTE, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTE) today announced that it will report results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, by press release on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time.
In addition, the Company will host a conference call and webcast with Q&A on August 11, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The conference call can be accessed by calling 1-800-207-0148 with passcode 893469 and referencing "PolarityTE Second Quarter 2022 Business Update and Financial Results." A webcast of the conference call can be accessed by using the link below.
A replay of the earnings conference call will be available for 30 days beginning approximately one hour after the conclusion of the call and can be found by visiting PolarityTE's website at https://www.polarityte.com/news-media/events, or by clicking on the link above.
PolarityTE, Inc., headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a biotechnology company developing regenerative tissue products. PolarityTE's first regenerative tissue product is SkinTE®. PolarityTE has an open investigational new drug application (IND) for SkinTE® with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is now pursuing the first of two pivotal studies on SkinTE® needed to support a biologics license application (BLA) for a chronic cutaneous ulcer indication. SkinTE® is available for investigational use only. Learn more at www.PolarityTE.com.
POLARITYTE, the POLARITYTE logo, SKINTE, and WHERE SELF REGENERATES SELF are registered trademarks of PolarityTE, Inc.
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The General Partner Fund Launches with $65 Million As Hoffman & Associates Continues to Grow Its Real Estate Portfolio Across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hoffman & Associates, a leading developer of innovative mixed-use and residential communities across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, including the $3.6 billion Washington, D.C. waterfront neighborhood The Wharf, announced that it closed on its first real estate private equity fund. The Hoffman & Associates General Partner Fund, a $65 million investment vehicle, will predominantly target development projects including early-stage initiatives currently led by the company.
With 30 years of experience and 6.5 million square feet in development and construction, Hoffman & Associates is steadily growing with a variety of projects that are shaping cityscapes and neighborhoods across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. The fund gives the company an advantage in expanding its growing pipeline, acting quickly on future opportunities.
"Hoffman & Associates is expanding our portfolio. As The Wharf comes to completion, and our presence in Northern Virginia and North Carolina continues to grow with market demand and projects such as West Falls, Waterfront Station II, 4600 Fairfax Drive, Seaboard Station and RUS Bus, our company anticipates many more opportunities. The Hoffman & Associates General Partner Fund will be instrumental in continuing our company's exciting future," said Monty Hoffman, Founder and Chairman of Hoffman & Associates.
"We are honored to be able to announce The Hoffman & Associates General Partner Fund as it continues to showcase our investors' confidence in our team and our innovative, community-minded approach to development," said Jon McAvoy, Hoffman & Associates' Chief Investment Officer. "The Fund builds on our three decades of success, delivering strong returns for our investors and partners, as well as community value across the neighborhoods we serve."
This announcement follows the consistent growth of Hoffman & Associates, anchored by the completion of The Wharf later this year, as well as the company's continuous expansion across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, with a variety of projects ranging from large-scale neighborhoods to mixed-use condominium and apartment offerings, all underscoring the company's innovative and unwavering commitment to sustainable, community-minded development.
Over the next two years, the fund intends to deploy its capital base in projects including:
- West Falls: A nearly 10-acre expansive, multiphase mixed-use, transit-oriented project expanding the vibrant community in Falls Church, Virginia. West Falls will serve as a gateway to the city of Falls Church and a gathering place for all with apartments, condominiums, senior living, retail, hotel and a medical office building, along with an outdoor community gathering space in the center of the neighborhood that will provide over 18,000 square feet of open space for community use. The biggest project in Falls Church history, West Falls is poised to be Hoffman & Associates' next largest endeavor following The Wharf.
- 4600 Fairfax Drive: A dynamic, 530,000 square-foot multifamily development in Ballston, Virginia that will feature more than 500 residences including apartments and townhome-style residences in two buildings with 475 apartment residences as well as 29 townhome-style multifamily units. The project is designed to not only achieve LEED Gold certification, but also to follow Arlington County's industry leading 2020 Green Building Program.
- RUS Bus: A 500,000 square-foot transit-oriented mixed-use development in Raleigh, NC, integrating the Raleigh Union Station with innovative transit improvements, a new bus facility, bike and pedestrian-friendly spaces and multifamily residential with affordable housing, retail and hospitality. The approximately $275 million project, one of the biggest developments currently underway in Raleigh, features plans to build two high-rise buildings up to 40 stories tall, with 18,000 square feet of retail space and over 400 apartments.
- Seaboard Station: This dynamic development that is set to deliver its first phase this fall, will bring a unique mix of residential, retail and vibrant community spaces to the historic location of Seaboard Station in downtown Raleigh, NC. When complete, Seaboard Station will feature nearly 600 residences in three buildings and more than 130,000 square feet of street-level retail, restaurants and entertainment concepts, as well as underground parking and a hotel.
For more information about Hoffman & Associates, please visit www.hoffman-dev.com.
Hoffman & Associates is a leader in both residential and mixed-use development in multiple markets across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. Since its founding in 1993, Hoffman & Associates has developed over 75 mixed-use, residential, office and retail projects with an unwavering commitment to sustainable and innovative development that puts community first. Hoffman & Associates is an industry leader in creating inclusive urban communities that bring people together and enhance the way we socialize, work and live together. The company has large-scale developments throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Raleigh, North Carolina, and Falls Church, Virginia, with a portfolio totaling $6 billion. Hoffman & Associates is also the managing member of Hoffman-Madison Waterfront, a joint venture with Madison Marquette, which is developing The Wharf, a $3.6 billion, 3.3 million square-foot neighborhood along Washington, D.C.'s waterfront. Other developments include Seaboard Station, West Falls, Waterfront Station II, Parcel B at Audi Field, 4600 Fairfax Drive, RUS Bus, Amaris, The Banks, The Bower, 525 Water, VIO, The Channel and Incanto. Hoffman & Associates has offices in Washington, D.C. and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information please visit: www.hoffman-dev.com.
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- Existing, single-family home sales totaled 377,790 in May on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 9.8 percent from April and down 15.2 percent from May 2021.
- May's statewide median home price was, $898,980 up 1.6% percent from April and up 9.9% percent from May 2021.
- Year-to-date statewide home sales were down 8.9 percent in May.
LOS ANGELES, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- California's housing market started showing signs of a market shift in May, as the monthly average 30-year fixed rate mortgage surpassed 5 percent for the first time since April 2010 leading to the lowest sales level since June 2020, and the largest year-over-year decline in five months, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today.
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Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 377,790 in May, according to information collected by C.A.R. from more than 90 local REALTOR® associations and MLSs statewide. The statewide annualized sales figure represents what would be the total number of homes sold during 2022 if sales maintained the May pace throughout the year. It is adjusted to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales.
May's sales pace was down 9.8 percent on a monthly basis from 419,040 in April and down 15.2 percent from a year ago, when 445,660 homes were sold on an annualized basis. Home sales dipped below the 400,000 level for the first time since June 2020. While public health concerns and market uncertainty were the triggering factors that resulted in the sales decline two years ago, tight supply and the higher cost of borrowing were responsible for the near double-digit decline this time around.
"We're beginning to see signs of a more balanced housing market with fewer homes selling above list price and homes remaining on the market a little longer than in previous months," said C.A.R. President Otto Catrina, a Bay Area real estate broker and REALTOR®. "What this tells us is that there is slightly more supply, fewer- and less-intense bidding wars, and those who've experienced 'buyers' fatigue' may now have a window of opportunity."
California's median home price set another record in May at $898,980 — surpassing the record set in April of $884,890. The May price was 1.6 percent higher than the April median price and 9.9 percent higher than the $818,260 recorded last May. This can largely be attributed to the mix of sales with the high-end market continuing to outperform the more affordable market segments.
The share of million-dollar home sales increased for the fourth straight month and reached the highest level on record at 35.3 percent, while home sales priced below $500,000 dipped again in May and hit the lowest level of all time.
Home prices could be leveling off though, as the monthly gain in price appears to be moderating. The month-over-month increase of 1.6 percent in the May median price was still higher but only slightly above the long run average of 1.1 percent recorded between April and May in the last 43 years.
"Pending home sales declined 30.6 percent in May – the biggest drop since the first month of the pandemic – likely due to eroding affordability, rising mortgage rates and home prices, and the increased risk of a recession," said C.A.R. Vice President and Chief Economist Jordan Levine. "The combined effect of the aforementioned factors resulted in a record increase in the average monthly mortgage payment to a typical home by more than 40 percent in May. With the Fed expected to raise rates further in the second half of the year, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage could surge past 6 percent by year's end and lead to more affordability challenges for potential homebuyers."
Other key points from C.A.R.'s May 2022 resale housing report include:
- At the regional level, all major regions declined in sales from last year, with four of the five regions falling by double-digits on a year-over-year basis. The Central Coast region continued to have the biggest decline of all regions, with sales dropping 21.8 percent from a year ago. Compared to the pre-pandemic average calculated using sales from May 2017, May 2018, and May 2019, the region's sales in May 2022 were also down 19.8 percent. Southern California (-14.3 percent), the Central Valley (-12.2 percent) and the San Francisco Bay Area (-11.5 percent) also dipped in sales from last May by double-digits, while the Far North (-4.0 percent) was the only region with a more moderate decline year-over-year.
- Three quarters (74.5 percent) of all counties tracked by C.A.R. experienced a decline in sales from a year ago in May 2022, compared to 80.4 percent in the prior month. Thirty counties in California fell more than 10 percent from last year, with Plumas dropping the most at -46.3 percent, followed by Mono (-33.3 percent) and Santa Barbara (-29.0 percent). Counties with a sales decline had an average decrease of -15.7 percent in May. Twelve counties increased in sales on a year-over-year basis in May, compared to nine counties in April. Del Norte (200.0 percent) had the largest sales growth from last year, followed by Siskiyou (53.5 percent) and Mariposa (50.0 percent). On a year-to-date basis, Plumas had the largest decline in sales of -35.5 percent so far this year, while Yuba (+41.2 percent) continued to have the best sales performance of all counties.
- At the regional level, home prices in all major California regions increased in price from last year by more than 10 percent, with the Far North and Southern California setting new record medians in May. The Far North also had the highest year-over-year growth in price with a surge of 16.4 percent, followed by the Central Valley (12.4 percent), the San Francisco Bay Area (12.3 percent), Southern California (11.9 percent), and the Central Coast (10.6 percent).
- At the county level, home prices continued to rise across the state,15 counties in California set new record median highs in May. Forty-five out of 51 counties tracked by C.A.R. increased in their median prices in May, with 31 of them rising 10 percent or more from a year ago. Marin had the biggest year-over-year gain in median price at 28.7 percent, followed by Siskiyou (27.3 percent) and Napa (25.2 percent). Five counties dipped in median price from last year, with Santa Barbara dropping the most at -30.7 percent, followed by Mono (-23.7 percent) and Del Norte (-22.9 percent).
- The overall supply condition in California improved further in May, with the statewide unsold inventory index (UII) surging from the prior month and from the same month of the prior year. The UII climbed back above 2 months for the first time in three months, and the improvement in the index was partly due to an increase in supply and partly due to a pullback in demand. With both closed sales and pending sales slowing by double-digits, total active listings experienced a gain of 46.7 percent in May, the largest year-over-year growth in at least the last 89 months. Active listings in May also climbed to the highest level since July 2020 and had a month-to-month increase of 26.4 percent from April.
- Forty-four of the fifty-one counties tracked by C.A.R. increased in active listings on a year-over-year basis in May, compared to forty counties in April. For the third straight month, Yuba had the biggest increase in supply with a gain of 191.8 percent in active listings from last May. Placer (108.2 percent), Nevada (106.0 percent), and Contra Costa (102.4 percent) were three other counties that also experienced a triple-digit increase in active listing from a year ago. On the other end of the spectrum, seven counties declined in for-sale properties when compared to the same month of last year, with Del Norte dropping the most at -30.5 percent, followed by Plumas (-26.6 percent) and Napa (-23.9 percent).
- The median number of days it took to sell a California single-family home was 9 days in May and 7 days in May 2021.
- C.A.R.'s statewide sales-price-to-list-price ratio* was 103.4 percent in May 2022 and 103.8 percent in May 2021.
- The statewide average price per square foot** for an existing single-family home was $436, up from $387 in May a year ago.
- The 30-year, fixed-mortgage interest rate averaged 5.23 percent in May, up from 2.96 percent in May 2021, according to Freddie Mac. The five-year, adjustable mortgage interest rate averaged 4.06 percent, compared to 2.62 percent in May 2021.
Note: The County MLS median price and sales data in the tables are generated from a survey of more than 90 associations of REALTORS® throughout the state and represent statistics of existing single-family detached homes only. County sales data are not adjusted to account for seasonal factors that can influence home sales. Movements in sales prices should not be interpreted as changes in the cost of a standard home. The median price is where half sold for more and half sold for less; medians are more typical than average prices, which are skewed by a relatively small share of transactions at either the lower end or the upper end. Median prices can be influenced by changes in cost, as well as changes in the characteristics and the size of homes sold. The change in median prices should not be construed as actual price changes in specific homes.
*Sales-to-list-price ratio is an indicator that reflects the negotiation power of home buyers and home sellers under current market conditions. The ratio is calculated by dividing the final sales price of a property by its last list price and is expressed as a percentage. A sales-to-list ratio with 100 percent or above suggests that the property sold for more than the list price, and a ratio below 100 percent indicates that the price sold below the asking price.
**Price per square foot is a measure commonly used by real estate agents and brokers to determine how much a square foot of space a buyer will pay for a property. It is calculated as the sale price of the home divided by the number of finished square feet. C.A.R. currently tracks price-per-square foot statistics for 50 counties.
Leading the way…® in California real estate for more than 110 years, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (www.car.org) is one of the largest state trade organizations in the United States with more than 217,000 members dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in real estate. C.A.R. is headquartered in Los Angeles.
May 2022 County Sales and Price Activity
(Regional and condo sales data not seasonally adjusted)
May 2022 County Unsold Inventory and Days on Market
(Regional and condo sales data not seasonally adjusted)
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WESTMINSTER, Colo., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) received notice today of an amended unsolicited mini-tender offer by TRC Capital Corporation (TRC) to purchase up to 2,000,000 Ball common shares, representing approximately .63% of the company's outstanding shares. TRC's amended offer price of $65.25 per share in cash is approximately 1.9% lower than the $66.53 closing price of Ball common shares on June 14, 2022, the last closing price prior to commencement of the amended offer.
Ball does not recommend or endorse TRC's amended unsolicited below-market mini-tender offer and recommends that shareholders not tender their shares because the amended offer is at a price significantly below the current market price of Ball common shares. Ball is not affiliated or associated in any way with TRC, its mini-tender offer or the mini-tender offer documentation.
Ball urges shareholders to obtain current market quotations for their shares, to consult with their broker or financial advisor, and to exercise caution with respect to TRC's mini-tender offer. Ball recommends that shareholders who have not responded to TRC's offer take no action. Ball also recommends that shareholders who have already tendered their shares withdraw those shares in accordance with TRC's offering documents prior to the expiration of the offer.
TRC has made similar below-market mini-tender offers for other companies' shares. Mini-tender offers are devised to seek less than 5% of a company's stock, thereby avoiding many filing, disclosure and procedural requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The SEC has cautioned investors that some bidders making mini-tender offers at below-market prices are "hoping that they will catch investors off guard if the investors do not compare the offer price to the current market price." The SEC's guidance to investors on mini-tender offers is available at http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/minitend.htm.
Ball encourages brokers and dealers, as well as other market participants, to review the SEC's letter regarding broker-dealer mini-tender offer dissemination and disclosure at https://www.sec.gov/divisions/marketreg/minitenders/sia072401.htm.
Ball requests that a copy of this press release be included with all distributions of materials relating to TRC's mini-tender offer related to Ball common shares.
About Ball Corporation
Ball Corporation supplies innovative, sustainable aluminum packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products for customers, as well as aerospace and other technologies and services primarily for the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ 24,300 people worldwide and reported 2021 net sales of $13.8 billion. For more information, visit www.ball.com, or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter.
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DALLAS, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) ("Ashford Trust" or the "Company") today announced details for the release of its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Ashford Trust plans to issue its earnings release for the second quarter after the market closes on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, and will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The number to call for this interactive teleconference is (201) 389-0920. A replay of the conference call will be available through Wednesday, August 10, 2022, by dialing (412) 317-6671 and entering the confirmation number, 13730710.
The live broadcast of Ashford Trust's quarterly conference call will be available online at the Company's website, www.ahtreit.com, on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. The online replay will follow shortly after the call and continue for approximately one year.
Ashford Hospitality Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing predominantly in upper upscale, full-service hotels.
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Choosing the right fidget toy for your child
If your child enjoys Crayola Globbles and you’ve noticed that this type of toy helps keep their fidgeting to a minimum, you might consider expanding their collection of fidget toys. There are plentiful styles and textures to choose from, and it might be helpful to have certain fidget toys at home, and certain quieter or less messy fidget toys for going out, since different situations can require different items. Fortunately, there’s a wide array of fidget toys out there.
What are fidget toys?
Fidget toys are small items that give the user a physical outlet for movement, be it pressing buttons, squeezing foam or rearranging shapes. There’s been debate over the years as to whether or not fidget toys are scientifically proven to help children with things like autism and ADHD, but some parents find these toys to be good distractions for fidgety or anxious children.
Fidget toys for squeezing and pressing
What you need to know: This is a 4.49 x 2.28-inch fidget toy for clicking, flipping, twisting and squeezing that comes in six colors.
What you’ll love: It looks like a video game joystick, which will appeal to kids who like to play video games. It’s very portable and isn’t so flashy as to become a distraction for others. The clicking sound is no noisier than the clicking of a ballpoint pen.
What you should consider: It doesn’t hold up well over time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Neliblu Be Happy! Neon Smiley Face Stress Balls
What you need to know: This pack comes with 12 neon smiley face foam stress balls in assorted colors.
What you’ll love: If one gets lost or damaged, there are plenty of extras. These stress balls are lightweight, very quiet, easy to use and comfortable to hold.
What you should consider: They tear easily.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
SELMUEL Solar System Stress Balls
What you need to know: This set comes with 10 stress balls about 3 inches across that are designed to look like the planets of the solar system.
What you’ll love: They’re educational as well as good stress relievers. Each planet is unique in color and design, plus the sun is included.
What you should consider: If your child tends to chew on things, these are not an ideal choice, as chunks can easily be taken out of them.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Fescuty Rainbow Pop Bubble Sensory Fidget Toys
What you need to know: This fidget pack comes with four rainbow-colored silicone popping toys designed to look like a dinosaur, a unicorn, a strawberry and an apple.
What you’ll love: These are great for popping and squeezing, plus each one is in a unique shape. They’re soft to touch and easy to clean.
What you should consider: The silicone is a little thin.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: This gift set features four 2-inch tins of putty in holographic and sparkling colors.
What you’ll love: It’s a very tactile toy and the colors really are mesmerizing. It’s gluten-free and latex-free. Kids can create different shapes and mold it around their fingers as they please.
What you should consider: The tins are a little hard to open and the putty can get messy.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Fidget toy cubes and shapes
WUQID Infinity Cube Fidget Toy
What you need to know: Available in four pastel colors, this fidget cube can be manipulated into different geometric shapes and will keep fidgety fingers busy.
What you’ll love: It’s lightweight, quiet and easy to carry around. Kids who enjoy building and constructing things will enjoy making different shapes and designs.
What you should consider: The joints could be sturdier.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
SCIONE Wacky Tracks Fidget Toys
What you need to know: This pack comes with six snap-and-click snake puzzles in assorted colors.
What you’ll love: The quality is good and each of the links can pivot and lock into five different positions. They bend easily and are great for developing hand-eye coordination. Older and younger kids alike can use them.
What you should consider: They make a little noise and might be distracting in public spaces.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
AHEYE 3-Piece Magnetic Finger Rings
What you need to know: This set comes with three colorful ring-shaped pieces that connect magnetically.
What you’ll love: There are several fun color schemes to choose from and the ring opening is wide enough so you don’t have to worry about fingers getting stuck. Kids can fidget with them or line them up and knock them around to amuse themselves.
What you should consider: The plastic edges are a bit rough.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: This plastic fidget cube features different distractions on each side, from flipping and clicking to rolling and gliding.
What you’ll love: The plastic is strong and durable and each side has something unique to offer. One side makes a little noise, but otherwise, it’s a pretty quiet fidget toy.
What you should consider: Some of the features are more functional and engaging than others.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
MAGTIMES Rainbow Anti-Anxiety Fidget Spinner
What you need to know: This metallic rainbow fidget spinner will spin for 3-5 minutes.
What you’ll love: It’s colorful, fun and easy to use. It spins for long enough to keep the spinner’s attention.
What you should consider: The length of spin time decreases over time. It can get a little noisy and might distract others.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Fidget toy accessories
Exun Push Pops Bubble Sensory Fidget Bracelet
What you need to know: Available in a wide selection of colors, this is a push and pop silicone, latex-free fidget bracelet that can be adjusted to the size of your child’s wrist.
What you’ll love: As a bracelet, your child is less likely to drop or lose this item. The popping provides a good distraction for kids who have trouble sitting still or who try to touch everything when you walk through a store.
What you should consider: The bracelet is a little big for kids.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Impresa Products Spiky Bracelets
What you need to know: This pack of three comes with pink, blue and yellow bracelets that are 4 inches in diameter with spiky silicone for a truly tactile experience.
What you’ll love: They’re easy to carry around, fun to play with and have multiple sensory elements that will keep your kid’s interest.
What you should consider: Some users have reported that spikes can come off, creating a choking hazard.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Pick A Toy Hedgehog Sensory Rings
What you need to know: This set comes with three rubber rings with spikes all around. The rings can be worn as bracelets or played with as fidget toys.
What you’ll love: They’re soft yet firm and latex-free, and they can be washed easily in the dishwasher.
What you should consider: These rings don’t last as long as they should.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Kangaroo Jumbo Flashing Dinosaur Jelly Rings
What you need to know: This 12-pack comes with light-up LED rings in assorted colors each in the shape of a different dinosaur.
What you’ll love: These are great for groups of kids who each want a different dinosaur. They stretch to fit comfortably on a child’s finger.
What you should consider: They don’t last long, and the flashing light makes them less than ideal for classrooms and/or public places.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
BLBLJERY 925 Sterling Silver Anxiety Ring
What you need to know: This is a sterling silver ring with beads that roll around the band, providing a distraction for fidgety fingers.
What you’ll love: If your older child has had problems with being allowed their fidget toys in the classroom, this is a low-key, easily concealed fidget piece that’s less likely to be noticed or taken away. It comes in several sizes. It’s nickel-free, lead-free and hypoallergenic.
What you should consider: These are not for younger children or those prone to chewing on things.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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WASHINGTON, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) today announced the results of its fixed-price cash tender offers (each, an "Offer" and, collectively, the "Offers") for any and all of certain Connecticut Avenue Securities® (CAS) Debt Notes listed in the table below (the "Notes") upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase and related Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, each dated as of June 24, 2022 (collectively, the "Offer Documents").
A total of approximately $4,402 million in original principal amount of Notes were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn on or before the designated expiration time for the Offers, which was 5:00 PM New York City time on June 30, 2022. The table below sets forth the original principal balance of the Notes, the percentage of original principal amount tendered, and the original principal amount tendered in the Offers.
1 Original Principal Balance amounts have been adjusted to reflect reported exchange activity of RCR Notes or Exchangeable Notes into Notes eligible for tender initiated during the tender offer period.
2 Rounded to the nearest hundredth of a percent.
The settlement date for the Notes tendered and accepted for purchase in the Offers is expected to occur on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 (the "Settlement Date").
BofA Securities acted as the designated lead dealer manager and Barclays acted as the designated dealer manager for the Offers. Fannie Mae engaged Academy Securities, Inc. and Blaylock Van, LLC as Advisors on the transaction. Global Bondholder Services Corporation was engaged as the tender agent and information agent for the Offers.
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This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities of Fannie Mae, including the Notes. Nothing in this press release constitutes advice on the merits of buying or selling a particular investment. Any investment decision as to any purchase or sale of securities referred to herein must be made solely on the basis of information contained in the Offer Documents, and no reliance may be placed on the completeness or accuracy of the information contained in this press release. The Offers are not being made to holders of the Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the securities laws or blue sky laws require the Offer to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Offer will be deemed to be made on behalf of the Company by BofA Securities, Inc. or Barclays Capital Inc. (as applicable) or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.
You should not deal in securities unless you understand their nature and the extent of your exposure to risk. You should be satisfied that they are suitable for you in light of your circumstances and financial position. If you are in any doubt you should consult an appropriately qualified financial advisor.
This release includes forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the timing and expected settlement and closing of the purchase of the Notes in a tender offer. These forward-looking statements are based on Fannie Mae's present intent, beliefs or expectations, but forward-looking statements are not guaranteed to occur and may not occur. Actual results may turn out to be different from these statements. Factors that may lead to different results are discussed in "Risk Factors," "Forward-Looking Statements," and elsewhere in the Offer Documents and the documents incorporated by reference therein. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Fannie Mae assumes no obligation to update this information.
Connecticut Avenue Securities is a registered mark of Fannie Mae. Unauthorized use of this mark is prohibited.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas soccer earned a No. 8 ranking in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll that was released Tuesday afternoon.
The Hogs are ranked the highest among the four SEC teams featured in the poll, and all four fall within the top 20. Arkansas is set for a top 10 matchup when it faces No. 3 BYU on Sept. 8.
The Razorbacks already got their first crack at a top opponent when they split with TCU in the spring season. The Horned Frogs come in at No. 7 in the poll.
Last season, head coach Colby Hale guided the Razorbacks to their most successful season in program history, in which they won a season record 19 matches, earned their first trip to the NCAA Elite 8 and secured the team’s third straight SEC regular season title.
With the recent success, Arkansas’ program was ranked No. 13 in SoccerWire.com’s Best College Soccer Teams: Top 50 Current NCAA Women’s Programs rankings.
Arkansas opens the 2022 season on the road at Saint Louis on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. The Hogs’ first home match is set for Sunday, Aug. 21 at 12 p.m. Season tickets can be purchased here.
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GREAT FALLS — The Great Falls Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, that it is investigating a shooting involving a police officer.
At about 03:49 a.m., officers responded to a disturbance on the 400 block of 8th Avenue South. The investigation resulted in what the GFPD said is an "officer involved shooting."
The GFPD did not indicate who fired a weapon, who was shot, or whether anyone was seriously injured.
Police are currently looking for another person who was involved. Based on the information available, the GFPD does not believe there is a threat to the community.
The 400 block of 8th Avenue South will be closed for an extended period as the investigation continues; people are asked to avoid the area if possible.
No other details have been released at this point; we will update you as we get more information.
The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation will be investigating the shooting.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to travel to the battleground states of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania on Labor Day, about two months before the election.
Biden will speak at Milwaukee's Laborfest celebration and will go to Pittsburgh where other national labor leaders are appearing at that city's Labor Day Parade, both the White House and labor unions said Monday. Biden plans to “celebrate Labor Day and the dignity of American workers,” according to the White House.
Biden is expected to tout the bipartisan infrastructure law passed last year, as well as the Inflation Reduction Act, which the president signed in August.
Both states have races for governor and U.S. Senate.
In Wisconsin, Democrats are trying to reelect Gov. Tony Evers and oust Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson. His Democratic challenger, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, has highlighted his middle-class background and parents' union membership. Evers faces Republican Tim Michels, who co-owns the state's largest construction firm.
In Pennsylvania, Democrats are trying to hold on to the state’s open governor’s office and to flip the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Republican Sen. Pat Toomey.
The AFL-CIO has endorsed the Democrats in both races: state Attorney General Josh Shapiro running for governor against state Sen. Doug Mastriano and Lt. Gov. John Fetterman running for Senate against heart surgeon-turned-TV celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz.
The AFL-CIO also has endorsed Evers and Barnes in the Wisconsin races.
Biden last came to Wisconsin in March and his stop in Milwaukee would be his fourth since his term began. Evers last week said he would welcome a visit from the president to the state and his campaign said he planned to attend the event with the president. Barnes also planned to participate in Labor Day events in Milwaukee, but his campaign spokeswoman did not say whether Barnes would join with Biden.
Fetterman planned to join Biden next week in Pittsburgh. Biden was also going to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday to discuss an initiative designed to reduce gun crimes.
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- Live Conference Call and Webcast at 4:30 PM ET -
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: EIGR), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative therapies for hepatitis delta virus (HDV) and other serious diseases, today announced that it will host a conference call on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 4:30 PM ET to discuss its second quarter 2022 financial results and provide a business update.
The live and replayed webcast of the call will be available through the company's website at www.eigerbio.com. To participate in the live call by phone, please register in advance at https://register.vevent.com/register/BIfd526d893fcb47fc96359096e28232bb to receive the dial-in number and unique passcode to access the call. The webcast will be archived and available for replay for at least 90 days after the event.
About Eiger
Eiger is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative therapies for hepatitis delta virus (HDV) and other serious rare diseases. The Eiger HDV platform includes two first-in-class therapies in Phase 3 that target critical host processes involved in viral replication. All five Eiger rare disease programs have been granted FDA breakthrough therapy designation.
For additional information about Eiger and its clinical programs, please visit www.eigerbio.com.
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(NEXSTAR) – The BA.2 subvariant of omicron is driving another increase in COVID-19 cases in the United States. The number of new cases being reported every day is up 61% over the past two weeks, according to data analysis by the New York Times.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracks community transmission county-by-county. Its most recent map shows more U.S. counties moving into the “high” transmission category, seen in red on the map below.
“High” transmission is defined as a county reporting more than 100 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people over the past week, or reporting a higher than 10% test positivity rate. About half of all U.S. counties – 49.57% to be exact – are in the “high” category, according to the CDC.
The CDC map shows community transmission is currently highest along the coasts, as well as in the upper Midwest – though there are pockets of red in every state.
The agency also tracks the severity of the pandemic by looking at hospital admissions and the number of hospital beds used by COVID-19 patients. The map below shows hospitals in the Northeast are seeing the most COVID patients.
Hospitalizations are considered a “lagging indicator” of coronavirus spread. Hospital admissions tend to spike about 10 to 14 days after we see a spike in new cases.
We can get an earlier idea of how much virus is spreading in our communities by doing wastewater surveillance. The coronavirus can be detected in wastewater even if people aren’t going to testing sites or reporting their cases to the local health authority.
But not every city and county does wastewater surveillance. The CDC has current data from about 700 places around the country. Check if your city is showing a spike on the CDC’s website.
The BA.2 subvariant of omicron, which appears to be even more contagious than its predecessor, makes up 99% of new COVID-19 cases in the country, according to current CDC data.
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Gayle interviews international stars and friends on hot topics and past performances while interacting live with his audience
NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconic international cricket star Chris Gayle has partnered with Group 33 to create a new talk show with global reach. The Chris Gayle Universe show will pair one of the most celebrated cricketers with a music, movie, and sports stars from around the world.
Gayle welcomes some of his popular friends to The Chris Gayle Universe, a space to discuss hot topics and relive some of the sport's most iconic performances. The program will be driven by one-on-one conversations with Gayle and his guests.
Widely regarded as one of the game's best strikers in the sport, Gayle holds multiple records across all formats of the game. A two time world Cup winning player Gayle is opening this new chapter of his career by engaging with his long serving supporters.
"This show fulfills my desire to interact with my supporters directly, "Gayle said. "This is a great opportunity to control when and how I interact with my fans and guests. This is my chance to thank the people who have supported me throughout my career, gain some new fans and also take people behind the curtain of life. This show will also have never before told stories and gives viewers a chance to meet me and some of their personal heroes."
The Chris Gayle Universe is a partnership between Chris Gayle, New York based media company Group 33 and strategy company M Style Marketing. Group 33 known for its award-winning series TdUp Golf with Twitch that paired celebrities playing golf with golf pros and legends for a virtual / simulator golf series.
"We look forward to working with Chris to bring this engaging show to his fans as well providing great content. Chris is beloved through the cricket world and his guests extend beyond sports into famed entertainers, musicians and celebrities. With his constant travels, the Chris Gayle Universe will take viewers around the world to new sights and places" Rob Striar Group 33 Chief Executive Officer.
Gayle has selected a star-studded list of guests from sport, entertainment and media for the first ten weeks of the show.
The Chris Gayle Universe will be announcing its broadcast platform and sponsorship partners shortly.
Chris Gayle: Twitter: @henrygayle. Instagram: chrisgayle333
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Updated July 19, 2022 at 11:30 AM ET
On the wall outside the director's fifth-floor suite at ATF headquarters hang photographs of the men who have led the agency. The final photo dates to 2015, when the last Senate-confirmed boss left office. Now, seven years later, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives finally has a new confirmed director: Steve Dettelbach.
The former U.S. attorney steps into the ATF job at a critical time.
"Crime is rising. Firearms crime is rising. Mass shootings are rising. Domestic extremism and the sort of undercurrents of violence and domestic extremist actions is rising," Dettelbach said in an interview with NPR.
"These are all public safety threats. Those are all things that are in the wheelhouse of ATF to address. And I hope to be able to to work with the ATF and the other partners to address them and try and make things better."
A series of mass shootings that killed 38 people over two months — at a school, a grocery store and an Independence Day parade — has shocked the nation and put pressure on the federal government to act.
"Look, I'd be naive to say that those things aren't going to to continue to happen," Dettelbach said when asked if there would be more shootings like those in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, N.Y. "It's horrible. It's jarring. I hope people never get used to it."
Dettelbach was also adamant that despite the steady drumbeat of mass shootings, "it is not acceptable to accept firearms violence is part of our national narrative. It's just not."
"It's not part of the way that people in our country want to raise their families. It's not part of the way that the people who own firearms want to live," he said. "It's not part of the American way. We are not going to accept it."
ATF and others in law enforcement owe it to the survivors and victims to do everything in their power to deal with the problem of gun violence, Dettelbach said, pointing out that gun violence isn't just mass shootings. There's a steady drumbeat of shootings that almost never make the news but that kill more than 100 people every day, he said. And the government has a duty to help and to protect all of those people as well.
"So to say that the pressure is on is an understatement," he said. "But the pressure is on because it's our job in law enforcement to help people be safer. Can we always succeed? No. But to give up trying, that's not going to happen at ATF. I know that."
Working to drive down gun violence and make the public feel safer
There's no one particular thing driving the recent violence, Dettelbach said. Instead, it's a combination of things, and the mix varies in different parts of the country.
That means that the strategies to combat it have to be tailored in order to succeed and since ATF is a small agency, with around 5,000 employees total,
it will need to work with state and local partners to succeed. And that may mean helping solve cold homicides in one part of the country and focusing on violent gun cases or gun trafficking in another.
"I think what I would say is we have to be open to new ideas and creative ways of trying to work together to to fight this problem," Dettelbach said.
Driving down violent crime is a goal of law enforcement writ large, as well as the Biden White House, which has put a lot of stock in getting a Senate-confirmed ATF director in place.
President Biden sees the confirmation of an ATF director as an important piece of the administration's response to the surge in gun violence. His first pick for the post failed to win confirmation due to fierce opposition from gun rights groups. A long list of nominees put forward in recent years by Republicans and Democrats have faced a similar fate. Dettelbach managed to squeak through the Senate with bipartisan support.
Now that he's in the job, Dettelbach says he wants to serve as an advocate for ATF, to ensure it gets the support and resources its needs. But he also will work to make sure that it gets the respect he says it deserves, and that the public knows and values of the agency's work.
"ATF was crucial in running the trace that helped catch the Highland Park shooter just two weeks ago," Dettelbach said about the Independence Day shooting in Illinois. "People need to know that. People need to know that that wasn't easy."
His job is to "remind people of the facts so that ATF men and women who are out there risking their lives can be working with the public, who understand what they're doing to help the public be safe," he said.
That also involves trying boost morale at an agency that has faced years of instability.
Both tasks are challenging in the best of times, let alone in the middle of what the president calls an epidemic of gun violence.
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- Analyses included 100-week efficacy and safety data from the four-year, open-label extension period of KEEPsAKE 1 and 2 evaluating SKYRIZI in patients with active psoriatic arthritis1
- Ongoing treatment with SKYRIZI demonstrated consistent long-term efficacy in psoriatic arthritis with similar rates of improvement in skin (PASI 90) and joint (ACR, enthesitis, dactylitis) symptoms at week 100 as those reported at week 521
- No new safety signals were observed through 100 weeks1-4
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) announced new, long-term data analyses of KEEPsAKE 1 and 2, Phase 3 trials evaluating SKYRIZI® (risankizumab, 150 mg) in adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis. Results showed that at week 100 of the open-label extension period, patients receiving SKYRIZI reported improvement in skin and joint symptoms, with more than half of patients in KEEPsAKE 1 and 2 achieving a 90 percent reduction in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI 90) and an American College of Rheumatology 20 (ACR20) response. Additionally, the data demonstrated no new observed safety signals through 100 weeks.1-4 These results were featured during the "Late Breaking News" session at the 31st European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Hybrid Congress onsite in Milan and online.
"We're pleased to share these new, nearly two-year analyses, which showed SKYRIZI maintained improvements across joint and skin measures of psoriatic arthritis over time," said Doina Cosma-Roman, M.D., vice president and global head, Clinical Development, Immunology, AbbVie. "It is critically important for physicians to have treatment options that demonstrate lasting efficacy, as we know people living with psoriatic arthritis discontinue therapies due to loss of efficacy or tolerability."
The new data from the open-label extension period showed that at 100 weeks, 64 and 57 percent of patients initially treated with SKYRIZI achieved ACR20 response in KEEPsAKE 1 and 2, respectively.1 Additionally, at week 100, 71 and 67 percent of patients from KEEPsAKE 1 and 2, respectively, initially treated with SKYRIZI and who had a body surface area involvement greater than or equal to ≥3 percent at baseline, achieved PASI 90.1
Furthermore, at week 100, pooled results from KEEPsAKE 1 and 2 showed that 76 and 57 percent of patients, respectively, initially treated with SKYRIZI achieved resolution of dactylitis and enthesitis.1 For patients in KEEPsAKE 1 with nail psoriasis at baseline and who were initially treated with SKYRIZI, mean scores for Physician's Global Assessment of Fingernail Psoriasis (PGA-F) and modified Nail Psoriasis Severity Index (mNAPSI) were maintained at week 100 compared with week 52.1
"Psoriatic arthritis often presents with musculoskeletal symptoms, including pain and swelling in the knees, wrists, ankles and fingers, as well as pain in the hips and heels, which can significantly reduce a person's quality of life," said Lars Erik Kristensen, M.D., Ph.D., consultant and head of science at the Parker Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark and associate professor, SUS University Hospital in Lund, Sweden. "These results highlight SKYRIZI's potential to relieve symptoms in both biologic-naïve and -experienced patients with active psoriatic arthritis in the long-term."
SKYRIZI was generally well-tolerated, and no new safety signals were noted in both KEEPsAKE 1 and 2 at 100 weeks of treatment.1-4 Serious treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) occurred at 7.6 events/100 patient-years (E/100PY) and 9.9 E/100PY in KEEPsAKE 1 and 2, respectively.1 Rates of serious infections in KEEPsAKE 1 and 2 were 2.3 and 1.6 E/100PY, respectively.1 Major adverse cardiac events (MACE) occurred at 0.1 E/100PY in KEEPsAKE 1 and 0.5 E/100PY in KEEPsAKE 2.1 The rates of TEAEs leading to discontinuation of the study drug in KEEPsAKE 1 was 2.1 E/100PY and 1.2 E/100PY in KEEPsAKE 2.1 There were six deaths in KEEPsAKE 1, which were not related to the study drug, per investigator.1* In KEEPsAKE 2, there was one death not related to the study drug, per investigator.1
SKYRIZI is part of a collaboration between Boehringer Ingelheim and AbbVie, with AbbVie leading development and commercialization globally.
About Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is a heterogeneous, systemic and inflammatory disease with hallmark manifestations across multiple domains including joints and skin.5,6 In psoriatic arthritis, the immune system creates inflammation that can lead to pain, fatigue, stiffness in the joints and cause a red, scaly rash.5,6
About KEEPsAKE 1 and 21-4,7,8
KEEPsAKE 1 and 2 are both Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled studies designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of SKYRIZI in adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis. KEEPsAKE 1 included patients with an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more conventional synthetic disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (csDMARD-IR), while KEEPsAKE 2 included patients with an inadequate response to csDMARD-IR and/or with an inadequate response or intolerance to one or two biologic therapies. In the first phase of the studies (Period 1), patients were randomized to SKYRIZI or placebo through week 24. At week 24, the open-label extension (Period 2) began, and all patients were treated with SKYRIZI.
The two studies are ongoing to evaluate the long-term safety, tolerability and efficacy of SKYRIZI in patients with psoriatic arthritis.
More information on these trials can be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov (KEEPsAKE 1: NCT03675308; KEEPsAKE 2: NCT03671148).
About SKYRIZI® (risankizumab)
SKYRIZI is an interleukin-23 (IL-23) inhibitor that selectively blocks IL-23 by binding to its p19 subunit.9,10 IL-23, a cytokine involved in inflammatory processes, is thought to be linked to a number of chronic, immune-mediated diseases, including psoriasis.9 SKYRIZI is approved in the U.S. to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy, as well as to treat active psoriatic arthritis in adults.11 In the EU, SKYRIZI is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy; SKYRIZI, alone or in combination with methotrexate (MTX), is indicated for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis in adults who have had an inadequate response or who have been intolerant to one or more disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs).10 The approved dose for SKYRIZI is 150 mg (one 150 mg pre-filled pen or pre-filled syringe) administered by subcutaneous injections at week 0 and 4 and every 12 weeks thereafter.10 Phase 3 trials of SKYRIZI in psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are ongoing.12-14
EU Indications and Important Safety Information about SKYRIZI® (risankizumab)10
Indications
Skyrizi (risankizumab) is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy.
Skyrizi, alone or in combination with methotrexate (MTX), is indicated for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis in adults who have had an inadequate response or who have been intolerant to one or more disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs).
Important Safety Information
Risankizumab is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. Risankizumab may increase the risk of infection. In patients with a chronic infection, a history of recurrent infection, or known risk factors for infection, risankizumab should be used with caution. Treatment with risankizumab should not be initiated in patients with any clinically important active infection until the infection resolves or is adequately treated.
Prior to initiating treatment with risankizumab, patients should be evaluated for tuberculosis (TB) infection. Patients receiving risankizumab should be monitored for signs and symptoms of active TB. Anti-TB therapy should be considered prior to initiating risankizumab in patients with a history of latent or active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed.
Prior to initiating therapy with risankizumab, completion of all appropriate immunisations should be considered according to current immunisation guidelines. If a patient has received live vaccination (viral or bacterial), it is recommended to wait at least 4 weeks prior to starting treatment with risankizumab. Patients treated with risankizumab should not receive live vaccines during treatment and for at least 21 weeks after treatment.
The most frequently reported adverse reactions were upper respiratory infections. Commonly (≥ 1/100 to < 1/10) reported adverse reactions included tinea infections, headache, pruritus, fatigue and injection site reactions.
This is not a complete summary of all safety information.
See SKYRIZI full summary of product characteristics (SmPC) at www.ema.europa.eu.
Globally, prescribing information varies; refer to the individual country product label for complete information.
About AbbVie in Dermatology
For more than a decade, AbbVie has worked to uncover new solutions and improve care for people with serious skin diseases, including psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, hidradenitis suppurativa and atopic dermatitis. With a broad clinical trial program, we continue to actively research and adapt to the evolving needs of the dermatology community and advance our pipeline to help people achieve their treatment goals and live beyond their skin disease. For more information on AbbVie in dermatology, visit https://www.abbvie.com/our-science/therapeutic-focus-areas/immunology/immunology-focus-areas/dermatology.html.
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some statements in this news release are, or may be considered, forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project" and similar expressions, among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. AbbVie cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, failure to realize the expected benefits from AbbVie's acquisition of Allergan plc ("Allergan"), failure to promptly and effectively integrate Allergan's businesses, competition from other products, challenges to intellectual property, difficulties inherent in the research and development process, adverse litigation or government action, changes to laws and regulations applicable to our industry and the impact of public health outbreaks, epidemics or pandemics, such as COVID-19. Additional information about the economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors that may affect AbbVie's operations is set forth in Item 1A, "Risk Factors," of AbbVie's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as updated by its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. AbbVie undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of subsequent events or developments, except as required by law.
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- Kristensen, L.E., et al. Efficacy and Safety of Risankizumab for Active Psoriatic Arthritis: 52-Week Results From the KEEPsAKE 1 and KEEPsAKE 2 Trials. 2021 European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Virtual Congress.
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* In KEEPsAKE 1, there were six subjects with fatal events, but seven different events were reported.
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LINKÖPING, Sweden, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra (STO: SECT B) is initiating a new business unit to drive innovation and product development within the area of genomics. In the future, Sectra's enterprise diagnostic IT platform will be extended to efficiently handle genomics information—a further step in Sectra's drive towards integrated diagnostics. This multidisciplinary approach is particularly important in cancer care.
"Genetic information is becoming increasingly important in diagnostics and precision medicine, especially within cancer care. Investing in genomics fits perfectly with our long-term ambition to be the leader in diagnostics information technology and has the potential to significantly impact patient care," says Torbjörn Kronander, President and CEO of Sectra.
Analysis of genetic information, genomics, is used in healthcare today to better understand and diagnose patients and to predict how an individual patient may react to different treatments. Individualized care based on genetic information is often referred to as precision medicine and is a rapidly growing field.
To leverage the possibilities of precision medicine and to cope with a dramatic increase in the volume of patient data, tomorrow's IT solutions for diagnostics need to provide healthcare providers with information across multiple specialties, including genomics, along with support for integrated diagnostic workflows.
Sectra and the University of Pennsylvania Health System, based in Philadelphia, have initiated a collaboration to facilitate the development of an effective IT solution.
The new business unit is part of Sectra's operating area Business Innovation and is led by Fredrik Lysholm, Ph.D. in Bioinformatics.
The IT solution for genomic information will be part of Sectra's enterprise imaging solution, which provides a unified strategy for all imaging needs while lowering operational costs. The scalable and modular solution, with a VNA at its core, allows healthcare providers to grow from ology to ology and from enterprise to enterprise. Visit Sectra's website to read more about Sectra and why it's top-ranked in "Best in KLAS".
About Sectra
Sectra contributes to a healthier and safer society by assisting health systems throughout the world to enhance the efficiency of care, and authorities and defense forces in Europe to protect society's most sensitive information. The company, founded in 1978, is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, with direct sales in 19 countries, and distribution partners worldwide. Sales in the 2021/2022 fiscal year totaled SEK 1,949 million. The Sectra share is quoted on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange. For more information, visit Sectra's website.
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Dr. Torbjörn Kronander, President and CEO, Sectra AB, +46 (0) 705 23 52 27
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Mother turns to social media as baby formula shortage grows
PHOENIX (Arizona’s Family/Gray News) - One mother has discovered that finding the specific type of formula she needs for her infant son is becoming increasingly more difficult amid supply chain issues.
Arizona’s Family reports Jessica Contreras’ son Hartford, who is 6 months old, is dealing with medical issues that limit the type of formula he can use. Hartford has severe allergies and battles moderate eczema.
“Our routine consists of steroids twice a day, pretty much throughout his body,” Contreras said. “Two different types of steroids, moisturizing ointment a few times a day, daily allergy medicine, probiotics and bleach baths three to four times a week.”
The skin conditions have left Hartford with scabs, cuts and bruises all over his skin.
“We found out he was allergic to eggs and casein, which is a protein found in most mammals’ milk, cow’s milk and goat’s milk, so that was helpful because we found out the formula he was using had casein, which most formulas do,” Contreras said.
Contreras can’t breastfeed Hartford, so she turned to social media for help finding the right formula for her child.
“It was beyond what I ever imagined when I posted on Facebook. I really thought I was just asking my friends and family to keep an eye out when they went to the store,” Contreras said. “Within days, I had moms not only in Arizona but throughout the country offering to help me.”
Hartford now has enough formula for a few months, and Contreras acknowledges she is lucky.
“I purchased some formula on OfferUp, and I sent money to women throughout the country, and thankfully they returned formula, but that’s not always the case,” she said.
Contreras now hopes to pay it forward, already sending formula she will not be using to other moms in need.
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HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Police said six people are dead and about two dozen hospitalized after a shooting at a July Fourth parade in a Chicago suburb.
Multiple agencies are searching for the gunman responsible for the "random act of violence," Highland Park Police Commander Chris O'Neill said at a Monday afternoon news conference. He said investigators recovered a rifle, and there's no indication the shooter is barricaded or has hostages.
Officials said according to preliminary information, the gunman was acting alone and firing from a roof.
Witnesses described seeing bloodied bodies apparently covered with blankets. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that the parade began around 10 a.m. but was suddenly halted 10 minutes later after shots were fired. Several witnesses told the newspaper that they heard gunfire.
Hundreds of parade-goers — some visibly bloodied — fled the parade route, leaving behind chairs, baby strollers and blankets.
A Sun-Times reporter saw blankets placed over three bloodied bodies.
Police told people: “Everybody disburse, please. It is not safe to be here.”
Video shot by a Sun-Times journalist after the gunfire rang out shows a band on a float continuing to play as people run past, screaming. A photo posted to social media appeared to show pools of blood near upturned chairs in downtown Highland Park.
Gina Troiani and her son were lined up with his daycare class ready to walk onto the parade route when she heard a loud sound that she believed was fireworks — until she heard people yell about a shooter.
“We just start running in the opposite direction,” she told The Associated Press.
Her 5-year-old son was riding his bike decorated with red and blue curled ribbons. He and other children in the group held small American flags. The city said on its website that the festivities were to include a children’s bike and pet parade.
Troiani said she pushed her son’s bike, running through the neighborhood to get back to their car.
In a video that Troiani shot on her phone, some of the kids are visibly startled at the loud noise and they scramble to the side of the road as a siren wails nearby.
It was just sort of chaos,” she said. “There were people that got separated from their families, looking for them. Others just dropped their wagons, grabbed their kids and started running.”
Photos: July 4 parade shooting near Chicago
Debbie Glickman, a Highland Park resident, said she was on a parade float with coworkers and the group was preparing to turn onto the main route when she saw people running from the area.
“People started saying: ‘There’s a shooter, there’s a shooter, there's a shooter,’” Glickman told the Associated Press. “So we just ran. We just ran. It’s like mass chaos down there.”
She didn’t hear any noises or see anyone who appeared to be injured.
“I’m so freaked out,” she said. “It’s just so sad.”
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said on Twitter that police are "working hard to bring the shooter into custody."
"The tragedy unfolding in Highland Park is devastating," Lightfoot wrote. "We grieve with the families of the deceased and injured as well as the entire Highland Park community."
Highland Park is located about 25 miles north of downtown Chicago.
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A pipeline operator and two subsidiaries agreed Friday to plead guilty to negligently discharging oil off the Southern California coast in connection with a pipeline break that covered beaches with blobs of crude.
The U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles said in a statement that Houston-based Amplify Energy and two subsidiaries agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor and pay a $7 million fine and nearly $6 million in expenses incurred by government entities, including the U.S. Coast Guard. The companies would also install a new leak detection system for pipeline and train employees to identify and respond to potential leaks, the statement said.
“Our nation’s environmental laws are designed to protect our communities and oceans from hazardous pollutants, including oil,” said Scot Adair, special agent in charge of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s criminal investigation division in California. “Amplify Energy’s agreement to plead guilty today demonstrates that companies that negligently violate those laws will be held responsible for their crimes.”
The plea agreements still need to be approved by U.S. District Judge David Carter.
Amplify Energy, which owns the pipeline that ruptured, said the company has been cooperating with the investigation into the spill and is committed to operating safely.
“We believe this resolution, which is subject to court review and approval, reflects the commitments we made immediately following the incident to impacted parties,” Martyn Willsher, Amplify’s president, said in a statement.
The October 2021 leak in a pipeline that ferried crude oil from offshore platforms to the Southern California coast spilled about 25,000 gallons (94,600 liters) of oil into the Pacific Ocean.
While less severe than initially feared, the spill about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) offshore shuttered beaches in surf-friendly Huntington Beach and nearby communities for a week and fisheries for more than a month, oiled birds and threatened wetlands the region has been striving to restore.
“The Orange County oil spill was devastating for our environment, our community and our local businesses,” said state Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, who represents the area, in a statement.
U.S. prosecutors charged the companies late last year with the illegal discharge of oil and failure to respond to eight leak detection alarms over a 13-hour period that should have alerted them to the spill. The leak detection system alarm first sounded late in the afternoon on Oct. 1, but workers believed it was triggered by a change in the concentration of produced water in the pipeline earlier in the day, according to a copy of the plea agreement.
The alarm sounded repeatedly throughout the night and workers shut down the pipeline to investigate, then restarted it again. Before dawn on Oct. 2, a boat went out and traveled along the course of the undersea pipeline with flashlights but didn’t see signs of a leak, according to the agreement.
It wasn’t until a boat went out after daybreak that the spill was identified, the papers said.
In the plea agreement, Amplify contends that two ships dragged their anchors across the pipeline and damaged it during a January 2021 storm, but they weren’t notified until after the October 2021 spill. Without this damage, Amplify, which has filed a civil claim against the ships, has argued that the spill would not have happened.
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